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GenealogyBuff.com - Wayne County, Michigan Obituary Collection from 2003 - 10

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Maynard L. Robinson

Visitation for Maynard Robinson, 64, of Redford Township was Jan. 20-21 in Charles R. Step Funeral Home. Burial was in Williams, W. Va.

Mr. Robinson was born March 5, 1938, in Proctor Run, W. Va., and died Jan. 18, 2003, in Farmington Hills. He lived in this community many years. He was a machinist.

Surviving are his wife, Helen; children, Bettina (Glenn) Schwartz, Maynard Jr. (Alane), Darrell (Lisa) and Basil; five brothers and sisters; and six grandchildren.

Helen King Wise

A memorial service for former Redford resident Helen Wise, 85, of Milan will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Marble Memorial United Methodist Church in Milan. Private burial will follow at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland.

Mrs. Wise was born July 19, 1917, in Redford, and died Jan. 20, 2003, at her home in Milan. She was an honor student graduate from Redford High School in 1935. She attended Ypsilanti Normal Teachers College and held teaching positions in Livingston County Rural schools from 1950-52.

She was a secretary at Ypsilanti Ford Plant, Bendix Corp, Ford Wayne Assembly Plant and University Microfilms.

She was an active member of Wayne United Methodist Church, Lower Deer Creek Church of Brethren and Milan Marble Memorial United Methodist Church. She was a active member at The Detroit Genealogy Society, Carroll County Women's Extension Club, and United Methodist Women Groups where she resided.

Surviving are six children and four stepchildren, Byron (Judy) Baldwin, Jr. and Jay (Sherley) Baldwin both of South Bend, Ind., Winifred "Jackie" (Carl) Marsh of Appleton, Wis., Helen (James) Edwards of Milan, Barbara (Robert) Pullano of Portage, Mich., Betty (Donald) Flint of Ironwood, Mich., Norman (Marilyn) Wise of Okemos, Elaine Wise Chadwick of Sparta, Ga., Beverly (Dave) Coffing of Peachtree, Ga., and Mary (James) Rokita of Howell; 26 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by two husbands, Byron Baldwin and Claude Wise; son, Harold Baldwin; stepdaughter, Ellen Wise Collins; great-grandson, Garret Andrews; and brother, Harold King.

Memorial tributes may be made to Hospice of Washtenaw.

Arrangements were made by Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home in Milan.

Brigide Cipolla Daleo

Services for Brigide "Bree" Daleo, 90, of Novi were Jan. 13 in Vermeulen Funeral Home, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.

Mrs. Daleo was born Oct. 25, 1912, in Detroit, and died Jan. 10, 2003, in Farmington Hills. She was a homemaker.

Surviving are her son, Michael (Priscilla) Daleo of Redford; daughter, Mary (Ronald) Hayes of South Lyon; grandchildren, Kenneth Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Kimberley Giacherio, Shaun Hayes, Michael Daleo and Michelle Lupinski; and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Daleo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles.

Memorial tributes may be made in the form of Mass cards.

Lucille Larson

Former Redford resident Lucille Larson, 96, of Novi died Jan. 12, 2003.

She was born Nov. 13, 1906, in Alpena, Mich.

Surviving are her son, Raymond Larson Jr.; daughters, Ann Doherty and Ellen Graves; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Larson was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Sept. 21, 1981.

Arrangements were made by Harry J. Will Funeral Home.

Magdalene Skiba

A funeral Mass for former Redford resident Magdalene Skiba of Arlington, Texas, after a long battle with cancer. She worked as a seamstress at Hudson's, Winkelman's and then later at Crowley-Milner for 35 years until its closing. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and being "Nini" to her grandchildren.

Surviving are her daughters, Pat (Jerry) Fehribach of Columbus, Texas and Kathy (Rick) Finlayson of Colleyville, Texas, 1612 Summit Street, Suite 100, Fort Worth, Ohio, and died Jan. 9, 2003, in Farmington Hills.

He was a graduate of Northwestern High School and worked with Campbell-Ewald until World War II, then for Vickers while taking night classes in engineering.

After the war, he became part owner of Industrial Printers, followed by sales work for Brown & Bigelow.

He retired from the City of Detroit as a purchasing agent for "Total Action Against Poverty," part of Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty" in the 1960s.

Mr. Boyer was a member of Westlawn Methodist Church, an active member of Ward Memorial Presbyterian Church in Detroit and recently Covenant Community Church of Redford.

Surviving are his wife, Marjorie; daughter, Ann (John) LePere of Emerald Isle, N.C.; step-sons, Brian Mann of Denver, Colo.; step-daughter, Marilyn (John) Roughley of Canton; grandsons, David (Janine) LePere and Nathan LePere; and great-grandson, Riley.

Memorial tributes may be made in Mr. Boyer's name to Covenant Community Church.

Arrangements were made by Vermeulen Funeral Home.

Maurice Edward Maher

Services for Maurice Maher, 78, of Redford were Jan. 15 in St. Valentine Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Officiating was the Rev. Thomas Belczak.

Mr. Maher was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Niagra, Wis., and died Jan. 11, 2003, at his home in Redford. He was the owner/operator of his own business.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; sons, Drake (Mary) Maher and Morrie (Linda) Maher; and four grandchildren.

Arrangements were made by Neely-Turowski Funeral Home.

Edward P. Shaw

Services for Edward Shaw, 81, of Redford were today, Thursday, Jan. 16, in St. Valentine Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Robert McGrath.

Mr. Shaw was born April 14, 1921, in St. Louis, Mo., and died Jan. 10, 2003, in Redford. He lived in this community 32 years. He worked in the plumbing and heating industry.

