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his the a In the Bobb tries for parents' support in fight By CHASTITY PRATT DAWSEY FREE PRESS EDUCATION WRITER The war between the Detroit Public Schools Board of Education and its state-appointed financial boss continued Monday. Three days after a heated, court-ordered public meeting with the board, the emergency financial manager took his case to the parents. Robert Bobb sent a five-page letter home with students Monday that explains his plans for facilities and academics. TODAY ADAMS, HELEN J. 10 Lincolns the Good Shepher Catholic Church in Park.

BIRD, JEFFERY A. 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank. BUKSA, ANNE 10am, St.

Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 2000 Tecumseh, Windsor CLEMENTE, JEAN 11 a.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. COKER, CARL WILLIAM 11 a.m. at Ferndale Free Methodist Church, 1950 Woodward Hgts.

COUTILISH, GEORGE 9:30 a.m. Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter. DeCOSMO, JUDY 10am, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pte. Woods. DICKERSON, REX BLAINE 12 p.m.

at The Dorman Chapel, 248-406-6000. DOEBLER, MARLENE KAY 11:00 a.m. St. John Lutheran Church of Fraser. FIREK, FRANK 10 am Heeney Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd.

HALMHUBER, DOROTHY 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd. LAM, SHUI-FONG Neely- Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Livonia. LOVELACE, MORLEND, JR.

9:30 a.m. at Church of the Divine Child. MADLO, WAYNE SR. 9:30 a.m. at Sts.

Peter Paul Catholic Church, 7685 Grandville. McDERMOTT, ROSE MARY 11:30 a.m. at John N. Santeiu Son Funeral Home. McHUGH, ROBERT 11 a.m.

at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke. NICKERSON, JEAN DOLORES 2PM St. John the Baptist Church, 2099 N. Hacker, Howell. PIETRANGELO, JOSEPH 10:00 a.m.

A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue. SANCHEZ, ARTHUR 10 a.m. at Ste. Anne Catholic Church, 1000 Ste.

Anne St. SOLLARS, MARIAN E. 9:30 a.m. St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church.

WILLIAMS, ROSEMARY ANN 10 a.m. at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4855 Parker. ZDANIO, CECILIA 11 a.m. at St.

Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 E. 14 Mile Rd. ADAMCZYK HENRY J. Age 82. May 1, 2010 Beloved husband of Dolores (nee: Kowatch) for 53 years.

Loving father of Kenneth (Traci) and David (Suzanne). Dearest papa of Kristin, Alicia, Stephanie, and Lukas. Brother of Wanda Cavalier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m.

with a 6 p.m. Rosary service at the D.S. Temrowski Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common Mile). In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m.

at St. Sylvester Catholic Church. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com BACHE ELAINE A. May 2, 2010 Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Leslie William (Bill).

Loving mother of William (Barbara) Bache, Cynthia Bache and Donald (Connie) Bache. Dearest grandmother of six and great grand mother of 17. Dear sister of Nedra Johnson. Longtime Dearborn resident. Funeral service Thursday 10:00 a.m.

at The Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Wed 12-9 p.m. Memorial contri butions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. www.howepeterson.com BARBAGLIA HELEN J. (NEE BRZOZOWSKI) Was called home to the Lord She was preceded in death by her husband Louis C.

Barbaglia, MD. Helen was born March 26, 1924 in Hamtramck, MI, raised her family in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. until moving to Cape Coral, FL in 1983. She was mother to Donna B. Olsen, DMD (Richard) of Mooresville, NC, Debbie Pauza, RN (Joe) of Orlando, FL, Alan C.

Barbaglia (Debbie) or Rochester Hills, MI, Robert Barbaglia of Lake Zurich, James M. Barbaglia (Karen) of St. Louis, MO and John P. Barbaglia (Kitty) of Indianapolis, IN and her brother Ted of Las Vegas, NV. She is survived by 12 grandchildren eight nieces and nephews.

