Obituaries

Francis D. Hammond

Dec 21, 2023

Francis Delano Hammond, age 82, passed away December 21, 2023.

Francis was the loving father of Warren Hammond.

Francis loved keeping up on the drama and action of the WWE on TV and a good nap. Rest in peace; you will be missed.

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Marsha E. (Przyjacielski) Senkowski

Dec 17, 2023

Marsha E. Senkowski, age 78, passed away December 17, 2023.

Marsha was the beloved wife of the late Thaddeus "Ted" Senkowski; loving mother of the late Richie Zellinger, the late Michelle Zellinger, Linda Kriss, Elaine (David) Gorak, and Helene (Joseph) Wanczyk; devoted grandmother of Jenese (Patrick) Dorris, Jennifer (Adam) Jansen, the late Jessica Engle, and Raychelle Zellinger;...

Norbert F. Gadzinski

Dec 11, 2023

Norbert Francis Gadzinski, age 95, of Madison Heights, passed away December 11, 2023.

Norbert was the beloved husband of the late Jane Gadzinski; loving father of the late Michael (the late Nancy Proctor) Gadzinski, Timothy (Karen) Gadzinski, the late Patrick Gadzinski, and Annette (Jim) Masserant; devoted grandfather of Rachel (Cam) Lewis, Laura Gadzinski, Steven Gadzinski, the late...

Bernice (Dekeukelaere) Bott

Dec 8, 2023

Bernice Bott, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2023.

Bernice was the beloved Wife of the late Gilbert Bott; loving mother of Dennis (Lori Blumenstein-Bott) Bott, Janis (Frank) Caliguri, Larry (Jody Pear) Bott, David (Lori) Bott, Steve (Traci) Bott, and Mike Bott; devoted grandmother of Ellie (Jim), Kyle (Kristina), Justin (Jill), Stacie (Patrick),...

Pamela Shade

Dec 2, 2023

Pamela Shade, age 75, passed away December 2, 2023.

Pamela was the loving sister of Janice (Charles) Bernheardt and dear aunt of Todd Fox, Joel Bernheardt, Dawn Green, Susan (Scott) Blomberg. She was also survived by 5 great-nieces, Emily, Kate, Amanda, Alexa and Adyson and 1 great-nephew Brian as well as 2 great-great nieces and 1 great-great...

Alice (Pochmara) Palardy

Dec 2, 2023

Alice Palardy, age 93, passed away December 2, 2023.

Alice was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Palardy; loving mother of Antoinette (Dennis) Perliski; devoted grandmother of Brian (Kirsten) Perliski; proud great-grandmother of Owen, Ryder, and 1 more baby that’s on the way; and dear sister of the late Mary (Stanley) Tulak.

Visitation Friday,...

Jerry William Mikus

Nov 30, 2023

Jerry Mikus, resident of Warren, passed away on November 30, 2023, at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital.  He was 79 years of age.

Jerry was born on Oct 16, 1944, in Highland Park, son of the late Mitchell and Theresa (Charron) Mikus. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 38 yrs., loved motorcycling, playing cards, and playing pool on...

Loc The Dao

Nov 27, 2023

Loc The Dao, age 82, passed away November 27, 2023.

Visitation Sunday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Interment will take place in Vietnam at a later date.

Orlando Soliven Sison

Nov 23, 2023

Dr. Orlando Sison, M.D., a pioneer in the medical field and a beloved community leader, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after having attended the community Thanksgiving Mass at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church, where he collapsed as he was getting ready to visit with friends for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dr. Sison was born on...

Adam Michael Ramsey

Nov 22, 2023

Adam Michael Ramsey, age 41, passed away November 22, 2023.

Adam was the dear son of Luanne Abundis and the late Richard Ramsey; brother of Jesse Ramsey and Nick Abundis (Rebecca Jennex); loving father of Evelyn Ramsey; and partner with Jennifer Leideker. Adam was also survived by many nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Adam...

Dhoua Liz (Yang) Lao

Nov 13, 2023

Dhoua Liz Lao, age 45, passed away November 13, 2023.

Visitation Sunday, December 10, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, December 11, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the procession to Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township at 11:00 a.m. at Wysocki and Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan.

Marie (Martinez) Smith

Nov 13, 2023

Marie Smith, age 80, passed away November 13, 2023.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Lowell Raymond "Ray" Smith; loving mother of Lara "Nicki", Michelle, and Matt; and devoted grandmother of 8. She is also survived by 4 of her siblings and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Marie was a very good hearted...

Carol A. (Tyler) Polk

Nov 4, 2023

Carol Ann Polk, age 83, passed away November 4, 2023.

Carol was the beloved wife of L.C. Polk for 62 years; loving mother of the late James Polk, Keith Polk, and Lisa (Matthew) Cameron; and devoted grandmother of Tyler and Cooper Cameron.

She was passionate about caring for animals during her life. She even raised...

Arber Xhaferaj

Oct 29, 2023

Arber Xhaferaj, age 34, passed away October 29, 2023.

Arber was the beloved son of Faik and Aishe Xhaferaj; dear brother of Florian Xhaferaj, and sisters Blerina and Jonilda Xhaferaj.

Visitation Wednesday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Funeral Service Thursday, November...

Lucimar (Spinelli) Turner

Oct 28, 2023

Lucimar Turner, age 73, passed away October 28, 2023.

Lucimar was the loving mother of Patricia and Chloris Turner and the devoted grandmother of Ciara and Cameron Johnson. She will be forever grateful to her adopted family, the Turner’s. Lucimar is also survived by many siblings and other extended relatives currently living in Brazil.

Lucimar...

Donna Anne Spaniola

Oct 24, 2023

Donna Anne Spaniola, 70, of Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a life dedicated to serving others.

Donna was predeceased by her parents, Anne and Arthur, and her brother Michael. She is survived by her loving husband James Glancy, who was her rock and constant companion...

Calvin G. Vincent, Jr.

Oct 23, 2023

Calvin Glenn Vincent, Jr.; age 36, passed away October 23, 2023.

Calvin was the beloved husband for 11 years of Leann Vincent; loving father of Henry, Benjamin, Oliver, and Lillianna; dear grandson of the late Doe and the late Hank Salajka and Ted and Sharon Vincent; son of Calvin and Patricia Vincent; brother of Amanda (Mike Withee)...

Dorothy J. (Thornton) Higby

Oct 15, 2023

Dorothy Joyce Higby, age 90, passed away October 15, 2023.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Higby; loving mother of Dr. Kenneth (Diane) Higby, Raymond (Mary) Higby, Thomas (Linda) Higby III, Michael (Maria) Higby, James (Cindy) Higby, Robert Higby, and Stephanie Higby; devoted grandmother of 13 and many great-grandchildren.

Dorothy's top priorities...

Helen (Cox) Richards

Oct 14, 2023

Helen Richards, age 87, passed away October 14, 2023.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Donald Richards; loving mother of Sheri (John) Cook, Jeff (Janet) Richards, Trevor (Carmem) Richards; devoted grandmother of Brandon (Wendy), Shannon (Chris), Megan (James), Anton, Alexander, and Lauren; dear sister of the late Claudia, the late Myrna and Bonnie; and mother-in-law...

Eleanor J. (Atherton) Tacke

Oct 13, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” Jane Tacke, 84, was called to rest with Christ and died peacefully on October 13, 2023 surrounded by family.

Born on February 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, Eleanor was the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Gillett) Atherton.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School (Ferndale, MI).  She started her university studies at Miami University...