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1 1 1 FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 2004 EWD DETROIT FREE PRESS WWW.FREEP.COM OBITUARIES LOCAL DEATHS Marc Avery: Detroit D.J played hits, raised money BY JOHN SMYNTEK that Mr. Avery had the dubious FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER task of replacing legendary WXYZ morning host Fred Wolf Mare Avery, a longtime Detroit when he retired in 1965 after reradio personality who started out fusing to play rock hits on the Top as a 1960s Top 40 rock disc jockey 40 station. "I thought he was an on the old Detroit AM hit-players extraordinarily talented announeWJBK (1500) and WXYZ (1270), er," Kernen said of Mr. Avery.

died Sunday in Evansville, Ind. Mr. Avery also was a familiar Mr. Avery, who also spent a face, thanks to his 15-year run as decade at stately (760), emcee of the since-discontinued was 74 and had been in declining WTVS-TV (Channel 56) auction. health for some time.

He also hosted station pledge Born Carlton DeForest Avery drives. in Pennsylvania and educated in "He was always the nicest Ohio, he spent most of his career guy," said WTVS station manager in Detroit after a stint in Arizona. Dan Alpert. "He really believed in In the Top 40 era, he toiled as a the importance of public broadteen pied piper for a decade, startcasting. That really came through ing in February 1961 on 1500 and the air." on later on 1270 when both stations battled for Detroit's teen ears and Other charities that benefited hearts.

from Mr. Avery's efforts included In the 1970s, he moved to WJR Easter Seals St. Jude Chiland where, among other duties, he dren's Research Hospital in Memhosted "Saturday Morning Confu- phis, Tenn. sion." Survivors include two daughHe also worked as the station's ters, Kim Avery and Lynne Mosafternoon-drive and mid-morning teller; two sons, Scot Avery and host. He was the final host of the Todd Avery; a sister, Wanda Gepstation's "Open House," the last hardt, and six grandchildren.

A local broadcast with a live orches- Detroit memorial service will be tra when it was canceled in 1974. scheduled. Another Detroit stop included The family said memorial conCKLW-AM (800), after its "Big 8" tributions may be made to Easter days. Seals and St. Jude's.

Detroit radio veteran Dick Kernen, now a vice president at the Specs Howard School of Broad- Contact JOHN SMYNTEK at 313-222- cast Arts in Southfield, recalled 5169 or Irwin Shaw: A leader at Jewish Community Center BY JEANNE MAY busy all the time. Irwin Shaw, who ish Community years and founded its cessful book fair, died cancer Tuesday at West Bloomfield. tor in When ed, was rary his Irwin centers Shaw built sively Irwin Shaw FREE PRESS STAFF and ran the JewCenter for 26 wildly sueof prostate his home in He was 92 had been executive direcof the center 1951-77. he startthe center in tempoquarters in Detroit. Under direction, were succesin Oak Park, Detroit and finally West Bloomfield, where it is today.

In 1952, he started the Jewish Book Fair, an idea that was copied across the country. "The one here is still the biggest and the best attended," his son Edward said Thursday. At the center, Mr. Shaw also founded an English as a Second Language program to help Russian immigrants learn American ways, recruiting volunteer teachers from all over the Detroit area. He started the Institute for Retired Professionals, a discussion and activity group for seniors, and the Readers Theater, presenting dramatic readings of literature.

"He was active his whole life long in the modernization of the Hebrew alphabet," his son said. Although he made little headway, he never gave up his quest. "He had no hobbies, and he didn't play," his son said. "He was Mr. Shaw was born in Detroit, grew up in the city and graduated from Northern High School.

At Wayne State University, he earned a bachelor's degree, then a master's in educational administration. Degrees in hand, he got a job teaching in the Detroit public schools. At the same time, he was executive director of the Fresh Air Society Summer Camp, running it during school vacations. Then came World War II, and he joined the Navy. He served on ships making the Mermansk Run, the hazardous duty that got vital supplies to the Soviet Union through the port of Mermansk, above the Arctic Circle.

At war's end, he became assistant director of the Jewish Welfare Federation and returned to his job at the Fresh Air camp. He was responsible for buying several hundred acres in Ortonville for the camp. In 1952, he left for the center, but continued his camp work for four more years. Besides his son, survivors clude two other sons, Nolan and Michael; two grandchildren; a great-grandson, and two brothers. The funeral will be at 10 a.m.

today at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, with burial in Machpelah Cemetery, Ferndale. The family suggests memorial donations to the One Family Fund, 777 Passaic Third Floor, Clifton, NJ 07012. The fund helps victims of terror attacks in Israel. Contact JEANNE MAY at 586-469- 4682 or HOW TO SUBMIT OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES are staff-written news stories.

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Stephen Episcopal Church, 2803 1st St. Chestnut, Wyandotte ARCAND, GERTRUDE In state 9:30 until 10. a.m. Mass at St. Mel Catholic Church, 7506 Inkster Rd.

BERTSCH, ALICE M. Service 12 noon at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, Madison Heights. BIERLEIN, ARNOLD O. 11 Trinity Lutheran Church. BOSLER, ADELE M.

