James A. Barclay
Services for James Barclay, 88, of Plymouth, were held Dec. 31 at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home with the Rev. Elias Salomon officiating.
Mr. Barclay was born Oct. 24, 1914 in Belfast, Ireland and died Dec. 28 in Livonia. He was self-employed for more than 50 years with the Barclay Painting and Decorating Company. He came to the United States from Belfast, Ireland, living in Detroit and then Plymouth in recent years. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and bowling extraordinaire.
Mr. Barclay was preceded in death by his wife, Therese in 1985; and brother, William.
Survivors include sons, Dennis (Linda) Barclay of Tampa, Fla., James (Roberta) Barclay of Macomb Township, Michael (Ruth) Barclay of Mandeville, La.; daughters, Diane (Michael) Neal of Plymouth, Suzanne Barclay of Clinton Township, and Joanne (Larry) Reichert of Gaylord; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Edds of Farmington and Jesse Lindstorm of Wixom; and brother, David Barclay of San Jose, Calif.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48164-5010.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Jacqueline M. Kropornicki
Services for Jacqueline Kropornicki, 58, of Plymouth were held Dec. 28 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church with the Rev. John J. Sullivan officiating. Burial was at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights.
Mrs. Kropornicki was born March 9, 1944 in Detroit and died Dec. 24 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Kropornicki was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Mrs. Kropornicki was prececed in death by her mother, Irene Seasock, and nephew Scott.
Survivors include husband, Edward Kropornicki of Plymouth; father, Walter J. Seasock; sister, Joyce (Jim) Peeling of Canton; brother, David (Cheryl) Seasock of Inkster; and nieces and nephews, Kristine, Shaun and Matthew.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospices of Henry Ford-Plymouth Team, P.O. Box 02220, Detroit, MI 48202-0220.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
William N. Whitely
Services for William Whitely, 80, of Plymouth were held Dec. 31 at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Pakizer officiating. Burial was at Knollwood Cemetery in Canton.
Mr. Whitely was born Feb. 20, 1922 in Axtol, Ky. and died Dec. 28 in Livonia. He was a furniture finisher for Smith Furniture Co. (formerly Tyner Co.) in Ypsilanti. He was married to wife Bertha for 22 years. He came to the Plymouth community in 1980 from Ypsilanti. He loved fishing and doing carpentry work for people. He was a great handyman. He loved to garden and had a green thumb when it came to flowers.
Survivors include wife, Bertha of Plymouth; daughter, Donna Conley of Indiana, son, Ronald Whitely of Oklahoma; brother, Paul Whitely of Louisville, Ky.; sister, Ann Abrams of Louisville, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Aiden White
Services for Aiden White, 4 mos., of Plymouth will be held at a later date.
Aiden was born Aug. 16, 2002 and died Dec. 29. Aiden's mother is a teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Redford.
Survivors include parents, Andrew (Kristen) White of Plymouth; grandparents, John (Deanah) White of Ann Arbor and Bob (Sue) Peterson of Plymouth; uncle, Ethan White of Chicago; and aunt, Shruthi Reddy of Chicago.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Aiden White Memorial Fund, c/o Mr. and Mrs. John White, 1633 Marian, Ann Arbor, MI. 48103.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Thomas Harry Stickney
Services for Thomas Stickney, 93, of Otsego Lake were held Dec. 30 at the Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. Doc Ortman officiating. Burial was at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee.
Mr. Stickney was born Jan. 21, 1909 in Saginaw and died Dec. 24 at Angela Hospice. Mr. Stickney, a Plymouth resident since 1946, was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He was a former member of the Canton Township School Board. He had been a chief procurement inspector for the U.S. Navy. His hobbies included gemstone collecting and polishing, fishing, hunting, gardening, skiing and ice skating. He also belonged to a stock investment club.
Mr. Stickney was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Garnet E. Stickney of Otsego Lake.
Survivors include daughter, Kathleen A. (Ron) Hees of Gaylord; son, Thomas M. (Catherine) Stickney of Howell; brother, James Gordon Stickney of Birmingham; sister, Mary Leona Robertson of Gladwin; granddaughters, Cherie Lynn Pizzala, Heather Lee Shahan, and Hilary Ann Petersberger; grandson, Thomas Daniel Stickney, and Steven Edward Drotar; great-grandson, Christopher Shehan; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburg Road, Livonia, MI 48155-5010.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Gertrude Concilla
Services for Gertrude Concilla, 90, of Kearny, Mich., were held Dec. 31 at the Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack H. Baker officiating. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mrs. Concilla was born June 21, 1912 in Germany and died Dec. 29 at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility. She was a retired laboratory aide.
