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1-9 in to 7 7 es WEDNESDAY, 21, 2007 LOCAL NEWS DETROIT FREE WWW.FREEP.COM Charges in health care case Ex-county employee accused of fraud or a "This goof-up, was or not a a mistake one-time in error, judg- county Following audited the employment discovery, the re- eight years after she lost her county job, authorities said. She had worked only four days at the Martha T. Berry. Medical Facility, a county operated nursing home, before she was fired. She since has moved to Alabama and continued using the health plan to pay for treatment of ovarian cancer, multiple sclerosis and spinal problems, officials said.

The woman is to be extradited back to Michigan at a later date, county officials said. ment," Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith, who authorized four counts of health care fraud against Youhanian, said in a statement. "This was a continuing criminal scheme, spread month by month over a period of eight Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan discovered the scheme five months ago. But top Macomb County officials kept it 'a secret from commissioners until late September. Those officials could face discipline next month.

DEATH NOTICES Phone: 800-926-8237 (option 4) Fax: 586-977-7510 On the web: 10 Death Notices DANTO RICHARD JULIAN "DICKIE" Beloved hus band of Charlotte. Dearest father of Alison (Richard) Greenhouse, Valorie (Robert) Danto-Sharpe and Ronna (Dr. Gary) Stencel. Loving brother of Charles "Chuck" (Barbara) and the late Robert (Ethel) Danto, Betty-Ann (the late Benjamin) Faber, the late Fritzie (the late Jerry) Kohn and the late llo-Ann (the late Arnold) Wolfson. Dearest grandfather of Morgan and Jake Greenhouse, Jeffrey, Chad, Taylor and Calli Stencel, Stewart and Max Sharpe.

SERVICES FRIDAY 12 NOON AT THE HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. INTERMENT BETHEL MEMORIAL PARK. FENNER WILLIAM G. DR. M.D.

Age 89, November 18, 2007. Beloved husband of Beulah. Loving father of John Thomas Linda (Chuck) Eastman. Dear grandfather of Robert and Rachel Brickner. Dear greatgrandfather of Collin and Leah Brickner.

Also survived by nieces Tina, Paula and Diane. Services will be held at Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Wednesday at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Henry Ford Village scholarship fund. Arrangements handled by the R.G. G.R.

Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia. FRANOVICH MARY ANN Age 97, Novera ber 19, 2007. Be loved wife of the late Peter George. Loving mother of Bar bara (Robert) Stewart and Lor etta (Jim) Mirro. Grandmother of Lauren (Angelo) Buttazzoni, Jus tin (Elizabeth) Mirro, Adine (Bret) Sibley and Lori Petrulli.

Ten great-grandchildren. Sister of Margaret Petrina, Also many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday followed by a Funeral Mass Saturday at St. Jude the Apostle Church in Wilmerding, PA. Arrangements, entrusted to Alfieri Funeral Home (412)824-4332.

GOEDTEL CATHERINE November 19, 2007, age 77. Wife of the late Frederick. Dear mother of Frederick, Jr. (Betty), Marie Dr. Mark (Theresa), Jeffrey (Deanne), Gary (Teri), and Kathryn Price (Jeffrey).

Grandmother of David, Eric, Allison, Torrie, Kate, Stacee, Lindsey, Lauren and Shaelynn. Sister of Sr. St. James Cody, Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, Cecilia Horn (Maury) and James Cody (Loretta). Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 p.m.

at A. J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) with Prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 280 E. Square Lake Road, (east of Livernois) Troy. Visitation at church begins at 10 a.m. Memorial Tributes to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, or Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council, 4200 Belford Holly, Michigan 48442.

View obituary and share memories at GOLDSTEIN ISADORE Former spouse for 49 years of Ethel Battalen Goldstein. Dear father of Mark (Norma Bristol) Goldstein, (Bruce Thomadsen) Goldstein and Frances Goldstein. Loving grandfather of Elizabeth (Allen Madsen) Maier, Sara (David Cohen) Maier, Auren Kaplan and Daniel Thorn. Devoted greatgrandfather of Leora Cohen. Isadore was the brother of the late Jeanette Eisner, SERVICES FRIDAY, 3:00 P.M.

AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000 or visit GRIFFIN RONALD SAMUEL SR. Age 63, a retired ber served Southfield 11th the in Police Michigan, Phoenix, Southfield officer, died Arizona. on community formerly Novem- Ronald for of 27 years and is survived by wife Bonnie; daughter Kimberly; two sons Ronald Jr. and Timothy and granddaughter Jessica. Memorial Services at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Hartland, MI at 11 a.m.

with visitation at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 24th. HASLAM CAROLYN J. Age 76 of St. Clair Shores, died November 19, 2007.

Be loved wife of the late Robert R. Haslam Sr. Lov ing mother of Julie (Nathan) Hilgendorf, Alicia (Paul) Dalka, Adam (Amy) Haslam and the late Robert R. Haslam Jr. Dear grandmother of Rob and Max Dalka and Rachael, Renae, Ryan and Robert Haslam.

Sister of Adam (Uta) Nieradtka. Sister-in-law of Patricia Karalla. Visiting hours Friday 2:30 -9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 29433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores.

In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke (at Hall Rd.) until time of Service 11 a.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to the Macomb County Humane Society or In House Hospice would be appreciated. HOLIFIELD 2007.

Age 86. Loving father of William, Carol Franklin and Robert. Grandfather of William Amy, Sarah, Bobbie Jo, Todd, Jody, Tonya, Tara Lynn and Trisha. Great-grandfather of Lynzi, Chase, Dustin Hilley, Ryan and Mason. Brother of Gary.

Masonic Service Fri7 day p.m., visitation Friday p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery. Army Cpl.

Jason Lee Soldier believed in Iraq mission MACOMB COUNTY BY STEVE NEAVLING AND AMBER HUNT FREE PRESS STAFF WRITERS An Alabama woman accused defrauding Macomb County payers out of $230,000 in health care costs was charged Tuesday with four felonies that could her in prison for four years. Jackie Lynn Youhanian, 38, her tax-funded health insurance 12 Today BROWNE, HELEN 12:30 p.m. St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. CAFFEY, ELIZABETH 9 a.m.

James H. Cole Chapel. CAMPBELL, EDITH M. 11 a.m. at St.

Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 26431 W. Chicago. COLEMAN, RUSSELL 1p.m. at NeelyTurowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren. DAUGHERTY, ALBERT Services 10:30 a.m.

at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Imlay City DeSALVIO, ROSE 10 a.m. St. Donald Catholic Church, 16330 Twelve Mile Roseville. DOIG, RODNEY JOHN 1:00 p.m, at C.W. Otto Middle School Auditorium in Lansing.

DRAUS, ROSE 10:00 a.m. at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home in Dearborn DUTCHAK, MICHAEL 9 a.m. at St. Sabina Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Dearborn Hts. EBAUGH, DONALD 11 a.m.

Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. EHLEN, BENEDICT 11 a.m. Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills. EMERSON, RALPH 10 a.m, at Clyne Sobocinski F.H., 22121 Kelly, Eastpointe. FENNER, WILLIAM G.

11 a.m. Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Road. FISHER, ROSE MARIE 12:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home.

FORTUNATO, CAMILLO 10 a.m. St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pte. Park. FULNER, PAUL 1 p.m.

Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. GARWACKI, HEDWIG 11 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield. GLADISH, DAVID 10 a.m. at the SchraderHowell Funeral Home, 280 S.

Main, Plymouth. HANNAN, JOAN 10:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church in Warren. HEIL, JOHN PAUL 11:00 a.m.

at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home in Cold Spring, Kentucky KIEPKE, GALEN 9:30 a.m. St. Michael Catholic Community Church, Sterling Heights. KILAR, THEODORE MD, 10 a.m.

at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams, Troy. KIMBROUGH, OWEN 6-8 p.m. at Howe Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel.

KOBYLARZ, GERTRUDE 10 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Lincoln Park. KOKOTOVICH, NIKOLA 10 a.m. St. Lucy Croatian Catholic Church, 200 E.

Wattles, Troy. KORNELI, FERDINAND 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. KORRECK, Z.

ARTHUR 11 a.m. St. Sabina Catholic Church, Dearborn Heights. KWASEK, JOANNA 9:30 a.m. at St.

Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd. KWIETT, GRACE RITA 10:00 a.m. at St. Louise DeMarlac Church in Warren. LAGINESS, JAMES 10:30 a.m.

at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1440 W. Coolidge Hwy, River Rouge. LAMBRECHTS, RICHARD 12 Noon Madetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell, Orion. La ROSA, FRANK 11 a.m.

at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins White Lake. LOSIER, ALICE 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 7051 Church Anchorville. LUCIDO, BRADLEY R.