11 AM at St. James Church, 46325 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi. BOYNTON, DORIS L. 11 First Presbyterian Church, 529 Hendrie Royal Oak.

BUNDZA, CASMIRA ANN 10 AM Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church. CARLEY, ROBERT F. 11 AM Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 9565 Musch Hamburg. DORY, GLADYS H.

1:00 PM at St. Paul AME Zion Church, 11359 Dexter, Detroit. DURHAM, TERRI LYNNE 11 a.m. Coats Funeral Home, 3141 Sashabaw, Road, Waterford FATH, KATHARINA 10:00 a.m. Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, Van Dyke (at 25 Mile Road).

FOX, JUANITA 10 a.m Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Road at Joy, Livonia. GARZA, MARJORIE A. 11:30 a.m. at Risko-Ferguson-Oberzanek Funeral Home, 7100 Mich. Ave.

GAUDIA, SR MARY, C.S.S.F. 10 a.m. Felician Con36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia GORDON, GEORGE S. 11 AM L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt, (at Ann Arbor Trail) HARTMAN, REVEREND JOSEPH O.S.A.

Mass 10 am at St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe. HOOK, BEATRICE RUTH 11 AM, Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 Newburgh Livonia. KALUGAR, JULIA 10 a.m. St.

George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 18405 9 Mile, Southfield KAREUS, MICKEY P. 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. KILLEWALD, EVA M.

9:45 a.m. at St. Genevieve Church, 29105 Jamison, Mass 10:30 a.m. KLUTZ, IRENE 9: 9:30 a.m. St.

Blase Catholic Church. 10:30 AM Mass, Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, 3100 18 Mile, S.H. KUTA, ANNA E. Mass at 10:00 a.m., St. Hyacinth Church, visitation at 9:15 a.m.

LITWIN, PEARL C. "PETRENA" 12:30 PM at St. Martha Catholic Church, 18200 Oakwood, Dearborn. LUTZ, ROBERT S. 11 AM at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Dearborn.

MACIAG, SOPHIA MARY 9:30 am. St. Barbaras Catholic Church. MCALLEN, DELPHINE DOROTHY 10 AM at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. MESLER, Home, CLAUDINE 11:30 a.m.

Heeney-Sundquist Funeral 23720 Farmington Farmington O'SULLIVAN, JOHN P. Mass St. Edith Church, 15089 Newburgh, of 5 Mile, in state 10am PASNETKUS, VERONICA Funeral Service at 10 a.m. at Saint Dunstan Church of Garden City. POSHADLO, MARY ANN 10:30 a.m.

St. Linus Church, 25550 at Gulley, socki Funeral 29440 Ryan Warren. RAPANOTTI, THERESA, 10 a.m. at David J. JOSEPHINE 11 a.m.

Mass at St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Road. SEFCIK, JOHN K. REVEREND 11 AM at First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brady, Dearborn.

SHARKY, LORETTA 10:30 a.m. at St. Cyrils of Jerusalem. SHAW, IRWIN Services 10 o'clock, Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. SMITH, ROBERT P.

11 a.m. Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home. TISDALE, MARGARET (MATHESON), Memorial service 11 a.m. Christ Episcopal Church, Dearborn, VENCELOV, (HELEN) 10:30 AM Mass at St.

Martha's Catholic Church, 18200 Oakwood. YARBROUGH, MICHELE M. 'SHELLY' 11 a.m. Seymour Lake United Methodist Church. ZDROJEWSKI, IRENE 9:30 a.m.

at David J. WyFuneral Home, 29440 Ryan Warren WRITER 10 Death Notices HELPFUL HINT To report a death a Social Security or SSI beneficiary or to inquire about survivor benefits. Call: 1-800-772-1213 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday ADAMUS BEA Age 86.

February 11, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Loving mother of Sandra and Tim (Linda) Adamus. Dear sister of Helen Florczak. Kendel's Gramma Bea.

Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday. Vigil Service 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m.

Saturday from Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150) and 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. See online at www.weisefuneralhome.com.

ALBRECHT CHRISTL February 10, 2004. Age 64. Beloved wife of Frederick. Dear mother of Pefer Albrecht and Heidi Kramer (Michael). Grandmother of Megan, Lauren and Bradley.

Sister of Barbel Schwarz (Jurgen) in Germany. Memorial Service 2 p.m. Saturday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Grosse Pointe Woods.

Memorials to Michigan Humane Society, P.O. Box 214182, Auburn Hills, MI 48321 appreciated. ARMINSKI LORETTA M. 78, born and raised in Detroit passed away at her home in Bradbury, CA on February 8, 2004. She was owner of the Chicago Park Riding Club, and life long lover of horses and all animals.

Survived by her children, Andrew and Mari Jo Arminski and Carol Long; grandchildren, jennie and Charles; great-grandchildren, Kayla and Amber; brother-in-law, John Bailas; and cousin, Dolores Hartley, Preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Arminski, M.D. Vigil services and a funeral Mass in California on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14 will be directed by the Douglass Zook Mortuary in Monrovia, CA (626-358-3244). ARVAI LOUIS A. Age 55, suddenly, February 11, 2004 of Dearborn.

