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20A WWW.FREEP.COM SUNDAY, JAN. 12, 2014 SPANGLER SZLITER VIEAU YAGODA RECK ELEANOR Age 78, January 7, 201 4. Prayer Service at White Chapel Cemetery, Long Lake Road (18 Mile) and Crooks, Troy at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15. ahpeters.com ARTHUR L.

Age 74, January 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Lanqreet). Lovinq MICHAEL ROMEL of Utica, Michigan passed January 1 0, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 1 2, A MARIAN ELIZABETH (nee MORAD) passed away January 8th at the age of 89. Loving widow of the late Sol, cherished ELSON Age 89, December 30, 2013 of Bloomfield Hills.

Beloved husband of Helen (nee: Pecha) for 64 years. Loving father of Craig Spangler, D.D.S. (Teresa Honnold), Nancy Spangler Messana, M.D. (Joe father of Elizabeth 1947 to Shirley i Vieau and the late REICH Romel Vieau. He was raised in mother of George Hakim (Nancy) and Madison Heights (Bryan) Stolzenburg, Doreen Szliter, Brian (Alana) Szliter and Catherine Lusader.

Proud grandfather of Renee, Rachel and Ross Stolzenburg, Alexa, Scottie and Chase Lusader, FRANCIS T. "BUTCH" Age 69, January 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Connie. Dear father of Mark SEMRAU JOSEPH E. Age 82, January 9, 201 4.

Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Swantek) for 57 years. Loving brother of Alfred Semrau. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Rd.

at Metro Pkwy. Funeral Tuesday in state 10:30 a.m. St. Faustina, 14025 12 Mile Rd. (E.

of Schoenherr Rd.) until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com SEVY JOSEPH Age 75. Entered into God's care January 6, 201 4. Dear husband and companion of Theresa Pubrat.

Cherished step-father of Matthew Pubrat. Beloved brother of Eleanor Wilczynski, Jeanie Reed and Helen Summers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retiree of Chrysler Corporation and avid sports fan. Private services were entrusted to Krot Funeral Home-Hamtramck the late Simon Christopher (Chris).

Loving grandmoth er of Douglas and Sabrina. Beloved sister of Judge Alfred Morad (Fre da), Dr. Edward and was a Vietnam Veteran combat engineer. Retired electrician from Ford Motor Company, experienced fisherman and avid Messana, M.D.), and Susan Spangler Nussbaum, Esq. (Bill Nussbaum, Dear grandfa Lisa and Scott Reich.

Dear grand- father of Emily and PI I I Madeline Reich, Ayla, Cerise and Brody Coates. Visitation Saturday January 18th 12-3 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr (North of 22 Mile) 3y boater. He is survived by four sons; Michael Anthony Robinson, Michael Scott Vieau, Bradley Jay Vieau, Shelten Romel Vieau. Also survived by five siblings; Carl Vieau, Kay Przybylko, Sherry Streetman, Jeff Vieau, Jesse Kamie.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John Madison Heights, Ml 48071. Online condolences at www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com ther ot Karen, Katie, Liz, John, Michael, and Rachel. Brother of Lois Thomas Dupree and Mary Jo Diulus.

Son of the late Edgar and Orpha Spangler. Memorial Service Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Bloomfield Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes can be made to Elson Spangler Memorial Fund, dedicated to community service at Birmingham Unitarian Church or Ml WWII Legacy Memorial. A.J.

Desmond Sons 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com Shelby I wp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com Morad (Judy), and Nora Francis (John). Devoted aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Also missed by many cousins.

Marian was a member of the Great Generation and did her part in the World War II effort by work ing in the factory as a Rosie the Riveter and was so honored for her efforts. Her hard work throughout her life and her curiosity about all around her led her to be knowledgeable about many subjects, but it was her love of family and her warm and generous heart that defined her. Visitation will take place at Haley Funeral Directors (24525 Northwestern Southfield, Ml on Sunday January 12th from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday January 13th at 10 a.m. (In state 9:30 a.m.) at the Church of the Transfiguration (Ten Mile Code Rd), with internment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 W.

Ten Mile Southfield, Ml (Ten Mile Beech Rd) Natalie bzhter, Jacie Walden and a new little angel on the way. Dearest brother of Joann Dabbs and Sharon Heald. Dear brother-in-law of Barbara Stefanski, Linda Klimek and Albert (Karen) Langreet. Arthur began his career in the home building industry in 1962 with H.J. Oldenkamp, ultimately becoming the sole owner and later selling the company to his employees.

