Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2023

Calvin Glenn Vincent, Jr.; age 36, passed away October 23, 2023.

Calvin was the beloved husband for 11 years of Leann Vincent; loving father of Henry, Benjamin, Oliver, and Lillianna; dear grandson of the late Doe and the late Hank Salajka and Ted and Sharon Vincent; son of Calvin and Patricia Vincent; brother of Amanda (Mike Withee)...

Oct 15, 2023

Dorothy Joyce Higby, age 90, passed away October 15, 2023.

Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Higby; loving mother of Dr. Kenneth (Diane) Higby, Raymond (Mary) Higby, Thomas (Linda) Higby III, Michael (Maria) Higby, James (Cindy) Higby, Robert Higby, and Stephanie Higby; devoted grandmother of 13 and many great-grandchildren.

Dorothy's top priorities...

Oct 14, 2023

Helen Richards, age 87, passed away October 14, 2023.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Donald Richards; loving mother of Sheri (John) Cook, Jeff (Janet) Richards, Trevor (Carmem) Richards; devoted grandmother of Brandon (Wendy), Shannon (Chris), Megan (James), Anton, Alexander, and Lauren; dear sister of the late Claudia, the late Myrna and Bonnie; and mother-in-law...

Oct 13, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” Jane Tacke, 84, was called to rest with Christ and died peacefully on October 13, 2023 surrounded by family.

Born on February 13, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, Eleanor was the daughter of Harold and Margaret (Gillett) Atherton.  She was a graduate of Lincoln High School (Ferndale, MI).  She started her university studies at Miami University...

Oct 10, 2023

Waydine Jeanette Bayer born April 6, 1925 to parents, Wyatt Jacob and Zadie Ethel Bayer. Waydine was born in Nashville, Tennessee. After several times temporarily living in Detroit, Michigan, the family finally moved to Detroit when Waydine was 17 years old. She graduated her senior year from Pershing High School in Detroit. She worked for Unisys Corp. for 37...

Oct 7, 2023

Peter Taras Tchupyk, age 24, passed away October 7, 2023.

Peter was the beloved son of Taras and Elzbieta Tchupyk; dear brother of Paul Tchupyk and Sophia Tchupyk; and grandson of Teresa and Ivan. He was also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will all miss him dearly.

Visitation Wednesday, October 11,...

Oct 6, 2023

Gerald F. Quill, Jr.; age 64, passed away October 6, 2023.

Gerald was the husband of Janice Quill; the son of the late Gerald F. Quill, Sr. and the late Kathleen M. Quill; father of Victoria Foste and Shaun (Sara) Slesinski; grandfather of Stella, Sylvia, and Sawyer; brother of Denise (Lee) Thomas and Susan (Ed) Piro; and...

Oct 2, 2023

Rose Nina Balowski, age 92, passed away October 2, 2023.

On October 17, 1930, Hamtramck’s Zinow Street was graced with the presence of a firecracker named Rose Nina Garbarino, lovingly born to Edward Garbarino and Anna Crimaldi. As a wife to the late Normand (Carl) Balowski, and the fiercely proud mother to Rosalie, Norman, Nina, Eddie, and...

Sep 28, 2023

Bonnie Lou Misuraca, age 92, passed away September 28, 2023.

Bonnie was the beloved wife of the late Tony Misuraca and loving mother of Judy Sturner, Patty (Ted) Kelter, Lori Nelson, Gary Nelson, and Trudi Nelson. She was also the devoted grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7.

Bonnie was a country girl through and...

Sep 20, 2023

Verbie Gene England, Jr. AKA Bub "short for a long story".

Bub, age 65, of Warren, Michigan passed away September 20, 2023. Bub was born on August 23, 1958, in Sparta, Tennessee to Jean and Verb England. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen, his sons, Andy (Becka) England and Mike (Maggie) England, grand-animals, Dexter, Oliver,...

Sep 19, 2023

Loving father to Kristine Hedberg, Rebecca (Timothy) Heacox; devoted grandfather to Stephanie (Neil) Gudenau, Sean Heacox, Joseph Kuehn; and great-grandfather to Margot, Olivia, Henry, and Thomas.

Beloved admirer to Tanner, Teddy, Lily, and Lulu.

Charles was a pipefitter at Ford Motor Company for 42 Years. He also served in the U.S. Army.

He...

Sep 9, 2023

Peter Elias Mukhtar passed away September 9th, 2023 at the age of 37. He was born in Warren, Michigan on October 31st, 1985.

Loving husband of Ashley (nee: Ruskowski) Mukhtar; beloved son of Ghassan and Nadia (nee: Ateek) Mukhtar; adored brother of Paul and Patrick; cherished son-in-law of Steven (Deborah Cory) and Carol Ruskowski; and grandson of...

Sep 4, 2023

Juanita Pedri, age 88, passed away September 4, 2023.

Juanita was the beloved wife of the late Eugenio Pedri; loving mother of Jonita (the late Michael) Jendrusina, Anita (Bob Badgley) Hafner, and Tammy (Brett) Jayroe; devoted grandmother of Brett Jr., Heather, Kent, Jennifer, David, Robert, and Shannon; proud great-grandmother of Theodore, Jaden, Bentley, Brandon, Alexander, and Benjamin;...

Aug 27, 2023

Dianne L. Ellis, age 76, passed away August 27, 2023.

Dianne was predeceased by her parents, Billy and Frauline Ellis,and sister, Linda Carlisle. She is survived by her brother-in-law, James Carlisle, her nieces and nephews, Courtney, J.R., and Ashley, and her great-nieces, Ava and Haven.

Dianne loved her family more than anything but just after...

Aug 25, 2023

Erwin A.J. Stirnweis, age 91, passed away August 25, 2023.

Erwin was the beloved husband of the late Marlene K. Stirnweis (nee: Schneider); loving father of the late Cameron, Jeffery, Shari, Sandra, and Virginia and dear brother of Gertrude F. Young (nee: Stirnweis).

Erwin was a lifelong lover of travel.  Starting at age 7, as...