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16A WWW.FREEP.COM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2010 Joseph Fischer: His orchids, woodworks were prized By JOE ROSSITER FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER There weren't enough hours in the day to suit the unique and varied interests of Joseph Fischer, a retired high school art teacher. Besides being a volunteer docent on American Indian culture at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, there were his award-winning orchids that he so lovingly cultivated year-round in his basement and backyard. There were his intricate wood carvings of birds that were prized among friends and family as cherished gifts. Mr. Fischer, who taught at Dondero High School in Roy- TODAY BODZSAR, ELLEN MAE Mass 10 a.m.

at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. CARY, ROBERT 11 a.m. at Hastings Funeral Home, Ellsworth, MI. CHEYNE, GRACE 10 a.m.

at Berkley Community Church, 2855 Wiltshire, Berkley. DICKMAN, ALBERT 2 p.m. at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. DUBIEL, ADOLF Mass 10 a.m. at St.

Ladislaus Church. FIELDS, DR. CHARLIE W. 10:00 a.m. O.H.

Pye Ill Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Rd. FISCHER, JOSEPH Memorial Service 11 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Royal Oak. FREEDLAND, SAMUEL Services 2 p.m. at the Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor.

GIAMPAOLO, MARGARET (SMAIL) 11:00 a.m., Wujek-Calcaterra Sons Inc. GUIDO, ALBA 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael, 40501 Hayes. HARRIS, RICHARD Services 10 a.m.

at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson. HERING, MARY VICTORIA 11:00 a.m., Commerce Methodist Church. KARBAL, SEYMOUR 10:30 a.m. at Hemelin Chapel of Clover Hill Park Cemetery.

KARWAN, ANNE 10 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd. LaHOOD, GENEVIEVE 11:00 a.m. St.

Thomas 'Becket Catholic Church. McNULTY, MARTIN Mass at 11 a.m, at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon. MUTAFIS, HELEN 11a.m. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 707 E.

Lafayette, Detroit. PACIOCCO, ADINA 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 47650 Territorial Plymouth REHS, DONALD J. 10 a.m. at A.H.

Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Rd. SEASOCK, WALTER Mass 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at St. Linus Church. TENCZA, JAMES 10:30 a.m.

at Sacred Heart Parish, 22430 Michigan Ave. BANE JOSEPH March 13, 2010, born September 19, 1928, has gone to join his loving wife, Betty, daughter, Tina, grandson, Sean, and parents Sherman and Gladys Aline. Dear father of Michael (Peggy), Joseph (Lynn), and Archie (Debbie) Bane. Grandfather of seven and Greatgrandfather of 15. Also survived by many loving family and friends.

Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at A. J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 p.m.

Interment Grand Lawn Cemetery. View obituary and share memories at BEGNOCHE MARY HELEN loved reading, crossword puzzles and summers on the shores of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay in Paradise, Michigan. For more than 50 years first with her husband Donald and their children and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren she enjoyed their place and time at the lakeshore and the company of friends and family. A patient mother and a gracious hostess, Mary liked tea in the afternoon, a glass of wine in the evening, "Jeopardy" and a spirited game of Scrabble, Mary died at her Garden City home March 14 with a book at her side. Born February 13, 1924 in Detroit to her Irish parents, Edward A.

and Essie Ann (Hughes) Tisdall, she was a graduate of St. Theresa High School, De troit. She married Donald A. Begnoche on July 6, 1946 in Detroit. He preceded her in death March 16, 1992.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia (Lanny) Ross of Kerrville, Texas. Brothers, Edward J. Tisdall and Gerald Augustin Tisdall preceded her in death. Also surviving are her children, Catherine (Bruce) Smith of East Lansing; Robert Terrence (Linda) Begnoche of Farmington Hills; John (Joyce) Begnoche of Warren; Stephen (Brenda) Begnoche of Ludington; Christine Begnoche of Petoskey; Maureen (James) Scherphorn of Rochester Hills; and Daniel (Kelly) Begnoche of Harbor Springs. She is suF vived by grandchildren Sarah (Ray) Guenther of Gurnee, Madeleine Smith of MA; Arwen Begnoche of Farmington Hills; Michelle Begnoche of Washington, D.C.; Renee (Doug) Saba of Aurora, Nicole (Tyler) Iteen of Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Ryan Biehl and Erin Biehl of Petoskey; Joseph, Benjamin and Thomas Scherphorn of Rochester Hills; Elyse, Nich olas and Marissa Begnoche of Harbor Springs; and great-grandchildren Saman tha and Jeremy Guenter.