10 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr. MATTSON, MARILYN 11:00 a.m. at St.

Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Farmington Hills. MOSHER, DORIS 11 a.m. F-Building, Auburn Hills Campus Oakland Community College. OLSON, THEODORE 10 a.m. Memorial Service at Fox Run, the Ascot Clubhouse in Novi.

PALMERI, ROCCO "ROY" 10 a.m. at WujekCalcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr. ROTH, ELISABETH ANN 10:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Shelby Twp.

RUSCILLO, LUIGI 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Livonia. RYAN, MARY 10 a.m. at St.

Hugo of the Hills Church, 2215 Opdyke Bloomfield Hills. SIEFKER, SR. AGNES 10 a.m. at L.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in Monroe.

SOCALL, OLIVER 10:00 a.m. at Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Rd. SPYTMAN-SAPULICH, ERMA 10:30 a.m, at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr. THOMAS, BRUCE 10 a.m. at the Harry J.

Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile Livonia. UTTERBACK, REGINA 11:00 a.m, at the Wasik Funeral Home in Shelby Twp. WALEGA, HENRY 11 a.m. at St. Linus Church, in state 10:30 a.m.

WERNER, EURETTA 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond Sons, 32515 Woodward. an Church, 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills. WILLIAMS, ROBERT 11 a.m.

St. John Luther- WILSON, SHARON 10 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church, 14841 Beech Daly, Redford. ZIELINSKI, 3700 SUSAN 10 a.m.

at Church of the Holy Spirit, Harvey Lake Highland 10 Death Notices ANGER MARY CATHERINE Age 89 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved mother of Gary, Kevin, Bryan and the late Sheree Lou Anger. Grandmother of six. Great- grandmother of one.

Mary Anger was a loving mother and grandmother. Loved by all and inspired good in everyone whose lives she touched. The family will receive friends on Saturday November 24, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. until the Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St.

Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21120 Madison, St. Clair Shores. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. cords and found that three other fired workers continued collecting insurance to the tune of $4,900 after their departure.

Commissioner Paul Gieleghem, D-Clinton Township, said Tuesday that an automated monitoring system could prevent future oversights. "I'm not yet convinced that this won't happen again," Gieleghem said. Contact STEVE NEAVLING at 586-469- 4935 or www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices 10 Death Notices ISELER JAMES A. Age 62, November 18, 2007. Beloved husband of Jeanne for 44 years.

Loving father of Cynthia Lee (Jeffrey) Ruppert, Michael James (Laurie) and Keith David (Tracy). Proud grandfather of Gina, Amy, Matthew, Alex, Adam, Paige, Holly, Olivia and Drake. Greatgrandfather of Casey and Cheyenne Dear brother of the late Betty Letsche. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd.

(at Schoenherr) Friday 1-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Memorials to Cancer Center of America, Zion, Illinois.

Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com KRAMER KAREN ANN (KOWALAK) Of Los Angeles, CA passed away on November 15, 2007 after a long illness. She was 56 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, Edmund and Pauline Kowalak. She is survived by her long-time companion, Pen Dennis of Sherman Oaks, CA, her sister, Mary Lynn Hoffman, of Traverse City, her brother, Tom (Audrey) Kowalak, of Tucson, AZ and four nieces and nephews, Josh, Anna, Jenny and Jeff. There is no memorial service planned for the Detroit area.

KRONINGER RICHARD P. AND LUCILLE A. Ages 78 and 76. Long time residents of Oxford. Were called together to be with the Lord November 16, 2007, after 56 years of marriage.

Loving parents of Richard P. (Deborah) Kroninger II, Timothy K. (Susan) Kroninger, Kristina K. (Ronald) Macey and preceded in death by daughters Debra and Bethany Kroninger. Beloved grandparents of Audrey (Eric) Hernandez, Jeremy (Jennifer) Kroninger, Ryan (Lija) Austin, Mark Austin, Timothy Kroninger, Lauren Kroninger and Bethany Macey.

Great-grandparents of Ethan Hernandez and Abigail Austin. Lucille and Richard are also survived by her sister Betty Merkle and his brother Edward N. Kroninger. Richard was a Veteran of the US Army who served during the Korean War. He attended Muhlenberg College and General Motors Institute.

