SHIRLEY MARGARET STERNS
STERNS, SHIRLEY MARGARET; age 75; of Lakeville; November 4, 1999; loving wife of the late Ralph; dear sister of John (Lori) and the late Bruce (late Gloria) Dunn; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday, November 9, 1999 12 Noon at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 3-8 p.m. at Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut, Rochester. Shirley will lie in state at the church 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Lake ville Cemetery.

NELLIE B. STRONG
STRONG, NELLIE B.; formerly of Orchard Lake, Michigan; died October 24, 1999 in Fort Smith Arkansas; age 89; survived by her husband Milton L.; son Milton J and wife Nancy; daughter Ellen Sue and her husband James Ash; five grand children and three great-grandchildren. Nellie will be dearly missed.

LaVERN STUART
STUART, LaVERN; of Redford; November 5, 1999; age 88; wife of the late J. Harry; mother of Sara L. Powers (Floyd) and Harry D. Stuart (Beverly); grandmother of Jerry Powers (Corry), Jeff Powers (P.J.), Shiryl Fish (Hilton) and Michael Powers; great-grandmother of 11. Mrs. Stuart was a lifetime member of O.E.S. AREME #503 and former member First Christian Church of Pontiac. Funeral service Tuesday, November 9, 1999, 11 a.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Village of Redford. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

WILLIS E. 'BILL' SHIELDS
SHIELDS, WILLIS E. BILL; of Waterford; died November 10, 1999 at his residence; born March 10, 1925 in Cheboygan, MI; age 74; beloved husband of Lois Shields for 46 years, who he married April 25, 1953; dear father of Lorna (Bob) Sayles of Waterford; grandfather of Nathan Prater and Dylan Sayles, who lovingly called him Papa; brother of Shirley Coke of Hazel Park and Joe (Judy) Shields of Fenton. Mr. Shields was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Army under General Patton. He was a skilled machine repairman and a jack of all trades, always willing to lend a helping hand until he suffered a massive stroke in August of 1992. He will be greatly missed by many loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 1999, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford. The family will receive friends Thursday, 7-9 p.m. and Friday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Interment Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Henry Ford Hospice of West Bloomfield.

MITCHELL R. STEPP
STEPP, MITCHELL R.; of Pontiac; November 8, 1999; age 68; dear husband of Mary; beloved father of Herbert Zolner, Gary (Kimberlee) Stepp of Waterford, Randy (Ann) Stepp of Oxford, Teresa Clouse of Waterford, Bob (Joan) Stepp of Lake Orion. And Karen (John) Ropotos of Waterford. Step-father of William (Regina) Cooney of Waterford, Michael (Renee) Cooney of Commerce, Jeffrey (Cindy) Cooney of VA and the late Kimberly Cooney; dear son of Mrs. Alma (Jack) Yokley ; also survived by 21 grandchildren and 1 late grandchild. Mr. Stepp was retired from Fleet Carrier and was a veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be Friday, November 12, 1999, 2 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Jim Combs. The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorials may be made to the I.H.S. Nursing Home, Clarkston.

STANLEY J. SMITH
SMITH, STANLEY J.; November 9, 1999; age 68; beloved husband of the late Dorothy; dear father of Michael F. Smith (Martha), Mary E. Bross and Patrick M. Smith; dear brother of Ann MacInally; also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Friday 11 a.m. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5-9 p.m., and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Beaumont Hospice.

SANDRA E. WILLIAMS SUMMERS
SUMMERS, SANDRA E. WILLIAMS; of Waterford; November 15, 1999; age 44; arrangements pending at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford 248-674-4181.

DOUGLAS B. SCHOEN
SCHOEN, DOUGLAS B.; of Attica, (formerly Lapeer); November 15, 1999; age 32; loving husband of Patricia Trish; step-father of John; dear son of John of Lapeer; brother of Ronald (Kim) Schoen of Lapeer and Tammy (Jim) Schoen-Drake of Madison Heights; uncle of John Schoen, Stephanie Schoen and Beth Drake; also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins; preceded in death by mother Donna Schoen, 1991. Visitation Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and Friday from 1-9 p.m. Mr. Schoen was a loving father. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed collecting glass, sports cards and antique furniture. He graduated from Lapeer East High School, class of 1985. Funeral services from St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lapeer, Saturday, November 20, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lapeer. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer (810) 664-8111.

DOROTHY J. SUTHERLAND
SUTHERLAND, DOROTHY J.; of Metamora (formerly of Pontiac); November 16, 1999; age 72; loving wife of the late Robert Sutherland, 1990; dear mother of Susan (Mike) Smith of Attica; grandchildren, Bobbie (friend Shawn) Smith, Betty Smith; great-grandmother of Alexis Warren; dear sister of Mary Lane of Keego Harbor, Richard Price of Pontiac, Wilma Merritt of Ortonville and Patricia Kelley of Pontiac; preceded in death by husband, Robert; sisters Helena Hilborn, Lola Jergovich, Doris Strohn, Susan Price; brother, William Price; parents William and Margaret (McLochlin) Price. Mrs. Sutherland was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed QVC, swimming, fishing and bingo. She especially loved her grandchildren. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer 810-664-8111.

VINCENT N. SCHNEIDER
SCHNEIDER, VINCENT N.; of Attica, previously of Pontiac; passed away Tuesday, November 16, 1999; age 73. Born August 5, 1926 in Irwin, PA. He married Donna Mae Finney on February 12, 1955. Mr. Schneider is survived by his wife Donna Schneider of Attica; daughter Paula (Russell) Merriman of Perth, Australia; sons Michael V. Schneider of Pontiac and James T. Schneider of Waterford; one grandson; brothers Al (Louise) Schneider of Frankenmuth, Bill (Jane) Schneider of Waterford, Regis (Eloise) Schneider of Stockton, CA; sisters Rita (Gus) Mathes of Pontiac and Catherine (Allan) Sleep of Atlanta. Funeral service will be Friday, November 19, 1999, 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Imlay City, with burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Imlay City. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City.

LANORA STORM
STORM, LANORA; of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Clarkston; November 5, 1999; age 75; beloved wife of David (Jack); mother of Alfred (Josephine) of Cheboygan and the late Carol Harmer (Dennis); also survived by three grandsons and two great grandsons. Memorial services Monday November 22, 1999 10 a.m. Central Christian Church, Mesa AZ.

