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SHPL- Memorial and Gift Books

Remember someone special with honor or memorial books

Books are a wonderful way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, to say “thank you” to someone, to extend get-well wishes, to congratulate a friend or family member on a special accomplishment, or to honor a special teacher.

Books honor the memory of loved ones and serve as living tributes that enrich the community.

For a donation of $20 or more, a bookplate will be placed in an honor/memorial book and a letter sent to the person or family being honored. Other donations will be acknowledged with a letter sent to the person or family being honored. 

In addition to books, other items are available for tributes such as videos, audiocassettes, compact discs, and magazine subscriptions.

If you would like to honor or memorialize a friend or family member with a gift book to the library, you may use forms available throughout the library, print a form by clicking here (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader), email the Library, or call us at 586-446-2669  for more information. Your contribution is tax deductible.

Memorial and Honor Books Summer 2008

A Reef in Time in memory of James Palumbo from Lisa Grobbel.

Your Successful Real Estate Career and Home Improvement Guide in memory of Richard H. Patterson from Margaret Hanes.

The Home Decorator's Tile Bible in memory of Dominick Orlando from Michael Coraci.

Norway to Hide and Death of an Obnoxious Tourist in memory of Mary Margaret Sporer from Marguerite Schoonfield.

Fathers and Sins, Winter Study, Diamonds in the Dust, Scared to Live, Blood Trail, Cross, The Paper Moon, Missing Witness, Trick of the Mind, Antiques to Die For, Chasing Cans, The Cruel Stars of the Night, Frames, Girl of His Dreams, Eye of the Leopard, Baby Shark's High Plains Redemption, The Gentle Axe, An Instinctive Solution, Little Criminals, Quiver, High Season, Pyres, The Body in the Gallery, Getting Away is Deadly, A Carrion Death, The Ancient Rain, No Stone Unturned, Chelsea Smile, Clubbed to Death, The Mercy Oak, and Sante Fe Dead in memory of Ralph McClenthen from Rick & Kris McClenthen.

Collectible Glassware from Gerri Young.

In memory of Ruth Baker: Encyclopedia of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era from the Sterling Heights Historical Commission; Growing Up Yooper and Going Back to Central from Josephine & Charles Berthet; Reader’s Digest Practical Guide to Home Landscaping and Landscaping 1-2-3 from Alan & Judy Savela; and The Legend of Michigan and A Seed is Sleepy from Judy Kotulis.

The Food & Cooking of Eastern Europe in memory of Julianan Venazindis from Genevieve Hansen.

Historical Atlas of Expeditions, Historical Atlas of Exploration 1492-1600, and World Atlas of the Oceans in memory of Stanley Sobotka from Marjorie Sobotka.
Let’s Make a Joyful Noise and Grieve Not in memory of Ruth Schinzing from Josephine & Charles Berthet.

Edible Estates and Practical Gardener's Guide to Growing Vegetables, Fruit and Herbs in memory of Paul Maiorana from Jeri Crothers.

Memorial and Honor Books Spring 2008

In memory of Rod White: Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More from the Library Staff and The Martha Stewart Cookbook from the Friends of the Library.

Breast Cancer Clear & Simple in honor of the retirement of Dr. S. P. Nighoon from Karen Martin.

The Art of Friendship, If You Didn't Bring Jerky, What Did I Just Eat?, and Look and See Michigan with Me in memory of Kathy Knezek from Kim Ostin.

In memory of Julianan Venazindis: Billy, Alfred, and General Motors from Bonnie, Jim, Mark, Jeff & Adam Hutchinson and The Food & Cooking of Eastern Europe from Don & Lois Hjelle.

Reiki, Portable Reiki, Newfoundlands, Light on the Origins of Reiki, The Japanese Art of Reiki, The Chakra Bible, Healing with Energy, and Shamanic Reiki in honor of the retirement of Carol Lingeman from Donna Sutherland.

A History of American Classical Music in memory of Ruth Baker from the Library Staff.