From there he founded Arteva Homes which has been building homes in Southeast Michigan for many years. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Funeral Monday in state 9:30 a.m.

at St. Andrew Church, 1400 Inglewood (E. of Rochester Rd. btwn Parkdale and Tienken) until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Donations are welcome to the SMILE Train or to St.

Jude's Children Research Hospital. Entombment Guardian Angels Ceme tery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com STAMOS 0k SEXTON PATRICIA was the loving mother of James (Barbara) Sexton, Karen Jordan and Robert (Renee) Sexton and seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will take place at Harry J. Will Funeral Home on Monday January 13 from 4-8 p.m.

with a Service on Tuesday January 1 4 at 1 1 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Autism Alliance of Michigan in Southfield, Michigan. For more information or to leave a message for the family, please visit www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com SHERMAN MARY January 10, 2014, age 96. Beloved wife of the late Christ. Dear mother of Elizabeth Dolinar (David).

Family will receive rati I friends Monday 3-8 "Home is not where you live, but where they understand you." I p.m. with nsagion at 7 p.m. at A.J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), 248-362-2500. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m.

at RICHARD STANLEY age 93, formerly of Dearborn Heights, Michigan and Wilmington, North Carolina, was born August 2, 1920 in 'Christian Morgensieiv RENBARGER DR. RAY NISCH 87, twice married, first to the late Anne Large Renbarger, and second to Dean Hadden Lucas Renbarger of Westminster, South Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Cottingham Hospice House. A native of Galien, Michigan, Dr. Renbarger was the son of the late Ernest and Marie Renbarger. He was principal and assistant principal at several Michigan high schools, including Oak Park, Clarenceville and Roscommon.

After retiring to South Carolina, he was among the founding members of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Seneca, SC. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in WWII. He was the former president of the Chickasaw Point POA and a member of the Chickasaw Point Bridge Club.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Renbarger is survived by sons, Daniel Renbarger (Donna) of Dunwoody, Georgia, David Renbarger (Irene) of Dallas, Texas, and Michael Renbarger (Lynnette) of Superior, Colorado; step-sons, Greg Lucas (Angela) of Easley, SC and Barry Lucas (Lisa) of Cumming, GA; step-daughter, Angie Ellenburg (Brad) of Cumming, GA; fifteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 1 :00 p.m., Saturday, January 1 1 201 4, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Seneca, SC, with burial to follow at Oconee Memorial Park. Following the burial, family and friends will gather at the Chickasaw Point Clubhouse.

The family will receive friends from p.m., Friday, January 10, 2014 at Davenport Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, ATTN: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672, or The American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852. The family is at their respective homes. ii. Nicholas ureek Orthodox Church, 760 W.

Wattles, Troy. Visitation at church begins at 9:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to St. Panteleimon or St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com TAYLOR Lexington, Ml and passed away January 8, 2014. Richard, an Army STAN DISH Air Corps Veteran, was a pilot and a P.O.W. during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Loving C.

PAUL, D.D.S. passed away suddenly at his Florida home Friday, January 3, 2014 at 86 years of age. Born and I raised in Detroit Michigan. Decorat ed graduate of Detroit Pershing High School, Proud Navy Veteran of WWII, graduate of Call 586-826-7171. Michigan.comDeathNotices tather ot Kristie (Frank) Kava, Janice (Steve) Pearson and Richard Guy (Loretta) Sherman.

Proud grandfather of Frank, Timothy, Lauren, Lee and Will. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonwhitelake.com ANN ARMOUR December 29, 201 3. Age 85.

Beloved wife of the late William Colburn Standish, Dear sister of Jayne A. Scheik and James W. Armour Jr. and the late Joan A. Mason and the late Nancy A.

Baugh. Cherished aunt of Frederick D. Standish III and the late James G. Standish. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring at Grosse Pointe Congrega tional Church.

Donations may be made to the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church and the Players Endowment Fund at the Players Club of Detroit. Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden (313) 881-8500. Light a candle and share a memory at www. Ve rh eyde rg the University of Detroit Dental Paul practiced dentistry WAGNER SLANGA Call 586-826-7171.

