SR. MARY HILARY STRANGL
Services for Sister Mary Hilary Strangl, RSM, 86, were held April 27 at McAuley Center Chapel in Farmington Hills.
Sister was born in Petersburg, Neb. and given the name Alfreda at her baptism. She died April 24, 2002 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills.
She joined the Sisters of Mercy in Dubuque, Iowa on Sept. 8, 1940 and professed her perpetual vows on Aug. 16, 1946 in Detroit. She earned a bachelor's degree from Mercy College of Detroit and a master's from University of Notre Dame, majoring in European History. She also studied theology at Providence College and educational administration at Marquette University and Wayne State University.
Sister Mary Hilary taught in parochial schools staffed by the Sisters of Mercy for almost 30 years. Her assignments took her to Berkley, Bay City, Cheboygan, Grand Rapids and Pinconning, Mich. and to Ackley, Epworth, Independence and Waterloo, Iowa. She was known as an exceptional and creative teacher who took a genuine interest in her students and their career choices. She spent a number of summer vacations helping people in need through such programs as the Mexican Migrant Experience in the Diocese of Saginaw and Upward Bound in Detroit.
In 1971, Sister Mary Hilary turned her attention to the development of pastoral care in Mercy hospitals, initially at St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Following a sabbatical, she joined the pastoral care staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City, Iowa, where she accompanied patients and their families through the stressful experiences of illness and was instrumental in working with the hospice program. She was deeply respected by her colleagues for her professional, caring approach.
Sister Mary Hilary returned to Michigan in 1990 and was involved in a number of volunteer activities including Hockey's Helping Hand, a program to benefit children in need. She was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings and enjoyed watching their games on TV.
Sister is survived by her sister, Agatha Lohmeier; brother, Fred (Louise); several nieces and nephews; and the members of her religious community.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Retirement Fund or the Mercy Ministry Fund, 29000 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336.
AUDREY L. SCHAFT
Services for Audrey Louise Schaft, 70, of White Lake, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Mark Frost officiating. Burial will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. Visitation will be held 2-9 p.m. today, April 18, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Schaft was born May 1, 1931, in Ecorse and died April 15, 2002, at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Terry) Meyers; grandsons, Terry Jr. and Trent; great-granddaughter, Ollia; brothers, Clyde and Clifford Coffee; and sisters Wilma Toevs and Marcia Bone. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles and sister Doris Ola Gean.
LILLIAN B. BJORKLUND
Services for Lillian B. Bjorklund, 86, of Farmington Hills, will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 18, in the chapel of Nardin Park United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills.
Mrs. Bjorklund died April 15, 2002.
She is survived by her children, Dale (Brenda) Bjorklund and Carol Ann Stallings; and grandchildren, David and Jonathan Bjorklund and Amanda Gray. She is preceded in death by her husband, Arnold.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
JERRY J. DEGUIRE
Services for Jerry J. DeGuire, 74, of Farmington Hills, were held April 16 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating.
Mr. DeGuire was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and died April 12, 2002, at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He worked as an optician for Eye Care Associates for 25 years and was a Korean War veteran. He was a volunteer fireman for Farmington Hills.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; daughter, Stacy DeGuire; sons, Brian and Greg (Amy); and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
CASIMER C. WESOLOWSKI
Services for Casimer C. Wesolowski, 79, of Farmington Hills, were held April 16 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Farmington with the Rev. Robert La Croix officiating. Burial took place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit.
Mr. Wesolowski was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Blossburg, Pa. and died April 12, 2002, at Botsford Continuing Care Center in Farmington Hills. He was a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his brother-in-law William (Theresa) Ponkowski. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores.
Arrangements made by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington.
ANTHONY T. GOODLESKY
Services for Anthony Thomas Goodlesky, 84, of Farmington, were held April 13 at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Farmington with the Rev. John Menner officiating.
Mr. Goodlesky was born March 27, 1918 in Coal Center, Pa. and died April 11, 2002, at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He worked for Ford Motor Company and was a member of St. Gerald Catholic Church in Farmington.
He is survived by his wife, Florence; son, Kenneth (Cynthia); daughters, Judith (Martin) Kozicki and Margaret "Peggy" (Donald) Marshall; grandchildren, Marty, Kenneth, Craig, William, Sean, Michael and Nicol; great-grandson, Stephen; brother, Leonard (Pauline); and sister, Agnes Couzens.
DEBORAH L. YAGER
Services for Deborah L. Yager, 51, formerly of Farmington Hills, will be held Saturday, April 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blufton, Ind., with the Rev. Stephen Krupa officiating.
Mrs. Yager was born March 16, 1951, in Detroit and died April 12, 2002, at Dupont Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Ind. She was the president of Berne Furniture Company and was also a real estate broker.
She is survived by her husband, Jay; son, Jason; parents, Viron and Carol Newton; sister, Cathleen Odien; brother, Dennis Newton; and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Myelifibrosis Proliferative Disorder Foundation.
Arrangements made by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne, Ind.
HAROLD WASHBURN
Services for Harold Washburn, 71, of Livonia, will be held at 7 p.m. today, April 18, at Kenwood Church of Christ in Livonia.
Mr. Washburn died April 15, 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; sons, Harold (Gail) and Mike (Sheryl); grandchildren, Joshua, Kattie, Megan, Aaron and Tyler; brother, Paul; and sister, Irene Ensign.
Memorial contributions may be made to Weisberg Cancer Center.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
DOLORIS M. SEXTON
Services for Doloris Mae Sexton, 72, will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 18, at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Mrs. Sexton died April 16, 2002.
She is survived by her daughter, Dalene (Carter) Loudin; grandchildren, Sara and Sabrina Loudin; and brother, Eldon (Carolyn) Dillon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital.
SR. HELEN MARY MAROUN
Services for Sister Helen Mary Maroun, 72, of Farmington Hills, were held April 16 at St. Alexander Church in Farmington Hills with the Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial took place at New Calvary Cemetery in Flint.
Sister was born March 1, 1930 in Flint and died April 12, 2002, at St. Alexander Convent. She was a Franciscan nun and taught in private schools throughout Michigan and Ohio. She worked as a supervisor/consultant in the Lansing Diocese and in public relations by promoting health care to churches and the community. She also taught English as a second language. Sister loved music and taught herself to play the violin and guitar.
She is survived by her brothers, Paul (Evelyn) and James Maroun; sister, Mary Sauder; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and the Community of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of St. Francis Retirement Fund.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
