Obituaries

Sep 10, 2024

Frances H. Baranowski. Age 102, Passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Alphonse Baranowski. Loving mother of James (Cheryl) Baranowski and John (Juanita) Baranowski. Cherished grandma of Philip Baranowski, Michael (Kristen) Baranowski, Julianne Baranowski, Catherine (Philip) Anderson and Jennifer (Arnold) Varela. Great grandma of Henry Anderson and Victoria Anderson. Dearest daughter of the late Joseph...

Sep 10, 2024

Age 47

Beloved husband of Regina for 22 years. Loving dad of Logan and Emma. Cherished son Susan and the late Glenn. Dearest brother of Matthew (Katherine). Adored son-in-law of Roger and Sandra. Dear brother-in-law of Nicole & Tim. Loving uncle of Alex, Addison, Jillian, Cooper, and Elyse. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Sep 8, 2024

Joseph Emanuel Young. Age 58. Joseph passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Maggie Young. Loving father of Melissa (James) Harris and Gino Young. Dearest son of the late William and Imelda Young.Dear brother of Pauline (Tony) Montebello, Bill (Linda) Young, Tony (Emily) Young, Jessie (Larry) Mizzi, John (Lacey) Young, Margaret (Gordon) Ray, Mary Ehlert and...

Sep 8, 2024

Vivien Jaros-Calleja. Age 63. February 20,1961 - September 8, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vivien Jaros-Calleja, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend, on September 8, 2024. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by love and her family. Vivien was born on February 20, 1961, in Manhattan, New York, the daughter...

Sep 7, 2024

Age 91

Devoted father of Michael, and Lisa (Michael) Sylvestre. Loving Papaw of Annabelle, Olivia, Sophia Sylvestre, and Ross Tomasovich. Caring brother of the late Joseph and John (Dorothy).

He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Cremation took place privately and a Celebration of Life...

Sep 7, 2024

Age 93

Beloved wife of the late Verne for 66 years. Devoted mother of Terri (Brian) Harleton, Annette (David) Longtine, Patti Mepham, and Gerald Mepham. Loving grandmother of Brian, Erin, Kevin, Lee, Marie, Amy, Meagan, and Christopher and great grandmother of 13. Dear sister Norma Jean (the late Ed) Bak, Kathleen 'Kitty' (Leo) Buresh, Joann (Fred) Sanscrainte,...

Sep 6, 2024

Age 60

Beloved father of Gary II, Megan (Robert) Lapp, and the late Justin. Loving grandfather to Justin and Jackson. Brother of Monica (Johnnie) Pollert, Robert "Skip" (Karla), Bridget "Bunny" Grewal, Kevin, and Norman Jr. (Stephanie) Schroder.  Son of the late Joanne Schroder and the late Robert "Pops" Walker, Stepson of Norman Schroder Sr. Chip also leaves...

Sep 5, 2024

Age 71

Dear son of the late Lewis and Ernestine Chastang. Beloved father of Wytosha Chanel Stephens and Raymond Lewis Chastang, Jr. Loving grandfather of Kiara Sharnise Thacker, William Louis Chastang, and Akari James Coney. Cherished brother of Delores Smith, Anthony (Iris) Chastang, Wayne (Sheryl) Chastang, Kevin Chastang, and Carla Chastang. Preceded in death by Leo Chastang,...

Sep 5, 2024

Dolores Dowd (Dolly D)

Dolores Dowd, born August 9, 1937, in Detroit, MI, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024. She married her beloved husband, Earl (Big E), on September 5, 1959, and together, they cherished over six decades of marriage.

Her loving children survive Dolores: Earl Dowd, Gary (Gina) Dowd, Patrick (Debbie) Dowd, and...

Sep 3, 2024

Barbara J. Havershaw. Age 86. Barbara passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Loving mother of Randy Curry and Linda (Tom) Sokolnicki. Cherished granny of Tom, Tim, and Kim. Dearest daughter of the late Francis S. and Pearl F. Thomas. Dear sister of Gaylord (Linda) Thomas. Godmother of Sheila (Serge) Walters. In Barbara's early adult years, she was involved...

