KOTLAR, Joel July 31, 2008, age 56 After a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved son of Helen and the late Joseph. Dear brother of Kathi Bill Denton and John Jean. Uncle of Karen Alfred Betts, Kelly, Kathleen, Billy, Bradley and Brian Denton and Joseph and Jillian Kotlar. Great Uncle of Joshua and Nadia Betts. Funeral Monday 10am Prayers at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. and 10:30 am Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Michigan Ave. & Military. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm. Memorial to Karmanos Institute. Visit our online guestbook at howepeterson.com.