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving son of the late John and Elizabeth. Dearest father of Kirsten (Tim) Barrett. Dear brother of Margaret (Roger) DeShetler, John J. (Jan) Arvai and Charles L.

(Cindy) Arvai. Loving grandfather of David Louis Barrett. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Dear nephew of Ernie and Mary. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m.

at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. with a Scripture service at 6:30 p.m.

ATKINSON CHARLES E. February 11, 2004. Funeral at Lynch Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 10am.

Visitation Friday 5-9pm. Interment at White Chapel Cemetery. BARRETT ALLAN J. 84, formerly of Farmington. Loving husband of Helen.

Beloved father of Nancy (Steve) Georges, Alana (Lou) Brisson, Patricia (Kenneth) Kritzar and Timothy Barrett. Dearest brother of Robert (Delores) Barrett and Sr. John Norton O.P. (Katherine). Grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of two.

Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-3 and 5-8 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. Prayers, Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel, 11:00 a.m.

Mass, St. Mary's Church, Pinckney. Memorial contributions are suggested to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit. Please visit Allan's guest book at borekjennings.com. BEAUCHAMP BEATRICE M.

February 12, 2004. Age 84. Dear mother of Barbara Halverson and Bette (Bill) Gallant of Irving, TX. Loving grandmother of Michael, Amy and Thomas and Jon and Jennifer Gallant. Sister of Virginia Benard and Larry (Dorothy) Briskey.

Member of the Dyer Senior Center in Westland, MI. Funeral 11 a.m. Safurday at the Dearborn Chapel of the HowePeterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue. Visitation 10 a.m. BEHR ALLIE February 11, 2004.

Beloved daughter of Patricia and the late John. Best friend and sister of Heather. Constant companion and best friend of Snickers. Granddaughter of Mr. Dick Behr and Mr.

Mrs. John Frances Smith. Allie was in 10th grade at Bishop Foley High School. Family will receive friends af A. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Sunday 2-6 PM, with Scripture Service Sunday at 3 PM.

Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4580 Adams Road, Troy. Prayers at funeral home at 9:15 AM followed by procession to church. Memorial Tributes to Bishop Foley Band Program. Obituary at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com BETTERLY MARGARET T.

February 12, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Merle H. Dear mother of Patrick M. (Sue), Brian G. (Sharon), Martin J.

(Joni), and the late John T. and the late Mike sister of Della Kellems and Anna O' Grady. Grandmother of Chris, Erin, Amy, Stephen, Kyle and Kelly. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd.

(at Ann Arbor Tr.) Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Suzanne Church, 19321 W.

Chicago (W. of Southfield) until 10 a.m. Mass. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com BLACKWELL MARY JANE February 11, 2004 Age 90 of Royal Oak. Wife of the late William E.

Dear mother of Timothy E. (Anna) and William H. (Kimberly). Grandmother of Nils, Frida, Christina and Erin. Family will receive friends at A.J.

Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Saturday 5:00 and Sunday Prayer service Sunday (time pending). Funeral Mass Monday at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills. Visitation begins at church at Memorial Tributes to the Berkley Public Library, 3155 Coolidge, Berkley, MI 48072 or IHM Sisters, 610 W. Elm Monroe, Ml 48161.

Obituary at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com tb HERE TO HELP YOU Record special memories in our online Visit www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices/ your guest HONQR A LIFE. book and get information on funeral related services. A service of: www.freep.com BLUM WILBER L. Age 85, February 11, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Marie and the late Lois.

Loving father of Leon (Shirley), Joseph (Lois), Nancy (John) Rosenburg, Anita (John) Kreiter, Diana (Edward) Novak, Arthur (Frances) and Brian (Martina), Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Kathleen Miller, Marie Muneio, Gregory (Lois) Blum and the late Arthur (Virginia) Blum. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaferra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Road at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Prayers Friday 7 p.m.

Funeral Saturday in state 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St. at Pine in Mt. Clemens until time of Mass at 9 a.m.

Interment Forestlawn. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. CARSON HELEN M. Age 91, February 12, 2004. Beloved wife of the late John G.

Dear mother of John J. (Patricia). Dear grandmother of Kathleen (Patrick) Nemshick, Karen Gallo, Kimberly Carson and John J. Carson, Jr. Dear great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren.

In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. funeral Mass St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover Warren. Interment Mt.

Olivet Cemetery. For further information call Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Road, Warren (586) 751-3131. CONVERY BERTHA I. February 11, 2004. Age 91.

Dear mother of Richard (Hilde) Convery, Judy (Carl) Sikes, Geri (David) Diener; son-in-law, Norm Fritz and daughter-in-law, Alice Hazzard. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and brother Russell Malzahn. She was predeceased by children Allen and Carol. Visitation Friday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m.

at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke (South of 22 Mile Rd.) Utica, Michigan. Funeral services on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Utica, Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church or Gilda's Club. Memories may be shared with the family at www.gramerfuneralhome.com COPLEY CHARLOTTE S.