EARL DONALD SPRING, JR.
SPRING, EARL DONALD JR.; age 52; of Waterford; went to be with the Lord November 17, 1999; dear son of Earl D. Senior and Joyce Spring of Waterford; loving father of Earl D. (Sharon) Spring III of Clarkston, Matthew T. Spring of Clarkston, and Kari Lea Spring of California; one grandchild; dear brother of Mrs. Vicki (Bill) Spicer of Waterford; nephew of Joan Eddy of Clarkston; very dear friend of Samantha Palazzolo and Anthony of Warren. Mr. Spring was a life-long Waterford resident and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church Pontiac. He was employed in advertising by the Detroit Free Press. Funeral services Monday November 22, 1999 1 p.m. at the Bossardet Funeral Home, Oxford. Reverand Rod Phillips of Baptist Fellowship Church officiating. Interment Crescent Hills Cemetery Waterford. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Baptist Fellowship Church Library Fund or the American Heart Association.

JESSE W. SIMMONS
SIMMONS, JESSE W., JR; of Waterford; November 19, 1999; age 84; husband of the late Evelyn M.; father of Charlene A. Combs (Larry), Beverly J. Stone (Herbert) and Carol S. Tabor; grandfather of Dan, Steve, Chris, Troy, Scott, Shelly and Brian; great-grandfather of Eric, Ashley and Michael; brother of Lila Garrison (Thomas), Thelma Potvin, Phil, Jim, Lloyd and Paul Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a retired test driver for Pontiac Motor Division. Funeral service Monday, November 22, 1999 11 a.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. Brother Dan McCullough officiating. Interment to follow at Christian Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

RHACHEAL RUTH SHELDON
SHELDON, RHACHEAL RUTH; age 17; of Pontiac, Michigan; died November 18, 1999; beloved daughter of Harold (Colleen) Sheldon Jr. and mother Rosalind Sheldon; granddaughter of Harold and Charlotte Sheldon Sr. and Ronald Booth and Jeanette Clark; great-granddaughter of Bertha Meyers; sister of Dawn Sheldon, Harold Sheldon III, Cheryl Fox and John Booth. Memorial service Sunday, 1 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mio, Michigan.

VICTORIA ANGELA STOINSKI
STOINSKI, VICTORIA ANGELA; of Waterford; November 23, 1999; age 85; loving wife of Raymond J. Stoinski; dear sister of Helen Jean (Frank) Zelinski of Roseville; also survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Stoinski was a member of St. Perpetua Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society and was a retired accountant from Ford Motor Company. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 27, 1999, 10:30 a.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Road, Waterford. Celebrant Reverend Richard S. Rakoczy. The family will receive friends Friday 3-8 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Perpetua Catholic Church.

SUSAN GRACE SPRINKLING
SPRINKLING, SUSAN GRACE; of Commerce; died November 23, 1999; at 58 years of age; beloved mother of Michael John Sprinkling; dear sister of Diana Mortimer and Rondi Davison. Memorial visitation will be held Sunday, November 28th from 1 p.m. until the time of funeral services at 4 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake.

WAYNE WILLIAM SMITH
SMITH, WAYNE WILLIAM; of Clarkston; November 26, 1999 at 63 years of age. Beloved husband of Annie Smith; dear father of Timothy J. (Beverly) Best, Joseph L. (Mae) Best, Susan K. Smith and Maureen G. (Eric) Smith; stepfather of Stephen T. Putman and Donna K. (Jerry) Menyhart; grandfather of David and Betsy Best, David, Bryant and Joshua Best, Katie and Shaun Smith and Alek Menyhart; brother of Helen (Jim) Yoder, Lloyd (Betty) Smith, Jim (Carolyn) Smith, JoAnn (Bill) Verhey and Sharon (Ron) Zelyez. Wayne was a member of the Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene in Pontiac and a past board member of the church. He retired from GM at the Pontiac Foundry as a pattern repairman and was a member of the U.A.W. #653. He was raised in Gingelville and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, November 29, 1999 at Silver Lake Church of the Nazarene (520 W. Walton, Pontiac). Interment will follow at Ottawa Park Cemetery. Family will receive friends at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the American Heart Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

VERNON 'SMITTY' SMITH
SMITH, VERNON SMITTY; of Lake Orion; November 27, 1999; age 94; dear friend of Tamela Wolff, Jackie Harris, Bill and Theresa, and Helen Barwig. Funeral services Wednesday 5 p.m. from the Lake Orion Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, where friends may call Wednesday 3 p.m. till the time of service. Rev. Jack Mannschreck officiating. Interment Square Lake Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.

LUCILLE STONEWALL
STONEWALL, LUCILLE; of Oxford; November 27, 1999; at 89 years of age; beloved wife of the late Ralph Stoney Stonewall; dear mother of Ellen Denstedt and the late Ruth La Vigne; grandmother of Douglas (Connie) Denstedt, Wayne (Bonnie) LaVigne, Dan (Bernie) LaVigne, Daryl and Rodger LaVigne; sister of Jean Cullen; also survived by five great-grandchildren. Lucille, along with her late husband, Stoney, formerly owned and operated the Bungalow Market on Voorheis in Pontiac and the Stonewall Construction Co. in Waterford. Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment will follow at Perry Mount Park, Pontiac. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home

LUCILLE L. STEWART
STEWART, LUCILLE L.; of Ortonville; age 90; November 26, 1999; wife of the late Charles; beloved mother of Charles L. (Maureen OMalley), Stewart of Reston, Va; dear grandmother of Benjamin Stewart of Staunton, Il. Mrs. Stewart was a graduate of Lindenwood College in Missouri, and did graduate studies at the University of Iowa and Michigan State University. She taught Economics for over 40 years retiring from Lakeville High School in Otisville in 1976. She was a life long member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ortonville Chapter #286,. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday from the Goodrich United Methodist Church, 8071 South State Rd (M-15) Goodrich. Dr. Steven A. Gjerstad officiating. Arrangements by the Sherman Wilks Funeral Home Ortonville 248-627-3412.

GERALDINE F. STEINHELPER, R.N.
STEINHELPER, GERALDINE F., R.N. GERRY; of Pontiac; entered eternal life November 30, 1999; age 89; preceded in death by husband Leonard Dutch and 7 sisters; beloved mother of Judy (Jim) Montiegel, Jerry (Pat), Chuck (Sharon), Richard, Lynn and Elaine (Dennis) Brophy; she will be sadly missed by 19 adoring grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Gerry was a registered nurse for nearly 50 years at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Pontiac. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Pontiac. The family would like to thank the staff and wonderful caregivers at HIS (Greenery) for all they did. In state Friday 9 a.m. at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, Waterford, until 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Rosary Thursday 8 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, where friends may visit Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Inurnment Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse North, Clarkston.

