detnews.com - Obituaries

Doctor was pioneer in vascular surgery

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:32:00 EST

In his career at Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. D. Emerick Szilagyi relished taking risks advancing vascular surgery developments.

Retired teacher aided cultural events

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:00 EST

Emma Holmes loved living in Detroit -- so much so, for years she was a familiar face at some of the city's prominent spots.

'Equalizer' actor Edward Woodward dies at 79

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:52:00 EST

London -- Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79.

Police dispatcher loved tennis

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Mary Lou Currie, a Lakewood, Ohio, native, worked as a dispatcher for the Birmingham Police Department in Oakland County for 24 years before retiring in 2002.

Ford designer was passionate traveler

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Redford Township -- Relatives describe Robert Anderson as a loving family man who had a passion for skiing and traveling the country.

Law enforcement led to movie role

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

Longtime Detroit homicide detective Richard Newcomb worked on famous cases, both real and fictional. Mr. Newcomb was involved in the Oakland County child killer investigation and a missing person case that was featured on the television show, "America's Most Wanted."

Businessman, veteran put his community first

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Roger Weymouth loved serving his community. With his wife, Gladys, the retired electrician was an active volunteer: assisting at local concerts in the park; delivering food to a senior center; and fundraising for the Salvation Army during the holidays.

Hockey coach inspired players with passion for game

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

When Todd Whitelaw began coaching for the '97 Metro Titans travel hockey team, he did so without payment but a commitment to the sport.

Businessman donated millions for the arts

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Grosse Pointe -- When James Pearson Duffy died this week, Detroit lost a significant champion of local artists and a patron who gave millions to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Mr. Duffy, who lived in Grosse Pointe, was 86 when he died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.

Levi-Strauss' theories altered anthropology

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Paris -- Claude Levi-Strauss, widely considered the father of modern anthropology for work that included theories about commonalities between tribal and industrial societies, has died. He was 100.