Age 55 of Howell, formerly of New Boston, MI, died Wednesday, February 11, 2004. Survived by mother, Hattie Christman (Belleville); sister, Fern Suliman (Willis, MI); brothers Kirby Christman (Belleville); Eric E. Christman (Belleville); Ivan Christman (Woodhaven) and sister Kathy Bates (Tennessee). Memorial service Saturday 2 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 460 E.

Huron River Drive, Belleville. Arrangements, by McDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). SIGNE February 11, 2004. Wife of the late Fred. Dear mother of Barbara (Robert) Mitchell and Carol (John) Love.

Loving grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of three. Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. with Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Family requests contributions to the charity of your choice.

Online sympathy message: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com CRAGG RICHARD E. February 11, 2004. Age 85. Beloved husband of Margaret F. Dearest father of Linda Buzon (Gualberto), Marsha Janiten (Allan), Thomas (Melissa) and David (Marsha).

Loving grandfather of 11 and one great grandchild. Services Saturday 11 a.m. at Christ Church Detroit, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit, 48207. Memorial tributes to Christ Church Detroit appreciated.

Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden Inc. of Grosse Pte. (313-881-8500.) CRISTANTE REGINA CATHERINE February 12, 2004. Age 75, of Allen Park.

Beloved wife of the late Archie. Dearly loved mother of Arthur (Jerrie) Cristante and Tina (Ronald) Pawloski. Also survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

at the Voran Funeral Home, (Taylor Chapel), 23750 Goddard Rd. Mrs. Cristante will be in in state Saturday 9:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St.

Hugh Catholic Church, Southgate. Interment Holy Sepulchre Southfield. CRUDDER CAROL V. Age 70 of St. Clair Shores.

Beloved wife of John A. Dearest mother of Robert (Donna), James (Teresa), Mark (Sue), Colleen Shefferly, Patty Roach (John) and Kathy Wagner (Tom), Grandmother of 11. Sister of Robert Wieske (Jan), Mark Wieske (Gail), Mary Finazzo (Sam) and the late Joseph Wieske (Fran) and Thais Callahan (the late Leo). Visitation on Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m.

at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Prayers Sunday 7 p.m. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St.

Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory at kaulfuneralhome.com. DeMARCO ELSIE V. age 89, February 10, 2004.

Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Geraldine (Edward) Burger, Ronald and Richard (Judy King) DeMarco, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). Funeral service 10 a.m.

Saturday (in state from 9:30 a.m.) at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 19624 Wood, Melvindale. Entombment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. See on line book at www.weisefuneralhome.com VICTOR February 12, 2004, age 77. Beloved husband of Nancy, Dear father of Celeste (Mitchel) Kuffa, Victor DiMercurio and Joseph DiMercurio.

Loving grandfather of Mitch Rachael, and Mary. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, until time of funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m.

at the D.S. Temrowski Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Rosary 7 p.m. Memorial donations appreciated to Habitat for Humanity Detroit, 14325 Jane Detroit, MI 48205.

See obif at www.Temrowski.com. ENTWISTLE DONALD E. Age 68, died suddenly in Maui, Hawaii at sunset on February 6, 2004. Cherished father of Debi Bayley (Brian), Snerrie Ives and Michelle (Michael) Phillips. Beloved husband of the late Sally Kaufman.

Dearest step-father of Kathy Fishman (Del) and Karen Silverman (Bruce). Proud and adoring grandfather of Levi Fishman, Erica Silverman, Rye Jackson, Laura Bayley, Lauren Henningson, and Alexis Phillips. Much loved brother of Kathy Hart (Rick Hudson). Brotherin-law of Donald Hart (Sandy). Loving companion of Loretta Knight.

Predeceased by his loving parents, Edward and Alma Entwistle. Also survived by precious nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Aside from the people Don loved, his passions were travel and theater. Don was a longtime Life Member of the Windsor Light Opera Association, Windsor, Ontario. He was a retired Vice-President from Michigan National Bank.

Family requests memorial donations to one of the following charities, Windsor Light Opera, Salvation Army or St. Jude Children's Hospital. For more information on visitation and funeral times, please call Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, MI 248-348-1800 after noon on Saturday. Online sympathies at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com. FOY BRO.

JOHN S.J. February 12, 2004, Age 92. Preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. State Survived Clarkston, at by Colombiere many loving Center, PM, nieces 9075 with and Big Wake Lake nephews. Service Road, In Sunday Sunday at 7 PM.

Funeral Mass at Monday 10:45 AM. Memorial Tributes to Colombiere Center. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home (248-362-2500). Obituary at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com GAUDIA SR.

MARY C.S.S.F. February 11, 2004. (Clare mucki). Visitation was at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia on Thursday 1-8 p.m. Translation service Friday 9:30 a.m.

Funeral Mass a.m. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500. GRAHAM CLAIRE C. February 12, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Arthur F.

