Father John Reilly, S.J. entered eternal life on October 29, 2012 at the age of 84.
A Jesuit for 66 years, Father Reilly served most of his career in Chicago, at St. Ignatius High School and Loyola University.
The Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday, November 1 at the Colombiere Center in Clarkston. Burial will take place at Colombiere Center Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the Society of Jesus, 2050 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
Father Reckinger was born on January 5, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 2, 1951.
Fr. Reckinger’s assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Jude Parish Detroit; St. Cecilia Parish, Detroit; St. John the Evangelist Parish, Detroit; St. Mark Parish, Warren; St. Michael Parish, Livonia and St. Richard Parish, Westland.
In respect to Father Reckinger’s and the family’s wishes, Father has been buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Southfield. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 17 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Church, 22430 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn.
Father Reckinger was predeceased by his parents Walter and Regina and sister Margaret. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Ms. Susan Vanderwill, 511 North Military, Dearborn, MI 48124.
Kindly include in the general intercessions of your weekend liturgies a prayer for the repose of the soul of Father Reckinger. Keep him in your prayers and include him in the Masses celebrated in accord with our revised Mass Pact.
Deacon Arthur Van Brook passed away on November 18, 2012. He was ordained a deacon on October 17, 1992 and served at Holy Spirit Parish, Highland.
Visitation: Wednesday, November 21st
3-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m.
Lynch & Sons Funeral Home
340 North Pontiac Trail Walled Lake
(248) 624-2251
Mass of Resurrection: Friday, November 23rd
Deacon Van Brook will lie in repose from 9 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
Holy Spirit Parish Church
3700 Harvey Lake Road Highland
(248) 887-5364
Condolences can be sent to the family through his daughter Laura at: Ms. Laura Sherwood 2146 Deering St. West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Deacon John Wallace passed away this past Friday. He was ordained a deacon on June 14, 1980. He moved to the Gaylord diocese around 1982 where he has served ever since at The National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods.
Visitation is available today from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at:
The National Shrine of the Cross in the Woods
7078 M-68
Indian River, MI 49749
A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 PM. The funeral mass will be held tomorrow at the same church at 9:30 AM.
Condolences can be sent to his wife at:
Mrs. Betsy Wallace
10907 M-68
Alanson, MI 49706-9670
Among Bishop Anderson’s duties in the Archdiocese of Detroit, he oversaw regions within the archdiocese, and was pastor of Precious Blood Parish in Detroit from 1992 until 2001. Bishop Anderson also was known for his international ministry, including a long history of involvement in Ghana in West Africa, where he visited often and was given the honor of being made a tribal chief. Along with his ministry, he was known for his patronage of the arts, having shared an extensive collection of African and African-American art with various Catholic institutions, including Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, Madonna University in Livonia, and Xavier University in New Orleans.
Bishop Anderson will lie in repose at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, 9844 Woodward Ave., Detroit, on Sunday, January 6, from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, January 7, at 10 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. For more information, please visit the Archdiocese of Detroit website at www.aod.org/anderson.
Bishop Anderson is survived by his brother Woodrow Williams and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to his nephew, Mr. Terry Walker, 1703 Broad Street, Selma, AL 36701.
Monsignor Gerald Flanigan, passed on from this life on January 22, 2013 at the age of 85.
Monsignor Flanigan was born on January 27, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 2, 1951.
Monsignor Flanigan’s many assignments included serving as temporary associate pastor at St. John Parish, Ypsilanti; St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Pontiac; associate pastor at Epiphany Parish, Detroit; St. Rose Parish, Detroit; St. Pius X Parish, Southgate; St. Hugo of the Hills Parish, Bloomfield Hills and Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Redford Township. In addition, Monsignor Flanigan served as pastor of Madonna Parish, Detroit; St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores; St. Blase Parish, Sterling Heights; St. Raymond Parish, Detroit and St. Colman Parish, Farmington Hills.
Visitation will take place at St. Edith Parish Church, 15089 Newburgh Road, Livonia on Friday, January 25 from 12-9 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Monsignor Flanigan will lie in repose on Saturday, January 26 at St. Edith Parish Church, from 10:30 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Monsignor Flanigan was predeceased by his parents William and Mary; siblings Mary Catherine Carpenter, Jack and William Flanigan. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Ms. Patricia Smedley at 43183 Barchester, Canton, MI 48187.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Michael Donovan, passed on from this life on February 6, 2013 at the age of 76.
