MIRTO III JOSEPH DANE Age 62, of rural Saugatuck, passed away Friday November 13, 2009 at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Holland. The son of Winifred (Lepley) and Joseph D. Mirto II, he was born on June 17, 1947 in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Centerline, Michigan. Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduated from Grand Valley University. For seventeen years, he worked for CSX Rail, and more recently at the Holland Aquatic Center in Holland, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife of 24 years, Kathy Mirto; two sons, Samuel and Cory; and siblings John (Becky) Mirto, Desiree (William) Paquette, Dennis (Rocio) Mirto, Traci (Kenneth) Adamczyk, and Christina (Nick) Kokenos. Honoring his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private remembrance will be held. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Joe's online guest book at www.mi-cremation.com

HANSON GAIL 67, November 16, 2009. Wife of Douglas Hanson. Sister of Daniel Finley. Memorial Mass at Shrine of the Little Flower, Monday November 23, at 12 p.m.

WINDROW MAJOR "BUCKY" Age 68, November 16, 2009. Major is survived by his sons Robert A. (Nichell) Windrow and William L. Oliver, his sister Barbara (Charlie) Hill, and longtime companion Barbara Crews. His memory is also cherished by numerous other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Swanson Funeral Home (313)-272-9000

KRANKER DAVE (A.K.A. PLOWBOY) Age 47, of Warren, MI, died November 16, 2009. Survived by his beloved wife Jennifer; beloved children David, Courtney and Mellisa. Son of Brian and Betty Bukantis, and brother to Dale, Dawn, Doug and Brian. Beloved grandfather to Nevaeh. Private services to be held.

HARDEN KENNETH N., SR. 59, October 27, 2009. The fourth of six children born to the late Helen L. and Richard Harden, Jr. Graduated from Uof D and later retired from Chrysler Gear & Axle Plant after 38 years of dedicated service. Survived by sons, Kenneth N. Harden Jr. and Kenyon D. Garrett, daughter Lakecia Garrett; sisters, Jacquelyne A. Guiton, Joan P. Mingo, Helen J. Powell (Janice), Pauline M. Kelly; brother-in-law Ervin J. Kelly; and 14 nieces and nephews.

DILGER NANCY A. Age 66, November 19, 2009 of Sterling Hgts. She passed away peacefully at Troy Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a courageous fight with colon cancer. Beloved wife of Thomas J. Dilger. Dearest mother of Tammy (Donald) Gosse, Pamela (Steven) Przybyla, Thomas (Beth) Dilger, Tracy (Keith) Iseler, Patty (Todd) Brown. Dearest daughter of Orlo Kirkum and the late Helen. Loving grandmother of Matt (Tyler) Gosse, Melissa (Bill) Gosse Carrier, Zachary and Benjamin Przybyla, Tommy and Devin Dilger, Paige, Holly, Olivia, Drake and Jack Iseler, Brendan and Riley Brown. Loving great grandmother of Anthony Gosse. Dearest sister of Donna (Rulen) West and Ken (Jeanie) Kirkum. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services 12:00 Noon Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Visitation Monday 2 - 9:00 PM and Tuesday 10:00 AM until time of Service. Memorials suggested to The Beaumont Foundation - Troy Cancer & Hospice Unit, P.O. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007-9620. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

MELAMED FREDERICK "RICK" Beloved husband of Susie. Dearest father of Ronald (Melanie) and Marc (Rebecca) Melamed and Dr. Sarah (Matthew) Theodoroff. Loving grandfather of Max and Ari Melamed. Dear brother of Deborah Murdock. Services 1:30 Sunday afternoon at THE HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL (248) 543-1622. www.hebrewmemorial.org Interment Beth El Memorial Park.

CASEY BRIAN K. Loving husband of Judy. Dear father of Laura and Erin Casey. Beloved son of Fern and the late Maxwell Casey and caring brother of Pam (Ross) Hendrix and the late Carol (Forrest) Crissey. Brian was a banker in the Controller's Department at Manufacturer's National Bank for 24 years and was the owner of Travel Masters Travel Agency in Livonia. He will be remembered for his love of the open road ("On the road again…") spent with his family and all their shared adventures. He enjoyed games of chance and watching horses run. Visitation Sunday, November 22nd from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. with his funeral service at 7:45 at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 W. Six Mile (East of Newburgh), Livonia, Michigan 48152. In lieu of flowers, Brian's family asks that memorials be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation in his honor.

