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21A SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 2014 WWW.FREEP.COM 1 SCOTT STOTELMYER WEATHERSBY LOUBERTA NEE GRAY) Of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away August 11, 2014 at the age of 91 She FLORENCE "FLO" (NEE SHEPPARD) Age 83 of Chesterfield Twp. and also Bradenton, Florida, died Wednesday, August 20, 2014. CONSTANCE C. "CONNIE" Age 77.

August 23, 2014. Loving companion of Bill Leigh for over 35 years. Connie will be missed by Bill and all of her many dear friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Loving wife of the late Lewis.

Beloved mother of Cynthia was the beloved i sister of Bessie Tillery, Eugenia Ewing, Philbert Gray (Nancy), and Reginald Gray. She was preceded in death by her brothers Robert H. Gray and James P. Gray, Jr. She received her BA Education and MA (Christopher) Scott Griffin, Kimberly (Christopher) Wheaton, and Jeffrey (Laura) Scott.

Sister of Ernestine (Paul) Horney, Sue Huhn, Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Downtown Farmington (1 block W. of Farmington Watch Grand Island video from Free Press' Kaufman Towering sandstone cliffs, sweeping white sand beaches, sea caves that beg to be kayaked such a landscape not only describes Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, but also its neighbor to the west Grand Island. Part of Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island's proximity to the city of Munising makes it an ideal destination for Lake Superior kayaking. Detroit Free Press videographer Brian Kaufman recently kayaked the perimeter of Grand Island over three days. He documented his journey through a video journal available on http:www.freep.com Monday morning.

For intrepid paddlers, several kayak campsites exist around the island. A complete perimeter paddle is about 20-30 miles depending on how tightly one hugs the coastline. Caution should be exercised as strong northerly winds can create dangerous conditions around Grand Island's most exposed northwest coast. A U.S. Forest Service map of Grand Island can be found at: www.fs.usda.govInternetFSEDOCUMENTS stelprdb5136807.pdf IN LOVING MEMORY OF CAROLYN A.

McVETTIE September 7, 1954 August 20, 2006 You are in our hearts and thoughts every -day. You have now been gone for 8 years, but you are forever with us! Love you and Miss you! Your Family. Administration and Guidance Counseling degrees from Michigan State. She retired from the Buena Vista school district in Saginaw, Michigan after 24 years of service including 1 9 years as principal of Henry Doer Elementary. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority Saginaw Alumni Chapter.

Throughout her life she was an active leader in her community and supporter of human rights issues. She loved to play golf, support the arts, and to travel worldwide. Services have been held. Interment at the Spring Grove Cemetery, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gwen Mooney Funeral Home serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.springgrove.org. and Judy (Joseph) Cunningham. Forever cherished by grandchildren; Stephanie (Kyle), Kyle, Sierra, Ashley, Ryan, Brett, Leah, and three great-grandchildren; Landon, Liam, Lexi. Funeral services 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Harold W. Vick Funeral Home ,1 40 South Main, Mt. Clemens. Visitation Tuesday 1-8 p.m. Burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clinton Twp.

Memorial dona tions to American Heart Association. Share memories at www.vickfuneralhome.com. SEIBERT ROSEMARY, age 88, of Grosse Pointe Park, passed away August 1 1 201 4. Loving aunt of Juliana Seibert (Ronald) Ipjian and Matthew (Sherrie) Seibert; dear great-aunt of Laura Ipjian, Michael Ipjian, and Matthew J. Seibert.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Clare of Montefalco Parish, Attn: Janet, 1401 Whittier Grosse Pointe Park, Ml 48230. Info: 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com SIMON Private burial at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society. www.thayer-rock.com TAPER GRACE E.

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, died August 17, 2014. Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 29th, at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel, 805 W. Middle Chelsea, Ml 48118. Graveside Service at 2 p.m.

at Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley (Woodward and 12 Mile). Obituary at www.mitchellfuneral.com Staff an-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, 734-475-1444 TERRY PHILLIP January 6, 1959 August 6, 2014. Passed peacefully. Loving brother of Vikki Mandell, Linda Laitala, Michael and Steven Terry. Many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service to be held September 14, 2014, 1 p.m., call Michael at 734-51 6-3960 for more information. TUCHOLSKI THADDEUS "TED" 83, passed way August 17, 2014 in Gladwin. Beloved husband of Wanda. Dear father to Kathleen Hughes, Paul, Mark, Eric Tucholski; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister Hedwig Jerzowski. Retired from Ford Motor.

Family gathering September 6, 2014 at the family's home in Gladwin at 1 p.m. SissonFuneralhome.com VALENTI WHISMAN RITA GEAN Passed away August 22, 2014. She is survived by her loving family. Rita will lie in state Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. followed by a Mass at St.

