Anna P. Kern
Services for Anna Kern, 102, of Clarkston (formerly of Canton) were held Jan. 24 at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home Canton Chapel. Burial was at Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina, Ohio.
Mrs. Kern was born Feb. 10, 1900 in Lithuania and died Jan. 20 in Livonia. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Kern was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, and son, Carl.
Survivors include sons, Robert and Harry; nieces and nephews, Algirdokand Barbara Mickus, John and Patricia Mickus, Donald and Sharon Mickus, John and Joan Wisely; grandchildren, Sharon, David, Michael, and Christopher; and many great-grandchildren.
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Arrangements made by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home Canton Chapel.
Lois Catherine Walling
Services for Lois Walling, 78, of Canton were held Jan. 17 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with the Rev. George Charnley officiating. Burial was at Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit.
Mrs. Walling was born Sept. 13, 1924 in Detroit and died Jan. 15 in Livonia. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Walling was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
Mrs. Walling was preceded in death by her son, James R. (Joni) Walling; and brother, Jack Groff.
Survivors include husband, Lawrence Walling of Canton; daughter, Carol A. (Edward) Wojtan of Canton; daughter, Mary Lynn (William "Red") Talbot-Davidson of Texas; sister, Anne McGuire of Canyon Lake, Calif.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association, 17720 W. Twelve Mile, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Florene Cash
Services for Florene Cash, 79, of Plymouth, were held Jan. 20 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Klump officiating. Burial was at South Lyon Cemetery.
Mrs. Cash was born Aug. 31, 1923 in South Lyon and died Jan. 18. Mrs. Cash graduated from Cleary Business College and was a secretary at Michigan Seamless Tube from 1953-1977, and as secretary for the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth and for Cash Builders until 1991. She loved many church activities and lovingly gave of herself. She also loved to bake for others. She thought of others with letters and kept track of birthdays and special occasions.
Mrs. Cash was preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Charles Cash.
Survivors include sister, Lois (Robert) Reid of Rochester Hills; numerous nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Oliver W. Wheeler
Services for Oliver Wheeler, 68, of Ypsilanti, were held Jan. 17 at the Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. John McLean officiating. Burial was at United Memorial Gardens in Superior Township.
Mr. Wheeler was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Detroit and died Jan. 13. He was employed as a supervisor in the work force. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Berean Bible Church.
Survivors include wife, Joan M. Wheeler of Ypsilanti; father, Ueless Wheeler; daughter, Debora Nagel of Ypsilanti; daughter, Wendy Pellerito of Ypsilanti; son, Darrell Wheeler of Indiana; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Timmy Foundation, P.O. Box 24286, Indianapolis, IN 46224.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Brigida (Daleo) Cipolla
Services for Brigida "Bree" Cipolla aka Daleo, 90, of Novi were held Jan. 13 at Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mrs. Daleo was born Oct. 25, 1912 in Detroit and died Jan. 10 in Botsford General Hospital. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Daleo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daleo.
Survivors include daughter, Mary I. (Ronald) Hayes of South Lyon (formerly of Canton); son, Michael A. (Priscilla) Daleo of Redford; grandsons, Kenneth Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Shaun Hayes and Michael Carl Daleo; granddaughters, Kimberley Giacherio and Michelle Lupinski; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Thomas Torrance Struthers
Services for Thomas Struthers, 71, of Plymouth, were held privately.
Mr. Struthers was born June 19, 1932 in Coberg, Ontario, Canada and died Jan. 19 in Plymouth. He was an engineer at Gilson-Ayers in Madison Heights for 22 years. He came to the Plymouth community in 1987 from Waterford. He was a member of the Plymouth Senior Citizens. He collected Civil War memorabilia and Indian artifacts. He loved to travel.
Survivors include daughters, Kelly (James) Cantley of White Lake and Shannon (David) Littleton of Alta Vista, Calif.; three grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Thomas P. Rabideau
A memorial service was held for Thomas Rabideau, 40, Saturday at the Crystal Lounge in Dearborn Heights.
Mr. Rabideau is survived by parents, Gail (Robert) Hart and Thomas Rabideau; brother, Tony Rabideau; sister, Tammy (John) Arsenauli; sister, Danna (Tim) Piazzi; and sister Jamie (Dan) Burd; three nieces; and three nephews.
Arrangements made by Salowich & Stevens Funeral Home.
Joan Fromm Lash
A private family memorial for Joan Lash, 76, formerly of Plymouth, was held Jan. 26, 2003 with internment at a later date in Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.
Mrs. Lash was a graduate of St. Petersburgh (Fla.) High School, was a nurse cadet in the military corps and graduated from Henry Ford Hospital's School of Nursing.
