Obituaries

Feb 9, 2020

Charlotte L. Goralski, formerly of Hazel Park, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020, after an extended illness. She was 59 years old. Mother of Christine Cyll and Randie Goralski (Bryce Burden) and “Grandma” to Mason Masters and Brooklynn Gaval. Charlotte is also survived by her sister Martha Rosebrook (Michael) and one niece, Danielle Rosebrook. She was preceded in...

Jan 31, 2020

James Haldane, age 85, passed away January 31, 2020.

James was the beloved husband of Lorene; loving father of Terry (Thomas) Oparka, Denise (Edward) Egrin, Laurie (Eric) Mitchell, the late Keith Haldane, and the late Duane Haldane; devoted grandfather of Tina (Jeremy), Thomas Jr. (Abby), Erica, Bradley, Ava, and Maxwell; proud great-grandfather of Eve, Ivan, Quinn, and...

Jan 24, 2020

Robert E. Lewis Sr., age 91, of Warren, Michigan, passed away January 24, 2020.

Robert was the beloved husband of Elaine for 68 years. Loving father of Patricia, Jacqueline (David), Robert Jr. (Bernadette), Kenneth, Richard (Ann), and James. Proud grandfather of Thomas (Debra), Rebecca (Mike), Lisa, Robert III, Steven, and Lauren. Devoted uncle to thirteen nieces and...

Jan 23, 2020

Captain James Harold Ross age 69 passed away January 23rd 2020 at his home. In his early years, Jim Ross lived on East Kirby Street in the old Poletown Neighborhood of Detroit. He attended St. Hyacinth grade school, served in the United States Air Force and retired from the Detroit Fire Department after 30 years of loyal service. After...

Jan 21, 2020

Sharron A. Nikitin was a nurse who had the gift of serving others. Her sweet, compassionate, loving, selfless spirit was evidence of her relationship to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She passed away peacefully, on January 21, 2020. She was born on August 9, 1935, to the late Homer and Ethel Kauffman in Highland Park, Michigan....

Jan 21, 2020

Michaeline Badaczewski, age 96, passed away January 21, 2020.

Michaeline was the beloved wife of the late Warren A. Walker and the late Stanley Badaczewski; loving mother of Patricia Walker and the late Raymond Walker; devoted grandmother of Jennifer (Rodrigo) Caballero and Lisa (Jerry Brazeau) Joseph; proud great-grandmother of Rodrigo, Bella, and Lila; and dear sister of...

Jan 8, 2020

Edmond (Ed) Julian Van Elslander, P.E. was born in Detroit on August 18, 1937.  His father, Leon (Leo) was a veteran of the Belgian Cavalry in World War One and toolmaker.  His mother, Margaret DeMaecker, was a native of Rochester, New York.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet (nee Majewski), his son Roger Leon Van...

Jan 7, 2020

Alexander Debash, age 94, passed away January 7, 2020.

Alexander was the beloved husband of the late Jeanette Debash; loving father of Patricia (Dennis) Kaptur and Alexander (Susan) Debash; and devoted grandfather of Caralyn Debash, Katelyn Kaptur, and Nicholas Kaptur.

Al loved his food trips, outings, and stay-ins. His coffee clubs at McDonald's and Burger...

Jan 4, 2020

Lucille F. Yankee, age 89, passed away peacefully in her Warren, MI home on January 4, 2020.

Lucille was the beloved wife of the late Ervin Yankee; loving mother of Dwaine Yankee, Judy Mekjian, Patricia (Mark) Weir, and Charles (Nina) Yankee; devoted grandmother of Nicholas Mekjian, Jessica Yankee, Andrew Yankee, and Jennifer Weir; and dear sister of...

Dec 25, 2019

John Michael Fleming, age 86, passed away December 25, 2019.

John Michael was the beloved husband of Margaret Fleming; loving father of the late Nancy Fleming, Michele Sivec, and Sean Fleming; devoted grandfather of Michael (Leonela), Nicole, Jonathon, Ally, Corey, Colin, Jayla, and Skylar; proud great-grandfather of Shaylee and Riley.

He was an ordained Anglican...

Dec 23, 2019

Patty Jo Dahmen, age 67, passed away December 23, 2019.