He also worked for General Motors and IBM. He is also the owner and founder of the Auburn Hills Community News. Lucille retired from Oakland County as an audio technician. Together they owned Happy Hour Party Store. Private Funeral Services are planned.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Richard and Lucille are appreciated Lourdes Home, 2300 Watkins Lake Waterford, MI 48328 Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lynch Sons Funeral Directors Bossardet Chapel, Oxford. www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com LAGINESS JAMES F. "GRANDPA JIM" November 18, 2007. Age 72, of River Rouge. Loyal husband of Carolyn (Stevenson) for 46 years.

Beloved father of James J. (Lisa), Louis (Deana), Laura Brancheau, and Jeanine VanAuken (Kelly), Wonderful grandfather of Jimmy, Steven and Jason Brancheau, Eric and Marisa Laginess, Zoe and Luke VanAuken, Audrey and Rhyse Laginess. Devoted brother of Jeanne Hogan (deceased), Raymond, Delores McManamon, Shirley McHugh, Ronald, Carol Mackool and Michael. Retired Captain of the River Rouge Fire Department. Former MHSAA, Football, Basketball Official for 25 years.

Founder of River Rouge Touch Football League. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family and many friends, and for his competitive spirit, which served him to the end. Visitation Tuesday 12-8 p.m., Rosary Tuesday at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (River Rouge Chapel), 10783 W. Jefferson, in state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1440 W.

Coolidge River Rouge, until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. LEKAS ELEANOR BAISOGLU Age 85, born February 17, 1922, to Abraham and Sophia Gairash Baisoglu in Detroit, passed away Friday, November 16, 2007. She worked many years in the field of cosmetology. Eleanor had a zest for life including music, arts, and home improvement.

She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and people in general. Eleanor pursued her interests through the last year of her life where she resided in Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jordan Baise; and sister, Dorothy Nazarian. Eleanor is survived by her husband. Steve Lekas; sons, Mark Lekas and his wife, Laurie of Plano, TX, and Stephen Lekas and his wife, Sandy of Sugar Land, TX, grandchildren, Steve, Ashley, Brandon, Eric, and Matthew; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Stanley Turowski and Son Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. the chapel of Stanley Turowski Son Funeral Home.

Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, 19975 Wooward Detroit. Army Cpl. Jason Lee, 26, of Fruitport died Sunday after an improvised explosive device detonated during a patrol in Baqubah, northeast of Baghdad. His father, Thomas Lee, said he spoke Thursday with his son, who told him he believed the U.S. military was succeeding in its mission in Iraq.

"He said, 'Dad, I'm making a Thomas Lee said. Jason Lee entered the military in May 2004. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, of Ft. Lewis, Wash. Besides his father, he is survived by his mother, Susan Lee, and his wife, Lisa.

By the Associated Press of tax- land used for 10 Death Notices ATTARD DAWN MARIE "NANA" Age 73 of Taylor, November 19, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William David Attard and the late Teresa McGinty. Dearest grandmother of Dawn Michelle (Michael) Lefko and Nicole (Walter) Grein. Dear great grandmother of Kayla Grein and soon to be great grandmother of the Bean.

Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass Saturday, 11 a.m. at St. Constance Catholic Church, 21555 Kinyon, Taylor. In state at 10:30 a.m.

until time of Mass. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Taylor. Rosary Friday 7 p.m.

Memorials to St. Constance Church. BARKLEY PHILLIP M. November 17, 2007. Beloved husband of Katherine.

Dearest father of of Margaret Dawn Charles and and and Thomas Lisa. Jackson. Great (Sharon). Brother uncle Uncle of of Kristen. Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m.

at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Arrangements by the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, 313-271-2500. BARNES WILMA N.

Age 78, November 19, 2007. Dearest wife of Thomas Jr. Beloved mother of Richard (Jane) and Thomas Ill (Cathy). Grandmother of Angela and Richard I1. Great-grandmother of Tristan.

Cherished sister of Essie Ruff, Harmon Holt, Anna Jones and Vertis Holt. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m at the John N. Santeiu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). (No visitation Thursday).

In state Friday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Services at Fair Haven Assembly of God, 876 N. Beech Daly (btwn Cherry Hill and Ford Rd.) BASHUR GWEN November 19, 2007 Age 90. Wife of the late John Bashur.

Fiancee of James Smith. Loving mother of John (Peggy) and the late James (Maureen). Dearest grandmother of Christina (Steve) McKenna, Cheryl (Ronnie) Swopes and Melissa Bashur. Dearest great-grandmother of Hailey. Dearest sister of Kathleen (Ronald) Krueger.

