Robert Kotlarz
Mar 6, 2024
Robert "Bob" Kotlarz, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and public servant, passed away on March 6th, 2024, in Detroit. He was born on May 29th, 1958, to Bernard and the late Julia Kotlarz in his hometown of Detroit.
Bob will be remembered as a loving father to Brooke Dooley, Ryan (Caroline), and Lindsay (Daniel) Cuper. His...
Sandra Lou Thomas
Mar 5, 2024
Age 76.
Beloved wife of the late Billy Ray Thomas. Loving mother of Glenn (Tracey) Kupel and Robert Kupel. Cherished grandmother of Devon, Cameron, and Kendal.
The family has chosen cremation.
Memorials can be made in her name to Alzheimer's Association or American Diabetes Association .
Richard 'Dick' Wludyka
Mar 5, 2024
Age 84
Beloved husband of Marlan for 63 years. Dear father of Richard Jr. (Val), Barbara (Dave) Lindlbauer, Chris (Daniele), Jonathan (Sébastien) Riley, and Rushie (Steve) Bean. Loving grandfather of Joshua Wludyka, Jeremy (Lindsey) Lindlbauer, Lisa (David) Gonzalez, Richard III (Jenna), Jesse Lindlbauer, Sarah (Thomas) Halewicz, Noah Lindlbauer, Isaac Bean, Ella Bean, and Sophia Wludyka. Great grandfather...
Ana Gafencu
Mar 5, 2024
Age 76
Beloved wife of the late Marcel Gafencu. Loving mother of 7 children: Corneliu (Mihaela) Gafencu, Cristian (Alina) Gafencu, Catalin Marius (Monica) Gafencu, Doru Gafencu, Florin (Kim) Gafencu, Cornelia (Danut) Leuciuc, & Alin (Adriana) Gafencu. Cherished grandmother of 25 grandchildren: Sam (Sarah) Gafencu, Christine (David) Stamate, Sarah Gafencu, David (Adelina) Gafencu, Amy Gafencu, Jessica Gafencu, Emily...
Anthony Smarsh
Mar 4, 2024
Age 56
Beloved son of Diana and the late Harry. Dear father of Kasara and Tyler. Grandfather of 4. Brother of Darryl (Jennifer).
Memorial visitation Saturday 1 pm - 6pm with a 5 pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.
Jennifer Misenar
Mar 3, 2024
Age 43
Loving mommy of Noelle (Malik) Burke, and Nathaniel Burke. Cherished grandmother of one on the way. Dear sister of Jason (Lisa), Jamie, Angie (Don), and the late Jody, and Jeremy. Beloved sister-in-law of Christina. Dear life long friend of Patricia Gillespie. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews,...
Mercedes Przybylski
Mar 3, 2024
Mercedes Przybylski. Age 92. Passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Przybylski. Loving mother of Pamela (Jack) Szpytman and Duane (Jill) Przybylski. Cherished grandma of Marisa, Jonathan (Chelsea), Aaron, Paradise, Parker and Preston. Dearest daughter of the late Encarnacion and Juana Trejo. Dear sister of Olivia Hemming, Richard Trejo, the late Celestina Quintina,...
Mary Ellen Klask
Mar 3, 2024
Mary Ellen Klask. Age 82. Passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late Marvin Klask and the late John Bolger. Loving mother to Kevin (Maria) Bolger, John (Srujana) Bolger, Gregory (Patricia) Klask, Theresa (John) Betori, and Andrea Blizman. Cherished Grandmother to Megan, Kyle, Matthew, Jack, Rachel, Lexi, Stephanie, Kimberly (Michael), Caitlin, Ethan, Anthony, Joseph, Vincent, Jacob,...
Mary Alice Corby
Mar 3, 2024
Alice Corby, age 90, of Garden City, died peacefully at home on March 3, 2024.
Alice was born in Detroit and graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School in 1951. She worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. Alice loved life to the fullest. She reveled in spoiling her nieces and nephews, piling...
