Death Notices

ALANIS DAVID III October 14, 2012. Age 26. Beloved son of David Jr. and the late Maria. Loving brother of Maria, Antonio and Nicolaza. Visitation Friday 9:30am at St. Thomas Aquinas. Mass 10am. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Scripture Service Thursday 5pm. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. www.sajewskifh.com

AMAN REV. NORMAN of Fort Wayne Indiana died October 17, 2012. Born October 30, 1933, He served congregations in Saskatchewan, North Dakota, Michigan, Minnesota and Indiana. Funeral Services will be Saturday October 20, 2012 at 2 pm at Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6318 W.California Rd., Fort Wayne IN. Calling will be Friday October 19, 2012 from 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the church. D. O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Chapel 1320 E Dupont Rd in charge of arrangements. For more information and to sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com

APEL BEVERLY WEPMAN Beloved wife of 19 years of Fred Apel. Cherished mother of Gayle Friedman (Lorne) Gold, Marcy Apel (Steven) Rowe, Susan Apel (Robert) Roberts and Donald (Lynn) Apel. Loving Bubbie and grandmother of Maddie Gold, Jackson Gold, Julia Rowe and Fiance Julian Portillo, Alan Rowe, Jake Roberts, Dirk Roberts, Caryn Roberts, Joshua Apel, C.J. Apel and Jillian Apel. Dear sister of Lloyd (Judy) Wepman. SERVICES WERE HELD. ARRANGEMENTS THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL. 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

ARAMBAGES HELEN Age 83. October 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Loving mother of Mary (Nick) Christian and Artemis (Scott) Kloess. Dear Yia-Yia to Paul (Lisa), Mark (Alyssa), Jason, and Adam. Great- Yia-Yia of Evan, William, and Mason. Visitation Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, with Trisagion at 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until the time of the Funeral at 9:30 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. ahpeters.com

BECHT ELI HENRY JR. 82, of Mecosta, MI passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. Eli was preceded in death by his wife Norma, his parents, and his brother George. He is survived by his daughter Mary Ellen (Steven) Perkins of Park Forest, IL; his sons Michael (Dorthea) Becht of New Haven, MI and John (Annette) Becht of Redford, MI; his grandchildren Saima M. Sharoff, Eli M. Becht, Thomas A. Perkins, Daniel C. and Patrick E. Becht; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Big Rapids, MI, with Pastor Jerry Switzer officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 726 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome. com Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home Inc. Big Rapids, MI.

BOOTHROYD SHIRLEY L., age 84 of Canton Township, formerly of Royal Oak, died October 13, 2012. Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of Deborah Drager, Steven, and Scott (Belinda). Proud grandmother of six, and great-grandmother of three. The family will gather with friends on Saturday October 20, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial service at First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, 701 Church Street (W. of Main Street), Plymouth. MI 48170. Memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, or to Starr Presbyterian Church, 1717 W. 13 Mile Rd,, Royal Oak, MI 48073. To share a memory, visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com .

BOSSELMAN ELIZABETH Age 96 of Plymouth formerly of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on October 16, 2012. Preceded in death by her husbands Charles Bosselman and Clayton Evans. Loving mother of Mary Lou (Bill) Wietfeld and Betty (Tom) Curran. Proud grandmother of Steve (Karen) Carleton, Lucy Carleton, Libby (Eric) Exner, Laurie Carleton, Amy (Joe) Garcia, Kim Curran and Jennifer Botte. Great grandmother of eight Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral 280 South Main St, Plymouth on Sunday, October 21, 2012 beginning at 12:00pm with a funeral service at 2:30pm with the Rev. Emily Riley Campbell officiating. Graveside servics will be held at the Grand Island Cemetery in Grand Island, Nebraska on Thursday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Share memories at Schrader-Howell.com.

