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Rev. Gene "Gino" Donatelli was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1950 to Martha and Eugene Donatelli and sister Donna Rennee Saiki. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, he entered St. Pius X Seminary in Erlanger, KY. In 1972 he entered the Society of Jesus at Berkley, MI. In addition to his A.B. from St. Pius X, he earned Master's degrees in English, counseling psychology, and divinity at New York University, Santa Clara University, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, respectively, as well as a D.Min from the Lexington Theological Seminary. His ministry assignments included Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, as well as the...

Rev. Gene "Gino" Donatelli was born in Pittsburgh on February 13, 1950 to Martha and Eugene Donatelli and sister Donna Rennee Saiki. After graduating from Central Catholic High School, he entered St. Pius X Seminary in Erlanger, KY. In 1972 he entered the Society of Jesus at Berkley, MI. In addition to his A.B. from St. Pius X, he earned Master's degrees in English, counseling psychology, and divinity at New York University, Santa Clara University, and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, respectively, as well as a D.Min from the Lexington Theological Seminary. His ministry assignments included Loyola Academy, Wilmette, IL, St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, as well as the...

Rev. Eugene Carmichael was born in Chicago on July 6, 1941, to Anne and Eugene Carmichael. An alumnus of Loyola Academy, he entered the Society of Jesus at Milford, Ohio, after graduating from College of the Holy Cross in 1963. In addition to his B.A. in History and Philosophy, he earned Master's Degrees in Counseling and in Theology from Boston College and Loyola University Chicago respectively. He was province vocation director during his regency. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1973 he served as Director of Loyola Youth Retreat House from 1974-79. From 1979-2015 he was Chaplain, Associate Dean of Students, Vice-president for Mission & Ministry, counselor, and spiritual...

Rev. Eugene Carmichael was born in Chicago on July 6, 1941, to Anne and Eugene Carmichael. An alumnus of Loyola Academy, he entered the Society of Jesus at Milford, Ohio, after graduating from College of the Holy Cross in 1963. In addition to his B.A. in History and Philosophy, he earned Master's Degrees in Counseling and in Theology from Boston College and Loyola University Chicago respectively. He was province vocation director during his regency. After his ordination to the priesthood in 1973 he served as Director of Loyola Youth Retreat House from 1974-79. From 1979-2015 he was Chaplain, Associate Dean of Students, Vice-president for Mission & Ministry, counselor, and spiritual...

Nov. 19., 2023 Age 74. Beloved husband of Shaheen for 51 years. Loving father of Amena, Faisal, and Rima. Visitation Wednesday 1p.m. at IAGD Mosque, 879 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills. Prayers at mosque at 2p.m. Burial immediately following at White Chapel Cemetery. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.AJDesmond.com

Rev. George Lane was born in Evanston on July 29, 1934, to Jewel and George Lane, and siblings, Michael, Marjorie, Joseph, Martin, Laura, and Gregory. After graduating from Loyola Academy, he studied at Loyola University until he entered the Society of Jesus at Milford, Ohio, in 1954. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1967. He earned a Master's Degrees in English and Theology from Loyola University Chicago. He served at Loyola Press as Associate Director, Editorial Director, Director, President, Publisher, and Emeritus Director from 1969 until 2016. Doing pastoral ministry throughout his priesthood, at Holy Family Parish on Roosevelt Road, Chicago, he was instrumental in preventing...

Age 96, of Sterling Heights, formerly of Troy, died November 10, 2023. Loving husband of Zoe Rita (n?e Riggins) for 74 years. Father of Cynthia (David) Evans, Linda (Mark) VanNetten, and Stephen (Rebekah) Johnson; grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of seven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Woodside Bible Church or charity of your choice.

Rev. Denis A. Dirscherl, S.J., was born in Troy, Ohio, on May 10, 1934 to Margaret and Albert and siblings Damian and Elizabeth Ann. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1957 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1967. He earned an A.B. degree in Latin at Loyola University Chicago, an M.A. in Russian from Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. in Russian Studies at Georegtown University with post-doctoral work at several other universities. His ministry included teaching at several high schools, pastoral ministry at numerous parishes, and chaplaincy at several military bases. He served in the United States Air Force, working for the Department of Defense and serving as chaplain at the Warner Robbins...

Rev. Denis A. Dirscherl, S.J., was born in Troy, Ohio, on May 10, 1934 to Margaret and Albert and siblings Damian and Elizabeth Ann. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1957 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1967. He earned an A.B. degree in Latin at Loyola University Chicago, an M.A. in Russian from Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. in Russian Studies at Georegtown University with post-doctoral work at several other universities. His ministry included teaching at several high schools, pastoral ministry at numerous parishes, and chaplaincy at several military bases. He served in the United States Air Force, working for the Department of Defense and serving as chaplain at the Warner Robbins...

A long-time Royal Oak pediatrician, passed away on September 19, 2023 at age 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Kuhn, M.D., with whom she joined in an OB/GYN and pediatric practice for three decades. She is survived by her four children Ward (Carol) Kuhn, Tom (Sherry) Kuhn, Tim (Kathy) Kuhn and Karen Kuhn, as well as five grandchildren, Peter (Marnie), David (Rupa), Alex, Eric and Robert, and three great grandchildren, Ella, Maren and Kerin. Anne graduated from the University of Minnesota undergraduate and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1947. She moved to Detroit to do an internship at Womens' (now Hutzel) Hospital where...

A long-time Royal Oak pediatrician, passed away on September 19, 2023 at age 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Kuhn, M.D., with whom she joined in an OB/GYN and pediatric practice for three decades. She is survived by her four children Ward (Carol) Kuhn, Tom (Sherry) Kuhn, Tim (Kathy) Kuhn and Karen Kuhn, as well as five grandchildren, Peter (Marnie), David (Rupa), Alex, Eric and Robert, and three great grandchildren, Ella, Maren and Kerin. Anne graduated from the University of Minnesota undergraduate and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1947. She moved to Detroit to do an internship at Womens' (now Hutzel) Hospital where...

A long-time Royal Oak pediatrician, passed away on September 19, 2023 at age 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Kuhn, M.D., with whom she joined in an OB/GYN and pediatric practice for three decades. She is survived by her four children Ward (Carol) Kuhn, Tom (Sherry) Kuhn, Tim (Kathy) Kuhn and Karen Kuhn, as well as five grandchildren, Peter (Marnie), David (Rupa), Alex, Eric and Robert, and three great grandchildren, Ella, Maren and Kerin. Anne graduated from the University of Minnesota undergraduate and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1947. She moved to Detroit to do an internship at Womens' (now Hutzel) Hospital where...

A long-time Royal Oak pediatrician, passed away on September 19, 2023 at age 100. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Kuhn, M.D., with whom she joined in an OB/GYN and pediatric practice for three decades. She is survived by her four children Ward (Carol) Kuhn, Tom (Sherry) Kuhn, Tim (Kathy) Kuhn and Karen Kuhn, as well as five grandchildren, Peter (Marnie), David (Rupa), Alex, Eric and Robert, and three great grandchildren, Ella, Maren and Kerin. Anne graduated from the University of Minnesota undergraduate and went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1947. She moved to Detroit to do an internship at Womens' (now Hutzel) Hospital where...

Sept. 10, 2023 of Troy. Age 76. Beloved husband of Debbie. Dear father of Tina Grab and Anthony Anzaldi. Caring grandfather of Joey and Shane. Also survived by many wonderful friends. Preceded in death by his parents Willard Anzaldi and Erma Palmer. Family will receive friends Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 pm. Funeral service Friday 10am at A. J. Desmond Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple & Big Beaver) 248-362-2500. Memorial tributes to the American Heart Association. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

Catherine Greig Gillis, 92, of Pleasant Ridge, MI, a beloved wife and mother, passed away on August 6th, 2023. She was born on July st, 1931, in Detroit, MI and was raised in Grosse Pointe Park, MI. and attended Grosse Pointe High School (later South). She obtained a BA in 1953 from Olivet College in Olivet, MI and afterward became a Kindergarten Teacher for the School District of Hazel Park, Michigan. In 1958, she married Donald H Gillis and in 1959 retired from teaching and moved to Pleasant Ridge, Michigan to raise a family that included three sons and four Yellow Labrador Retrievers. Between 1968 and 2019 she was particularly active in community organizations, including serving as a...

Patrick J. Carroll, Jr., Born in Highland Falls, New York on 09/26/39. Departed in Birmingham, MI on 07/02/23. Patrick J. Carroll, Jr. of Birmingham, MI completed his highly adventurous life at home surrounded by his beloved wife Gerry and his children. Pat was the son of Patrick and Katherine Carroll and was raised as a youngster in Highland Falls, NY during WWII while his father was overseas serving in the US Navy. Pat then attended Christ the King Grade School in Atlanta, GA and St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, OH where he was a highly accomplished football player and, most importantly, met the love of his life, Gerry Barrett. He also caddied at Canterbury Golf Club where he was...

Rev. Dennis P. Ahern, S.J., was born in Cincinnati on October 14, 1938, to Jean and Paul and siblings Patricia, Kathleen Marcum, Ann Baird, Neal, and Mark. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1957 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1970. In Cincinnati, he ministered at St. Xavier High School, Xavier University, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, and Community of Hope parish. He also served at Loyola University Chicago. He died on June 13 at the Colombiere Jesuit community, Clarkston, Michigan. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

Rev. Keith J. Esenther was born in Chicago on November 18, 1940, to Lilian and Rudolph Esenther, and siblings Glenn, Shirley, and Laverne Fitzgerald. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1958 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1971. In Chicago, he ministered at St. Ignatius College Prep, Loyola Academy, the Chicago Province, and Loyola University. He also served in metro Detroit, Viet Nam, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. He died on June 3 at the Colombiere Jesuit community, Clarkston, Michigan. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

June 2, 2023, Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Marchese, Jr. Dear mother of Anne, Molly, and Anthony III. Grandmother of Thomas Sawyer III, Norah Sawyer, and Anthony Augustus Marchese. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Tuesday, June 27, 10 AM at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills. Visitation at the church begins at 9:30 AM. Memorial Tributes to Capuchin Soup Kitchen. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

Age 93 of Rochester Hills, passed away May 30, 2023. Visitation will take place at the First United Methodist Church of Troy, 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48098. Saturday, September 30, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. Her memorial service will follow visitation at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: National Park Conservation Association NPCA, 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001, or First United Methodist Church of Troy 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48098. A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500. View obituary and sign tribute wall at AJDesmond.com

Betty Lou Dietz, 93 of Rochester Hills, passed away after a brief hospital stay on May 30, 2023. She grew up in Royal Oak, MI, but later lived in Colorado and Alabama due to her husband Melvin's career, before coming home to Ann Arbor, MI. She later moved to Troy, MI to be closer to family. Her dedication and love for her family and friends will be greatly missed. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Bessie Seybert, husband Melvin, brother Clarence (Pug) Seybert, and her beloved dog Ellie. She is survived by her children Deborah (Phil) Yerby, Terri Dietz (Jim Harmon), Gary (Lorie) Dietz, grandchildren Amanda Yerby, Phillip (Miranda) Yerby, Karin (Nate) Gearhart, David...