Dear aunt of Laurie and Denise. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda. In state 9:30 a.m.

until Mass time. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Rosary Friday 7 p.m.

Memorials to Angela Hospice. BINSON S. GEORGE November 20, 2007. Age 93. Founder of Binson's Pharmacy and Hospital Supplies.

Beloved husband of Genevieve. Dear father of James E. (Pamela), Betty Lee Bruinsma, and Nancy Carole Fink (Rick). Grandfather of Robert Allen Binson, James Il, Brandel Marie Rijnovean, Nicholas Bonar, Robin Martin, Melissa Goodstein, Thomas Bruinsma and David Bruinsma. Also survived 13 greatgrandchildren, Brother of George Binson.

Stepfather of Dr. Chris Schearer, Linda Merkwae, Martha Walsh, Tom Schearer, Mary Ann Gullen, Joan Schearer and Tim Schearer. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond Sons (Vasu, Rodgers Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile).

Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 p.m. Prayers 7 p.m. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207. View obituary and share memories at www.desmondfuneralhome.com BIONDO GAETANO (BIUNDO) November 17, 2007, age 88.

Beloved husband of Giovanna. Loving father of Louis, and Tom Proud grandfather of Brandon, Jennifer, Vito and Gaetano. Dear brother of Rosa Biondo, Pietra Tortomasi, Antoinetta Palazzolo, and Jack Biondo. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave.

(3 blocks of 10 Mile) Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m with Rosary 7 p.m.. There is no visitation Thanksgiving. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St.

Joan of Arc Church, 22412 Overlake, St. Clair Shores, till time of Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. To share a memory, www.bcfh.com BONFIGLIO MARIE T. 77 years November 19, 2007.

Wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Frank (Judy) Bonfiglio and John (Elaine) Bonfiglio and Todd Bonfiglio. Sister of Agie Gougherty, Patricia (Fred) Pilgrim, Joann (Jim) Kirchoff and the late Richard Mcintyre. Also survived by two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m.

at St. Malachy Church, 1415 Fourteen Mile Sterling Heights. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 bik S. of 13 Mile Additional visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m.

until time of service. Private Cremation. Scripture Service Friday 7 p.m. BOWEN MARGARET C. November 17, 2007, age 67 of Trenton.

Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Kimberly Bowen, Karen (Garnett) Hawes and James Bowen Ill. Dearest grandmother of Kelsey Kurzyniec. Dear sister of John (Kathy) Whalen, Nancy Whalen, Michael (Shelley) Whalen, Terry (Sue) Whalen, and Timothy Whalen. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.

Scripture Service 7 p.m., John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 West Brownstown. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 21892 Gudith Woodhaven. www.molnarfuneralhome.com BOWLES PATSY R.

Age 74 died Monday, Survived by daughter Joyce Martinez, sons Larry (Shirley) Townley and Michael Townley, five grandchildren, a great-grandchild, also sister Carol (Charles) Potter-Goldwater of Wayne, Michigan. Preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jean Diaz and Mary Jo Denial, also brother Jimmy Lee Williams. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday with a 1 p.m. Funeral Saturday at Brown Funeral Home, Belleville (734) 697-4500.

Interment Oakridge Cemetery, Flat Rock. davidebrownth.com 10 Death Notices LUSTIG BETTY Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Dear mother of Cindy (Gary) Ritter, Bill, Diane (Ray) Schovers, Kathy (Bob) Breckenfeld Loving grandfather of Jim, Dan, Bill, Ken, Kyle, Jack, Karyn, Tim, Anna, and Mark. Loving great-grandmother of 12.

In state at the Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Novi 1-248- 348-1800 Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. In state at St James Catholic Church, 46325 W. Ten Mile, Saturday 10:00 a.m. until the funeral Liturgy at 10:30 a.m.

Donations in Betty's memory can be made to the Capuchins 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI. 48207. On-line sympathy message at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com MADDEN SAM Y. Age 92, November 19, 2007 of Sterling Heights.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear father of Nancy (William) Anderson, Samuel, Linda (Dan) Berry and the late daughter-in-law Ethel Madden. grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Wm.

Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall (3 bks E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Memori-. als suggested to Alzheimer's Association or Henry Ford Hospice. Share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com MARTIN KENNETH Died peacefully November 19, 2007 at the age of 63.

