Obituaries: Daniel H. French, 83; James David Lark, 90
Daniel H. French, 83
Daniel H. French, an attorney and school teacher, died on his 83rd birthday, surrounded by family.
Mr. French attended the University of Michigan, and then Western Michigan University where he earned his undergraduate degree. In between stints in college, he sailed with the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes and around the world. He went on to earn his law degree from Detroit College of Law with an interest in civil rights.
Mr. French practiced law for nearly 40 years in Cassopolis. In 2004, he and his family moved to Florida where he pursued his lifetime interest in teaching, and taught middle school and high school in the Miami area.
01/29/21
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Lansing, MI (WorkersCompensation.com) - Governor Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates:
Keith A. Castora, of Canton, is a current magistrate with the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates and has been serving since 2013. He previously worked as an attorney with Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith. Mr. Castora earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Detroit College of Law, now known as the Michigan State University College of Law. He is reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2021 and expiring January 26, 2025.
Lisa L. Dykstra, of Grand Rapids, is a current magistrate with the Workers Compensation Board of Magistrates and has been serving since 2013. She previously served as an attorney with Kluczynski, Girtz, and Vogelzang. Ms. Dykstra earned her Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. She is reappointed for a term commencing January 27, 2021 and expiring Janu
Raphael Washington becomes new Wayne County sheriff
Region mourns death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon
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DETROIT Wayne County and many across Michigan are mourning the death of Sheriff Benny Napoleon, while also welcoming his successor, Raphael Washington, who was previously serving under Napoleon as the deputy chief of jail and courts.
At least 14 applicants were considered to follow Napoleon as sheriff, and on Jan. 15, Washington was selected. A 37-year law enforcement veteran, Washington has served with both the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Detroit Police Department.
“I am excited to be named to this position,” said Washington. “It comes with mixed emotions. A dear friend of mine, my boss and my leader, has died. I’m excited, though, and I’m ready to go, and I think I have a lot to bring to the position and serving the public in this way.”
Beatrice Pennie Millender, a judge in Detroit’s 36th District Court for 17 years, died Saturday morning at age 68, her family confirmed.
Born in Detroit to World War II veteran and lawyer Robert Millender and his wife Louise, Beatrice took after her father in their matching pursuits to foster the youth and ensure justice for all.
A graduate of Southern University and the Detroit College of Law, Millender was appointed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to the 36th District Court, the largest district court in the state, in 2003. There, she served as the presiding judge for the real estate and civil division.