Dear mother of Joan (Lawrence) Dressier and Marie (Kenneth) Elias. Dearest grandmother of five grandchildren and four great Visitation Friday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (scripture service 7 p.m.) at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Rd. at Joy, Livonia.

Funeral Saturday. In state 9:30 at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Westland until 10 a.m Mass. GREENE LOU-ELLA (SMITH) Born in Gainesboro, Tennessee March 28, 1910. Predeceased by husbands Ezra Smith and Willie Greene and daughter Nancy J.

Raimondo. Survived by granddaughters Debra (Terry) Murphy, Kathleen McMillan and Sue Ann Raimondo; nine great and one great-great-granddaughfer and numerous step-grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 705 W.

11 Mile (4 biks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. GUZMAN WILLIAM J.

"Willie" Age 80, February 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Lupe (James) Norton, William Beatrice, Peter (Kelly), Mary (Richard) Guzman-Munoz, Elizabeth (Kelly) GuzmanJanusch, Sandra, Linda and Rosa Guzman. Grandfather of Shaerry and David Norton, Ricardo and Carmelita, Munoz, Joseph, Laura, America and Linda Guzman. Brother of Trina Guzman de Avalos, Ruth (Francis) Poly, Mary (Fred) Mora, Carmen (Rudy) Ortez, Beatrice Mellado and Pedro (Sandra) Guzman.

Funeral from First Baptist Church, 309 N. Main Royal Oak at Monday at Friends may visit at church beginning 11am. Visitation Lynch Sons Funeral Home, N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday and Sunday 2-9pm.

Prayer service Sunday 7pm. ISLES-FORTIN NANCY M. February 11, 2004. Wife of Alan. Survived by Jack and Syd.

Daughter of Marilyn and the late Arden. Sister of Bob (Susan) Isles, Marv (Susan) Isles, Larry (Lynn) Isles and Ron (Karen) Isles. Daughter-in-law of Betty and the late Bill Fortin, Sister-In-law of Karen Fortin and Kelly Fortin. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. with Funeral service Saturday 12:00 noon at the Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800.

Family requests contributions to The Michigan Humane Society Memorial P.0. Box 214182, Auburn Hills, MI 48321-4182. Online sympathy message: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com JACCO ALEX February 11, 2004. Beloved husband of Eleanor, Dear father of Gale (Bill) Perkins and Lisa E. Durocher.

Brother of Evelyn Sawyer. Grandfather of Bill (Sarah), Alan, Steven (Jessica) and Olivia. Great-grandfather of Meghan and Billy. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m.

from the chapel of the L.J, Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Family will receive visitors Saturday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 12-9 p.m. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family af MAGDALENA February 10 2004. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Alexander.

Dear mother of John (Judy), Barbara Chandler (John), Elizabeth Jambor, Ann Marie Jambor and Alexander (Shawn), Also six grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Rd.

Grosse Pte Woods. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Interment at Mt. Olivet.

ARMENOUHI her memory to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Arrangements entrusted to Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 248-541-8325. KNIGHT JAMES E. Age 88.

February 9, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dearest father of Jerry of Hephzibah, GA and Tom of Shelby Twp. Also survived by several grandchildren. Service Saturday 11 a.m.

at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile, (bet, Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp. 313-535-3030. Visit Friday 2-8 p.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. LASKY NORMAN E.

Age 81, of Warren. Member of Henry Ford Trade School. Husband of the the late Anne. Father of Norman Roxanne (Paul) Fitzpatrick, Renee Vico, Randi Heck and Kimberly. Brother of Eleanor Montana.

Eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary af Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Warren. Funeral Saturday 11:15 a.m.

at the funeral home and 12 noon at St. Louise Catholic Church, Warren. KELESHIAN ARMENOUHI (ARMENE) Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Richard and Haig. Dear sister of Sirvart Mezian.

Daughter of the late Armenak and Myrenie Mezian. Visitation Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11. a.m. at.

St. John's Armenian Church, Southfield. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Family requests memorial gifts in LEGG WILLARD February 11, 2004, age 78. Beloved husband of Ethel Dear father of David (Sandra), Victor (Julie), Richard, Philip (Becky) and Stephen (Ruth).

Grandfather of Kristen, Katie, Michael, Jeremy and John. Also survived by two brothers and six sisters. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the John N. Santelu Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd.

(between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. service at Fair Haven Baptist Church, 34850 Marquette (S. of Ford E.

of Wayne Rd.) LOCRICCHIO VINCENT, "WHITEY" February 11, 2004. Age 70. Loving son of the late Salvatore and Concetta. Dear brother of Lena (Don) Gillette, Sue (the late Jack) Giannosa, Sam (Sharon) and the late Matthew, also many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E.

Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr), Friday 2-9 p.m., with Rosary 7:30 p.m. In state Saturday at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank (at Canal), 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12 Noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Donations to St. Louis Center, Chelsea, MI. MAJERAN HELEN Age 76 of Detroit died February 11, 2004, Beloved wife of the late John (1978). Loving mother of Lillian (Ray) Kelley, Dr. Cathryn Majeran (Monte) Bricker, Carol (Todd Hubbard) Bierut, Margaret Majeran, Rosemary (David Barber) Majeran, Constance (Ken) Spencer.

