✞Harold F. Martin, aged 84, of Farwell passed away Sunday, March 15, 1998 in the MidMichigan Medical Center-Clare. He was born August 4, 1913, in Rosebush, the son of Anthony and Catherine (Parsch) Martin. He married the former Ocie Fitzpatrick January 13, 1946 at Beal City. Harold was a farmer and owned and operated a wrecker service. He was a member of the St. Cecilia Church. He moved to Farwell from the Rosebush/Weidman area in 1973. He is survived by his wife, Ocie; a son, John Martin of Barryton; and a daughter, Dortha and husband Oscar Recker of Mt. Pleasant. He was predeceased by a son, Stephen, a brother, Carl; and sisters, Mamie, Annie, Bertha and Frances. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, 1998 in the St. Cecilia Church at Clare with Father Joe Ryan officiating. Burial followed in St. Cecilia Cemetery. The Rosary was recited Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. (Clare County Review – Clare, MI – 22 March 1998)

✞Carl W. Heng, son of John and Mary Heng, was born at Colton, South Dakota November 3, 1905 and died at Veterans Hospital in Dearborn September 3, 1955. He first came to Michigan when he was 15 years old, accompanying some friends, and living in and around Rosebush. He was a veteran of World War II, going in the service in 1942. He was discharged in November, 1945, at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After visiting with his parents in South Dakota for a time, he came back to Rosebush, where he was married to Sarah Fitzpatrick Smith on July 26, 1949. To this union was born one son, Patrick Carl Heng. Mr. Heng was stricken with tuberculosis in February of 1949, and taken to the Dearborn Veteran’s Hospital, where he died last week. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, his, son, Patrick, age 2, and his adopted daughters, Edith Ann, and Tamyra Lou, all of Clare; four brothers and three sisters, living near Souix Falls, South Dakota. His parents had preceded him in death. He was a kind and loving husband and father and leaves many friends who will miss him. The funeral was conducted from the Stephenson Funeral home and burial was in the Cherry Grove cemetery. Rev. L. J. Nevins officiated. (Clare Sentinel dated 15 September 1955)

✞Jeanetta D. Schlegel - Mrs. Jeanetta D. Schlegel, 62, 323 Seneca St., died at 12:30 a.m. today in Defiance Hospital where she had been a patient for 13 days. She had been in failing health about a year. Born in Defiance on July 2, 1919, she was the daughter of Frank and Goldie (Goodenough) Fee-ney. On April 12, 1936, she married Lester W. Schlegel, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Barbara) Dockery of 1008 Charles St.; a son, Junior of Sherwood; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Don (Fontella) Haubert of 1905 Darbyshire Dr., and Mrs. Don (Helena) Smith of Whitehouse; and a brother, Bernard Feeney of Toledo. Preceding her in death were her parents, a granddaughter, a great-granddaughter, and three brothers, Linton, Richard, and Leonard Feeney. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, its Progress Class, Defiance Eagles Auxiliary of which she was past madam president, and Past Madams Club. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Mast and Mock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday and daylong Sunday. Preferred memorials are to the church or American Cancer Society.

✞Dorothy Velma Schlegel, 92, of Antwerp, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at The Manor in Antwerp. Dorothy was born in Antwerp, Ohio on March 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Velma Beckett (Starry) and Howard William Hetrick. She was a winder at General Electric for 42 years, where she was a member of the Elex Club. Dorothy was also a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp. She was proud to have visited 49 of our 50 states. She will be sadly missed by her children, Deborah Bechtol of Winter Haven, Florida, Lyle (Paula) Schlegel of Antwerp & Jerl Schlegel of Antwerp; 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild. Dorothy was a also preceded in death on June 6, 2011 by her husband, Roger. Her graveside service is Friday, September 10, 2021 at 3 pm at Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp. Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

✞Defiance Crescent-News DEFIANCE, OHIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1937 - SCARLET FEVER TAKES SHERWOOD BOY AGED 3 - Sherwood, Feb. 13. Scarlet fever caused the death of Paul Edwin Schlegel, 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schlegel at the Schlegel home here at 12:50 p. m. Friday. He had been ill 21 days. Private funeral services are to be held from the home at 2 p. m. today. In addition to his parents, he leaves five brothers. Ford, Auburn. Ind., Lester, Evansport. and Oliver, Roger and Theodore, at home, and a sister, Mildred, Defiance.