Thecla, Clinton Township, www.kaulfuneralhome.com "How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday you will have been all of these." Geoi ge Washington Carver THEODORE M. Age 87. Beloved husband of Marcia Mandell Simon. WICKSTROM Loving father of Michael Simon and Linda Simon.

Grandfather of Daniela and MAUREEN Age 85 passed away August 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William F. Wickstrom. Left to cherish her I memory are her sons Randy, Andy (Susanne), and Jim. A memorial will Alexander Simon.

Dear brother of Lola Karpathios of Spring Hill, Florida, Marianthi Kolias of Lindos Rodos, Greece. Also leaves many nieces take place Wednesday, August 27, 2014 from 5-9pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. To share a MARY M. August 22, 2014. Age 96.

Beloved wife of Pete. Loving mother of Margaret Consiglio and the late Nicholas. Proud grandma of Mary (Mike) Corcoran and Nicholas (Jamie) Consiglio and great-grandma of Adriana, Alivia, and Samantha. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of and nephews.

Everything will be held at Sts. Constantine Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd. in Westland (btwn. Wayne Newburgh visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. with 7:00 p.m.

Trisagion. Funeral service Monday 1 1 :00 a.m. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Contributions to Sts. Constantine Helen church appreciated.

Condolences to: Charlesstepfuneralhome.com SINKS memory of Maureen please visit www.kaulfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, the family wishes a donation to be made in her name to The Alzheimer's Association of America, alzfdn.org WIEDYK MICHAEL GORDON, 74, passed away August 7, 2014. Born on September IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DEREY July 20, 1934 August 26, 2009 It's been five years and We all still miss you, Your loving wife Renee and children Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Avenue, Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with evening prayers at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Monday at St.

Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake Dr. and Mack Ave. (S. of 9 Mile), St. Clair Shores, in state 9:30 a.m.

until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 14, 1939 to Geneva and Robert Sinks in Detroit, Michigan. I He was a 1 957 KATHIE Y.

nee GARSKY), Age 64 Aug. 21, 2014. Beloved wife of Jerry for 45 years. Loving mother of Rachel and I dearest daughter of Louise (the late John) Garsky. Dear sister of Chris Gray and the late Carl (Marcia) Garsky.

Cooley High School graduate where he lettered VAN DAM in baseball, football and basketball. BUENA PERRY, Age 92, of Mickey went on to Vr Nonnvine, SlMBB Michigan. Born kK Anril 28 1922 Hi-H attend and play baseball at Michigan State Dearest aunt of Heather, Brian, Denise and Cheryl. Memorial Visitation Thursday Sept. 4 from 3-7 p.m.

with William Montgomery, 22, collects trash Saturday in Royal Oak. The city had the extra pickup day as it tried to catch up on collection in the wake of the Aug. 11 flooding, elisha andersondetroit free press Trash collectors work overtime to assist in Royal Oak flood cleanup August 13, 2014. Beloved wife for 70 years of Paul A. I Van Dam who preceded her in death in 2011.

Loving mother of Karen and Bruce El a Memorial Service at 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile Share memories with with family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com Schumacher. P.

Michael and Janet WILSON IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARK ANTHONY TAMAGNE August 24, 1954 March 16, 2009. Happy 60th Birthday Mark. Wish you were here to celebrate your Birthday. We love you and miss you so very much, Your family ALAN Beloved husband of the late Dolores passed away on July 9, 2014 at his home university. He graduated from MSU in 1961 and was drafted by the Boston Red Sox and played with the organization for 5 years.

Mickey began his teaching and coaching career in the Oak Park School District in 1 966. He taught physical education and math while coaching baseball, football and basketball. He was hired by the Brandon School District (Ortonville, Ml) in 1974 where he continued coaching, teaching and worked as Athletic Director for a few years before retiring in 1 998. Mickey and his wife Brooke moved to Oscoda, Ml in the year 2000. He never stopped coaching or mentoring during retirement taking many opportunities to help local coaches, teams and athletes.

He spent his time wood working, taking care of his lawn, feeding the deer, doing jigsaw and sudoku puzzles. Mickey was proceeded in death by his first wife Sheila Hooker and survived by his second wife Brooke, son Steven (June), daughter Suzanne (Craig Taylor), stepson Tom Stokes (Kim), Matt Stokes (Chris) and 9 grandchildren, Ryan, Levi, Sheila, Jessica, Rebecca, Thomas, Anna, Tori and Matthew. Donations in memory of Mickey can be made payable to the Brandon or Goodrich High School Athletic Departments and mailed in care of Suzanne Taylor 10352 Hegel Road, Goodrich, Michigan, 48438. SMOLA in Apopka, Florida. Van Dam, Martha and Thomas Neumeyer, and Gretchen Van Dam.