Also survived by four sisters and four brothers. Visitation Friday, 2-9 p.m. at Hopcroff Funeral Home, 23919 John Hazel Park. Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Funeral Home.

MARCZUK BRONISLAWA Age 80. February 11, 2004. Wife of the late Stefan. Dear mother of George (Carol) and Dana (Tim) Murphy. Loving, grandmofher of Brent, Christine, Stefanie and Bridget.

Sister of Irene. Visitation at Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Friday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. In state Saturday 10 a.m. Our Lady of Czestochowa, 3100 Eighteen Mile, Sterling Heights, until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Online sympathy message: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com MARTEN ROBERT H. "BOB" of Allen Park, age 57, February 10, 2004. Devoted teacher and coach of many years. Beloved husband of Margaret.

Dear father of Kathryn and Robert. Loving son of Robert Marten and Marie Weaver, Dear brother of Patricia Kolet. Also survived by six nieces and nephews and six grand-nieces. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m, at Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road, Allen Park.

Funeral Saturday in state 9:30 a.m. until service 10:30 a.m. at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park, Allen Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Karmanos Cancer institute Dr. Vaitkevicius Fund for Pancreatic Cancer.

MOSCKO JOHN J. February 11, 2004. Beloved husband of Eleanor; dearest father of Carol Long (Eamonn) and Phillip (Alison); grandfather of Brendan. Member of the Tutro VFW Post. Saturday 9 a.m.

at S.S. Peter Paul. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig.

Rosary p.m. at VFW the Service Sajewski Friday Funeral 6:30 p.m. Home, 19111 Visitation W. Friday 2-9 Warren, 313-271-2500. MUNSLOW DANIEL A.

Age 83 of Stuart, Florida passed away in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Thursday, February 12, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura in 2002 and is survived by two sons, William Munslow, James and his wife Diana Munslow; grandchildren, Amy and Emily Munslow; sister, Gloria Munslow; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Munslow served his country as an Army Officer in both World War Il and the Korean Conflict earning the bronze star. After his discharge from the service he worked at Milco Manufacturing in Warren, MI.

A memorial service will be held on Safurday, February 14, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church, 22310 13 Mile Road (at Greater Mack), St. Clair Shores, MI 48082. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.memorialalternatives.com NARDONE CONSTANCE Age 87, February 11, 2004.

Beloved wife of the late John. Dear aunt of Linda DiPietro, Randy Bell, Philip DiPietro, Carl Rinna, Joe Rinna, Ronald Rinna, Donna Widener and Carol Garza. Loving sister of Helen Priest (Ronald), Mary Olexsy, Leonard (Dolores) Valente, Edward (Carol) Valente, Michael Valente and the late Ernest Valente. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m., Friday noon to 8 p.m. at the Harry J.

Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road (E. of 1-275), Livonia and Saturday 10 a.m. until the time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Road, Livonia.

NAST GEORGE Age 79, of Macomb Twp. Died February 10, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loying father of Glen (Connie) Nast. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Glen and Michael.

A Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday 1-6 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME in Rochester (322 W. University in lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice. NEDEAU MARYLOU Age 70. February 12, 2004.

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Richard and David (Karen). Dear grandmother of David and Tracey. Dear sister of Shirley (Herb) Hehl and Donald, Bud and Maurice (Margaret) Thompson. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m.

and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Redford Twp. (Btwn. 6-7 Mile Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association appreciated.

OVERHOLSER JOHN I. JR. Age 76 of Detroit. Retired skilled tradesman from Chrysler Corporation. Served in the U.S.

Navy during WWII. Father of Ruth and Martha, Funeral Services Tuesday, February 17, 2004, 3 p.m. at Perry Funeral Home, 5045 Trumbull Avenue, Detroit. Visitation Tuesday 1 p.m. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery.

QUITMEYER E. SIEGFRIED, age 85, of Rochester Hills, February 10, 2004. Retired 1979 from Chrysler Corp. Husband of Elsie (nee Hertwig). Father of Hans (Siri) Quitmeyer, Gretel Quitmeyer, Fritz (Alison) Quitmeyer and Heidi Quitmeyer.

Grandfather of Katherine, Henry, Sebastian, Maitland and Vivian. Son of the late Rev. Henry and Quitmeyer. Brother of Carl Quitmeyer, Richard Quitmeyer and the late Gerhard, John, Hugo, Elizabeth, Christine, Rudolf and Maria. Funeral service 10 a.m.

Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, 1011 West University Drive in Rochester. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 West University Drive in Rochester. Rather than flowers, the family would perfer that memorial contributions be made to the Siegfried and Elsie Quitmeyer Mission Endowment Fund, Concordia Theological Seminary, 801 DeMun Avenue, St.

Louis, MO 63105 RARIDAN JAMES R. Retired Detroit News employee. Age 71. February 11, 2004. Beloved husband of Rasalia Rubio Raridan.