Surviving are his children, Lee (Susan) March, Patricia (Raymond) Johnson, Marlene (Kevin) Gallagher and Gary (Kathleen) Shaw; siblings, William Shaw and Mary Shaw Walch; and 11 grandchildren.

Mr. Shaw was preceded in death by his wife, Janet.

Arrangements were made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home.

Everett C. Anderson

Services for Everett Anderson, 81, of Redford were Jan. 13 in Charles R. Step Funeral Home with burial at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia. Officiating was the Rev. Larry Austin.

Mr. Anderson was born April 11, 1921, in Depoy, Ky., and died Jan. 10, 2003, in Trenton. He lived in this community since 1961. He was a DOT bus driver.

Surviving are his children, Harold, Warren, Sharon (Randolph) Smith, William, Robin and Kenneth (Kathy); 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Geletzke.

Arthur Joseph Rocheleau

Services for Arthur Rocheleau, 93, of Redford Township were today, Thursday, Jan. 16, in Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. J.J. Mech.

Mr. Rocheleau was born June 3, 1909, in Duluth, Minn., and died Jan. 13, 2003, in Garden City. He lived in this community since 1960.

Mr. Rocheleau was a draftsman. He was a member of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church.

Surviving are his nieces and nephews, Mary Ann Horne-White, Patricia Ann Hendler, John Johnson, Melvin Johnson, Ann Osborne and Charles Hebert.

Arrangements were made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home.

Michael Thomas McGinn

Services for Michael McGinn, 76, of Redford Township were Jan. 11 in St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church.

Mr. McGinn was born May 12, 1926, in Detroit, and died Jan. 8, 2003, in Garden City. He was a lawyer.

Surviving are his wife, Bernice; daughter, Susan; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. McGinn was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (Robert) Walters.

Arrangements were made by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home.

Jane Ann Robey

A memorial service for Jane Robey of Westland will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, in Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Road, Farmington.

Miss Robey died Jan. 6 after a long battle with cancer. She was a graduate of (Detroit) Redford High School and earned her teaching degree from Western Michigan Humane Society, 37255 Marquette, Westland, MI 48185

Calvin Arthur Lepien

Services for Calvin Lepien, 80, of Redford Township were today, Thursday, Jan. 9, in Fisher Funeral Home, with burial at Parkview Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Mearl Bradley, Michigan State Police detective lieutenant. He was a former U.S. Marine Raider and a member of the American Legion.

Surviving are his children, Glenn (Toshiko) Lepien, Barbara (Larry) Walton and Della (Steve) Resetar; and three grandchildren.

Mr. Lepien was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, November 1992.

Liny C. Fojas-LaFramboise

Services for Liny Fojas-LaFramboise, 53, of Redford Township were Jan. 4 in St. Valentine Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Officiating was the Rev. Tom Belczak.

Mrs. Fojas-LaFramboise was born Sept. 15, 1949, in Altavas, Philippines, and died Jan. 1, 2003, in Redford Township. She was a chemical engineer. She lived in this community since 1989 and was a member of St. Valentine Catholic Church.

Surviving are her husband, Arthur; siblings, Baby Blancanieves Vidal, Judy Villanueva, Gerry Fojas and Roy Fojas.

Mrs. Fojas-LaFramboise was preceded in death by her brother, Ruperto Fojas, Jr.

Arrangements were made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home.

Christopher E. Pietka

Services for Christopher Pietka, 54, of Redford Township were Jan. 4 in St. Genevieve Catholic Church, with burial at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights. Officiating was the Rev. Vogan.

Mr. Pietka was born Nov. 7, 1948, in Detroit, and died Jan. 2, 2003, in Redford Township. He worked in sales. He lived in this community many years and was a member of St. Genevieve Catholic Church.

Surviving are his wife, Stella; children, Jennifer (Anthony) DiMauro, Jason and Justin; mother, Rosemary Pietka; and siblings, Greg, Susan, Mark, Mary, Robert, Gerard, Jessica, Barbara and Jeffery.

Arrangements were made by Charles R. Step Funeral Home.

Jack Junior Donn

Services for Jack Donn, 79, of Redford Township were Jan. 6 in Charles R. Step Funeral Home, with burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland. Officiating was the Rev. Steven Schafer.

Mr. Donn was born Jan. 8, 1923, in Redford Township, and died Jan. 2, 2003, in Farmington Hills. He was a life-long resident of Redford Township.

Mr. Donn was a maintenance worker.

Surviving are his brother, Marvin Donn; and sisters, Arlene Firth and Georgene Mays.

Walter E. Kozyra

Services for Walter Kozyra, 87, of Redford Township were Jan. 8 in St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, with burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.

Mr. Kozyra was born April 7, 1915, in Detroit, and died Jan. 6, 2003, in Livonia. He was a fork-lift driver for a seamless steel tubing company.

Surviving are his children, Janice (Verne) Smith, Susan (David) McGrann and David (Janet); sister, Wanda Petresh; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Kozyra was preceded in death by his wife, Helen.

Arrangements were made by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home.

Lewis Mark Wheatley

Services for infant Lewis Wheatley, 4 months, were Jan. 3 in Fisher Funeral Home.

Baby Lewis was born Aug. 20, 2002, in Redford Township, and died Dec. 30, 2002, in Farmington Hills.

Surviving are his parents, Mark and Connie; siblings, Billy, Justin, Joey, Steven and Angel; grandparents, Patricia Libby, and Phil and Peggy Lerma; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial tributes may be made to Children's Miracle Network c/o Beaumont Hospital, 100 E. Big Beaver, Suite 800, Troy, MI 48083.

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