William James Coatsworth
age 91 of Beverly Hills, died February 14, 2008, after a short illness. Bill grew up in Clawson and Royal Oak and attended St. Mary’s of Royal Oak. After high school, Bill attended the University of Detroit and graduated in 1943 from Lawrence Technological Institute with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He was a WWII veteran having served in the United States Navy and a member of the American Legion Post 253, Frank Wendland, Royal Oak. Bill retired from General Motors Truck and Coach in 1982.
Bill is survived by his children, Greg, Sandy (Michael) Burke and Mary Sue Coatsworth and grandchildren, Brittany and Chris. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Stewart Coatsworth and son, William “Skip” Coatsworth.
Funeral at Transfiguration Catholic Church, Ten Mile Road (Between Lahser and Telegraph) Monday 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday 2-8pm. Prayers Sunday 4pm. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Memorials appreciated to Transfiguration Catholic Church, 25225 Code Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034 or Rochester Lions Club, P.O. Box 80393, Rochester, Michigan 48308.
Stella Berge
age 80, of Eastpointe, died February 11, 2008, at Village of East Harbor in Chesterfield Twp., Michigan, following her struggle with dementia. Mrs. Berge was born April 13, 1927, in Detroit. She was an active member of St. Veronica Catholic Church in Eastpointe where she was involved with the Women’s Quilting Club. Mrs. Berge enjoyed baking, walking and shopping, but especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Mrs. Berge is survived by her children, Frank (Carol), John, Tom (Linda), Anne (David) Williams, David, Patrick, Kathleen (Gene) Andrus and Gerald Berge. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tommy, Stephanie, Catie, Matthew, Christopher, Catherina, Lauren, Claire and Emily, sisters, Monica (the late Mel) Weiss and Ronnie (Dan) Klepp, sisters-in-law, Mitzie (the late Frank) Schrettner and Irene (Richard) Neme and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Berge is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Frank Berge who died December 11, 1998 and brother, John (Barbara) Granch.
Funeral at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 21551 Universal Drive, Eastpointe, Friday 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 3-8pm. Prayers Thursday 7pm. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp.
Memorials appreciated to the Emily Andrus Education Fund, c/o Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 1368 N. Crooks Road, Clawson, Michigan 48017.
Homer C. Brush
age 87, of Royal Oak, died February 13, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mr. Brush was born June 24, 1920, in Raddle, Illinois. He received a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois and Wayne State University and received a Certificate of Completion from Cornell University. Mr. Brush was a Captain in the United States Coast Guard Reserves serving during World War II. He taught chemistry to high school and community college students until 1957 and then went on to the Chrysler Corporation, where he was a Chemical Engineer from 1957-1983. He became the Manager in Environmental Engineering at Chrysler. Mr. Brush had a patent on drawing compound for metalworking and a Certificate of Merit for Chrysler Engineering. He was a member and past president of the Detroit Branch of the American Electroplating Society, and a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and Michigan. He was also a member of St. Columban Catholic Church in Birmingham. After his retirement, Mr. Brush enjoyed traveling, golfing, home projects, photography and spending time with his family.
Mr. Brush is survived by his son, Jim (Sandy) Brush, daughter, Marsha (Gary) Toth and grandchildren, Kristin Toth, Amanda (Dave) Bernard, Roxie Brush, Emily (Sebastian) Atar, James Brush and Michael Toth. He is also survived by his great-grandchild, Marcelo Atar and brother, Melvin (Tillie) Brush. Mr. Brush is preceded in death by his wife, Emma Mae and brother, John Brush.
Funeral from St. Columban Church, 1775 Melton, Birmingham, Saturday 10:30am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 3-9pm. Rosary Friday 8:30pm. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Memorials appreciated to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, 9480 N. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, Illinois 62223.
Marie Louise "Mary Lou" Davitt
of Franklin, died February 11, 2008, in Texas. Ms. Davitt was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Formerly of Detroit, Ms. Davitt had been a resident of Franklin since 1957. She was a graduate of St. Paul’s High School in Grosse Pointe and Marygrove College in Detroit. Ms. Davitt was a member of the Church of St. Owen and the Franklin Mobil Watch. She was also a volunteer at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac.
