Obituaries

Oct 31, 2020

Helen L. Merchel, age 98, passed away October 31, 2020.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Alois Merchel; loving mother of Tom Merchel, the late Bob Merchel, Jim (Roxanne Longczyski) Merchel, and Mike (Kathy) Merchel.  She was also survived by her granddaughter, Olivia, as well as 6 other grandchildren.

Helen was a great...

Oct 26, 2020

Ronald S. Edwards, age 65, passed away October 26, 2020.

Ron was the loving father of Theresa Edwards; devoted grandfather of Angel, Matthew, Aurora, and Damien; dear son of Beatrice and the late Billy Edwards; and brother of Karen Edwards, Kimberly Michol, Lynda M. Edwards, and Daniel Edwards.

Ron loved fishing, music, and family.  He...

Oct 16, 2020

James C. Hudgins, age 79, passed away October 16, 2020.

James was the beloved husband of the late Annette Hudgins; loving father of Robyn Hudgins, James (Anne) Hudgins, and Dustin (Marie) Hudgins; devoted grandfather of Mary Elizabeth, Nicholas James, Emilie Anne, Daniel James, Evan Marcus, and Isabella Clare.

James’ life will be celebrated by family...

Oct 13, 2020

Johnnie D. Esteb, age 74, passed away October 13, 2020.

Johnnie was the loving father of John (Robin) Esteb and Lana (Randy) Easton; and devoted grandfather of Brianna Easton, Collin Easton, Scott Esteb, Ava Esteb, and Blake Easton.

Johnnie loved a good meal and a hard days work.  He worked many years at radio shack....

Oct 3, 2020

Scott Raymond Hirshey, age 66, passed away October 3, 2020.

Scott was the beloved husband of Diane Hirshey; son of the late John and the late Ruth Hirshey; brother of Gary (Judy) Hirshey, the late Nancy Berry, the late John Hirshey; brother-in-law of Christine Hirshey, Barbara (John William) Kaleto, Susan (the late George) Matus, David (Laura) Marcelewski,...

Oct 1, 2020

Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend to many, Christopher Cho from Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Michigan passed away unexpectedly near his childhood home in Massachusetts on October 1, 2020 at the age of 54 years.  He departed this earth with an overfilled heart doing what made him happy; visiting lifelong friends and staying by the ocean.

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Oct 1, 2020

Earl Robert Kowalsky, age 74, passed away October 1, 2020.

Earl was the beloved husband of Betty Kowalsky; loving father of Kristy (Matthew) Parzych and Connie (Bob) Brown; and devoted grandfather of Matthew Brown.

Earl was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam.  Once he returned home, he went to...

Sep 25, 2020

Russell Eric Crawford, age 30, passed away September 25, 2020.

Russell was the beloved husband of Megan A. Crawford; son of Daniel Crawford and Luanne Crawford; and grandson of Dick and Donna Hellner and the late Robert and the late Anne Crawford.

Russell loved the feel of the outdoors. He enjoyed boating, hunting, and fishing. ...

Sep 14, 2020

Mark A. Enger, age 54, passed away September 14, 2020.

Mark was the husband of Jennifer Enger; loving father of Derek Gibson, Kalyn Gibson, Leanne Enger, Hailey Enger, and Sarah Enger; devoted grandfather of Alyssa, Gema, Phillip, Trevor, Raylyn, and Sevena; son of the late Kenneth and the late Dorothy Enger; and dear brother of William (Marla)...

Sep 13, 2020

Stanley Hirsekorn, age 96, passed away September 13, 2020.

Stanley was the beloved husband of Janina Hirsekorn; loving father of Donna (Robert) Ulicny, and Ann (Ed) Jones; devoted grandfather of Eric (Sarah) Ulicny, Megan Ulicny, Tiffiny LeMaster, Monique (Velton III) Vanderford, Tonda (Frank) Lafeuillade; and proud great-grandfather of Morgan Lafeuillade, Payton, and Ford Vanderford, Amelia Ulicny, and...

