Horvatic, Mary age 90 July 22, 2008 of Redford. Beloved wife of the late Michael . Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Visitation at the Voran Funeral Home ( Dearborn Chapel ) on Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Sekuloski, Radivoje age 72 July 21, 2008 of Novi. Beloved husband of the late Angja. Loving father of Trajche. Also survived by 3 grandchildren Elaina, Alex and Atanas. Visitation at the Voran Funeral Home ( Dearborn Chapel ) Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Thursday at St. Clement Orthodox Church In state 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:00 a.m. Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery.

Achino, Emma M. July 20,2008 Age 95 of Melvindale, Mi. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of John (Arlene), Joann Cornell (James), and Mary Evans. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with number 11 due in October. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (313) 928-2300. Scripture service Thursday 7 p.m. Instate Friday 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 19624 Wood St. (Melvindale) with mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery(Detroit). Please visit our on-line Obituary/Guestbook.

Dalaney, Sarah J. Age 78 of Melvindale. July 16, 2008. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Frank (Maria), Raymond (Debra) and Kathleen (Edward) Sorrell. Dearest sister of Carrie Tarnosky and Charles (Mary) McCune. Dear grandmother of Tracy, Shelly, April, Kelley, Jachob, Jeffrey, Sara, Kristen and Sarah. Also survived by 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday July 19, 2008, 11:00 am from the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home (313) 928-2300. Visitation Friday 2-9pm. Entombment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Any monetary donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Gagnon, Gertrude T. July 16, 2008. Age 84 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Gerald (Marilyn), Christina (Ron) Williams, Michael (Kim), and Mary (Bill) Doherty. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral Fri. July 18, 2008 instate 9:30 a.m. with mass at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Angels Catholic Church (Taylor, MI.). Visitation Thurs. 1-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home 23750 Goddard Rd. (Taylor Chapel). Rosary Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Hastings, Charles "Chuck" Age 78 of Wyandotte, MI and Ormond Beach, FL
Died July 12, 2008. Chuck was born March 29th, 1930 in Detroit, MI and resided in Wyandotte until retiring to Ormond By the Sea, FL in 1982 with his surviving loving wife Marilyn of 57 years. Before retirement, Chuck was the owner of Northline Drugs and president of Prudential Wholesale Drugs in Michigan. He enjoyed boating, bowling and tennis with family and friends as a member of Wyandotte Yacht Club, Knights of Columbus Wyandotte and the Ormond Racquet Club. He is also survived by eight children and spouses, Lynn(Patrick), Chuck(Pam), Ileen(Jerry), Mike, Patrick(Michelle), Joan(Ed), Joe(Kristi) and Rita(Steve); eighteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Chuck's life at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wyandotte on Monday, July 21st at 10 am. Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange FL 32129.

Kaszyca, Joan Therese. July 14, 2008. Age 54. Of Taylor. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Shane Christopher Kaszyca. Dearest grandmother of Gavin Michael Thomas Kaszyca. Dear sister of Colleen Nash and William Pesenecker II. Funeral Thurs. July 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). Visitation Wed. 2-9 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Samborski, Helen Elizabeth. Age 78 of Melvindale. July 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Donna, Paul (Mary), Ronald, Patricia (Martin), Rhea (Denny), Lenore, and Jerome. Dearest sister of 14. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Visitation Wed. 5-9 and Thur. 1-9 at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park) 5900 Allen Rd. Instate Fri. at St. Mary Magdalen at 10:30 a.m. for a service at 11 a.m. Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church.

Sides, Lois Ann. Age 51 of Taylor. July 13, 2008. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving mother of Brian Connor. Dearest sister of Donna and Shelly. Dear daughter-in-law of Charlotte Sides. Also survived by her nieces Jessica and Chelsea, and nephew Jonathan. Visitation will be held Wednesday 7-16-08 at Voran Funeral Home (Taylor) 23750 Goddard Rd., from 2-9 p.m. Funeral 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Dato, Joseph E. age 73, July 10, 2008 of Apache Junction, Arizona. Beloved husband of Veronica. Loving father of Jacqueline ( David ) Cunio, Kathleen ( Alan ) Maliszewski and Diane ( Robert ) Schoenstein. Dear brother of Sara Palmer. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Kirsti, Kimberly and 2 step great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Voran Funeral Home ( Dearborn Chapel ) on Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday July 16, 2008 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Enriques, Jesse G. Age 83 of Taylor. July 13, 2008. Beloved husband of El. Loving father of Janie Riticor, Jesse, Rita Lou (Bruce) DeMedici, Thomas, Enrique (Debbie Riley), Judy (Randy) Ryan and the late James Eric. Also survived by 1 sister, 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation Monday July 14, 2008 from 3-9pm at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home. (313) 291-1800. Instate Tuesday 10:30 am with a 11:00 am Mass of Resurrection to follow at St. Constance Catholic Church in Taylor. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Sowards, Bernice. Age 74 of Taylor. July 13, 2008. Beloved sister of Mildred Mullins, Ruth Bowles, Virginia Renaud and James Soward. Funeral service Wednesday July 16, 2008, 1:00 pm at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home. (313) 291-1800. Visitation Wednesday starting at 11:00 am until time of service. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.