CHADWICK GENEVIEVE "JEAN" Age 89, October 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Tom (Kathleen), Robert (Cathleen), Lynne (Lisa) and Sue Misiak. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Brandon, Robert, Justin and Thomas. Dear sister of Bernadine Dubrovich. Dear sister-in-law of Ann Kay. Proud resident of Hamtramck and long time parishioner of St. Ladislaus. Jean was a true sports fan, who loved her Tigers and Red Wings. Memorial Service will be held 12 p.m. on Saturday at The Most Holy Trinity Chapel of Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd. in Clinton Township. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com.

CICOTTE JERRY LEWIS age 86, October 15, 2012. Dearest husband of Genevieve for 60 years. Beloved father of Marianne (Edward) Schaffstein, Brian (Christine), and the late Gerald and Richard. Loving Papa of eight, and great grandfather of Gavin. Visitation Friday 1:30 pm until 9:00 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral Saturday at St. Basil The Great Catholic Church 22860 Schroeder, Eastpointe 48021, In state 9:30 am until time of Mass 10:00 am. ahpeters.com

CLAIR BERNARD J. October 12, 2012. Age 91 of Hobe Sound Florida., formerly of Allen Park. Beloved uncle of Blanche Hopkins, Mary Ann Kolar, and William J. Clair. Loving great uncle of eight. Dear great-great uncle of 11. Retired from the U.S. Postal service after 30 years. Bernard was a loyal and faithful member of the Fr. Saylor, K of C in Allen Park, and the VFW #10132 in Hobe Sound, FL. U.S. Army veteran of the Normandy invasion during WWII. In state Saturday 11:00 a.m. with a 12:00 noon Mass of the Resurrection to follow at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 9000 Laurence, Allen Park. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Visit our online guestbook and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com

DAHLSTROM HELEN J. Age 82 of Farmington Hills. Loving wife of the late Carl. Survived by her loving family and friends. Funeral Saturday 11 am First Presbyterian Church of Farmington. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Please visit www.thayer-rock.com for full obituary.

DERKATCH JACQUELINE MARIE ("KIKI" to everyone close to her). January 1, 1958, passed away Saturday, October 13 after a long battle with cancer. Jackie was born in Detroit, and grew up in Livonia eventually settling down in Pinckney with her family: Loving wife of Kevin, wonderful mother of Lauren Everett (Jon), daughter of David and Midge Sokol, daughter-in-law to Fran Derkatch, big sister to Michael Sokol (Kim), and Ann Marie McMullen (Mike), best aunt ever to Nicole, Jessica, Elizabeth, Andrew, Madison, Jillian, and Steven. Jackie was preceded in death by her mother Elizabeth Ann Sokol, and father-in-law Ernie Derkatch. A Celebration of Life will be held October 20th from 4- 6 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Please bring all your happy memories of Jackie to share with our family. We will always carry your memory in our hearts.

DeTURCK CLEMENTINE age 95, October 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Gustaf. Loving mother of Rosalie (and the late Ray) Skinner. Proud grandmother of Doug (Theresa) Clothier, Karen Niemstchk and Sharon Rivard. Also survived by six great-grandchildren. In state Saturday 9:00 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. St. Edmund Catholic Church 14025 Twelve Mile Rd. Warren. Interment Resurrec tion Cemetery. Family suggests Memorial contributions to St. John Providence Hospice 37650 Garfield Clinton Twp., Mich. 48036. For further information call A. H. Peters Funeral Home 586-293-8030. ahpeters.com

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FARNEN GRACE, born September 20, 1925, died October 13, 2012. She was predeceased by her son Christopher Farnen and survived by her children Ryan Farnen (Marilyn), Mark Farnen (Lynda), Mari Ann Farnen and Terrance Farnen (Melissa); her grandchildren David, Kristin, Chad, Jaqueline, Kimberly, Samuel, Adrianna, Joseph and Melissa; and her great-grandchildren Ian and Ella. Visitation will be held, Friday, October 19, 2012 from 4-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral Mass will be celebrated October 20, 2012 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lake Shore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit or the American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate. ahpeters