Loving husband of Marilyn. Dearest father of Kimberly Russo and Brian (Kim). Cherished grandfather of Erica and Sara Russo and Zachary, Kayla, and Kevin. Beloved brother of Robert and Ellen (Jerry) Wojnar. A Memorial Mass Saturday at 12 Noon in St.

Thecla Catholic Church, 20740 Nunneley, Clinton Twp. Arrangements entrusted with Faulmann Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com NINOWSKI DAVID JOSEPH Of Westland, MI. Age 49. Died November 17, 2007 after a year battle with esophageal cancer. Devoted husband of Donna for 20 years.

Loving father of Jennifer, David and Dane, and grandfather to Rylee Payne. David is also survived by his mother, Barbara Diles and father, Charles (Lynn) Ninowski and his sons, Steve (Kathy) Ninowski, Larry Ninowski, Scott Wedemeyer and Eric (Cristy) Wedemeyer. Son-in-law of Charles (the late Dorothy) Dubauskas. Nephew of Mickey (Dan) Barr, Donna (Greg) Lenar, Ann Schrader, Olga (Bert) Show and Jim (Judy) Ninowski. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and his loyal dog, Gunny.

David ran a family business and worked as a He played semi-pro football in Grand Rapids and was inducted into the Michigan USFTL Amateur Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He competed in several Port Huron to Mackinac sailboat races. He was a musician, enjoyed jazz and classical music, golf and skiing. He was a CYO and City League baseball coach and a St. Damian Booster, He played in the St.

Damian Men's Softball League until they retired his jersey, Memorial visitation Sunday, November 25, 2007 from 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 biks E.

of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorial Mass Monday, November 26, 2007 at 10 a.m. at St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Westland, in lieu of flowers, contributions to fund his children's education in Donna Ninowski would be appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com POSLUSZNY POSLUSZNY CHARLOTTE Services Friday 10 a.m.

at Chas. Verhevden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Grosse Pointe. Visitation Thursday 12-5 p.m. RACHWAL RACHWAL MARLENE ROSE Age 67, of Taylor, Noverber 19, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.

Loving mother of David (Kathleen), Kim (Al) Anderson, Keith (Kathy) and Janet (Stacey) Evans. Dearest sister of Cynthia (Tom) Konopka and Linda (Garry) Karwich. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and one on the way. Visitation Friday, November 23, 2007 at 2-9 p.m. from the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd.

Rosary Friday 8:00 p.m. In state Saturday 1:00 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. Mass of Resurrection to follow at St. Constance Catholic Church.

at www.voranfuneralhome.com RYAN JAMES AUSTIN Age 68, of Orion. November 20, 2007. Loving husband of Mary Ann for 38 years. Dear father of Wendy (Greg) Doreza and James (Linda) Ryan. Grandfather of James Patrick Doreza.

Brother of Stephen (Charlotte) Ryan and Mary Lou Ciriello, His family and friends will remember his love of organic gardening, photography and books. He was a rabid fan of the MSU Spartans. He loved his career as a physical chemist at E.I. Dupont. A devout Catholic, he was a of member Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church.

As a husband, father, grandfather and brother, he is irreplaceable. Funeral Mass Saturday, November 24, 2007, 10 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Waldon Lake Orion. The family will receive friends Friday 3-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m.

scripture service at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell, Orion. Interment Square Lake Cemetery. Suggested memorials Bahkita Village, South Africa. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhornes.com 10 Death Notices SAZYC JOSEPH M.D.

Age 90. November 19, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Helena Timmerman and the Reverend Joseph (Jeanne). Cherished grandfather of Lauren Timmerman and Joseph Ill, Stephanie, and James Sazyc.

After 30 years, Dr. Sazyc retired in 1982 from St. John Hospital as an anesthesiologist. Dr. Sazyc was Past President of the Belarusian Democratic Republic in Exile for the years 1982-1997.

Visitation Friday 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods. Burial in St. Mary of Zyrovicy Cemetery, East Brunswick, New Jersey.

SCHAFFER MABEL E. November 19, 2007 Age 93 of Wayne. Beloved wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Thomas (Margaret), Margaret (Robert, Jr.) Bennett, Ernest (Linda), Fredrick (Kendra) and the late William (Marjorie). Grandmother of 22, great-grandmother of 41.

Sister of Hazel Bertram, George Whitton, Dorothy "Myrt" Sebastian, the late Beatrice Hubert and Evelyn Waltz. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until service at 10 a.m. at St. John Ev.

