Obituaries

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...

Apr 21, 2022

Stacey C. Pisarski, age 51, passed away April 21, 2022.

Stacey left behind her beloved dogs, Bravo and Libby. She was survived by her parents, Gerald and Sandra Pisarski; siblings, Kristi (Salvador) Placencia, John (Pamela) Pisarski, and Joanne (John) Rajer; and nieces and nephews, Amanda, John Jr., and Melissa.

Stacey loved being a soldier and...

Apr 19, 2022

Richard Chester Slaski, age 79, passed away April 19, 2022.

Richard was the beloved husband of Dolores Slaski for 53 years; loving father of the late David Slaski, Michael Slaski, Sharon (Nickolas Schuchard) Slaski, Ken "Mudd" (Alana) Slaski, Thomas Slaski, and Stephen Slaski; devoted grandfather of Rachael, Jessica, Justin, Lea, Evan, Katelyn, Lily D., Maverick, and Bonnie;...

Apr 14, 2022

Joann Okuniewski, age 88, passed on April 14, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent and her daughter Cynthia.   Joann married Vincent “Okie” Okuniewski on May 29, 1954.

Joann is survived by her children Tina (Kevin) Green, Michael (Victoria), and Lisa (Jeff) Erfourth.  Proud Grandma of Jennifer (Danny), Vincent, Ashlee, James (Julie),...

Apr 13, 2022

Gail S. Eddy, age 84, passed away April 13, 2022.

Gail was the beloved wife of the late Leroy Eddy; loving mother of Cindy (Paul) Rekowski, Tammy Weaver, the late Debby (the late Allan) Debuck, and Mark Eddy; devoted grandmother of Nichole (Alan Buelow) Rekowski, Stephanie Rekowski, Jeffrey Rekowski, Jason Weaver, Eric (Devon) Weaver, and Bryan (Stevie)...

Apr 12, 2022

Ruth Anne McKaig age 80 Passed away Tuesday April 12th .She was the beloved wife of William. Dear mother of William McKaig and Thomas (Amy) McKaig. Sister of Beth Clees and the late John Besancon. Loving Grandmother to Kelsey and Kayla. A private family service is planned. In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Michigan Humane...

Apr 9, 2022

Scott A. Sanday, age 59, passed away April 9, 2022.

Scott was the loving father of Zachary (Chelsea) Sanday and step-son of Winifred Sanday. He was predeceased by both his parents, Fredrick and Joyce Sanday.

Scott’s life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.

Arrangements are...

Apr 2, 2022

John Frederick Wilson, age 62, passed away on April 2nd, 2022 surrounded by family after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. John was the beloved husband of Mira for 26 years. He was the son of David Wilson and the dear Son-In-Law of Henry and Bozenna Rozkowski. He was loved by his sisters Laurie (Mike) Boutorwick and Sue (Evan)...

Mar 1, 2022

Helen Rhea, age 88, passed away March 1, 2022.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Robert Rhea; loving mother of Debra (Tim) Strnad, Robert Rhea, Steven Rhea, and Richard Rhea; Grandmother of Jason Strnad of Taiwan, Steven Strnad, Krystelle (Tim) Evangelista, Sean (Shiori) Strnad of Japan, and Amanda (Dan) Kreschmer; Great Grandmother to Vincent, Jude,...

Mar 1, 2022

Eugene John Mikulski, age 74, passed away March 1, 2022.

Eugene was the beloved husband of Linda Mikulski; loving father of Laura (Ben Wojdyla) Mikulski; and devoted grandfather of Lillian Wojdyla.

Visitation Friday, March 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with an 11:00 a.m. Prayer Service at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road,...

Feb 24, 2022

Charles Katynski, age 91, passed away February 24, 2022.

Charles was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary Katynski; loving father of Esther (Greg) Petrovich, Chuck (Karen) Katynski, John Katynski, Andrew (Ann) Katynski, Edward (Michele) Katynski, Suzie (Chris) Orjada, and the late Rosie; devoted grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 5.

Visitation Monday, March 7,...

Feb 23, 2022

Jerry Allen Lynn, age 73, passed away February 23rd, 2022, in Madison Heights, Michigan. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan on July 27th, 1948, and was the dear son of Marcellus Dyer Lynn and Bessie Tapp Hearin.

Jerry was a proud member of the Roofers Union - Local 149 for 49 years. During those years, he...

Feb 15, 2022

Shirley L. DeFazio, age 82, passed away February 15, 2022.

Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Ralph DeFazio for 49 years; loving mother of Michael DeFazio and Deanne (John) Rupe; devoted grandmother of Zachary and Jenna Rupe and Ian DeFazio; and dear sister of Dorothy and Joann.

Shirley simply loved doing crafts of...

Feb 13, 2022

Robert David Brinkman, age 91, passed away February 13, 2022.

Robert was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jeanne Brinkman for 41 years; loving father of Jeanne (Jeff) Pileri and Douglas (Julia) Brinkman; devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Geoff) Blake, Eric (Katelyn) Brinkman, and Juliane (Eric) Timmreck; proud great-grandfather of Sam, Wesley, and Eliza; and dear brother...

Feb 10, 2022

Sarah Morgan Hawthorne, age 39, passed away February 10, 2022.

Sarah was the beloved companion of Shawn Daldine; loving mother of Alyssa, Samantha, Emma, and Alanna Daldine; dear daughter of Lisa (Vito) Zerilli and the late Morgan Grubowski; sister of the late Matthew Grubowski, David (Ashley) Shelton, Ashley Grubowski, Dale Grubowski, and Nichole Grubowski; and granddaughter of...

Feb 9, 2022

Xhemal Iliazi, Age 64, of Sterling Heights, suddenly passed away on February 9, 2022 . Beloved husband of Emine Iliazi for 29 years.  Loving father of Eraklea Iliazi and new grandfather to Astoria Rose Bulat. Visitation Friday, February 11, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Funeral Saturday, February 12, visitors...

Feb 6, 2022

Mr. Samuel Lee Hellams received his celebratory wings on Sunday February 6, 2022.

After a long battle of illnesses, he passed away in his sleep at Rockdale Piedmont Hospital in Georgia, where he also resided with his daughter Gail and his son-in-law Kent.  Samuel was born October 3, 1933 in Gray Court, South Carolina, he was 88...

Jan 27, 2022

Bobby E. Bennett, age 87, passed away January 27, 2022.

Bobby was the beloved husband of the late Mildred Bennett; loving father of Barbara (Dave) Hanley, Kathy (Ken) Kennedy, and the late Eric Bennett; devoted grandfather of Erin (Rochelle), Jeff, Michelle (Jeff), Kyle (Ashlee), Kory, and Kris (Natasha); and proud great-grandfather of 7.

Bobby was...