ADAMS FREDERIC R. March 8, 2010. Age 91. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Cherisse Baetz (Ken), Chuck (Maureen), and Rico (Wanda). Grandfather of six and great grandfather of three. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Memorial Service Friday 11 a.m. at St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln Drive, Bloomfield Hills. Memorial tributes to American Heart Association. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

ALTENBURG RITA M. of Brighton died peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2010 on her 94th birthday. Rita was a local Brighton business woman for over 32 years as the owner of The Quaker Shop on Hyne St. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband Reed Joseph Altenburg (d. 1974). She is survived by her children Gail (Barry) Van Tiem, Stephanie (Philip) Garcia, Robert (Peggy) Altenburg, John (Margaret) Altenburg; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brother Donald Holsapple and sister-in-law Miriam Jones. Also survived by many extended family members and dear friends. Funeral Liturgy from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Rd., Brighton, Saturday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. Father Mark J. Rutherford to officiate. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 600 East Main St., Brighton, Friday 4-9 p.m. Rosary Friday evening. Memorials may be made to: The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott St., Detroit, MI 48207. For further information, phone Lynch & Sons at 810.229.2905 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com

BACON ROY Age 78 March 7, 2010 at Independence Village in Plymouth. Dear friend of Susan P. Rakay, also survived by cousin Sally Somerville and dear friend Margaret Taylor both of England. Roy had courageously battled Parkinson's Disease for many years. Born in Bright-lingsea, a seacoast town in England. Roy was an avid sailor both in England and America. He emigrated to the U.S. in the 1970's to work for what was then Chrysler Marine. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials in his honor may be made to Michigan Humane Society or Angela Hospice. Arrangements Fred Wood Funeral Home. Please visit on-line guestbook fredwoodfuneralhome.com

BARNABO OLGA CONZ, March 9, 2010. Age 100. Wife of the late Elvio. Dear mother of Gloria Tonelli (Giannino). Loving grandmother of Stephen Tonelli (Marianne). Great grandmother of Johnathon Tonelli. Family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Funeral Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes, 1440 Coolidge Hwy., River Rouge. Visitation at church begins Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Rite of Committal Woodmere Cemetery. Memorial tributes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

BARRUS CATHERINE "KAY MARIE" (NEE O'HARA) Age 90, of Walled Lake, passed away March 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Loving mother of Nancy Bognar and Frank (Connie) Barrus. Doting grandmother of James (Jennifer) Bognar, Janet (Lance) Irey, Steven (Kathy) Bognar, Dawn and Michelle Barrus and Shannon Chesney. Proud great grandmother of 10. Kay Marie was the glue that held the family together. She was a generous and fun loving person. Miss personality plus with a big smile for everyone. In later years she found great joy in going to the casino. Kay Marie had a long career as a manager of Carl's Chop House in Detroit where she became acquainted with many dignitaries. She was a member of the Walled Lake Eagles and a lifetime member of the VFW. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, Friday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Tr. Walled Lake (3 blks S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Vigil 7 p.m.). Memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children appreciated. Condolences at www.LynchFAMILYFuneralDirectors.com

BEDNAROWSKI GAIL M. (NEE STACHNIK) age 46, Passed away March 9, 2010 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Beloved wife of Karl for 23 years. Loving mother of Kristin, Kaitlyn, Karlee and Kyle. Dearest daughter of Benny and the late Ilene Stachnik. Dear sister of Gary Stachnik and Glen (Lisa) Stachnik. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. In state Saturday 9:30am at St. Clement of Rome Church 343 S. Main St. (Romeo) until Mass, 10:00am. Interment Resurrection. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

BIDOLLI CATHERINE D. March 8, 2010. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Catherine (Thomas) Plotzke and Anthony (Deborah) Bidolli. Proud and loving Nana of Tami (Jeff), Tony (Amy), Alex, and Nicole, and "GG" of Jeff, Jacob, Lauren, Anthony, and Hannah. Dear sister of Sylvia (the late Peter) Jaeger and Donald (Virginia) Reske. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of 10 a.m Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd (at Romeo Plank). Entombment, Resurrection Cemetery. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

BOISINEAU HELEN F. Age 92, March 5, 2010. Formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom of Joseph (Carol), Mary Helen (John) Jordan, and George (Sandy). Dearest grandmother of nine. Great-grandmother of two. Also survived by one sister, Margaret Doyle. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service Friday evening, all at the Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Helen will lie in state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Chruch, Trenton. until funeral liturgy 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Care, 700 S. Main, Suite 209, Lapeer, MI 48446. Visit online guestbook at www.martenson.com

BONNEAU OFFICER JAMES DAV Beloved son of Marc and Amy. Loving brother of Emily (Rene) Bonneau-Rocha and Peter. Dear grandson of Jane and the late David and Robert and Lorraine Shefferly. Special friend Rachael Maloney. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Road (West of Lilley) Thursday, 1-9 p.m. In state Friday, 9 a.m., at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon Road (S. of Warren) until time of service at 10 a.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

BRAND HELEN M. 87, March 4, 2010 of Chesterfield. Beloved wife of Rev. J. Kenneth Brand. Loving mother of Sharon (Andrew) Bradley, Margaret (Christian) Goralski, Dr. Paul (Dr. Marian) Brand, and James (Marlene) Brand. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one granddaughter, Julie. Memorial Service 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Village of East Harbor, 33875 Kiely Dr., Chesterfield. Memorials may be made to the Village of East Harbor. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore.