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2020 Death Notices cont.
| Don Whiteside |
Donald R. Whiteside, 92, a long-time resident of Warren, Michigan, passed away on April
14, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Paul and Dorothy Whiteside, and was married
for 56 years to his loving wife, Judy.
Don worked for the GM Chevrolet Motor Division in Warren and retired after 39+ years of
dedicated service. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army at age 18. Don enjoyed
volunteering and offered his time to many different organizations. He was a life member of
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club and coached their junior rifle team for many years,
traveling around the country for competitions. As a life member at Detroit Sportsmen’s
Congress, he also contributed years of service to teaching youth as the DNR Hunters
Education Chairman and Instructor. One of Don’s proudest achievements for 20+ years
was volunteering and bringing junior shooting teams to represent Michigan at the annual
National Marksmanship Championships at Camp Perry in Ohio. He was also involved with
Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Chevrolet Engineering Retirees Club, DSC
Campground, and together with his family fostered and raised puppies for the Leader Dogs
for the Blind in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Don was a huge sports fan from hunting and fishing to football, baseball and basketball.
Whether he was participating in them, reading about them in magazines, or watching them
on television, he enjoyed them all.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, children – Debbie (Keith) Stough, Nancy (Ronnie)
Mastrogiovanni and Ron Whiteside, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is
predeceased by his sister Karen (Spencer) Decker and his granddaughter.
Don will be laid to rest at a later date in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly,
Michigan.
14, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana to Paul and Dorothy Whiteside, and was married
for 56 years to his loving wife, Judy.
Don worked for the GM Chevrolet Motor Division in Warren and retired after 39+ years of
dedicated service. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army at age 18. Don enjoyed
volunteering and offered his time to many different organizations. He was a life member of
Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club and coached their junior rifle team for many years,
traveling around the country for competitions. As a life member at Detroit Sportsmen’s
Congress, he also contributed years of service to teaching youth as the DNR Hunters
Education Chairman and Instructor. One of Don’s proudest achievements for 20+ years
was volunteering and bringing junior shooting teams to represent Michigan at the annual
National Marksmanship Championships at Camp Perry in Ohio. He was also involved with
Michigan United Conservation Clubs, Chevrolet Engineering Retirees Club, DSC
Campground, and together with his family fostered and raised puppies for the Leader Dogs
for the Blind in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Don was a huge sports fan from hunting and fishing to football, baseball and basketball.
Whether he was participating in them, reading about them in magazines, or watching them
on television, he enjoyed them all.
He is survived by his wife, Judy, children – Debbie (Keith) Stough, Nancy (Ronnie)
Mastrogiovanni and Ron Whiteside, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is
predeceased by his sister Karen (Spencer) Decker and his granddaughter.
Don will be laid to rest at a later date in the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly,
Michigan.
James “Bud” Budzynowski passed away on May 29, 2020 at the age of 79 in Troy,
Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1940 to Ned and Sophie Louise (Czaczkowski) in
Hamtramck. Loving husband of Christina (Swieczkowski). Dear father of Julie (William)
Merkle, James N. Budzynowski, Kristina (Timothy) Palmer and Jeffrey (Lalainia)
Budzynowski. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Sara, Emily, Michael, Kyle, Andrew, Jessica
and Sophie. Dear brother of the late Mitchell (Marcie) Budzynowski and brother in law of
the late Shirley Ann (the late Richard) Helmick. He was a devoted family man and
grandfather. He enjoyed hunting up-north. He attended all family events and had an
infectious and loud laugh. He was an active member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and
Knights of Columbus. He was a Navy veteran.
Visitation on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150
Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10 a.m at
St. Isidore Catholic Church at 18201 23 Mile Rd. (Corner of 23 Mile Rd. and Romeo
Plank) Macomb Township. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Isidore Knights of Columbus,
council #7200.
Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1940 to Ned and Sophie Louise (Czaczkowski) in
Hamtramck. Loving husband of Christina (Swieczkowski). Dear father of Julie (William)
Merkle, James N. Budzynowski, Kristina (Timothy) Palmer and Jeffrey (Lalainia)
Budzynowski. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Sara, Emily, Michael, Kyle, Andrew, Jessica
and Sophie. Dear brother of the late Mitchell (Marcie) Budzynowski and brother in law of
the late Shirley Ann (the late Richard) Helmick. He was a devoted family man and
grandfather. He enjoyed hunting up-north. He attended all family events and had an
infectious and loud laugh. He was an active member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and
Knights of Columbus. He was a Navy veteran.