FETSCO ROBERT W. October 17, 2012, Age 76. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Dear father of Lynne (Greg) Maurer. Loving grandpa of Melissa and Amy Maurer. Dear brother of William (Jo) and Gayle and brother-in-law of Joseph Madej. Member of John F. Kennedy K of C. Usher, parishioner and member of the Men's Club at St. Malachy. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover) Warren. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14115 Fourteen Mile Road (east of Schoenherr) Sterling Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

GANTZ EDITH Age 93, of Florida, formerly of Michigan. Beloved wife for 61 years to the late George Gantz. Devoted mother of Mark (Toby) Gantz and Sheree (Richard) Green. Loving grandmother of Amy (Todd) Gers, Rikki (Amit) Ofek, Adam (Gypsy Modina) Greenstein, Shawn (Tony) Fayne, Michael Green and Lindsay Green. Proud great-grandmother of Jacob Gers, Ethan Gers and Axle Greenstein. Dear sister of Aviva (Eli) Minoff, the late Evelyn (late Alvin) Singer and the late Dana (late Marty) Ament. Cherished sister-in-law of Blanche (late Harry) Gantz, the late Dr. Maurice (late Lee) Gantz, the late Peggy (late Harry) Morris, the late Jean (late Abe) Elman, the late Evelyn (late Dr. Milton) Joseph, the late Benjamin (late Dorothy) Gantz, the late Dr. Irwin (late Rose) Gantz and the late Anna (late Clarence) Cann. SERVICES FRIDAY 10:30 AM AT HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK. www.hebrewmemorial.org

GARIEPY DONNA JEWEL age 82 , passed away October 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Francis G. Gariepy, loving mother of Delores, Diane (the late Michael) Burch, Frank (Kathy), Jim (Eileen), Carol (Hossein) Sadate-Akhavi, Joan (Don) Bertucci and Karen (Keven) Smith; cherished grandmother of Megan and Hannah Burch, Brian, Michael (Sharayah), Andrew and Christopher Gariepy, Gail, Gregory and Paige Gariepy, Christian and Cara Bertucci, Nicholas, Brendan and Austin Smith; dear sister of the late Delores (Tom) Hendren and Thom (Mary) Hamilton; dear sister-in-law of Jeanne Julien. Also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 10 am (in-state 9:30 am) Friday, October 19, 2012 at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, Orchard Lake. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations In Memory of Donna to Odyssey Hospice 25285 W. 11 Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48033 or to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel. Share a memory at www.godhardttomlinson.com

GHESQUIERE ALBERT W. Age 93, October 16, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Gary and Virginia Kaye (Mike) Lutz. Dear grandfather of five and great grandfather of 11. Brother of the late George. Member of the Belgian American Business Club and the Belgian Century Club. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 4 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Friday in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.

GLADWELL ROBERT TREVY, JR. Age 78. October 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Marcia. Loving father of Marla (Tom) Krueger, Treva (Larry) Olinick, Ernie (the late Kimberly) Gladwell, Robert Trevy Gladwell III, and Deanna (Ben) Oliver. Dear grandfather of Amanda, Richard, Jared, Rachel, MaryGrace, Moriah, Seth, Levi, Dustin, Chelsea, Nolan, Nicholas, Robert Trevy Gladwell IV, and Anna Elizabeth Gladwell; and great-grandfather of Lyric Gladwell. Former husband of Mary Cusmano, Ethel Pfeiffer, and the late Jacqueline Gladwell. He reunites with his canine companion Charlie. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20th at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington, MI 48334. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to the Church, the Michigan Humane Society or REGAP. www.thayer-rock.com

GREEN LORI MARIE September 27, 2012. Age 50. Beloved mother of Michelle McFarlane, Gerri, Rachel, Tracy, Kasey and April McGow. Loving daughter of Gerald and Wanda Noel. Dear sister of Dan, Jeffrey, Julie, and the late Randal. Grandmother of 11. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m., at Newburgh United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail. Care and services were entrusted to L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-6200.