In memory of Jane Floto: Mother to Daughter from the Library Staff and Someday and You’re All My Favorites from Judy Kotulis

In Europe in memory of Doris Kaiser from Jean Komarnicki.

Karate for Kids, Parents’ Guide to Beginner Karate, Karate for Children, and Big Book of Trains in honor of Joseph L. Cisneros.

Babies are a Bit of Heaven, Piggies, Barnyard Dance!, Grieving the Child I Never Knew, and We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead in memory of Charlotte Hope McConkey from the McConkey Family.

Memorial and Honor Books Winter 2008

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon in honor of Sandy Babjack from the Rice Family.

Hey Little Ant and Why Do I Have to Wear Glasses? in honor of Cheryl Kuzatko from the Rice Family.

The Recess Queen and Don't Laugh at Me in honor of Kim O'Keefe from the Rice Family.

My Grandmother Showed Me the Stars and Bridge Basics: An Introduction and Competitive Bidding in memory of Ernastine Schulmeister from Mr. & Mrs. D. Nicholson.

The Cornell Book of Cats in memory of Ernie, a loving cat, from Elaine & Carl G. Phillips.

The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book and The Gift of Change in memory of Tommy Burkhart from Mary Lou Metzger and Richard Schwarz.

All About Adoption, I Don't Have Your Eyes, Happy Adoption Day!, and Every Year on Your Birthday in honor of Samuel Joseph DiPucchio from the Schell Family.

In memory of Emily Grajek: High Noon from Sam Gindler, The Saturday Wife from Emily Gindler, The Abstinence Teacher from Ben Passalacqua, and Nineteen Minutes from Abby Passalacqua.

Cha-Cha Chimps and Dancing Matilda in memory of Bailey from Aunt Emily & Uncle Larry.

Your Cat in memory of Knuckles, a beloved cat, from Joe Vitale.

The Lighthouse Boy, The Impossible Patriotism Project, and Casey Back at Bat in memory of Norman O'Kray from Joe & Charlotte Christiansen.

Officer Buckle and Gloria in honor of Officer Heins & Morgan from Youth Services.
In memory of William A. Floto, Sr.: Letters to a Young Teacher from the Library Staff and Calendar and Reading Makes You Feel Good from Judy Kotulis.

Fateful Choices in memory of Sam G. Karos from Susan Karos.

Memorial and Honor Books Fall 2007

On Noah's Ark, The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians, A Mother's Wish, and First Animal Encyclopedia in memory of Joan Zukowski from the Kobersy Family.

In memory of Emily Grajek: Whitethorn Woods from Alayna Williams, Body Surfing from Clara Williams, The Quickie from Shawna Williams, and Bungalow 2 from Floyd Williams.

The Way We Garden Now and Going, Going, Gone? in memory of Alan L. Shippey from Tom & Diane Murphy.

Better Homes and Gardens Step by Step Landscaping in memory of Harold Radtz from Cathy & Randy McDowell.

In memory of Ralph McClenthen from Rick & Kris McClenthen: Glass Houses, The Spellman Files, Triple Cross, Laced, What's So Funny?, American Detective, Death Comes for the Fat Man, Dead Man's Switch, Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis, The Bad Quarto, Cat in a Red Hot Rage, All Together Dead, Murder Needs Imagination, Shooting Star, Yesterday's Fatal, The Art of Murder, Tumbling Blocks, Love Creek, Dread Murder, and The Various Haunts of Men.

The ABC's of Detroit Red Wings Hockey and Zambelli in memory of Michael Van Havermaat from the Van Havermaat Family.

Little Honey Bear and the Smiley Bear in honor of the birth of Clara Marie Van Havermaat from Barbara Van Havermaat.

Perfect Puppy and Dog Days in honor of the 60th Birthday of Linda Karos from Susan Karos.

The Plant Finder in memory of Patricia Ley from Mary & Robert Crass.

The ABC's of Detroit Red Wings Hockey in memory of Tyler Teasdale from Debbie Teasdale.
Please, Puppy, Please, One Smart Cookie, How to be a Good Dog, Good Boy, Fergus, I Don't Like Gloria, The Search for the Perfect Child, Bad Dog, Marley!, My Dog Lyle, Wag a Tail, and Letters from a Desperate Dog in memory of Casimer Macudzinski from Keri & Mike Marshall.