Sep 3, 2024

William (Bill) John Schofield Sr. October 5, 1932 - September 3, 2024 William (Bill) John Schofield Sr. Age 91, passed peacefully on September 3, 2024. He was a longtime resident of Dearborn and was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn, in 2019. Loving father of William Jr. (Jennifer), Debra (the late Alan Sr.) Debolt, Janice (James) Leach,...

Sep 2, 2024

Age 74

Beloved wife of Walter 'Butch' for 54 wonderful years. Loving mother of Michelle (Stephen) Steinhilb-Juris, and Lisa Aquilina. Adoring grandma of Evan, Joshua, and Gemma. Sister of the late Dennis Gibart. Sister in law of Linda Gibart, Michael (Arlene), and Richard (Cathy). She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who...

Sep 1, 2024

Age 100

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Dr. Roger (Patricia), Dr. Darlene (Dr. Jerome) Bartkowiak, and Dr. F. Robert. Loving grandmother of Deanne (Seth Watkins) Bartkowiak, Marissa, Katelyn, Brandon, Ashley, Brianna, Robert, Michael, and Joseph. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Katherine Boroniec. Predeceased by all siblings: Walter Boroniec, John Boroniec, Mary...

Aug 31, 2024

Age 98

Beloved wife of Mario, and the late Henry. Dear mother of Henry Jr. (Angela) Rodriguez, James (the late Nancy) Rodriguez, Janet (Jonathan Bush) Yuchasz, Timothy (Barbara) Rodriguez, Edward Rodriguez, Patricia (Craig) Walker, Mary (Sammye Hicks) Hewson, Susan (Christopher) Koltunchik, Thomas Rodriguez, Joyce (William) Cichowski, and the late Gerald and Patrick Rodriguez. Loving grandmother of 21,...

Aug 30, 2024

Age 74

Beloved husband of the late Kathy. Loving dad of Erik and Ryan. Cherished grandpa of Sydney. Dear brother of Cindy, and brother-in-law of Lisa. Adored uncle of Melissa. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Wednesday 5 pm - 8 pm with 6 pm Family Sharing at the John...

Aug 30, 2024

Edward G. Rakowski. Age 88. Edward passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Loving father of Gregory A. Rakowski and Leigh Anne Hooks. Cherished grandpa of Eric (Jennifer), Brianna, Dominic and Alyssa. Dearest son of the late Alexander G. and Victoria Rakowski. Dear brother of Barbara J. Militello. There will be a Memorial Gathering for Family and Friends on...

Aug 29, 2024

Age 92

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mom to Lenora ("son" Vince) and Michael (Brandy). Loving Nana to grandchildren Ericka, Zachary, Tyler, Brianna, Conner, Wesley, & Joey. Adoring Nana to her great grandchildren Jax and Adi. Treasured sister to Jody Keller. She was loved by her family and friends who will miss her deeply.

Aug 29, 2024

Age 80

Beloved husband of Barbara for 58 years.

Dear father of James C. (Cindy) Dorre, Timothy W. (Brenda) Napier, Daniel I. Napier, Steven D. (Robin Leinwand) Napier, and Terry L. (William) Willis. Loving grandfather of Olivia Ann, Aiden Timothy, Bryce Timothy, Buddy, Jessica and Jason, Steven Jr., Michelle, Jennifer and Megan. Dear great grandfather...

Aug 29, 2024

Loving mom of Donna (Christian) Frank and David (Cheryl) Rawlings. Cherished Gran of Alina and Anja. Dear sister of Elizabeth, Sandra, and John. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Deborah was a faithful and faith-filled Catholic woman in every way, who prayed fervently for others, the Church, her...

Aug 28, 2024

We are sad to announce that on August 28, 2024, we had to say goodbye to Lorna Mae Johnson, age 83, of Westland, Michigan. Though Lorna may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those she touched,

Lorna was born on April 19, 1941, to James...