Ms. Davitt is survived by her nieces and nephew, Patricia (Stephen) Stein, Charles (Deneene) Reeber and Barbara Della Longa. She is also survived by 5 great-nieces.
Funeral at Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, Saturday 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Memorials appreciated to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48207-3496.
Thomas M. Teasel
age 57, died early Saturday morning, February 9, 2008 at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Tom was born January 14, 1951, to William & Mary Lou Teasel of Bloomfield Hills, MI. He graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham in 1969, and attended Oakland University for Mechanical Engineering. Tom married Judie Zoller, June 4, 1971 and enlisted in the United Stated Air Force in July 1971, as an Aeronautical Engineer. His first daughter, Jeannie was born in August 1972. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1977. Tom & Judie had a second daughter, Susan in July 1977. They resided in Troy, MI where he worked for the Teasel family business as a salesman and traveled the world.
Between 1977 and 1982, he completed the Gunite Aqueduct through the Mountains supplying Mexico City with fresh water. Tom moved his family to Johannesburg, South Africa in 1982 where he started and ran a successful Gunite business for four years building in-ground Gunite pools, support walls in gold and diamond mines and security walls in Kruger National Park. He found his first beloved dog, Shadow, as a stray puppy while in Africa. In 1986, his “Shadow” accompanied him home to the United States.
Tom started and ran two successful businesses; Gun-Quip, Inc. and Inova Group, Inc. from 1986 to 1997. During those years he repaired the Zilwaukee Bridge with Gunite and built hurricane proof Gunite houses in the United States Virgin Islands. He worked with former President Jimmy Carter as a general contractor, building Gunite houses for the Liberty City Project in Miami Dade County, Florida for Habitat for Humanity, prior to hurricane Andrew. Tom invented the Patchmobile and the Hot Asphalt Process. In 1998 he joined In-Line Construction and merged Inova Group, Inc. into SJR Pavement Repair, Inc. of Warren, MI, where he contracted road repair with 32 Michigan cities and Michigan Department of Transportation for Michigan Interstates.
His second beloved dog, Hershey, joined the Teasel family in 1998 and was Tom’s constant companion. In 1999, he was filled with pride as he walked Susan down the isle to marry John Mingay and 61 days later he walked Jeannie down the isle to marry Mark Meek. Over the following seven years he became the most proud grandfather to; Nathan Meek in 2002, Jack Mingay in 2003, Kaitlyn Meek in 2004 and finally, Charlotte Mingay in 2006. His grandkids were the light of his life and brought him daily joy.
After remodeling and building many homes through the years in 2004 Tom & Judie purchased property on Cutting Drive in Troy, MI right between his daughter’s homes. There he began designing and building their dream home, with his curious grandsons watching out their bedroom windows! With the help of his son-in-laws and working night and day they completed their new home in one year and one week, officially moving in March 2006.
During the past two years Tom thoroughly enjoyed watching his beloved grandchildren growing. Tom’s life passion was his cars! Over his 57 years he loved to build, race and drive many Fast Fords! This was a hobby that he shared with both of his son-in-laws and life long friends and family.
Tom loved many things; his daughters and son-in-laws, grandchildren, dogs, cars, good food, hard work and life… but most of all the love of his life was his wife, Judie. Over their 36 years of marriage Tom & Judie enjoyed many things together; Cruising Woodward Avenue, reading, watching War movies and mostly family times. There were vacations around the world but their favorite get away was to Walt Disney World in Florida, most recently in October 2007.
Most of all Tom Teasel was a stubborn, hardworking man who took care of everyone. He had a fiery temper but an equally Huge Heart! He was loved and will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Judie; loving daughters, Jeannie (Mark) Meek and Susan (John) Mingay; grandchildren, Nathan, Jack, Kaitlyn and Charlotte and mother-in-law, Jeanne Zoller.
Funeral at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 11am. Visitation Tuesday 5-9pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. 1132, Fairfax, Virginia 22038-1132.