Mrs. Concilla was preceded in death by her husband, John Concilla; and daughters, Gertrude M. Walsh, and Sally Concilla.
Survivors include daughter, Mary Lou Concilla of Plymouth; son, Kurt J. Concilla, Sr. of Marquette; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Arrangements mafde by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Robert E. Whyman
Services for Robert Whyman, 65, of Plymouth were held Jan. 3 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Hice and the Rev. Arthur Spafford officiating. Burial was at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia.
Mr. Whyman was born July 8, 1937 in Lincoln, Neb. and died Dec. 29 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was a retired salesman for an automobile supplier. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Wally Byam Caravan Club, International. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
Mr. Whyman was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Whyman, and parents, Marvin and Roberta (Stevenson) Whyman.
Survivors include wife, Rosalie M. Whyman of Plymouth; children, Deborah Whyman of Canton, David (Suzanne) Whyman of Rochester Hills, and Daniel Whyman of Farmington Hills; and 13 grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Arrangements made by Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home.
Paul E. Pieti
Services for Paul Edwin Pieti, 65, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 11 at First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills with Mr. Richard Pennala and Mr. Don Pennala officiating. Burial followed at Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia.
Mr. Pieti was born Oct. 3, 1937 in Highland Park and died Oct. 8, 2002 at Providence Hospital in Southfield. He was a certified professional engineer for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn. He enjoyed golf, traveling, skiing and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; sons, Brian (Mari), John and Todd; daughters, Karin (Clark) Moe, Rebecca Pieti and Jessica (Chris) Eckerman; brother, David (Patricia) Pieti; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Apostolic Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Arrangements made by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington.
John F. Brady
Services for John Francis Brady, 56, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 12 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmingtonwith the Rev. Ronald Browne officiating. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mr. Brady was born Aug. 10, 1946 in Chicago, Ill. and died Oct. 9, 2002 at Providence Hospital in Southfield. He was a founding partner in the law firm of Brady, Hathaway, Brady & Bretz, P.C., a firm specializing in representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. Mr. Brady had been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 1989 and was also recognized as the premier "lawyer's lawyer" and represented nearly every major law firm in the state.
He was a major contributor to the jurisprudence of equal employment opportunity law in the State of Michigan. He was a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Labor Council and the American Bar Association's Committee on Individual Rights and Responsibilities and Equal Employment Opportunity Committee.
Mr. Brady was a frequent lecturer and authored a variety of legal publications.
He is survived by his son, Jeffrey; daughters, Jill Brady and Jennifer Brady-Finn; son-in-law, Anrew Finn; grandson, Andrew Francis Finn; sister, Eileen Brady; and brothers, Thomas (Peggy) and Kevin (Ann-Marie). He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marian.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Jack A. Fischer Sr.
Services for Jack Alan Fischer, Sr., 34, formerly of Farmington, were held Oct. 13 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Thomas Anthony officiating.
Mr. Fischer was born Feb. 25, 1968, in Detroit and died Oct. 10, 2002 at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1986 and worked in sales for Nextel. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and golf.
He is survived by his best friend and companion, Heather Secco; son, Jack Alan, Jr. "Jackson"; parents, Jack and Diane Break; grandmother, Alice Break; sister, Christine (Ron) Sullivan; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Carolyn Holt
Services for Carolyn Holt, 86, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 14 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Kevin Harris officiating. Burial followed at Parkview Memorial Cemetery in Livonia.
Mrs. Holt was born Oct. 11, 1915 in Coruthesville Mo. and died Oct. 10, 2002 at Botsford Continuing Care Center in Farmington Hills. She worked as a food preparer in the restaurant business.
She is survived by her sisters, June DeRose and Jean Snyder. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank and brother, Ed Crice.
Jason N. Starling
Services for Jason Norris Starling, 17, of Farmington, were held Oct. 15 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmington with the Rev. Mark Keft officiating. Burial followed at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.
Mr. Starling was born Sept. 5, 1985 in Southfield and died Oct. 10, 2002 in Farmington.
He is survived by his parents, Pamela and Ken; sister, Maria; brother, David; and grandmother, Gusta Edwards.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Evelyn A. Dallas
Services for Evelyn A. Dallas, 92, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 15 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Larry Austin officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi.
