Obituaries

Dec 22, 2025

Barbara Sue Simpson (nee: Lemke), Age 74 of Westland, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2025.

She was born on December 18, 1951 in North Tonawanda, New York to the late Raymond and Thelma Lemke.

Barbara enjoyed watching a variety of sports, and spending time with her family. She was also hardworking and dedicated to...

Dec 18, 2025

Age 84.

Beloved husband of Mary Ann for 64 years.  Loving dad of David Jr. (Virginia), Nichol (Robert) DeLuca, Joseph (Valerie), and Daniel (Jill).  Cherished grandpa of David III (Amanda), Elijah, Michael, Danielle, Breann (Stephen), Andrew (Samantha), Maxwell, Oliver, and Cooper.  Adored great-grandpa of Leena.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...

Dec 16, 2025

Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Mary-Frances (Brian) VanBuhler, Anne-Marie (Mike) Lentz, and Sheila (Matt) White. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Laura) VanBuhler, Gemma VanBuhler, Maggie (Alex) Bustamante, Thomas VanBuhler, Conor VanBuhler, Julia (Tony) Gutierrez, Allison (Garrett) Bush, John Lentz, Dominic Lentz, Jacob White, Clare White, James White, Maria White. Great-grandmother of Mariela...

Dec 15, 2025

Age 92

Beloved husband of Diane. Dear father of Toni G. (the late Ron) Monastiere, Pastor Vincent J. (Pastor Pamela S.) Nader, Athena M. (Raymond) Ziolkowski, Naomi E. (Dr. Joshua) Similuk, and Nicole L. (Dr. Kyle) Borgert. Loving grandfather of Veronica 'Roni' (Brett), Vincent, Carol Ann (Les), Anthony (Denise), Vincent 'Rocky' (Jenny), Naomi, Samuel (Joie), Stephen (Tiffany),...

Dec 13, 2025

Age 92

Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Billy, Thad (Deb) and Andy. Devoted grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, and Melissa, Great grandfather of Brody. Dear brother of Sarah Hansen. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A Memorial Service will take place in March...

Dec 13, 2025

Age 84

Beloved wife of the late Homer. Loving sister of Tom (Debbie) Cyma. Devoted dog mom of the late Troubles. She will always be remembered for her love of music and dancing. She was long time member at Guardian Lutheran Church. Patricia was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Dec 12, 2025

Age 91

Beloved wife of the late James Kline. Loving mother of Denise (Brian) Hardy. Adored grandmother of Caitlin (Maxx) Scicluna. Cherished great-grandmother of Scarlett and Violet Scicluna. Dear sister of John Moore. Carol was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Michigan Humane...

Dec 12, 2025

Linda Picchi Height, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of devotion, service, and unwavering strength.

Linda is survived by her loving husband, Robert Height; her sisters Michele (late William) Babcock, Denise (Gary) Gerisch, and Lisa (Robert) Kujawa; her daughters Kathryn (Aaron) Peacock and Alexandra (Lee) Bunting; and...

Dec 9, 2025

Dr. Muhammad Firoze Javaid, 87, dedicated physician, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren on December 9, 2025. He was born on January 8, 1938 in Saharanpur, India to Faizan Ahmed Ansari and Jameela Begum.

Dr. Javaid practiced internal medicine in Monroe, Michigan for forty-plus years. He also served as Chief of...

Dec 8, 2025

Age 82

Pre deceased by her mother and father and 3 siblings. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Visitation Friday, December 19th, 2 pm – 8 pm with a Sorority Ceremony at 6pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City. In...

Dec 7, 2025

Age 66.

Beloved wife of David.  Loving mother of Michael (Christine).  Cherished nana of Hailey.  Dear sister of Suzanne Snyder, Shelly (Ken) Busch, Kevin Wilson, Lisa Wilson, and the late Yvette Henning and James Wilson.  Adored daughter of the late Marilyn.

Diane was a wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She...

Dec 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished and devoted mom, Karen Rose Paczas, 73, on December 6th. She was surrounded in love by her children and grandchildren. She fought a good fight with dignity and grace.

Karen's joy in life was her family, cherishing moments with her children and five grandchildren. She always made...

Dec 5, 2025

Age 63

Husband of Debra. Dear father of Dylan Nesbitt and Kelsea Harris. Grandfather of Emma Lynn Harris and Emery Harris. Loving son of Cecilia and the late Richard Sr. Brother of Richard (Brenda) Nesbitt and Lisa Tackett. Uncle of nephew, Corey Mooney and niece, Morgan Nesbitt. Celebration of Life will be held this spring when interment...

Dec 5, 2025

Age 82.

Loving mom of David, Daniel (Angie), and Stephen.  Cherished grandma of Sydni, Clay, Troy, Trevor, Tyler, Amber, and the late Danielle.  Dear sister of Cheryl (Asa) Mahssney and David Kuhn, and the late Paul Kuhn, and Norman Kuhn.  Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Edith Kuhn.  She was very dearly loved and will be...

Dec 3, 2025

Age 92

Beloved husband of the late Charlene.  Loving dad of Joan (Gregory) Madden, Donna (the late Charles) Dupuis, David, Barbara  Martin (James Martin), and Mary (John) Nurmi.  Cherished papa of Gregory II, Kelly, Patrick (Erica), Bill (Kati), Michael (Karise), AJ, Erin, Jeff, Melissa, Lauren, and Jessica.  Adored great-papa of Blaze, Evan, Adrian, Ezekiel, Elizabeth, Victoria, Madalene,...

Dec 3, 2025

Age 72.

Beloved husband of Bobbie for 31 years.  Loving dad of Katie (Jon) MacInnis, Cherished papa of Luke and Delaney.  Dear brother of Norman (Janice), John (Debra), Jim (Cindy), and Danny (Susan).  Best friend of Rambo.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially his beloved dog,...

Dec 2, 2025

Age 75

Loving mother of Steven Riedel (Jessica Korneder) and Derek Riedel. Cherished grandma of Travis and Sophia. Beloved sister of Mitchell (Colleen), Kevin (Lynn), and the late Paul and Janet. Dear aunt of Christopher, Tracy, Deron, Andy, Adrian, Ketzel, Prairie, Calder, and Hannah. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation is...

Dec 1, 2025

Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Joe (Elena), Dan (Violet), Marius (Lidia), Magdalena (Benjamin), Gabriela (Dan), Claudia (the late Alex), Marcel, Sorin (Mihaela), Benjamin, Ovidiu (Tabitha), Eugen (Nadia), Cornel, Daniela (Daniel), and the late Adrian. Grandmother of Chris (Evelyn), Jessica (Derek), Timothy (Linda), Jennifer (Anthony), David (Rebecca), Joshua, Jonathan, Nathanael (Kristen), Jacob...

Nov 27, 2025

Age 89

Beloved wife of the late Willard Gaylord and the late Raymond O'Rourke.  Loving mother Kathleen (Michael) Manarina, Patricia (Walt) Stuart, Sharon (the late Ronald) Nanney, and Sandra (Dean) Wright. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Harmony), Anthony (Jessica), Michelle (Mitch), Thomas, Robbin (Joe), Ron (Shana), Keith (Tracie), Kevin (Maria), and the late Matthew. Great grandmother of Eli,...

Nov 27, 2025

Beverly Jean Schmitt, née Blencoe 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, on November 27, 2025.

Beverly was a devoted wife, mother, and educator, remembered for her beauty, sharp wit, keen intellect, kindness, and sense of family.

Born in New York state December 3, 1942 to Lloyd and Louise Blencoe, hard-working...