She spent the last three years living with daughter Debbie and husband Joe Pauza in Orlando, FL. Helen was a retired RN, a graduate of Providence Hospital School of Nursing, where she met her husband Louis while doing his internship. Helen was an avid golfer, tennis player and bridge player and was very active with her many friends. There were no strangers in the life of this loving mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Family requests donations sent to Hospice of the Comforter. (J peep. con Read the letters Referring to the school board, but not naming individuals, Bobb's letter says that "defenders of the status quo will continue to be relentless in their own efforts to block the momentum toward transforming our schools." Board President Otis Mathis called the letter "propaganda" and a waste of district employees' time, paper BELCARZ JOSEPH Age 65 of Hartland, died Sunday, May 2, 2010 at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Detroit on June 20, 1944, the son of Joseph and Cecelia (Simon) Belcarz. Joseph was a baker and enjoyed baking for the residents of Farmington Nursing Home.

He was a very giving person and devoted much of his time to family. Beloved sibling of Rose Marie McCray of Jackson, Mary Giddens of Hartland, Pamela Figurski of Hartland, David (Patti) Belcarz of Naperville, Illinois, and Denise Denson of Howell. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, nephew Stan Steer, and brother-in-law Bob McCray. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m.

(in state) from St. John Catholic Church (little church), 2099 N. Hacker Howell. Arrangements McDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Please visit online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com.

BIEBUYCK WILLIAM ALBERT SR. November 23, 1929-May 2, 2010. Survived by his beloved wife Dolores; his loving children Rebecca (Mark) Cook, William (Rose) Biebuyck, Mark Biebuyck, Bruce (Lela) Biebuyck, Bonnie (Mark) Matus, Brian (Robin) Biebuyck, Burt (Lisa) Biebuyck, Dolores (Mike) Couch and Brenda (Tim) Bowes; 24 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Bill Co-owned and operated A.K. Mielke Metal Spinning Company for nearly 60 years and retired January 2010 at the age of 80.

A funeral mass will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. Friends may visit Lynch Sons Bossardet Chapel, 39 W. Burdick St, Oxford Tuesday from 4-9 pm with a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Spina Bifida Association of America.

Please visit www.lynchfamilyfuneraldirectors.com for further information. BLECHINGER JOSEPH age 49, May 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Sally for 26 years. Dear father of Andrew, Kevin, and Christopher. Proud son of Chester and Eileen.

Brother of Kathy Dilworth (Norm), Jeffrey, Karen Modzinski (John), Nancy Hauser (Ed), and Sara. Family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at A. J. Des mond Sons Fu neral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), with Scripture Service at 7 p.m.

followed by Eulogy Serv ice. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams, Troy.

Prayers at the funeral home Thurs day 9:15 a.m. followed by procession to church. Interment Guardian Angel Ceme tery. Family suggests memorials to an ed ucation fund for his sons, or Gilda's Club. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com CHMIELEWSKI JOAN T.

(NEE SANDEL) Age 78. May 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Dearest mother of Raymond, Keith, Jacquelyn (Jeffrey) Arzooyan, Lawrence (Loraine) and the late Steven. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Marisa, Kyle and Amber.

Dear sister of Marion Sandel. Visitation Tuesday from 1-9 p.m., parish Rosary 7:00 p.m. at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. (at Artesian).

In state 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10:00 a.m. Inter ment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Share memories at www.jarzembowskifuneralhome.com CORRIDORE RINALDO Age 96, May Beloved husband of the late Filomena. Dearest father of Carmela (Lorenzo) Centi, Enrico (Phyllis) Corridore, Frank (Mary) Corridore and the late Nazzareno (Theresa) Corridore. Loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 22. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Farmington Hills. Rosary Service 7 p.m. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m.

at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Farmington Hills. Entombment Hedwig Cemetery. lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St.

Church. made Fabian Catholic www.mccabefuneralhome.com Wesley Flowers MICHIGAN'S VOTED BEST FLORIST FOR 6 YEARS News 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 Ford Lake Rd. Just south of Maple Canton 42531 Rd. at Lilly Commerce 2985 Haggerty North Pontiac Trail TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2010 WWW.FREEP.COM 13A woman Remembrance who Jour ad ad on guided you Mon.

