Welcome to our new installment of Rochester Media. Periodically, we will bring you an update of death notices as shared by Pixley Funeral Homes and Potere-Modetz Funeral Homes in Rochester.
Here are a few tributes from the past week. Note: Since some of the notices are from last week, some of the services may have happened already. But we felt it important to include the obituary nonetheless.
All tributes can be found at www.PixleyFuneral.com and www.ModetzFuneralHomes.com.
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Ronald Edward Hill
March 10, 1963 – August 27, 2013
Hill Ronald Edward Age 50 of Stockbridge, Michigan. August 27, 2013. Loving Father of Ronald Jr. Dear son of Tom and Sandi Hill. Brother of David (Jodi), Tammy (Stephan) and Laura (Kurt). Also survived by 5 nephews and 1 niece. Funeral Mass, Saturday, August 31, 2013, 10AM with an instate time of 9:30 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive friends on Friday from 3 to 8PM with a 7PM Rosary at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
Maxine H. Zube
March 16, 1934 – August 27, 2013
Zube, Maxine H.; age 79 of Oxford. August 27, 2013. Loving mother of Linda (Jack) Niemi. Dear grandmother of Connor and Lauren Niemi. Beloved sister of the late Virginia (the late John) Aldrich and Karen Zube. Aunt of Dawn (Al) Swinteck, Karen (Michael) McHenry, Julie (Tony) Martinelli, Jack (Lisa) Aldrich, and Michael (Leslie) Aldrich. Also survived by great-nieces and nephews Matthew and Adam Swinteck, David, James, and Jonathan Woodington, Josie and Elena Martinelli, and Mary, Audrey Maxine and Henry Aldrich. Maxine was a legal secretary and retired from Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP after many years of service. She loved gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 – 12 Noon at Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion, MI 48359. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time of service. Suggested memorials to McLaren Hospice. Online condolences www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.
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Carl Martin Chodyniecki
October 16, 1947 – August 28, 2013
CHODYNIECKI, CARL M. of Waterford; August 28, 2013; age 65; Loving father of David (Jennifer) Chodyniecki, Cheryl (Stanley) Pobe and Timothy (Kristen) Davis; Beloved grandfather of Brenden, Tyler and Brianna Chodyniecki, Sammantha and Christopher Gendron and Alyssa and Timothy Davis. Dear brother of Ben (Dorothy), Carleen Ward (late John), Julia (Gene) Zyla and preceded in death by Edward, Albert (Loraine), Alex and Joseph; Brother in law of Viola, Rose and Irma. Mr. Chodyniecki was a graphic artist, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member and trustee of V.F.W. Heart of the Lakes Post #1008. The Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 6, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, 2700 Waldon Road, Orion Twp. Celebrant Father Joe Dailey. The family will receive friends Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of Mass. Scripture Service Thursday 6:30 p.m. Rite of Committal Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the V.F.W. Heart of the Lakes Post #1008.
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Clarence W. Smith, Jr.
July 12, 1945 – August 28, 2013
SMITH, CLARENCE JR., of Waterford; August 28, 2013; age 68; Loving father of Mary Smith, Darcy (Aaron) Preston and the late Tammy McRoberts. Grandfather of Karen, Ashley, Tonya and Zoiee. Brother of Robert and the late Janet and Carolyn. Clarence enjoyed camping, bike riding, walking and his dogs. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 , 11:00 a.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or to the American Cancer Society. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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Elizabeth Boyajian
November 21, 1918 – August 29, 2013
Boyajian, Elizabeth, Born on November 21, 1918 (Detroit, Michigan) Died on August 29, 2013 (Monroe, Michigan). Daughter of the late Archak and Sophie Hofhanesian. Loving wife of the late Carl Kaloustian, and Albert Boyajian. Sister of Arshalus (Alice) Kalorian and Margaret Baker. Preceded in death by her siblings Sophie Hofhanesian, Rose Jernukian, Lucy Manoulian, Mary Latinen, Andrew Hofhanesian and John Hofhanesian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was a member of St. John’s Armenian Church in Southfield. Funeral Service, Monday, September 2, 2013, 6:00 pm at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, the family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 3;00 pm until time of service. Entombment Grand Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to St. John Armenian Church in Southfield, St. Sarkis Armenian Church in Dearborn, or donors choice. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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March 07, 1927 – August 28, 2013
A service will be held for James at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 at St. Mary of the Hills Catholic Church
2675 John R Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
Marie Louise Woodward
