Dorothy J. MacDonald
Services for Dorothy Jane MacDonald, 100, formerly of Farmington, were held Feb. 3 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton with the Rev. Ike Agunwa officiating. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mrs. MacDonald was born Sept. 3, 1902 in Cascade, Iowa and died Jan. 30, 2003 in Brighton. She married George Macdonald on Dec. 6, 1930 and lived in Farmington until 1998. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton and the Farmington Neighbors Club. Prior to her retirement in 1967, she was employed as a bookkeeper with Montgomery Ward.
She is survived by her sons, John (Mary) and James (Sherrie); six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; one grandson and 10 brothers and sisters.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice.
Sister Mary Thaddea Rivet
Services for Sister Mary Thaddea Rivet, 98, Sister of Mercy for 75 years, were held Feb. 5 at McCauley Center's Sacred Heart Chapel with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
She was born Margaret Elizabeth Rivet, the daughter of Charles and Emma Rivet on Feb. 6, 1904 in Escanaba, where she was baptized at St. Patrick's Church. She attended St. Mary's School in Bay City and did office work for a year before attending Bay County Normal. She taught school for two years before joining the Sisters of Mercy on Sept. 27, 1927 and made profession of perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1933 at Mount Mercy Academy in Grand Rapids.
Sister Mary Thaddea earned a state life teaching certificate from Central Michigan University and bachelor and master of arts degrees from Notre Dame University. From 1930-1980, she taught in elementary schools in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Grand Haven, Traverse City, Saginaw, Cheboygan, Parnell, Pinconning, Bay City, Port Austin, Berkeley, Reese and Muskegon. She also taught for a year in Tucson, Ariz. After leaving the formal classroom, she spent several years tutoring students and in 1984 retired to a ministry of prayer at McAuley Center.
She is survived by two nieces; one nephew; and the members of her religious community.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund, 29000 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-1405.
Peter C. Fuoco
Services for Peter Carmine Fuoco, 60, of Mesa, Ariz., will be Monday, Feb. 3, at the Green Acres Mortuary in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mr. Fuoco died Jan. 29, 2003, at University Medical Center in Tucson after a brief illness.
Formerly of Westland and Novi, he was the longtime owner of A&F Water Heater and Spa Service in Troy. He retired in 1995.
In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing with his granddaughters, Samantha and Madeline, and watching sporting events. He was a retired member of the Michigan Multi-Lakes Conservation Association.
An advocate of organ donation, Mr. Fuoco received a heart transplant Dec. 17, 1995, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, after his heart was stricken by a virus. In the seven years, he lived after his transplant, he moved to Arizona and worked tirelessly to mentor other transplant patients.
In 2000 and 2002, he competed in racquetball with partner Leo Levenson, during the U. S. Transplant Games at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.
He is survived by his wife, Judith, former assistant treasurer for Suburban Communications Corporation, the parent company of the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers; a daughter, Christina of Mesa, Ariz. a former reporter for the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers; son, Tony (Christina) of Chandler, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Samantha and Madeline Fuoco; and sisters, Marianne Madonna, Kathy Wurn and Sylvia Demers.
He is preceded by his parents Antonia and Cosimo Fuoco; a, sister, Loretta Mounsey; and a brother, Charles.
Memorials to The Jack G. Copeland, MD, Endowed Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The University of Arizona, Sarver Heart Center, PO Box 245046, Tucson, AZ 85724-5046.
Rev. Douglas K. Thompson
Services for the Rev. Douglas Thompson, 54, of Westland were held Jan. 31 in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills with the Rev. John Meyer officiating. Burial followed at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia.
Rev. Thompson was born May 24, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, and died Jan. 28, 2003, in Livonia. He earned his BA from Michigan State University in 1973, and his Masters of Divinity at Ft. Wayne Lutheran Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Rev. Thompson was ordained June 26, 1977. He was Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Burr Oak, Mich.; Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Dearborn and then Senior Pastor; Pastor at Salem National Church in Westland; and most recently was Pastor Emeritus of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills.
Other positions include the Lutheran Layman's League and member of Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Board of Directors.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline; daughter, Heidi Fowler; and grandchildren, Katherine Fowler and John Fowler.
Memorial contributions may be made to "For the Sake of the Church" (a foundation for the continuation of Lutheran Higher Education) c/o St. Paul Lutheran Church, 20805 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 or to the Church.
Arrangements were made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington.
Dr. Richard S. Fedorowicz
Services for Dr. Richard S. Fedorowicz, of Farmington Hills, were held Feb. 1 at St. Coleman Catholic Church.
Dr. Fedorowicz was born in Detroit and died Jan. 27, 2003 in Farmington Hills. He practiced dentistry in Farmington Hills for over 30 years.
He is survived by his two sisters; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother, Walter.
Arrangements made by McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills.
