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NCRO Remembers

July 17, 2010

Richard M. 'Dick' Burke, Sr. Born in Philadelphia, PA on Nov. 9, 1928. Departed on Jul. 15, 2010 and resided in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Dick was a proud veteran United States Air Force, serving during WWII. He was an Engineer for Chrysler Corporation for 46 years. Beloved husband of Gloria M. (nee. Altemir) for 54 years. Dear father of Richard M. Burke, Jr. (Betsy), Bruce A. Burke, and Valerie B. McBain (Scott). Grandfather of Skyler, Alexis, Colleen, Sarah and A.J. Brother of Carolyn Vizzini. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), Monday July 19 from 2-8p.m. Scripture service 7p.m.. Funeral Mass Tuesday July 20 at 11a.m. at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation begins at church 10:30a.m. Memorial tributes to St. Hugo of the Hills, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 or the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076.

July 10, 2010

John A. Worthy Algonac John A. Worthy age 84, died June 21, 2010 in the Medilodge of St. Clair. He was born October 18, 1925 in Altoona, PA. to the late Alexander and Ethel Worthy. He married Marise Belville on March 3, 1951. John graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit, MI. in 1943. He attended Knoxville University of Tennessee. He served as an Air Cadet with the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II. John retired from Chrysler Corp in 1983 as an Executive Manager. John loved boating and restoring his antique Garwood boat and was a member of the Antique and Classic Boat Society. He also enjoyed many years of traveling, mostly of Europe. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church of Algonac. Mr. Worthy is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marise, son Gary of Scottsdale, AZ, grandson Michael of Brooklyn, NY. and Michael's mother Maribeth of Leominster, MA. Funeral services 7:30 p.m. Friday June 25, 2010 in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Visitation Friday 1-4 and 6- until time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association. WWW.GILBERTFUNERALHOMEINC.COM

May 24, 2010

Haubert, Joseph L. Age 73. May 20, 2010 Beloved husband of Carol (Neason) for 51 years. Loving father of Teresa (Brian) Brownie, Michael (Adriana) and William (Lisa). Proud grandfather of Michael, Jessica, Emilio, Grace, Jason and Bryson. Dear brother of Susanne (Albert) Weigman and the late James and David. Brother-in-law of Jean Haubert and Kathy Haubert. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired from Chrysler Corporation in 1999. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Memorials to William Beaumont Hospital Rose Cancer Center or charity of donor's choice appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

May 14, 2010

Raymond D’Addario, age 81, of Macomb, died May 11, 2010. Born August 19, 1928. Longtime Chrysler employee of 41 years. Ray worked in Sales Distribution for many years and was well respected by his fellow workers. Member of K of C, St. Vincent DePaul Society and usher for 52 years, member of Italian American Cultural Society and Chrysler employee for 41 years. Beloved husband of Joan M. D’Addario (nee Bambrick). Loving father of Dr. Stephen P. D’Addario (Margaret), Dan D’Addario (Linda), Cathy Collins (Bill), Bob D’Addario (Jamie) and Barbara Fisher (Tom). Blessed grandfather of 14. Dear brother of Esa (Marino) DiMambro. Preceded in death by his grandson Matthew. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday Instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Road, Macomb, until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to St. Vincent dePaul Society would be appreciated. Memories to be shared at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

April 5, 2010

ROBERT D FURNISH, of West Bloomfield, April 2, 2010, age 84. Loving husband of Bonnie; dear father of Cynthia (Gerald) Gadbois and step-father of Mark (Lori) Kaznecik, Grant Kaznecik, Michelle (David) Zucchetto and Tania (Bill) McClelland; dear brother of Dorothy Strang; also cherished by eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Furnish was retired from the Chrysler Corporation and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 12:30 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 2 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Best Friends Animal Society. Online guestbook www.bcfh.com.

March 17, 2010

Richard William "Dick" Marr TRAVERSE CITY — Richard "Dick" William Marr, 79, of Traverse City, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Munson Medical Center. Richard was born June 8, 1930, in Detroit, to the late Mary (Peterson) and Ernest W. Marr. He graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit, after which he went on to earn a degree in Business Management from Wayne State University in Detroit. He married Jean E. Blanchard on June 27, 1953. Richard honorably served as a Private in the Army for The United States of America. After completion of his military duty, he had a 30-year career at the Chrysler Corporation. He also had a successful entrepreneurial career in educational services with Kaplan Educational Centers and SMH Bar Review. He retired as an executive and moved to Traverse City in 1988.

Young at heart, Richard lived every day to its fullest, rewarding family and friends with his humor, help and time. He also enjoyed traveling across the United States and around the world, highlighted by a tour around the Pacific Ocean visiting Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Fiji. Richard will be missed by his surviving family; wife, Jean E. Marr; children, Kevin (Marilyn), Brian (Rae), Laurie Umlauf (Gary), Kathy Simpson (Brad) and Andrew (Carolyn); as well as his 10 grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; father, Ernest; and sister, Gale Morrissey. Richard will also be missed by the Grand Traverse County and Traverse City communities, where he provided volunteer work with The Heritage Center, Kiwanis Club, Economic Club and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). To these organizations he lent his time and experience to raise funds, mentor business entrepreneurs and make local events a success and fun for all.

