OBITUARIES
Wayne County Michigan
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JENNIE WEISS
- Services for Mrs. Jennie Weiss, active in Jewish community affairs, were held today in the Ira Kaufman Capel, 9419 Dexter, with burial in Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. She died at her home Saturday evening. Born in Hungary, Mrs. Weiss lived in Detroit for 37 years. She was a member of the Hebrew Ladies Aid Society and Congregation B'nai Moshe. Surviving are a son. Frank, and four daughters Laura, Mrs. Arthur Mohr, Mrs. Meyer Ball and Mrs. Meyer Elman.
The Detroit News September 24, 1951
EDMUND J. WERTZ
- Jan. 21. Beloved husband of Etta M.; dear father of Edmund J. II, Arlene M. Kathleen A., Lawrence S., Paul J., Laura J. and Joseph J.; also survived by two grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister. Funeral Thursday at 9:30 from L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Rd. (just E. of Southfield) and to Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church, 10 AM. Rosary Wednesday evening at 7. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
Detroit News January 22, 1974
DAHLMER ELDER WHITE
- Husband of Camilla Greenlaw. Father of Cynthia (Dan) Tanguay, Kathleen Jill (Don) Leipprandt, Allison (Brian) Carey, Chris (Karen) White, and Adrienne (Steve) Kaufman. Preceded in death by sons Dahlmer Michael and Mark Jay White. Brother of Margaret Shopbell and Beryl Rix (Hank) Greenler. Viewing at Neely- Turowski Funeral Home in Livonia Thursday 15th 4-9 pm and Friday 16th 1-9 pm. In state Saturday 17th 3-4 pm at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Livonia. Funeral 4 pm. Dinner immediately follows for friends and family.
Contributed by Carole Dick (July 1, 1921 Highland Park, Michigan- July 14, 2004 Redford, Michigan
DAHLMER MICHAEL WHITE
- was born May 11, 1948, the oldest child of Dahlmer Elder White and Camilla Theresa (Greenlaw) White. Growing up, he was called “Mike” to make a distinction between father and son. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the army and was soon sent to Vietnam. He served longer than any other GI, from 1968-1972. He later added the confirmation name, “Jacque”, which he chose when marrying his first wife, Barbara Tanney, who was a catholic. He had other marriages, but never any children.
The years after Vietnam were difficult for him and he found it difficult to be around people who didn’t understand what he had been through. Mike suffered from PTSD, but eventually found his place with the Vietnam Veterans of America. He formed many lasting friendships and finally seemed at peace with himself. Many of these friends called him “Dale.” It could be confusing to someone meeting him for the first time, hearing him called by different names.
He was self-employed for much of his life, later working for the Roberts Express Company in Michigan, where he lived most of his life. He had, for a time, also lived in Maryland and Windsor, Ontario
At the age of 49, Mike was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. The cancer progressed quickly, but Mike was able to call and visit many people to say goodbye before it robbed him of the ability to communicate. His parents and siblings cared for him until his death at the age of 50 on February 18, 1999, three months before his 51st birthday.
He is survived by his parents Dahlmer and Camilla White of Redford, Michigan and siblings Cynthia (Dan) Tanguay of Redford, Michigan; Jill (private); Allison (Brian) Carey of Waterford, Michigan; Chris (Karen) White of Clearwater, Florida; Adrienne (Steve) Kaufman of Novi, Michigan. He leaves behind two aunts and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Livonia, Michigan. It was attended by many of his veteran friends who came from all across the country as well as from Canada. Mike requested the burial of his ashes in the memorial garden at the church.
Contributed by Carole Dick
FRANCES JEAN (McQUEEN) WICKER
, 77, of Mount Airy, NC passed away Friday, January 8, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Martinsville, VA.
Mrs. Wicker was born in Ecorse, MI, to James Laughlin and Edith Louise Truesdale McQueen.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. Wicker was a member of First Presbyterian Church and retried from Northern Hospital of Surry County.
Surviving are a daughter, Denise L. House of Mount Airy; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Paula Lewis and Douglas Lewis, all of Austin, TX, and Benajaih Wicker, III of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Janice and Jim Clifton of Ranchos Murieta, CA, and Mary Lou Lynn of Trenton, MI.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wicker was preceded in death by her husband, Benajaih Pendleton Wicker, Jr.; a sister, Naomi Wingfield; and a brother, William McQueen.
Her funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time
Source: Message board Rootsweb Wayne County
JOHN W. WILLIAMS
, Born June 25, 1920 in Wilkinson County, Ga., John W. Williams attended public schools in Georgia and was married to the late Alberta Knight Williams. He moved to Detroit in 1951.
He died at 77 on August 23, 1997. Services were held Aug. 30 at Greater Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. E. J. Patterson officiating.
Mr. Williams was survived by a devoted friend, Mary Meriweather; two daughters, Carolyn Turk and Jane Marie Rogers; stepdaughter, Mary Adams; two sons, John Jr. and James W. Whipple; two stepsons, Jessie and James Wiggins; two adopted daughters; three daughters-in-law and two sons-in-law; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 15 nieces; 10 nephews; and a host of other relatives.
Arrangements were made by Swanson Funeral Home. Interment was at Elmwood Cemetery.
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