Albert C. Spittle, Jr.
Spittle, Albert C. Jr.; December 1, 1999; age 77; beloved husband of Betty; dear father of Jacquelyn (Ray) Brown; Kathryn (Warren) Anderson; C. Daniel (Evelyn); Matthew (Deborah); Dorothy (Edward) Starnes; 13 grandchildren; brother of Lillian Choler, Elizabeth Smith and Violet Gundry. Funeral from Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks, (between 14-15 Mile Rd.), Friday, 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday, 3-9 p.m. Memorials to American Lung Association or The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

ALLEN SMITH
SMITH, ALLEN; of Ortonville; age 96; December 2, 1999; husband of the late Minnie and the late Beulah; beloved father of Kathleen (Gary) Bliss of Ortonville, A. Brice (Diann) Smith of Ortonville, Everett (Camille) Smith of Edwardsburg and the late Joyce Fell; father-in-law of Ralph Fell of Decatur, IN; brother of Veda Smith of Decatur, IN, Ruth Johns of Van Wert, OH and Roy Smith of Evansville, IN; also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith retired from GMC after over 30 years of service and was a member of Seymour Lake United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be held 1:30 Sunday from the Sherman Wilk Funeral Home, 135 South Street, Ortonville. Rev. Deborah Line officiating. Interment in Ortonville Cemetery. Mr. Smith will lie in state at the funeral home Friday 6 until 9 p.m. and Saturday 3 until 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be given to Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, envelopes available at the funeral home.

ROBERT C. 'BOB' SWALLOW
SWALLOW, ROBERT C. BOB; age 78; of St. Petersburg, FL; died Wednesday, December 1, 1999 at home; born in Alpena, MI, he moved to St. Petersburg eight years ago from Oxford, MI. He retired in 1987 as Owner and Operator of Rochester Gear Machine in Rochester, MN after 42 years. He served in the army as Staff Sergeant during WWII and received the Purple Heart. He was Lutheran and a member of the DAV and VFW. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth; two daughters, Cristie Lewis, Plymouth, MN and Jan Swallow, St. Petersburg, FL; son, Peter Lewis, Plymouth, MN; two sisters, Dorothy Sabourin, Cheyenne, WY and Mabel Jury, Alpena, MI; and two grandchildren, Kevi and Michael Carroll, both of Plymouth, MN. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes & Cremation Tribute Center, 9th Street Chapel, St. Petersburg, FL.

DEREK ANDREW STORRS
STORRS, DEREK ANDREW; of Goodrich; December 3, 1999; age 26; son of Dennis and Suzanne Storrs; brother of Nicole Sanchez (Benny) and Andrew Storrs; grandson of Guido Rizzuto and friend Laurene Caswell, Betty Hargraves and Delores Storrs; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. Derek was a member of the Goodrich High School football, baseball and hockey teams. He also loved fishing and was very committed to his family. Mr. Storrs will lie in state at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church Tuesday, December 7, 1999, 10:30 a.m. until time of the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Rev. Lawrence Delonnay officiating. Rite of Committal to follow at Ortonville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary Monday 8:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the University of Nebraska Lied Transplant Center. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

ELNA A. SALO
SALO, ELNA A.; of Wixom; age 77; died December 4, 1999 in Minnesota. Survived by her three children: Neil (Ineke) Salo, Anne Salo and Marti (Mike) Garrels; loving grandmother of Carla, Eric, Stephen, Aaron, Jason, Angela, Teal, Joshua and Allison; predeceased by her husband Paul E. Salo in 1997. We will all remember Elnas gentle, kind manner and the light which radiated from her face when she was singing, reading the scriptures and fellowshipping with her family and friends. She will be missed by all. Memorial service and burial at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 1999 at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park, Rose Chapel, 35667 W. Eight Mile Rd., Livonia, MI. Reception following.

ROY M. SHAW
SHAW, ROY M.; of Waterford; December 10, 1999; age 60; beloved husband of Claudette Tindle Shaw; dear father of Linda (Dave) Upham of SC and Jeffrey (Peg) Shaw of SC; brother of Del (Karen) Logan of Waterford, Robert (Donna) Shaw of Waterford and Joyce (Chuck) Moore of Commerce; also survived by seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaw was an Inspector at Ford Motor Company and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pontiac. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the U.A.W. Local #36. Funeral services will be Monday, December 13, 1999, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Dr. Tom Malone, Sr. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Ottawa Park Cemetery.

EARL J. 'BUD' STOCKMAN
STOCKMAN, EARL J. BUD; age 80; of Rochester Hills; December 9, 1999; loving husband of Polly; dear father of Frederick (Debbie) of Salem, Ohio, David Earl (Valorie) of Lake Zurich, Ill, William Charles (Billie Jean) of Leonard, June Ann (Alfred) Pearson of Rochester Hills, Carol (Randy) Fowler of Youngstown, Ohio and Jill (Thomas) Jones of Richmond, Kentucky; survived by 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Mr. Stockman was a member of the Rochester Elks #2225 and he was a Mason and a Shriner. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. Rochester Saturday 3-9 p.m. Interment Beattyville, Kentucky.

THELMA STUDT
STUDT, THELMA; age 81; of Walled Lake; December 13, 1999. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Valerie) Studt and Alan Socall; also five grandchildren. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks South of Maple Rd.) Wednesday, 1 p.m. Interment Walled Lake Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday, 11 a.m. until time of service.

BETTY ANN SLAGHT
SLAGHT, BETTY ANN; of Waterford; December 12, 1999 at 77 years of age. Loving wife of Herbert for 59 years; dear mother of Ronald H. Slaght of Texas and Krystalyne Jenai Antoinelli of Florida; beloved niece of Marian Cooper of Milford; also survived by eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford.

BETTY L. (TEEPLES) STEVENS
STEVENS, BETTY L. (TEEPLES); of Waterford; December 14, 1999; 65 years of age; loving mother of Richard (Deborah) Dolph II of Waterford; dear sister of Marie Friday, Mildred Snap, Colleen Gettys, Nancy (Cleveland) Jenkins, and James (Helen) Golliday; beloved grandmother of Richard G. Dolph III. Betty was a member of the ladies auxiliary of VFW post #1008, Heart of the Lakes in Waterford and a member of Moose Chapter #1674 in Centerville, VA. Funeral services will be Saturday December 18, 1999 11 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment will follow at Crescent Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan, envelopes available at the funeral home.

NELLIE STEVENS
STEVENS, NELLIE; age 80; of Leonard; December 16, 1999; resident of Leonard since 1953; wife of the late William; mother of Terry (Eileen) Stevens of Clawson; grandmother of Rodney, Timothy, Terry, Jr., and Heather; sister of Inez Holland, Janie Spivey and Tunis Creech, all of Kentucky. Funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Neighborhood House would be greatly appreciated.