Dear father of Molly and Mark. Brother of Jack and Rosemary. One grandson. The family is overjoyed in the knowledge that James gave his life to the Lord and so 'we know we will see him again for all eternity. We loved him so.

RATOBYLSKI ZYGMUNT "ZIGGY" Age 78, February 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Antoinette. Loving father Greg (Cheryl), Jim and Ed (Krystyn). Proud grandfather of Steven, Kristin, Kelly, Brad and Keegan. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m.

and Friday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St.

Hyacinth, 3151 Farnworth in Detroit until 10:00 a.m. Mass. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com RICHARDSON ROBERT E. Age 73. February 11, 2004, of Canton.

Beloved husband of Gail Lloyd-Richardson. Loving father of Ruth (Douglas) Reynolds, Kim (Christopher) Richardson-Hippler, Robert Beth Richardson and Lisa Richardson-Stanczak. Dear stepfather of (Daryl) Gale. Beloved grandfather of Amelia and Caroline Hippier, Eva Richardson Duboff, Lana and Katarina Stanczak and Alexander and Justin Gale. Dear brother of William (Donna) and Joyce (Richard) Richardson-Taylor.

Also survived by mother-in-law Ella Fry and sister Elain Richardson and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth 1 "Betty" and by brother Richard. Funeral service Monday. p.m.

at the First United Methodist Church, 120 S. State Ann Arbor. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S.

Main, Plymouth and at church Monday 12:30 unfil time of service. Care and Prayer service Sunday 7 p.m. RITCHIE HUGH D. Age 80, of Royal Oak, passed away February 10, 2004. Beloved husband of Barbara.

Dear father of David Ritchie and L. Carol Ritchie (Ben Vernia). Step-father of James Jarrait and Elizabeth (Adam) Meirowitz. Family will receive visitors Saturday 12 noon until the time of his Memorial service 1 p.m. at the Wessels Wilk Funeral Home, 23690 Woodward Pleasant Ridge.

Memorials are suggested to 1st Church of Christ, Scientist, 900 W. 4th Street, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067. ROUX MAURICE R. February 11, 2004, age 68. Beloved husband of Dolores.

Dear father of Michael (Nancy), Sherry (Kevin) Doolan and Tom (Pam). Grandfather of Sean, Heather, Gabrielle and TJ. Brother of Leo (Molly), Giselle (Henry) and the late Jacqueline. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m.

Rosary. Funeral service Saturday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santelu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd.

Cherry Hill), Memorials suggested to Hospice of Michigan. ROWLAND SOPHIE February 11, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Luard. Dearest mother of Marie Cosenza. Grandmother of Michael, Matthew, John, Joseph and Anthony.

Great grandmother of Jiovanni. of St. Maria of 1. Services Saturday from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren (313-271-2500) to S.S.

Peter Paul 11AM. Interment St. Hedwig. Rosary Friday Visitation Friday 3-9PM. ROZEWICZ ALICE February 11, 2004, age 70.

Beloved wife of the late Walter, Dearest mother of Glenn, Deborah. Long, Kenneth and Michael. Loving grandmother of and five great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Esther Camardese. Visifation Friday 2-9 p.m.

at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Road. Service on Saturday with prayers at funeral home at 11:30 and Mass following at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church at 12:00 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

RYSZTAK JOSEPH February 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Grace: Dear father of Joseph, Joan (Jim) Emery: Tony (Doris) and Debbie (John) Somjak. Brother of John (Elaine), Edward (Florence), Chester (Marilyn), Andy (Joan), and the late Frances Jarosz, Stanley, Stephen and Wanda Sorensen. Also survived by eight grandchildren. In state Monday 9:30 a.m.

at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 N. Wayne Road (south of Joy Road) until time of Mass 10 a.m. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Road (west of Lilley) Saturday 3-9 p.m.

and Sunday 12-9 p.m. of Msgr. Hunt 3rd degree and retirees Rosary Sunday 3 p.m. SCHROEDER MICHAEL February 11, 2004. Loving son of Audrey.

Dear brother of Andy (Sheila), Mary (Dan) Smallwood, Lynda (Keith) Bohac and Carol (Dave) Piechota. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Care entrusted to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-9400. SHAW IRWIN Beloved husband of the late Lillian Shaw.

Dear father of Nolan Shaw, Michael (Mimi) Shaw and Edward Shaw. Grandfather of Jessica (Paul) Koslen. Great-grandfather of Nathanial Jacob Koslen. Brother of Max Shaw and Morris (Jean) Shaw. SERVICES 10 O'CLOCK FRIDAY ING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020.

INTERMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com SIPPLE GARI M. Age 66. February 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Josephine (Mahoney).

Loving son of Adele Sipple. Dearest step-father of Maureen Mahoney. Dear grandfather of Ashley and Brittany Wampler. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

at the Harry J. will Funeral Home, 1 37000 Six Mile Livonia. Funeral Service Saturday p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main Street, Northville.

in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, 806 Airport Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and Stephen Ministry, First Presbyterian Church of Northville. SROCK MILDRED M. February 12, 2004. Age 95.