Edward M. Feeney
age 63, of Farmington Hills, died January 20, 2008. Mr. Feeney, known to many of his friends as Mike, was born April 21, 1944, in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a 1968, graduate of Lawrence Institute of Technology and was an accountant operating E. Michael Feeney Tax and Accounting Services. Mike was an active member of the AA Fellowship for 18 years and an avid baseball fan. Mike was a member of the Farmington YMCA, which he attended 5 days a week and was a member of St. Fabians Catholic Church in Farmington Hills.
Mike is survived by his brother, James Feeney, sister, Mary Grace (Stephen) Kruckemeyer, niece, Elizabeth Kruckemeyer and nephews, Joe and John Feeney.
A private committal has taken place. A memorial celebration of Mike’s life will be held in April. Notification will be published at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
Irene Markey
age 94, of Cedarville, Michigan, died January 16, 2008, at Mercy Bellbrook in Rochester Hills. Irene was born October 9, 1913, in Detroit. Following high school, Irene worked at Merle Norman Cosmetics. She loved animals, nature and square dancing and was also a visual artist. After her retirement, Irene lived for 27 years on Beavertail Pointe in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Irene is survived by her grandchildren, Renee, Cheryl, Robert and Paul Rossi and great-grandchildren, Ryan and Evan Duffy. She is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Markey and daughter, Donna Jean (Markey) Rossi.
A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday, June 1, 2008, at 11am.
Memorials appreciated to Mercy Bellbrook Eden Fund, 873 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307, “In Memory of Irene Markey”.
Darren M. Przytakoski
age 44, of Troy, died January 17, 2008. Darren was born May 9, 1963, in Detroit and was a 1981 graduate of Clawson High School. In 1980, Darren played center for the Detroit Jr. Red Wings, where he began his passion for hockey. Darren married his sweetheart, Karen Matson on May 14, 1988. He enjoyed golf, but his true love was his involvement with his boys, Michal and Justin, and their sporting activities. Darren was active as a coach for the Cranks Hockey Club and currently, the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, in Troy.
Darren is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Karen, sons, Michal and Justin, and parents, Bruno and Theresa Przytakoski. He is also survived by his siblings, Doug (Janette), Geralyn (Greg) Niederhaus, Gary Przytakoski and Terese Przytakoski, aunt and uncle, Delores Przytakoski and Russell (Mary Lou) Miller, mother-in-law, Betty (the late Elvin) Matson and sisters-in-law, Lauri (Roger) Brown and Lynn Boury. Darren will be deeply missed by his family, as well as his many loving friends and supportive hockey family.
Funeral at Guardian Angels Church, 581 E. Fourteen Mile Road, Clawson, Wednesday 10:30am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Tuesday 1-9pm.
Memorials appreciated to the Przytakoski Memorial Fund, c/o Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 1368 N. Crooks Road, Clawson, Michigan 48017.
James V. Stewart, Jr.
age 51, of Waterford, formerly of Pontiac, died January 20, 2008. Jim was born December 31, 1956, in Pontiac. He was an Automation Technician for Jomar International of Warren. Jim enjoyed football, especially the Detroit Lions and music. For many years he played guitar in local bands, including, Art of Fact, Vehicle, Axis and many more.
Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia and children, Star, James V., III and Sarah “Alex” Stewart. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Marissa, T.J., Jalen and Angel.
Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 3pm until time of funeral at 7pm.
Gilbert W. Luoma
age 74, formerly of Clawson, died January 16, 2008, in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Mr. Luoma was born April 21, 1933, in Greenland, Michigan. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Master Plumber and owned his own business for many years in the Clawson area.
Mr. Luoma is survived by his children, Kathleen (Mike) Meier, Sandra Todd (Michael Faubert), Inez (Glen) Makowiec of Florida and William (Carrie) Luoma. He is also survived by his sister, Gail (Vince) Santagrossi, 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Mr. Luoma is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene Luoma and daughter, Sherry Cadorette.
Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday 11am. Visitation Sunday 1-9pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