MARJORIE ELAINE (DICKMAN) SMITH
SMITH, MARJORIE ELAINE (DICKMAN); born January 26, 1924; entered eternal life to be with the Lord on December 14, 1999; she is preceded in death by her late husband Harry Smith and special granddaughter Akita Ervin. She was with her two youngest children James Ervin (Angela), Diana Ervin (Gregory England) and two gifted granddaughters Ameshia Ervin and Miranda England whom were by her side until the Lord called her home. She also has another special granddaughter Jamie Read; also survived by Harry Smith Jr. and family; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; she is survived by a host of friends and two other sons, Larry LeClear and Donald Rose. The funeral service will be held Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Trust 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston with Brother Dan McCullough officiating. The interment is at Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Michigan, the Milford office, and to the family.

GERTRUDE KATHRYN TRUDY SANFORD
SANFORD, GERTRUDE KATHRYN TRUDY; of Bloomfield Hills; December 16, 1999; age 72; wife of the late Glenn; mother of Brenda L. Sanford, Todd R. Sanford and the late Jeffrey A. Sanford; sister-in-law of Edith and Paul Krager. She was a Life member of Forest Lake Country Club and enjoyed golfing and gardening. At the request of Mrs. Sanford a private service was held. Arrangements by Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home.

JOHN SMOLICH
SMOLICH, JOHN; of White Lake; December 16, 1999; at 83 years of age; husband of the late Anne (1976); dear father of Barbara (George) Valks of Pontiac and Patricia (Robert) Golden of Pontiac; also survived by two grandsons: Danny and John and a great granddaughter Shelby. A memorial service will be held, Monday December 20, 1999 1:00 p.m. at First General Baptist Church of Waterford (2933 Frembes Rd.,). The family will receive friends at church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford.

ROSE M. SODITCH
SODITCH, ROSE M.; age 92; of Sylvan Lake; December 18, 1999; beloved wife of the late Steve; dear mother of Milton (Marian) Soditch of West Bloomfield and the late Shirlee Gilson; loving grandmother of Milton S. Soditch, Jr. (Jill) of Brighton, Kathleen Ann Soditch of Sylvan Lake, Gregory Gilson of Waterford and Gale (Martin) McDerment of Waterford; dear great-grandmother of Scott Smithey, Jessica Marian Soditch, Sarah Marie Soditch and Megan McDerment; beloved sister of Barbara (Wallace) Rice; preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Soditch was a member of Our Lady of Refuge since 1965. She enjoyed spending time with the Sylvan Lake Seniors. Friends may visit both Sunday and Monday 5-8 p.m. at the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor. Evening prayers at the funeral home Monday, 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10 a.m. from Our lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Mrs. Soditch will lie in state at the church 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment, Pine Lake Cemetery, West Bloomfield. Memorials to the Our Lady of Refuge School are gratefully acknowledged.

ELSA K. SCHWARZE
SCHWARZE, ELSA K.; of Clarkston; suddenly; December 18, 1999; age 85; preceded in death by her husband Rudy, former owner of Rudys Market; mother of Fred (Doreen) of Clarkston and Robert (Pam) of Arizona; also survived by her granddaughters: Rudi, Casey and Erika; sister of Rosa (Rex) Fenstemaker of Clarkston; aunt of Mary (Ray) Pendergrass of Waterford. Elsa was a member of Clarkston United Methodist Church and Clarkston Rotary Anns. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston with Rev. Trebilcock officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Friends may visit at the funeral home Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family for the college education of her granddaughters.

SHARON LEONE SPICER
SPICER, SHARON LEONE; age 60; of Clarkston, December 22, 1999; beloved wife and soul mate of Charles Spicer for 43 years; dear mother of Daniel (Lea) Spicer, Randall (Linda) Spicer, Charles (Denise) Spicer Jr., Bryan Spicer (Fianc: Karen) and Kimberly Spicer; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; sister of Richard, Robert, Melvin, Gary and John Haines, Donna Herr, Nancy Hodges, Darlene Beasley and Judy Haines. Mrs. Spicer was a home-care giver for elderly women for many years. She loved to play bingo. The funeral service will be Friday, December 24, 1999 at 2 p.m., COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Friends may call on Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 and Friday 11 a.m. until time of service.

ROBERT GORDON STEVENSON
STEVENSON, ROBERT GORDON; age 71; of Highland; December 23, 1999; beloved brother of Florence R. Stevenson Lindemann and the late Margaret Gough and Donald Stevenson; dear brother-in-law of Margaret Stevenson; special companion of Laura Devlin and her children, Doug and Karen; beloved uncle of the Robert C. (Wendy) Stevenson families and Audry (Blake) Hughes families; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and brother and sister-in-laws from the Clay, Grubb and Clanton families; he also leaves many loving friends from the Farrell, Jacobson and Degarmo families. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 East Liberty Street, Milford, Monday, 1p.m. Friends may visit Sunday 12-8 p.m. Interment Beachwood Cemetery, Ontario. Memorials are encouraged to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, P.O. Box 995, Ann Arbor, MI 49106. For information about Ontario arrangements, please call 248-684-6645

(RICHARD) JIM STANZAK
STANZAK, (RICHARD) JIM; of Royal Oak; age 68; passed away on December 22, 1999; loving father of Sandra (Andrew) Winklepeck and Sharon Stanzak; brother of MaryLou (Leonard) Rynski and Thomas Stanzak; two grandchildren (Julia and Christian Winklepeck); beloved uncle of Susan Rynski-Magri (Franck), Robert and John Rynski; Gary and Richard Stanzak. (He hung in, like Gunga Din.); he was loved by family, friends, and co-workers. Memorial service at Oakview Cemetery Chapel, Royal Oak, Saturday, January 8, 2000, at 11:30 a.m.

JIMMIE (JAMES) STEPHENS
STEPHENS, JIMMIE (JAMES); September 4, 1917-December 23, 1999. Jimmie was a retired auto mechanic and Mobil Oil Dealer in Birmingham, MI. He died Thursday, December 23, 1999. He was 82. Jimmie was also a retired pilot instructor in Detroit, MI. Survivors include his wife, Georgia L. Stephens; 5 children, Delores (James) King of Orlando, FL, Jimmie (Marilyn) Stephens III of Pensacola, FL; Charles Stephens, Tampa FL, Michael Stephens, Chris Foster, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Dwayne (Myra) Foster of Los Angeles, CA. Jimmie has 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be at St. John United Methodist Church located at 620 University Dr., Pontiac, MI on Thursday, December 30, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 service with Pastor Moore officiating and O.H. Pye III Funeral Home of Detroit in charge. For more information, call (313) 838-9770.

WILFRED C. ST. LOUIS
ST. LOUIS, WILFRED C.; of Alger, MI; age 58; died December 26, 1999; Mr. St. Louis was an auto worker. Funeral service December 30, 1999 at Sissons Funeral Home, Gladwin, MI. Visitation through December 30, 1999.

