Richard Waldo Baker, "Dick"
was born October 2, 1917 to Earl W. and Bertha Duncan Baker. He is descended from one of the earliest Highland Township settlers, Rev. Thomas Baker, whose family settled in the township in 1837. Dick was the oldest of four boys; his brothers were William, Robert and Jackson. Known as the Baker boys, Dick would lead his younger brothers on many exciting adventures in and around Clyde, where they grew up. Dick continued to love fishing, camping, and hunting his entire life. He deer hunted every year except this year. Dick graduated from Milford High School in 1935. He was recruited to play baseball for Michigan and Michigan State, but it was the depression, and he had the opportunity to work and play baseball for General Motors Truck and Coach; so that is what he decided to do. Richard courted the lovely Margaret Maxine Coulter of Milford, and married her on November 23, 1938. After serving in World War II from 1943-1946, he returned to work and his baseball team won the National Championship in 1947. His career with GMTC lasted thirty-nine years. He retired in 1974 and enjoyed thirty great retirement years. Dick and Margaret had three children: Bette Jane, Judith Ann and Gary Duncan. They lived in the house that Dick built at 520 E. Liberty after WWII, next to the First Street house where Margaret was born. Handsome, strong and fit, Dick always enjoyed entertaining his friends with great stories and jokes. He loved his poker club and playing cards with his friends. He loved to travel and take cruises. He loved to golf with his friends, and he golfed in many places including Scotland. He won his club championship in Florida in 2003. He was 85 years old playing against many younger men. He was very proud of that trophy! He is survived by his loving family: children Bette (Keith) Johnson Judy (Roger) Clemens and Gary (Pam) Baker; grandchildren Matthew (Gretchen) Clemens Christopher (Laura) Clemens Heather (Aaron) Soto Hannah and Haley Baker; great-grandchildren Blake, Breylin and Bryson Soto, Alexander and Noah Clemens and two babies due in May; brothers Jack (Virginia) Baker and William Baker; sister-in-law Margaret Porter Baker; dear friends Margaret Schultz, Arvale Tipper and Myrtle Abel; and also leaves many extended family members and wonderful friends. His wife Margaret Maxine (d.1983), granddaughter Kathryn “Katy” Clemens (d.1997), brother Robert Baker (d.1990) and sister-in-law, Grace Baker (d.1999) preceded him in death. Funeral from Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St., Wednesday 11AM. Rev. Gregg Mayberry will officiate. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Monday 5-9PM and Tuesday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
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.
Joseph W. Wolfe
age 36 of Howell, August 8, 2004 Husband of Renee Son of Erling “Joe” & Linda Wolfe of Milford and the late Phyllis Wolfe Brother of: Stephen (Carmen) Wolfe of Milford David Wolfe of Highland Rodney (Barbara) Wolfe of Highland Sandra (Eric) Osburn of Milford Thomas Wolfe of Highland Step-brother of: Jill Shettler of Novi Jeff Shettler of Livonia Grandson of Luella Wolfe of Manistique Also survived by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and good friends Funeral Liturgy from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Thursday, August 12, at 10AM. Father Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial Highland Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 2-9PM. Rosary Wednesday 7PM. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
Murray K. Goble
age 87 of Milford, August 10, 2004 Loving husband of Ruth Goble and father of Mary Kay Goble of Milford Grandfather of: Mark (Jen) Pietraniec Brian Pietraniec Amy Frankford Great grandfather of: Michael and Ashlyn Pietraniec Brother-in-law of: Jean Curtis Also many nieces, nephews and dear friends In Milford, Mr. Goble was the long time owner of the Huron Valley Appliance Store, Huron Valley Furniture Store, and Milford Finance Company Funeral services to be held privately. Memorials may be made to the Sarasota County Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund, PO Box 147, Sarasota, FL 34230. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
Robert D. "Bob" Mitchell
Mitchell, Robert D. “Bob” of White Lake April 21, 2003 age 59. Beloved husband of Ann Dear father of: Donald (Lisa) Mitchell of Port Huron, Robert “Bobby” Mitchell of White Lake, and Sarah Mitchell of White Lake. Grandfather of Janelle Mitchell and Danielle Mitchell Brother of James (Sherrie) Mitchell and Mary (the late Dennis) Cummings Brother in law of Carolyn Hancock and Sue Murdock Several nieces and nephews Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford, Saturday, 11 AM. Reverend James Braid to officiate. Burial Milford Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday 2-9 PM. Memorials encouraged for the Mitchell children.
