Henry N. Winters
age 49, died at his home in Franklin, August 7, 2003. Mr. Winters was born September 6, 1953, in San Francisco, California. Mr. Winters was a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University, Phi Beta Kappa and held a degree in Philosophy from New College, Oxford. He earned his J.D. at Harvard University, followed by an LLM from NYU. He was associated with Shearman & Sterling and Cahill, Gordon & Reindel in New York. In 1996, he joined the Office of Tax Counsel at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, serving most recently as director there. He was a resident of Franklin for seven years. Mr. Winters passion and brilliance will be remembered by all who knew and loved him. Mr. Winters is survived by his wife, Liz, children, Katie and Daniel and brother, George. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday 5-9pm. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at Mack Kevin Abbey Funeral Chapel, 1076 Madison Avennue, New York City. Interment in Mary Rest Cemetery, Mahwah, New Jersey. Memorials appreciated to City Harvest, Inc., 575 Eighth Avenue, 4th FL, New York, New York 10018.
John Peter "J.P." Morgan
of Birmingham, a talented architect, designer, engineer and musician, died Friday, August 1st at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. He was 73 years old. J.P. was born in NYC and raised in Rockville Center, NY. He attended Xavier Military Academy in NYC, Georgetown University and the University of Detroit. An inveterate student of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural style, J.P.’s greatest passion was the design of single-family residential homes, including his own in Birmingham which was featured in a number of design magazines. Most recently he submitted architectural plans for the World Trade Center Memorial competition in New York. His design works were diverse and included airports, automobiles, a fishing yacht and a supersonic business jet. Beyond his study of aerodynamics and aircraft design, J.P. had a lifelong passion for flying aircraft. An accomplished pilot, he flew many types of propeller and jet-powered planes. Additionally he was a flight instructor, and served in the Arizona Air National Guard. His son Chris says of his father, “Dad was a true planes, trains, and automobiles kind of guy.” He was a renowned collector of “O” guage locomotives. Further he was also a gifted jazz pianist playing by ear the music of Errol Garner, Oscar Peterson, Gershwin, Cole Porter and others of his era. He is a benefactor to the University of Detroit and its Jesuit community in line with his desire to contribute to the education of the poor and disadvantaged. J.P.’s survivors include sons Christopher Lloyd (Nancy), John Vincent, Matthew Francis, David Joseph (Maura), and daughter Kathleen Therese Adams (James). He has seven grandchildren including Michael, Peter, Morgan, Xavier, Riley, Fiona, and Brendan. His incisive wit, humor and charm will be missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at The Holy Name Catholic Church, 630 Harmon St., Birmingham on Monday, August 11th at 11 am where the family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorial donations can be made to the St. Joseph’s Mercy Oakland Hospital, Adult Intensive Care Unit, 44405 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, Michigan 48341.
Henry Winters
age 49 of Franklin, died August 7, 2003 at home. Mr. Winter was a Tax Attorney with Ford Motor Company. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Columbia. He also graduated from Oxford and Harvard Law School. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Foster, Children Daniel Winters and Katie Wagner, Father Dr. Robert W. Winters and Brother George Winters. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks Road in Clawson Monday 5 - 9 pm. Additional services and burial will be in New Jersey.
Carol Lynn Conlin (nee Peterson)
age 61, of Clawson, died August 4, 2003, at Cambridge North Nursing Home in Clawson. Ms. Conlin was born February 27, 1942, in Hancock, Michigan and was a former resident of Birmingham. She attended Redford Union High School and was employed with the Wolverine Oil Company in Detroit. She is survived by her mother, Grace H. Peterson and her brothers, Harold (Jean) Peterson and Gordon G. (Marie) Peterson. She is also the aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 11am. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm. Interment in Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Michigan Chapter, 21311 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076-3911.
Marie C. Bruce
age 81, of Fife Lake, died August 6, 2003. Mrs. Bruce was born March 29, 1922. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Sean)Canty, sons, Stephen (Pamela) Bruce and Timothy Bruce and grandchildren, Stephen, Thomas, Michael, Kenneth & Rebecca Bruce and Brendan & Siobhan Canty. She is also survived by her sisters, Helen Folsom and Irene Giles. Mrs. Bruce is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Bruce. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.)Saturday 11:30am followed by Mass at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon St., Birmingham at 12 Noon. Interment in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Fife Lake, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to American Diabetes Association, 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025.
Paul T. Nelson
age 80, of Birmingham, died August 6, 2003, at Botsford Hospital, Farmington Hills. Mr. Nelson was born May 23,1923. He is survived by his son Paul T. Nelson, Jr. (Laura), daughter, Pam Nelson-Kowalski (Michael) and grandchildren, Tyla, Karena, Matthew & Ryan. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Krystina & Kayla and daughter-in-law, Sharon Nelson. Memorial Service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, Thursday August 14, 10:00 am. Memorials appreciated to Alzheimers Association, 17220 W. Twelve Mile Road, Suite 100, Southfield, Michigan 48076. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 248-435-0660.
