Spring Edition
July, 2008
Serving Families for Nine Decades
David Peters, 3rd generation operator of A.H. Peters Funeral Home, hosted the celebration of 90 years of existence. The celebration took place at Vintage House with friends, current staff and past 
employees. A. H. Peters began operations in downtown Detroit in 1917, by Arthur and Alma Peters. Over the last 90 years the business has changed and expanded to two locations; Grosse Pointe Woods, on the corner of Mack and Vernier, and in Warren, at Schoenherr and Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd.).
The commemoration of the funeral home allowed for past and present employees to celebrate A.H. Peters and its support for the communities in which it resides in, serves and supports.
What Families Are Saying
''Everything went smooth because of you. Thank you for all of the effort and kindness you showed us. Nothing was impossible for you and you all did it with a smile. Thank you for helping us during our time of sorrow and need.''
-The Family of Stella Brennan
''Thank you for making a most difficult time bearable. The services and care experienced by your business was very much appreciated by the entire family.''
-Helen Miller
''My father sacrificed so that my mother and his children and grandson would always have the best. Thank you for giving him the first class service he deserved. I hope it will be many years away, but if needed we will return to A.H. Peters Funeral Home.''
-Andrew McDaniels
Upcoming Community Events:
-Eastpointe Lions Summerfest 2008. July 31 through August 3 at Kennedy Park (Schroeder & Stephens)
-2008 Annual Ox Roast Fun Run (1 Mile Walk & 5K Fun Run). Sunday, August 3, 2008, 8:30 A.M. Includes Pancake Breakfast. For more information visit www.eplcoxrun.org
-Grosse Pointe Crisis Club. Kotcher's Kapers Golf Outing. August 4, 2008
-St. Athanasius Fun Fest September 5-6-7, 2008
-Third Annual St. John Hospital Medical Staff/Men's Guild Golf Outing. County Club of Detroit. September 8, 2008
-1st Annual Euchre Tournament-Hosted by Eastpointe Lions & Lioness Clubs. Sunday, September 28, 2008 1:00 P.M. at Lutheran Fraternities of American Hall, Eastpointe. For More information, please contact Diane at (586) 945-6022
-Volunteers are needed to help at the Senior Expo on Oct. 2, 2008 at the Assumption Cultural Center in St. Clair Shores. If interested, please contact Mary Rose Nelson at 313-882.9600
-Sandcastles Grief Support Program-Volunteer Training. If interested please contact, 313-874-6881
Comments from Directors
''Belonging to a religious community is important in the grieving process, because grief shared is grief diminished.''
-Jerome Adragna, Licensed Funeral Director
Staff Involvement In The Community
-Licensed Funeral Director, Jerome Adragna and wife Barbara worked for M.C.R.E.S.T. in helping serve food to our homeless community. July 23 & 25, 2008.
-Funeral Assistant, Jeff Smith, conducted missionary work in Midland, MI to assist with repairs at a local church and aided with extensive yard work for an elderly widow. June 21-27, 2008.
-Licensed Funeral Director and Manager, David Kesner was designated a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
Grosse Pointe Woods Fireworks
On Sunday, June 29, 2008 A.H. Peters Funeral Home, received a plaque for sponsoring the Grosse Pointe Woods Fireworks from Mayor Robert Novitke. The Fireworks allowed the community to participate in the Independence Day Holiday. Accepting the plaque was President David Peters.
What's New
-Our Grosse Pointe Woods location now features an options selection room by Batesville. The room displays urns, caskets, cremation jewelry as well as our funeral ark, and a computer kiosk which visually explains the many options with cremation.
-A.H. Peters Funeral Home in Warren is extensively renovating their lobby entrance. The new lobby will feature a working fireplace, mahogany front doors, and new furniture. All renovations are being made to provide the families we serve a dignified, home like atmosphere.
Laura Penar, Entered into Rest: April 24, 2008.
Curtis Genther, Entered into Life March 17, 1966 Entered into Rest: June 30, 2008.
Anna Faye Kesner, Entered into Life: July 19, 1920 Entered into Rest: July 26, 2008.