Memorial and Honor Books Summer 2007

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Summer 2007 issue of the City Magazine.

Dark Sparkle Tea, The Kitchen Talks, Flamingos on the Roof, Fine Feathered Friends, A Drop of Water, and Caregiving as Your Parents Age in memory of Edna Gillett from Laura Simms & Marty Moran.

The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems in memory of Lillian Gallop from Sharon Postnieks.

The Night Before Christmas, It's Okay to be Different, Owen & Mzee, Pigs Can Fly, and Probuditi! in honor of the Children of Sterling Heights from the Lorax.

In memory of "Skip" George Koski: The Fairy Tales from Rose Georgevich; Fueling the Future from Donna M. Reich; and Exploratopia from Mr. & Mrs. R. Ringl.

Birds in memory of J. M. Wilkins from Donna M. Reich.

In memory of Joan Zukowski: Making Puppets Come Alive, If Peace Is. . ., The Peace Book, The Family Book, and The Stars Will Still Shine from Judy & Dorothy Kotulis; Unstoppable Me! and I Can Make a Difference from Camille Rost; Violet Comes to Stay and Bear of My Heart from Gloria Pierce; and Martha and The Holy Twins from Alan & Judy Savela.

In memory of Emily Grajek: The Book of Fate from Jeffrey Grajek and The Handmaid and the Carpenter from Maureen Gindler.

In memory of Stanley Venazindis: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania from the Ladies Club and MacArthur's Escape from Bonnie, Jim, Mark, Jeff & Adam Hutchinson.

Woodworking in memory of Alphonse J. Galazka from the Murphy Family.

The Hooded Hawke and Rodale's Vegetable Garden Problem Solver in memory of Annette Klos from Ann Niebrzydowski & Linda Hightower.

In memory of Michael Van Havermaat: All Things Reconsidered, The Search for the Perfect Child, Just Like Heaven, and Pet Science from the Library Staff and I Love You Always and Forever and The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Dogs from Judy Kotulis.
Maria: The Life Story of a World War II Italian Bride and Memoirs of a War Bride in honor of the 60th anniversary of Gino & Marisa Piccirilli from Gino & Lorenzo Piccirilli.

A Basic Guide to Ice Hockey and How Hockey Works in memory of Tyler Teasdale from Schwarzkoff Friends.

Memorial and Honor Books Spring 2007

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Spring 2007 issue of the City Magazine.

In memory of Emily Grajek: Thirteen Moons from David Grajek; H.R.H. from Matthew Grajek, and Murder at the Opera from Susan Grajek.

Mortimer's Christmas Manger, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, Learn to Ride, The Wonders of Nature Sketchbook, The Chimpanzees I Love, Animals Like Us, Spanish Picture Dictionary, Animal Strike at the Zoo, and Bear's New Friend in honor of the Children of Sterling Heights from the Lorax.

Cookies and Cold Paws and Warm Heart in memory of Margret E. Ringl from Donna M. Reich.

The Oxford Companion to U.S. History in memory of Bill White from Rod White.

A Christmas Secret and Breakwater in memory of Nellie Marchin from Mary Germain.

The Trellis and the Seed, Our Tree Named Steve, You Are My I Love You, and Princess Chamomile's Garden in memory of Patricia DeForest from Alan & Judy Savela.

The Polish Country Kitchen Cookbook in memory of Teofil Szydlowski from Paul, Georgia, Elliot & Corey Osak.

The Victory Garden Companion in memory of Lorenzo Impemba from the Oakbrook School Staff.

No-Bake Cookies and Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2007 in Christmas memory of Lester & Evelyn Evans from Bill & Margaret Hanes.

Catfish, Yaz, and Hammerin' Hank: The Unforgettable Era that Transformed the Game of Baseball and Dear John in memory of John Miller from Cheryl Saigh & Chris Radtke.