HALL BERTHA W. "BUNNY" October 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Winthrop D. Hall and Dr. Rosser L. Mainwaring. Dear mother of Susan H. McCannell (the late Robert J.) and Melissa H. Ziegler. Loving grandmother of Julie E., Alison A., Catherine G. Ziegler and Elizabeth H. McCannell. Also survived by Dr. Mark E. Ziegler, numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn. Visitation 3-6 p.m. Friday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brady, Dearborn, MI 48124 or the Dr. Winthrop D. and Bunny Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund, Oakwood Hospital Foundation, 15500 Lundy Parkway, Dearborn, MI 48126. Oakwood.org/ foundation. www.howepeterson.com.

HEBERT WAYNE F. Age 76, October 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Judith Ann (nee Jablonski) for 51 years. Dearest father of Steven (Chris), Mark (Kelly Scheys), Brian and Lisa (Mike) Lyle. Proud grandfather of Marc, Jack, Jacob, Brooke, Connor, Garret and Jenna. Dear brother of Beverly (Chuck) Lockridge. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. In state Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore until Mass, 10:30 a.m. Donations to the VanElslander Cancer Center or St. John Providence Health System Hospice are greatly appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.

JAKEL LEONA EVELINE October 15, 2012, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Lester. Dearest mother of Jeanette (Matthew) Tubbs, William (Christine), Richard (Janis), Mary Ann MacArthur, Kathryn, Paul (Sheila), Patrick and the late Michael (Victoria). Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), Thursday from 1-9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m. In state Friday 9 a.m. at St. Richard Church, 35851 Cherry Hill (West of Wayne) until time of service at 9:30 a.m. Donations to the National Association for Retarded Citizens is appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

JANICE THOMAS J., age 52, lost his battle with cancer on October 7, 2012. Son of Viola and the late Donald. Father of Jeremy. Memorial visitation Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville. Please share a memory at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

JEFFERS HOWARD V. Age 79. October 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Scott. Dear brother-in-law of Jim Meech. Proud uncle of Karen Goodburn, David Smith and Jim Meech. Howard served in the US Army during the Korean War and was an avid sports enthusiast. A memorial gathering Friday 2-9 pm and a Celebration of Life Service Saturday at 11am at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. Utica, MI 48317. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

JONES JACK P. Age 64 October 15, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Kelli Hyde, Kari (Joseph) Matyscik III and Jason Jones. Grandfather of Kaitlin and Austin Hyde. Brother of Micheal (Crew) Jones. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). www.santeiufuneralhome.com

JURKIEWICZ LOUIS T. Age 95 - October 15, 2012 - Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Gary (Doris) Jurkiewicz. Loving grandfather of Erin (Dan) Friedline, Diana Jurkiewicz, Dianna Borgus, Donna (Jeff) Laiosa and Debbie (Jeff) Hayes. Great- grandfather of Morgan Borgus and Benjamin Friedline. Visitation (today) Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). In state Saturday 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ronald Catholic Church. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com

KERSHAW PEGGY ANN (Westmoreland) age 60, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away October 9th, due to complications from cancer. Peggy was a free-spirited woman, and a joy to all that knew her. She was a caring and compassionate mother, daughter, sister and friend. Peggy is preceded in death by her father, William Westmoreland, and her husband, James Kershaw. She is survived by her mother, Carolyn Westmoreland, her sons, Sam and Ben Kershaw, and her siblings, sister Janet Ryan, and brothers Jim, Paul,and Mickey Westmoreland. She also leaves behind many other friends and family. A celebration of Peggy's life will be held at the Oak Ridge, TN Comfort Inn, on Saturday, October 20th from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers,please make donations to the Habitat for Humanity Foundation.

