Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Teresa Kaczynska Szczomak was a caretaker at her core. Whether at a fun event or during a trying time she was always there with her skillful homemade cooking to make sure no one went hungry. In life she enjoyed foraging for mushrooms, gardening and trekking through the peacefulness of her Palms escape. The pride she had for her grandson...

Dec 23, 2023

Thomas William Griffin Jr., age 94, passed away on December 23, 2023.

Thomas was the beloved husband of the late Nora Griffin; loving father of Mike (Mary Calys) Griffin, Kathy (the late Scott) Snyder, Karen (Vic Ventimiglia) Griffin, Dan Griffin, Patrick (Ying) Griffin, and the late Dennis Griffin; devoted grandfather of Mackenzie (Jesse), Morgan, Mark, Michael, Jennifer,...

Dec 22, 2023

Janet Thi Van, age 50, passed away December 22, 2023.

Visitation Tuesday, December 26, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday, December 27, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Visiting will start at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, until the time we will leave for...

Dec 22, 2023

Kathleen "Memaw" Gawel passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at the age of 79.

She was born on August 30, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas.  Dearest Mother of Christine (Ricky) Velasco; Memaw of Zachary (Sarah} Velasco, Chad (Erin) Velasco, Jestin (Lucy) Tice, Emily Tice; and aunt of Kevin (Becca) Morgan.  Preceded in death by her husband, Royal...

Dec 21, 2023

Francis Delano Hammond, age 82, passed away December 21, 2023.

Francis was the loving father of Warren Hammond.

Francis loved keeping up on the drama and action of the WWE on TV and a good nap. Rest in peace; you will be missed.

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Dec 17, 2023

Marsha E. Senkowski, age 78, passed away December 17, 2023.

Marsha was the beloved wife of the late Thaddeus "Ted" Senkowski; loving mother of the late Richie Zellinger, the late Michelle Zellinger, Linda Kriss, Elaine (David) Gorak, and Helene (Joseph) Wanczyk; devoted grandmother of Jenese (Patrick) Dorris, Jennifer (Adam) Jansen, the late Jessica Engle, and Raychelle Zellinger;...

Dec 11, 2023

Norbert Francis Gadzinski, age 95, of Madison Heights, passed away December 11, 2023.

Norbert was the beloved husband of the late Jane Gadzinski; loving father of the late Michael (the late Nancy Proctor) Gadzinski, Timothy (Karen) Gadzinski, the late Patrick Gadzinski, and Annette (Jim) Masserant; devoted grandfather of Rachel (Cam) Lewis, Laura Gadzinski, Steven Gadzinski, the late...

Dec 8, 2023

Bernice Bott, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2023.

Bernice was the beloved Wife of the late Gilbert Bott; loving mother of Dennis (Lori Blumenstein-Bott) Bott, Janis (Frank) Caliguri, Larry (Jody Pear) Bott, David (Lori) Bott, Steve (Traci) Bott, and Mike Bott; devoted grandmother of Ellie (Jim), Kyle (Kristina), Justin (Jill), Stacie (Patrick),...

Dec 2, 2023

Pamela Shade, age 75, passed away December 2, 2023.

Pamela was the loving sister of Janice (Charles) Bernheardt and dear aunt of Todd Fox, Joel Bernheardt, Dawn Green, Susan (Scott) Blomberg. She was also survived by 5 great-nieces, Emily, Kate, Amanda, Alexa and Adyson and 1 great-nephew Brian as well as 2 great-great nieces and 1 great-great...

Dec 2, 2023

Alice Palardy, age 93, passed away December 2, 2023.

Alice was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Palardy; loving mother of Antoinette (Dennis) Perliski; devoted grandmother of Brian (Kirsten) Perliski; proud great-grandmother of Owen, Ryder, and 1 more baby that’s on the way; and dear sister of the late Mary (Stanley) Tulak.

Visitation Friday,...

Nov 30, 2023

Jerry Mikus, resident of Warren, passed away on November 30, 2023, at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital.  He was 79 years of age.

Jerry was born on Oct 16, 1944, in Highland Park, son of the late Mitchell and Theresa (Charron) Mikus. He worked at Ford Motor Company for 38 yrs., loved motorcycling, playing cards, and playing pool on...

Nov 27, 2023

Loc The Dao, age 82, passed away November 27, 2023.

Visitation Sunday, December 3, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Interment will take place in Vietnam at a later date.

Nov 23, 2023

Dr. Orlando Sison, M.D., a pioneer in the medical field and a beloved community leader, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, after having attended the community Thanksgiving Mass at St. Hugo of the Hills Catholic Church, where he collapsed as he was getting ready to visit with friends for Thanksgiving Dinner.

Dr. Sison was born on...

Nov 22, 2023

Adam Michael Ramsey, age 41, passed away November 22, 2023.

Adam was the dear son of Luanne Abundis and the late Richard Ramsey; brother of Jesse Ramsey and Nick Abundis (Rebecca Jennex); loving father of Evelyn Ramsey; and partner with Jennifer Leideker. Adam was also survived by many nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Adam...

Nov 13, 2023

Dhoua Liz Lao, age 45, passed away November 13, 2023.

Visitation Sunday, December 10, from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Monday, December 11, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the procession to Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township at 11:00 a.m. at Wysocki and Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan.

Nov 13, 2023

Marie Smith, age 80, passed away November 13, 2023.

Marie was the beloved wife of the late Lowell Raymond "Ray" Smith; loving mother of Lara "Nicki", Michelle, and Matt; and devoted grandmother of 8. She is also survived by 4 of her siblings and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Marie was a very good hearted...

Nov 4, 2023

Carol Ann Polk, age 83, passed away November 4, 2023.

Carol was the beloved wife of L.C. Polk for 62 years; loving mother of the late James Polk, Keith Polk, and Lisa (Matthew) Cameron; and devoted grandmother of Tyler and Cooper Cameron.

She was passionate about caring for animals during her life. She even raised...

Oct 29, 2023

Arber Xhaferaj, age 34, passed away October 29, 2023.

Arber was the beloved son of Faik and Aishe Xhaferaj; dear brother of Florian Xhaferaj, and sisters Blerina and Jonilda Xhaferaj.

Visitation Wednesday, November 1, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Wysocki & Wilk Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan. Funeral Service Thursday, November...

Oct 28, 2023

Lucimar Turner, age 73, passed away October 28, 2023.

Lucimar was the loving mother of Patricia and Chloris Turner and the devoted grandmother of Ciara and Cameron Johnson. She will be forever grateful to her adopted family, the Turner’s. Lucimar is also survived by many siblings and other extended relatives currently living in Brazil.

Lucimar...

Oct 24, 2023

Donna Anne Spaniola, 70, of Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and a life dedicated to serving others.

Donna was predeceased by her parents, Anne and Arthur, and her brother Michael. She is survived by her loving husband James Glancy, who was her rock and constant companion...