✞The Bryan Times - Dec 10, 1969 - Carrie Lutz - Mrs. Carrie (Croyle) Lutz, 56, died unexpectedly Monday evening in her home, route 1 Bryan. She was the wife of Wilmer Lutz. Mrs. Lutz was affiliated with the United Methodist Church, the V.F.W. Auxiliary, Mothers of World War II, and the Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary. Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Glen Vance, of Sherwood, and Gene Vance, of Farmer; her mother, Mrs. Sylvia Rhodes, Mark Center; one brother, LeRoy Croyle, of Charlotte, Mich.; one step-son, Roger Lutz, of Texas; one step-sister, Mrs. Helen Volkert, of Hicksville, and six grandchildren. The Rev. R. J. Collier, pastor of the Farmer Union Church, will officiate at funeral services in the Cretors Funeral Home, at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in the Lost Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 р.m. Tuesday, and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. The V.F.W. Auxiliary is holding memorial services at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

✞Eris [Croyle] , 93, of Charlotte, died April 27, 2016. Eris was born to Roy and Eunice (Winfough) Francis. She spent her childhood in Walbridge, Ohio. Eris married her sweetheart, Clinton L. Croyle, on April 21, 1945, and together raised two wonderful daughters. They relocated many times for Clinton's employment, settling in Charlotte in 1955. Once the girls began school, she began to work outside the home as well, and managed to keep her "Superwoman" title. Her employment began at Kellogg's. Soon after working as secretary for several Legislators for the State of Michigan, she changed her position to the office of the Michigan Supreme Court Administrator in 1963. Eris was a very talented homemaker, and delighted in sharing her skills with her family and friends. She was a loving, warm spirit and a perfect hostess. On a moment's notice she would create a meal for unexpected company, showing her love through food. She was a seamstress and loved making clothing for her daughters as well as being well known for award winning quilts. The family has wonderful memories of gathering together for arts and crafts projects along with potluck meals. Eris is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Croyle, of Lansing, Karen Croyle, of Charlotte; 4 grand children, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, Clinton L. Croyle and granddaughter, Angela Halliwill. Memorial services were held Monday, May 2, at Pray Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Wells officiating. Interment took place at a later date in Lost Creek Cemetery in Hicksville, Ohio.

✞Orphia Magdalen (Dunn) Cradit went to meet her loving Lord on Saturday December 29, 2012, at Hospice House in Cheboygan. She was the sixth child of 14 to be born to John and Alice Dunn on February 1, 1920, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The family moved from Canada to Onaway when she was four and a half years old. After attending 10th grade at Onaway High School, she married John Jesse King. They had seven children, Darlene, Arlette, Sharron, Judith, John "Jack", Carla, and Victor. She married Harold E. Cradit in 1959. This gave her step-daughter, Bonnie Jean who she raised from the age of eight years old. One of her proudest accomplishments was having all her children, including her step-daughter, graduate from Onaway High School. She was the first of her family who had all their children graduate. Since that accomplishment she has had all her grandchildren graduate and several of her great grandchildren have already reached this achievement. Education was important to her along with the privilege to vote. She earned that right when she turned 18 and voted in every Presidential Election. There are 117 immediate family members surviving; 88 descendents and 29 in-laws, which includes 15 sets of five generations.

✞Ardith A. (Ogden) Cradit Of Dimondale Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 93. Ardith was born on October 1, 1922 in Boyne City, MI to the late Arlington and Cyril (Cadwell) Ogden. She graduated from Boyne City High School, then earned her degree in Nursing at St. Lawrence School of Nursing in 1944. She worked 30 years for St. Lawrence Hospital, then for the State of Michigan until her retirement. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW 701. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years Cecil in 2011, her brothers, Ray (Dorothy) and Charles Ogden, and her two sisters Geraldine (Milo) Pletcher and Lola (Don) Bourcier. To cherish her memory she is survived by her four children, Ronald (Marlene) Cradit, Sharon (James) Fortino, Cecilia (Ron) Edwards, and Geoffrey (Joyce) Cradit; four grandchildren, Paul, Kyle, Jessica (Jacob), and Melissa (Ty); a sister-in-law, June Ogden; and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will take place Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Palmer, Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Homes, Holt Chapel with Rev. Dr. Scott L. Crane officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Hospice of Lansing, Stoneleigh Residence and Home Instead for their compassionate care, with a special thank you to Nancy and Willie. Condolences may be made at www.palmerbush.com

