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Norman Lewis Melby
April 2, 2009
Norman Lewis Melby, 63 years, of Pinckney, Michigan died Thursday evening April 2, 2009 at his residence after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Norm was born on October 5, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan; the son of Lars and Elizabeth (Trail) Melby. On December 11, 1965 Norm married his loving wife of 44 years Shirley Czerwinski and she survives, he is also survived by his children, James Melby of Hamburg, Laura (Scott) Snuverink of Ann Arbor and Jennifer (Jason) Galloway of Lincoln Park; his grandchildren, Ashley and Ryan Snuverink and Jacob and Joshua Galloway. Norm was preceded in death by his mother, father and a brother, Bruce Melby.
Norm loved outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and golf.
He served his country as a member of the United States Army stationed in Alaska. He continued to serve the community as a 29 year veteran of the Ann Arbor Police Department where he retired with the rank of Lieutenant in 1996.
Norm was an active Member, Secretary and Past Master of Livingston Lodge 76 Free and Accepted Masons. Past Commander of Howell Commandery 28 Knights Templar. Past Worthy Patron of Pinckney Chapter 145 Order of the Eastern Star.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service in his honor, followed by a luncheon, will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:00pm at the Pinckney Masonic Hall 210 Mann St. Pinckney, Michigan 48169. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Michigan Masonic Youth Foundation 1204 Wright Ave. Alma, Michigan 48801.
James Davis Lee
May 25, 2009
James D. Lee, 81 years, of Brighton, Michigan died Monday afternoon, May 25, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell, Michigan.
He was born November 23, 1927 in Catawba, North Carolina; the son of Henry and Mary (Howard) Lee.
Survivors include five daughters, Pam Lee-Campbell (James) of Brighton, Mary Walters of Florida, Candice Lee of Northville, Christy Brennan (Richard) of Royal Oak, Katherine Lee of Brighton; two sons, Robert of Brighton and Jay of Livonia; nine grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Robert, Minnie Lou, Nadine and Pete. Preceded in death by his son, James D. Lee Jr. and his sister Evelyn and brother Joseph.
Jim owned Lee's Tire Market in Detroit for over 60 years and he was also a WWII veteran, serving with the Army Air Corps.
Family will receive friends 1-4 and 6-8PM Thursday, May 28 at Shelters Funeral Home 250 N Mill St. Pinckney, Michigan. Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 29 at Glen Eden Cemetery 35667 Eight Mile Rd. Livonia Michigan. Memorial contributions are asked to the American Heart Association.
Patricia Lichwala
June 30, 2009
Patricia Lichwala, 64 years, of Gregory, Michigan died Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell, Michigan.
Patricia was born June 25, 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan; the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Randazzo) Passalacqua. She married Leonard Lichwala on June 28, 1968 in Wyandotte, Michigan and he survives.
She is also survived by her son, Joseph; mother, Margaret; two sisters, Rosalie Shimkus and Frances Passalacqua.
Funeral mass will be held 11 AM Friday, July 3, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd. Pinckney, Michigan with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Wednesday and 5-8 PM Thursday with a Scripture service at 7:30 PM at Shelters Funeral Home in Pinckney, Michigan and Friday, 10 AM until time of service at St. Marys.
Kimberly Rae Behee
June 11, 2009
Kimberly Rae Behee, 50 years, of Flint, Michigan died Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2009 at her residence.
She was born August 12, 1958 in Abilene, Texas; the daughter of Dale and Barbara (Connaway) Behee.
Surviviors include her mother, Barbara Preston of Howell; brother, Tim Preston of Pinckney and sister, Lyn Benefiel of Cheboygan.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Bartley Frank Davis Jr.
June 8, 2009
Bartley Frank Davis Jr., 84 years, of Pinckney, Michigan died Monday morning, June 8, 2009 at his residence.
He was born April 20, 1925 in Greenville, South Carolina; teh son of Bartley and Julia Harper Davis. Frank married Eleanore "Joey" Brown Sears on October 9, 1976 in Pinckney, Michigan and she survives.
Frank is also survived by two daughters, Diane Lech and Kimberly Wright; his son Frank; step son, Michael Sears and step daughters, Belinda Bird, Barbara Cooke and Brenda Sears; numerous grandchildren.
Frank was a self employed master plumber and a Navy Veteran of WWII.
Funeral service will be 11 AM Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Shelters Funeral Home in Pinckney, Michigan with Rev. Patrick Bonnie officiating. Cremation will follow service. Family will receive friends 2-8PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