LaVerne E. Tawney
Private services were held for LaVerne Everett Tawney, 60, of Westland.
Mr. Tawney was born Nov. 6, 1942 in Concord, Mich. and died Jan. 28, 2003 in Westland. He was a self-employed office machine repairman and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his son, Keith (Patricia); daughter, Marla (Mark) Cunningham; mother, Grace Smyth; brother, Terry (Patricia); sister, Cindy (Gorden) West; and grandchildren, Ryan, Michael, Anna and Catherine.
Arrangements made by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington.
Zoltan T. Rado
Private services were held for Zoltan Thomas Rado, 85, of Farmington Hills.
Mr. Rado was born June 16, 1917 and died Jan. 13, 2003 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He worked in real estate sales and was a World War II veteran. He was an accomplished cabinet maker
He is survived by his wife, June; sons, Mark (Mary), Glenn (Karen), Kirk (Anna) and Paul; daughters, Lisa Barrie, Karla (Thomas) Richey and Erika (Nancy); grandsons, Christian, Ryan, Eric and Austin; brothers, William (Miriam), Walter, Roland and Edward; sister, Lee Vaneck; and sister-in-law, Laura Rado. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Farmington Hills Public Library.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Dennis C. Doeren
Services for Dennis Clarence Doeren, 55, formerly of Farmington Hills, were held Jan. 22 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Loren O'Dea officiating. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mr. Doeren was born April 13, 1947 in Detroit and died Jan. 18, 2003 at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Clinton Township. He worked as a parts technician for Cleveland Coin.
He is survived by his sister, Pat DeGuire; brother, Henry (Patricia); and six nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Antoinette.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
Paul J. Hagstrom
Services for Paul Joseph "Taz" Hagstrom, of Royal Oak, were held Jan. 18 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Mark Woodbury officiating. Burial followed at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.
Mr. Hagstrom was born Sept. 2, 1969 in Livonia and died Jan. 14, 2003 in Centerline. He worked as a machine operator for SRS Manufacturing and was a member of the Westland Jaycees.
He is survived by his daughter, Frida; parents, Arnold Hagstrom and Linda Arnold; brother, Jim; and grandparents, Donald and Pearl Hagstrom, Ella Hagstrom and Frances Robson.
Richard B. Ruud
Services for Richard Brian Ruud, 66, of Farmington Hills, were held Jan. 21 at Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills.
Mr. Ruud was born in St. Paul, Minn. and died Jan. 16, 2003. He worked in sales for the lawn care industry and the meat packing industry and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills and coached little league baseball for North Farmington and West Bloomfield. Mr. Ruud was a Civil War buff and enjoyed traveling.
He is survived by his wife, Ileana; and children, Christine, Mary, Matthew and Andrea; and one brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church in Farmington Hills.
Arrangements made by McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills.
William J. Felker
Services for William J. Felker, 46, of Farmington Hills, were held Jan. 18 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mr. Felker was born May 14, 1956 in Detroit and died Jan. 14, 2003 in Farmington Hills. He worked as a pilot for Belgian Airlines/Carnival Cruises and previously Western Airlines. He was a member of the American Pilots Association and an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his parents, Thaddeus and Betty Jane; brothers, Thaddeus Jr. (Deb), Del, and Mike (Carolyn); sister, Lois (Joe) Wenstrup; six nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mental Health Association in Michigan, 15920 W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076.
Edward E. Nastwold
Services for Edward Eugene Nastwold, 71, of Taylor, were held Jan. 20 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Daniel Cave officiating.
Mr. Nastwold was born April 19, 1931 in Detroit and died Jan. 15, 2003 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He worked as a clay modeler for the auto industry.
He is survived by his daughters, Lori (Jeff) Gendron, Susie (Brian) Blais and Lisa Kramp; son, Scott (Hanan); brothers, Richard and Charles; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, LaValda.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Victor B. Bonen
Services for Victor Benjamin Bonen, 80, of Howell, were held Jan. 17 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Leonard Partensky officiating. Burial followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Howell.
Mr. Bonen was born March 8, 1922, in Phelps, Wis. and died Jan. 14, 2003 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. He was the owner of Bonen Drilling Company in Howell and a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Howell, St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his step-children, Earl and Barb LaMothe, Gloria Jean and Art Rushlow and Dave and Donna LaMothe; and brothers, Emery, Roy, James, Gerard and Francis. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and wife, Bernadette.
Memorial contributions may be made to Toys for Tots.
Joseph J. Kacin
Services for Joseph John Kacin, 83, of Farmington Hills, were held Jan. 20 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmington with the Rev. Ronald Browne officiating.
Mr. Kacin was born March 9, 1919 in Hazelton, Pa. and died Jan. 17, 2003 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He was a pharmacist and owner of Eton Pharmacy and John's Pharmacy, both in Detroit. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church.