A memorial service will be held today, March 13, at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, from 4 until 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Heritage Center or Salvation Army, both of Traverse City. Kindly share memories with the family on Richard's online guestbook at reynolds-jonkhoff.com.
The family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.

February 22, 2010

Donald Hartley Lander- At the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital on Friday February 19, 2010 in his 85th year. Donald Lander of Orillia, beloved husband of Dorothy Lander (nee Balmer). Loving father of Marilyn Russell of Orillia, the late David & his wife Deana of London, Donna & husband Paul Hutchinson of Orillia, Lynda & husband Lyle Dorie of Orillia. Loved grandfather of Devon, Gavin, Morgan, Mercedes, Braden & Brieanne and great grandfather of Sydney. Dear brother of Dorothy Ross & husband Murray of Oro and the late Bruce Lander. Donald commenced his business career with General Motors of Canada, principally in the sales division for 17 years. During this period 1 1/2 years were spent in the R.C.A.F. (Air Crew Pilot).

He moved to the Chrysler Corporation where for 22 years held senior executive positions in Various divisions and subsidiaries in Canada, United States and Europe. These responsibilities in part were Managing Director of Chrysler United Kingdom Ltd, V.P. Chrysler Corporation Europe, Middle East and Africa, Group V.P. Chrysler Corporation and President/Chairman of the Board of Chrysler International and Chairman of the Board and President of Chrysler Canada Ltd. Briefly and prior to moving to Canada Post Corporation spent some months consulting and with the Delorean Motor Car Corporation in the United Kingdom as Managing Director preparing the vehicle for production and launch. He joined Canada Post Corporation in 1984 in the capacity of Executive V.P. and Chief Operating Officer. He was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 1986 and Chairman of the Board in July 1993. Before retiring from Canada Post in 1984 he held various Board positions with G.D. Net B.V. Amsterdam, G.D. Express Netherlands, The International Post Corporation Brussels and Purolator Canada. Donald is the recipient of the Order of Canada and the Order of Malta.

The family will receive friends at the Doolittle Chapel of CARSON FUNERAL HOMES, 54 Coldwater St. E. Orillia, (705) 326-3595, from 2-5 P.M. on Friday March 26, 2010. A Memorial service will be held in the chapel on Saturday March 27, 2010, at 1 o'clock. Interment of cremated remains will take place in the spring at St. Andrew's St. James' Cemetery, Orillia. If desired memorial donations may be made to the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation or to Georgian College, Barrie Campus and would be appreciated by the family. Online Messages of Condolence are welcome at www.CarsonFuneralHomes.com A Memorial Tree will be planted by the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes

REX L. LUDWICK Age 71, February 19, 2010 Beloved husband of 45 years to Patricia. Dear father of Michaela Ludwick and the late Aaron. Avid sportsman, retired from Chrysler Corporation. Memorial Tributes to American Lung Association. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

February 18, 2010

Peter Dawson Age 77. Died January 28, 2010. Married to Julie Whitney Dawson in 1966. Born in Cleveland , moved to Birmingham in 1952, automotive engineer: Chrysler, Ford, and Car Skates. Interests included cars, auto-racing, motor scooters, world travel, theatre. Earned degrees from DePauw University, Case Institute, and Chrysler Institute.In addition to Julie, family members include parents Clare and Ruth Dawson (deceased); brother George (deceased) and his wife Shirley; and his nephews and niece and their families: Mark, Rita,and Peter Dawson; Cindy, David, Elizabeth, and Julia Trull; Peter, Nan, Jack, and Quinn Dawson; and the members of Julie’s family. Those who wish to remember Peter with a gift may contribute to The Beaumont Foundation, Beaumont Hospitals , PO Box 5802 , Troy , MI 48007.or on line at www.beaumonthospitals.com.

February 8, 2010

Donald Philip Voorhis Age 65, of the Tellico Village Community Loudon, TN, formerly of Birmingham, MI, passed away of ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease) on February 1, 2010. in Macro Economics June of 1968. Don was a member of Gamma X Chapter University of Cincinnati class of 1967. He worked his entire career at Chrysler Corporation in Michigan. Don was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Preceded in death by father, Howard Voorhis, mother, Betty Voorhis, and first wife Patricia Rogers Voorhis. Survived by his current wife, Cheryl Voorhis; daughters, Jenny Mitchell and husband, Jordan of Kirkland WA, Sarah Fraley and husband, Kevin of Milan, MI; grandchildren, Hannah Hunter, Joseph and Miranda; His second family who loved and adored him, Cheryl’s children, James Turner and his wife Ebru, Kimberly Dickerson and her husband, Kent, Tracie Bondy and her husband Scott, and Darrel Turner; grandchildren Kaitlin, Avery, Savanna, Jesse, Hunter, Jack, Cheyenne, Ciara and Dakota. The family received friends Friday, February 5 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Click Funeral Home & Cremations, Tellico Village Chapel, 145 Chota Center, Tellico Village. They also received friends on Saturday, February 6 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Tellico Village Community Church; a Celebration of Life followed at 4 p.m. with Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Following the service, a reception was held at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Associations (MDA) - ALS, 6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 230, Knoxville, TN 37919. Tellico Village Chapel, 145 Chota Center, Loudon, TN is serving the family of Donald Voorhis.