TAIT MILDRED H. November 19, 2009 age 75. Beloved mother of Suzanne (Hugh) Sullivan, Thomas Tait, Carolyn Tait and Charles (Kathleen) Tait. Loving grandma of Patrick Tait and Colin Tait (sons of Charles). Dear sister of Monica Dudley and Regis Fitzstephens. Visitation Sunday 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

BELISLE RENE J. Age 86, of Wyoming, MI, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Monday, November 23, 11 AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson SW, Grandville, MI with Rev. Chris Rouech presiding. Interment will be a Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, MI. Relatives and friends may meet his family Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Cook Funeral Home (west building), 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI and Monday from 10 AM until the time of the Mass at Church. His family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

HALL JEFFREY W. May 2, 1987 – November 13, 2009. "To Know Him Is To Love Him". Loving father of Nevaeh and Haylie. Precious son to Sherri. Awesome brother to Brandon, Tameen, Krysti and Elysa. Beloved grandson to Jean and Bill Garreau. Loving fiancée to Stephanie Hardy. Unconditionally loved by Auntie Rhonda (Mike), Auntie Kimmi (Mike) aunt Ursula, Uncle Keith and great-aunt, and a numerous amount of first and second cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his Father, CJ Hall. Adored by his best friend Esco (dog). Jeff touched everyone's heart and impacted more lives than can be counted, to know Jeff, is to love Jeff. Special thank you to cousins Lisa and Keith Powers. Funeral Tuesday 12:00 Noon. Visitation Monday 6 to 9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 ½ Mile Rd.) Warren.

WELLS SUSAN L. Age 57, November 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Dan and Brett (Amanda). Devoted grandmother of Isabella. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 1 p.m. until Funeral Service at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society. Please share a memory of Susan at www.rggrharris.com.

DALTON DANIEL J. 91, of Gaylord, MI. November 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Lovng father of Kay (Robert Zuckerberg) Hall and Joyce Ward. Dear grandfather of Deborah (Dennis) Peller, Daniel Pinder, Robert (Erica) Ward, and Kim Beckwith. Mr. Dalton is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be Sunday, November 22, 12 noon at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (between 9-10 Mile Rds., N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). The family will receive guests at the funeral home 10 a.m. until the noon hour service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. heeney-sundquist.com.

AMODIO LORRAINE, died peacefully November 12, 2009 at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Jimmie J.; sister of Frankie May Millburn; daughter of the late Venius and Frank Fisher; niece of Woodrow, Raymond, Vera, Leva, Oren, Eber and Anetil Adkins and Pearl Bostik; cousin of Jackie Childers, Dewight and Larry Adkins; and Sister-in-law of Fran, Ann and Jo. Arrangements entrusted to Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home of Fraser. www.faulmannwalsh.com

GREIF MARJORIE R. (Nee GUITAR) Age 75. Passed away at home with family after a short but courageous battle with cancer November 19, 2009. She is survived by Herman, her beloved husband of 56 years. Loving mother of Karl (Vickie), Ronald (Sue), Raymond (deceased), John, Edward (Carrie), Barbara (Ryan) White and her dearest grandchildren Matthew (Rita), Jeffrey (Tina), Donna (Kyle) Payne, Matthew, Deanna, Reanne, Austin, Leah, and great grandchildren Lauren, Kelly, Caitlin, Kyle, Makenzy, Tristan, Kirsten. Loving sister of Donald Guitar, Janet (Clifford) White and the late Robert (Joyce) Guitar. Her first love was visiting with and caring for her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic Minister and on the Christian Service Commission. Donations in lieu of flowers to St. Anne's Care and Share Fund. Visitation Sunday 4-9 pm and Monday 4-9 pm (Scripture Service 7pm) at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, 5929 S. Main St. (M-15), Clarkston, MI 48346. Mass of the Resurrection Tuesday, 11am St. Anne Catholic Church, 825 S. Ortonville Rd. (M-15), Ortonville, MI. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com

CZESZYK HELEN (Nee CHOJNACKI) Age 92. November 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Dear sister of the late Genevieve Osborne, Sally Witkowski, Walter, John and Edward. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Isabelle Carrie and Genevieve Sabol. Visitation at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave., at Artesian, Sunday 1-9 p.m. with parish Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

BISHOP ROBERT C. Age 47. November 18, 2009. Loving father of Adina Marie, Blaine Alexander, and Tia Angelina, and remembered by their mother Cathrine. Dear brother of Michael (Carol) Sidelko, Donnell (Keith) Peurasaari, Richard (Christine) Sidelko, David Sidelko, and the late Sharleen Knurek and Fred Sidelko. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with Prayers 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Monday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clair of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park. Light a candle and share a memory at www.Verheyden.org.