Obituaries
Obituaries in Warren and Other Areas of Greater Detroit
Khoai Thi Nguyen
Jan 31, 2021
Khoai Thi Nguyen, age 80, passed away January 31, 2021.
Khoai is from a family of 7, 2 boys and 5 girls. Her siblings are: brother, Huong Van Nguyen; sister, the late Nhang Thi Nguyen; sister, Giao Thi Nguyen; brother, Ly Van Nguyen; sister, Hanh Thi Nguyen; and sister, Toan Thi Nguyen.
Khoai is survived...
Barbara Lois (Kwiatkowski) Etheridge
Jan 25, 2021
Barbara Lois Etheridge (nee: Kwiatkowski), age 87, passed away January 25, 2021.
It is with a sad and heavy heart that our family announces the death of our sister, Barbara.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Harry Etheridge for 67 years. She was the daughter of the late Jerome and the late Anna...

Judith Ann (Levine) Miller
Jan 21, 2021
Judith A. Miller, age 75, passed away January 21, 2021.
Judith was the beloved companion of Gerald "Rick" Lee; loving mother of David Miller, the late Shirley Miller, and Michael Miller; step-mother of Jarin Lee; devoted grandmother of Jonathon, Nichol, Michael, and Jeffrey; proud great-grandmother of Hayden; and dear sister of Nancy Levine. She will also be...
Helene (Schneider) Tyburski
Jan 18, 2021
Helene Tyburski, age 90, passed away January 18, 2021.
Helene was survived by her husband of 63 years, Siegfried Tyburski, children, Robert (Lisa) Tyburski and Barb (Jerry) DeMeyere, grandchildren, Brianna (Robert) Frey, Adam DeMeyere, Alexander Smith, and Lindsay (Nicholas) Woog, great-grandchild, Adela Frey, and sister, Lotte Weber.
Visitation Friday, January 22, from 3:00 p.m. until...
Juriy "George" Rostkowycz
Jan 11, 2021
Juriy "George" Rostkowycz, age 68, passed away January 11, 2021.
Instate Friday, January 15, from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, 26440 Ryan Road, Warren.
Juriy’s life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.
Please direct donations to...
Denise M. (Martina) Dolata
Jan 10, 2021
Denise M. Dolata, age 66, passed away January 10, 2021.
Denise was the beloved wife of Rick Dolata for 47 years; loving mother of Shannon Dolata and Jesse (Sarah) Dolata; devoted mema of Hailey and Max Burk, Dominic, Caleb, and Rebecca Dolata; dear daughter of Virginia (the late Ralph) Kay and the late Ronald Martina; and sister...
Ronald J. Rhey
Jan 2, 2021
Ronald Joseph Rhey, age 85, passed away January 2, 2021.
Ron was the beloved husband of the late Luyane Rhey; loving father of the late Thomas Rhey and the late James Rhey; devoted grandfather of Melissa Rhey, Jason Rhey, David Rhey, and Daniel Rhey; dear son of the late Nathaniel and the late Frances Rhey; and brother...
Barbara (Virgilio) Opipari
Dec 31, 2020
Barbara Opipari, age 100, passed away December 31, 2020.
Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Dominic Opipari; loving mother of Carmela (Jerry) Giampietro, Rosina (the late Terry) Williams, and Albert Opipari; devoted grandmother of Natalie (David Reeves) Giampietro, Christopher Giampietro, Justin Williams, McKenna Williams, and Dominic Opipari; and proud great-grandmother of Cali, Layne, and Silas. ...
Rita H. (Wojtkowski) Dreslinski
Dec 21, 2020
Rita H. Dreslinski, age 90, passed away December 21, 2020.
Rita was the beloved wife of the late William "JoJo" Dreslinski; loving mother of Lawrence (Susan) Dreslinski and Terry Ann Dreslinski; devoted grandmother of Vicki (Mike) and Monica (Zach); proud great-grandmother of Clara, Lilli, Alice, and Hunter.
Rita loved everyone with her whole heart and...
Lorene A. (Itchue) Haldane
Dec 20, 2020
Lorene A. Haldane, age 86, passed away December 20, 2020.
Lorene was the beloved wife of the late James Haldane; loving mother of Terry (Thomas) Oparka, Denise (Edward) Egrin, and Laurie (Eric) Mitchell; devoted grandmother of Tina, Thomas Jr., Erica, Bradley, Ava, and Maxwell; proud great-grandmother of Eve, Ivan, Quinn, and Alaina; and dear sister of Catherine...