Payette, Lyle "Red". Age 85 of Allen Park. July 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Sidney. Loving father of Patricia (John) Merlo, Lyle (Judy), and Lillie (Gordon) Harris. Dearest brother of William (Mary), Dorothy Moison, Nora Noechel, Joanne (Charles) May, and Felix (Lois). Loving grandfather to Tammy, Jessica, Paul, Robert, and Michael. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Edith Payette, as well as his siblings Ellen Avicilla and Clair Payette. Funeral service Monday July 14, 2008, 11:30 am from the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home. (313) 928-2300. Visitation Sunday 2-9pm. Interment Long Lake Cemetery, Traverse City MI.

Gregoroff, Robert F. July 9, 2008. Age 76 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Margaret.
Loving father of Nico Gregoroff, Regina ( Steve ) Topolewski and Sauna Gregoroff. Dear brother of Gordon, Louis and Magda. Also survived by four grandchildren. Visitation will be on Saturday July 12, 2008 from 2 – 6 p.m. with a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home ( Dearborn Chapel ) 23701 Ford Rd. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery.

Robert Philip Gipner. 2-5-1924 to 7-9-2008
Passed away after a brave battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved husband of Joyce for 51 years. Also survived by sons Garry, Blake and daughter Wendy (Domenic) Tucci, and grandchildren Nicole and Domenic Tucci, and Gordon Gipner.
Preceded in death by parents William and Ada Gipner, lifelong residents of Dearborn, and siblings, Blanche, Elizabeth, Laura, Barbara and William. Also, survived by sister-in-law Jean Chapman and Dorothy Gipner, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Robert served in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed in England and was involved in the Battle of Normady, until his honorable discharge in 1945.
He retired from the Engineering Center in Dearborn Journeyman Model Maker. His father William also retired from Ford Motor in Dearborn after 30 years.
After Robert and Joyce both retired from Ford, they enjoyed many winters in Florida, cruises and trips. He always said he enjoyed a good life and had no regrets. Visitation Friday 7-11-08 from 5-9 at Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel). Interment at Parkview Memorial Cemetery.

Horvath, Irene A. July 10, 2008. Age 93. Of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Goldie (Ronald) Kellner, Irene Horvath, and the late Patsy (James) Ison and the late Alexander Horvath Jr. Dearest sister of Mary Wright. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral Sat. July 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). Visitation Fri. 2-9 p.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.

Hagerman, Louis Henry. June 19, 2008. Age 86. Of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Christine (for 64 years). Loving father of Gerald (Mary Jane) Hagerman. Dear grandfather of Jerilynn (Curt) Coulter, Jonathan (Marie) Hagerman, and Jennifer (John) Peterson. Dear great grandfather of Kristen, Angela, Michael, Rose, and Haleigh. Dearest brother of Johanna (the late John) Gaul, Stephan James (the late Mary Ellen) Hagerman and the late Gerald and Richard Hagerman and Doris Barazsu. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass Sat. July 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Melvindale, MI.).

Garcia, John Anthony. July 8, 2008. Age 77. Loving father of John (Chi Chi), Mary Ann (Will) Schwartz, Bernice (the late Rick) Carden, Mario (Sandy), Linda (Raymond) Garrow, Ramona Lezo, Charmaine (Bob) MacVicar, and Valentina (James) Garrett. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral was Friday July 11, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church (Melvindale, MI.). Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Mr. Garcia served as a Marine in the Korean War and was part of the Lost Battalion involved at Chosin, the 78 mile nightmare.