She was a mem ber of St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Gar den City. Visitation Wednesday with a 7p.m. Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (Between Ford Rd.

and Cherry Hill.) In State Thursday until a 10a.m. Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Road, 2 blocks north of Ford The family sug gests memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen in lieu of flowers. BERNARD DAVID JR. Age 85, March 14, 2010.

Be loved husband of the late Virginia E. Loving father of John (Judy), David (Judy), Steven (Marianne), the late Kathleen and the late Thomas. Proud and loving grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late Julian Bernard and the late George D'Hulster. Proud veteran of the US Army (WWII).

Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m., Funeral Friday 11:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com al Oak for nearly 30 years, died Thursday of complications from emphysema at his home in Rochester Joseph Hills. He was 88.

Fischer "The man taught art. was a walking encyclopedia who knew a little something about virtually anything," said his daughter, Kim Bentz. "Through the knowledge that he shared, he brought culture and enlightenment into the lives of others." Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Mr. Fischer served stateside with the Army Air Force during World War II as a map maker and radio instructor while attaining the rank of sergeant. He received a bachelor's degree in design and master's in education from the University of Michigan, where he also sang with the Glee Club.

Mr. Fischer's teaching career began in 1955 at Dondero High, where he taught art history, drawing and sculpture and was appointed head of the art department. He retired in 1984. A past president of the Michigan Orchid Society, his daughter said the family backyard resembled a botan- IN REMEMBRANCE GEIKAS ANNA Age 90. March 15.

Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Dearest mother of Dorothy Hetu (Theophanis Pappas companion of Dorothy Hetu), Elaine (Peter) Papadakos and the late George Geikas. Sister of Peter (Dina) Metrusias, Alex (Katherine) Metrusias, the late George (Maria) Metrusias and Katherine Chiotis. Dear grandmother of Elaine (John) Umfleet, Tony (Dawn) Hetu, Aristidi (Villy) Papada kos, Nick Papadakos, Nick (Sarah) Geikas, Tricia (Dan) Elliot and Anna (John) Los. Great-grandmother of Wyatt Vanover, Panos and Yianni Papadakos, Tony and Isabella Hetu, Samantha and Ashley.

Elliot and George Geikas. Great-greatgrandmother of Allison Vanover and Avery and Autumn Plank. Visiting Thursday 3-8 p.m., Trisagion 6:30 p.m., in state Friday 9:30 a.m., Service 10:00 a.m. EVERYTHING at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 38951 W. Five Mile Rd.

(E. of Haggerty). Interment Evergreen Cemetery. For info call Charles Step Funeral Home, (313) 531-1888. HEDRICK HEDRICK DOROTHY (nee ABIDIN) Of Rochester Hills, March 8, 2010.

Born May 29, 1932 in Detroit. Former resident of Ferndale for 32 years. Mother of John (Becky) Hedrick Jr. and David (Kathy) Hedrick. Grandmother of Matt, Andy, Dan and Alex Hedrick and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Internment at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. KOTSCH MARY Age 98, of Kingston, died March 15, 2010. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 8,2010 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Wilmot.

Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston. LYOS MARY Age 71. Dear mother of Donna Burdick, Thomas and Christopher Semark.

Grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 4. Sister of James Lyos. Visiting Wednesday p.m., Trisagion 7:45 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m., Service 10:00 a.m.

at Sts. Constantine Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd. (E. of Newburgh), Interment Parkview Cemetery, MANCUSO ALICE VIOLET 91, of Marco Island, FL died March 15, 2010. Formerly of Farming ton Hills, MI, she had been a Marco Island resident since 1988 and a member of San Marco Catholic Church.

She loved gardening and truly enjoyed spending time with her family. They will dearly miss her. Alice is survived by her sons, Frank (Mary), Edwin (Janice) and Sebastian (Marilyn); sister, Elizabeth O'Grady; eleven grandchil dren; twenty great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sebastian J. "Dan" who died in January of 2006.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 19th, 11:00 a.m. at San Marco Catholic Church, 851 San Marco Road, Marco Island with com mittal in the church garden immediately following. In lieu of flowers donations in Alice's memory may be made to the charity of one's choice. For online condolences, visit MATLEN DR. STEVEN M.