Lillian Rose (Sladicak) Daniel
Dec 13, 2020
Lillian R. Daniel, age 88, passed away December 13, 2020.
Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Edward Daniel; loving mother of Mary (John) Holmes, the late Laura Merrick, and Lillian Johnson; devoted grandmother of Alexandria, James, and Gabrielle Holmes, Stephanie (Joseph) Wisniewski, and Jaclyn Merrick; proud great-grandmother of Masie, Joseph, and Adam Wisniewski and Marley...
Rita J. (Malloy) Dahmen
Dec 11, 2020
Rita J. Dahmen, age 99, passed away December 11, 2020.
Rita was the beloved wife for 40 years to the late Joseph Dahmen; loving mother of the late Jerry Dahmen, the late Patty Jo Dahmen, Kathy (Frank) Brabenec, and Michael (Denise) Dahmen; devoted grandmother of Mark, Paul, Julie, Sheri (Joseph), Stacey (Kevin), Christopher, and the late Joseph...
Eugenia "Gena" (Kaczorowski) Huguenin
Dec 10, 2020
Eugenia (Gena) Huguenin, age 92, passed away December 10, 2020.
Gena was born and raised in Detroit and went to St. Rita School and Parish. Her parents immigrated from Poland. She had 5 siblings 2 of which are still living. She worked as a bank teller for National Bank of Detroit. Gena was also an original member...
Leslie David Book
Dec 6, 2020
Leslie David Book, age 63, passed away December 6, 2020.
Leslie was survived by his sons, Leslie David Book II and Justin J.A. (Tiffany) Book; grandchildren, Kyle, Autumn, Lilly, and Emma Book; and brothers, Brian (Karen), Mike (Carrie), and Sky (Kym) Book.
Leslie was fascinated by things on wheels. He was a machinist, building parts...
Patsy A. Kosaski
Dec 4, 2020
Patsy A. Kosaski, age 83, passed away December 4, 2020.
Pat was the beloved wife of Ronald Kosaski for the past 64 years; loving mother of Diane (Jimbo) Cook, Donna (John) O'Leary, Janice (Bill) Halstead, and James Kosaski; devoted grandmother of Brandon (Lauren), Tamara (Evan), and Sarah; and proud great-grandmother of Mason, Mara, and Leo.
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Billy Charles Ellis
Dec 3, 2020
Billy C. Ellis, age 94, passed away December 3, 2020.
Billy was the beloved husband of the late Frauline P. Ellis; loving father of the late Linda Carlisle and Diena L. Ellis; devoted grandfather of Courtney, J.R., and Ashley; proud great-grandfather of Ava; and brother-in-law of James Carlisle.
Billy's passions in life included golfing, bowling,...
Donald G. Richards
Nov 18, 2020
Donald G. Richards, age 89, passed away November 18, 2020.
Don was the beloved husband of Helen Richards; loving father of Sheri (John) Cook, Jeffrey (Janet) Richards, and Trevor (Jennifer) Richards; devoted grandfather of Brandon (Wendy) Cook, Shannon (Chris) Ramee, Megan (James) Iordanou, Anton Richards, Alexander Richards, and Lauren Richards; and dear brother of the late Jan...
George J. Spix
Nov 16, 2020
George J. Spix, age 97, passed away November 16, 2020.
George was the beloved husband of the late Helene Spix; loving father of George Spix, the late Cathy Hefner, Thomas (Christine) Spix, Robert (Mary) Spix, and Mary (Jay) Zimmerman; devoted grandfather of Andy (Anna) Spix, Teresa Spix, Nathan (Anna) Spix, Elizabeth (Amber) Chunn, Justin Spix, Erin Spix,...
Gary Eugene Massey
Nov 12, 2020
Gary Eugene Massey, age 78, passed away November 12, 2020.
Gary was the beloved husband for 51 years of Jessie Massey. Dearest father of Stacy Hatherill and Susan Massey. Dearest great-grandfather of Luke, Carter, and Annabella.
Preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Alvilda Massey, brother, Harve Massey, and grandson, Daniel Rickert.
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Patricia A. (Doyle) Coffee
Nov 4, 2020
Patricia Amelia Coffee, age 85, passed away November 4, 2020.
Pat of the beloved wife of Ronald Coffee; loving mother of Karen (Paul) Lamberti, Christiane (David) Pietras, Rosemary Tavi, Sharon (Chris) Cylkowski, and Patricia (Lloyd) VanNorden; devoted grandmother of Anthony, Michael (Julie), David, Stephen, Matthew, James, Kelly, Chad, Sara, Alyssa, and Dominic; and dear sister of Bernadine...