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David Hedger

David Hedger

Dec 19, 2022

Age 70.

Beloved husband of Lisa. Dear dad of David Michael ( Marcie), Amy, Nicole McManman, and Joe (Chelsea Dobos) Kalski. Cherished papa of Gwendolyn, Hayden, Brooke, and Cora. Dear brother of Gary, Sally (Michael) Miller, Debbie (John) Martin and Richard. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Gwen. David was very dearly loved...

Gheorghe David

Gheorghe David

Dec 19, 2022

Age 69

Father of Steven and Sherry. Brother of Dionisie (Rose) David), and the late Nicolae David.

In state Thursday, 9:30 am followed by the 10 am Funeral Service at Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church.

Memorials may be made to Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church.

Helen Theresa Kaminski

Helen Theresa Kaminski

Dec 18, 2022

Age 92.

Beloved wife of the late John. Caring mother of Ted Gagacki, Donna (Johnny) Warren, Stanley (Adeline) Wieczorek, Gloria (Greg) Komor, Barbara (Tom) Crane, Paula (Danny) Davenport, Anna Brown, Joseph Kaminski, and the late Frank Wieczorek. Cherished grandmother of 14. Dear great-grandmother of 3. Adored sister of Mary Anne and Irene.

In State Thursday...

Wanda Marie Pagano

Wanda Marie Pagano

Dec 18, 2022

Wanda Marie Pagano, age 101, passed away at Silver Maples/The Meadows Assisted Living in Chelsea, Michigan on December 18, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1921 in Detroit, MI to Stella and Teofil Knap. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Joe) Veltri, granddaughters, Sharon (Michael) Scott and Laura (Joe/JJ) Janukaitis as well as her nieces, Claudia (Dan)...

Frank T. Hnidy

Frank T. Hnidy

Dec 17, 2022

Age 87

Beloved husband of the late Geraldine. Father of Lyle (Aileen) Hnidy, Moureen (Roy) Gray, and Russell (Martina) Hnidy. Grandfather of 9, and Great Grandfather of 15.

Pat Ciarelli

Pat Ciarelli

Dec 17, 2022

Pat was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Patsy Julius Ciarelli was born on June 17, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Nicola and Johanna (Pizzuti) Ciarelli and Pat grew up in a loving, multi-generational, Italian family. On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Our Lord and Savior opened His arms to embrace Pat and called him home. He...

Bernadine 'Doden' Konopka

Bernadine 'Doden' Konopka

Dec 17, 2022

Age 75.

Loving daughter of the late Max and Angeline Bienko. Loving mother of Michelle Sherlitz and the late Michael. Dearest granddoden of Grace and Luke. Adored twin of Maxine (Wayne) Dickinson. Cherished sister of Cheryl (Mike) Kennedy, Tom Bienko, and the late Max Bienko.

She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends,...

Kathleen A. Acosta

Kathleen A. Acosta

Dec 16, 2022

Age 71

Beloved wife of David for 45 years. Mother of Jonathan (Carrie), David (Carrie), and the late Joshua. Grandmother of Logan, Hena, Finn, Sienna, and Eva. Sister of Karen (Gerald) Mason, and Debra (Allen) Raley. She will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, as well as extended family.

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Janice A. Thibodeau

Janice A. Thibodeau

Dec 14, 2022

Janice Ann Thibodeau, age 82, of Garden City, Michigan passed away December 14, 2022 after a brief, difficult battle with cancer. She passed away in her own home with her family nearby, as was one of her final wishes.

Jan (nee: Allam) is survived by her sons, Deacon James (Jennifer), Christopher (Patti), Michael, Timothy (Elsie) and Fr....

Heather Burkheiser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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