Beloved husband of Rosi XX Loving Matlen. son of Hyman and Esther Matlen. Dear father of Lisa Matlen, Stacey Matlen, Anna Kotov and Eleanor Kotov. Devoted brother of Paul Matlen, Linda (Jim) Newman, Sandra (Marc) Belsky and Joanne (Richard) Rizzio. Dearest son-in-law of Aaron and Asya Dolbir.

Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES THURSDAY, 10:00 AM THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEM. PARK CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com McNULTY MARTIN J. March 15, 2010.

Age 79. Beloved son of the late Michael and Mary Elizabeth. Loving brother of Marie, Frances, Vincent (Nora), Eileen (Edward) Wolowiec and the late Eugene. Brother-inlaw of Madora McNulty. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.

In state Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon, until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to Angel's Place, 25240 Lahser Suite 2, Southfield, Michigan 48034 or NORS, NORS-Barr Road, 1967 Barr Road, Oxford, Michigan 48371. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com MIGDA VIRGINIA G.

age 89 of Plymouth, March 13, 2010. Beloved mother of Jackie (Gary) Czerniak, Nancy Tisch, and Jeri (William) Wash burn. Dear grand mother of 10, and great grandmother of nine. The family will gather with friends Friday 1 PM until the 2 PM me morial service at Vermeulen Funer al Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Rd (3 west of 1-275) Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ameri can Heart Association.

To share memories please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com. Grosse Pointe Shores council seats to stay empty for now BY CHRISTINA HALL Feb. 16. Hunt, Minturn, Mayor FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER James Cooper and council The Grosse Pointe Shores members Victoria Boyce and City Council did not fill two Robert Graziani were targeted seats vacated last month by for recall because they voted councilmen who resigned amid for a 1-mill tax increase. A rea recall effort because it didn't call election is set for May 4.

have a quorum at its meeting Eleven people applied for Tuesday night. the council seats and were enCouncilmen Ted Kedzierski couraged to be at the meeting. and Dan Schulte were absent, Two of them, William Raffoul causing the mayor and two re- and Mark Zmyslowski, withmaining council members to drew their names. adjourn the meeting until 7 Of the remaining nine applip.m. Tuesday.

cants, six spoke to introduce The council was to appoint themselves and say why they two people to fill the seats for- sought the appointment. merly held by Brian Hunt and I I I I I CONTACT CHRISTINA HALL: 586-826-7265 Fred Minturn, who resigned OR ical garden during the summer. "Once in bloom, the orchids were gorgeous and the aroma was simply indescribable," she said. "They were his pride and His wife of 54 years, Barbara, died in 2006. Besides his daughter, Kim, survivors include five grandchildren and a great-grandson.

A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. today at First Congregational Church of Royal Oak, 1314 Northwood Blvd. Visitation is to precede the service at 10 a.m. His body is to be cremated. I CONTACT JOE ROSSITER: 313-222-6594 OR NAGLE SHELLEY ANNE June 14, 1959 to March 15, 2010, of Cascade Township, is now rejoicing with the angels.

Loving mom of Nicole, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nagle and father Richard Bolton. Besides her daughter, she is survived by her mother, Joyce Bezaire (Eddie), siblings, Shayne Gaudette, Jamie (Shelley) Bolton, John (Sandy) Bolton; She was the beloved niece of Sister Gloria Drouillard, loving daughter-in-law of Robert and Joan Nagle, and sister-in-law to Vicki (Robin) Crawford, Chris Nagle, Sheila Shacni (deceased), Therese (Curt) Winter, and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Visitation will be held Friday 5 to 9 p.m. at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel (2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids).

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday 12:30 p.m. at Forest Hills Baptist Church (3900 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids) with visitation from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at church prior to the Service.

A Memorial Service will be held in Windsor, Ontario, Canada at a later date and a Graveside Service will be held April 10 in Lake Orion, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan. NOE NATHAN "NED" Age 75, March 16, 2010. Born May 27, 1934 in Detroit, member of Santa Maria Parish in Highland Park. Cherished husband of Gabrielle (nee Beauvais).

Loving and devoted father of Christopher (Kristen), Gene (Julie), and David. Papa to his one and only grand child Mackenzie. Dear uncle of Sandra (Buddy) Sparks. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd.

(3 biks E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Prayers 7 p.m. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at St.

Anne Church, 32000 Mound Rd. (btwn. 13-14 Mile) Warren, until time of Mass 10 a.m. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com PELGIAN BEATRICE JUNE, March 16, 2010, Age 85. Dear sister of Zareh Peligian and Margaret Skokos (Gus).

Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at St. John's Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church, 22001 North western Southfield. Visitation at church begins at 8:30 a.m. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery, A.

J. Desmond Sons, (248) 362-2500. POLLAK BERNICE Age 79 of Huntsville, AL died Monday, March 15, 2010. She was preced ed in death by her husband Albert. Bernice is survived by her daughters Ann, Susan, Theresa, Judith and Dianne, all of Hunts ville, AL, son Michael and daughter-in-law Sharon of Macomb, MI, sister Dolly Bulak of Centerline, MI, and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Pollak's wishes were to be cremated. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association at abta.org "It is not the length of life, but depth of life." Waldo Emerson POOL JEANNETTE D. "JEAN" of Chelsea, MI, former ly of Harrisville, MI and Manhattan.

NY, age 65, passed away at the Arbor Hospice Residence on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 5, 1945 in Luton, England, the daugh ter of Thomas and Anne (Davis) Barbour. On June 4, 1966 she married Theodore M. Pool, and he survives. Also surviving are her daughter, Elise M.

Pool of Pasadena, MD, a sister, Marion Burkholder of Florida, a niece, Barbara, and a nephew, Charles. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a cousin, Ronald Kerr. Jean was a vibrant and dynamic woman. She worked as the Media Director at J. Walter Thompson, an advertising company in Manhattan.

An intelligent yet kind and gentle person, she loved her work and living in Manhattan. She was adored by her family and so many friends and co-workers. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 19, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, with Rev. Diane Smith officiating.

A private burial will take place at Oak Grove East Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arbor Hospice Foundation. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. REPPENHAGEN DORIS M. March 16, 2010.

Age 81. Loving wife of James. Dear mother of James Jr. (Tyasha) Reppenhagen and John Reppenhagen. Loving grandmother of fifteen grandchildren and one greatgrandson.

Dear sister of Sterling (Virginia) MacDonald. Dear aunt of Katherine, Sterling Jr. (Muriel), Douglas (Liz), Margaret (Glenn) and 1 Barbara (Greg). Visitation Thursday p.m. until time of Funeral Service 5 p.m.

at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. Memorial donations suggested to Heartland Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com Wesley Berry MICHIGAN'S Flowers BEST VOTED BEST FLORIST FOR 6 YEARS The the VISIT OUR FLAGSHIP STORE IN COMMERCE ONLINE WWW.800WESLEYS.COM or CALL 1-800-WESLEYS Downtown Detroit 150 W. Congress Penobscot Building Detroit Northwest 15309 Schoolcraft 2 blocks east of Greenfield West Bloomfield 6677 Orchard Lake Rd.

Just south of Maple Canton 42531 Ford Rd. at Lilly Commerce 2985 Haggerty Rd. North of Pontiac Trail We're here to help you Record your special memories in our online guest book and get information on funeral-related services. honor a life. www.detroitmedia.com/deathnotices A service of fretp.

com SHEA MARY LOU Age 85, a lifelong Grosse Pointe Park resident, Mary Lou loved to travel, especially to new and exciting destinations. Reading English mysteries and spy novels were also a favorite pastime. She is a Marygrove College graduate and Senior Med. Tech for 30 years at Bon Secours Hospital. Survived by her loving husband, Linus "Larry" of 60 years, her beloved children Thom (Cindy), Barbara (Tony) Haba, John, and nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by son, Robert. Visitation Wednesday 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with 7:30 p.m. prayer service at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, 16300 Mack Grosse Pointe Park, Thursday 9:30 a.m.

in state until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Sacred Heart Seminary, 2701 Chicago Detroit, MI 48206. www.SHMS.edu Admired.

Call 586-826-7171. detroitmedia.com/deathnotices SLAVKO ANNA T. 90, of Chesterfield March 15, 2010. Dear wife of the late John. Dear mother of Beverly (Randy) Platte and Susan (Webb) Coates.

Dear sister of Theresa Kachel. Also survived by. five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation 2:30 9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m.

Scripture Service at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd. New Baltimore. In state 10:30 a.m. Friday until time of Lit urgy at 11 a.m. at St.

Mary Queen of Crea tion Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. SMITH JUDITH March 16, 2010, age 69. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear daughter of Catherine and the late Perry Paul. Loving mother of Dawn Sentell (Rick), Matthew Smith, DDS (Sharon), and Patrick Smith, DDS (Sandra).

Cherished grand mother of Adam, Jonathon, Ashley, Michelle, and Eric. Sister of Gail Gill (Tom), Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at A. J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver).