DANIEL (SPANKY) SIWANOWICZ
SIWANOWICZ, DANIEL (SPANKY); of Highland; died December 27, 1999; at 47 years of age; beloved husband of Cheryl; loving father of Tommy Robinson, Danny and Jenea Siwanowicz; son-in-law of Norm and Charlotte Reno; brother of Sharon (Doug) Gabbird, Rodney Siwanowicz, Candy (Frank) Jones; brother-in-law of Pam Reno-Linson and Chrisy Lemaster; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 1999 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 East Highland Road, Highland. Visitation Wednesday from 2 until 5 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m.

ROSE E. SCHMIDT
SCHMIDT, ROSE E.; of Holly; December 29, 1999; at 99 years of age; loving mother of Bert (Dolores) Schmidt of Waterford, Marie (Joe) McGilligan of Holly, Tom (Angie) Schmidt of Waterford and Bob (Jo) Schmidt of Oxford; also survived by 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren; preceded in death by two grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Schmidt retired from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac in 1965 after 20 years of service. She was a long time member of Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Waterford. She loved her family, crossword puzzles, reading and traveling the world. Visitation Monday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Vigil for the deceased will be celebrated Monday 7:30 p.m. Instate Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Independence. Memorials may be made to Hospice of I.H.S., envelopes available at the funeral home.

DENNIS DARRELL STRAIT
STRAIT, DENNIS DARRELL; of Auburn Hills; December 30, 1999; age 59; husband of Judy May; father of Pamela Jo Strait and Marvin J. Strait (Bridgette); grandfather of Dana; brother of Jeri L. Esler and the late Arlene Goines and Betty Weber. Mr. Strait served in the U.S. Army and was employed by GM Truck and Bus. He was a member of F & AM #503, Grotto-Past Master, OES #501 and FOE #2887. Mr. Strait was also a member of Harvest Time Church, 214 W. Walton Blvd., Pontiac, MI (248) 383-1740 where his funeral service will be held Saturday, January 1, 2000, 3 p.m. Pastor Tommy W. Hurst, Sr. officiating. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Harvest Time Church. Envelopes available at the church. Arrangements by Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home.

ALINNE R. ELAINE SPENCER
SPENCER, ALINNE R. ELAINE; of Waterford; wife of the late Frank Spencer (January 4, 1999); dear mother of Richard Rick (Marty) Spencer of White Lake and Kenneth Ken (Susan) Spencer of Holly; beloved sister of Michelle Mickie Evans, Eileen Baldoni, Carole Kilburn, Pat (Rick) Francis, Billy (Gerry) Ferguson, Rose (Ray) Short, Vincie Ferguson and the late Lynn Ferguson; loving grandmother of Holly, Katie, Rachel, Brooke, Johnathon and Delia; great-grandmother of Kayla; also survived by many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by her loving family pet, Buddy (August, 1999). Mrs. Spencer was formerly employed by American Greetings. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral service Tuesday, January 4, 2000, 1 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Holly. The family will receive friends Monday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

VIANN SNEDDON
SNEDDON, VIANN; of White Lake; January 3, 2000 at 70 years of age; beloved wife of Walter; dear mother and mother-in-law of ViAnn (Michael) Southard, Alisa (Dennis) Planck, the late Wally Sneddon and Irene Sneddon; grandmother of eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sister of Jim (Nadine) Merriman. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2000 at Maranatha Foursquare Church, 1240 Jay, Waterford. Memorial contributions suggested to the Bill Oldenburg Fund at Maranatha Foursquare Church. Arrangements entrusted to the Union Lake Chapel of the ELTON BLACK & SON FUNERAL HOME (248) 363-7135.

HENRY CHARLES SIBARY
SIBARY, HENRY CHARLES; age 78; of Rochester Hills; January 4, 2000. Arrangements are pending at Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester.

THELMA G. SPENCER
SPENCER, THELMA G.; age 88; of Rochester Hills; January 11, 2000; loving wife of the late Laird; dear mother of Laird B. (Susan) Spencer Jr. and Mary Owen Pelican; grandmother of Tracee Spencer, Owen Papke and Sue Kelly; great-grandmother of Kevin and Keith Papke, Michael and Ellen Kelly; survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Spencer was the Avon Twp. Clerk from 1961-1980. She was President of Oakland County Clerks Association in 1980 and former Secretary for the Michigan Township Association. Mrs. Spencer received the Liberty Bell Award for Outstanding Community Service from the Rochester Bar Association and The Greater Rochester Area Outstanding Citizen Award from the Rochester Chamber of Commerce in 1985. Funeral service Friday, January 14, 2000, 11 a.m. at St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road, Rochester. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Suggested memorials to the O.P.C. Burial in Van Hoosen Jones Cemetery.

ELAINE E. SKARRITT
SKARRITT, ELAINE E.; of Oxford; January 11, 2000; age 74; predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Skarrit; Survived by son, Gary (Denise) Skarritt of Lake Orion; grandmother of Ryan and Kelli; dear friends, Randy and Debbie Ihrke. Lying in state Thursday, January 13, 7-9 p.m. at the Bossardet Funeral Home. Visitation is Friday, January 14, 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Saturday, January 15, 11 a.m. at the funeral home where the elder Tom Smelser will be preciding. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Oxford.

JEAN E. STERRITT
STERRITT, JEAN E.; of Waterford; January 14, 2000; age 72; wife of Billy; mother of Nancy (Stan) Sleight, Brett (Shelley) Sterritt, Rebecca (Ted) Ferency and Judy (Jack) Shader; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Private family service was held. Arrangements entrusted to the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston.

FLOYD F. SMITH
SMITH, FLOYD F.; age 96; formerly of Pontiac; went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2000; He was the loving husband of Isabel Smith and the late Mildred Beatrice Smith; dear father of Gloria (late George) Newell of Waterford, Carol (James) Stott of Holly and Christine Seldon (Jack) Hamor of Florida; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren. He was a long time resident of Pontiac and was the owner of FF Smith Sales and Service of Pontiac for over sixty years. He retired to Florida in 1987. He was an avid golfer and made a hole in one at the age of 89. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge #810 where he served as the organist for the drill team. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2000 at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Pastor Edwin Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Final resting place will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Memorial donations may be made to the First Missionary Church of Clarkston.

ETHEL MAE SHIFLETT
SHIFLETT, ETHEL MAE; of Portland, TN, formerly of Waterford; January 12, 2000; at 80 years of age; beloved wife of the late Harry E. Shiflett (1992); dear mother of Marthanna (Thomas) Ferguson of Waterford and James Shiflett of Gainsborough, TN; grandmother of Aaron Shiflett, Richard, Andrew and Lee Ferguson. Mrs. Shiflett was a former member of Faith Baptist Church of Waterford. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2000 at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Pastor Jim Combs officiating. Interment will follow at Crescent Hills Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church. Envelopes available at funeral home.

