Obituaries

Aug 22, 2021

Klementyna Filarska, age 60, passed away August 22, 2021.

Klementyna was the beloved wife of Wesley Pawlikowski; loving mother of Arthur, Agatha, and Adam Pawlikowski.

She was a very creative person, having studied painting and drawing back in Poland, and instilled that same creative tendency in her children. She was always classy and had a...

Aug 15, 2021

Badi Nakhleh, age 84, passed away August 15, 2021.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Badi was the beloved husband of Emily Nakhleh; loving father of Maria (Craig) Leland, Elias (Nada) Nakhleh, and George (Kim) Nakhleh; devoted grandfather of Andrew Leland, Sofie Nakhleh, Caleb Nakhleh, and Lila Nakhleh.

Visitation will be...

Aug 14, 2021

Raymond Bargiel, age 86,  of Cass City and formerly of Detroit, entered eternal life on August 14, 2021. Beloved husband of Genevieve for 59 years.  Devoted father of John (Leslie) and David (Marie).  Dearest grandfather of Joseph, Eric, Steven and Catherine.  Ray also leaves behind his faithful companion Sunny.  Raymond served in the United States Army and after his...

Aug 11, 2021

Steven J. Martin, age 56, passed away August 11, 2021.

Steven was the dear son of the late George and the late Shirley Martin and brother of the late Michael Martin, Regina (Greg) Ciavattone, Renee (Don) Brune, Laurie Torre, and Scott (Amy) Martin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Steven was a...

Aug 8, 2021

Raymond Boudreau, age 88, passed away August 8, 2021.

Raymond was the beloved husband of Anna Boudreau for 63 years; loving father of Marina (Gregory) Bogus, Robert Boudreau, and Mark Boudreau; devoted grandfather of David Marsiglio and Kailee Bogus; proud great-grandfather of Domenic and Jada Lynn; and dear brother of Cora Stoppart, Loren Boudreau, the late Angus...

Aug 5, 2021

Nancy Patricia “Patsy” (Patryjak) Gasiorowski born February 4,1937, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2021 surrounded by loving family at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital at 8:54 in the evening. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend.

Prior to and following a recent fall at her longtime home she loved...

Jul 27, 2021

Ibtihaj Daoud Yousif, age 75, passed away July 27, 2021.

Ibtihaj was the beloved wife of Habeeb Hanna; loving mother of Ammar Hanna, Fady (Rita) Hanna, and Melad Hanna.

She was a very devout person with a deep spiritual connection with God. She talked to Him often through her daily prayers.

Funeral Mass...

Jul 21, 2021

Jenette Bernice Taylor, age 90, passed away July 21, 2021.

Jenette was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Taylor Jr; loving mother of David M. (Lora) Taylor and Michelle M. Taylor; devoted grandmother of Zachary and Joshua; proud great-grandmother of Austin; and dear sister of Mary (the late Charlie) Theut, Sharon (the late Frank) Theut,...

Jul 1, 2021

Barbara Joyce Strauss, age 79, passed away July 1, 2021.

Barbara was the loving sister of Mary A. Schulte, the late Henry R. Schulte, John J. Schulte, Thomas E. (Donna) Schulte, the late James Schulte, and Margaret A. (Frank) Maher; sister-in-law of Janice Schulte and Gloria Schulte; and aunt of Monica, Tara, Amber, Heidi Jo, Thomas, Robert,...

Jun 29, 2021

Linda Sue Reardon, age 73, passed away June 29, 2021.

Linda was the beloved wife of the late John Reardon; loving mother of the late Michael Reardon, the late John Reardon, and Scott (Erin) Reardon; and devoted grandmother of Liam Reardon.

Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, at Apostolic Christian Church, 29575 Wentworth, Livonia,...

Jun 23, 2021

Nick Apostol of Warren passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Nick was an Eastern High graduate, veteran and long time Eastern Market restauranteur. He relished his many adventures camping.  First, in his youth as a Boy Scout, then as a young man with friends.  He loved music and played the violin.  Nick won many awards for his...

May 31, 2021

Barbara A. Usakowski, age 84, passed away May 31, 2021.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Usakowski; loving mother of Philip (Veronica) Usakowski, the late Robert Usakowski, and John (Cyndi) Usakowski; grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 3; dear sister of Robert (Karen) Szymanski and the late Larry (the late Cookie) Szymanski; and niece...

May 28, 2021

Darlene Joyce Pelkey of Warren passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021 at the age of 86.

She was surrounded by her children.  Darlene is being reunited with her husband Harold I. Pelkey, who predeceased her on Sept. 23, 2008 and her son, Kenneth Edward on October 21, 1988.  She is survived by her children Karen...

May 21, 2021

Irene Janiszewski, age 95, passed away May 21, 2021.

Irene was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Janiszewski for 63 years; loving mother of Cathy Seifert, Michael Janiszewski, and Cynde Janiszewski; devoted grandmother of Carrie (LaMont) Mitchell and Marianne (Steve) Mouton; proud great-grandmother of Thomas, Kiara, Michelle, Janae, Elise, and Stevie; sister of Raymond (Lexi) Durda,...

May 19, 2021

Marlene K. Stirnweis, age 88, passed away Mar 19, 2021.

Marlene was the beloved wife of Erwin A. J. Stirnweis; loving mother of the late Cameron, Jeffery, Shari, Sandra, and Virginia Stirnweis; and dear sister of the late Richard Schneider.

Marlene was very active at her church, St. Patrick Episcopal Church in Madison Heights. Not...

May 12, 2021

Dawn E. Lewis, age 78, passed away May 12, 2021.

Dawn was the beloved wife of William Lewis for 60 years; loving mother of Wyll Lewis and Carrie (Colin) Harris; devoted grandmother of Casey Radish and Sara Joye; and dear sister of Hopie (Richard) Walter. She was predeceased by her parents, George and Hope Hoffman, brother, Bud...

May 6, 2021

Wojtylo, Leo (age 91) May 6, 2021. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Robert, Renautta, Rachelle (Jeffery) Treece, Renee (Kevin Suhajda), Rena (James) Sinclair, and Ronald (Marilyn Palleschi). Predeceased by his loving daughter Roxanne. Loving Dziadzia of Topher, Alyssa, Danielle, Christina, Lauren Nicolas, and great-granddaughter Piper. Uncle of Barbara (Claude) Milsap and Jack Whittier. Leo retired from the...

May 5, 2021

On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, Lisa Marie Kowalski, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 55.  Lisa was born in Detroit, MI to the late Theodore and Dolores Kowalski.  First and foremost, Lisa was dedicated to her children and grandchildren and took great pride in every precious moment she had with them.

She enjoyed...

Apr 27, 2021

Robert Allen Proffitt, age 65, passed away after a long battle with cancer on April 27, 2021.

Robert was the beloved husband of Monica Proffitt and dear brother of Linda (Bob Bryske) Pawlowski and Kathy (Mandi) Proffitt.

Robert was a fun-loving guy and everyone loved his sense of humor. He was a strong supporter of...

Apr 26, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Sammut, passed away April 26, 2021 at the age of 77. He was the son of the late Anthony and Stella Sammut.

Tony was the beloved husband of Evelyn Sammut; loving father of Robert Anthony Sammut and Jennifer Rebecca (Kevin) Taylor; devoted Nenu (grandfather) of Hannah and Jessica; and dear brother of Josephine (Wallace) Ridgley...