The Young Person's Guide to the Opera, Great Opera Stories, 100 Great Operas and their Stories and The Random House Book of Opera Stories in memory of Paul S. Ma from Ming, Tish, Eric & Kevin Huang.

Memorial and Honor Books Winter 2007

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Winter 2007 issue of the City Magazine.

In memory of Emily Grajek: Promise Me from Mary Anne Williams; Coming Out from Dr. Christopher Passalacqua; and Dark Harbor and Copy Cat from Tommy Grajek.

Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa and How High Can a Dinosaur Count? In memory of Theresa K. Paulus from Nancy Paulus.

The 7 Deadly Sins of Investing and Hostile Takeover in memory of Earnest W. Belcher from Tom & Linda Brisse.

Remodeling for Easy Access Living and The Complete Guide to Wood Storage Projects in memory of William "Bill" David from Ray & Arlene Washburn.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Magic and Weather Identification Handbook in honor of Mrs. Jean Ferguson from Austin Radell.

In memory of Rosetta Brown: 200 Ripple Stitch Patterns and Crocheted Bags from Patricia & Robert Varconie and Ricochet from the Library Staff.

An Egg is Quiet and Across the Blue Pacific in memory of Rachelle Greenhut from Tom & Diane Murphy.

Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Off the Beaten Path: Michigan, Traverse City, and 239 Great Places to Escape to Nature in memory of Tony Suradini from Jeri & Armilla Crothers.

Lying with Strangers in honor of the Friends Bookstore Volunteers from Pat White.

G.I. Joe and Protecting the Nation with the U.S. Army in memory of Dalton Krueger from Austin & Ethan Kingsley.

Susan Laughs and Oh Brother! Growing Up with A Special Needs Sibling in memory of Phil M. Greer II from Karen Gadzinski.

In memory of Samson: Collaborative Quilting, Simple Traditions, and Lively Little Folk-Art Quilts from Jean M. Killips and The Stink Files: Volumes 1, 2, and 3 from Rebecca Killips-Parker.

Memorial and Honor Books Fall 2006

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Fall 2006 issue of the City Magazine.

Legendary Lionel Trains in honor of Carol Lingeman and American Soldier in honor of Elmer Sikkama from David E. Brown.

The Spirit of Gardening and Month-by-Month Gardening in Michigan in honor of the 38th anniversary of Al & Gerry Foisy from James & Michele Knight.

The Goldsteins' Wellness & Longevity Program and All You Ever Wanted to Know about Herbs for Pets in honor of the Pets of the Boyer-Petroff Family.

The Lost Gardens: An English Garden Mystery in memory of Therese McCoy from the Utica Schools, Reading Department.

Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers and Baby Sign Language for Hearing Babies in honor of the Children of Sterling Heights from the Lorax.

In memory of Emily Grajek: Big Bam, The Rogue's Return, A Necessary Evil, and Leaving Home from Adrienne Allard; Digging to America, Catch Me When I Fall, and Shanks for Nothing from Joan & Ed Farris; and Vanished from Michael Passalacqua.

Tools in memory of Jim Spuz from Paul, Georgia, Elliot & Corey Osak.

American Shogun in honor of the 60th anniversary of Sam & Doris Karos from Susan Karos.

Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, Garden Magic, Gardening with Jerry Baker, Barbarland, Guns, Germs, and Steel, and Gettysburg, DVDs in memory of Albert R. Delicati from Mary Ella Delicati.

Beyond Old MacDonald, Drift Upon a Dream, and ZigZag in memory of Taylor Jane Terrazas from Kerry Kitter.
Stanley in Space, Stanley, Flag Again, Snow Valentines, and Easy as Apple Pie as a thank you for our preschool delivery program from Drita Ivezaj.

Memorial and Honor Books Summer 2006

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Summer 2006 issue of the City Magazine.

