Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Eugenia (Gena) Huguenin, age 92, passed away December 10, 2020.

Gena was born and raised in Detroit and went to St. Rita School and Parish. Her parents immigrated from Poland. She had 5 siblings 2 of which are still living. She worked as a bank teller for National Bank of Detroit.  Gena was also an original member...

Dec 6, 2020

Leslie David Book, age 63, passed away December 6, 2020.

Leslie was survived by his sons, Leslie David Book II and Justin J.A. (Tiffany) Book; grandchildren, Kyle, Autumn, Lilly, and Emma Book; and brothers, Brian (Karen), Mike (Carrie), and Sky (Kym) Book.

Leslie was fascinated by things on wheels. He was a machinist, building parts...

Dec 4, 2020

Patsy A. Kosaski, age 83, passed away December 4, 2020.

Pat was the beloved wife of Ronald Kosaski for the past 64 years; loving mother of Diane (Jimbo) Cook, Donna (John) O'Leary, Janice (Bill) Halstead, and James Kosaski; devoted grandmother of Brandon (Lauren), Tamara (Evan), and Sarah; and proud great-grandmother of Mason, Mara, and Leo.

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Dec 3, 2020

Billy C. Ellis, age 94, passed away December 3, 2020.

Billy was the beloved husband of the late Frauline P. Ellis; loving father of the late Linda Carlisle and Diena L. Ellis; devoted grandfather of Courtney, J.R., and Ashley; proud great-grandfather of Ava; and brother-in-law of James Carlisle.

Billy's passions in life included golfing, bowling,...

Nov 18, 2020

Donald G. Richards, age 89, passed away November 18, 2020.

Don was the beloved husband of Helen Richards; loving father of Sheri (John) Cook, Jeffrey (Janet) Richards, and Trevor (Jennifer) Richards; devoted grandfather of Brandon (Wendy) Cook, Shannon (Chris) Ramee, Megan (James) Iordanou, Anton Richards, Alexander Richards, and Lauren Richards; and dear brother of the late Jan...

Nov 16, 2020

George J. Spix, age 97, passed away November 16, 2020.

George was the beloved husband of the late Helene Spix; loving father of George Spix, the late Cathy Hefner, Thomas (Christine) Spix, Robert (Mary) Spix, and Mary (Jay) Zimmerman; devoted grandfather of Andy (Anna) Spix, Teresa Spix, Nathan (Anna) Spix, Elizabeth (Amber) Chunn, Justin Spix, Erin Spix,...

Nov 12, 2020

Gary Eugene Massey, age 78, passed away November 12, 2020.

Gary was the beloved husband for 51 years of Jessie Massey. Dearest father of Stacy Hatherill and Susan Massey. Dearest great-grandfather of Luke, Carter, and Annabella.

Preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Alvilda Massey, brother, Harve Massey, and grandson, Daniel Rickert.

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Nov 4, 2020

Patricia Amelia Coffee, age 85, passed away November 4, 2020.

Pat of the beloved wife of Ronald Coffee; loving mother of Karen (Paul) Lamberti, Christiane (David) Pietras, Rosemary Tavi, Sharon (Chris) Cylkowski, and Patricia (Lloyd) VanNorden; devoted grandmother of Anthony, Michael (Julie), David, Stephen, Matthew, James, Kelly, Chad, Sara, Alyssa, and Dominic; and dear sister of Bernadine...

Nov 2, 2020

Emerson L. Mix, age 89, passed away November 2, 2020.

Emerson was the beloved husband of Mary B. Mix; loving father of Douglas (Leslie) Mix, the late Jacqueline Easterbrook, and Evelyn Victor; devoted grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 27; and father-in-law of Eric Easterbrook.

Emerson Mix was a man defined by his cheerful and...

Oct 31, 2020

Mary M. Varga (nee: Javorski), age 77, passed away October 31, 2020.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late George Varga; dear sister of Rose (Richard) Hold, Bernie Stacey, Frank (Rita) Javorski, Cecelia Stramsak, Cathleen Case, and Geraldine (Robert) Kukielka; and aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Mary was known for her love of...

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...