February 15, 1925 – August 29, 2013
Woodward, Marie Louise, age 88 of Rochester Hills, August 29, 2013. Loving wife of the late Mark Oscar Woodward. Dear mother of Moid “Woody” (Donna) Woodward. Grandmother of Kristi (Nathan) Reynolds and Jenni (Jeremy) Knox. Great grandmother of Isaac & Noah Reynolds and Summer, Abby, Hannah & Malachi Knox. Funeral Service, Monday, September 2, 2013 3:00 pm with an instate time of 2:00 pm at the Rochester Church of Christ 250 Avon Road, Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Sunday 3-8 pm at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery in Houston Texas. Memorials may be made to the Rochester Church of Christ. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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Albert Edmund Feliksa
March 16, 1923 – August 31, 2013
Albert Edmund Feliksa, 90, of St. Ignace died Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born to the late Carl and Carolina Feliksa, March 16, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan. Al served as a navigator in Air Sea Rescue for the Army Air Corps during World War II and was awarded a Silver Star and Purple Heart. His war story is memorialized in Tom Brokaw’s, The Greatest Generation Speaks. After the war, Al studied at General Motors Institute and received a BS in Engineering. He married the late Margery M. Feliksa (nee Wright) in 1946, and they lived together in Drayton Plains, MI. before relocating to St. Ignace, MI in 1994. Al was an engineer for General Motors until he retired in 1986. Al was a man of service to the poor and to his community. He co-founded Gleaner’s Community Food Bank in Detroit, served on the Boy Scouts of America’s national board of the Catholic Committee for Scouting, and he served on the hospital board for St. Ignace. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Waterford and St. Ignatius Catholic Church in St. Ignace, while he lived in those communities. Al is survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law: Michael and Elvira Feliksa of Scottsdale, AZ; Kevin Feliksa and Ellen Wadsworth of Austin, TX; and Paul and Tracy Feliksa of Rochester Hills, MI. He also is survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild expected in October. Brother of Leonora (the late Jack) Habel. Uncle of Mark (Deborah) Habel and John (Dottie) Habel. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Community Action Agency, 368 Reagan Street, St. Ignace, MI, 49781, (906) 643-8595. A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held in Rochester, MI on Thursday, October 17, 2013, and a funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Ignace on October 19, 2013. Arrangements are not yet finalized. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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Leitha H. McIntyre, Travis
March 04, 1915 – August 30, 2013
McIntyre, Leitha Age 98 of Oxford. August 30, 2013 Loving wife of the late Gordon. Dear mother of Polly White, Duane (Gloria) McIntyre and Ron (Celeste) McIntyre. Sister of Maxine Carlisle and Christine (Bob) Ballard. Grandmother of Tina (Rob), David (Katie), Rhonda, Cary (Chuck), Eli (P.J.), and Tim. Great grandmother of Caroline, Miller, Charlene, Alexandra, William, Abbey, and Jake. Leitha was a WWII Navy Nurse and a Private Duty Nurse. Funeral service Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 1 p.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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January 05, 1943 – August 30, 2013
Smith, James Thomas, age 70, of Rochester Hills. August 30. 2013. Loving father of Jean (Lonnie) Taylor, Barbara (Larry) Shock, Diane (Mark) Schlunz, Cathy Smith and James (Joy) Smith. Dear grandfather of Katie, Melinda (Mike), Lonnie, Stephanie, Jordan, Joshua, Ryan, Ashley, Matthew and Hunter. Great grandfather of Miranda. Dear brother of Nancy (Tom). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday, September 6, 2013, 6:00 PM at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be left at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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Jacqueline Anne Glover
June 18, 1970 – August 31, 2013
Glover, Jacqueline Anne, Age 43 of Orion passed away on August 31, 2013 after a valiant 3 l/2 year battle with cancer. Loving wife of Kurt. Cherished mother of Makayla and John. Dear daughter of Renate Wood. Sister of Nicolle and Christian Wood. Daughter-in-law of Brian and Sharon Glover. Also survived by many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Jacqueline was very energetic. She loved being with her family and friends. Funeral service Thursday, September 5, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Interment Ferguson Cemetery, Almont. Suggested memorials in care of the family for the children’s education. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.
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Lee Ozga
December 30, 1919 – September 01, 2013
There will be visitation at 1 p.m. and a service at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6 at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery 621 West Long Lake Road, Troy, MI 48098.