In memory of Ralph McClenthen: Out of Mind, On the Run, Jaquot and the Waterman, Fever, Drive, The Best American Mystery Stories, The Door to Bitterness, Pardonable Lies, Mad River Road, The Double Eagle, Infernal, Sunstroke, The Death Collectors, The Robert B. Parker Companion, Speak of the Devil, Sea Change, The Red Hot Empress, Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea, and Female of the Species from Kris & Rick McClenthen.

The Hello, Goodbye Window in honor of the Children of Sterling Heights from the Lorax.

In memory of Joseph Harnish: At the Firehouse from Camille Rost; 10,000 Days of Thunder and Guinness World Records 2006 from Judy Kotulis; Eyewitness Vietnam War from Kevin & Linda Markle; Goodnight Saigon from Gloria Pierce, and Bury Us Upside Down from the Library Staff.

In memory of Lottie Piet: Images of America: Detroit 1900-1930 and Michigan Shadow Towns from the Library Staff and The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon from Camille Rost.

The Stars Will Still Shine and Hokey Pokey in memory of Jenna Costandi from Mike & Rose Carrico.

The National Guard in memory of Joseph Harnish from his daughter Tracy.

A Family of Poems in honor of Diane Sangster for being selected as Library Volunteer of the Year, 2005.

Outside the Not So Big House: Creating the Landscape of Home in memory of John & Lucy Laskowski from Geraldine & Nikita.

In memory of Gedeon Cook: Grandfathers are Like Gold and Grandpa Loves from Gloria Pierce and Taste of Romania and The Pallas Guide to Romania from Alice Cook.

Memorial and Honor Books Spring 2006

Here is a list of the memorial books listing in the Spring 2006 issue of the City Magazine.

If You Give a Pig a Party and What Does Bunny See? in honor of the birth of Carter Michael Bohash from Grandma & Grandpa Flannery.

Winter is for Snowflakes and Snow Friends in memory of "Cookie" Bolone, my growing up friend, from Diane Kresevich.

Gardens by Design in memory of Helen Bugay from Jeri Crothers.

Taste of Home: Mom's Best Meals in memory of Anna Palgut from Jean Komarnicki.

In memory of Leonard Ligotti: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Type 2 Diabetes and Diabetes Danger from Margaret Hanes & Mary Lou Metzger and Theatre of Fish from Gloria Pierce.

In memory of Lottie Piet: The Constant Princess from Gloria Pierce, Ash & Bone from Dorothy & Judy Kotulis, and Mother, Mother, I Want Another from Linda Markle.

The Seven Swabians, and other German Folktales in honor of Mandy Galovich from Anne Galovich.

Play Ball Like the Hall of Famers and Tony Lazzeri in memory of Mario Arcangeli from Al & Jenny Ostrowski.

Outdoor Power Equipment in memory of Fred Schuck from the Utica Schools Reading Department.

Spirit of Sailing in memory of Michael Elledge from the Utica Schools Reading Department.

Memorial and Honor Books Winter 2006

Here is a list of the memorial books listed in the Winter 2006 issue of the City Magazine:

The New Complete Sailing Manual and Lake Superior in memory of Ernest Goudie from Josephine & Charles Berthet.

Bluetick Revenge in memory of William A. Grosshans from Paul & Carol Zeock.

God's Playground: A History of Poland (in Polish) in memory of Ray Komarnicki from Mr. & Mrs. Al Ostrowski.

Pampered Chef donated by Heidi Jeney.

Boom Chicka Rock and Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in memory of Ava Lipke from Kevin, Jen, Foster & Ella Krause.

Carl’s Sleepy Afternoon and Waggers in memory of Tara Rose beloved dog of Jessica Hensley from Angie Hensley.

Big Book of Quilting in memory of Magdalen (Margaret) Babak from Diane Murphy.

Poems to Dream Together/Peomas Para Sonar Juntos in honor of Mallory Shea Hubbard’s second birthday from Grandma & Grandpa.

Twice Around the Bases: The Thinking Fan’s Inside Look at Baseball in memory of Dennis Honold from Gloria & Steve Wolken.

The Knitter’s Gift, A Passion for Knitting, and 25 Bags to Knit in Christmas memory of Lester & Evelyn Evans from Margaret & Bill Hanes.