Family will receive friends Wednesday (today) 3-9 p.m. Memorial Tributes American Heart Association or Beaumont Hospice. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com SNYDER THOMAS LEE March 12, 2010, age 74 of Commerce after courageously battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for over 7 years. A son of the late Bernard and Margaret Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife Estelle, beloved children: Cindy Thomas (Jeff), Laura Wilczynski (John); step-children: Ron Wolok (Julie), Gail Pettaway (Jesse); treasured grandchildren: Zachary, Bradley Thomas; Brooke, Emily Wilczynski, Kyle, Brandon, Ryan Wolok; Taylor, Danielle, Cameron Pettaway; broth ers: James (Gysele), Robert (Elaine); com passionate caregiver Dianna Greathouse.

He is also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was a physical education teacher at Warren Consolidated. Tom loved sports, traveling, playing cards and having fun. He was a laid-back, easy going guy who loved life. He will be missed dearly.

Visitation Thursday, March 18 from 4-9 p.m. at Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348- 1800. Instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at St.

Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 West Twelve Mile Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice-Fort Myers, FL; Wm. Beaumont Hospice or CurePSP. Online condolences: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com STARR DR. DONALD D.

Age 87 of Canton. Devoted husband of Vada. Much loved father of Donald M. (Cheryl), Philip (Pamela), Jen nifer (Jonathan) Riley and the late Marion Dee Sullivan. Brother of Eunice (Ed) Mahon, Lois (Ivan) Smith, Gordon (Nancy) and Marilyn Starr.

Proud grandfather of Beth, Jonathan, Zachary, Timothy, Katelyn and Megan. Memorial visitation Thursday 5 9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. Memorial service Friday 11 a.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 21260 Haggerty Road (north of 8 Mile Road) Northville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald and Vada Starr Scholarship Fund at Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois. To share memories, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com STIPCICH WILLIAM WALLACE Age 89 WAR I of Canton. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Judith (AI) Orlandi, Nancy, Richard (Donna), Mark (Kimberly) and the late William (Debbie) Mills. Proud grandfather of Karen, David, Kristen, Lauren, KaTina, Christopher, Michael, Courtney, Cameron, Nikki, Corey, Christopher and Nicole.

Also survived by seven greatgrandchildren; and his faithful companion Missy. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Rd (btwn Sheldon Beck) Plymouth. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Entombment United Memorial Gardens.

To share CRUSE LISA MICHELLE Age 38, Sandusky, OH, formerly of Detroit, died Saturday, March 6, 2010. Visitation Friday, March 19, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral services at 1:00 p.m. in Eagle's Nest Church International, 2126 Pipe Sandusky, OH. Interment Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, OH.

Memorial contributions to any Fifth Third Bank, Sandusky, OH, for Lisa Cruse. Toft Funeral Home Crematory, Sandusky, OH, is assisting with arrangements. Condolences at www.toftfh.com DICKMAN ALBERT Beloved husband of Blanche Cherished father of Mark Dickman and Joel (partner Jacqueline) Dickman. Brother of the late Evelyn (the late Dr. Berne) Seigel, Brotherin-law of Anne Jacobs, the late Paul (Barbara) Begun and the late Dubby Begun.

Also survived by loving niece and nephew, Laurel and Charles Gabe, and other nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 2 O'CLOCK WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569- 0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com DINWIDDIE WILLIAM R. "BILL" Age 83.

March 15, March 12, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Truddie. Loving father of Margaret (Dennis) Solar, Elizabeth (John) Herczeg, and Carolyn (Fred) Peterson. Dear grandfa ther of Jacob, Kaitlyn, Carrie, and Carlene. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m.

at Glen Eden Memorial Park Chapel, 35667 Eight Mile Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice, Oakland Branch. www.mccabefuneralhome.com. DOUROUJALIAN MARY March 14, 2010. Age 81.

Beloved wife of Andrew for 60 years. Loving mother of Diane Kezlarian (Bruce), Donna Portrey, and George (Yvette). Grandmother of six; Ryan Portrey, Courtney Kezlarian, Kirsten Kezlarian, Bryan, Lindsay Portrey, and Blake. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 3-8 p.m.

at A. J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Funeral Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at St.

John's AF menian Apostolic Orthodox Church, 22001 Northwestern Southfield. Visitation at church begins Friday at 11 a.m. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial tributes to Everg Fenesse Educational Society, 4515 Sedgemoor Royal Oak, MI 48073. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com ERICKSON CATHY C.