Known and loved grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of twenty-one. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the C. S. Mott Children's Hospital at the University of Michigan would be appreciated. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, August 31, 2014, 1-3 p.m.

at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home Northrop-Sassaman Chapel, 19091 Northville Road, Northville, Ml 48168. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com VAN HEUSEN Born in Providence, I Rhode Island on April 20, 1932, Alan worked 30 years for Michigan BellYellow PagesAmeritech. A celebration of life will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, August Celebrate your loved V0LUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed to help victims of the flooding clean out debris.

The Michigan Community Service Commission is coordinating; sign up from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today on the Wayne State University campus in the parking lot at 1200 W. Warren, in front of the Matthaei Physical Education Building. Volunteers will be led by trained team leaders and should wear sturdy shoes and work clothing, and each volunteer should bring a lunch, water bottle and work gloves. Free Press staff 30th at I he Links at Crystal Lake, 800 Golf Drive, Pontiac, Michigan 48341.

life. one WISE RICHARD H. "DICK" August 20, 2014, age 87. Beloved and Cherished GLORIA M. Age 85, of Southgate.

August 22, 2014. Beloved mother of Gary (Cheryl), Robert and Kirk (Janice). Dearest grandmother of I Kevin Van Heusen, Renee Snyder, Ryan Van Heusen and Kyle Van Heusen. Loving great-grandmother of Kylee Van Heusen, Kaiden Van Heusen, Jared Snyder and Jalyn Husband for 62 years to Eleanor. WILLIAM JR.

August 22, 2014. Age 85. Proud graduate of Ohio State University. Longtime executive for Ford Land Loving hather to I Diane (Steven) Keller and Debra Ml- i1 "Ji Smola. Proud Grampato Rachele and Lauren Keller and Great-Grampa to Hayden.

Also survived by brother Clarence (Sharon) Smola and many Development. I Beloved husband of Gloria V. (nee Craffey) for 61 years. Dear father of William P. Ill, Cindy A.

Reiche (Bob) and Gloria L. Cole (Craig). Grandfather of Michelle, Michael, Call 586-826-7171. Michigan.comDeathNotices Snyder. Also leaves to cherish her memory brothers: Merle Witte, Frank (Jessie) Witte and Earl (Florence) Witte, as well as sisters-in-law Eva Witte and Chris Witte.

Sadly she was preceded in death by several siblings. Gloria was a loving caregiver to many and will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. Funeral services 1 1 a.m.

Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial to charity of donor's choice. For more information please visit www.martenson.com nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, August 28th 10 a.m. until the time of his Funeral Mass 1 1 a.m.

at the chapel of Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Dearborn, Ml. www.wesselsandwilk.com STAUFFER Kaitlin, Renee, Chandler, Taylor, Chase, Blaise and Dane. Brother of the late James B. (the late Sondra). Also many nieces and nephews.

Also survived by his yellow lab, Dorrie and the late Hannah. Family will receive friends Monday 10 a.m. until memorial service at 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond Sons Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), 248-549-0500.

In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to Michigan Anti Cruelty Society, 13569 Jos Campau, Detroit, Ml 4821 2 or the charity of donor's choice. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com "Its not the years in your life but the life in your years that counts7 By Elisha Anderson Detroit Free Press Staff Writer Household items ruined by basement flooding lined curbs in Royal Oak as trash collectors played catch-up Saturday, removing rain-soaked debris from outside of homes across the city. People that would normally have put out about three bags of garbage instead had mounds of it, and it took 10-15 minutes per house to clear much of the trash. The high volume also caused trucks to fill up fast, which slowed down collections even more. "It's been kind of heavy," said 22-year-old William Montgomery as he threw garbage into a Rizzo Environmental Services truck near 14 Mile Road and North Campbell.

"Kind of tiring." He, along with his trash collecting partner, Michael Wei-senbaugh, 49, were working overtime Saturday loading wet carpets, pictures, couches, dressers, tables, luggage, doors, paneling, artificial Christmas trees, TVs, books, plastic bags stuffed full and sometimes requiring both men to lift and hazardous items like boards with nails sticking out and broken glass. The damage followed heavy rains on Aug. 11 that left thousands of homes and businesses with water damage from backed-up basement drains. "It is dangerous work," said Greg Rassel, Royal Oak's director of recreation and public service. Rassel said there were 60 trucks out Saturday in the city hauling away garbage, and workers from Rizzo were scheduled to continue collecting until 5 p.m.

Some of the trash had been sitting curbside for days before collectors could get to it. "Normally, we're not doing garbage pickup on Saturday," he said. "It's the only day we can play catch-up." The city, like many others communities hard hit by flooding on Aug. 11, fell behind because of the amount of trash, but is making "serious progress," Rassel said. Royal Oak is about three or four days be- GORDON E.

age 89, August 15, 201 4. Js, Beloved husband of the late Grace. Loving father of Lynne Carpenter, Susan Fuentes, and Mary Jo Stauffer. Cherished grandfather of Leda Fuentes. Brother of the late Barbara Christiansen.

