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In Memoriam: Christine M. Hewlett

Christine Hewlett, of Novi, died May 21, at the age of 49. She was a 1988 graduate of the University of Detroit Law School. She is survived by her husband Rich, an attorney with Varnum; sons Jeffrey and Joey; parents Joseph and Joan Bono; and a sister and two brothers. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Southfield, Michigan.

In Memoriam: Barbara Gattorn

Barbara B. Gattorn, former member of the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, died May 12, at the age of 75.  Ms. Gattorn was senior adviser to the president of the Detroit Regional Chamber, and served in a number of civic, charitable, and professional capacities, most recently, as chair of the Michigan Womens Commission. She was chosen by Crain's in 2002 as one of the 100 Most Influential Women. She is survived by her children Mary Quinn , Ann Gattorn and John Gattorn, grandchild Mei Li Quinn, sister Sandy Burr Rezny,  and brother Daniel Burr. Visitation is Wednesday, May 16, from 2-8, at the A.H. Peters Funderal Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Mass will be held Thursday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church 629 E. Jefferson, Detroit.

In Memoriam: Richard H. Timmers

Richard H. Timmers, of , died May 3, at the age of 72. He was a 1966 graduate of the Marquette University Law School. He is survived by his wife, Leora; children David Grant, Steven Timmers, David Timmers and Susan (Jason) Wood; grandchildren, Alexandra Timmers, Heather Grant, Adam Timmers, Brandon Skeel, Grace Timmers, Henry Wood; great-grandchildren Jaxson and David; brothers Joseph andTom; sister, and sister Carol Pflieger. Mr. Timmers served 22 years as a Kent County district court judge. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Reyers North Valley Chapel, preceded by visitation from 3-4.  Memorial contributions may be made to Newaygo County Community Services, 6308 S. Warner Ave., Fremont, MI 49412.

In Memoriam: Lawrence D. Altman

Lawrence D. Altman, of West Bloomfield, died April 12, at the age of 83. Mr. Altman was a 1957 graduate of Wayne State University Law School. He is survived by his wife Sandra; son John Taylor and daughter Julie Fishman; grandchildren Jacob and Eve Altman and Lauren and Daniel Fishman; and sister Betty Wagman. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 20, at 3:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Temple, 28611 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Contributions may be made to the Birmingham Temple, Leader Dogs for the Blind or the charity of your choice.

In Memoriam: Arthur Hurand

Arthur Hurand, of Flint, died March 21, at the age of 95. He was a 1940 graduate of Wayne State University Law School. He is survived by his wife Bess; daughters, Lynne and Sally; sons Gary, Robert, David, and Jeffrey; grandchildren Joshua, Sara, Shoshana, Gates, Miles, Clay, Ashley, Jennifer, Reyna, Jordan, and Nicola, and great-grandchildren, Eitan, Jonah, and Nicholas. A funeral service will be held at Friday, March 23, at 1:00 p.m., at Congregation Beth Israel, 5420 Calkins Rd., Flint. Donations may be made to the Flint Jewish Federation, Congregation Beth Israel, The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, or The Flint Institute of Arts, Cultural Center. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page here. Mlive published this tribute.

In Memoriam: Albert P. Horrigan

Albert (Pat) Horrigan, of Flint, died March 14, at the age of 74. He was a 1962 graduate of the University of Michigan and served for 24 years as a judge of the 68th district court. He is survived by sons Mark, Patrick, and Michael; grandchildren Jack, Mary and Allan; and sisters Alice and Margaret. Visitation is on Monday, March 19, from noon to 8 p.m., and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 E. Hill Road in Grand Blanc Township. Services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

In Memoriam: Robert H. Pytell

The Hon. Robert H. Pytell, of Grosse Pointe Farms, died February 20, at the age of 85.  Mr. Pytell was a 1952 graduate of the University of Detroit Law School.  In addition to his private practice, he served as municipal judge in Grosse Pointe Farms for 20 years. Mr. Pytell is survived by his wife, Laurie; daughter Mary Beth; sons, Mark and Robert, and grandchildren, Grace, Lynn, Emily, Robert, Joseph, Matthew, Hope, Joseph and Thomas.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Donations may be made to Services for Older Citizens, 159 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 or Rotary Club of Grosse Pointe, P.O. Box 36366, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.

In Memoriam: George P. Dakmak

George P. Dakmak, of Grosse Pointe, died February 17, at the age of 83. He was a 1955 graduate of the University of Detroit Law School.  Mr. Dakmak is survived by his wife Mary Ellen; children John, Anne, Peter and Mark; and grandchildren Mary, Sara, Luke and Grace.  Donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 467 Fairford, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236 or to St. John Hospice MOB, c/o St. John Health Foundation, P.O. Box 673271, Detroit, MI 48267-3271.

In Memoriam: Hon. George J. Theut

George J. Theut, of St. Ignace, died February 18, at the age of 85. He was a 1952 graduate of the University of Detroit Law School and served for 27 years as Mackinac County Probate Judge.  He is survived by his wife Betty, children Mark, Paul, Chris, David, Brian, Susan, and Annette, and 18 grandchildren. Visitation is at the Dodson Funeral Home in St. Ignace on Wednesday, February 22, from 4 to 8 p.m., with parish prayers at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Church in St. Ignace.  

In Memoriam: Jeanne Takenaga

Jeanne Takenaga, of Royal Oak, died February 7 at the age of 55. She was a 1984 graduate of the Detroit College of Law, and served for many years as the Probate Register for Wayne County Probate Court. She is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Lara and son Brent, two sisters, and five brothers. The family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward, on Wednesday, February 15, from 2-9 p.m. with a eulogy service at 7 p.m. Memorial tributes to Caring for Carcinoid Foundation or Gift of Life.