Father Donovan was born on November 11, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 2, 1962.
Father Donovan’s many assignments included serving as associate pastor at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Lincoln Park; Newman Apostolate Parish, Ann Arbor; Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Oak Park; St. Cletus Parish, Warren; St. Paul on the Lake Parish, Grosse Pointe Farms; St. Pius X Parish, Southgate and St. Mark Parish, Warren. In addition, Father Donovan served as administrator at St. Nicholas Parish, Capac; St. Francis of Assisi Parish, New Haven and pastor at St. Donald Parish, Roseville. Father Donovan also served in campus ministry at Wayne State University.
Visitation will take place at St. Athanasius Parish Church, 18720 E. 13 Mile Road, Roseville on Monday, February 11 from 1-8 p.m. with a scripture service at 7 p.m.
Father Donovan will lie in repose on Tuesday, February 12 at St. Athanasius Parish Church, from 10:30 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
Father Donovan was predeceased by his parents Adalbert and Sadie. He is survived by his sister Patricia Ann Donovan. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Deborah Temrowski, 15441 Van Meter, Macomb, MI 48044.
Father Villerot was born on August 14, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 7, 1941.
Fr. Villerot's many assignments included serving as pastor at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, Beverly Hills; St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, St. Clair Shores; St. Theresa of Avila Parish, Detroit; associate pastor at St. Henry Parish, Lincoln Park; Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit; St. Aloysius Parish, Detroit; Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, River Rouge; and chaplain at Henry Ford Hospital and Detroit Osteopathic Hospital. He was granted senior priest status in 1985.
Visitation will take place at A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home (248-362-2500), 2600 Crooks Road, Troy, from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Father Villerot will lie in repose on Wednesday, February 20, at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills, from the Rite of Reception at 9 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Villerot was predeceased by his parents and four siblings Adele Marie, Anne Rita, Kathleen and Ernest; He is survived by siblings Joan Therese, Barbara, Monsignor Thomas and Joseph; and 36 nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Anne Falcon, 5133 Thorncroft Court, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073.
We have received notification that our brother and fellow priest, Father Paul Conlen, S.J. entered eternal life on February 19, 2013 at the age of 86.
A Jesuit for 55 years, Father Conlen spent much of his apostolic life at the University of Detroit where he served as professor of Philosophy; Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Rector; Director of Religious Activities; worked in the Romero Spiritual Exercises Center and professor of Religious Studies.
A Memorial Mass will take place at the Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m.
Burial will take place at Colombiere Center Cemetery, Clarkston.
Condolences may be sent to the Society of Jesus, 2050 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
Kindly remember Father Paul and his family in your prayers.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Robert Morand, passed on from this life on March 17, 2013, at the age of 82.
Father Morand was born on October 26, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 1, 1957.
Father Morand’s many assignments included serving as pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Detroit; St. Theresa of Avila Parish, Detroit; associate pastor at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Detroit; St. Theresa of Avila Parish, Detroit; St. Peter Parish, Mt. Clemens; St. Brigid Parish, Detroit; St. Clement Parish, Warren; and prison chaplain at Wayne County Youth Ministry and Youth Detention Criminal Justice Ministry.
Visitation will take place at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, 5930 Woodward Avenue in Detroit on Wednesday, March 20 from 12-8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m.
Father Morand will lie in repose on Thursday at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Detroit from 10 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Morand was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Helen and brother John. He is survived by his brother Louis (Mary) and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Rosemary Morand, 39221 Woodward Avenue, #603, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father James O’Leary, passed on from this life on March 20, 2013, at the age of 82.
Father O’Leary was born on June 1, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 2, 1956.
Father O’Leary’s many assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Lucy Parish, St. Clair Shores; St. Agatha Parish, Redford; St. Jude Parish, Detroit; and as pastor at St. Pius X Parish, Southgate; and St. Hubert Parish, Harrison Township. Father O’Leary also served as chaplain at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mt. Clemens.
Visitation will take place at St. Hubert Parish Church, 38775 Prentiss, Harrison Township, Thursday, March 21 from 4-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m.
Father O’Leary will lie in repose on Friday at St. Hubert Parish Church, Harrison Township from 9 a.m. until the celebration of his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Knollwood Cemetery, Canton.
Father O’Leary was predeceased by his parents, James and Della and sister Catherine McVann. He is survived by his sister Mary O’Leary and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Mary O’Leary, 2048 Wickham, Royal Oak, MI 48073.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Robert Liberty Jr., passed on from this life on April 17, 2013 at the age of 43.
Father Liberty was born on February 24, 1970 in Warren, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 7, 2003.
Father Liberty’s assignments included serving as weekend assistant at St. Lawrence Parish, Utica; associate pastor at National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish, Royal Oak; and pastor at St. Jude Parish, Detroit. Father Liberty also served as chaplain in the US Army.
Visitation will take place at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke Avenue, Centerline, Sunday, April 21 from 12-9 p.m. with the Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Father Liberty will lie in repose on Monday at National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish Church, 2100 Twelve Mile Road, Royal Oak from 10 a.m. until the celebration of his Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Liberty was predeceased by his parents, Robert Sr. and Kathalene and sister Dianna. He is survived by his sisters June (Irvin) Miller, Annette Zalucki and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. June Miller, 9811 Pickerel Lake Road, Petoskey, MI 49770.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Leo Lulko, passed on from this life on May 26, 2013 at the age of 73.
Father Lulko was born on March 5, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 5, 1965.
Father Lulko’s many assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Florian Parish, Hamtramck; Transfiguration Parish, Detroit and SS. Peter and Paul Parish, Detroit. In addition, Father Lulko served as pastor at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Detroit and Holy Spirit Parish, Highland.
Visitation will take place at Holy Spirit Parish Church, 3700 Harvey Lake Road, Highland on Wednesday, May 29 from 1-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 30 from 1-8 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m.
Father Lulko will lie in repose on Friday, May 31 at Holy Spirit Parish Church, from 9 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Highland Cemetery, Highland Township (located just north of M-59 and Milford Road intersection).
Father Lulko was predeceased by his parents Leo and Mary and brother Richard. He is survived by his sister Barbara (David) VanHellemont and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Mrs. Barbara VanHellemont, 7330 Westcott Terrace, Charlotte, NC 28270.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Donald Kuntz, passed on from this life on June 13, 2013 at the age of 99.
Father Kuntz was born on May 1, 1914 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 7, 1941.
Father Kuntz’s many assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Hazel Park; St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Pontiac; Visitation Parish, Detroit and St. Thecla Parish, Clinton Township. In addition, Father Kuntz served as pastor at St. Cletus Parish, Warren.
Father Kuntz will lie in repose on Monday, June 17 at Our Lady of Grace Parish at St. Cletus Church, 26256 Ryan Road, Warren from 10 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Kuntz was predeceased by his parents Daniel and Carolyn and brother.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Alexander Kuras, passed on from this life on July 1, 2013 at the age of 70.
Father Kuras was born on February 4, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 7, 1969.
Father Kuras’ assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. James Parish, Ferndale, and Holy Name Parish, Birmingham. In addition, Father Kuras served as pastor at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Waterford, and Divine Savior Parish, Westland.
Visitation will take place at Divine Savior Parish Church, 39375 Joy Road, Westland on Sunday, July 7 from 2-8 p.m. with a Vigil at 6 p.m.
Father Kuras will lie in repose on Monday, July 8 at Divine Savior Parish Church, from 10:30 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, 18303 Allen Road, Brownstown.
Father Kuras was predeceased by his parents Max and Anastasia, and brother Daniel. He is survived by his aunts Helen Polanski and Rose Kuras, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Condolences may be sent to Mr. John Polanski, 32551 Myrna, Livonia, MI 48154.
We have received notification that our brother and fellow priest, Father Tod Laverty, OFM, entered eternal life on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the age of 69.
Father Laverty was born in Kensington, Ontario on February 11, 1944. He was ordained at his home parish on Wolfe Island, Ontario on June 10, 1972.
