Paul K. Fisher
age 64, of Detroit, died April 6, 2005, at Alpha Manor Nursing Home in Detroit. Mr. Fisher was born January 10, 1941, in Ferndale. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 12pm. Friends may visit beginning at 10am. Interment in Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak.
Ann Emily Patrick
age 83, of Bloomfield, died March 21, 2005, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. Mrs. Patrick was born January 9, 1922, in Scalplevel, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Patrick is survived by her husband, Peter and children, Peter (Sue) Patrick, Gail (Ed) Hergert and Brian (Wendy) Patrick and daughter-in-law, Cynthia Patrick. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Peter (Becky) Patrick, Paul (Laura) Patrick, Joseph Patrick, Brendan Patrick, Kathleen (Mark) Reuter, Mary Patrick, Sarah Patrick, Erin (Arnot) Heller, Timothy Patrick, Christopher Patrick, Adam Patrick, Christian Patrick, Brooke Patrick, Jeffery Patrick, Cody Hergert, Matt Hergert and Keith Hergert and great-grandchildren, Peter Luke Patrick, Abby Patrick, Elise Patrick, Julia Patrick, Nathan Reuter, Evan Reuter and Madelyn Patrick, sisters Mary Owen and Sylvia Repoz, brother, George Ratiu and sister-in-law, Ann Pavel. Mrs. Patrick is preceded in death by her sons, Timothy and Wayne Patrick. Memorial Mass at St. John the Baptist Romanian Church, (Woodward @ 8 Mile Rd.) April 16th at 11am.
Rose C. Kutschman Jarosik
age 104, of Livonia, died March 30, 2005, at Courtyard Manor in Livonia. Mrs. Jarosik was born September 5, 1900, in Detroit. Mrs. Jarosik is survived by her grandsons, Andrew P., Norman C. and James S., 2 great-granddaughters, brother, Leonard, sister, Helen Kukler and daughter-in-law, Mary. She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday 10am. Friends may visit Sunday 1-5pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to charity of donor's choice.
John W. Kluge
age 85, of Westland, died April 2, 2005, in Garden City Hospital. Mr. Kluge was born May 21, 1919, in Port Huron, Michigan. Mr. Kluge is survived by his nieces, Sandra Lynn Jensen, Faith Ann Thomas, Bonnie Sue Howard, Judith Louise McGee and Amy Marie Reeves and nephew, Mark Kevin Johnson. Arrangements are pending with Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
Leona B. Schebil (nee Braun)
Age 88, died April 12, 2003 at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Dear Mother of Joan Gerard) McMaster and Alan (Joann) Schebil. Loving Grandmother of Gerard, Colleen, Douglas, Susanne, Karen, Brian, Kevin and Linda. Proud Great-Grandmother of 17. Beloved Sister of Mildred (Arthur) Kasper. Funeral from St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester, Tuesday 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.) Monday 3-9pm. Prayers Monday 7:30pm. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Contributions to M.S. Society or The Rainbow Connection.
Paul J. Walters, Sr.
Age 78, died suddenly at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Beloved husband of "Maxine". Loving father of Mary (Larry) Morris, Anne, Paul, Jr. (Laurie), Mike (Sarah), Patricia and John (Jane) Walters. Adored grandfather of Julie, Michael, Stephen, Matthew, Lauren and Patrick. Funeral from Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Monday 12 Noon. Friends may visit at church beginning at 11:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday 1-4pm and 6-8pm. Rosary Sunday evening. Memorial contributions to Church of St. Owen appreciated.
Elise M. Goode (Partlan)
age 84, of Birmingham, died June 5, 2003, at Georgian Bloomfield Nursing Home, after a long full life. Although she earned a journalism degree from the University of Detroit, she spent most of her working life with Goode Real Estate, co-founded with her husband Gilbert C. Goode, Jr., in 1957. She remained a driving force in the business up until the day she died. She also initiated and published the Holy Name Spotlight weekly newsletter "at her kitchen table" for seventeen years. She will be missed by her five children who will always celebrate her courageous spirit which didn't believe in quitting and her clever sense of humor, Judith, Gilbert III, Ronald, David, and Mary, as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 8 pm, with a rosary at 7pm on Saturday and a prayer/remembrance service at 7pm on Sunday. Funeral at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Monday 11am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10:30am. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Birmingham. The family suggests donations be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, one of her favorite charities.
