Obituaries

Mar 1, 2020

Robert Joseph Burkwitch, age 62, of Sterling Heights, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Bob was the beloved son of Nathan and Audrey Burkwitch and loving brother to Terese (Lambert) Scalvini, Anne Burkwitch, and  Michele (Anthony) Troschinetz. He was the proud uncle to Alyssa, Anthony, Ariane, Nicola, and Lucas.

Bob grew up in Livonia...

Feb 20, 2020

Thomas Szymanski passed away Feb,20, 2020 at the age of 67.

Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Kimberly (Scott) Gallus. Dearest grandfather of Evan Gallus. Son of the late Jerome and Margaret Szymanski. Dear brother of Grace (George) Kamie, Jerome (Laurie) Szymanski, Christine (Jerry/Float) Lorenc, Anne (Thomas T.J.) Gallus & the late Frank Szymanski. Also survived...

Feb 20, 2020

Robert L. Usakowski, age 60, passed away February 20, 2020.

Robert was the beloved husband of the late Mary Usakowski; dear son of Barbara and the late Joseph Usakowski; and brother of Philip (Veronica) Usakowski and John (Cyndi) Usakowski.

Robert loved nothing better than being out on the water.  You could not keep him off...

Feb 19, 2020

Peacefully on February 19th Stella  left this world to join her parents, Harry and Lena Pellack, sister Marion and brother Harry Jr. after battling multiple  illness’. She leaves behind a legacy of love:  daughter Marsha Calhoun (Dan);  grandchildren:  Courtney (Eddy) Castellano;  Gregory (Rochelle) Calhoun;  Patrick Calhoun and three adoring great-grandchildren:  Magnus Calhoun, Alexis Castellano and Lucian Castellano;  as well...

Feb 19, 2020

Joann J. Boyer, age 70, passed away February 19, 2020.

Joann was the beloved wife of the late Donald Boyer; loving mother of Christopher (Melissa) Boyer and David Boyer; devoted grandmother of Michael and Natalie Boyer; and dear sister of Chester Smigielski.

Joann was happiest in life when her family was happy.  Being a wife...

Feb 13, 2020

Stuart J. Popielarski, age 59, passed away February 13, 2020.

Stuart was the dear father of Nicholas Popielarski and Madisen Yoblonski; Step-son of Kay Popielarski; brother of Sharon (Richard) Loomis and Donnajo Popielarski; and uncle of RJ Loomis.

A memorial visitation will take place Monday, February 24, from 5:00 p.m. until the 7:00 p.m. memorial ...

Feb 9, 2020

Carol A. Zachwieja, age 74, passed away February 9, 2020.

Carol was the beloved wife of Ronald Zachwieja; loving mother of Jeffrey (Laurie) Zachwieja and Amy (Stephen) Raggio; devoted grandmother of Andrea Raggio; and dear sister of Marcella (Robert) Rokicki, Lynn Macieczni, Edward (Joan) Rosochacki, and Jennifer Rosochacki.

Visiting will be held on Thursday, February...

Feb 9, 2020

Charlotte L. Goralski, formerly of Hazel Park, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020, after an extended illness. She was 59 years old. Mother of Christine Cyll and Randie Goralski (Bryce Burden) and “Grandma” to Mason Masters and Brooklynn Gaval. Charlotte is also survived by her sister Martha Rosebrook (Michael) and one niece, Danielle Rosebrook. She was preceded in...

Jan 31, 2020

James Haldane, age 85, passed away January 31, 2020.

James was the beloved husband of Lorene; loving father of Terry (Thomas) Oparka, Denise (Edward) Egrin, Laurie (Eric) Mitchell, the late Keith Haldane, and the late Duane Haldane; devoted grandfather of Tina (Jeremy), Thomas Jr. (Abby), Erica, Bradley, Ava, and Maxwell; proud great-grandfather of Eve, Ivan, Quinn, and...

Jan 24, 2020

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...

Jan 23, 2020

Captain James Harold Ross age 69 passed away January 23rd 2020 at his home. In his early years, Jim Ross lived on East Kirby Street in the old Poletown Neighborhood of Detroit. He attended St. Hyacinth grade school, served in the United States Air Force and retired from the Detroit Fire Department after 30 years of loyal service. After...

Jan 21, 2020

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....

Jan 21, 2020

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...

Jan 8, 2020

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...

Jan 7, 2020

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...

Jan 4, 2020

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...

Dec 25, 2019

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...

Dec 23, 2019

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,...

Dec 22, 2019

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,...

Dec 20, 2019

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...