WILLIAM R. RICE, former Chrysler Executive who retired in 1986, passed away July 9, 2009. Bill & Carol Price were married Feb. 11, 1956 in Detroit. Carol preceded Bill in death January 9, 2005. Bill was an Army veteran who served in Korea. Carol & Bill moved permanently to Sand Point (Pigeon, Michigan) in 1986

January 6, 2010

Ronald (Dave) Culton passed away on January 3, 2010. He worked for many years in Vehicle Engineering Human Resources and retired in 2001. Funeral arrangements for Dave are as follows: Pixley Funeral Home 322 W. University (w. of Main) in Rochester Visitation: Thursday 1/7 - 4pm to 7pm. Friday 1/8 - 1pm to 7pm. Funeral at St. Andrew's Catholic Church - 1400 Inglewood (e. of Main, s. of Tienken) Saturday 1/9. In state at 9:00am. Service at 9:30am.

Rosemary Aiello (nee Mascar), age 70, died January 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Christopher. Loving mother of Christopher P. (Mary), Steven (Andrea), Joseph (Angela) and Patrick. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Alexandra, Nicholas, Gabrielle, Marisa, Andrew, Joey, Pauli and Ava. Dear sister of Patsy (Patricia) Mascar and aunt of Colleen and Margo. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Wednesday instate 9:30 a.m. at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (south of Metro Parkway between Gratiot and Harper) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guestbook at www.WujekCalcaterra.com.

December 23, 2009

David R. Hobbs Age 87, of Farmington Hills, passed away December 21, 2009. David was born November 12, 1922 in Knoxville, Tennessee to W.R. and Ferol Hubbs. He received a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Univ. of Tenn. and earned subsequent Masters’ degrees from Chrysler Inst. and Wayne State University. David worked as an engineer for Chrysler Corp. and taught at Lawrence Tech., retiring in 1980 and 1995 respectively. David enjoyed volunteering and was named Goodfellow of the Year in 2002. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his children, David Jr., Roger, Kay, and Diane, daughters-in-law, Kate and Julie, grandchildren, Valerie and Eric and his sister Virginia Kinlaw. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills. Visitation Monday 5-8 pm; Funeral service Tuesday 1pm. Donations may be made to Farmington Area Goodfellows, 31455 West Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills or Orchard United Methodist Church.

Richard L. "Dick" Kessler, 83, of Boise, Idaho passed away on Friday, November 27, 2009, at a local care center following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. His wife, Dorothy, was at his side. Dick was born in Jackson, Minnesota, on October 27, 1926, son of the late Charles J. and Alice M. (Kruger) Kessler. During his childhood, he lived in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin where he graduated from Lake Geneva High School in 1944. After serving in the Army Air Force, he attended Michigan Technological University where he was an active member of Sigma Rho fraternity. He graduated in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In 1951, he earned his Master of Automotive Engineering from the Chrysler Institute of Engineering, and began a 31-year career with Chrysler Corporation. In 1952, Dick married Patricia Ann McCann with whom he had four children. Through an illustrious career with Chrysler, Dick and his family had the opportunity to experience life in Michigan, Argentina, Switzerland, Greece, Missouri, Delaware, and Mexico. In addition to his career, he contributed his time to many other activities, including Junior Achievement, United Way, Boy Scouts of America, Society of Automotive Engineers and Toastmasters International. In 1983 he retired to Pinehurst, NC, to play golf and enjoy his other interests that included wood-working, bridge, music, crossword puzzles, and computers. Dick cared for Pat through an extended illness, eventually losing her in 1990.

Dick met and then married Dorothy Compton True in 1991. Together they had their own international adventures visiting Hungary, Spain, Portugal, England and Italy. After sharing 14 years in Pinehurst, playing golf and enjoying many friends, they relocated to Dorothy's hometown of Boise, Idaho, in 2006. Dick is survived by his wife Dorothy; four children, Lee of Linden, MI, Christine of Mansfield, TX, Craig (Lynda) of Hilton Head, SC, and Pamela of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and two grandchildren, Christopher and Kelly; Dorothy's children, Lee (Jana) True and Marylinn Harding, all of Boise, ID, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; his sisters, Janis Smith of Oshkosh, WI, and Phyllis (Greg) Sacho of Green Bay, WI; and many other relatives and dear friends. We wish to thank the dedicated staff in the Special Care Unit of the Idaho State Veterans Home for the professional, respectful and loving care they gave Dick. They were truly a blessing to our family.

A memorial service to honor Dick's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th Street in Boise. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org or P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or to a favorite charity. "Bend it in all the right places."

November 25, 2009

George Dumas suffered a stroke about 5 yrs ago and Jo has been trying to take care of hm. He recently got a lot worse and Jo had her hands full. Yesterday, she ended up in Beaumont with serious blood clots. Life threatening, the Dr. said. Keep Jo and George in your prayers.