KOKOSZKA FILOMENA A. October 15, 2012. Beloved sister of Alfreda. Survived by many cousins. Past President of S.S. Peter and Paul Altar Society. Member of St. Maria Goretti D of I and a sewing club. Visitation Friday 11:00 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul, Mass 11:30 a.m. Rosary Thursday 6:00 p.m. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. www.sajewskifh.com

KORKOIAN FRANCES A. Age 94. Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2012 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward B. Korkoian. Loving mother of Edward (Yvonne) Korkoian, Gloria Korkoian and Karen (George) Nigosian. Loving grandmother of Gregory (Laura) Nigosian, Marc Nigosian, Dr. Laura Korkoian, Taleen (Clarke "C.J.") Nigosian Baldwin, George Nigosian and Christopher Korkoian. Dear great-grandmother of Ariana, Victoria, Krikor, Stella, Sona and Eliza. Sister-in-law of Alice (the late Jack) Korkoian, Vivian (the late Manuel) Jamian and the late Rose Kalajian. Frances will be missed by khanamees, nieces, nephews and cousins here in the U.S., in Armenia, France and Odessa (Ukraine). Visitation Friday 1 p.m.- 9 p.m. at The Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 836 N. Main Street, Royal Oak (248) 541-8325. Daughters of Vartan Service at the funeral home on Friday at 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service to follow at 7:30 p.m. In state Saturday 12:45 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Johns Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield. Earthly Resting Place at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Frances' family requests in lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Johns Armenian Church or St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. To send a loving or personal message, please go to www.ekfh.net

KULA JOHN R. "JACK" 75 of Newport, died Thursday, October 11, 2012. Son of John and Mary (Violyn) Kula, he married Joan Luszczynski on May 30, 1964 in Detroit. He was a teacher and coach for thirty years at Southgate Community Schools. Jack is survived by his wife, son Jeff, brother Jerome (Susan) Kula, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his father John, Mother Mary Niemczyk and step-father Joseph Niemczyk. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anne's Church, Monroe, Saturday, October 20th at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent through www.ruppfuneralhomeinc.com.

LACEY TAILOR J. October 15, 2012. Age 18. Dearest niece of Francine and granddaughter of Edwina Pegues. Daughter of Vicky and the late Charles Lacey. Also survived by several brothers and sisters. Visitation Saturday 11 a.m. until time of funeral service 1 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. ahpeters.com

LEGAS SARAH M. Age 92, October 15, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John T. Dearest mother of Gloria, Dennis and Rosemarie. Beloved grandmother of Paul, Kelli, Scott, Shaun, Angela, Bryan and Eric. Loving great-grandmother of Hayle, Marisa, Hunter and the late Dominic. Dearest sister of Helen Kriston, Mary Ammerman and the late Louise Rosky, Agnes Garland, Rose Czajkowski, Henry Graca, Joe Graca and Genevieve Graca. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 N. Wayne Road, (between Warren and Joy). Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to Angela Hospice. www.santeiufuneralhome.com

LO IACONO ROSALIA Age 89, a resident of Macomb Twp., died on October 15. Rosalia is survived by her children Giovanni (Anna Marie), Graziella (Gino) Cracchiolo, Nina (George) Krupa, and Rose Mary (Kris) Miller; grandchildren Rosanna (Giovanni) Maniaci, Salvatore (Pina) Lo Iacono, Pauline and Salvatore Krupa, and Patricia, Christina and Brianna Miller; great-grandchildren Carlo, Marina and Giovanni Maniaci. Rosalia was predeceased by husband Salvatore and grandson Michael Krupa. Visitation Friday, October 19 from 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank in Macomb. Funeral service is Saturday, October 20 at 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr Road in Shelby. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery. Please leave a memory at www.lee-ellenafuneralhome.com

MACKIEWICZ JOYCE Age 85, of Warren, Michigan, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 14, 2012. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 4, 1927, the daughter of David and Dorothy (nee Shirley) Brundle. She was preceded in death by her brother, David. She married Chester Peter Mackiewicz on August 9, 1947. They divorced following 27 years of marriage and he preceded her in death. Joyce is survived by four daughters: Stefanie Wagner (husband Dennis), Susan Ambrozy (husband George Jr.), Jennifer Mackiewicz (husband Steve Blamires) and Nancy Mackiewicz (husband Roger Kennedy) and five grandchildren: Dennis, Jeffrey and David Wagner, and Lee Ambrozy (husband FU Dong) and George Ambrozy III. A memorial service will be held on her birth date May 4, 2013 at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI. A prayer service will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel at Windemere Senior Park Community, 31800 Van Dyke, Warren, MI where Joyce resided for the past year. Visit kaulfuneralhome.com for more information.

