Obituaries

Sep 4, 2022

Earl Trombley, Jr.; age 74, passed away September 4, 2022.

Earl was the loving brother of Linda Baker, Douglas (Donna) Trombley, and Nancy; and the dear uncle of Christine Trombley. Earl was predeceased by his brothers, Don and Gary Trombley.

He was a big fan of baseball and football and loved rooting for the Tigers....

Aug 24, 2022

Robinson Nkamwah Nkwami, an energetic young guy of 24, a resident of 211 East Pointe in East Lansing was on August 24, 2022, one of the victims of the numerous apartment swimming pools in Michigan without lifeguards. Robinson sadly passed away as a result of a drowning accident. It is told he struggled helplessly in the pool, was later...

Aug 24, 2022

Etheldreda T. Burkwitch, Age 92. passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022, surrounded by family.  Known affectionately as ‘Audrey’, she was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Clarence and Mary Seelbinder and came to the United States with her mother and sister, Elizabeth Parks (who predeceased her) as a young girl. She was the beloved wife of Nathan Burkwitch for...

Aug 15, 2022

Danielle Marie Greene, age 46, passed away August 15, 2022.

Danielle was the loving mother of Kailey and Melia; beloved daughter of Danny (Laura) Greene and Mary Munger; dear sister of Catherine Backos, Kimberly Hart, Michelle Garbe, and Daniel J. Greene. Danielle was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Danielle was a graduate of...

Aug 9, 2022

Donald (Don) Joseph Maladecki, 88, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Don was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on November 5, 1933, and later moved to Warren, Michigan in 1962. He graduated from St. Ladislaus High School in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958 in the 4th Infantry Division. His work ethic continued as a UAW...

Jul 30, 2022

Joan A. Buck (nee: Tosi), age 88, passed away July 30, 2022.

Joan was the beloved wife of the late Harry R. Buck; loving mother of Lynn Maxted, Christine (Herbert) Taylor, and Harry R. (Sylvia) Buck Jr.; devoted grandmother of Alexandra (Nolan), Chantera, Galen, Anthony, Andrea, and Alyssa; proud great-grandmother of Elliott and Ethan; and dear sister...

Jul 30, 2022

Joseph S. Mientkiewski, age 56, passed away July 30, 2022.

Joe was the dearest son of the late Joseph and the late Rose Mientkiewski.

Joe liked to go to his workshops, which gave him some drive, encouragement, and purpose. He really loved to watch and cheer on all the Detroit sport teams, the Tigers, Red...

Jul 27, 2022

Sheriko Zypce, age 94, passed away July 27, 2022.

Sheriko was the mother of Nezaqet, Gezim, Shkelqim, and Ziqiri. She was also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She truly left behind a beautiful legacy.

Visitation Wednesday, July 27, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440...

Jul 24, 2022

Joyce Joan Rivard (nee: Grates) passed to heaven surrounded by the love and support of her family on Sunday July 24, 2022. Joyce was a vibrant, beautiful, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Joyce was a best friend and a helper to all who knew her. She loved her family above all else and showed them her faith...

Jul 18, 2022

Kevin R. Kuznia, age 40, passed away July 18, 2022

Kevin was the beloved son of Robert & Martha Kuznia; dear brother of David (Deanna) Kuznia, Laura (Jon Krause) Kuznia and Carol (Rachel Michelozzi) Kuznia. Kevin is also survived by two nephews, Tyler and Finley.

Memorial Visitation Tuesday, July 26, starting at 10:00 a.m. until...

Jul 9, 2022

T.J. Setlak, age 43, of Warren, passed away July 9th, 2022.

He was the beloved son of Ted & Therese Setlak; beloved brother of Trisha (Todd) Nash and Tiffany (Bryan) Gemmill; and uncle of Jamison, Shelby, Nina, and Nico.

Visitation Wednesday, July 13, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday, July 14, from 10:00...

Jul 5, 2022

Rosalie T. Barrett (nee: Stube), age 94, passed away July 5, 2022

Rosalie was the beloved wife of the late Donald Barrett for 69 years; loving mother of Denise (Kenneth) Wyniemko and Patricia (Robert) Dyjewski; devoted grandmother of Patrick (Christina) Dyjewski, Melissa (John) Donnelly, and the late Donald Wyniemko; proud great-grandmother of Ayden, Grady, Roselyn, and Patrick;...

Jul 5, 2022

Gary Lee Van Genderen, age 76, of Royal Oak, Michigan passed away July 5, 2022.

Gary was the beloved husband of Susan Janiczek; loving father of Kristin (Arif Jivan) Van Genderen and Kevin (Kate) Van Genderen; and dear brother of Jean (the late Richard) Corey and the late John Van Genderen....

Jun 29, 2022

Robert "Norm" Bomek, age 92, passed away June 29, 2022.

Norm was the beloved husband of the late Sophie Bomek; loving father of Tommy Bomek, Gary Bomek, and the late Cindy Bomek.

Visitation Sunday, July 10, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary Service at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan...

Jun 16, 2022

Gregory J. Pokoj, age 71, of Warren passed away June 16, 2022.

Greg was the son of the late John and Phyllis Pokoj; loving husband of Bonnie Pokoj; dear father of Tina Pokoj and Jon (Jenifer) Pokoj; brother of Nancy (Anthony) Aguinaga and the late Joseph Piscopo and Patrick Piscopo. Brother-in-law of Val Piscopo. Grandfather to Erik,...

Jun 4, 2022

Marguerite Bonner, age 58, passed away June 4, 2022.

Marguerite was the loving mother of Rheimjah Chang, Reggatto Bonner, Christiani (Amanda) Peluso, Rhyanni Bonner, and Rhaeka Bonner; devoted grandmother of Jade, Joshua, and Justin Chang, Mason Knight, and Theseus Medrano/Bonner; and dear sister of Benjamin Capaccio and Susan Bonner.

Marguerite’s life will be celebrated by...

Jun 4, 2022

Donald L. Budzyn, age 61, passed away June 4, 2022.

To know a family man was to know Don. He loved his children and wife unconditionally and would drop everything for any one of them. He never did it for credit or glory, but as his way of showing how much he loved them. Don loved fixing...

May 29, 2022

Christopher R. Gendron, age 50, passed away May 29, 2022.

Chris was the loving father of Christopher R. Gendron II and Sammantha (Jesse) Hallac; devoted grandfather of Christopher R. Gendron III, Aalayia L. Gendron, and Teagan R. Hallac; dear son of Judy and the late Gary Gendron; and brother of Andrea M. (Brian) Gorman.

Chris...

May 27, 2022

Clinton W. Paquette, age 64, passed away May 27, 2022.

In Loving Memory of Clinton Paquette,

Clinton, the son of deceased parents Carson and Olga Paquette nee Richter, brother to siblings Karl Wenninger, deceased Linda Hobbs nee Wenninger, Mary Wenninger, Lois Campion nee Paquette, Leona Beeler nee Paquette, Carson Paquette, Calvin Paquette, Rita Welsh nee...

May 17, 2022

Brian Bodenstedt passed away on Tuesday, May 17. He leaves behind his mother Jean Bodenstedt, his sister Kelly Rea-Tedesco, his uncle Mike Rea, his wife of 35 years Amber Cannella, his daughters Cara and Alicia Cannella, his nieces Gabriella and Daniella Tedesco, his mother-in-law Elizabeth Sokolowski, his...