Everard "Alvin" Taylor
Age 90, of Milford, April 27, 2006. Beloved husband of Juanita. Dear father of Sandra (Alfred) Marino, Donna (Frederick) Ray, Nancy (John) Carrier, Cindy (Tim) Kerby and the late Sharon Karrio. 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Erra M. Shipp. Funeral was held at Milford Presbyterian Church, Monday, May 1st. Rev. John Harris officiated. Burial Roseland Park Cemetery. For further info. call Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors at 248-684-6645 or visit LynchFuneralDirectors.com.
Terry D. Gregory
63, of Prudenville passed away on Friday, April 28, 2006 at King Nursing Centre, Houghton Lake. Terry was born in Frankfort on October 6, 1942 to Dudley O. and Alfreda J. (Johnson) Gregory. He was married on November 20, 1985 in Milford, Michigan to Anita M. Spencer and worked in the Milford and Pinckney areas for many years as a tool and die maker. The couple moved to the Houghton Lake area five years ago. Surviving Mr. Gregory are his wife Anita M. Gregory of Houghton Lake; Four Daughters; Billie Sue (Paul Tiney) Burke of Houghton Lake, Penny (Craig) Weinberger of Highland, Kecia (Chris) Weinberger of Highland and Tioffani (John) McElligatt of Naples, Florida; Two Sons; Mark (Wendy) Bryant of Waterford and Tory Gregory of Farmington Hills; Twenty five Grandchildren; Five Great Grandchildren; One Sister, Marlene Ellis of Frankfort and several Nieces and Nephews. Private family funeral services for Mr. Terry D. Gregory have been conducted. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider The Old Country Church, Federal Avenue, Houghton Lake, MI. Christler Funeral Home, Houghton Lake Chapel served the family.
Lila L. McCurdy
Age 91 of Cookeville, TN formerly of Dade City, Fl & a longtime resident of Michigan, April 4, 2006. Loving wife of Lawrence N. McCurdy. Dear mother of: Larry E. (Pauline) McCurdy of Clearwater, Fl; Patricia (Jim) Foss of Rotonda West, Fl; Gerald (Cynthia) McCurdy of Onstead, MI; Richard (Georgia) McCurdy of Cookeville, TN; Barbara (Bob) Bahr of Marietta, Ga. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great-grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at West Highland Baptist Church 1116 S. Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, August 4, 2006 at 2 p.m.. Interment West Highland Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to your local Hospice Center. For further information please call Lynch & Sons Funeral Home-Milford 248-684-6645
Barbara L. Hughes
Of Venice, Fl., died Tuesday, April 25, 2006. She was born February 19, 1932 in Flint, MI., and came to Venice in 1989 from Milford, MI. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Hugh; her children, Jeffrey (Cheryl) of Highland, MI. Cynthia Krause (Bill Bilas) of Bradenton, FL. and Kris (Jennifer Storing) of Commerce Township, MI; two grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Hughes of Highland, MI; and a brother, Robert (Jean) Calhoun of Youngstown, OH. A gathering of family and friends was held at the family residence on Thursday, April 27th. The family requests that donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238
Diane Marie (Ludwig) Irish age 59
Of Attica, died August 16, 2007 at her home. Born September 28, 1947 in Pontiac, MI to Glenn and Mary Ludwig. She is survived by her loving husband, Dale Irish; daughters, Patricia Irish, Connie Irish, Andrea (Aaron Michaels) Irish; grandson, Zachary Cantwell; sisters, Debbie, Sherry; brothers, Alan, Randy; father, Glenn A. Ludwig. Also many loving Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and In-Laws. Diane is preceded in death by her loving mother Mary Agnes (Houck) Ludwig and her loving brother, Dennis Ludwig. Diane was tenderly devoted to her dogs, Willy and Chewie, as well as all other animals. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Society are greatly appreciated. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM from Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Friends may visit Tuesday 11 to 4 and 5 to 9. A rosary service will be held Tuesday at 7 PM.
Joan Faba age 72 Of Lapeer formerly of Roseville died August 19, 2007. She was born November 24, 1934 in Detroit to Enrico and Italia Zuccaro. Joan was very active in theatre and loved acting in plays. Joan married Robert Faba October 8, 1955 and loved him dearly; she called him “Sweetheart Dolche.” Joan was a very selfless person who always prayed for others, even strangers, who were in need of God’s blessings. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert; children, Robert Faba, Judy (Jim) McKenna, John (Marcia) Faba, Alice (Gerald) Petty, Joanne (Ryan) Spear, Gary Faba, Kathryn (Barry) Thompson, Louis Faba; grandchildren, Crystal, Eric, Robert, Matthew, Courtney, Katy, Ryan, Brittany, Elyse, Thomas; great-grandchildren, Ben, Joshua, Caleb; siblings, Vera (Ron) Pellerito, Robert (Barbara) Zuccaro, Ronald (Ann) Zuccaro, Debbie (Mark) Herman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Enrico and Italia Zuccaro; and sister, Mary Zuccaro. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday August 22, 2007 at 11:00 AM from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lapeer. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer, Tuesday August 21, 2007 2-9 PM (7 PM Rosary Service). Memorials may be made to Joan’s Place Memorial Fund, a trust in Joan Faba’s memory.
Richard Gibbs
Funeral from Milford United Methodist Church Thursday 11am, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford. Reverend Gregg Mayberry officiating. Burial Highland Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, Wednesday 3-9pm. Memorials encouraged to Milford United Methodist Church.
Alberta Stoy
Funeral from St. George Episcopal Church, 803 W. Main Street, Brighton, Friday December 14, 2001 at 11 AM. Reverend Gretchen Bingea officiating. Burial to follow in Milford Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Thursday 3-9PM. Memorials to Livingston County Hospice Appreciated.
Evelyn M. Maguire
age 85, a longtime resident of Oxford, March 5, 2004 Beloved wife of the late Brendan. Loving mother of Joanne (David) Sweeney, Suzan (Barton) Hodge and George (Dawn) Maguire. Grandmother of: Linda, Laura, Jeff, Kathy, Bart, Tina, Lissa, and Heather. Also 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral from St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd, Tuesday 11:00 AM. Interment Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Bossardet Chapel Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors 39 W. Burdick, Oxford (2 Blks West of Lapeer Rd) Monday 5-9 PM. Memorials to the Northeast Oakland Historical Society, Hospice of Michigan or the American Heart Association appreciated.
Shirley A. (Reile) Darlow
age 75 of Rochester, formally of Grosse Pointe Woods, March 8, 2004 Beloved Wife of the late Ted Darlow, and the late William Reile. Loving Mother of Mark ( Nancy) Reile, Paul ( Sandy) Reile. Loving Grandmother of Lauren, Michelle, David, and Lisa. Dear Sister of Stewart (Del) Mallison. Funeral from Lake Orion United Methodist Church 140 E. Flint St. Wednesday 11am. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery Detroit. Friends may visit Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm at the Bossardet Chapel Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors 39 W. Burdick St. Oxford ( 2 Blks West of Lapeer Rd), Memorials to Alzheimer's and Odyssey Hospice.