Visitation on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150
Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10 a.m at
St. Isidore Catholic Church at 18201 23 Mile Rd. (Corner of 23 Mile Rd. and Romeo
Plank) Macomb Township. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Isidore Knights of Columbus,
council #7200.
| Jim Budzynowski |
John A. Juriga will always be remembered for his wonderful spirit, energy and his devotion
to his family. John died May 31, 2020. He was 90 years old, born April 15, 1930 in Detroit,
MI to John and Theresa Juriga. He attended Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School and
Denby High School before completing his education at Wayne State University. John then
served admirably in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged in 1959.
John loved music. In his younger years, he played a Cordovox accordion in a band for
Polka weddings. He loved life, and could be just as boisterous and enthusiastic as his music.
John enjoyed a loyal 44-year career as an automotive engineer at General Motors. He
loved being on the cutting edge of technology and was known for the first implementation of
CAD (Computer Aided Design) which revolutionized the Automotive industry. He retired as a
Chief Designer. He was an inspiration and mentor to many.
John was an avid investor but without a doubt, the most important investment and legacy
was his family, which would grow to include five children and ten grandchildren. Everything
he worked for and accomplished was for them and their benefit.
He loved spending time with his family at their cottage in West Branch, MI. Always busy
with a project, he spent many an hour building, repairing and creating. He was a jack of all
trades and was handy at many things. When he wasn’t pursuing his latest project, he
enjoyed time with his children and grandkids. He loved boat rides, sunsets and
conversations with family. He loved being outdoors and could often be found planting and
gardening, and working outside. Faith was a central aspect of John’s life. He was an active
parishioner at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church for almost 50 years.
John will dearly be missed. He was the beloved husband of Elaine for 61 years. Loving
father of Susan Merner (John), John (Lisa), James, Duane (Kathleen), and Dean (Anita).
Devoted Grandfather of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Michael, Robert, Emily, Grace,
Stephanie, and Nicholas. Dear brother of Martha Menzie.
Family will receive friends Thursday 5-8pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600
Crooks Rd. (btw Maple & Big Beaver), Troy, 248-362-2500. Social distancing guidelines
and procedures will be in place. Funeral mass Friday 10am at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic
Church, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills.
Memorial tributes to Lifespan and St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church.
to his family. John died May 31, 2020. He was 90 years old, born April 15, 1930 in Detroit,
MI to John and Theresa Juriga. He attended Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School and
Denby High School before completing his education at Wayne State University. John then
served admirably in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged in 1959.
John loved music. In his younger years, he played a Cordovox accordion in a band for
Polka weddings. He loved life, and could be just as boisterous and enthusiastic as his music.
John enjoyed a loyal 44-year career as an automotive engineer at General Motors. He
loved being on the cutting edge of technology and was known for the first implementation of
CAD (Computer Aided Design) which revolutionized the Automotive industry. He retired as a
Chief Designer. He was an inspiration and mentor to many.
John was an avid investor but without a doubt, the most important investment and legacy
was his family, which would grow to include five children and ten grandchildren. Everything
he worked for and accomplished was for them and their benefit.
He loved spending time with his family at their cottage in West Branch, MI. Always busy
with a project, he spent many an hour building, repairing and creating. He was a jack of all
trades and was handy at many things. When he wasn’t pursuing his latest project, he
enjoyed time with his children and grandkids. He loved boat rides, sunsets and
conversations with family. He loved being outdoors and could often be found planting and
gardening, and working outside. Faith was a central aspect of John’s life. He was an active
parishioner at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church for almost 50 years.
John will dearly be missed. He was the beloved husband of Elaine for 61 years. Loving
father of Susan Merner (John), John (Lisa), James, Duane (Kathleen), and Dean (Anita).
Devoted Grandfather of Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Michael, Robert, Emily, Grace,
Stephanie, and Nicholas. Dear brother of Martha Menzie.
Family will receive friends Thursday 5-8pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600
Crooks Rd. (btw Maple & Big Beaver), Troy, 248-362-2500. Social distancing guidelines
and procedures will be in place. Funeral mass Friday 10am at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic
Church, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills.