FLORETTA M. SABOURIN
SABOURIN, FLORETTA M.; of Pontiac; age 83; died January 16, 2000; beloved mother of Gary (Yvonne) Sabourin of Pontiac, Ronald (Carolyn) Sabourin of Flint and Robert (Michele) Sabourin of Oxford; loving grandmother of ten, great-grandmother of seven; dear sister of Alman (Leola) Miller of Lake City; preceded in death by her husband Arlington and brothers Fred, Windell, Johnnie and Donald. Funeral service 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at the HURON STREET CHAPEL, Huntoon Funeral Home, 855 W. Huron in Pontiac with Father John Wynnycky officiating. Interment at Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, January 18 from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

JOHN SHARPE
SHARPE, JOHN; age 80; of Highland Twp.; January 14, 2000; beloved father of Harold Sharpe of Highland, Leon (Linda) Sharpe of Holly and Linda Sharpe of White Lake; beloved grandfather of Matthew (Nicole) Sharpe of Holly and Meghan Sharpe of Holly; dear great-grandfather of Mitchel Sharpe of Holly; dear brother of Lucille Bergen of Tawas, Fredia Lenter of Twinning, Avis Sharpe of Alger, Robert Sharpe of Waterford, Betty (Lee) Welch of Highland, Elsie (Jim) Jacobs of West Branch and Evlyn Charlick of Beverton; also survived by several nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral service from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Wednesday, 11 a.m. Officiating Rev. John Harris. Interment West Highland Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Memorials to Boy Scouts of America Clinton Valley Council. For further information, call 248-684-6645.

HILDA STANTON
STANTON, HILDA; of Clarkston, formerly of Royal Oak; January 18, 2000; age 88; preceded in death by her husband, John; mother of Gary (Sue) and Geri (Gene) Williams; also survived by 7 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren; sister of Ben Zeunen. Memorial service Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, with Don Kevern officiating.

EDWARD J. 'PINKY' SZOPJAK
SZOPJAK, EDWARD J. PINKY; age 77; of Highland for 22 years, raised in Hamtramck; January 19, 2000; beloved husband of Wanda M. (Majewski) Szopjak; dear father of Gregory (Linda), Donna (Daniel) Rasmussen and Gary (Carolyn); grandfather of Amy, Chad, Erica, Debra, Ashley, Kevin and Kimberly; dear brother of Lillian Peltier; predeceased by his twin brother, Albert and four other brothers and sisters. Edward retired as a Carpenter in the Construction Business, was a lifetime member of the Carpenters Union, a member of the DAV and was a veteran of the U.S. Army WWII. Memorial service 10 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2000 at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 11200 E. 12 Mile at Cambell, in Warren. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions the charity of your choice.

LLOYD 'BUD' SIMMONS
SIMMONS, LLOYD BUD; of Waterford Twp.; January 22, 2000; age 81; loving husband of the late Janie E. for 53 years; father of Pat Trish Crisman (Dale) of Marion, Jim Simmons of Waterford, Margie Kasten (Pastor Alan) of Brighton, Vanessa Vanaman (Pastor Todd) of Davisburg and Sam Simmons of Waterford; grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 14; brother of Thelma Potvin, Jim Simmons, Phil Simmons, Midge Garrison (Tom) and Ike Simmons (Barb); friend of the family Debbie Jewel. Mr. Simmons was a self employed brick mason and was a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and served with the 32nd Photo Reconnaissance Unit. He was a member of V.F.W. #1008 Heart of the Lakes and a founding member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church of Brighton. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2000, 1 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. Pastor Alan Kasten and Pastor Todd Vanaman officiating. Interment to follow at Ottawa Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

ESTA J. SERRELL
SERRELL, ESTA J.; age 76; of Holly, formerly of Rochester; January 22, 2000; loving wife of Grant (Joe); dear mother of Janice (Thomas) Wywrot of Clarkston, William J. (Corrine) Serrell of Ypsilanti and the late Grant J. Serrell; loving grandmother of Jennie and Jason Clark; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Esta loved playing golf and bridge with her many friends and family. She enjoyed entertaining at her home on Tipsico Lake. Everyone was always welcome to stop in for a meal and or a game of cards. SHE WILL BE MISSED!!!! Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-7 and Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Dr. in Rochester. Services will be held Thursday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends Alliance in Detroit (Envelopes will be available at the funeral home).

GALE I. STOPPERT
STOPPERT, GALE I.; of New York City, formerly of Waterford; January 20, 2000; at 45 years of age; beloved wife of Robert Richardson; loving daughter of Paul and Cora Stoppert of Waterford; beloved sister of Stephen Stoppert of New York City; also survived by numerous friends and relatives throughout Michigan and New York. Gale was in private law practice in Manhattan. No local service is being held. Memorial donations may be made in Gales name to a charity of donors choice.

HEDWIG M. SHUBERT
SHUBERT, HEDWIG M.; age 89; of West Bloomfield, formerly of the Alpena area; passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at the home of her daughter in West Bloomfield. Born Hedwig M. Andrzejewski on July 22, 1910 in Posen to Andrew and Julia (Kopcha) Andrzejewski. In 1927 she married Joseph Shubert at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Posen. He preceded her in death in April 1968. Mrs. Shubert had lived in Pontiac from 1957 1979 and was the manager of the West Side Lanes Restaurant in Pontiac from 1962 until 1978. She is survived by son, Norbert of Clarkston; daughters, Rose Chaput of West Bloomfield, Theresa (Frank) Ravitz of Alpena and Joann (Dale) Huggler of Alpena; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four brothers; three sisters; son-in-law, Damien Budnick and daughter-in-law, Eloise Shubert; preceding her in death were son, George; daughter, Marie Budnick; two sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. Shubert is at the Bannan Funeral Home, where friends may call on Friday from 2-9 p.m., where a Parish Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. On Saturday, her body will be taken to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church for visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m., with Rev. Kenneth Stachnik officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan.

MARTHA E. SNYDER
SNYDER, MARTHA E.; age 57; of Rochester Hills, MI; died Thursday, January 27, 2000 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. She was born October 22, 1942 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Ronald Melvin and Ethel May (Davison) Dodds. On October 8, 1966 she married James F. Snyder in Dearborn, MI. She was a member of National Campers and Hikers Association and Sterling Heights Genealogical and Historical Society, Inc. She also participated in Neighborhood Watch at Chateau Avon. Mrs. Snyder is survived by her husband, James; two sons, Kenneth of San Jose, CA and Sean of Oak Park; two step-sisters, Kunnie (Clay) Briggs of Irving, TX and Margaret Walker of Denver, CO. Religious services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday from DIENER FUNERAL HOME, 48271 Van Dyke, Utica. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-9 p.m. and Monday, 1-9 p.m. Interment will be in Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in her memory.