Evelyn F. Rubino
May 28, 1937 – August 24, 2013
RUBINO, Evelyn F., age 76, of South Branch, formerly of Rochester Hills, August 24, 2013. Wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Theresa Clyne, Nicholas Rubino and Anthony (Lorie) Rubino; grandmother of Christie, Katherine, Julie Jennifer, Tony, Alan & Gabriel; great-grandmother of Devin, Danielle, Ryan, MacKenzie & Nicholas; sister of Walter (Marian) Spencer, Alice Myers, Bernard Spencer and Frederick (Elaine) Spencer. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to The American Heart Association would be appreciated.
Charles Francis Knapp
January 4, 1959 – August 25, 2013
Charles Francis Knapp, of Keego Harbor, MI., On August 25, 2013 at the age of 54 passed peacefully in his sleep. Beloved husband of Cindy, loving step father to Paul Rozycki, dear brother to Richard(Cecilia), Terry and Susan Knapp, Kay Schack, Sharon George, MJ Fitzgerald(Greg) and Barbara Olson(Paul). Proud Uncle of Rich, Dan and Matt Knapp, DJ and Kelley Schack, Katelyn and Taylor Pulling and Kelley and Jack Olson. A funeral mass will be held Wed. Sept.4,2013 at Our Lady of Refuge Church , Orchard Lake, MI. at 11:00. Please visit www.godhardttomlinsonchapel.com
Roscoe Wayne McGehee
November 2, 1928 – August 28, 2013
Wayne R. McGehee, age 84, of Keego Harbor, passed away August 28, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth for 37 years. Loving father of Lynn (Bob) Jenkins, Bonnie Koehler and Ron (Connie). Cherished brother of Kay Gouine. Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 10. Retired business agent for U.F.C.W. Local 876 for over 28 years. Proud member of the Berkley Masonic Lodge # 536, the Moslem Shrine, El Hajj #8, the Royal Order of Jester’s Court 28 and the Oakland County Boat Club. Memorial Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. also at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Share a memory at www.godhardttomlinsonchapel.com.
L. David Pearcy
September 13, 1934 – August 28, 2013
PEARCY, L. David, age 78, of Rochester Hills, MI died August 28, 2013. Born and raised in Martinsville, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a graduate of General Motors Institute, His career was spent as an Engineer with General Motors Corp. until his retirement in 1992 after 35 years of service. He was a long time member of the Heart of the Hills Barbershop Music group where he sang baritone and tenor. Beloved husband of Anna Bastin Pearcy, whom he married August 24, 1957. Proud and loving father of Ann (Rene) Blatte, Anita (Richard) Robinson and Sarah Pearcy. Devoted grandfather of Aubrey, Beau, Abby, Montgomery and Erin. Brother of Hiram (Jane) Pearcy. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Street in Rochester, MI. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive in downtown Rochester, MI. Rather than flowers, his family would prefer that contributions in his memory be made to The Harmony Foundation, 110 7th Avenue – North, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37203 or to the Alzheimer’s Association and envelopes for both organizations will be available at the funeral home and at the church.
George Wang
January 23, 1946 – August 31, 2013
Dr. Wenguang (George) Wang, age 67, of Auburn Hills, MI, formerly of Canton, MI & Morgantown, WV, passed away peacefully in his own home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, August 31, 2013. He battled Stage Four Gastric Cancer for two years. Dr. Wang was born in TaoYuan of Hunan Province, China, to a family of nine siblings. He was the youngest. His early childhood years were spent on the back of the family buffalo, wishing that he could go to school. Finally he was permitted to enter school at age eight and immediately he was top of his class. Every opportunity to advance in education was seized with diligence and tenacity. Dr. Wang earned a B.S. degree from the University of Hunan. At age 37, he became a visiting scholar to the United States. Shortly afterwards, he entered the graduate program at West Virginia University. From there, he earned a master’s degree in Mining, a master’s and Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and became a professor and advisor to graduate students. While at WVU, he published over 90 professional journals in Engineering. In 1999, he became the Senior Engineer at AM General and served there until retirement. Dr. Wang was the recipient of several awards, including the 1996 SAE Teetor Educational Award and “Best Professional of the Year” award in the International Who’s Who Professionals, 2001. As much as he pursued success, he also pursued God. He sought the Lord every morning without fail. His devotion and faith was evident to all, especially during the time of his illness. Dr. Wang predeceased his wife of almost 40 years, Jiang Qin, his son Peter, his daughter Carol, his daughter-in-law Wang Huan, and his three grandchildren Deborah, Sarah, and Tianmu. Viewing and Memorial Service will be held at the Pixley Funeral Home in Auburn Hills, MI, on Thursday, September 5th, at 5:30 and 7:30 PM, respectively. Dr. Wang will be cremated on Friday, September 6th around 10AM.
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