✞This is Harold's self written (incomplete) Bio, discovered several months after his passing. Mr. Hinsch was born in Detroit, Michigan April 3, 1933. He was the son of Archie & Helen (Smolnik) Hinsch. Mr. Hinsch had an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces. He entered January 1, 1953 and was discharged December 1956. During that time he was stationed at Sampson AFB, Geneva N.Y. Flight 2228; Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Mississippi 3385th Squadron; Castle AFB, Merced California 93rd Air Base Group; 7050th Air Intelligence, Rhine Main AFB, Frankfort, Germany. Mr. Hinsch grew up in Dearborn where he lived all his life. Mr. Hinsch graduated from Dearborn High School June 1951. Hired Ford Motor Company September 24, 1952 before entering the military. He returned to Ford Motor after his discharge. He was Supervisor, Hourly Personnel, Steel Division and retired after 30 years in 1982. His club memberships include: Masonic Lodge , Olive Branch #542 Dearborn, Life member; Dearborn Chapter #172; Redford Commandary, Knights Templar; Moslem Shriner, Southfield, Michigan; American Legion Post #28 Key West, Florida; Ametuer (Ham) Radio Operator, Tin Lizzy Club, FARL (Ford Radio Amateur Relay League); Life member NRA (National Rifle Association); MCRGO (Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. This was where Harold ended his Bio, if he intended more he never finished it. I might also add Harold in his younger days enjoyed horseback riding (he owned his own horse), hunting, fishing with his cousins in Clare, MI, he also was interested in his family genealogy, recording the Beck, Dysinger, Hinsch & Smolnik families. His most cherished possession was the diaries dating 1895-1947) of his Grandfather George W. Hinsch. He was the last remaining survivor of his family having been preceded in death by his parents and brother Carl.

note- According to the caption for the photo above, Harold kept his horse at the Duane Dysinger farm in Clare, MI (see Horace Dysinger homestead above). Duane and Harold were second cousins; William Dysinger was their shared great-grandfather.

✞ATWOOD-Roy S., age 73, Jan. 22, 1999 of Taylor. Dearest father of Gayle (Garry) Vardy and Sherre (Steven) Fairbanks. Grandfather of Richard and Roni, Kellea, and Kherre. Great-grandfather of Ashton. Preceded in death by his first wife Geraldine L. Atwood and son Robert V. LaDez. Burial Jan. 27. 1999 at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes or Heart Associations.

✞Teegardin, Emil O. 11/8/1925 - 4/15/2016 April 15, 2016, was the departure date for my next great adventure where I will be joining my wife, of 32 years, Joyce. I always sang my siren song to my surviving daughters Stacia (Wynn Hazen) and Lindsey (Steve Diffenbaugh) Teegardin, my granddaughters Adria (Paul) Ford and Alexis (Alexander) Bastidas and great-grandchildren, Landon, Isabelle, and Lucille Ford. I did it my way where the journey always exceeded the destination. I served in the Army Air Corps during WWII, following the war; I got hooked on my life time passion of sailing. I enjoyed the brotherhood of the Masonic Lodge #17 where I achieved the position of Worshipful Master. My family plans on celebrating my adventures this summer. Wetherby Funeral Home 402 Wildwood Ave. 

✞Rites Saturday For First War Casualty Of Hicksville - HICKSVILLE-Funeral services for Private Max R. Humbarger, 24, Hicksville's first Korean War casualty, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Perkins and Reeb funeral home. Rev. Cleo C. Roth will officiate. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion and the VFW at Six Corners' cemetery. Private Humbarger was born March 11, 1929 in Hicksville and was the son of Oscar R. and Louise Teegardin Humbarger who preceded him in death. Pvt. Humbarger atended school at Hicksville and Fort Wayne. He entered the service Oct. 9, 1952 and received his training at Camp Pickett, Va. He arrived in Korea on April 12 and was wounded in action on June 11. He died the following day at a hospital mobile unit. Private Humbarger was serving as a medical aide in the 7th Infantry Division, 31st Infantry Regiment. He was transferred to Company C, First Bn. about June 5. He had been in Korea two months to the day when he was wounded, suffering injuries to the back of his head and neck caused by artillery fire. He had been in combat five days. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. William Teegardin, and an uncle, Emil Teegardin, with whom he made his home during recent years, and Mr. and Mrs. Seth W. Hinsch, his aunt and uncle whose home he also shared. He also is survived by three other aunts, Mrs. Charles Poper, Mrs. Howard Switzer, and Mrs. Ethel Kelley.