Patty was the loving daughter of Rita and the late Joseph Dahmen; dear sister of the late Jerry Dahmen, Kathy (Frank) Brabenec, and Michael (Denise) Dahmen; devoted aunt of Mark, Paul, Julie, Sheri (Joseph), Stacey (Kevin), Christopher, and the late Joseph William; and proud great-aunt of Samantha,...

Dec 22, 2019

Merle Ivan Nikitin, age 87, passed away December 22, 2019.

Merle was the beloved husband of Sharron Nikitin; loving father of Mark Ivan (Susan) Nikitin, Keith Merle (Janet) Nikitin, Linda Amanda Nikitin, and Kathleen Sharron Nikitin; devoted grandfather of Kimberly (Jason) Seimer, Daniel (Aimee) Nikitin, Ryan (Katie) Nikitin, and Alexander Nikitin; proud great-grandfather of Oliver, Jude, Madeleine,...

Dec 20, 2019

Arthur D. Smolinski, age 96, passed away December 20, 2019.

Arthur was the beloved husband of Virginia Smolinski; loving father of Vernon Smolinski, the late Jaret Smolinski; Michelle (Robert) Tomolillo, and Robert Smolinski; father-in-law of Donetta Smolinski; devoted grandfather of Jessica (Adam), Alexa, Erika (Joe), Elyse, Leia, Brooke, and Robbie; proud great-grandfather of Clayton, Natalie, Nathan, and...

Dec 16, 2019

Cynthia L. Parton, age 73, passed away December 16, 2019.

Cynthia was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Lee Parton Jr; loving mother of Heather Parton; devoted grandmother of Jordan Matthew Parton and Conner Lee Mason; and dear sister of Robert, Harold, Patricia, and Mark Petree.

Cynthia loved her church, North Warren Free Will...

Dec 16, 2019

Walter J. Kuc, age 96, passed away December 16, 2019.

Wally was the beloved husband of the late Lillian and the late Helen Kuc; step-father of David (Marilyn) Cooke, Joan, Beverly, Sharon, William, and Robert; grandfather of Bradley Cooke, Justin (Kelsey) Cooke, and Kara (Patrick) Fiedler; great-grandfather of Natalie; dear brother of the late Joseph Kuc, the...

Dec 14, 2019

Helen E. Opsasnick, age 93, passed away December 14, 2019.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Robert A. Opsasnick; loving mother of Kathleen Bunge, Robert K. (Julie) Opsasnick, and Randall J. (Vivian) Opsasnick; devoted grandmother of Vanessa (Thoresten) Ritter, Jason Bunge, Hailey (Gabriel) Snyder-Laus, Marta Opsasnick, Andrew (Morgan) Opsasnick, Kimberly (Michael) Groesbeck, Karen Opsasnick, and...

Dec 12, 2019

Nicholas T. Kaptur of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 85.  He was born September 15, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Nicholas and Marie  (nee: Kozlowski) Kaptur.

Nicholas was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Kaptur for 61 years.  Loving father of Debbie (Archie) Myers, Mark (Kim) Kaptur,...

Dec 9, 2019

Jerry T. Sawicki, born Jerzy Tadeusz Sawicki, age 62, passed away December 9, 2019.

Jerry was the beloved husband of Helene Sawicki for 22 years; loving father of Justin Sawicki and Julie Sawicki; dear brother of Joanna Morgowicz, Bozenna Szybowicz, and John Sawicki; son-in-law of Esther Kosova; and brother-in-law of Sally (Leonard) Grossman, Linda Hindman, and Dr....

Dec 3, 2019

Crilakshmi Sari Devi Suprapto (born Somchitt Indapata), age 83, passed away December 3, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raden Mas Mahhardi Suprapto; loving mother of Emma-Kristina (Brian S.) Fayz; devoted grandmother of Alexander A. and Olivia Y. Fayz; and dear sister of Somsri Srichuen, Somsak Khanthikoon, and Somjade Khanthikoon.

Crilakshmi was...

Dec 1, 2019

Helen Zawacki, age 98, passed away December 1, 2019.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Shirley (Douglas) Misiuk, Linda (Jon) Meeks, and Tom Shaw; devoted grandmother of Amy (Matt) Earing, Christopher (Beth) Misiuk, Julie (Mik) Neville, and Allison (Joey) Goris; proud great-grandmother of Brady & Brooke Earing, Emeryk & Kaiya Misiuk,...