Ms. Dallas was born May 9, 1910 in Caro, Mich. and died Oct. 12, 2002 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. She was a retired postmaster from the post office in Croswell
She is survived by her daughter, Rae (Craig) Rockafellow; and grandchildren, Stuart (Carolyn) Rockafellow, Briton Rockafellow and Lisa Rockafellow.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154.
Sharon Brafford Hogan
Services for Sharon Brafford Hogan, 46, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 14 at McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills with burial at Deepdale Memorial Gardens in Lansing.
Mrs. Hogan was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and died Oct. 10, 2002 in Farmington Hills. She worked as a medical technologist at Henry Ford Hospital for 23 years.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Gregory and Kara; parents, Robert and Doris Brafford; father-in-law, Howard Hogan; and sister-in-law, Sheryl (George) Sinas. She is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Beverlee Hogan.
Memorial contributions may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Christopher R. Sherban
Services for Christopher "Robin" Sherban, 51, of Farmington, were held Oct. 13 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Terry Higgins officiating.
Mr. Sherban was born May 26, 1951 in Detroit and died Oct. 10, 2002 at Providence Hospital in Southfield. He was self employed as a painter.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughters, Leah and Anna Sherban; mother, Joyce Sherban; brother, Daniel; sister, Lynn Sherban; and mother, Joyce Sherban. He is preceded in death by his father, Daniel and brother, Terry.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice, 18303 10 Mile Road, Roseville, MI 48066.
Adolph Anselmi Jr.
Services for Adolph "Dolph" Anselmi Jr., 77, of Farmington Hills, were held Oct. 19 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Martha Jones officiating. Burial took place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
Mr. Anselmi was born Jan. 12, 1925 in Detroit and died Oct. 15, 2002 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He worked as an accountant in the auto industry.
He is survived by his daughter, Lora Jo Anselmi (Anjum); grandson, Aidan Hussain; and former wife, Phyllis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
Florence H. Weidendorf
Services for Florence Hattie Weidendorf, 94, of Farmington, were held Oct. 19 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Jon Rausch officiating. Burial followed at Acacia Park Cemetery in Birmingham.
Mrs. Weidendorf was born July 11, 1908 in Detroit and died Oct. 15, 2002 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Charles (Celia) and Robert (Roberta); daughter, Beverly Weidendorf; grandchildren, William, Karen, Barbara, Donna and David; and great-grandchildren, William and Samantha. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry.
Eugene R. Larzelere
Services for Eugene Raymond Larzelere, 69, of Waterford, were held Oct. 16 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Ronald Browne officiating. Burial took place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Mich.
Mr. Larzelere was born Dec. 26, 1912 in Detroit and died Oct. 10, 2002 in Waterford Township. He worked for Guardian Security and was a decorated Korean and Vietnam War veteran.
He is survived by his brothers, Jack, Gordon, Michael, Dale and Richard; sisters, Mary Pearse and Helen Bradish; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia;
Memorial contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Jeanne Beck
Veteran community newspaper manager Jeanne Beck is being remember by friends and former colleagues as a no-nonsense supervisor with a heart of gold.
Beck, 78, died Monday at her home in Farmington Hills, a city she had called home since 1955. Her career as a manager in the community newspaper business spanned three decades.
Phil Power, Hometown Communications Network Chairman of the Board, first met Beck when she was running the financial side of the Farmington Enterprise. When the Enterprise merged with the Farmington Observer, she managed the paper's downtown Farmington office.
Beck later became credit manager for the entire company, working from corporate headquarters in Livonia.
"At all times, she was smart, motivated, effective," Power said. "She was admired and liked by all our staff; I depended entirely on her good judgment and great common sense."
Lucy Caulford, who works in the business office at Observer-Eccentric Newspapers, said Beck was "a great supervisor."
"She was a very caring and understanding person," Caulford said. "She was like a second mom to the ladies in the business office. We all loved her and she will be greatly missed."
Power added, "She personified Farmington, a wonderful and historic community filled with extraordinary people. I especially valued this role, because my own ancestor, Arthur Power, founded Farmington in 1824. I've always had a special spot in my heart for Farmington, and Jean always helped me keep in touch with the community.
"She had a long life, a distinguished career. And she brought enormous joy to her friends and co-workers. We will all miss her and we extend our condolences to her family."
Family members said Beck played piano, loved listening to bagpipe music and was an avid Detroit sports fan and loving grandmother.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, with a memorial service at 1 p.m.
Survivors include her son, David (Barbara); daughters Judy Smauder and Nancy Beck; a sister and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland, in 1990.
Memorials are preferred to Hospice of Michigan or the American Cancer Society.