MAGNUSON-CHAPSKI MARGARET "PEARL" October 12, 2012 Age 91. Beloved wife of Walter Chapski and the late Herbert Magnuson. Loving mother of Leonard (Becky), Ronald (Beverly), Sharon Capitani (Mason), Karen (Tod) and Eric. Cherished grandmother of Mason (Lori), Jason (Shannah), Derek, Kari (Steve), Kimberly (Brad) and Thomas. Great grandmother of Katelyn, Michael, Nicholas, Ryan, Nathan, Brendan, and Preston. Memorial service Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 11a.m. at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Memorial tributes to Alzheimer's Association. A.J. Desmond & Sons 248-549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

MARKLE GARY October 15, 2012, Age 64. Loving father of Eric and Nicole and Myles Wohl. Family will receive friends Friday 12 – 7p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Memorial tributes to Disabled American Veterans. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

McKINNEY DOLORES October 16, 2012 Age 87 of Ferndale, born in Williamsburg, KY. Local beautician for many years. Also worked at Beaumont Hospital for 15 years. Loving wife of the late Wallace. Beloved mother of Jeff and the late Beverly Hopcroft. Devoted grandmother of Lisa Hopcroft. One of eleven siblings, she is survived by Dorothy Cox and Ancil Parks, Jr. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 p.m. View obituary and share memories at www.desmondfuneralhome.com

MONRO JAMES EARL, age 66 of Gaylord died Monday, October 15, 2012 at his home. James was married for 45 treasured years to Mary Shannon (Hannula). He was a great father to his children Corey James and Sara Jane (Michael) Nadlicki. He was known as a "prankster" to his brother John (Diana) and "Grumpa" to his three grand-dogs. He was also a special uncle to several nieces and nephews. James was a longtime resident of Gaylord. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge and Eagles Club and a member of JBEW Local 17. He retired from the City of Detroit Public Lighting Dept. and became an avid golfer, cyclist and collector of rare and unique things. A memorial gathering will be held at the Nelson Funeral Home on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday October 20, 2012 from 1-4 p.m. with a "time of sharing" to be held at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory be made to the Otsego County American Cancer Society or to the Michigan Humane Society, C/O Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord MI 49734. www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com

NALEPA JOSEPH SYLVESTER Age 81. October 12, 2012. Loving husband of Nancy (nee: Libich) for 57 years. Beloved father of Kathy (the late David) MacDonald, Judith Canavan, Tere (Mark) Ryan, Michael (Kathie) Nalepa, and Nancy (Joe) Kerr. Dear grandfather of Erica Canavan; Douglas, Austin, and Bradley Ryan; Andrew, Patrick, and Clare Nalepa; Joseph and Graceson Kerr. Joe was an active Fourth Degree member and Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Hunt Council. Joe was also a member and Past President of the Good Fellows. He belonged to St. Albert the Great Parish for over 56 years. Joe retired from Barton-Malow in 1995. Visitation will be held at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, Friday from 1-9p.m., with the Rosary at 7p.m. Instate, Saturday at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4855 Parker St. in Dearborn Heights, 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Children's Services, 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd. Clinton, MI 49236.