✞ELOWENE G. HINSCH, 86, of Hicksville, died Wednesday, aug. 15, 2007, at Harborside Healthcare, Bryan, Ohio. Born Sept. 7, 1920, in Hicksville, she was the daughter of Hollie E. and Beryl (Reisch) Eyster. She was a 1938 graduate of Hicksville High School and attended the University of Cincinnati. She married William Hinsch on Aug. 16, 1942; he preceded her in death in 2001. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, Hicksville; American Legion Auxiliary, Hicksville; A.A.R.P.; and was a founding member of the Kitchenetters. She worked at Syncro and as a bookkeeper at the Ford Dealership-Hicksville. She is survived by a daughter, Lee Janeen Eberly of Bryan; two sons, Raymond of Fort Wayne and William of Perrysburg, Ohio; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a half brother. Memorial service will be held at a later date. No visitation. Arrangements by Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville.

✞Lois Estelle Hinsch, of Pensacola, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, July 5, 2015. Lois was born to the late Claude and Madolin Chapman, on September 23, 1927, in Detroit, MI. She was quoted as saying “my greatest achievement is my family.” Lois was a proud mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was also proud of her career as a nurse. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Richard; her daughter Mary; and all of her siblings. She is survived by her children Rick (Dale) Hinsch of Ridgeway, CO., Bonita (Bob) Kane, Janice (Rocky) Steele, Holly (Robert) Langford, and Chris (Betsy) Hinsch; eleven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 Van Pelt Ln, Pensacola, at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 9, 2015. A private cremation will follow, with her remains placed in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery in Barrineau Park, FL. In lieu of flowers a donation in Lois’ name may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is entrusted with arrangments

✞Virginia L. Metty May 2, 1921 - July 7, 2013 Ypsilanti Township Age 92 - Died at St. Joseph Hospital on July 7, 2013. She was born in Osceola, Arkansas on May 2, 1921, the daughter of Elie Herbert Meyers and Luella (Griffin) Meyers. She lived in Osceola for 6 years, then moved to Detroit, Michigan and was raised by her grandparents Daniel and Julia Whitlock. Virginia moved to Ypsilanti in 1933, and graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1940. She married J. Keith Metty on January 7, 1967. They had 41 wonderful years together. She is loving survived by her children: Keith J. (June) Metty, Virginia Dale Meggison, Roland LeRoy (Shirley) Meggison, Daniel Lee and Jacqueline (Metty) Meggison, Bonnie L. Dunkley, and Judy Metty. She had 20 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. She was so proud of all her children and each new grandchild and great grandchild, great great grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband J. Keith Metty; four daughters: Judith Sharon Meggison, Phyllis (Metty) Manwaring, Karen Ann Meggison, and Sharon Richards; two son: Douglas Carl Metty; one granddaughter, Gerylanne Harris; one great grandson, Jesse LeRoy Post; one great grandson, Marshall D. Schweitzer. Virginia had a very full life. She and her husband were in Real Estate and traveled all over the United States and European countries. She was active in several clubs to include Ypsilanti Senior Citizens, Ypsilanti Township Senior Citizens, Leisure Club of St. John Baptist Church of which she was a long time member. She was blessed with many many friends and will be sorely missed. Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Roggenbuck as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.

✞Louise I. Wanty - Ypsilanti township, MI--Age 76, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at her residence. She was born Dec. 21, 1923 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Byron and Gladys (Robinette) Meggison. On Jan. 10, 1942, she married William Wanty of Milan and he preceded her in death in 1964. Surviving are two daughters of Ypsilanti and six grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Dale Meggison; and her sister, Verna Mabry. The graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2000 at Marble Park Cemetery with Rev. Thomas K. Schoech of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor, officiating. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of Washtenaw.

