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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Edward Eugene Rupp

Age 82

Wolverine Lake, MI

“Joe”, 82, passed away April 24, 2024, from his fight with Alzheimer’s. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and entrepreneur. Joe was born August...

“Joe”, 82, passed away April 24, 2024, from his fight with Alzheimer’s. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and entrepreneur. Joe was born August 28, 1941. He grew up in Southfield, MI with...

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Photo of Edward Eugene Rupp

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Irene Bakowski

Age 72

Canton, MI

May 13, 2024, aged 72, passed away due to ovarian cancer. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bakowski and cherished partner of...

May 13, 2024, aged 72, passed away due to ovarian cancer. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Robert Bakowski and cherished partner of Fred Domanski.Born to the late John and Mary Hnatyszyn, Irene...

Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home

Betty J. Dalrymple

Age 87

Garden City, MI

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty J. Dalrymple, of Redford Township, passed away May 13, 2024 at age 87....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Betty J. Dalrymple, of Redford Township, passed away May 13, 2024 at age 87. In her final days she was surrounded by her...

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.

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Photo of Betty J. Dalrymple

Alfred G. Evans

Age 81

West Branch, MI

Alfred George Evans, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, in West Branch. Alfred was born in Detroit to Alfred and Cecelia (Skelnik) Evans....

Alfred George Evans, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024, in West Branch. Alfred was born in Detroit to Alfred and Cecelia (Skelnik) Evans. Originally from Warren, he moved to West Branch after retiring...

West Branch

Ann Zemke Graham Ehringer

Age 85

Detroit, MI

A Celebration of Life Service for Ann Graham Ehringer, nee Zemke, will be held on May 26 at 1 pm at the Congregational United Church...

A Celebration of Life Service for Ann Graham Ehringer, nee Zemke, will be held on May 26 at 1 pm at the Congregational United Church of Christ of Armada. Born Ann Maureen Zemke, August 14, 1938,...

Mary Curran Jamieson

Age 99

Muskegon, MI

Mary Curran Jamieson, age 99, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born in Detroit, MI on February 2, 1925 to John C. &...

Mary Curran Jamieson, age 99, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born in Detroit, MI on February 2, 1925 to John C. & Miriam (Hendrickson) Kelleher, and graduated from Denby High School and...

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Photo of Mary Curran Jamieson

Louise Amelia Martin

Age 91

Muskegon, MI

Louise Amelia Martin, age 91, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on December...

Louise Amelia Martin, age 91, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, with her granddaughter by her side. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 11, 1932, to Margaret Fezzard and earned her degree to...

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Photo of Louise Amelia Martin

Craig Allan Mitchell

Age 80

Warren, MI

Craig A. Mitchell, age 80, born Oct. 24th, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Alice Mitchell passed away May 6th, 2024. Following...

Craig A. Mitchell, age 80, born Oct. 24th, 1943 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Alice Mitchell passed away May 6th, 2024. Following graduation from Fitzgerald HS (class of '61) Craig began working...

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Photo of Craig Allan Mitchell

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Charles Oliver Boren III

Age 72

Livonia, MI

Charles Oliver Boren III, age 72, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Loving brother of Kathleen (Dave) Dokman, David (Marianne) Boren, Timothy...

Charles Oliver Boren III, age 72, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. Loving brother of Kathleen (Dave) Dokman, David (Marianne) Boren, Timothy Boren, and Mary (Butch) Strauchman. Proud uncle of David (Jackie)...

Harry J. Will Funeral Homes

Robert Dempsey Sr.

Age 89

Garden City, MI

Robert J. ‘Farmer’ Dempsey, Age 89 passed away in his home in Garden City, Michigan. Beloved husband of Agnes Carole (nee: Croyle) for 65 years....

Robert J. ‘Farmer’ Dempsey, Age 89 passed away in his home in Garden City, Michigan. Beloved husband of Agnes Carole (nee: Croyle) for 65 years. Dear father of Michael, Robert Jr. (Erin), David (Michele), Daniel,...