Michigan.comDeathNotices for many years in Birmingham Michigan, was involved with the Birmingham Lions Club, Oakland County Dental Society and past member of Stonycroft Golf Club and Missaukee Golf Club. After retirement, he spent most of the warm weather months on Lake Mitchell in PATRICIA R. Age 87. January 8, 2014. Devoted wife of the late John for over 65 years.

ROSATI CAROLYN F. January 10, 2014. Age 81. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of John Jr.

(Marcie), James (Mary), Mark I and Brian. Cherished grand Loving mother ot John (Judy), Kathy (Mike) Michalski, Cadillac, Ml. He was an exceptional athlete, enjoying I all sports especially tennis, golf and bowling. Paul was a great supporter of Michigan State Universty Spartan ath 7 MAURO "MARIO" January 8, 2014. Age 72.

Beloved husband of Lorraine for 50 cherished years. mother ot John Ml, YURKANIN I Gerald, Eric, Karen ilanga, and Patty DeGracia. Proud grandmother Michael, Timothy, letics and was so happy to of Andrea, John (Johanna), Brett, Loving Tather ot I Maria, Diane, and Linda Rosati. Proud grandfather Blaine, I odd, and and Caitlyn. Dear sister of Joan Loranger of South Bend, Indiana, and the late John Fellrath, Henry MICHAEL, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., December 31 2013, Age 84.

Dr. Yurkanin was a well-respected and caring Orthopedic Surgeon who I served the of Jason and Justin Brown, Trevor and Sean. Great-grandmother of Quinn, Karina, and Meryl. Beloved sister of the late Honor your loved one. Jacob Walczy, and Christina and Natalie D'Alessandro.

Dear brother of Elvio, Lilliana, and the Downriver hellrath, and Margaret Prentice. Visitation 2-8 p.m., and Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, Inc. 16300 Mack Grosse Pointe Park.

Funeral Monday at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore Grosse Pointe Farms; in state 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 12:00 Noon. Dona tions may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LB J.

Freeway, Ste. 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Light a candle and share a memory at www.Verheyden.org community for over 40 years. Dr. Yurkanin founded Orthopedic Special ists, P.C., treating patients from Trenton and the surrounding area.

E.J. and Gerry. Patricia loved family, and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as her extended family. Visitation at the O'BrienSullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Sunday 2-8 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m.

until Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Novi. Donations in Patricia's honor may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Online condolences, www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com. late Agostino.

Also survived by many adoring nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Attilio and Giovanna Rosati. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 1 1 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile).

Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com see a Rose Bowl victory. He was a proud Red Cross Blood donor, often bragging about how many gallons of blood he gave. Always known for his gentle smile, easy demeanor, willingness to lend a hand to anyone i need if you ever met were instantly a friend. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Marge; his devoted and proud children, son Steve Taylor and his wife Pam of Columbia SC, daughter Sandy VanDeVelde and her husband Bob VanDeVelde D.D.S. of Troy, Ml, daughter Paula Taylor D.D.S.

and her partner Mary Sage of Troy, Ml. De voted Grandfather of Loren Taylor, Amanda Taylor, Alex Taylor, Stephanie Carroll (Mike), Kate Ordway (Danny), Brad Dehring (Adriana), Lindsey Laubert (Mike), Corey Dehring (Maddie), Jamie Dolley (Dan) and Kristen VanDeVelde, Eric Oberts (Kristy). Loving Great-grandfather of, Ella and Ben Carroll, Noah and Molly Ordway, Natalie, Adella, Winnie, Mara and Jack Dehring, and Brady Laubert, Owen Taylor Kaitlyn, Jillian and Emmilee Oberts. Paul also is survived by his sister-in-law Henrietta Taylor, nieces Colleen Kuxhaus (Byron), Nancy Tiseo (Rick) and Sheila Taylor (Erwin) and long time friend Les Knowles (Jeannie) The family will have a Memorial Service in the spring to honor his life, details to be published at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial at P.O.

Box 237 Royal Oak, Ml 48068 or at www.michiganww2memorial.org TAYLOR SAFERIAN GEORGE R. Age 92. With great sadness WATSON JoANN JEAN age 77, died January 9, 2014. Beloved wife of William. Dear mother of Theresa (Bruce) Wilson and Theodore (Deborah) Lemieux.