Oliverio, Maria. July 7, 2008. Age 92, of Dearborn. Loving mother of Josephine (Savario) DeMarco. Dearest grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 5. Visitation at the Voran Funeral Home ( Dearborn Chapel ) 23701 Ford Rd. on Wednesday from 3 – 9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral Thursday July 10, 2008. Instate 9:30 a.m. Mass 10:00 a.m. At St Anslem Catholic Church, 17650 W. Outer Drive, Dearborn Heights, Mi.

Gravlin, Mary Ann. July 6, 2008. Age 65 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved mother of Gary J. (Melissa), David G. (Beth), Kevin M. (Shelly) . Loving grandmother of Katie and Sydnee Gravlin. Dear sister of Janet Kruzak, Diana Hermesdorf, Benjamin Dreffs. Visitation Wednesday(7/9/08) 2-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home 5900 Allen Rd (313 928-2300). Funeral service Wednesday 7:00pm at the funeral home. Please visit our online guestbook.

Purdu, George O. Age 89 of Allen Park. July 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Cornelia. Loving father of George M. Purdu Sr. and the late John Purdu. Dearest brother of Virgil (Joanne) Pampu and Caroline (Ty) Hardin. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation Monday 4-9pm and Tuesday 1-9p with a 7:00 pm vigil at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home. Instate Wednesday July 9, 2008, 9:15 am with a 10:00 am Mass at St. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church in Dearborn Heights. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.

Coobatis, Dianne C. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Christy and Jamie ( Joann ) Coobatis. Daughter of the late Katherine Peros. Sister of the late George ( Mary Ann, Billie ) and Socrates ( Evelyn ) Theodoran. Loving first cousin of Adam Dadaou, Grace Makrianis, Angie Melas and Dino Theodoran. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Distinguished member of the Dearborn Business Women's Club and Needlepoint Guild. Lifetime member of the Oakwood Hospital Volunteers and District Governor of the Daughters of Penelope. Dianne was the owner of the Ice House Lounge, Dianne's Restaurant and a lifelong Dearborn resident. She was highly regarded by many and loved by all who knew her. Visitation will be on Wed. July 9,2008 from 11:15 a.m. until time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. at St Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. 36375 Joy Rd., Westland, Mi. The family suggests memorial donations to St. Constatine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and paget.org. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Arrangements by Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel)

Montie, Edward G. July 4,2008. Age 95 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Orpha. Dear brother of Margaret. Also survived by two grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-9 P.M. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel) 23701 Ford Rd. Funeral Tuesday in state at 11:30am until time of mass at 12:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church.

Botcher, Arthur S. July 4, 2008. Age 80 of Wyandotte, Mi. Beloved husband of the late Sherry. Loving father of Vicky Kacorzyk (Arek), Susie Farnsworth (Will). Dear Grandfather of Alek and Sophia Kacorzyk, and Trey Farnsworth. Dearest brother of Flo McGraw and Norm Botcher. Visitation at the Voran Funeral Home, (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd., on Monday(July 7) 4-7 p.m. with a funeral service at 6 p.m. Please visit our online guestbook.

Little, Margaret H. Age 69 of Taylor. July 5, 2008. Beloved mother of Robin Bennett, Linda Parsons and Robert (Christine) Kennedy. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren with 1 on the way. Visitation Monday July 7, 2008 from 2-9pm at the Taylor Chapel. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 am from the funeral home. Interment Metropolitan Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

White, Genevieve Dorothy. July 3, 2008. Age 89 of Flat Rock. Beloved mother of Ione (Robert), Ronald, Joseph, Lynn (Larry), Mary Louise (Frederick), and Bridgette (Hector). Loving sister of Geraldine Whalen. Dear grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 13. Visitation Sun. 7-6-08 at the Allen Park chapel from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mon. July 7, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment at Mount Elliot Cemetery.

Sprietzer, Cecelia V. July 1, 2008. Age 74. Of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Catherine (Scott) Dudik and Michael J. (Janie) Sprietzer. Dearest grandfather of Anthony M. Orr, Michael B. Sprietzer, and Jacob J. Sprietzer. Dear sister of Grace Elledge. Dear daughter-in-law of Margaret Sprietzer. Funeral Sat. July 5, 2008 instate 9:00 a.m. with mass at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church (Taylor, MI). Visitation Thurs. 2-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). Rosary Thurs. 7:00 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.