He is survived by his son, James (Cynthia); brother, Anthony (Alfreda); daughter-in-law, Charity; and grandchildren, Joseph III, Russell and Carey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anne and son, Joseph.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Joseph M. Moskal
Services for Joseph Michael Moskal, 78, of Farmington, were held Jan. 22 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Thomas Belczak officiating.
Mr. Moskal was born June 2, 1924 in Detroit and died Jan. 19, 2003 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills. He owned a service station in Walled Lake.
He is survived by his daughters, Katherine (Dennis) Keleman, Patricia (Peter) Kunkel and Nancy (Michael) Gardelta; sister, Sophie Gontarski; brother, Michael; and five grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Hedwig Church in Detroit.
Barbara E. Dreher
Private services were held for Barbara Ellen Dreher, 70, of Roseville, at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy.
Mrs. Dreher was born April 24, 1932 in Detroit and died Jan. 14, 2003 in Roseville.
She is survived by her sons, John (Jayne) and Shawn (Anne); daughter, Rhonda (Mike) Kadrofske; and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, James.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Michigan, 25900 Greenfield Road, Suite 401, Oak Park, MI 48237.
Arrangements made by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington.
Donna M. Norgaard
Services for Donna M. Norgaard, 64, of formerly of Farmington, were held Jan. 22 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Larry Austin officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Farmington.
Mrs. Norgaard was born Nov. 3, 1938 in Calumet, Mich. and died Jan. 18, 2003 at Dorvin Convalescent Center in Livonia. She was a transplant technician for Brainer's Greenhouse in Wixom.
She is survived by her sons, David and Tom; daughters, Janet (Richard) Thyrion and Lori Norgaard; mother, Elma Skelton; brother, Ralph (Kathryn) Rensi; sister, Yvonne (Gary) Green; and grandchildren, Jordan and Miranda. She is preceded in death by her husband, James.
David J. Schneider
Services for David John Schneider, 61, of Farmington, were held Jan. 18 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Farmington with the Rev. Ronald Browne officiating.
Mr. Schneider was born Sept. 27, 1941 in Ambridge, Pa. and died Jan. 15, 2003 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was employed as an industrial distribution purchasing manager and was past president of the Southeast Michigan Chapter of National Association of Purchasing Managers.
He is survived by his wife, Margery; son, Craig (Misti); sisters, Ruth John and JoAnn Schneider; granddaughters, Allie and Anna Schneider; brother-in-law, John Donovan; and sisters-in-law, Patricia Jacob, Shirley Lammie and Kathleen Donovan.
Memorial contributions may be made to William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Robert W. Stephens
Services for Robert William Stephens, 79, of Northville, were held Jan. 22 at St. Collette Church in Livonia with the Rev. Michael Loyson officiating.
Mr. Stephens was born May 11, 1923 in Detroit and died Jan. 19, 2003 at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia.
He is survived by his wife, Marcella; children, Tom (Gabriele), Sue Felago, Jean (Frank) Wren, Carol Burrows, Anne Maria (Rocky) McHenry, James (Lydia), Michael (Becky), Bob (Kelly), Kathie (Doug) Marshall, Paul (Lynn) and Mark (Jennifer); 38 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Judy Brown American Life Leauge, P.O. Box 1350, Stafford, VA 22555.
Arrangements made by Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington.
Frank R. Yenny
Services for Frank R. Yenny, 90, of Southfield, were held Jan. 20 at St. Owen Church in Bloomfield Hills with the Monsignor Edward Baldwin officiating. Burial followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Mr. Yenny was born Aug. 4, 1912 in St. Louis, Mo. and died Jan. 17, 2003 at Heritage House in Southfield. He worked as an engineer for the auto industry.
He is survived by his niece, Margaret Rozman; brother, Sidney (Millicent); and great-niece, Barbara (Sean) Rozman-Stokes. He is preceded in death by his wife, Evangeline and nephew Robert Rozman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48204.
Arlene B. Curd
Services for Arlene B. "Barney" Curd, 80, of Farmington, were held Jan. 11 at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home in Farmington with the Rev. Andrew Baligian officiating. Burial followed at Glen Eden Memorial Park.
Mrs. Curd was born Oct. 1, 1922 in Canada and died Jan. 8, 2003 in Farmington. She was a homemaker and known by her close friends and family as the "Irish Queen."
She is survived by her husband, John "Uncle Jack"; sons, Michael (Carol), John (Susan) and Steven (Patricia); daughter, Patricia (John) Baligian; grandchildren, Michelle (Robert), Sean (Krysten), Elizabeth, Daniel, Andrew, Christopher, Alison, Brian and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Claire, Jack and Olivia; and sister Joyce Dobrick. She is preceded in death by her sister, Dulcie McKelvey.