Grandmother of four; great-grandmother of four. Sister of Judith Taylor and Michael Waters. Arrangement by Resurrection Funeral Home Stanton-Peterson and thanksgiving for his life and love, we announce the end ot his journey on earth. Passed away SMITH IRENE M. 101 of Warren.

Passed January 8, 2014, beloved wife of the late Wm. survived by daughters Margaret Irvin (late Joe), Susan Schanta (late James), Wm. (Karen). Ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Body was donated to Wayne State Univ.

SMITH peacefully on January 9, 2014. Beloved husband and best friend JANIS KAY 65, of New Baltimore, died January 7, 201 4. Jan was a leader in the stroke and aphasia of the late Dorothy. Loving father of ir He specialized in the management of both pediatric and adult orthopedic traumatic injuries and hand surgery. Dr.

Yurkanin was born in 1929 and raised in Ashley, PA. His parents were Joseph and Mary Yurkanin who were immigrants from Czechoslovakia. He was preceded in death by three older siblings: Anne Kusiak of Plains, PA, Helen Oravec of Cleveland, OH, and Dr. Joseph Yurkanin of Riverview, Ml. During the Korean War, he served four years in the United States Navy, eventually rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander as a line officer.

After his military service, he completed a bachelor's degree at Wilkes College in Wilkes-Barre, PA and then earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Philadelphia College of Os teopathic Medicine. His residency training was completed at the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital in Highland Park, Ml. During residency, he met Halena Slywka whom he married in 1967 and remained married to for 46 years, until his death. He was a loving father to Michael and Paul Yurkanin and an adoring grandfather to John, Isabella, and Michael Yurkanin. Private services were held on January 6, 2014 at Our Lady of the Scapular Church with Msgr.

Michael Dylag officiating. Entombment followed at Michigan Memorial Park in Flat Rock. Memorial Tributes to the Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, 11700 McDougall, Hamtramck, Ml 48212, where Dr. and Mrs. Yurkanin were married.

A.J. Desmond Sons 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com community of Metro Detroit. A native of Warren, she graduated from Cousino High School, studied cosmetology, and eventually became head of a three-state sales force for Roux Revlon. In her early thirties, she developed an AVM LINDA JOY 63, of Hazel Park, passed away January 8, 2014 in Royal Oak.

Linda was born on March 16, 1950 in Flint. She is the KIM F. Age 64, died in his home on Grosse He on January 7. He worked at the Chrysler Trenton Plant for 35 years I and was a frequent presence on stages beloved mother II of Kristen si I iw all Domanowski and Thomas W. (Joan) Saferian, Janet L.

Bushaw and George A. Saferian. Also loved by five grandchildren, Victoria A. Saferian, Joseph Y. Saferian, Allison I.

Bushaw, Steven R. Saferian and Julia G. Saferian and great-grandfather of Sylvanas. Dear son of the late George (late Lucy) Saferian. Cherished brother of the late Gladys (late Kurt) Hess, the late Ruben (late Gertrude) Saferian, the late Lucille (late Albert Fontana, the late Thomas Saferian, the late Elizabeth Rix, the late Mary (late Frank) Ochab, the late John Saferian, the late Richard (late Rose) Saferian, and the late David Saferian.

Dear brother-in-law of Margaret Saferian and the late Tom (late Bizar) Hanesian. George will also be missed by his dear friend Tom Bushaw and his many nieces and nephews. Visitation today 1 p.m. 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m.

Funeral Service at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home 836 N. Main Street, Royal Oak (248) 541-8325. Interment at Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of George are to Evereg-Fenesse Educational Society or St. Vartan Armenian Catholic Church.

To send a loving message, please go to George's obituary at www.ekfh.net. SCHARRET in theatrical productions around the area. Among Joshua (Andrea) Smith and step mother of Michael and Thomas Smith. Dearest grandmother of Benjamin and Eliana Domanowski and Ethan, Zachary the love in my his most memorable were performances with Grosse He's Islanders. Mr.

Taylor was also a and Elise Smith. She is also survived by her brother George "Skip" (Barb) Overly and sister Catherine O'Dell. She was loved by many nieces and nephews. Linda was predeceased by her father George Alexander Overly and her mother Rosa Ann (nee Lighthill) Hornbeck. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 18 at Mercy Funeral Home in Hazel Park from 1 p.m.

to 4 p.m. with a service immediately following. Donations can be made Saturday at Mercy Funeral Home and would be greatly appreciated. SNUDDEN Celebrate your loved long-time member of the Lutheran Singers where he was a board member and past vice president. He was a military historian and shared his expertise at many area schools.