Arthur J. Miller
age 85 of Ludington, formerly of Milford, died April 22, 2003. Beloved husband of Jane Miller and the late Lillian (Morrow) Miller Dear father of Constance Louise Miller, Sylvia Jeanne (Gerald) Meyers, Stephen Dwight Miller. 6 grandchildren. Brother of Rosemary Bourns and brother-in-law of Joan (the late Paul) Miller Funeral from Milford Presbyterian Church, 238 N. Main St., Milford, Saturday, 2:30PM. Rev. John Harris will officiate. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Friday 3-9PM. Memorials encouraged to the Milford Presbyterian Church.
Gary E. Davis, age 56, of Westland and Highland
Gary Eugene Davis of Westland, formerly of Highland, died on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following open heart surgery. He was 56 years old. Born on March 5, 1947 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Shirley and Viola (Day) Davis. The family moved to Burton, Michigan where Gary graduated from Atherton High School in 1965, and then to Highland Township. On Valentines Day of 1983, under a pine tree in Toledo, Ohio, he was married to Mary Lou Pepera, with whom he has raised a large and loving family. Mr. Davis spent 18 years as the Transportation Supervisor for Huron Valley Schools and the last 5 years in the same capacity for Wayne-Westland Community Schools. He was a member of the Oakland County and Wayne County Transportation Supervisors Association and served on the Board of the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. He was a member of the National Association of Pupil Transportation and the Michigan School Business Officials. He also operated a private consulting business for transportation and bussing officials and was a State Qualified Instructor for the Certified Education Safety Program (Basic and Advanced Principles). Mr. Davis was a 4th Degree Knight and Past Grand Knight of the Fr. John Howard Council #8500 Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland and St. Theodore’s in Westland. He was also a member of the Holy Spirit Men’s Club. In addition to Mary Lou, his wife of twenty years, he is survived by their children, Lori (Michael) Anaple of Livonia, Gary Michael Davis of Grand Blanc, Matthew (Tammy) Davis of Flint, Melanie(Julie Scribner) Davis of Waterford, Susan King of Westland, Michael (Carol) McManamon of Brighton, and David (Amy) McManamon of Highland. Also surviving are 11 beloved grandchildren; his sister, Marcia (Wayne) Outen, brother Mark (Lisa) Davis; brothers-in-law of Larry (Joanne) Pepera, and the late Thomas (Mary Lou) Pepera, sister-in-law, Sr. Gemma Pepera, C.S.F.N.; many, many dear friends and his Pekinese dog, Mollie. Gary Davis was fond of referring to himself as “A Legend in My Own Mind.” But to his family and many friends he truly is a legend. A loving and romantic husband, a proud and patient father full of good advise, good humor, and good example; a loving grandpa, a generous friend, an excellent boss, and capable teacher, Gary Davis was a man of faith and hope and abundant love whose life will be celebrated and whose death will be mourned. Funeral from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland (N. of M-59), Monday at 10 AM. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 3-9PM and Sunday 1-9PM. Rosary Sunday 7 PM. Memorials to the Red Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayne Westland Community Schools Gary E. Davis Memorial Fund appreciated. For further information phone 248.684.6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com.
Patrick D. Loftus, age 87
Patrick D. Loftus, age 87, of Milford, formerly of Harrison, died on April 25, 2003. For 32 years he served as a Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department. Following retirement he moved with his wife Virginia to Harrison where they lived from 1976-2001 before moving to Milford where they lived with their son James. Virginia died in August 2002. Mr. Loftus was a Veteran of WWII, a long time member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3180 and a member of the DPOA. He grew up in Detroit and was a member of Holy Redeemer parish. He is survived by his Daughters, Patricia (Frank) Ball of Lake City and Kathleen (Ali Enaloei)Loftus of Toronto, and sons Michael Loftus of Clinton Twp. and James Loftus of Milford. Also 7 grandchildren, 10 great grand children, and a brother Richard Loftus of Hollis, CA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel)404 E. Liberty, Milford. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Harrison, MI. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 2-9PM Rosary Tuesday evening at the funeral home.