Memorial and Honor Books Fall 2005

Here is a list of the memorial books listed in the Fall 2005 issue of the City Magazine:

Love and Roast Chicken, Ell Big Chance, The Great Tulip Trade, and Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales in honor of Sharon Simion on Mother's Day from Rebecca Roman.

The Toolbox in honor of Trevor from Grandma.

Disney's Cinderella in honor of Mariket from Grandpa & Grandma.

Oh, the Places You'll Go! In honor of Mrs. Viviano from Taylor Malone.

Best of the Midwest: Rediscovering America’s Heartland in memory of John J. Laskowski from Geraldine Laskowski.

Two-Dollar Bill in memory of Lynn Hollebrands from Suzette Sellers.

The Beatles: Unseen Archives, Valerie & Walter’s Best Books for Children, and The Travels of Lewis and Clark in honor of Mrs. Pat Wilcox from Austin Radell.

Scratch the Surface, The Italian Secretary, The Paperwhite Narcissus, Embroidered Truths, Please Do Not Feed the Cat, This Dame for Hire, Dead for the Winter, Eleven on Top, To Darkeness and to Death, Running Dark, The Mayday, One Shot, The Goodbye Body, Guilt, The Graveyard Position, and Last Witness in memory of Ralph McClenthen from Kris & Rick McClenthen.

Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual in honor of the 90th birthday of Anthony Lafata from Josephine & Charles Berthet.

Just Add One Chinese Sister and A Mother for Choco in memory of Carol Podbielski from Samantha Statkus.

Please Bury Me in the Library in honor of Librarian Carolyn Wheeler from the Youth Services Staff.

Memorial and Honor Books Summer 2005

Here is a list of the memorial books listed in the Summer 2005 issue of the City Magazine:

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Trees, Eastern Region, Trees of North America, Trees, and Trees of the Northern United States and Canada donated by the Sterling Heights Beautification Commission.

The Longest Winter and Band of Brothers in memory of Arthur F. Haselhuhn, World War II Veteran and Bronze Star winner from your loving family.

Rocket Man, Where Would I Be in an Evergreen Tree, and The Firekeeper's Son in memory of Connie Panknin from her parents, Janice & Thomas Campbell.

Eureka! Great Inventions and How They Happened, Forest Explorer, The Telescope, Backyard Detective: Critters Up Close, Earthquakes, Wild About Weather, and Where Do Chicks Come From? in memory of Valeria Sorock from the Staff of the Sterling Heights Library.

World War II Day by Day in memory of Walter Gadzinski from Christie Lehmann & Marijo Ptak.

Papa Bear: The Life and Legacy of George Halas in memory of Jerry Shene from the Staff of the Sterling Heights Library.

Runny Babbit and A Treasure’s Trove in honor of the Friends of the Library for all of their generosity from Youth Services.

The Real Mother in memory of Evelyn Tocco from Margaret Hanes.

Beginner's Guide to Gardening in memory of Jeanne M. Cleaver from Mary & Bob Crass.

From Here to There and Larabee in memory of Dina Antolovic from Stefanie Halliday.

Tell Me What We Did Today, Grandfather's Day, The Chicken Salad Club, and Grandparent Poems in memory of Edward J. Hovanec from Timothy & Linda Kuklo.

The Way It Was, The Oxford History of Greece & the Hellenistic World, Ancient Rome, and Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks in memory of Albert R. Delicati from Mary Ella Delicati.

A Life Like Mine in memory of Jake Long from Larry & Emily Flannery.

Finding Your Polish Ancestors in memory of Jean Marie Szachta from Tom & Diane Murphy.

Collectible Glass Shoes donated by the Great Lakes Depression Glass Club.

The Perfect Wizard, Mr. Tanen's Ties Rule!, I'm Still Here in the Bathtub, Roy Makes a Car, and The Question Song in memory of Dale Gust Hakola from Don & Cynthia Hakola and Family.