A graduate of Wyandotte's Roosevelt High School, he also attended Henry Ford Community College and Central Michigan University. He is survived by his brothers, Harry, Rolland, and John; sister-in-law, Susan Aaron-Taylor; his niece, Chelsea Rendahl; and his nephew, Jay Taylor. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Grosse He Presbyterian Church, 7925 Horsemill Grosse He. Arrangements by The Trenton Chapel-Ma rtenson Family of Funeral Homes, www.martenson.com.

VANOVER JAMES GORDON January 9, 2014, age 71 Beloved husband of Carolyn (Varner) for 50 years. Cherished father of Elizabeth Scharret who life. one preceded him in I death. Dear I brother-in-law of DORIS M. Age 89.

Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey. Loving mother of Anne Snudden (Franklin Hepola), WEBER Twighla Juszak, Velva Salacinski, Heather and Richard Sprague, Patricia and Evan Varner, and Frederick Varner. Nancy (Charles) I Rigg, Greg, and KIMBERLY ANN (FERGUSON) Passed away gS-j. I hursday, I Tom (Sherry). Grandmother of eight.

Great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of January 2014, surrounded by family. HAROLD CRAWFORD, II of Pleasant Ridge and Troy, died suddenly January 9, 2014 at the age I of 61. Father of Christopher (Whitney). Loving friend of Claire.

Donald (Mabel) Berry, and the late Maxwell. Sister-in-law of Lorraine Berry. Active in the near the center of her brain, requiring a surgery that saved her life but left her partially paralyzed and with speech difficulty. Jan became active in the Cane and Able stroke-support group before starting her own organization closer to home in Macomb County through Henry Ford Hospital. New Beginnings, which she led for more than a decade, provided support and encouragements to hundreds of stroke survivors.

Jan was featured in news stories, books, and films, and spoke before large gatherings of patients and doctors. In 1998 Jan was named Michigan Stroke Victor of the Year by American Heart Association. Jan was also an artist. She taught pottery to children with disabilities, painted watercolors that won state honors, and sculpted angels that were exhibited and sold at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Through New Beginnings, Jan met the love of her life, Mike Peterson.

They married on May 8, 2010, days after she was diagnosed with cancer. They renewed their vows on December 30, 2013, while Jan was in hospice. Jan's loving spirit and kind heart will be missed by the many whose lives she touched. She is survived by her husband, Mike; her father, Joseph Stanton; siblings Joe (Connie) Stanton, Tom (Beth Bagley) Stanton, and Colleen (Michael) Rudi; nieces and nephews, Andrea (Matt), Amanda (Sarah), Shawn, Zack (Molly), Taylor, William, Riley, and Landen; the adult children of her husband, Ed (Theo), Teri, and Mike Peterson; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother, Betty Stanton.

A Memorial Celebration of Jan's life will be held Saturday, February 1 at 1 1 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Chesterfield. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore. SWASTEK MICHELLE January 9, 201 4, age 51 of Northville. Loving sister of Mary Rose (Rob) Theis, Cas (Alice), David (Kathleen) and Anne (Andy) Seitz.

Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. and prayer service 7 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road, (btwn Sheldon and Beck), Ply mouth. Beloved aunt to Kevin, Matthew, Emily, Eric, Tess, David, Andrew, Ben, Jenna, Mark and Abby.

In state Monday 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth (at Beck). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Forgotten Harvest, Capuchins Soup Kitchen or donor's choice. To share a memory, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com. SYDOR DOLORES, died January 9, 2014, age 86. Long time bus driver with Clarenceville Schools. Beloved wife of the late Steve.

Dear mother of John, Tom (former wife, Cherie), Ken (Cathy), and Steve (companion, Tina) (former wife, Trish). Grandmother of Sarah, Katie, Kevin, Lindsey, Emma, and Sarah Marie. Visitation MANNS-FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile), Saturday 2-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-8 p.m.

with an evening service at 7 p.m. In state Monday 9:00 a.m. until 1 0:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 W. 6 Mile Livonia.

