Obituaries

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,...

Nov 26, 2019

Terokowskie, Frances age 89 of Warren  passed away November 26th. Frances  was the wife of the late Gordon and is survived by her Children; Joseph (Janice), Frank (Ann Marie) and Michele (Dale) Benoit. Grandchildren; Sarah Skurzynski, Adam Terokowskie, Amy Bleer, Marie Terokowskie, Dayna Benoit, Kelly Lehnert, Christopher Benoit and Sean Terokowskie.  Great-Grandchildren; Tyler, Lilly, Emmett, Jacob, Elora and the...

Nov 26, 2019

Robert C. Crennell, age 69, passed away November 26, 2019.

Robert was the dear son of the late Joseph and the late Harriet Crennell and loving brother of Mary Crennell, James Crennell, John (Christine) Crennell, and Brian Crennell.

Robert's life will be celebrated by family and friends and his memory will live on always.

Nov 15, 2019

George M. Peychich, age 92, passed away November 15, 2019.

George was the beloved husband of Doris Peychich; loving father of Michael (the late Brenda) Peychich, Donna Jones, Laura Marie (the late Timothy) Skewes, and Gregory (Cindy) Peychich; and devoted grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 14.

George's life will be celebrated by family and...

Nov 13, 2019

John Germain, age 95, from Clarkston, MI passed away November 13, 2019.

John was the beloved husband of the late Angeline Germain; loving father of Cheryl Sussman, Jodi (Randy) Germain Tolliver, and John (Beth) Germain; devoted grandfather of Rachel Ann Sussman, David Benjamin Sussman, Michael Aaron (Stephanie) Sussman, Payton Jordan Germain, Louie Benjamin Germain, and Jacqueline Randell...

Nov 11, 2019

Beverly A. Claycomb, age 64, passed away November 11, 2019.

Beverly was the beloved wife of Steven Claycomb; loving mother of Roxanne (Chris) Kapelczak, Paul (Jodie) Claycomb, and John (Justyna) Claycomb; devoted grandmother of Audri and Ayden Kapelczak, Colin and Carter Claycomb; dear daughter of Sophie and the late Alex Byzewski; and sister of Linda Brown and...

Oct 29, 2019

Arthur M. Wesolowski, age 92, passed away October 29, 2019.

Arthur was the beloved husband for 64 years of Concetta Wesolowski; loving father of Madelyn (Thomas) Wesolowski - Le Page; and grandfather of Richard (Jesica) Le Page.

Arthur loved his wife more than anything.  They had been together since they were 17 years old, and...