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Patricia A. Brown
Apr 3, 2025
Patricia A. Brown, 71, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Detroit, MI, went to Heaven on April 3, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1953 in Detroit, MI. She was involved with the Red Hats, and loved Bingo, the Eagles, and event planning.
Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jimmey R....
Florence Churilla
Apr 1, 2025
Florence Churilla, aged 94, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law in Lowell, Michigan.
She met her husband, John Churilla, at Transylvania Park and married him on September 17, 1955, at Descent of the Holy Ghost. They resided in Detroit and became active members of the Descent of the Holy...
Betty 'Pat' Atkinson
Apr 1, 2025
Betty 'Pat' Atkinson, passed peacefully on April 1, 2025 at Age 94. Loving Wife of the late Cyril 'York' Atkinson. Beloved mom of Pam (Chester) Parys, Tim (Tina) Atkinson, Sharon Osmond, and Margaret (Glen) Keely. Cherished grandma of Nicole, Shawn (Amanda), Jessica (Mike), Chris, Zara, Joelle, Trisha (Jamie), and Megan. Adored great-grandmother of Meadow, Xander, Zoey, Logan, Hope, Hazel,...
Cheryl 'Potsie' Keesee
Apr 1, 2025
Age 77
Beloved wife of Darrell for 54 years. Loving Ma of Carrie (Robert) Vermette, Brian (Jenny), and William. Cherished Nana of Dylan, Emily, Mathieu, Jordan, Brittany, Andrew, Shelbie, Melody, Madison, Bailee, Kyle, Carson, and Jenna. Adored Great Nana of Henry 'Skeeter'. Dear sister of Carol, Mary Kay, Deanna (James 'Randy'), Joseph, and Michael (Carol). She was...
Wayne Anthony Madlo, Jr.
Mar 31, 2025
Age 76.
Age 76, March 31, 2025. Cherished son of the late Wayne, Sr. and Lorraine. Beloved brother of Jim (Jean Marie), Janet Boyk, and Robin (Gerry) Coyne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family requests donations to Dementia Reasearch .
The family has chosen cremation.
Ralph C. Pomeroy
Mar 31, 2025
Ralph passed quietly in his sleep at the age of 90. Â Beloved husband of the late Geraldine (1970-1994) and Joyce (1959-1960). Dear step-father of Janet (Eric) Wigner and James Hall. Loving son of the late Robert and Lillian (nee: Pfaff) Pomeroy.
Ralph attended Detroit Public Schools, graduating from Cooley High School in 1952. He proudly served in...
Marilyn E. Cole
Mar 31, 2025
Age 92
Loving wife of William M. Cole. Â Survived by two children, William and Carrie, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Richard E. Hopkins
Mar 31, 2025
Age 85
Beloved husband of the late Barbara Jane. Dear father of Richard (Lana) Hopkins, Kimberly (the late Mike) Reaume, Tracy Redwine, and the late Brian. Grandfather of 10. Also survived by many great-grandchildren.
Derek R. Jednacz
Mar 31, 2025
Age 49
Survived by his children Ayla and Evyer, and their mother Dawnn. Son of Eileen and the late Ronald. Brother of Jeffrey. Cousin of Amanda and Brett.
In state Thursday 9 am until the  10 am Funeral Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to...
Debra A. Shrider
Mar 30, 2025
Age 70
Beloved wife of the late Dennis 'Michael'. Dear mother of Jamison (Erin) Neuburger, Sarah (Anthony) Shaw, and Catherine Lumpkin. Grandmother of Lucy, Alice, Trent, and Finn. Sister of Denise Goodhue, Kenneth (Rita) Devine, and Gary (Anne) Devine. Dearest friend of Glenda Ahern, Larry Stutch and David Neuburger.
Debra loved art and creativity. She...