John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

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Photo of Robert Dempsey Sr.

Raymond K. Lake

Chesterfield Township, MI

73, died May 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

73, died May 14, 2024. Arrangements provided by Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

Jowett New Haven Funeral Home

Joseph M. Maria

Age 88

Farmington Hills, MI

Age 88, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Marjorie (d. 2012); loving father of Linda and...

Age 88, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Marjorie (d. 2012); loving father of Linda and Laurie; dear brother of Chris Bellis; fond uncle to numerous...

Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home

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Photo of Joseph M. Maria

Curtis J. Mathison

Age 94

Farmington Hills, MI

Age 94, May 6, 2024. Please see Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington (248-474-5200), for memorial service details. heeney-sundquist.com

Age 94, May 6, 2024. Please see Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington (248-474-5200), for memorial service details. heeney-sundquist.com

Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home

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Photo of Curtis J. Mathison

Karen Shirilla, SJ

Age 91

September 14, 1932 – May 11, 2024 Marie Theresa (Sr. Karen) Shirilla, SJ; was born September 14, 1932; the oldest of three daughters born to Andrew...

September 14, 1932 – May 11, 2024 Marie Theresa (Sr. Karen) Shirilla, SJ; was born September 14, 1932; the oldest of three daughters born to Andrew and Victoria (Kasperowicz) of Detroit, Michigan. After completing elementary school...

Rupp Funeral Home

Norman W. Sparks

Age 93

Novi, MI

Norman W. Sparks, 93, of Novi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Saginaw to Anton and Eleanor (Lange)...

Norman W. Sparks, 93, of Novi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Saginaw to Anton and Eleanor (Lange) Sparks, he received a BME from the University of Michigan...

Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors-Clawson

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Photo of Norman W. Sparks

Norman W. Sparks

Age 93

Novi, MI

Norman W. Sparks, 93, of Novi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Saginaw to Anton and Eleanor (Lange)...

Norman W. Sparks, 93, of Novi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Born in Saginaw to Anton and Eleanor (Lange) Sparks, he received a BME from the University of Michigan...

Lynch Funeral Directors

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Photo of Norman W. Sparks

Ross E. Trocino

Age 73

Ross E. Trocino passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 73. Ross was born in Detroit on October 13, 1950. He is...

Ross E. Trocino passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 73. Ross was born in Detroit on October 13, 1950. He is the beloved son of the late Joseph and Marie (nee...

Wasik Funeral Home

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Photo of Ross E. Trocino

Monday, May 13, 2024

Ethel Chudler

Age 87

West Bloomfield, MI

ETHEL CHUDLER, 87, of West Bloomfield. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Chudler. Dear mother of Dr. Randy (Kim) Chudler, Kevin (Dr. Beth) Chudler and...

ETHEL CHUDLER, 87, of West Bloomfield. Beloved wife of the late Clifford Chudler. Dear mother of Dr. Randy (Kim) Chudler, Kevin (Dr. Beth) Chudler and Brett (Neisha) Chudler. Loving grandmother of Alex, Jessi, Dani, Kyle,...

The Dorfman Chapel

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Photo of Ethel Chudler

Mary Ann Kosek

Age 95

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Mary Ann Kosek, age 95, of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born on September 28, 1928 in...

Mary Ann Kosek, age 95, of Grosse Pointe Woods, MI passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born on September 28, 1928 in Detroit, MI. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday,...

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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Photo of Mary Ann Kosek

Edward L. Rouse

Age 95

Howell, MI

Edward L. Rouse, 95, passed away May 9, 2024, in Howell, Michigan. Born on May 8, 1929, in Ferndale, Michigan, Ed's life was marked by...

Edward L. Rouse, 95, passed away May 9, 2024, in Howell, Michigan. Born on May 8, 1929, in Ferndale, Michigan, Ed's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family. Ed's early life in Ferndale...

Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, MacDonald

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Photo of Edward L. Rouse

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