NAPIER PAUL JONATHAN Age 56 of Ann Arbor, was taken by cancer October 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Edward A. and Marcyanne Napier. Born August 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA., he is survived by his sisters Beverly (Richard Fabian), Joan (Fred Schneider) and brother Gregory (Susan). In addition to his many dear friends, he leaves behind a loving cadre of nieces and nephews; Jonathan Napier (Elise), Katherine Napier, Vanessa Fabian, Emily Schneider, Nicole Fabian, Nicholas Schneider and his grand niece Sophia Napier. Paul was a 1974 graduate of Pioneer HS. Never married, but much loved, he lived life to the edge and was the original Cycle Performance "fast and furious." For more than 30 years, he owned and operated Napier Restoration of Ann Arbor. He was a tireless and consummate craftsman best known for his work rebuilding and restoring classic automobiles and antique pipe organs, including that of Hill Auditorium. His talents, his smiles, his humor, his wisdom and his charity will be missed by all. Visitation for family and friends will be at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Thursday, October 18, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Friday October 19, 10am.

NIEMI DENNIS E. Age 67, October 16, 2012. Beloved father of Karrie Speagle and the late Kurt Niemi. Loving grandfather of Salena and Lukas. Dear brother of Darlene (Dave) Salyers, Valerie (Bob) Morris, and the late Jerry and Neal. Proud son of the late Urho and Ruth Niemi. Dennis worked for Chrysler Corp. at the Warren Truck Plant for 42 years. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Friday 5-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

NIGOSIAN See KORKOIAN, FRANCES A. notice.

NOVAK JOSEPH October 17, 2012. Age 85. Beloved husband of Irene "Honey". Brother of the late Adeline Kolodziej. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas. Mass 1 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig. Scripture Service Thursday 5:30 p.m. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home. 19111 W. Warren. www.sajewskifh.com

PALMER MARY LOU July 12, 1928 -October 16, 2012. Loving wife for over 50 years to the late William. Loving mother of Billy (Denise), Mike, Bob (Debbie), Kathy (Mike) and John (Alison). Grandmother of 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Sister of Marilyn and Leo. Also survived by loving companion, Billy the dog. Born a farm girl, bookkeeper for husband Bill. A proud mother who took her children to all their sports events, which meant a lot to her. Even toward the end of her life she decided what she wanted to wear, who will come to her Traditional Irish Party. It's all about family, and togetherness. She loved to laugh, boat rides, cider mills, and the fruit market. Visitation at Keehn Funeral Home, 706 W. Main St. Brighton, MI 48116. Call for dates and times (810-229-9871).

PASHBY DONALD L. Age 63, October 15, 2012. Dear brother of Walter 'Bill', Harold, Michael (Miriam), Dorothy (Newman) Yeager and Ronald (Kay). Funeral gathering Saturday 1-5pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to Karmanos Hospice. www.santeiufuneralhome.com

PETLICHKOFF MARY October 11, 2012, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Dear mother of Carol (Roger), Maria (the late Buddy), Teresa, Laurie (Doug), Donna (Mark) and the late Thomas. Loving grandmother of Yvette (Steve), Matthew (Kristina) and Hope (Ryan). Dear great grandmother of Levi and baby in waiting. Loved and missed by all. Private Services have been held. Memorial Mass 11am Thursday, November 1, at St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church 3877 Clippert, Detroit. Arrangements by Sajewski Funeral Home, 313-271-2500. Memorials suggested to Marywood Nursing Care Center, 36975 Five Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154.

PIERCE ANN Age 96. October 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Felix. Loving mother of Carol (Michael) Lucas, Marge (Gerald) Guerin, Dorothy (Lester) Chan and Tom (Sandy). Proud grandmother of Susan, Andrew, Robert, Diane, Paul, Carolyn, Allison, Megan, Jessica and Tommy. Great- grandmother of Tyler, Anna, Colin, Brody, Shane and Lucas. Visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Florian Catholic Church, 2626 Poland Street, Hamtramck. Memorials to the wishes of the family are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

POKOJ THERESA CELIE Age 84 – October 12, 2012. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph (Rosalie) Pokoj. Loving sister of Genevieve Dobrzeniecki, John Pokoj, Dolores (Jim) Terebus, Rosalie (Art) Skorupa, and Bernadine (John) Stofanik. Caring aunt of many nieces and nephews especially devoted to Emily. Arrangements entrusted to the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Road). Memorial Mass Saturday 11am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.