Mrs. Lash was preceded in death by her much-loved husband, Clyde William; and son, William Clyde.
Survivors include her sisters' families, Phyllis of Michigan and Margaret of Florida; as well as several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and her own children, Linda, Robert and Jonathon of Michigan and Phyllis of Colorado.
Michele I. Latawiec
Services for Michele Latawiec, 41, of Canton were held Jan. 25 at St. Malachy Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Gembala officiating. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mrs. Latawiec was born Sept. 24, 1961 in Ypsilanti and died Jan. 22 in Canton. She was a teacher.
Survivors include son, David Latawiec of Canton; daughter, Coleen Latawiec of Canton; parents, Joseph (Irene) Gembala of Canton; brother, Joseph Gembala of Sterling Heights; sister, Mary (Joe) Rutz of Georgia; cousins, Tom, Monica, Bernie and Brian Bishop, Rick, Lorraine and Kevin Liddy; niece, Bev (Ed) Bishop; and aunt, Luke (Zak) Rutz.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home-Westland.
Betty Monnie Sweitzer
Services for Betty Sweitzer, 83, of Livonia (formerly Plymouth) were held Jan. 29 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington.
Mrs. Sweitzer was born Feb. 3, 1919 in McLeansboro, Ill., and died Jan. 27 in Livonia. She was an inspector for 30 years with GM Diesel. She loved traveling with family and friends and especially loved playing poker with her grandson, Nikki.
Survivors include son, Michael (Carol) Sweitzer; daughters, Betty Jean (Bob) Awrey and Vicki (John) Eddy; brother, Bud Waller; sister, Kathleen Casey; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Mercy Hospital Cancer Center, 36475 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154.
Arrangements made by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home.
Florene Cash
Services for Florene Cash, 79, of Plymouth, were held Jan. 20 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Klump officiating. Burial was at South Lyon Cemetery.
Mrs. Cash was born Aug. 31, 1923 in South Lyon and died Jan. 18. Mrs. Cash graduated from Cleary Business College and was a secretary at Michigan Seamless Tube from 1953-1977, and as secretary for the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth and for Cash Builders until 1991. She loved many church activities and lovingly gave of herself. She also loved to bake for others. She thought of others with letters and kept track of birthdays and special occasions.
Mrs. Cash was preceded in death by husband of 51 years, Charles Cash.
Survivors include sister, Lois (Robert) Reid of Rochester Hills; numerous nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Oliver W. Wheeler
Services for Oliver Wheeler, 68, of Ypsilanti, were held Jan. 17 at the Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. John McLean officiating. Burial was at United Memorial Gardens in Superior Township.
Mr. Wheeler was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Detroit and died Jan. 13. He was employed as a supervisor in the work force. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Berean Bible Church.
Survivors include wife, Joan M. Wheeler of Ypsilanti; father, Ueless Wheeler; daughter, Debora Nagel of Ypsilanti; daughter, Wendy Pellerito of Ypsilanti; son, Darrell Wheeler of Indiana; and eight grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Timmy Foundation, P.O. Box 24286, Indianapolis, IN 46224.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Brigida (Daleo) Cipolla
Services for Brigida "Bree" Cipolla aka Daleo, 90, of Novi were held Jan. 13 at Vermeulen Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mrs. Daleo was born Oct. 25, 1912 in Detroit and died Jan. 10 in Botsford General Hospital. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Daleo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Daleo.
Survivors include daughter, Mary I. (Ronald) Hayes of South Lyon (formerly of Canton); son, Michael A. (Priscilla) Daleo of Redford; grandsons, Kenneth Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Shaun Hayes and Michael Carl Daleo; granddaughters, Kimberley Giacherio and Michelle Lupinski; and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Thomas Torrance Struthers
Services for Thomas Struthers, 71, of Plymouth, were held privately.
Mr. Struthers was born June 19, 1932 in Coberg, Ontario, Canada and died Jan. 19 in Plymouth. He was an engineer at Gilson-Ayers in Madison Heights for 22 years. He came to the Plymouth community in 1987 from Waterford. He was a member of the Plymouth Senior Citizens. He collected Civil War memorabilia and Indian artifacts. He loved to travel.
Survivors include daughters, Kelly (James) Cantley of White Lake and Shannon (David) Littleton of Alta Vista, Calif.; three grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Vernon E. Miller
Services for Vernon Miller, 85, of Plymouth, were held Jan. 29 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church with the Rev. Doc Ortman officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.