(Nee CHUDY) Age 60. passed away peacefully March 14, 2010, at home, after a long battle with cancer, formerly of Clawson, Michigan. Loving wife of Bert for 29 years. Beloved mother of Bethany (David) Brown, Bryan (Erin), Braden and Brett. Proud grandma of Tori, Callin and Abby.

Daughter-in-law of Mary Erickson. Sister of Keith (Cheryl) Chudy, Julie Chudy, Craig Chudy and the late John Chudy. Fur ther survived by other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents John and Reah (nee Berkey) Chudy, Memorial Serv ice to be held at a later date. Memorials to National Kidney Foundation, appreciated.

Hartson Funeral Home, 414-425-9797. EVANS ROBERT E. "BOB" Age 80, March 14, 2010. A Clawson resident for over 54 years. Beloved husband of Dolores Anderson sharing of 54 years.

Loving father of Debbie Fritz. Dear grandpa of Lindsay and Ashley. Loving brother of Olive Bear and Margaret Uzelac. Mr. Evans was also survived by his nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral Service Friday 11:00 a.m. at the Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main Street, Clawson. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Inumment will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob's name can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or A Hospice Charity of Choice. View full obituary and share online condolences at www.GramerFuneralHome.com HAROLD Age 85, passed away on March 14, 2010, from a long battle with pneumonia. Harold was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 20, 1924 to Matthew and Lena Stipcich. Harold graduated from Wayne State University as a mechanical engineer and retired from Howard Contrae tors in Detroit.

Harold was a proud army veteran in the Korean moved to Lakeland in 1977 where he and his wife owned and operated Cut Haircrafters. Harold was the Exalted Ruler of the Lakeland Elk Lodge in 1988- 1989. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his nephew Michael Stipcich and his great-granddaughter, Angela Mackey. He is survived by his wife of 63 years; Anne; daughters: Linda VanDam of Zephyr Cove, NV and Sharon Hammerberg of Florence, AL; brother: Ed Stipcich of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan; sisters: Sylvia Stipcich and Millie Stipcich both of Livonia, MI and Jennie Wuskynyk and her husband Mike of Warren, MI; four grandchildren and one great-grandson; three nieces and one nephew. A service in Michigan is planned at a later date.

WILLIAMS CHARLOTTE L. Age 93 of Brighton, formerly of Westland, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Born February 23, 1917 in Wayne, she was the daughter of Stanley W. and Ella M. (Richmond) Payne.

Charlotte was a graduate of Michigan State Normal School (Eastern Michigan) and was a lifetime member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. She had also served on the board of directors for the International Order of the King's Daughters Sons. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Williams. Loving mother of Raymond (Cheryl) Williams of Howell. Dear grand mother of Robert (Mercedes) Williams of Livonia, Sheri (Jesse) Robinson of North Carolina, Richard (Mary Jo) Williams of Auburn, IN, Debra Williams of Boca Raton, Fl and David (Bonnie) Williams of Miami, FL.

Also survived by 15 greatgrandchildren and four great-greatgrandchildren. Preceded in death by her son, David (Joyce) Williams (2006). The family will receive friends Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. at McDonald's Funeral Home Howell (517-546-2800). Contributions suggested to Arbor Hospice or to the charity of your choice.

Please visit online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com ZALESKI RUBY J. March 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Dearest mother of Mark (Pat), Loren (Karen), Tim (Terry), Greg (Robin), Jan, Geriann Catenazzo (Bob), Dianne O'Connor (Mark), Marian Linzmaier (Marty), and Matthew. Grandmother of Derek (Jill), Tracey, Shawn, Jessica, Miranda, Geoffrey, Katie, Analiese, and Jake, Great-grandmother of Tayla, Beloved friend of Ruth Dyrdahl.

Family requests donations to Angela Hospice. Visitation Thursday 9:00 a.m. at S. S. Peter and Paul.

Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Parkview Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W.

Warren. Rosary Wednesday 6:30 p.m. www.sajewskith.com "Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes. Kenneth Hildebrand IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY OF MARGARET LECLAIR OCTOBER 2, 1924 MARCH 17,2009 You are in our hearts and prayers, and missed by your family and friends. FUNERAL HOMES Howe-Peterson www.howepeterson.com 1-313-561-1500 Dearborn, MI Howe-Peterson www.howepeterson.com 313-291-0900 Taylor, MI FLOWERS GIFTS Happiness Is The Little Flower Shop happinessisflowers.com 248-477-4343.