Sep 12, 2020

Marion V. Bonk, age 89, passed away September 12, 2020.

Marion was the beloved wife of the late Edward Bonk; loving mother of Duane (Lorelei) Bonk, Linda Bonk, and Tim Bonk; devoted grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 6.

Visitation Thursday, September 17, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440...

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Jane Cosmo, age 88, passed away September 12, 2020.

Mary Jane was the beloved wife of the late Edward Cosmo; loving mother of David (Kathy) Cosmo, Catherine (Rob Langley) Cosmo, and Marie Cosmo; devoted grandmother of Nikki Rose Cosmo and Matthew (Lara) Prange; proud great-grandmother of Jasper and Oliver Prange; and dear sister of Anne Rospond....

Sep 3, 2020

Geraldine Grayson, age 87, passed away September 3, 2020.

Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late James Grayson Jr.; loving mother of James Sidney (Mary Hines) Grayson, Greta (Clamon) Taylor, Debra (Kelvin) Hutcherson, Jacqueline Grayson, and Mark Anthony (Tracy) Grayson; devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 10.

Visitation Thursday, September 10, from 4:00...

Sep 3, 2020

Jason Paul Moore, passed away, tragically, September 3, 2020.

Jason was the loving son of Melissa Thompson and Darin Moore; dear brother of Amber Thompson; and grandson of Harold Thompson, the late Mary Thompson, Paul Moore, June Moore, and the late Georgia Jackson.

Visitation Wednesday, September 9, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at David...

Sep 1, 2020

Julia H. Trzcinski (nee: Kruszelnicki), age 95, died quietly September 1, 2020.

Julia was born July 28, 1925 to the late John and the late Sophia Kruszelnicki (nee: Kimack).  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Trzcinski; loving mother of David (Karen) Trzcinski, the late Christine Trzcinski, and Barbara McKenna; devoted grandmother of Joseph,...

Aug 28, 2020

Jemileh Linda Emilia Hamed was born on October 16, 1960 to Clara Brown and the late M. J. Hamed, in Freetown, West Africa.  Jemi, as she was fondly referred to by close friends and family was the second born of six kids and was a dedicated and loving mother to her only daughter, Karina Kargbo.

Jemi attended...

Aug 28, 2020

Gerald R. Oppat, age 76, passed away August 28, 2020.

Gerald is the dear brother of Norman Oppat; loving father of Darlene Garrison, Jerry (Charity) Oppat, and Carolynn (Mark Puckett) Decocco; devoted grandfather of Anthony, Jean, Cody, Amanda, the late Annjenette, Kimberly, Antonio, Daniel, Nicholas, D’Angelo, and Alexzandrea; proud great-grandfather of Colton and Mason; and son of...

Aug 18, 2020

Carolann Hicks, age 84, passed away on August 18, 2020.

Carol was the beloved wife of the late Harrell Hicks, loving mother of  Lonnie Pate (Sharon), Claude Pate (Patty), James Lawson, and William Lawson (Jennifer), and devoted grandmother to Jason (Kara), Daniel (Jozlynne), Michelle, Kristi (Mario), Stacy (Jeremy), Palmer (Kloye), Holden, Delaney and Mack, and great-grandmother to...

Aug 17, 2020

Tadeusz “Tek” Kowcun, age 75, passed away August 17, 2020.

Tek was the loving companion for 28 years of Deanna G. Kostinko; father of Tom Kowcun; grandfather of Jon; and brother-in-law of Marvin (Teresa) Przeworski.

Visitation Friday, August 21, 3 – 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440...

Aug 15, 2020

Dianne L. Phythian

Visitation Tuesday, August 18, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at David Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren.  Graveside Service Wednesday, August 19, 3:00 p.m. at Oakview Cemetery, 1032 N. Main Street, Royal Oak.