Also, his faithful companion, Rosie and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will be held privately. Memorials appreciated to Leader Dogs for the Blind or Beaumont Hospice. Obituary and condolences at: lynchfuneraldirectors.com ST. LOUIS -A dial Stevenson ZANETTI NEVA August 7, 2014, age 94, formerly of LOUIS A.

Age 76. August 22, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving i Plymouth. Loving wife tor 74 years of the late Elon V.

father of Jeffrey IN LOVING MEMORY OF RICHARD JERRY VICULIN June 5, 1923 August 24, 2013 My wonderful husband and perfect partner-totally honest, loyal and trustworthy. You may be gone from my sight, but never from my heart. I will love you forever, your Charlotte Beloved mother of Eleanor Dethloff, I Judy (Hal) Bailey, Diane ii. Louis, Vince (Mary Jo) St. VANNI BERNICE HELEN (NEE LARABELL) August 22, 2014.

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Michael, Thomas, Dennis (Linda) and Mary (Sam) Byrd. Proud grandmother of seven. Great-grandmother of four.

Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Monday 3-9 p.m. In state Tuesday 12:00 p.m.

until 12:30 p.m. time of Mass at St. Faustina Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd. (E. of Schoenherr Interment Mt.

Olivet Cemetery. Tributes to The Capuchins are welcome. Mrs. Vanni worked in the Human Resource department at Bon Secours Hospital for 15 years. She was also a secretary at St.

Edmund Catholic Church for 18 years. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com WABEKE hind and collected just shy of 3,000 tons of garbage in one week, he said. "In one week, we picked up six weeks' worth of garbage," Rassel said. Neither Weisenbaugh or Montgomery's normal routes are in Royal Oak, but they were brought in to help the city get back on schedule after the high volume of trash, most of it caused by flooded basements. Berkley and Huntington Woods had similar boosts in weekend trash service.

As Weisenbaugh made trip after trip from the curb to the truck, compacting trash multiple times each stop, he said he saw items thrown out that can't be replaced like pictures and said it's "hard to imagine" being in the position of people who lost so much. "I really feel bad for the residents," he said as he cleared trash from Huron Avenue. George Gillespie, 81, lives on that street and said he was affected like many others, getting about a foot of water. He threw out sofas and books but saved some things. He kept his master's thesis as well as his father's thesis and said he'll use Lysol on it.

"This is so massive that you've got to be patient," he said of the trash collection. Contact Elisha Anderson: eandersonfreepress.com or 313-222-5144 Louis, Hick (Julie) (Leslie), Patrick I (Allyson), and Kristen (Vince Pattenaude, Jr.) Zanetti. Also survived by his grandchildren Alex, Margauz, Steven, Cecelia and Anthony; his sister Hilda "Bunnie" (the late Nicholas) St. Louis, and the late Bonnie Jo (Tom) Needham. Proud grandmother of 18, and great-grandmother of 1 9, Guerro; many nieces and nephews.

He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Vigil Service Sunday 7 p.m. at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd.

Funeral Service Monday, in state 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Louie's life may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton. Visit his tribute at www.martenson.com. and great-great-grandmother of three. Neva was the last of 1 1 children.

The family will gather with friends on Saturday, August 30, from 12 noon until the 3 p.m. Memorial Service at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (between Sheldon and Beck), Plymouth. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association.

To share memories, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com. STODDART LOIS MARIE (NEE HEIDISCH) Age 83, August 20, 201 4. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Dear mother of Bruce (Gail) and grandmother of Eric. Sister of the late Elizabeth Jane Coonrod and the late Edward Heidisch.

Funeral Mass Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 71 1 Rickett Brighton. Friends may visit the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, Ml 48154.

Obituary and condolences at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com. MARY L. Age 73 of Dearborn. Died August 22, 2014. Wonderful mother to Lisa (Richard) Beers, Lori (John) Pemberton.

Loving grandmother to Charlotte, Veronica and Abigail Beers, Grace and Kettler Ruiz. Private services were held. Arrangements by Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Dearborn. 48124. IN LOVING MEMORY OF SHIRLEY ANNE (NAVARI) TREPTON August 27, 1937 January 4, 1986 Shirley was full of life, laughter and kindness to ALL of those who were in her presence.

She loved to cook for her family, friends, neighbors and welcomed all. We know she is with our heavenly father and with her family (Navari and Giovannini) in heaven and miss her very much. Love, Ernie Trepton, daughters Caren, Beth, and Lisa, grandchildren Ashley and Andrew and great granddaughter Trista. IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANDREA D'ASCENZO October 10, 1929 August 23, 1984 313-561-0002. www.querfeldfuneralhome.com Dad, you will never be forgotten.

All our love, Tony, Robin, Brian, Larry.