Share a memory at www.mannsfuneralhome.com. I Dear brother of I She is survived by her husband Jimmy Vanover, her parents Mildred A. Ferguson (Roger Opsommer), Larry Ferguson (Dolly); two siblings and two children; and Call 586-826-7171. Mlchlgan.comDeathNotlces Sha, Diane (Curt), Kaye (Gary) and Mary (Fred), uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Detroit Police Department officer, he retired a Kedtord Uirl Scouts, the Democratic Boosters Club and Redford Beautification Committee.

60 year resident of Redford. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. with Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (between 6 and 7 Mile).

Final resting place Parkview Memorial Cemetery. Contributions to Redford Township Library appreciated. Condolences to charlesstepfuneralhome.com SOTO many family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Wyandotte, 1 925 Ford Wyandotte, Ml 48192.

VARZI Also survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. A lifetime resident of the Detroit Metropolitan area, Mr. Scharret was born in Detroit, Michigan, and died in Southfield, Michigan, following a brief illness. As Southfield City Administrator, Mr. Scharret was beginning his fortieth year of service to that city.

He started his City of Southfield career in 1974 as a Research Analyst, and he was appointed Director of Management and Budget in 1982. He became the Deputy City AdministratorFiscal Services Director in 2004, Acting City Administrator in 2006 and was named City Administrator in 2008. Mr. Scharret was proud of leading Southfield through the economic downturn in Michigan, to its current period of recovery and strength, without having to lay off any city employee. Mr.

Scharret was an active board member of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) since 1989, as well as the Southfield Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Southfield Building Authority Commission, Southfield Economic Development Corporation, Southfield Community Foundation and the Local Development Finance Authority. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Wayne State University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Central University. Family will receive friends Monday 2-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn.

13-14 Mile), 248-549-0500. Funeral service Tuesday 1 1 :30 a.m. at the Southfield Civic Center Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Southfield, Ml 48037. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to the Elizabeth Scharret Memorial Scholarship (Mercy High School), Farmington Hills, Ml, the Southfield Public Library and Forgotten Harvest.

View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com MASSOUD January 9, 2014. Age 82. Beloved husband of Charlotte Varzi (nee Klein). Loving Lieutenant after a 25-year career in law enforcement. Hal will also be remembered as the 30 year columnist of "Weber On Wheels," a weekly car review in the Troy-Somerset Gazette.

From an early age, Hal traveled the world and would regale listeners with wonderful stories of far off places. Hal enjoyed food and was an accomplished cook for his family, friends and coworkers. His Shrimp a la Weber was a feature dish at many festive occasions. Family will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at A.J.

Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 3251 5 Woodward (btwn. 13-14 Mile), 248-549-0500. Memorial Mass Wednesday 1 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4580 N.

Adams Troy. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to Detroit PAL. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com PATRICIA JEANNE 70; of Farmington Hills, died January 8, 2014. Patricia earned a BA in Human Resources from Oakland Uni versify, volunteered teaching ESL read father of Roxanne I Varzi (Kasra Paydavousi), Jehangir Fuller Varzi, Kimyia Fatima Varzi (Massama Dogo). Cherished grand ing at the Oakland Literacy Council for Foreign Students V3r father of Rumi Paydavousi and Dominic Dogo.

Donations may be and was trip director with E. F. McDonald Travel. She is the beloved wife of 40 years to In Loving Memory Of AMANDA MARIE ARNST January 15, 1965 January 1, 2011 Daddy's Special Girl "You will never be forgotten For though we are apart You are always and forever Alive within my heart" WURST GERTRUDE "TRUDY" L. 97, of Ann ArborSaline, formerly of St.

Clair Shores, passed away on Sunday, January 5. A private memorial will be held January 18 in Ann Arbor. Please contact family for details. Visit Trudy's webpage at www.nief uneralhomes.com to share a memory. made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Suite 220, Bingham Farms, Ml 48025 or the Capuchins, 1 820 Ml Elliott, Detroit, Ml 48207.

Please contact Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, Inc. for arrangements (31 3) 881 -8500. Light a candle and share a memory at www Ve heyd en.org Jesse; devoted mother of Gregory Catanese; loving daughter of Charles and Pauline Delaney; and fond sister of Cheryl Van Dover and Jim Keller. Memorial tributes suggested to Michigan Humane Society.

Arrangements entrusted to Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington..