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2008

 

Frank Roy Burton - WMHS Class of 1960, age 66, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on  August 31, 2008.

Frank was born May 24, 1942, in Paducah, Kentucky

Beloved husband of Theresa; dearly loved father of Erik Romeo (Kathryn), Mark & Todd. He is also survived by many loved family & friends.

Frank, after serving in the Army, continued his education and received a Bachelor of Arts from Mercy College of Detroit in 1977.

He went on to become a Senior Detective with the Wayne County Sheriff's Department and after 26 years of service, he retired in 1987.

He will be dearly missed by all who knew & loved him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, north of Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.

Memorial visitation Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the funeral home.

To view the memorial at the funeral home, click below:

FUNERAL HOME MEMORIAL

 

 

Katherine L. (Wolkens) Chinn - WMHS Class of 1962

Katherine L. Chinn, 64, of Decker, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008 at Marlette Regional Hospital, Marlette, Michigan.

Mrs. Chinn has lived in the Decker area since 1997 and was previously from Wayne, Michigan.

She was born February 22, 1944 in Jackson, Michigan, daughter of the late Hermon and Hannah (Alexander) Wolkens.

She married Martin Chinn on April 12, 1970 in Bay City, Michigan.

She was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Westland, Michigan.

She is survived by her husband, Martin of Decker: son, Timothy and Carrie Chinn of Wayne; daughter, Terri Sanderson of Pinckney; grandchildren, Erin and Brenna Sanderson of Pinckney, Destiny and Addison Chinn of Wayne and many brothers and sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette, with Reverend Eric Kilmer of Our Savior Lutheran Church,  officiating.

Interment was at the Johnston Cemetery in Snover, Michigan.

Memorials may be donated to the Our Savior Lutheran Church School Fund or Marlette Regional Hospital.

Visitation was held on Tuesday from 1pm to 9pm at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette.

Arrangements by Marsh Funeral Chapel, Inc. Marlette, MI (989) 635-3658 www.marshfuneral.com

 

 

 

 George Mederious - Class of 1960

 Born:  May 18, 1942

 Died:  March 13, 2008, Nebraska

More information to follow.

 

 

 Dolores Godin Clarke - Class of 1961

 Born:  August 12, 1942

 Died:  February 21, 2008

Suddenly, after a fight with Cancer.  No funeral is planned, as she will be cremated.  The family is planning a small luncheon/dinner in her honor for a later date, to be announced.

 

 Lawrence Adam Hausch - Class of 1961

 Born:  July 14, 1942, Wyandotte, Michigan

 Died:  January 4, 2008, Fort Myers, Florida

Beloved husband of Judith Gura Hausch.

Survived by sons David Hausch, Matt Hausch and Allen Oxley; daughter Tiffany Oxley; brother Michael Hausch and sisters Vicky McCallum and Sue Peltier, and grandchildren Madison, Austin, Lindsey, Luke and Jacob Hausch and Tyler & Allen Oxley.

Preceded in death by father Victor Hausch and mother Maryann Litwinski Hausch and son Trevor Oxley.

 

 

2007

 

 Thomas Howard Hillon - Class of 1960

 Born:  July 24 1942

 Died:  December 2, 2007

Survived by his daughters Sandra Hillon, Shelby Hillon Heruth, Elizabeth Hillon Bujak, Jeanie Hillon Beaty, Kelly Hillon Porter, and son Thomas Lawrence Hillon, as well as 12 grand children.

 

 Tyrone Lawrence Fitzpatrick - Class of 1959

 Born:  September 25, 1941, Detroit, Michigan

 Died:  November 22, 2007, Westland, Michigan

Survived by his wife, Barbara, his mother, Maryellen Fitzpatrick, brother Daniel Fitzpatrick, granddaughter Chantel Doe, granddaughter Alexis Doe,  granddaughter Alara Doe and grandson Jeremiah Doe.

Funeral services, Sunday, November 25, 2007.

Cremation rites were accorded

 

 Sandra A. (Smith) Pardo - Class of 1963

 Born:  August 19, 1945

 Died:  September 12, 2007, Miller's Creek, North Carolina

 

 

 John William (Bill) Hartsell - Class of 1959

 Born:  September 26, 1941

 Died:  August 24, 2007

 

 Gaylord Hemingway Hatch - Class of 1959

 Born:  April 14, 1942

 Died:  August 9, 2007

GAYLORD "Gale" HATCH, age 65, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007

Dearest father of Michael and William Hatch; beloved husband of Constance; loving uncle of Shannon and Heather; great-uncle of Brooke and Nathan; dear brother-in-law of Marion; and dear brother of Laura Ann Smith.

A memorial gathering will be from 11 AM -2 PM, Tuesday, August 14, 2007,  with services immediately following, both at the Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home in Dearborn, Michigan
 

 

 Duane Richard Frink - Class of 1959

 Born:  February 26, 1941

 Died:  March 3, 2007

 Funeral:

 Thursday,  March 8, 2007

Interment:  Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan
 

 

2006

 Daniel Joseph Starrs - Class of 1960

 Born:  September 23, 1941

 Died:  October 11, 2006

 Michigan Memorial Funeral Home
 30895 W. Huron River Drive   (West of Middlebelt)
 Flat Rock, Michigan   (734 783-2446)

 Visitation:

 Friday, October 13, 2006, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM 


 Funeral:

 Saturday,  October 14, 2006 at 2:00 PM

Interment:  Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, Flat Rock,     Michigan
 

 

 Robert "Bob" Smith - Class of 1958

 Beloved husband of  Karen

 Died:  October 4, 2006

 Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2006,  at 3:00 PM at the South Lyon Family Worship Center, A/G, 62345 W. 8 Mile Road, South Lyon, Michigan. Telephone - (248) 437-1472

 

 Alma G. (Wetherell) Rocheleau - Class of 1961


 Born:   Circa 1943  -  Died:  September 8, 2006

Beloved wife of  Joe Rocheleau

Click on the below link for highlights of her life:

Trade Paper of the National Independent Concessionaires


 

 

 Betty Jean (Harden) Lincoln  - Class of 1959

 Born:   April 7, 1941  -  Died:  July 29, 2006

Beloved wife of  Keith Lincoln, mother of Ben (Pam), David and Gary (Deanna). Sister of Bobby Joe Harden. Loving grandmother of David Jr., Brandon, Keith and Austin

 

Preceded in death by:
Ben Harden- Father
Mada Harden - Mother
 

 

 Roger A. Hayes  - Class of 1958

 Born:  February 15, 1940  -  Died:  July 1, 2006

 Beloved Husband of  Katherine Quinn Hayes (1962)

 
Survived by:

Daughter:  Lisa (Ron) Goble
Daughter:  Laura (Barry) Ruppenthal
Grandson:  Ronnie Goble
Grandson:  Tyler Goble
Grandson:  Michael Ruppenthal
Grandson:  Matthew Ruppenthal
 
Preceded in death by:

Father:  Guy Stokely Hayes
Mother:  Leone Therese Gruba Hayes
Sister:  Monica Hislop
 
Visitation Hours:

Wednesday, July 5, 2006, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Uht Funeral Home, Westland, Michigan

Funeral Services will be:

Thursday  July  06, 2006   10:00 AM, Uht Funeral Home, Westland, Michigan
 

Special Services
Rev. Kevin Winningham officiated.

Burial at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Michigan

Family suggests memorial gifts to the American Cancer Society

Roger died in a traffic accident in Ontario, Canada, while on his way up north to go fishing. 

 

 William R. "Bill" Blair  - Class of 1963

 Born:  9 November 1944  -  Died:  19 June 2006

 Beloved Husband of  Kathryn Ann Montgomery Blair
      

Survived by:
Donald (Kim) Blair - Son
David (Jennie) Blair - Son
James (Nancy) Blair - Brother
Janet (Doug) Kochan -Sister
Emilie Blair - Granddaughter
Megan Blair - Granddaughter
 
Preceded in death by:
James Edward Blair - Father
Lois Elizabeth Carroll Blair - Mother
Martin Blair - Brother

 

 Lee A. Black - Class of 1959

 Born:  1942  -  Died:  12 May 2006

 Beloved husband of Patricia A. (McCarthy) Black - (Class of 1959)

Lee, of Leesburg, Florida, lost his fight to cancer Friday, May 12, 2006.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Lee began his career in education in Wayne, Michigan, as an English and Psychology teacher.

He moved to Maumee, Ohio, in 1968, as Associate Principal of Maumee High School and served as its Principal from 1973 to 1994, when he retired.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Patricia A. Black of Leesburg, FL; daughter, Meredith (John) Detlef of Toledo, Ohio; sons, Andrew (Amy) Black of Hampton, Virginia, brother, Alan (Charles) Black of Lansing, Michigan; sisters, Patricia V. Black of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara (Steve) Bock of Lansing, Michigan; grandchildren, Jewell, Joy and Colton and many friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Moffitt Cancer and Research Center, Tampa, Florida or Hospice of Lake and Sumpter County, Florida.

Arrangements by Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, Florida    
 

 

 Louise (Halme) Ostrowski McCamy-Fietzer  - Class of 1961

 Born:  16 June 1943  -  Died:  27 January 2006

 Beloved wife of Wayne Fietzer (Class of 1960)

       Proceded in death by:

       Husband Joseph Ostrowski
       Husband David McCamy
       Mother Violet Halme
       Father Norman Halme
       Daughter Sherry Ostrowski
 

2005

 

 Dale Olen Barkley - Class of 1963

Born:  December 23, 1944 -  Dearborn, Michigan

Died:  July 17, 2005 -  Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved Husband of Judith Elliott Barkley

Survived by daughters, Beverly Loomis, Vicki (Mike) Williams and son Dale (Kelli Sterling) Barkley, brothers Fred (Judy) Barkley and Michael (Brenda) Barkley and sister Barbara (Jerry) Stiyers 

Also survived by Jacob Loomis - Grandson. Ashley Loomis - Granddaughter, Amber Peck - Granddaughter, Jesse Peck - Grandson, Mackenzie Williams - Grandson, Michael Williams - Grandson, Kelly Williams - Granddaughter, Katie Williams - Granddaughter, Marissa Barkley - Granddaughter and Aubrey Barkley - Granddaughter.

Survivors also include numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by:
Carl Barkley - Father
Mildred Small Barkley - Mother

Visitation Hours:
Thursday, July 21, 2005, 11-9 PM
Funeral Services will be at:
Uht Funeral Home
Fri. July 22, 2005 11 AM

Special Services
Fr. Jack Baker officiated.

Cremation Rites were accorded.

Family suggests memorial gifts to:
American Diabetes Association or National Kidney Foundation. 

 

 Gordon Lee Macomber  -  Class of 1959

 Born:  5 May 1940  -  Died:  11 July 2005

 Visitation:   Friday, July 15, 2005, 4-6 PM

   Services:  The Uht Funeral Home 

 Friday, July 15, 2005, 6:00 PM

 

 David E. Birely  -  Class of 1963

 Born:  22 Feb  1945  -  Died:  30 May 2005

 Survived by his wife Jean ( Jordan ) Birely, two sons, two daughters and one granddaughter, born January 16, 2005

 

Ruth Williamson Sutton  -  Class of 1963

Born:  12 May 1945   -  Died:  19 April 2005

A short biography can be seen by pointing your browser at:  

http://www.lifestorynet.com/details.cfm?OBIT_ID=6252 

She leaves behind her husband, three daughters and a grand-daughter. 

 

 

Sharon Matevia Wodarski  -  Class of 1960

Born:  9 July 1942   -  Died:  13 January 2005

She will be on view at Uht Funeral Home, Westland, Michigan, www.uhtfuneralhome.com from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, January 14, 2005.  Funeral Services are set for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 15, 2005. 

She leaves behind her husband and one daughter, Cheryl.  

Sharon had been a member of the WMHS Combined Class Reunion Committee since it's inception.  Her assistance and input, and her bubbly smile and enthusiasm will be greatly missed

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