✞Ann Arbor News Wednesday, December 2, 1998 - Falcone, Mary L. - Ann Arbor, MI Age 75, passed away on December 1. 1998. She was born in Ann Arbor on May 21, 1923. She was the daughter of Nicholas D. and Thelma (Robinett) Falcone. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives. Also surviving is a brother, Nicholas L. (Marion) Falcone, one nephew, Daniel (Debbie) Falcone; one niece, Carol (John) Chiantis; great nieces and nephews, Lisa and Mark Falcone and Max and Ella Chiantis of Sylvania, Ohio; and several cousins. She was employed by the University of Michigan for over 30 years in the Engineering Research Department. During World War II, she worked for the County Health Department and the Willow Run Bomber Plant. She was very interested in all aspects of music and traveled extensively throughout the Far East, Europe, Greece and Mexico, as well as the U.S. Friends may call at the MUEHLIG CHAPEL on Saturday, December 5, 1998 from 1-3:30 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm. She will be sadly missed by family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor.

✞The world has lost a ray of sunshine. Marion (Weinmann) Falcone passed away July 9, 2021. She was born on November 6, 1929 to Margaret and Carl Weinmann in Ann Arbor, MI. Even though she was born one week after the stock market crash of 1929 and grew up without much, her stories told of a magical childhood. She married Nicholas Falcone in 1951, and they had a wonderful life together along with their children Dan and Carol. Nick and Marion enjoyed golf, travel and being with family and friends. Marion worked for many years at Jacobson’s in the audit department. She truly lived life to the fullest. Marion loved to be around people and her sparkly personality made people want to be around her. In her years after Nick passed, she enjoyed playing cards, going to water aerobic classes at St. James Club and going out with the girls for a bite. She kept herself busy! Most of all she was fun and had fun! She lived a long and beautiful life. She is survived by her son Dan (Debbie) Falcone, daughter Carol Chiantis, grandchildren Lisa Falcone, Mark (Elissa) Falcone, Max Chiantis, Ella (Zach) Clifford and great grandchildren Addison and Ben Falcone and Mila Jean Clifford along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Nick, her parents, brother Richard Weinmann and sister June Wilmoth. There will be a celebration of her life at Walker Funeral Home on Sylvania Avenue on Wednesday July, 21 at 1:00. We all miss our Go-Go but we are thankful for the time we had with her. When asked about the secret to a long life, her answer was “eat chocolate”. Donations may be sent to Children’s Tumor Foundation Mail Code: 6895 P.O. Box 7247 Philadelphia, PA 19170-0001

✞Shuey, Eugene D. - Ypsilanti, MI Age 75 - Eugene died April 8, 2007 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born December 29, 1931 in Ypsilanti, the son of Harry and Eunice Shuey. Eugene married Marian Aldrich on June 19, 1954 at the First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti and served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his service Eugene worked 56 years for the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local Union #190, 22 of those years he served as Business Agent. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Marian, his daughter, Pam (Jeff) Jording, and five grandchildren; Lauren and Leah Jording and Ryan, Jesse and Carmen Henry. Survivors also include his two brothers, Lynn (Pauline) and Dean (Karen), his sister Deanna (Jim) Kelly and many other family and friends. Eugene was preceded in death by his daughter Sherrie Henry. The family will receive friends at the Nie Family Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Rd. on Friday, April 13, 2007 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 14th. Pastor Randy Johnson officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in his memory may be made to either the First Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, 1110 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 or to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. To sign his guestbook or to leave a memory, please visit his personal page at niefuneralhomes.com. Published by Ann Arbor News on Apr. 11, 2007.

✞LITTLE MARY WALLACE. On December 13th, 1924 the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wallace, of South Lyons, was brightened by the arrival of a baby girl, Mary Adeline, whose stay was of but a short duration, she passing away on March 3rd. Besides the broken hearted parents, she leaves two brothers, Victor, age 6, and Lester age 3, two grandfathers, and a great grandfather, together with a host of other relatives to miss her, presence. Those from here who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fitzpatrick and daughter, Ocie, Mrs. H. W. Dysinger and son, Clarence, Henry Wallace and Mrs. A.. Shaver. The little casket was placed in the South Lyon's vault and will be brought to Clare later for burial. Clare Sentinel, p. 1 Clare, Michigan 13 March 1925

✞Norman Wallace - Obituary Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Sadie for 38 years. Loving step-father of Paula (Andrew) Lankin, Lisa (John) Tottingham, Jillian Hall and Timothy (Shawn) Styes. Leaves ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Glenadine Mansuy, and the late Lester, Morris and Victor. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside prayers will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, June 22nd at the Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, 43300 W. 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gleaners Community Food Bank, 2131 Beaufait, Detroit, MI 48207-3410.