Cynthia Rose Burwitz
Mar 2, 2024
Cynthia Rose Burwitz, 53, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Craig J. Burwitz. Loving mother of Alexandria (Nate) Lamb and Jared Burwitz. Cherished grandmother of Skyler Lamb. Dear sister of Christopher Vega. Cyndi was a beautiful, funny, witty and smart lady. She loved her job in the medical field and would do anything for her family and friends....
Dominic Tiano
Mar 2, 2024
Age 37
Cherished son of Renee and the late Robert Tiano. Dear brother of Rhenai, Angela (James) Broad, and Robert Jr. (Heather). Loving uncle of Emily Broad, Matthew Williams, and Joshua (Gina) Williams.
The family has chosen cremation.
Robert 'Bob' Smith
Feb 29, 2024
Bob, age 89, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee: Martin). Dear father of Sheri (Jimmy Dukes) Parsons, Keith (Dawn) Smith, and Stacey Dempsey. Loving grandfather of Brent (Katie) Parsons, Ryan (Katie) Smith, Brandon (Kristen Gantz) Smith, Travis (Hannah Benschoter) Smith, Aaron Dempsey, Austin (Kyla Heyd) Dempsey, Preston Dempsey, Ellie...
Nathan 'Nate' Goff
Feb 29, 2024
Nathan Patrick Goff passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday February 29, 2024. He was born on September 3, 2003, in Dearborn Michigan to Jacob Harlin and Andrea Goff. They resided together in Taylor until 2004, when he moved with his mom to be with family in West Virginia. In 2009, he moved in with his father and his family...
Charles Bennett
Feb 28, 2024
Charles Raymond Bennett, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. Born on June 14, 1929 to Carl and Rose Bennett, he was a lifelong resident of Garden City, Michigan until recently where he resided in New Boston, Michigan with his daughter Denise.
In 1952, he married his beloved wife, Jean Vernet Hummel in a beautiful ceremony at...
Jack Lazenby
Feb 27, 2024
Age 69
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Brian (Archana), and Shelly (Troy) Neff. Loving grandfather of Owen, Aaron (Ashley), Justin, Mira, and Joel. Brother of Deborah (Robert) Grech, Diane (the late Larry) Burge, and Cheryl Gort. Brother-in-law of Harold (Sherry), Gerald (Barb), Grace (the late Bob), Kathleen (John), and the late Leonard, Mary,...
Florence 'Flo' Mattis
Feb 27, 2024
Age 98
Florence was born in Ubly MI on August 6, 1925. She was one of 11 children. She attended school in a one-room schoolhouse, literally walking 2 miles each way. At the age of 18 Flo headed to Detroit during the winter months with her sisters; her first job was at Kroger. Her future husband, Frank,...
Matthew Konchel
Feb 25, 2024
Age 87
Beloved husband of Carol for 64 years. Dear father of Matthew, Christopher (Lisa), and Michelle. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Kaitlyn, Justin, and Jed. Brother of Margaret (Micky) Elridge, Bill (the late Judy), and the late Peter (Jan), Barbara (Joe) Wiseman, and George (Margaret).
Memorial Visitation Wednesday, March 13th, 4 pm until the 6...
Judith Powell
Feb 24, 2024
Judith Kay Powell, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Born on May 11, 1949 to William and Ruth Lenhart, she was a lifelong resident of Dearborn Heights.
In 1968 she married her husband, Gerald, in a small ceremony at Dearborn Baptist Temple in Dearborn Heights. Together they built a family and raised a daughter, Melissa. Judy...
Judy Opiela
Feb 24, 2024
Age 73
Dear mother of Michael (Jennifer) Gondek, Stephanie (Michael) Remley, and Gregory (Carah) Gondek. Grandmother of Christina, Abigail, Sarah, Griffin, Henry, William Gondek, and Stephen Remley. Sister of Mike (MaryJo) Opiela, Ken (the late Joan) Opiela and Joe (Teresa) Opiela. Judy was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces...
Timothy S. Laba
Feb 21, 2024
Age 65
Loving father of Timmy (Ashley). Cherished grandpa of T.J.. Caring brother of Rob, Sue (Jim) Gale, Lisa (Mark) Penrod and the late Michael Laba, and Jeanette Fields. Beloved son of the late Robert and Betty. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation Tuesday...