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Cemetery. at Cyril, 9:30 3, a and a.m. and Lisa. 10 Joe Your Your love Your IN you 4, mom, loving brothers FLOWERS Wendy in and 1970 Jill our miss and nephews MEMORIAM July you Tony GIFTS METRO Probe of GOP donations possible and ink. "Please stop district resources ing effort to at the expense Public Schools wrote in a letter The board is claiming that stepped his ity by making sions.

A Wayne cuit Court judge temporary bars Bobb from demic decisions. for an emergency REMEMBRANCE DANIELS 10 a.m. (in state until time of Mass) at St. Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 Nunneley, Clinton Township, In lieu of flow ers, donations can be make to American Red Cross or Alzheimer's Research. squandering in an ongopromote yourself of Detroit students," he to Bobb.

suing Bobb, he has overfinancial authoracademic deciCounty Cirgranted a injunction that making acaHe has filed appeal. CE VITO G. DANIELE 82 died May 1, 2010. Devoted hus band and caregiver to his wife of 57 years, Grace. Loving father of Joseph (Pamela) Daniele, Mark (Pamela) Daniele and David (Ken) Daniels.

Cherished grandfather of five; brother of Elizabeth Sanzica. Visitation Tuesday, and Wednesday, 2- 9 p.m. at Resurres tion Funeral Road, Clinton Town Thursday, May 6, 2010, Home, 40800 Hayes ship. Funeral Mass DUL ESTELLE C. May 1, 2010., age 97 of Livonia.

Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Aznavorian and Sandy (Douglas) Mily. Dear grand mother of Jennifer Aznavorian, Alexis (Jeff) O'Brien, Nicholas Mily, and Jeff (Tara) Aznavorian. Founder of Clips and Clamps Industries and Co-owner of Fox Hills Golf and Banquet Center, both of Plymouth. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m.

and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Plymouth (btwn Sheldon and Beck). Scripture Service and Sharing of Memories Wednesday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St.

Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh Livonia. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076. To share a memory with the family, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com FEGERT DONALD R.

May 2, 2010. age 75. Beloved husband of Barbara for 54 years. Loving father of Lynne (John), Larry (Cathy), Lorri (Mike), Lois (Jeff), Lyle (Linda), and Lee (Lisa). Dearest grandfather of 10 and greatgrandfather of one.

Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the NeelyTurowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Merriman and Middlebelt), Funeral service Thursday 10:00 a.m, at the funeral home. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Angela Hopsice.

www.neely-turowski.com GRAVILA GEORGE Age 83 of Farmington Hills died May 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Victoria for 60 years. Loving father of Linda Gravila and Vicki Gravila-Retich. Proud grandfa ther of Kelsey and Nathan Retich and Alison Gravila. Born in Canton, Ohio of Romanian descent, he graduated from McKinley High School in 1944.

George enlisted in the U.S. Navy, became a Seaman 1st Class on the Y0160 until 1946. He moved to Michigan in 1948, working as a draftsman. George was a 1957 graduate of Lawrence Tech. University in industrial engineering.

He worked for 30 years with Ford Motor Co: as an engineer then a buyer, retiring in 1987. George spent his time helping his community and state through his volunteer work. He was active at the Farmington Hills Police Department in its clerical program and handicapped parking enforcement. He worked as a chair person at the Farmington Hills elections for 25 years. He volunteered at the PGA, in Dearborn, in transportation and became the head of the stand bearers.

He spent 20 years volunteering at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield in various departments. While there he organized the prostate cancer screening program and structured the registration process for the flu shot clinic. George was a of the Yankee Air Force helping to rebuild WWII aircraft; B18 and a lifetime member of both the Elks in Plymouth and the American Legion. George will be missed by extended family of nephews and nieces. Michael (Carol) Gravilla, Cyndy Hirsch, Grand niece and nephew Matthew and Beth Ann Gravilla and friends Velma and Raymond Krisan and Jean and George Graham.

