Robert Lee Shook age 88
of Ferndale, December 5, 2003. Husband of the late Mary Grace Shook. Father of Kathleen (Dennis) Hurley, Marsha Blank, Teressa (Carl) Brenner, Robert (Nancy) Shook Jr., Martin Shook, Julie Lay, Christopher (Lisa) Shook and Janet (Thomas) Bates. Also 20 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Brother of Carrie Wohlfiel and Eleanor Woodgate. Private family service will be held. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake
Richard Jahn age 80
of Walled Lake December 6, 2003 Husband of Donna for 54 wonderful years. Father of: Susan (David) Ducharme, Gayle (John) Munro, Michael (Laura) Jahn and Marti Carroll. Grandfather of: Scott, Brandon, Richie, Cory, Jessica and Kelly. Brother of: Mary (Andy) Kochie and predeceased by his brothers William Jahn and Ted (Colleen) Jahn. Also a loving family of nieces and nephews. Funeral mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Friday 10:00 AM (in state 9:30 AM). Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Thursday 2-9 PM, (Rosary 7:00 PM). Memorials to Angela Hospice or Children’s Therapy Fund of Walled Lake appreciated.
Kurt J. Horstmann Age 48
of Walled Lake, formerly of Milford December 6, 2004. Survived by his wife: Teresa, Daughter: Stephanie and Stepson: Harry Jones. Son of: Frank and the late Donna Horstmann. Also 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 11:00 AM. Interment Commerce Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday 5-9 PM. Memorials to the family greatly appreciated.
Howard Frank Phillips age 79
of Wixom, formerly of Walled Lake. December 7, 2003. Beloved Husband of: Jere. Dear Father of: Steven ( Cathy) Phillips of Wixom Loving Grandfather of: Heather & Scott. Brother of: George ( Molly) Phillips of Walled Lake, also several Brothers and Sisters in laws, and many loving Nieces & Nephews. Funeral mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake . Wednesday 10am. ( In state at 9:30am), Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.), Monday 7pm to 9pm, and Tuesday 1pm to 9pm, Scripture Service Tuesday time pending. Memorials to Charity of Choice appreciated .
David D. McDaniel age 44
of Walled Lake passed away suddenly Decemeber 6, 2003. Husband of Sandy. Stepfather to: Carrie (Tim) Beck and Steven (Tracy) Bigham. Special grandfather to: Nicole Alyse and Justin Lawrence Beck. Son of: Bobby and Nelda McDaniel. Grandson to Lillian Jordan. Brother to Michael (Sheila) McDaniel and Cheryl (Michael) Howland. Proceeded in death by his brother Robert D. McDaniel. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Funeral from Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church Wednesday 1:00 PM (visitation 11 AM-1 PM at the church). Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 2-9 PM. Memorials to the American Heart Association and the Karmanos Cancer Foundation appreciated.
Theodore "Ted" Johnson age 93
of Brighton December 7, 2003 Husband of Velma. Father of: Ronald (Margo) Johnson and Eileen Burns. Grandfather of: Ronda Johnson, Nichole (Kris) Ponikowski and Michael (Julie) Wargo. Also 6 great-grandchildren. Brother of: Ruth (Louise) Taylor and Clarice Arkin. Funeral from Walled Lake United Methodist Church Thursday 10:00 AM (in state 9:30 AM.) Interment Franklin Cemetery. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.)Wednesday 4-9 PM. Memorials to Odyssey Hospice or Walled Lake United Methodist Church appreciated.
Thomas R. Blanchard age 75
of Milford. June 7, 2003. Husband of Joyce Blanchard. Father of: Leslie (Tim) Kammer, Joseph Blanchard and Becky (Daniel) Arnold. Grandfather of: Todd, Adam (Stephanie), Luke, Paul, Zachary and Cole. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 2-9 PM. Private family services to be held on Wednesday. Memorials to the Michigan Humane Society appreciated.
James M. Albulov, Sr. age 81
of Walled Lake. June 8, 2003. Beloved husband of 55 years to Joyce. Loving father of James M. (MaryAnn) Albulov, Jr., Tom Albulov, Connie (Brian) Biskelonis, and Joan (Harvey) Freed. Dearest grandfather of Elizabeth, Mark, Anna, Nick, Christen, Max, Robert, Matthew and Alex. Brother of Joseph (Ingrid) Albulov, Sr. Uncle of Joseph (Nancy) Coffman. Mr. Albulov was a WWII combat veteran who served in New Guinea, Philipines and Japan. He was also a member of Bishop Foley Council 2660 Knights of Columbus. Funeral mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Thursday 10 AM. (In state 9:30 AM). Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 2-9 PM. (Rosary 7:00 PM).
Max E. Retherford age 68
of Walled Lake. April 16, 2003. Beloved husband of the late Elaine Retherford. Loving brother of Faye (Rich) Garian of West Bloomfield. Dear father of Jon (Cheri) Retherford of Wixom and Wendy Strye of Walled Lake. Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Neil, Erin, and Carly Retherford and Seana and Chad Strye. Max was born in Hazel, Kentucky and spent his adult life in the Walled Lake area. He is a retired member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a member of the Walled Lake United Methodist Church. Memorial service from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Sunday April 27th, 2:00 PM. Friends may visit Sunday 1 PM until time of service. Memorials to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or Odyssey Hospice appreciated.
Robert P. "Bob" Brennan age 51
of Commerce Twp., April 24, 2003. Husband of Bernadette. Father of Ashli Brennan and Jonathon Vargo. Son of Jeannine Brennan and Robert (Libby Moore) Brennan. Brother of Mike (Lisa) Brennan, Peter (Ginger) Brennan and Andy (Robin) Brennan. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass from Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, Orchard Lake Monday 10 AM. (In State 9:30 AM). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Hts. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 3-9 PM and Sunday 4-9 PM (Rosary 7:00 PM). Memorials to Hospice of Michigan appreciated
Rachel Anne Marie Julian, age 18
of Wixom, April 24, 2003. Beloved daughter of Joe and Mindy Julian. Loving sister of Joey. Dear granddaughter of Robert and Joann Julian and Martha Saunders. Also many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Monday 7:30 PM. Friends may visit Monday 3PM until time of service. Memorials in memory of Rachel may be made to the family.
Marian (Groulx) Simkins
age 88, of Westland, died June 1, 2003. She is survived by her children, Pamela (Frank) Brady of Plymouth, MI; and Lee (Laura) Simkins of Clarksburg, MD; her grandchildren, Patrick, Tim, Scott, and Kristina; and her great grandchildren, Tori and Shelby. Funeral services are private. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice, 806 Airport Blvd., Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3551. Arrangements by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 734-453-3333.