DR. JOHN MICHAEL SIEMIANOWSKI
SIEMIANOWSKI, DR. JOHN MICHAEL; age 45; of Rochester Hills; January 27, 2000; loving husband of Joanie; dear father of John, Jill and Jeffrey.; son of John and Jennie Siemianowski; brother of Valerie Durkin, Joe Siemianowski, Ed Siemianowski, Mary Davilla and Lisa Lynn; brother-in-law of Walter (Shirley) Adamczyk and Janice (Wesley) Wolak; survived by many nieces and nephews. Dr. Siemianowski was a Veterinarian at Oakland Animal Hospital for 22 years. Funeral service Monday, January 31, 2000, 11 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Boulevard, Rochester. The family will receive friends Saturday, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, 2-9 p.m. The family suggest memorials to the Community Foundation of Greater Rochester. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

WILLIE MAE SLEDGE
SLEDGE, WILLIE MAE; of Pontiac; died January 29, 2000; age 84; wife of the late Nehaman Sledge; daughter of Mattie Brown; sister of Mary Eatmon of Pontiac, the late Chester Bell, Spence Kinard and Jim Horn; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and special friends including Ruth Pence, Emery L. and Linda Pence, Mary Hardiman, Amanda Ellis, and Ernestine Jefferson. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at Chapel Cobbs Funeral Home. Burial Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Lying in state at the funeral home Wednesday after 12 noon. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

JANE S. (COLEGROVE) SPOOR
SPOOR, JANE S. (COLEGROVE); age 53; of Milford; suddenly January 29, 2000; beloved wife of the late Forrest; beloved mother of Jeffery (Julie) Spoor; beloved step-mother of Theresa (Rex) Ross, Denise Charlick, Dennis (Deb) Spoor, Donald (Jackie) Spoor and Diane (Dick) Heino; beloved daughter of Virgil Jim Colegrove and the late Anna Colegrove; dear sister of James (Jeannine) Colegrove, Samuel (Sally) Colegrove, Judy (Jim) Dailey and Anne (Dan) Corcoran. Funeral service from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Thursday, 11 a.m. Officiating Robert Storey. Interment Milford Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. For further information, call (248) 684-6645.

ELEANOR LOIS STEELE SHONDELL
SHONDELL, ELEANOR LOIS STEELE; age 70; of Rochester; Lois passed away at her home on January 29, 2000; loving wife of the late Bob; dear sister of Janet R. Steele Freeman and Gwen Ellen Steele Billiau; aunt of Deborah J. Freeman Miller, Charles Steele Freeman, Steven Earle (Sue), Kevin Dean (Ruth), and Douglas Neil (Dawn) Billiau; also survived by five grandnephews and one grandniece; step-mother of Christine and Robert Shondell. Funeral service Wednesday, February 2, 2000, 11 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind or the Wilson Cancer Center at Troy Beaumont.

JAMES (JIM) F. SMITH
SMITH, JAMES (JIM) F.; age 71; of Oakland; February 1, 2000; loving husband of Beverly; dear father of James C. (Leslie) of San Deigo, Judy R. (Carl) Amante of Las Vegas; loving grandfather of Erika Ann Smith; also survived by an aunt, uncle and several cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 6th, 2:00 p.m. at Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Rd., Rochester. Arrangements were handled by Pixley Funeral Home.

THOMAS B. SHAW
SHAW, THOMAS B.; of Orion; January 31, 2000; age 47; loving son of Shirley Shaw; dear brother of Duane (Linda) Shaw; also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his father Duane, and a brother, Tyler. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 4, 2000, 10 a.m. at the Voorhees, Siple & Summerford Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., Pontiac. Interment Perry Mt. Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

BETTY JANE SCHOTT
SCHOTT, BETTY JANE; of Oxford, formerly of Livonia; age 79; died January 28, 2000; born April 13, 1920 in Detroit; loving wife of the late Bert Schott, Jr.; survived by her children, Mrs. Linda Bourgeois of North Branch, Deborah Schott of Oxford and Mrs. Cynthia DeHerder of Oxford; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Schott was a computer operator for Chrysler Corporation. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Funeral service 2 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2000 at Bossardet Funeral Home, with Rev. Raymond Lunley officiating. Memorials to the American Lung Association appreciated.

ALICE A. SAUNDERS
SAUNDERS, ALICE A.; of Clarkston; February 3, 2000; age 67; beloved wife of James E. for 43 years; she was a loving mother of Daniel (Donna) Saunders of Utica, Jill (Mark) Skobel of Houston and Susan (Gary) Hyde of Holly; Alice was a wonderful nana to Carl, Joshua, Danielle, Julie, Steven, Gary and Darla; also survived by her mother, Laura Krueger; and dearest sister, Florence (Ernest) Oppliger of Port Huron. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the St. Trinity Lutheran Church, Clarkston, with Rev. Eugene Koessel officiating. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, Friday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach.

ANNE STINEBISER
STINEBISER, ANNE; age 91; February 2, 2000; of Waterford, formerly of Detroit; dear wife of the late Carl; beloved mother of Ronald (Rosemarie), Carol McNally (Gerald) and the late Gerald Stinebiser; six grandchildren; dear sister of Anthony Bahr. Funeral arrangements in the care of Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Friday, 3-8 p.m. Scripture service 7 p.m. Funeral Mass, 10 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.

ALICE A. SAUNDERS
SAUNDERS, ALICE A.; of Clarkston; February 3, 2000; age 67; beloved wife of James E. for 43 years; she was a loving mother of Daniel (Donna) Saunders of Utica, Jill (Mark) Skobel of Houston and Susan (Gary) Hyde of Holly; Alice was a wonderful nana to Carl, Joshua, Danielle, Julie, Steven, Gary and Darla; also survived by her mother, Laura Krueger; and dearest sister, Florence (Ernest) Oppliger of Port Huron. Funeral service Saturday, 11 a.m. at the St. Trinity Lutheran Church, Clarkston, with Rev. Eugene Koessel officiating. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, Friday, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Memorials may be made to The Arthritis Foundation.

GARY E. SLATER
SLATER, GARY E.; age 51; of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Royal Oak; died February 6, 2000; in Troy. He was born May 18, 1948 in Detroit to Harold and Mary. Surviving are his wife Janice K. Means; grandmother Mabel Sparling; step-father Eddie Orr; siblings Diane (Edward) Caudill and David Slater; nephews Bruce and Steve Caudill. Visitation 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Memorial Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams, Bloomfield Hills. Memorial contributions suggested to Cranbrook Hospice or Habitat for Humanity South Oakland Affiliate.

