Obituaries

Heather Burkheiser

Dec 14, 2022

Age 41

Loving mother of Autumn, Chase, and Piper. Beloved daughter of Doug and the late Evona McDonald. Sister of Michael McDonald.

Memorial Service Saturday, 10am at Hill Crest Bible Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family

Diane M. Raymond

Dec 14, 2022

Celebrating Diane Raymond Diane was born on October 27, 1933 to Ruth (nee: Baker) and John Cragg in Cleveland, Ohio. Diane's parents divorced in 1935. Diane and her mom lived in Cleveland until the war broke out in December 1941. In January of 1942, Diane's aunt invited them to move to Detroit and they did so. Diane's mom was...

David Andrew Mather

Dec 10, 2022

David Andrew Mather. Age 49. David passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Beloved son of Carol and the late William. Loving brother of Jeanine (Jean-Jacques) Plane, Stephen George, Kathleen (the late Robert) Saley and William (Jennifer) Mather. Dearest father of David, Daniel and James. Dear uncle of Nick, Charles, Mathieu, Emaleigh and Carole. Visitation will be on Thursday,...

Francis E. Gorski

Dec 9, 2022

Age 89

He was born in Detroit, MI to Frank and Anna Gorski.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Kathleen (Korte) Gorski and his sisters, Dorothy Menefee and Doris White.   He is survived by his five children, Kathleen (Tom) Smith, Terri (Steve) Felger, William (Michele) Gorski, Karen Gorski, Susan (Bob) Kafka,...

Jeff Frehse

Dec 9, 2022

Age 59

Beloved son of the late Robert and Rita.  Dear brother of Rob and the late Debra Mullins and Denise.  Adored uncle of Zachary Mullins, Isaac, and Violet.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Cremation has taken place.

Dorothy Ann Raczkowski

Dec 8, 2022

Age 84

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Linda (Don) Locascio. Devoted Grandma of Joe Locascio and Jeff Locascio. Sister of Mike Mikolajczak, Leo Mikolajczak, and Judy Skinner. She was deeply loved and will be missed by nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Memorial Mass Saturday, January 14, 2023 11am St. Mary, Cause...

Dee Czach

Dec 8, 2022

Age 91

Beloved wife of the late Anthony.  Loving Mama of Rick (Rebecca), Deborah (Dave) Gatt, Janice (Michel Chaland) Lorraine, Laura (Mark) Rubbo, David, and Marilyn (James) Czach-Bono.  Cherished Grandma Dee of Susan Valerie, Jason, Byron, Larissa, Austin, Jackson, Jennifer, Sarah, Lisa, Staci, Nichia, Marissa, Samantha, and Michael.  Adored Great-Grandma Dee of Dimitri, Brayden, Jocelynn, Ethan and...

Flora Ann Cocora

Dec 6, 2022

Age 85

Beloved wife of the late Nicholas Sr. for 62 years. Loving mother of Christina (Scott) Hebert, and the late Nicholas Jr. Baba of Nathaniel Lazarus, and the late Blaise Hebert, and Stephanie and family. Sister of Julian Subu. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation Friday 4 pm – 8pm with...

Martin Vern Ferris

Dec 6, 2022

Age 82

Beloved husband of Deebe. Dear father of Martin, and Jeffrey (Lisa). Brother of Gary and the late William, and James.

Visitation Wednesday 4 pm - 8 pm. Funeral service 11am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Burial 1pm at Roseland Park Cemetery.

Ted Campbell

Dec 6, 2022

Age 67

Loving Dad of Michael (Pam) Campbell, Steven Campbell and Melanie Byrne.  Cherished grandpa of Alexis Campbell, Shelby Taylor, Nicholas Seewald, Ethan Campbell, Peyton Campbell, Layla Byrne and Logan Byrne.  Dear brother of Paula Biolchini and Doug Campbell.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed, especially by his dogs Checkers, Vaughn and the...

Patricia Ann Tusick

Dec 6, 2022

Patricia Ann Tusick. Age: 86 years old. Pat passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Beloved wife of William G. McDonald M.D. Dearest Daughter of Catherine A. Toby. Dear sister of Louis Toby, Helen June Blazis and Bernard Toby. Dear Aunt of Patricia Blazis-Voight, Jill Sloan, Gregory Case, Jason Case, Nichole Budnick, Bernard Toby, Stacy Toby and Jennifer A....

Paul Chetcuti

Dec 5, 2022

Age 75

Paul joined the Lord on December 5, 2022. Born on October 10, 1947 in Paola, Malta.

At 4 years old he traveled to the United States, grew up in Detroit and finally settled in Dearborn Heights. At 19, he volunteered to serve with the 173rd Airborne during the Vietnam War.

He...

Luella 'Lou' Katherine Emery

Dec 5, 2022

Age 99

Loving daughter of the late Herman and Martha (nee: Oker) Goebel. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, Michigan, and was a graduate of Sebewaing High School 1941. As a graduate of Bay City College majoring in business, she was employed by Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan and also by Saginaw General Motors...

Jack E. Wiater

Dec 5, 2022

Age 64

Loving father of Michael, Scotty, Jessica (Zack) Smith, and Alyssa. Grandfather of 6. Son of the late Jerome and Betty Wiater. Long time friend of Kim Wiater.

Cremation has taken place

Richard S. Megenity

Dec 4, 2022

Age 89

Dear husband to Mary for 68 years. Loving dad of Valerie (Brad) Belcher, Gerald Megenity, and Janine (Ramesh) Iyer. Cherished grandpa of Brandy, Bradley, Katrina, Rachel, Genevieve, Matthew, Joseph, Neena, and Reyka. Adored Great-grandpa of Savannah, Landon, Samantha, Logan, Preston, Bryson, Matthew, Michael, Malachi, and Charlie.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Tanya M. Vega

Dec 3, 2022

Tanya M. Vega. Age 56. Tanya passed away at her home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Beloved mother of Brandon (Chelsea a.k.a. Shelly) Vega-Belanger. Loving daughter of John (Dottie) Vega and Mary Ann (Chris) McLaughlin. Dearest sister of Todd (Julie a.k.a. Jewels) Vega, Tim (Chrissy) Vega and the late John Vega. Dear aunt of Kayla, Gracie, Tim, Jacob, Jessica...

Azpasia 'Alice' Mellian (Nee Donisie)

Nov 30, 2022

Age 93

Azpasia 'Alice' passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  She had a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on September 2, 1929, in Regina Saskatchewan.  Her family moved to Windsor when she was 11, where she was raised. She married William Mellian Jr., her lifetime love in March of 1951. They...

Robert F. Klosner

Nov 29, 2022

Age 71

Dear father of Ian, Cameron (Nicole), Sarah (Keith) Brantley, and Joel. Loving grandfather of Cristofer, Cassie, Brendin, and Laine. Great grandfather of Jasiah. Brother of the late Leonard. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association.

Marilyn Sue Eiben (Nee: Pollard)

Nov 29, 2022

Age 69

Marilyn went to be with Jesus on November 29th, 2022. Beloved wife of Greg. Loving mother of Dawn and Carrie (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Cody. Sister of Sandy & Paul, Mark, and Doug. Daughter in law of Shirley. Sister-in-law to Doug and Mike. Aunt/Mooney to Amy (Craig), Michelle (Brian), Melanie, Scott (Kim),...