Memorial and Honor Books Spring 2005

Here is a list of the memorial books listed in the Spring 2005 issue of the City Magazine:

Go for the Gold and Dasher Gets Adopted in honor of Retired Greyhounds as Pets from the Rivers Family.

When You Were Born, A Deluxe Book of Flower Fairies, A Tale of Two Dogs, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection, and Dora's Favorite Fairy Tales in honor of Grace Lee with love from Melvin & Cathy Lee.

You Read to Me, I'll Read to You in honor of Linda Markle from Youth Services.

The Hutchinson Book of Dog Tales in memory of Sam, a true and beloved friend from W.I.L.D.

Where Angels Walk and Earth Angels in honor of Adria C. Damiano for a beautiful life from Alan & Jane Damiano.

Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares, Treasured Poems that Touch the Heart, Simply Organized, Gooseberry Patch Celebrate Summer, Spring, Fall, and Winter in Christmas memory of Lester & Evelyn Evans from Bill & Margaret Hanes.

Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul 2 and Chicken Soup for the Soul in memory of Dr. Lawrence J. Selaty from the Kobersy Family.

The Berenstain Bears Save Christmas and e.Guides Dinosaur in memory of Lawrence W. Jezak from Krys Kobersy & Family.

The World War II Memorial in honor of Emil Winnicker and I'm Just Here for More Food in honor of Helen Winnicker from Andrew & Alena Zoratti.

Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way in memory of Aunt Dolores Apczynski from Bob & Diane Kresevich.

In memory of Elena Iwasyshyn: Ms. Frizzle's Adventure: Medieval Castle, Mummies, Pyramids, and Pharaohs, Hudson: The Story of a River, Secrets of the Sphinx, The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain, Miss Malarkey's Field Trip, Little Rabbit Goes to School, The Italian Americans from the Oakbrook Elementary Staff and e.Guides Earth and Guess Who's Coming to Santa's for Dinner from Krys Kobersy & Family.

In memory of Kelly A Court: e.Guides Space Travel and Dick and Jane: A Christmas Story from Krys Kobersy & Family and Stars, Stars, Stars and How to Catch a Star from the Friends of the Library.

Better Homes and Gardens New Garden Book in memory of Cindy Williams from Mary & Mike Becelaere.

Return to Titanic in memory of Ray Green from the Friends of the Library.

Tuck Everlasting, The Landry News, Caddie Woodlawn, Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident, and Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code is a donation of large print books from the Schuchard Elementary Lightning Stallions Lego Robotic Team.

All American: The Rise and Fall of Jim Thorpe in memory of Sid Tanghe from Amy Giuliani.

Fresh Ideas in Dried Flowers in memory of Shirley Mouilleseaux from Tom & Diane Murphy.

The International Cookbook for Kids, Betty Crocker Celebrate!, Annie Leibovitz American Music, Stonewall Kitchen Harvest; and Unwilling Wisdom: An Anthology of Aesop’s Fables in memory of Joyce Laino from her Neighbors and Friends.

Memorial and Honor Books Winter 2005

Here is a list of the memorial books donated in the last quarter and listed in the Winter 2005 issue of the City Magazine:

Flower Gardening in memory of Robert Conroy from Jo & Chuck Berthet.

Second Chance and The Color of Death in memory of Helen Sochacki from Gloria Pierce, Margaret Hanes & Mary Lou Metzger.

Heartland and Saving Dove in memory of Harold & Eleanora Henk from Katie Colombo.

Complete Oil Painter in honor of the retirement of Kathy Hefley from Phil & Vicki St. John.

The Seuss, the Whole Seuss, and Nothing but the Seuss in memory of Margaret Notte from Raymond & Arlene Washburn.

Ancient Egyptians in memory of Dr. Nagis Zaki from Mary Crass & Randall Riemer.

Pro Paint and Body in memory of Gene W. Guenther from Mary & Robert Crass.

Fair Game and The WUSA Girls' Guide to Soccer Life in memory of Natalia Reed-Lopez from The Cook Family.

Teens Cook in memory of Lawrence J. Frank from The Meehan Family.