Funeral from Lynch Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Walled Lake (3 Biks. South of Maple Rd) Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday to 9 p.m.

Memorials to Veterans of America appreciated. Condolences at Mary By TODD SPANGLER FREE PRESS WASHINGTON STAFF WASHINGTON Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer said Monday that the Federal Election Commission has acknowledged receipt of his complaint that state and national Republican committees may have skirted contribution limits, beginning a process which could lead to an investigation. Last month, Brewer and a group called Progress Michigan filed a complaint citing a report from the Daily Caller, an online newsletter based in Washington. In it, they alleged HALL CARL C. JR.

Age 72 of Prudenville passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Brian's House in Bay City. Carl was born October 14, 1937 in Detroit Michigan to Carl C. Catherine (Lunde) Hall Sr. He was a police officer for the City of Detroit for 30 years; he retired in 1995. He married Anne Marie Bazinet on August 4, 1956 in Detroit.

They moved to the Prudenville area in 1994 from Detroit. He was a member of the FOP and the Detroit Police Fireman's Association. Carl is preceded in death by his wife Anne Marie in 2007 and grandson Jeffrey Hall. He is survived by two sons David (Coreena) Hall of Romeo, Steven (Sandy) Hall of Waterford, daughter Kimberly (Mihil Markopulos) Hall of Sterling Heights, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchil dren, two sisters Joanne Roth, Sharon Hall, three brothers Gregory (Regina) Hall, Lawrence (Linda) Hall, Richard (Robin) Hall. A visitation is scheduled on Wednesday May 5, 2010 from 2-6 pm at Christler Funeral Home- Prudenville Chapel with the funeral at 4 pm.

Rev. Bryan Thompson will officiate the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. You may express your condolences to the family at www.christler-holdship.com Christler Funeral Home- Prudenville Chapel served the family. HILLENBERG FLORENCE Beloved wife of Dr.

Sidney Hillenberg. Dear mother of Roberta (Dr. David) Hillenberg-Gang, Dr. Bruce (Cindy) Hillenberg, Davee (Don Cucco) Hillenberg, Steven (Terri) Hillenberg. Loving grand mother of Alex, Jonathon and Nicholas Gang, Lindsay and Jamie Hillenberg, Scott (Alison) Weinstein, Mikki (Ivan) Frank, Jakob, Shayna and Annie Hillenberg.

Devoted great grandmother of Zachary, Tessa, Mia, Ellie and Charlie. SERVICES WEDNESDAY 2:00 P.M. AT THE THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com JANICKI LOTTIE Age 94, May 2, 2010. Loving wife of the late Harry.

Dear mother of Kathy (Albert) Valenti, Daniel Janicki and the late Geraldine (Gerald) Van. Dear grandmother of Debra, Richard, Jacqueline, Christopher and great-grandmother of Kelsey, Shawn and Angelina. Dear sister of the late Irene Marchwinski, Larry Sosin and Stella Surma. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 pm with a 7:00 pm Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren.

In state Thursday 9:30 am until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 am at St. Louis the King Church (on Seven Mile Rd. east of Mound Rd. in Detroit) Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Expres sions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com KINGSTON MARY JANE Age 80. May 2, 2010, of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late William Kremer and the late James. Loving aunt of Kris Kalen (James Ullery) and William (Michelle) Kalen. Also survived by nieces and a nephew out of state.

Service Thurs day 12 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard), Allen Park. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Visit online guestbook www.martenson.com KOTT AUGUST A.

Age 80, July 9, 1929 May 3, 2010. Dear husband of Caron. Father of Saundra, Linda and Charles. Grandfather of five and great grandfather of nine. Loved by Annie, his dog.

Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 12 Mile Farmington Hills. Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:15 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m.

at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake West Bloomfield, www.mccabefuneralhome.com. KOVELESKI KRISTINE A. May 2, 2010. Beloved wife of Alan. Dear mother of Nicholas Jessica M.

and Ashley J. Loving daughter of Kenneth and Emma Brown, and daughterin-law of Patricia (Dan) Dimanin and the late Frank Koveleski. Sister of Karen (Edwin) Sweda and Mike (Sherill) Brown. Sister-in-law of Tom, Debbie, David, Chrissy, and Don, along with their spouses. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m.