Loving sister of Shirley (Don) Reynolds and the lafe Marie Bolser, Ruth Youens and Howard Srock. Dear aunt of many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with a Funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (Between Middlebelt and Merriman), In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Michigan Humane Society.

STAFIEJ MARTHA F. Age 84, of Highland died at home in the care of her family, February 10, 2004. Beloved wife of John Stafiei. Loving mother of John (Marie) Stafiel of Highland and Ron (Denise) Stafiel of Livonia. Loving grandmother of Jason, Alicia, Megan and Jessica.

Dear sister of Nettie Snyr. Also many nieces, nephews and loving friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at Lynch Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 11 a.m. Entombment at Oakland Hills Cemetery.

Friends may visit Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 8. p.m. For further information, phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com.

STEINERT EILEEN Age 76, of Royal Oak, died February 12, 2004. She was born August 11, 1927. Her husband Louis E. Steinert died February 14, 1995. Surviving are her children Dennis (Barbara) Steinert, Gary (Ruth) Steinert, Brian Steinert, Randall (Jennifer) Steinert, Denise (L.

Michael) Jones and Judy (Bryan) Ball; sister Lorraine (Lester). Jeup and seven grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 1-4 p.m. with memorial service at 2 p.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S.

Lafayette, Royal Oak. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Michigan or National Kidney Foundation of Michigan. www.kinsey-garrett.com SZYMANSKI DANIEL B. Age 52, February 11, 2004. Dear father of Beth, Terry and Ben Szymanski.

Dear son of Bernard and Lottie Szymanski. Dear brother of Annette (Bob) Wilson and Monica (Rick) Jaissle. Visitation Friday 2-9PM with a scripture service 7. p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home 11470 13 Mile Rd.

in state Saturday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. funeral mass St. Basil The Great Church, 22851 Lexington, Eastpointe. TAYLOR FRANK D.

Age 70, February 10, 2004, suddenly, Beloved husband of Gayle (nee Lee). Loving father of Kimberly Greene. Proud grandfather of Autumn, Shannon and Tyler Greene. Dear brother of Marie Barrett, Carl (JoAnn), Naomi Claybourne. A member of Moose Lodge of St.

Clair Shores UAW Local 160. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m., Sunday 1-9 p.m, at Wujek-Calcaferra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Monday in state 10 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church, 4454 18 Mile (east of Ryan) until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center.

Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. THOMAS JOSEPH A. Age 90, died February 11, 2004. Loving and thoughtful husband of 64 years to Ann. Dearest father of Kathleen (Ludson) Worsham, Michael (Joyce) Thomas and Georgi Rogers.

Dear grandpa of six and greatgrandpa of three. Also survived by sisters Margaret and Irene. Mr. Thomas was a retired accountant for Freuhauf Trailers and a member of the Rochester Elks. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.

Funeral service Saturday, at noon at Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, Hall Road (3 blocks East of Van Dyke) Utica. TIBBLE NELL I. Wife of the late Almon. Dear mother of Jane Villarreal (Alfred), Catherine Kent (John), Harriet Gammon (David), Gary Tibble (Trish) and Thomas Tibble (Patti).

Also eighf grandchildren. Sister of Peggy Whitten and Glenn Smith (Barbara). Funeral Service at A. J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Saturday 11 a.m.

Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. Memorial Tributes to Greater Kalamazoo Hospice, 301 Cedar Kalamazoo, MI 49001. Obituary at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com TOEPFER MABEL V. (Smith) February 11, 2004 Age 90 of Farmington Hills, formerly of Birmingham for 60 years, Preceded in death by her first husband Bert F.

Smith, sons Edward and Robert, and second husband August C. Toepfer. Beloved mother of Janice Goyette (Ronald). Mother in law of Patsy J. Smith.

Sister of Eulah Reynolds (Howard). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J, Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Saturday until funeral service at Memorials to Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile Royal Oak, MI 48073.

Obituary at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com TRENT JEANNE of Lapeer, Michigan, age 80, died Thursday, February 13, 2004 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Arrangements to be announced. VIHTELIC RICHARD J. Age 56. February 11, 2004.

Beloved husband of Judy (nee Dominick). Loving father of Christine (Jason) Noel, Rich, Jr. (Megan) and Stephen. Dearest grandfather of Emily and Adam. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m.

Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com. WALKER WILLIAM R.

founder of Hydro-Craft, died after short illness af his home in Henderson, Nevada on January 25, 2004. Born in Detroit 1930, Bill served in the Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War. If was in the force that he developed his life long love of hydraulics. Bill founded Hydro Inc. In 1958 in a small shop in Detroit.

The business grew over the years, and moved to Royal Oak, and many years later to its present location in Rochester Hills. Bill was constantly developing new products and was the holder of many patents. The business was a family affair, with Biff working closely beside his wife and chiidren. In 1993, Hydro-Craff Nevada opened a new state-of-the-art facility Henderson, and Bill moved to Nevada with his family, to manage this new venture. Bill is survived by wife, Norma and son, Rocky, daughter-in-law, Jeanne, and grandchildren, Michelle and Billy.

He is buried at Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas..