This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19058/mb.ashx Message Board Post: RITA ANN ORR Rita Ann Orr, honored by a number of aviation organizations for her pioneering work in aviation, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at her home in Faribault, Minnesota. Rita Ann Bondy was born July 15, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Anna and Leo R. Bondy. She met her future husband, Doctor Burton A. Orr of Faribault in 1943 as student pilots at the Detroit City Airport. Orr earned her Private Pilot Certificate in 1944. To pay for flying lessons, she sold rides to people parked along the road to watch airplanes take off and land. In 1978 she completed Commercial Pilot training and earned a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating. Rita was the first woman President of the Faribault Area Pilots Association and continued to actively participate in all airport activities including, hangar dances, fly-in breakfasts, Youth in Aviation, and the Tree of Hope toy collection at Christmas. She also was the first woman to serve on the Faribault Airport Board. Orr was instrumental in getting the runway lengthened in 1980 to accommodate light jet traffic, thus enhancing local businesses. Due to her unique background, Orr was a frequent speaker, addressing service organizations including Rotary and Exchange Club. She was also invited to give aviation educational presentations at area schools. After moving to Minnesota in 1948, Orr founded the Minnesota Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, The International Organization of Women Pilots. Amelia Earhart founded The Ninety-Nines organization in 1929. Orr served three terms as the Minnesota Chapter Chairman and subsequently was elected to the office of North Central Section Governor. In August of 1957 Orr organized the unique "Penny a Pound Airlift" in Faribault. Prospective passengers weighed-in and paid one cent per pound. Proceeds from the airlift went to the Amelia Earhart Scholarship Fund founded by the Ninety-Nines. The event was so successful that by the end of the day exhausted pilots had to stop accepting passengers. The entire event helped to spark community interest and support for the airport. The Minnesota Aviation Trades Association named her as a "Pioneer in Aviation" with a Distinguished Service Award in 1969. In 1991 Orr received the coveted honor of induction into the International Forest of Friendship. The International Forest of Friendship is located in Atchison, Kansas, the birthplace of Amelia Earhart. Inductees are recognized with granite plaques inlayed along Memory Lane. These plaques recognize individuals who have made notable contributions to aviation and aerospace. Orr is accompanied in the Forest by Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, the Wright Brothers, Chuck Yeager, and Sally Ride. Adjacent to her plaque is the memorial plaque for the 10 astronauts who at that time had given their lives in space exploration. During the 1970s and 1980s Orr was active in the Red Cross Blood Flight Program. During this time she donated her time and aircraft flying blood from outlying areas to Red Cross headquarters in St. Paul. She personally flew over 300 of the 3500 hundred flights made during that time. Her superior contributions to the Red Cross Flight program both as a pilot and organizer, were featured in The Minneapolis Tribune Parade Magazine Program April 3, 1983. Serving as a volunteer pilot for the American Cancer Society during the 1980s she transported daffodils. Again, she donated her time and aircraft, delivering thousands of American Cancer Society fundraising daffodils to outlying areas all over the region. Chosen as the official pilot for the governor's campaign, Orr flew Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Al Quie from 1975 until his election in 1978. In September of 1982, Orr competed in the Minnesota finals for a spot on the U.S. Precision Flight Team (USPFT). Flying her Beechcraft Bonanza she competed against professional pilot and flight instructor Len Christian of Hugo, piloting a C-150. Orr earned second place in the competition, giving her the opportunity to represent the United States in the international competition in Norway. In August 1993 Orr celebrated her fifty years as a pilot from her first solo in a Luscombe to flying her Beechcraft Bonanza and subsequently her Cessna 182. When asked how she came to be a pilot at such an early age she commented, "I always knew I wanted to fly. Other little girls played with dolls, I made a cockpit to play in." On February 27, 2007 Orr's 50 years of flying was officially recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the prestigious Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. This award acknowledges pilots who have maintained a minimum of 50 years of continuous safe flight. Recipients of this award are recorded on the FAA Role of Honor posted on a special FAA Safety Team website. Rita continued to fly as an active pilot until early this year marking her 66th year of flight. The September 17, 2006 issue of the Faribault Daily News Time Out Section featured her on-going pilot activity. During her years as a pilot in Faribault hundreds of Faribault residents credit their first and perhaps only flight in an airplane to her. Her legacy as a pilot is passed on in her children. William is a private pilot. Janice holds both Airline Transport Pilot and Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates. She took up aviation as a career, flying as an Air Ambulance Pilot and FAA Aviation Safety Inspector. Orr also served the Faribault community for 22 years as a District One Hospital Volunteer. She worked weekly in the gift shop and delivered Meals on Wheels. She was an avid golfer and bridge player; she belonged to The Book Group, Faribault Women's Club, and was a member of the Monday Club of Faribault. She was also active in the Senior Citizen's Club. At the end of the day she would often say, "Let's just see what tomorrow brings". Orr is preceded in death by her parents, husband Burton A. Orr of Faribault and three siblings Teresa, Donald and Patrick Bondy of Michigan. She is survived by two brothers, William Bondy of Michigan, and Lee Bondy of California. She is also survived by her children Janice (and Patrick) Pelletti, Piney Flats, Tennessee, Cynthia Orr, M.Ed, Faribault, William (and Jenifer) Orr, PhD, M.D., Eagan, Minnesota and three grandchildren, Emily, Rachel and Zachary Orr. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour, Faribault, MN Interment will at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault, Minnesota. Memorial donations to the Minnesota Chapter of the of the Ninety-Nines, The International Organization of Women Pilots, for the Amelia Earhart scholarship fund. www.minnesota99s.org Aviatrix Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Bondy, McDonald, Latour Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19057/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edward P. Latour, age 88 of Hartland, Michigan passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at his home. Born in Detroit on September 13, 1924, he was the son of William D. and Margaret (McDonald) Latour. A Howell/Hartland area resident for the past 10 years, Ed was formerly of Redford and Pinckney. He was a proud WWII Army veteran and retired from Ford Motor Company, Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne (Bondy) Latour who preceded him in death on December 1, 2007. Loving father of Christopher (Cindy) Latour of Georgia, Clifton (Andrea) Latour of Dearborn Heights, Carey Latour of Commerce, William (Kimberly) Latour of Westland, Steven (Kathi) Latour of Westland, Donna (Donald) Forbes of Brighton, Gregory (Katie) Latour of Novi and Jeffrey (Stacey) Latour of Brighton. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and his sister, Shirley Nawrocki of California. Ed was a member of St. John Catholic Church, 2099 Hacker Rd. (at M-59), Howell where Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. (instate 10 a.m.). Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 8 p.m. at MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell, Michigan. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: SandraCampbell70 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/6143.2.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The orphan girls were at the St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage Asylum in Detroit, ward 11. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kimberliesherman Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19056/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate information on a man who lived on California St in Romulus in the 50's and 60's who was called grandpa by the neighborhood. I have no idea what his name is, but it's thought his son's name was Bill and last name might start with a "D". He died a long time ago I'm told. Finding information about this man has become very important to my father. Any help would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19055.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Detroit Public Library has the three Detroit newspapers and will do a look-up and make a copy for a fee. They charge the fee even if they don't find anything. http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/specialservice/obituary-search You might want to try the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research to see if they might help. http://www.dsgr.org/ Click on "Contact" and there is a researcher listed. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lainey1978 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Okay, I emailed you. :) Thank you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdh148 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Contact me using my email: gdh148@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Helen (Susmarski) Hyland was born about 1904 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY to Michael & Frances (Dubish) Susmarski. In the 1940 Federal Census, her family is listed as follows: Helen Hyland - age 37 Richard Hyland - spouse, age 39 Frances Hyland - daughter, age 17 Frances Susmarska - mother, age 60  (died February 1942 and returned to Erie Co. NY for burial) The family was residing at 17126 Syracine Avenue, Detriot, MI. If you have information or know of this family, please contact me. Thank you, Ruth Susmarski Des Plaines, IL

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ur2funE Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19055/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Warren Lewis d: April 22, 1925 in Detroit, Wayne Co. Hoping for assistance on obtaining an obituary for him. Thank you Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RuthWaite700 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19054.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arthur born Canada . I doubt he went back . Thank you for info provided. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19054.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: For a death notice that might have appeared in the Detroit papers, contact: DEARBORN: Henry Ford Centennial Library (313) 943-2330, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Mi 48126. Has the Detroit News from 1955 and the Detroit Free Press from 1970. To request a look-up and copy of a death notice/obituary, send SASE to above address Attention: Adult Services. They will not respond without the self-addressed stamped envelope. You must know the date of death or burial. There is no charge for this service as of December 2008. Or the Livonia Civic Center Library has the Detroit News on microfilm for that time period. Click on Web Form under the Livonia Observer Obituary Index heading, fill out the form and then let them know that you want a look up in the Detroit News only. http://www.livonia.lib.mi.us/genealogy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdh148 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Library of Michigan is open on Mondays and Tuesdays. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you are going to the main Detroit Public Library, it is closed on Monday and opens at 12 Noon on Tuesday according to their website. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19054.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1940 is the last available census at this time. WHERE was Arthur C. Morey born?? U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current Name: Arthur C. Morey Last Residence: 48225 Harper Woods, Wayne, Michigan Born: 14 May 1901 Died: 15 Nov 1987 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current Name: Arthur R. Morey Last Residence: 48225 Harper Woods, Wayne, Michigan, USA Born: 17 Aug 1921 Died: 12 Aug 1992 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) 1930 - Name: Arthur Morey Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1901 Birthplace: Canada Race: White Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Marital Status: Married Immigration Year: 1918 Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Ceclia Morey Father's Birthplace: Canada Mother's Birthplace: Canada Occupation: works at auto plant Age at first marriage: 19 Parents' birthplace: Arthur Morey 29 Ceclia Morey 29, MN - Age at first marriage: 19 Parents' birthplace: Canada/NY Arthur Morey 8, MI [1922] Peggy Morey 5, MI John Morey 3, MI 1940 - family is not listed. did they go back to Canada for a short time??? marriage record - this is the father Name: Arthur C. Morey Race (Original): Age (Expanded): 19 years Birth Year: 1901 Birthplace: Canada Spouse's Name: Celia Lafountain Spouse's Race (Original): Spouse's Age (Expanded): 19 years Spouse's Birth Year: 1901 Spouse's Birthplace: Minnesota Event Date: 07 Sep 1920 Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Father's Name: Wallisn Mother's Name: Fanny Reddick Spouse's Father's Name: Napolean Spouse's Mother's Name: Annie Zirglor Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: thomasker2 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19054.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm not related to any member of this family. 1940 is the last available census at this time. WHERE was Arthur C. Morey born?? U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current Name: Arthur C. Morey Last Residence: 48225 Harper Woods, Wayne, Michigan Born: 14 May 1901 Died: 15 Nov 1987 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current Name: Arthur R. Morey Last Residence: 48225 Harper Woods, Wayne, Michigan, USA Born: 17 Aug 1921 Died: 12 Aug 1992 State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951) 1930 - Name: Arthur Morey Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1901 Birthplace: Canada Race: White Home in 1930: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Marital Status: Married Immigration Year: 1918 Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's Name: Ceclia Morey Father's Birthplace: Canada Mother's Birthplace: Canada Occupation: works at auto plant Age at first marriage: 19 Parents' birthplace: Arthur Morey 29 Ceclia Morey 29, MN - Age at first marriage: 19 Parents' birthplace: Canada/NY Arthur Morey 8, MI [1922] Peggy Morey 5, MI John Morey 3, MI 1940 - family is not listed. did they go back to Canada for a short time??? marriage record - this is the father Name: Arthur C. Morey Race (Original): Age (Expanded): 19 years Birth Year: 1901 Birthplace: Canada Spouse's Name: Celia Lafountain Spouse's Race (Original): Spouse's Age (Expanded): 19 years Spouse's Birth Year: 1901 Spouse's Birthplace: Minnesota Event Date: 07 Sep 1920 Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan Father's Name: Wallisn Mother's Name: Fanny Reddick Spouse's Father's Name: Napolean Spouse's Mother's Name: Annie Zirglor Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RuthWaite700 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19054/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Arthur Clayton Morey died 15 Nov 1987 Harper Woods Wayne Michigan son Arthur Morey said to have died 12 Aug 1992 Harper Woods burial info , obituary .....anything to help Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lainey1978 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, I appreciate that so much! I am so anxious--I really hope you find something! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdh148 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: More than likely there will be an article about it in one of the Detroit papers. I should be going to the library Monday or Tuesday and I will let you know what I find. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lainey1978 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/19050.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Okay, now I'm far more sure that this guy is my relative. I broke down and got a subscription to newspaperarchives.com, and I found a little blurb in one saying that my great-grandfather, Harry Zurowski, got a telegram about his brother's sudden demise. This was around June 14, 1932, and it said the brother was in Detroit! In spite of my subscription, though, I can't find any articles whatsoever about Adam Zurowski/Zurowsky. You'd think there'd be *something* if he was murdered, right? I want to know why, and who, and if it was a gunshot, etc. Newspaperarchives.com doesn't seem to have any Detroit newspapers at all, which I find odd. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.