Robert E. Lewis Sr., age 91, of Warren, Michigan, passed away January 24, 2020. Robert was the beloved husband of Elaine for 68 years. Loving father of Patricia, Jacqueline (David), Robert Jr. (Bernadette), Kenneth, Richard (Ann), and James. Proud grandfather of Thomas (Debra), Rebecca (Mike), Lisa, Robert III, Steven, and Lauren. Devoted uncle to thirteen nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents William and Ann Lewis and his brothers William Jr., Richard and sister Mary Lou...

Sharron A. Nikitin was a nurse who had the gift of serving others. Her sweet, compassionate, loving, selfless spirit was evidence of her relationship to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully, on January 21, 2020. She was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Homer and Ethel Kauffman in Highland Park, Michigan. Sharron was a special mother to her four children and their wives. She was their nurse, counselor, teacher, prayer warrior, and friend. She could always be...

Michaeline Badaczewski, age 96, passed away January 21, 2020. Michaeline was the beloved wife of the late Warren A. Walker and the late Stanley Badaczewski; loving mother of Patricia Walker and the late Raymond Walker; devoted grandmother of Jennifer (Rodrigo) Caballero and Lisa (Jerry Brazeau) Joseph; proud great-grandmother of Rodrigo, Bella, and Lila; and dear sister of the late Joanne Bednarski and the late Eleanore Schwark. Michaeline worked hard in her life as a secretary at Ford...

Edmond (Ed) Julian Van Elslander, P.E. was born in Detroit on August 18, 1937.  His father, Leon (Leo) was a veteran of the Belgian Cavalry in World War One and toolmaker.  His mother, Margaret DeMaecker, was a native of Rochester, New York.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet (nee Majewski), his son Roger Leon Van Elslander and his daughter and son in law Karen and Christopher Roosen, as well as the brothers of Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity...

Alexander Debash, age 94, passed away January 7, 2020. Alexander was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette Debash; loving father of Patricia (Dennis) Kaptur and Alexander (Susan) Debash; and devoted grandfather of Caralyn Debash, Katelyn Kaptur, and Nicholas Kaptur. Al loved his food trips, outings, and stay-ins. His coffee clubs at McDonald's and Burger King, his movie and a lunch, and deserts after every meal.  His favorite meal was a little unorthodox: A bologna and...

Lucille F. Yankee, age 89, passed away peacefully in her Warren, MI home on January 4, 2020. Lucille was the beloved wife of the late Ervin Yankee; loving mother of Dwaine Yankee, Judy Mekjian, Patricia (Mark) Weir, and Charles (Nina) Yankee; devoted grandmother of Nicholas Mekjian, Jessica Yankee, Andrew Yankee, and Jennifer Weir; and dear sister of Victoria Sivec and Roman (Dee) Halanski. Above all in life, Lucille loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She loved her...

John Michael Fleming, age 86, passed away December 25, 2019.John Michael was the beloved husband of Margaret Fleming; loving father of the late Nancy Fleming, Michele Sivec, and Sean Fleming; devoted grandfather of Michael (Leonela), Nicole, Jonathon, Ally, Corey, Colin, Jayla, and Skylar; proud great-grandfather of Shaylee and Riley. He was an ordained Anglican priest and was known by the people he ministered to as Fr. Mike. Fr. Mike ministered to the residents of Church of Christ...

Patty Jo Dahmen, age 67, passed away December 23, 2019.Patty was the loving daughter of Rita and the late Joseph Dahmen; dear sister of the late Jerry Dahmen, Kathy (Frank) Brabenec, and Michael (Denise) Dahmen; devoted aunt of Mark, Paul, Julie, Sheri (Joseph), Stacey (Kevin), Christopher, and the late Joseph William; and proud great-aunt of Samantha, Jessica, Jason, Joseph, Matthew, Nico, Arielle, Aidan, Amelia, and Alayna.Patty was a graduate of the Detroit College of...

Merle Ivan Nikitin, age 87, passed away December 22, 2019. Merle was the beloved husband of Sharron Nikitin; loving father of Mark Ivan (Susan) Nikitin, Keith Merle (Janet) Nikitin, Linda Amanda Nikitin, and Kathleen Sharron Nikitin; devoted grandfather of Kimberly (Jason) Seimer, Daniel (Aimee) Nikitin, Ryan (Katie) Nikitin, and Alexander Nikitin; proud great-grandfather of Oliver, Jude, Madeleine, Bailey, and Auri; and dear brother of Beverly Gelarden, Lynn Wilkins, and Nadja Jeffery. A...

Arthur D. Smolinski, age 96, passed away December 20, 2019. Arthur was the beloved husband of Virginia Smolinski; loving father of Vernon Smolinski, the late Jaret Smolinski; Michelle (Robert) Tomolillo, and Robert Smolinski; father-in-law of Donetta Smolinski; devoted grandfather of Jessica (Adam), Alexa, Erika (Joe), Elyse, Leia, Brooke, and Robbie; proud great-grandfather of Clayton, Natalie, Nathan, and Addison; and dear brother of Virginia Smiegelski.  He was also predeceased by...