FERN J. SHEFFIELD
SHEFFIELD, FERN J.; of Walled Lake; February 6, 2000; at 87 years young; beloved wife of the late Earl D. Sheffield for 37 years; loving mother of Jeanette (Pete) Mullins, Dick (Marianne) Pratt, Linwood (Donna) Pratt, Betty (Bill) Holey, Joan (Ed) Holey, Joseph (Debbie) Kostansek, Charlotte I. Welch, Janet (Wylie) Cocheran, Ruth (Charlie) Bartlette, Bonnie (Stan) Hargraves, Earleen (Robert) Bowling, and Chris (Paul) Allen; dear grandmother of 45 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; sister of Louise LaClaire, Thelma Pettingill, Hazel Kitchen, Cora (Duke) Schott, Agnes (Donald) Allen, Kenneth (Florence) Sohmer and the late Neva Lutz; also survived by many close friends. Mrs. Sheffield retired from GM after 27 years of service and was an avid dancer. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 10, 2000 at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake. The family will receive friends Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

ANN SELLERS
SELLERS, ANN; of Clarkston; February 5, 2000 at 73 years of age; loving wife of Joyce for 49 years; loving mother of Karlyn (Michael) Dillard of Waterford, Karla Weiberg of Waterford, Cheryl (Brad) Seger of Okemos, Janice (Derrick) Geiger of FL; sister of Margaret Kosiba of TN, Nancy (Brian) Lickey of Goodrich, Samuel Horbatiuk of Waterford, and Andrew Horbatiuk; preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell Horbatiuk and a sister, Violet Barclay; beloved grandmother of Melissa, Meghan, Shanna, Matt, Stephen, Joshua, the late Samantha, Sarah, Joseph, Sarina, Sharissa, Victoria, Savannah and Jordan. Funeral service Thursday, February 10, 2000, 1 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends Wednesday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Alano Club.

JOHN CAMPBELL SIVER
SIVER, JOHN CAMPBELL; of Waterford; February 9, 2000; age 70; husband of the late Marjorie J.; father of Michael J. Siver, Katheleen Nichols (John), Robin Duval (John), and Patricia Carter (Scott); grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1; brother of William Siver; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Siver served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of V.F.W. #1008, Heart of the Lakes and a retired firefighter from the City of Pontiac. Funeral service Saturday, February 12, 2000, 11 a.m., Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. Pastor Richard D. Oliver officiating. Interment to follow at Four Towns Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.

GERALD W. SAMPSON
SAMPSON, GERALD W.; of White Lake; February 12, 2000; age 62; loving husband of Geraldine Perry Sampson; beloved father of Vernetta (Gary) Nunnery of Highland, Versita Dailey of White Lake and Brian Sampson of Dearborn; father-in-law of Bill Dailey of Wayne; dear brother of Mickey (Susan) Sampson of Indian River; beloved grandfather of Aimee Nunnery, Craig Nunnery, Ethan Dailey and William Bud (Pam) Dailey; special friend of Tim, Jacque, Zach and Luke Brandel. Mr. Sampson was retired from Ford Motor Company in Wixom. He was an active member and Deacon at the Christian Church of White Lake and was a former member and Deacon of the Elizabeth Lake Church of Christ. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 16, 2000, 11 a.m. at the Memorial Church of Christ, 3035 Five Mile Rd., Livonia. Officiating Ministers Mark Billiter, Bill Hill and Randy Greene. The family will receive friends Monday, 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2-9 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Rd., Waterford. Visitation at the church on Wednesday after 10 a.m. Interment Highland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Christian Church of White Lake.

HARRY A. STOLTE
STOLTE, HARRY A.; of Troy; February 15, 2000; age 75; beloved husband of Doris for 52 years; loving father of Dennis (Rosylnn) Stolte of Ann Arbor and Keith (Cheryl) Stolte of Oak Park; dear grandfather of Jordan, Hillary, Bronson and Chelsea. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-5 and 7-9 at the Pixley Funeral Home (322 W. University Drive, Rochester). Services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Foundation.

JEWELL L. SCOTT
SCOTT, JEWELL L.; of Frasier; February 15, 2000; at 76 years of age. Loving wife of the late Calvin (1990); dear mother of Dan (Sandra) Scott of Waterford; sister of Earl (Adeline) Franklin, Arvel Franklin, Estell (James Walter) Hastings, Blondell Speck and Sylvia (Andre) Zambardi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 17, 2000 11 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-9 p.m.

JAMES E. SAUNDERS
SAUNDERS, JAMES E.; of Clarkston; February 16, 2000; age 67. He was married to Alice for 43 years who entered eternal life on February 3rd. He was the loving father of Daniel (Donna) Saunders of Utica, Jill (Mark) Skobel of Houston, TX and Susan (Gary) Hyde of Holly. Jim was a wonderful grandpa to Carl, Joshua, Danielle, Julie, Steven, Gary and Darla. Also survived by brothers Robert, Charles and William. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Trinity Lutheran Church, Clarkston with Rev. Eugene Koessel officiating. Interment Rock Falls Cemetery, Harbor Beach. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Trust 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. and directly at the church after 10 a.m. Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or St. Trinity Lutheran Church.

KATHLEEN M. STALEY
STALEY, KATHLEEN M.; of Waterford, formerly of Southfield; February 23, 2000; age 97; preceded in death by her husband Wilfred; mother of Rita Tippen of Holly; grandmother of Kathleen Romberger, Margaret Tippen, Maureen Tippen and Elizabeth Napier; also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Kathleen was a member of St. Alexander Catholic Church of Southfield and was a foster grandparent until she was 92 years old for the Plymouth Center and Methodist Childrens Village. Funeral arrangements being completed by the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston. (248-625-5231) .

MARY H. SELLMAN
SELLMAN, MARY H.; of Commerce Twp.; February 21, 2000 at 78 years of age; beloved wife of the late Donald; dear mother of Gary (Terri) Sellman, Donald (Suzanne) Sellman, Cynthia Sellman and the late Marlene Couch; former mother-in-law of David Couch; dear grandmother of Lia, Deone, Lauren, Marcy, Megan, Donald, Madeline, Kimberly and the late Andrey; great-grandmother of five; favorite sister of John Walch and George (Catherine) Walch. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2000 at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovahs Witnesses, 1040 S. Williams Lake Road, Union Lake.

ELEANOR MARY JANE SMITH
SMITH, ELEANOR MARY JANE; age 86; February 24, 2000; of Hazel Park, formerly of Berkley; beloved wife of the late Arlin G. Smith; dear mother of LeRoy (Merrill Lee) Phillips, Mrs. Barbara (Norman) Allison and Monte Smith; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sister of Mrs. Elizabeth Mueller; sister-in-law of Mrs. Bea Hildenbrand and Mrs. Emily Phillips. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 South Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), Troy (248) 689-0700. Funeral Saturday 12:00 noon at funeral home. Inurnment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the Alzheimers Association.