In state Thursday 9 a.m, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon Rd. (S. of Warren Rd.) until time of service at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Children's Educational Fund would be appreciated.

Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com KUPRASZEWICZ ZENON M. Age 83, Beloved husband Czeslawa. Loving father of Monica (Grego ry) Biestek, Christine (Wally) Zarichney, Andrew (Terry Lynn Kennedy) and Michael, Cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear brother in law of Lillian (Gerard) Michon. Polish Army Veteran, retired Greyhound busline driver, member of the Filarets, P.A.V.

Post and P.N.A. Council Visitation at Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240 Wednesday 1-8 p.m., Parish Rosary Wed nesday 6:30 p.m. In state at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m.

Inter ment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Honor memory of life with special Mother's Day. Prices for a Photo Remembrance start at $69. Call 586-826-7171 for details.

We're here to help you Record your special information memories in funeral-related our online guest services. book and get on honor a life. www.detroitmedia.com/deathnotices A service of freep.com that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele and Michigan GOP Chairman Ron Weiser arranged for 17 Michigan donors to contribute to the RNC in December, with the national committee then making contributions to the state party. The Daily Caller quoted an anonymous former RNC official, saying the donations allowed Steele to seem more effective and let Michigan donors skirt a $10,000 cap on contributions to the state party for congressional campaigns. Brewer said the FEC letter LEIBHAN STEPHEN FRANK Beloved husband of 37 years of A -Leibhan.

Janice Berkley Cherished father of Benjamin Leibhan and Evan (Kaite) Leibhan. Loving grandfather of Madeline Bredeweg. Dear brother of Sally (Michael) Horner. Brother-in-law of Sandy (Si) Cook. SERVICES 11:30 WEDNESDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248- 569-0020.

INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. MALKASIAN ROSE Age 82 Passed away on May 2, 2010 with her family by her side. wife of the late Sam. Lov ing mother of David Malkasian, Nancy (Thomas) Banks and Janet (John) Shekerjian. Loving grand mother of Jonathan, Amanda, Ani and John Armen.

Dear sister of Lucy (Harry) Mazian and sister in law of Rose (late Michael) Megerian. Rose will be dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, May 5, 10- 11:45 am followed by funeral services at 12 noon at St. Johns Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St.

Johns Armenian Church or St. Johns Armenian Church Komitas Choir. Arrangements entrusted to Edward Korkoian Funeral Home (248) 541-8325. MAZANY JOHN "JACK" Age 74, May 1, 2010 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Joann, Loving father of Kimberly (Rex) Melton, Dawn Confer, Mark Mazany, Michael Hurley and Mark (Shelly) Hurley.

Dear brother of Mickey Mazany. Dearest grandfa ther of 10 and great grandfather of two. Visitation Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.

at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (at Goddard). Visit on line guestbook at www.martenson.com MICHAEL RICK May 2, 2010 Age 61 of Troy. A devoted father who never missed his sons' sporting events. Loving husband of Susan.

Proud father of Christopher "Dirt" and Nick. Dear brother of Randy (Sandy), Greg Larry and Boz. Wonderful son-in-law of Bill and Jeanette Johnston and Janet Johnston. Rickey will always be remembered by many friends. Funeral Service Wednesday 2 p.m.

at A.J. Des mond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple and Big Bea ver). Family will recieve friends Tuesday (today) 4-8 p.m. Memorials to Christopher and Nick Educational Fund, 2600 Crooks Troy 48084.

View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com MORAWIEC JOHN S. May 1, 2010. Age 66. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Bobbi Jo, John M.

(Beth), and Scott (Andrea). Dearest grandfather of five. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Merriman and Middlebelt). Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m.

at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Hospice, Mt. Pleasant, MI. www.neely-turowski.com PANNECOUK LOUIS V. JR.

