Recent Obituaries

Please see below the two recent obituaries.
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Steve Rhoads

– – There will never be another one like him.

Steve Rhoads, affectionately known as “Coach,” called his final play on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was 75. Coach is survived by his wife, Gerri, 4 children, 9 grandchildren, a sister, several nieces, nephews, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 9am-11am, followed by a memorial service at 11am, Thursday, October 4, 2018, at Birmingham First United Methodist Church, 1589 W Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. A gathering of family and friends will follow at Pasquales, 31555 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073. *In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Berkley High School scholarship fund – details forthcoming.

James A. David, DDS

Bloomfield Township – James A. David, DDS, 67, of Bloomfield Township, died September 28.

A graduate of De La Salle Collegiate High School, University of Detroit and University of Detroit School of Dentistry, Dr. David practiced in the eastern suburbs before opening the David Dental Clinic in Clinton Township. After retiring, he became a Practice Broker to dentists throughout the state.

For many years Dr. David was a referee at area high school and collegiate basketball games, and avid golfer, playing for decades at the Detroit Golf Club.

Dr. David is survived by his wife, Joan (Boulus); mother Rose David; daughter, Terese; sisters Judy Simony (Jerry); Mary Terry (Chris); and brothers John (Carleen) and Albert; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is the son of the late Albert David.

The family will welcome friends at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 1, at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd. in St. Clair Shores. A memorial service will follow at 11.

Donations may be made in Dr. David’s name to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207.