Memorial tributes to Lifespan and St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church.
| John Juriga |
Thebert Alan Wilbert, P.E., age 84 of Rochester Hills, passed away July 4, 2020. Loving
husband of Elizabeth Ann Thebert, dear father of Timothy Thebert and William (Jamie Crump)
Thebert. Cherished grandfather of Emily (Chris) Clarke. Great grandfather of Claire, Declan,
and Liam Clarke. Brother of the late Mary Elizabeth Thebert, the late James (the late
Virginia) Thebert, the late Glenn (the late Jarriette) Thebert, the late Robert (the late Anne)
Thebert, the late Hoylande Ann (Stanley) Sokalski, the late Constance (the late Roy)
Sutherland, Linda (the late Lawrence Czajka) Anthony Marchio, Margaret (Charles) Sahlin
and the late Laurence (Frances) Thebert. Alan graduated from Cass Tech High School and
GMI (Kettering). He was a Professional Engineer. Funeral Mass, Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:
00 am with an instate time of 10:30 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Inurnment Guardian
Angel Cemetery. Memorials in Alan’s name may be made to the Alan Thebert Scholarship
Endowment at Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) in Flint, MI. Online
guest book at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
husband of Elizabeth Ann Thebert, dear father of Timothy Thebert and William (Jamie Crump)
Thebert. Cherished grandfather of Emily (Chris) Clarke. Great grandfather of Claire, Declan,
and Liam Clarke. Brother of the late Mary Elizabeth Thebert, the late James (the late
Virginia) Thebert, the late Glenn (the late Jarriette) Thebert, the late Robert (the late Anne)
Thebert, the late Hoylande Ann (Stanley) Sokalski, the late Constance (the late Roy)
Sutherland, Linda (the late Lawrence Czajka) Anthony Marchio, Margaret (Charles) Sahlin
and the late Laurence (Frances) Thebert. Alan graduated from Cass Tech High School and
GMI (Kettering). He was a Professional Engineer. Funeral Mass, Saturday, July 11, 2020 11:
00 am with an instate time of 10:30 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Inurnment Guardian
Angel Cemetery. Memorials in Alan’s name may be made to the Alan Thebert Scholarship
Endowment at Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute) in Flint, MI. Online
guest book at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
| Alan Thebert |
Obituary for John Martin Jonas
Jonas, John Martin October 14, 2020 Age 80. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann
(nee Kaczmarek). Loving father of Kevin Jonas, the late Kim (Mark) Skarvi and Kelly
(Todd) Vierk. Proud grandfather of Samantha, Brittany, Melissa (Mark), Travis (Connie)
and great grandfather of Vince, Hudson and Scarlett. Memorial Visitation Tues. 3-8 pm
at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd. K of C
Rosary Tues. 7:00 pm. Memorial Gathering Wed. 10:30 am until 11;00 am time of
Memorial Mass at St. Kieran Church 53600 Mound Rd. (Bet. 24 & 25 Mile Rd.)
Memorials to. Private inurnment at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Oakland Twp. Share
memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
Jonas, John Martin October 14, 2020 Age 80. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann
(nee Kaczmarek). Loving father of Kevin Jonas, the late Kim (Mark) Skarvi and Kelly
(Todd) Vierk. Proud grandfather of Samantha, Brittany, Melissa (Mark), Travis (Connie)
and great grandfather of Vince, Hudson and Scarlett. Memorial Visitation Tues. 3-8 pm
at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd. K of C
Rosary Tues. 7:00 pm. Memorial Gathering Wed. 10:30 am until 11;00 am time of
Memorial Mass at St. Kieran Church 53600 Mound Rd. (Bet. 24 & 25 Mile Rd.)
Memorials to. Private inurnment at Guardian Angel Cemetery, Oakland Twp. Share
memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
| John Jonas |
Obituary for Darrell David Pawlowski
PAWLOWSKI, Darrell D. age 80, December 22, 2020
Beloved husband of Sally for 60 years. Dearest father of Linda and Pamela (Randall)
Martens. Proud grandfather of Brooke. Dear brother of Elaine Pawlowski. Instate Tuesday,
December 29th 10:30am at St. Kieran Catholic Church until Mass, 11:00am. Donations to
Right to Life or the Capuchins are appreciated. Interment White Chapel Cemetery.
PAWLOWSKI, Darrell D. age 80, December 22, 2020
Beloved husband of Sally for 60 years. Dearest father of Linda and Pamela (Randall)
Martens. Proud grandfather of Brooke. Dear brother of Elaine Pawlowski. Instate Tuesday,
December 29th 10:30am at St. Kieran Catholic Church until Mass, 11:00am. Donations to
Right to Life or the Capuchins are appreciated. Interment White Chapel Cemetery.
| Darrell Pawlowski |