Michael K. Briscoe
Mar 30, 2025
Age 77
Beloved husband of Connie for 50 years. Cherished father of Thor (Suzanne), Tina (the late James) McDaniel, Stephanie (John) Galdez, Colleen (Joe) Barton, Scott Butler, and the late Melinda Butler. Grandpa of Madison, L.T., Kaitlin, Julie, Joey, Anthony, Richie, Scoti-lyn, Joyce, Matt, and Naomi. Devoted brother of Sue (Buck), Nancy (Larry), Frank, Diane (Mark), Jim...
Chester Joseph Popek
Mar 29, 2025
Age 99
Beloved husband of the late Ann. Dear father of Joseph (Kimberly), Chester, Theresa (Anthony) Porada, Thomas (Sandra), and James. Loving grandfather of Cameron, Joseph (Amy), Jaclyn (Matthew), Christina, and Rachel (Will). Great grandfather of Lucy, Arthur, Bruno, and Siena.
Visitation Wednesday 3pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John...
Barbara Ann Stempniak
Mar 29, 2025
Age 82
Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Lisa, Saundra, Paula (Rob) Henika, and the late Thomas Jr. Dear sister of Maryanne (the late Donald) Shandorf. Cherished sister-in-law of Eileen Koza. Adored daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Kubiak.
She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...
Victoria L. Desanto
Mar 29, 2025
Victoria Louise DeSanto (Audia), age 97, made her grand entrance through the Pearly Gates on March 29, 2025. She was surely greeted by her husband, her love, our dad and papa, Mr. Dominic (Buddy) Vincent DeSanto, who has been waiting for her since 1986. We can only imagine the reunion; dancing, music, diamonds and furs, everything and more she...
Albert Gregory Apigian
Mar 28, 2025
Albert Gregory Apigian, age 80, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering faith.
He was the devoted husband of the late Martha for 35 wonderful years. Loving father of Sarah (Tina), Marijo (J.R.) Thomas, Laura (Douglas) Bennett, and the late Pegi (Jim) Branum and Christopher Brown. Cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather of...
Ramon Louis Coutinho
Mar 26, 2025
Ramon Louis Coutinho, age 80, of Allen Park, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 11, 1944, in West Virginia, he lived the greater part of his young life in Delray, Detroit with his late mother Stella and his large family. Ramon lived a life dedicated...
Joy Marguerite Blain
Mar 26, 2025
Age 87.
Beloved sister of Judith (John, Jr.) Santeiu and John (Edna) Rooks. Dear aunt of Anne (Kevin) Ellis, John, III (Elizabeth) Santeiu, Peter (Jennifer) Santeiu, and Michael (Valarie) Rooks. Great-aunt of 7 and great-great-aunt of 1. Daughter of the late John and Marguerite Rooks.
A Private Service will be held.
Gerald Eugene Klovski
Mar 24, 2025
Age 64
Loving son of Carolyn and the late Gerald. Beloved father of Gerald Jr. and Angela. Cherished grandpa of Peyton and Brady. Brother of Don, Carol, Sheryll, and the late Darold, Curt, and Ron. He will be deeply miss by my nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial Visitation, Friday, March 28th, 2pm until the 6pm...
Carol A. Lunsford
Mar 21, 2025
Carol Ann Lunsford, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Plymouth, Michigan, at the age of 86. Born on December 30, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, Carol lived a life full of love and dedication to her family.
Carol married her husband, Franklin Lunsford, in 1962, and they shared 37 wonderful years...
Susann I. Lewis
Mar 20, 2025
Age 64
Beloved wife of the late Don for 31 exciting years. Cherished mother of Rachel (Jermine) Bounds, and the late Anthony. Step-mother of Donnie and Jeff. Nana (grandma Sue) of Jayden, Noelle, J.R., Arianna, Amya, and Mackenzie. Sister of Jim (Marsha) Breen, Julie (Bill) Gemmell, Mary Jo (Calvin) Congden, and the late Catherine and Margaret. She...
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