Lutheran Church, 35320 Glenwood, Westland. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Friday 12-8 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland. Family requests memorials to St.

John Church, St. John School or HVL High School. Please visit and post a tribute at www.uhtfh.com SEGALL-DERFLER JULIA Beloved wife of Yotam Derfler. Devoted daughter of Dr. Thomas and Anne Brantley Segall.

Loving sister of Margaret Segall. Cherished niece of Dr. John and Carole Flax Segall, James H. Brantley, Mark Brantley, Paul A. Brantley, Jane and Dr.

Hugh Smith and Sheila Brantley. Great niece of Margaret Gibbs, Robert H. and Angie Thorner and Margaret Thorner Inman. Cousin of 7 Lauren Segall, Bradley Segall, Robin James Worley, Palmer Worley, Harris Worley, Brantley, Beth Brantley and Meghan Brantley. SERVICES 12 NOON FRIDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 248-569-0020.

INTERMENT ARBORCREST CEMETERY IN ANN ARBOR, www.irakaufman.com. SMITH KENNETH D. Age 83, November 19, 2007. Lifelong resident of Clawson. Beloved husband of the late Mildred.

Loving father of Nancy Burgy (Jerry Setter), Sandra (Richard) Strang, Barbara (Wayne) Brlecic and Kenneth (Rosalie) Smith. Wonderful grandfather of 14 and dearest great-grandfather of nine. Visitation will be held Friday 2-9 p.m. at Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main Clawson.

Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Burial White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association and Kidney Foundation. Condolences made on-line at SOAVE SOAVE ROCCO Age 84, November 19, 2007. Loving husband of Guiseppa, Loving father of Maria (Pietro), Guiseppe (Sheila) and Silvana (Jack).

Stepfather of Maria (Antonio) and Rosa (the late Silvio), Grandfather of Lora, Pietro Joe, Jason, John, Stephanie, Steven, Rita, Carlo, Carla and Tony. Great grandfather of four. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:30 p.m, at the Harry J.

Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Prayers Saturday at the funeral home 9:15 a.m. to St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Farmington for a 10 a.m. Funeral Mass.

Entombment at Holy Sepulchre. SPENCER JOSEPHINE Age 77 of Brighton on Monday. Beloved wife of the late C.A. "Cleo" Spencer (1987). Dear mother of Catherine Phillips of Brighton and Anna Spencer of Howell.

Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, Brighton (810-229-9871). Funeral Saturday in Traverse City. WOO KAI-CHUNG Age 84, November 17, 2007 of Farmington. Hills formerly of Oak Park.

Beloved husband of Yuk-King Margarett (Tang) Jew Mr. Woo was an Army veteran of WWII. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Road) Troy (248) 689-0700. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m.

at the funeral home. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Woo family. Share memories with the online register book at www.price-funeralhome.net. Vere here for you during your time of need. Its difficult to think about anything but your loss when a loved one dies.

Yet you want to honor his or her life in a special way. Our online death notices service offers permanent notices, as well as a guest book that allows friends to offer condolences and share memories. For assistance, contact a Classified Advertising representative at 586-977-7500. Or visit us online. at www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices.

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The Free Press is owned by Gannett and is the larger of Metro Detroit's two major dailies (the other being the Detroit News) and has received eight Pulitzer Prizes. Editorially, the Free Press is considered to be more liberal than The Detroit News.

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The Detroit Free Press won nine first-place awards in the 2022 Michigan Associated Press Media Editors (APME) contest, including best enterprise and investigative reporting, best sports story and best column. The contest recognizes the best Michigan journalism in various categories.

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Gannett, owner of Detroit Free Press, splits into two

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The Detroit Free Press Marathon is a 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) race run every third Sunday in October in Detroit, Michigan, United States, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, since 1978.

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The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News, both USA Today affiliates, are Detroit's major daily print newspapers. Operating under a joint operating agreement since 1986, the Detroit News publishes six papers per week with the Detroit Free Press producing the city's only Sunday paper.

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The newspaper industry has always been cyclical, and the industry has weathered previous troughs. Television's arrival in the 1950s began the decline of newspapers as most people's source of daily news.

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Detroit Free Press, daily newspaper, one of the most widely circulated in the United States, published in Detroit, Michigan. Founded by Sheldon McKnight, The Democratic Free Press and Michigan Intelligencer was first published in 1831 when Detroit was a small frontier town.

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