Age 86. Dear husband of Barbara (nee Meldrum). Father of Dana (Jerry) Johnston, Heather (Paul) Helton, Bruce Pannecouk. Brother of Winifred Baldwin, Jean East, Ross and the late Virginia, Evelyn, Aleine, Melbin and Thomas. of Proud grandfather Joe Lodato, Johnston and Devon and Brittany Also survived by great grand Johnston and brother-in-law Meldrum.

Preceded in death by M. daugher-in-law Robin Pannecouk. Fu Services Friday 11 a.m. in Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mt.

Clemens. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions to St. John Hospice Humane Society of Macomb.

www.vickfuneralhome.com. PIETRANDREA ALESSANDRO May 2010. Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Evelina. Dearest father of Johanna (Thomas) Chapel, MD.

and Anthony (Marlene) Pietrandrea and the late Philomena. Proud grandfather of Karen (Doug), Great-grandfather of Clark Brett. Visitation at McFarland Foss Funeral Home, Dearborn (mcfarlandfoss.com), Tuesday p.m. with Rosary and Funeral Mass Thursday Clement Catholic Church, 5275 Burial Kenilworth of Our Hope indicates it has opened an investigation into his complaint. But an FEC spokeswoman, who noted that she could not specifically discuss a potentially pending case, said only that it is standard procedure to let someone who has filed a complaint know it has been received and give other parties a chance to respond.

A full-scale investigation later could be ordered by the commission. The RNC did not respond immediately to Brewer's comments, but GOP Michigan spokeswoman Jennifer Hoff, called the complaint baseless. Riemenschneider PAUL K. Il May 2, 2010. Age 85 of Ortonville, formerly of Bloomfield Hills.

Proud veteran of U.S. Navy, WWII. Founder and owner of Paul's Auto Interiors. Beloved husband of the late Sally (nee Carey) for 60 years. Dear father of Paul "Kurt" (Karen), Sally Bzdok (the late Walter), David (Donna), Thomas, Julie Jolley (Bill), and the late Susan.

Grandfather of Julie, Katie, Carey, Lindsay, Scott, Allison, Kelsey, and Jaimie. Greatgrandfather of Adam, Elizabeth, and Bianca. Brother of Eleanor Englehart and the late Audrey Lyons. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave.

(between 13-14 Mile), Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Scripture service, Wednesday evening. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 a.m. at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Bloomfield Hills.

Visitation begins at church at 10:30 a.m. Rite of committal and military honors at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the Ortonville Community Emergency Fund, 825 S. Ortonville Ortonville 48462. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com SHOWALTER HERBERT Age 78.

Beloved husband of Lynda. Loving father of Kenneth (Michelle) Locke and Kimberly, Lora and Scott Showalter. Cherished grandfather of Kenneth, Danielle (Steve), Ryan, Matthew, Kyle, and great-grandfather of Adrianna. Dear brother of Noame and the late Sharon Luzier and uncle of many. Visiting Services Friday 1 p.m.

Home, 18425 6-7 Mile). Interment Cemetery. Thursday p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Beech Daly (between Great Lakes National WRIGHT DR. KATHRYN LETA Age 61.

April 26, 2010. Mother of Jordan Lambert Wright. Daughter of Shirlee Byrd and the late Philip Wright. Sister of Diana Wright Troxell, Virginia Ann Wright, David Michael Wright, John Gilbert Wright and Maria Wright. Survived by partner, Susan Ann Brooks.

Memorial service Thursday 7 p.m. at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com YOUNG RONALD Age 75, May 2, 2010.

Dear brother of Donna (Jack) May, Heather (Len) Nash, Jimmy (Nellie), Wayne (Barbara), Pam Hood and the late Daniel (Mary Lou). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services 11 a.m. Thursday at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores.

Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Ameri can Heart Association. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL H. DeFILIPPI May 15, 2003 Sadly your missed by family.

You are always thoughts and prayers. much. We very stepdad, Mo; sisters-in-law, Jen; niece Evelyn niece Comfort Hot Foods, Trays and Condolence Bakery Baskets Same Day Delivery 248-737-8088 www.NibblesAndNuts.com.

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