Mr. Miller was born Aug. 30, 1917 in Carrolltown, Pa. and died Jan. 25 in Livonia. He was a mechanic. He is a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church.
Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella R. Miller; daughter, Rose Hughes, and grandson, Michael T. Campbell.
Survivors include son, Robert H. Phillips; daughter, Barbara (Don) Campbell of West Jefferson, Ohio; sister, Velma G. Behrendt of Holly; brother, Merle Miller of Carrolltown, Pa.; sister, Inez Weakland of Carrolltown, Pa.; sister, Naomi Swanson of Holly; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute Plymouth Region, 485 S. Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170, or the American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, Ill. 60676-3968.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Andrew Joseph Barton, Jr.
Private services for Andrew Barton, 71, of Plymouth, were held.
Mr. Barton was born Sept. 23, 1931 in Detroit and died Jan. 25 in Superior Township. He worked as a writer for television and radio stations. Later he worked at Hill Galleries in Birmingham for 10 years. He had lived in the Plymouth community since 1977. He was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church and had graduated from the University of Detroit in 1957 with a degree in Commercial Arts. He also attended Wayne State University. He served in the U.S. Army.
Survivors include aunts and uncles, Clara Glonek, Stillaok Lorenc, Betty Zdanio, and Tom Juraszke; and cousins, Mary Ann Weber, Marcia L. Schmitz, Barbara Martinelli, Jeffrey Sapyta, Christopher Sapyta, and Sharon Turner.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Yakob Remsing
Services for Yakob Remsing, 89, of Plymouth were held Feb. 1 at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home with the Rev. Elias Salomon officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.
Mr. Remsing was born Feb. 16, 1913 in Molidorf, Yugoslavia and died Jan. 27 in Livonia. He was a retired custodian for the Plymouth-Canton school system. He came to the Plymouth community in 1955 from Germany. He was a master gardener and well-known for his roses. He was a loving brother, uncle, and cousin.
Mr. Remsing was preceded in death by sisters, Theresia LaFleur and Maria Remsing.
Survivors include nieces and nephews, Maria LaFleur of Heartland, Edward (Linda) LaFleur of Canton, Klaus (Lotte) Haberkorn of Germany, Franz (Maria) Haberkorn of Germany, Peter (Erna) Haberkorn of Germany, Marianna (Yohann) Weippert of Germany, and Erna (Rainer) Liebezeit of Germany; cousins, Maria (Franz) Gauder of Chicago and Yakob (Ida) Liblang of Florida; great-niece and great-nephew, Jeff (Kristen) LaFleur of Redford and Lori LaFleur of Canton.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Elmer V. Carlson
Services for Elmer V. Carlson, 83, of Glenview, Ill. were held privately.
Mr. Carlson was born April 29, 1919 in Michigan and died Jan. 23 at Glenbrook Hospital. He was an engineer for Knowles Electronics in Itascaok with 40 years of service. He held many patents for hearing aid devices.
Survivors include wife Mary J. Carlson; brother, Frank Carlson of Bedford, Texas; sisters, Agnes (Kenneth) Wheeler of Plymouth; Edna Wilson of Pontiac, and Evelyn (Robert) Senecal of Lawrence, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elmer Carlson Memorial Hearing Aid Foundation, 16880 Middlebelt Road, Suite #4, Livonia, MI 48154 or Etymotic Research, Inc., Carlson Teaching Laboratory Fund, 61 Martin Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
Arrangements made by Oehler Funeral Home, Des Plains, Ill.
Alice C. Smith
Services for Alice Smith, 90, of Ann Arbor, were held Jan. 30 at the Northview Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Perfetto officiating, with internment following.
Mrs. Smith was born Sept. 15, 1912 in Escanaba and died Jan. 26 in Plymouth. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church.
Survivors include daughters, Joanna E. (James) Fornell of Livonia and Susan S. (Peter) Kleemann of Canton; brother, Walter Russell of Escanaba; sister, Doris Stokes of Boca Raton, Fla.; granddaughters Jennifer Fornell and Rebecca Fornell; grandsons, Michael Kleemann and Jonathan Kleemann; and great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, The Capuchins, 1820 Mt. Elliott Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207-3496.
Arrangements made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.
Meghan Elizabeth Spieles
Services for Meghan Spieles, 6, of Ann Arbor (formerly of Canton) were held Feb. 4 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Canton.
Meghan was born March 22, 1996 in Ypsilanti and died Jan. 31 at Children's Hospital. She was a student.
Survivors include parents, Mark (Kim) Spieles of Ann Arbor; and sister, Makenna Spieles.
Arrangements made by Nelly-Turowski Funeral Home in Canton.