Richard M. Kaltz
age 78, of Bloomfield Hills, died June 7, 2003, at Harbor Beach Community Hospital, Harbor Beach, Michigan. Mr. Kaltz was born May 7, 1925, in Highland Park, Michigan. He was the only son of Sylvester (Wes) and Marie Kaltz. He attended Lincoln High School in Ferndale, Michigan, graduating in 1943. Mr. Kaltz served in the 94th Division of the Third Army in World War II under General Patton. After returning from the war, he studied at the University of Michigan, where he earned a degree in Business Administration. Mr. Kaltz married Barbara Ann Kantz of Ferndale on June 29, 1947. Together they raised three children and were blessed with seven grandchildren. Mr. Kaltz was a successful bisiness owner in Ferndale. His contributions include service as President of the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, Detroit Oilmen's Club and sixty years of service in the Ferndale Rotary including the Presidency. Mr. Kaltz loved boating and golf. He once served on the Board of Directors at the Detroit Yacht Club. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his homes in Jensen Beach, Florida, Birmingham, Michigan and Point Aux Barques, Michigan. Mr. Kaltz is survived by his wife, Barbara and children, Judd (Marlene) Kaltz, Ann (Stanley) Poziemski and John (Cheryl) Kaltz. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristine, Kathy, Steven, Katie, Gregory, Brooke and Eric. Funeral from St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple, Birmingham, Wednesday, June 11th at 11am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) tuesday 2-8pm. Interment in Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. Memorials appreciated to Rotary International, One Rotary Center, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 or American Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Illinois 60678-3968.
Mary Jane Tigue
age 81, of West Bloomfield, died June 2, 2003, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Mrs. Tigue was born August 6, 1921, in Detroit. Mrs. Tigue is survived by her children, Joseph, Jr. (Virginia), Suzanne (Burt) Hall, Timothy (Janet), Terence, Mary Lynn (Timothy) O'Connor, Michael (Barbara), Patrick (Anita), David (Nancy) and Kathleen Tigue. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Mrs. Tigue is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Funeral from St. Regis Church (Lahser @ Lincoln), Bloomfield Hills, Thursday 1pm. Friends may visit at church beginning at 12:30pm. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 2-8pm. Prayers Wednesday evening. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorials appreciated to charity of donors choice.
Jean Martin Nance
age 76, of Troy, died June 4, 2003, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Mrs. Nance was born on May 30, 1927, in Evanston, Illinois. She is survived by her children, William M. (Jeanne), Judith, Robert G. (Catherine), and Jane (David) Zanavich. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Lindsey, Nick, Robert, Clayton, Rob, Bill, Christopher, Michelle, John, Kate, and Jake, and one great-grandchild, Olivia. A memorial gathering will be held at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday from 4-8pm. A memorial service will be held at the Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook Road, on Thursday at 11am. Contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, Texas 75244.
Elaine M. LaPonsey
age 73, of Waterford, died June 5, 2003, in her home in Waterford. Ms. LaPonsey was born May 27, 1930, in Anchorville, Michigan. She is survived by her sisters, Genevieve Mancini, Irene Vernier, Veronica Peltier, Marilyn Holbrook, and her brother, Leonard LaPonsey. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceeded in death by four brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held at Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday at 11am until the time of the service at 12Noon. A committal service will be held at 2pm at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Anchorville.
Emilie G. Langer
age 99, of Rochester Hills, died June 4, 2003, at Mercy Bellbrook. Mrs. Langer was born October 13, 1903, in Schnellewalde, Germany. She worked for GM Truck and Coach Engineering Division in Warren for 26 years. She was active with the GM Retirement Group. Mrs. Langer is preceeded in death by her daughter Rita Bartsch. She is survived by her grandchildren, Michael Bartsch, Eric Bartsch, and Teresa Bartsch. She is also survived by 4 great-grandchildren, her son-in-law Horst Bartsch, and her many close friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lynch and Sons Funeral Directors, (248)435-0660.