Baking at Home in memory of Martha Beres from the Sterling Heights Library Staff.

Concise Atlas of the World in memory of Ruth Koerbel from Laura Schneider.

Parents Guide to Football, America's Game, and The 100-Yard War in memory of Calvin & Marshall Hanson from Evelyn Hanson.

The Simple Guide to Dog Training and The Simple Guide to Grooming Your Dog in memory of Roxi from Mom & Dad, Rick, Cindy, Jacob & Alyssa Burns.

The Simple Guide to Cats and The Cat Owner's Manual in memory of Annabelle from Mom & Dad, Rick, Cindy, Jacob & Alyssa Burns.

All Aboard in honor of Sam Demgen, a U.S. Veteran from David E. Brown.

In memory of Kathleen DeLuca Lamm: Tanzania and Zanzibar from Jeff, Missy & Mia Sape and Michigan Off the Beaten Path and Florida Off the Beaten Path from Greg & Gwen Bennett.

Karsh: A Biography in Images in memory of Norman Zadoorian from the Sterling Heights Library Staff.

Variegated Trees & Shrubs in memory of Jane E. O’Hara from Kathy & Tim Jenkins.

Small Dog Breeds to welcome new puppy Abby from Judy Kotulis.

Memorial and Honor Books Fall 2004

Here is a list of the memorial books donated in the last quarter and listed in the Fall 2004 issue of the City Magazine:

The McGruff Stories to welcome Rocky from Trixie.

Hello World in memory of Joseph Thomas Wentworth from Royce & Kay Richards.

Blood on the Wood, The Bug Funeral, Judas Island, Retro, The Body in the Attic, and The Haunted Abbot in memory of Ralph McClenthen from Kris & Rick McClenthen.

Make a Garden and Into the Woods in memory of Mary Desy from Utica Schools, Title I Dept.

The Rosie Stories and Bicycle Madness in honor of the retirement of Miss Cindy Smith from Mark, David & Maria Cinqueqrani.

Presidents in honor of the retirement of Mrs. Schimmelpfenneg from the Cinqueqrani Family.

Olivia in memory of Jennifer Thacker-Pierson from Carol Thacker.

Betty Crocker's Cook Book for Boys and Girls in honor of Scott Anderson's birthday and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in honor of Ryan Anderson's birthday from Ray & Rosemary Anderson.

People of the Past and Dogs: An Owner's Guide in memory of Maxine Steinhebel from Dorothy & Judy Kotulis.

Monte Cassino in memory of Witold & Irena Lukasiewicz from their daughter, Krys Kobersy.

Kids Love Michigan in honor of teacher Gail Divita, from Austin Radell.

Loose Tooth and Twins Go to Bed in honor of teacher Mrs. Kathy Bauss from Gus Westerlund.

A Garden for Life in memory of Darlene M. Guzdziol from the Peter Schulmeister Family.

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah! and The Chameleon and the Dragonfly in memory of William Wilkialis from John, Lisa, Jacob, & Sarah Flanigan.

Before and After Getting Your Puppy in memory of Patricia Smolak from Joan Koper & Jean Komarnicki.

I Already Know I Love You in memory of Baby Bret Michael Studer from George & Evelyn Kosakowski.

Let's Play Ball, Eyewitness: Baseball, Play Ball!, The Deetkatoo, Enduring Wisdom, We Are the Many, and Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes in memory of Albert R. Delicati from Mary Ella Delicati.

In memory of Trixie: True Love and The Stray Dog from Linda Markle; Hello Biscuit! from Camille Rost; What is My Dog Thinking?, Up in Heaven, and Saying Goodbye to Lulu from Judy & Dorothy Kotulis; and Cairn Terrier from Sandi & Karen.

All Shining in the Spring, Jinka Jinka Jelly Bean, Mommy, Please Don’t Cry, What’s Happening to Grandpa, and Thomas the Tank Engine Collection in memory of Baby Jack A. Vartabedian from Joe & Joy Niman.

Thomas the Tank Engine in memory of Uncle Harold Pate from Rick & Gail Straughen.

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