Father Laverty served as pastor of St. Aloysius and St. Patrick Parishes in Detroit.
Father Laverty will be waked at St. Aloysius Parish Church, 1234 Washington Boulevard, Detroit on Sunday, September 29. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m.
Father Laverty will lie in repose on Monday, September 30 at St. Patrick Parish Church, 58 Parsons, Detroit from 9:00 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Condolences may be sent to the Franciscan Friars, 1615 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Jeffrey Anifer, passed on from this life on October 1, 2013 at the age of 72.
Father Anifer was born on October 29, 1940 and was ordained a priest on May 27, 1967 in Wisconsin. He incardinated into the Archdiocese of Detroit on April 29, 1989.
Father Anifer’s many assignments included serving as associate pastor at St. Lawrence Parish, Utica and St. Joan of Arc Parish, St. Clair Shores. In addition, Father Anifer served as pastor at St. Gabriel Parish, Detroit; St. Francis Xavier Parish, Ecorse; St. Clement Parish, Warren; St. Conrad Parish, Melvindale, and St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Melvindale.
Visitation will take place at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Church, 19624 Wood, Melvindale, on Thursday, October 3 from 1-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Father Anifer will lie in repose on Friday, October 4 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Church, from 10 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Anifer was predeceased by his parents John and Catherine and sister Elaine. He is survived by his brother Andrew and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Mr. Rudy Gezik, 3827 Parsons Road, Carpentersville, IL 60100.
We have received notification that our brother and fellow priest, Father Herbert Raterman, S.J. entered eternal life on October 9, 2013 at the age of 89.
A Jesuit for 71 years, Father Raterman spent much of his apostolic life as a teacher, counselor, retreat and pastoral minister in Chicago and Cincinnati. Father Raterman was also the moderator of the radio program "Moments of Reparation" from 1979-2005. He was an active member of the Colombiere Center Jesuit Community since moving there in 2005.
A Memorial Mass will take place at the Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:45 a.m. Burial will take place at Colombiere Center Cemetery, Clarkston.
Condolences may be sent to the Society of Jesus, 2050 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father David Brock, passed on from this life on October 24, 2013 at the age of 87.
Father Brock was born on August 13, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 2, 1956.
Father Brock’s assignments included serving as associate pastor at Epiphany Parish, Detroit; St. Rose of Lima Parish, Detroit; St. Ambrose Parish, Grosse Pointe Park; St. Michael Parish, Livonia and as pastor at St. Anne Parish in Monroe. In addition, Father Brock also served as chaplain in the US Navy for 22 years.
Visitation will take place at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn on Sunday, October 27 from 5-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m.
Visitation will continue at St. Anne Parish Church, 2420 N. Dixie Highway, Monroe on Monday, October 28 from 2-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Father Brock will lie in repose on Tuesday, October 29 at St. Anne Parish Church, from 10 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Father Brock was predeceased by his parents Peter and Marian; siblings Jack, Paul, and Thomas Brock and Daphne Lucas. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Rev. Terrence Kerner, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn, MI 48120.
Our brother and fellow priest, Father Joseph Ryder, passed on from this life on October 31, 2013 at the age of 92.
Father Ryder was born on January 28, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan and ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit on June 8, 1946.
Father Ryder’s assignments included serving as associate pastor at Guardian Angels Parish, Detroit; Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Grotto) Parish, Detroit; St. Anselm Parish, Dearborn Heights; St. Ignatius of Antioch, Detroit and as pastor at St. Alexander Parish, Farmington Hills; St. Louis Parish, Clinton Township; St. Andrew Parish, Rochester and St. Owen Parish, Bloomfield Hills.
Visitation will take place at Prince of Peace Parish Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield on Tuesday, November 5 from 3-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Visitation will continue at St. Owen Parish Church, 6869 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, November 6 from 3-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.
Father Ryder will lie in repose on Thursday, November 7 at St. Owen Parish Church, from 9 a.m. until the celebration of his funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield.
Father Ryder was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Isabelle; siblings James, Bill, Isabelle, Sr. Leorita, SSJ, Jack and Tommy. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to Patrick Ryder, 4022 Vanstone, Commerce Township, MI 48382.