Wilfred "Wil" A. Hinze
Age 92, died November 24, 2003, at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Mr. Hinze was born January 21, 1911 in Studtgart, Arkansas. Mr. Hinze was a founding active member of (BASCC) Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council and served as it’s first president in 1979. Mr. Hinze received the Senior Citizen of the Year for “Leadership” in 1981 by the Governor of Michigan. “Wil” enjoyed gardening, travel and spending time with his family. Mr. Hinze is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, “Bill” (Patricia), Robert (Constance) and Paul (Sharon) Hinze; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and sister, Helena Rankin. Funeral from Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, Saturday 10am. (November 29, 2003). Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 1-9pm. Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009 or Birmingham Area Senior Coordinating Council (BASCC),2121 Midvale, Birmingham, MI 48009.
Vivian L. Grove
Age 75, (formerly of Birmingham), died in South Carolina on December 2, 2003. Mrs. Grove was born January 9, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Grove graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA with a Bachelor in Fine Arts. Mrs. Grove married Robert Grove on May 27, 1950. Mrs. Grove spent the last 25 years over seas with mission work. “Our mother was a religious woman,” her children said. She was a former active member of Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Association. Mrs. Grove enjoyed reading, drawing, painting, movies and spending time with her family. Mrs. Grove is survived by her daughters, Gwen (Hughes) deGaalon, Miriam (Dan) Keaton, Edith (Robert) McDonald, Vivian (Brian) Dusina, Peggy (Gregg) Diamont, and Laura Grove; sons, Charles (Candie) Grove, William (Marie) Grove, and James (Cindy) Grove; 67 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Drisko and Miriam Fay. Mrs. Grove is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Grove who died in 1976. Funeral from Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham Saturday 11am.(December 6th) Friends may visit at church beginning at 10:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 2-5pm & 7-9pm. Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills. Memorial contributions appreciated to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
Kathleen Ramsay
age 82, died December 1, 2003, at Bloomfield Hills Nursing Home. Mrs. Ramsay was born February 23, 1921, in Detroit. A graveside service was held Thursday, December 4th at Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
John E. Dugas Beloved Husband of Estelle Marie. Dear Father of Jean Richard Dugas, Diane (Gordon) Gillis, Pauline (John) Tait, Daniel C. Dugas, Donna (Darrell) Nuznoff. Grandfather of Marrisa Juliette Dugas. Brother of Charles, Lilliane, Valere, Rosemarie Gosselin, Gabrielle Gosselin, and Rodrigue. Funeral at St. Rene Goupil Church 35955 Ryan Road (Between 15-16 Mile Roads) Saturday 12 Noon, friends may visit at church beginning at 11:30 am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (Between 14-15 Mile Roads) Friday 5-9 pm. Prayers Friday 7:00 pm. Memorials to the Lukemia & Lymphoma Society 1421 E. 12 Mile Road, Building A, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
Mary F. Jernigan
age 84, died July 31, 2004 at her home in Royal Oak. Mrs. Jernigan was born May 2, 1920 in Iron River, Michigan. Mrs. Jernigan graduated from Iron River High School in 1937 and married Lloyd V. Jernigan in 1940. Mrs. Jernigan was a member of St. Columban Catholic Church, Birmingham. Mrs. Jernigan enjoyed fishing, gardening, the outdoors, but especially spending time with her family. Mrs. Jernigan “never forgot her roots”, said her daughters. Mrs. Jernigan is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Charles)McWee and Cynthia (Dean) Norrow; 8 grandchildren; 3 Great-grandchildren; sister, Lorraine Formolo. Mrs. Jernigan is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd V. Jernigan and daughter Sharon (Budd) Marr. Memorial Gathering at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd (Between 14-15 mile Rds) Monday 4pm until time of service, 7pm. Interment of cremains at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to William Beaumont Hospice. 3601 W. 13 Mile Rd Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-9952.
Ella Marie Heintz
age 78, of Troy, died August 1, 2004, at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Mrs. Heintz was born August 18, 1925, in Detroit. Mrs. Heintz is survived by her husband, Howard and daughters, Carol (Seth) Brandenstein and Gail (Dave) Kuhnert. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren and brother, Charles (Norma) Bower. Mrs. Heintz is preceded in death by her brother, Clarence (Phyllis) Bower. Funeral from Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham, Wednesday 11am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Tuesday 3-8pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to Our Shepherd Lutheran Church-Pastor Allwardt Endowment, 2225 W. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham, MI 48009.
