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Sunday, May 26, 2024

Cecilia Yates

Age 89

Macomb Township, MI

Cecilia M. Yates of Macomb, Michigan, passed away with her family at her side on May 12, 2024, at the age of 89. Ceil is...

Cecilia M. Yates of Macomb, Michigan, passed away with her family at her side on May 12, 2024, at the age of 89. Ceil is the loving mother of Jerald and Matt “Lucky” Yates and...

Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Myrna Kate Curley

Age 86

Warren, MI

Myrna Kate Curley, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on March 4,1938 in Toledo, OH to the...

Myrna Kate Curley, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was born on March 4,1938 in Toledo, OH to the late Joseph and Anne Plattenberger. She is predeceased by...

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George Grinnell Martin

Age 81

Saint Paul, MN

George Grinnell Martin, Esq., age 81, formerly of Milford, passed away on April 25, 2024 in St. Paul, MN. Beloved father of Kate (Rick Dallmeyer)...

George Grinnell Martin, Esq., age 81, formerly of Milford, passed away on April 25, 2024 in St. Paul, MN. Beloved father of Kate (Rick Dallmeyer) Martin, Joseph (Mary Gaertner) Martin, and Ellen Martin. 2 granddaughters....

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Photo of George Grinnell Martin

Friday, May 24, 2024

Thomas Cracchiolo

Age 97

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Thomas Anthony Cracchiolo, a resident of Grosse Pointe Shores, was gifted by the Lord, with a wonderfully long life of 97 years. His beloved wife...

Thomas Anthony Cracchiolo, a resident of Grosse Pointe Shores, was gifted by the Lord, with a wonderfully long life of 97 years. His beloved wife of 69 years, Carol Ann, joined him in their eternal...

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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Photo of Thomas Cracchiolo

Carol Cracchiolo

Age 87

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Carol Ann (Barba) Cracchiolo, a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Shores, died peacefully in her home. She was surrounded by love, music, prayers, and laughter...

Carol Ann (Barba) Cracchiolo, a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Shores, died peacefully in her home. She was surrounded by love, music, prayers, and laughter as she left her earthly life. She followed her beloved...

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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Photo of Carol Cracchiolo

Jo Ann Paganette

Age 85

New York, NY

Jo Ann Paganette, long time member of the New York City fashion community, died April 30, 2024, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Born in...

Jo Ann Paganette, long time member of the New York City fashion community, died April 30, 2024, at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Born in Detroit to Terrance and Ruth (Egloff) Paganette, Jo Ann earned...

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Photo of Jo Ann Paganette

Joanne Pfeifle

Age 70

Yuma, AZ

Joanne Pfeifle nee Pace, age 80, daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Pace. Beloved wife of the late David Pfeifle, died peacefully surrounded by...

Joanne Pfeifle nee Pace, age 80, daughter of the late Joseph and Jennie Pace. Beloved wife of the late David Pfeifle, died peacefully surrounded by family on May 11, 2024. Loving mother of Lisa DeLaere...

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Sister Patrica Reno

Age 86

Shelbyville, KY

Sister Patricia Reno (Sister Pat) died suddenly April 5, 2024 at age 86. She was a member of the Dominican Sister Congregation of...

Sister Patricia Reno (Sister Pat) died suddenly April 5, 2024 at age 86. She was a member of the Dominican Sister Congregation of Adrian, Michigan, for 68 years. Sister Pat, a native...

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Photo of Sister Patrica Reno

Larry Lee Roberts

Age 82

Detroit, MI, PA

Age 82, died at home on Friday, May 17, 2024. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Betty (Martin) Roberts; loving father of Laura...

Age 82, died at home on Friday, May 17, 2024. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Betty (Martin) Roberts; loving father of Laura (David) Pechersky; cherished grandfather of Sasha and Theo Pechersky; dear...

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Robert B. Sauter

Age 88

Grosse Ile, MI, MI

Sauter, Robert B. May 21, 2024, age 88, of Grosse Ile. Dear father of Rob (Mali), Ted (Kathie), Steve (Molly), Beth (Jaimie) Plemmons and...

Sauter, Robert B. May 21, 2024, age 88, of Grosse Ile. Dear father of Rob (Mali), Ted (Kathie), Steve (Molly), Beth (Jaimie) Plemmons and Chad. Also survived by 1 brother Peter (Karen), 11 grandchildren,...

The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes

Elizabeth McLaughlin Schick

Age 95

Ypsilanti, MI

Elizabeth "Libby" Schick, 95, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born November 26, 1928 in Ann Arbor's old St. Joseph Hospital, the daughter of...

Elizabeth "Libby" Schick, 95, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born November 26, 1928 in Ann Arbor's old St. Joseph Hospital, the daughter of Drs. Dean B and Laura (Hill) McLaughlin. She originally aspired to...

Sandra Tenkel

Age 81

Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Tenkel, Sandra Jean (Sandy), aged 81, of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving...

Tenkel, Sandra Jean (Sandy), aged 81, of Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after a 20 month battle with pancreatic cancer,. ...

A.H. Peters Funeral Home

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Marie Elayne Thompson (Hannon)

Age 76

Zephyr Hills, FL

Marie was born March 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, after a five plus year battle with cancer....

Marie was born March 29, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, after a five plus year battle with cancer. Marie put up a determined and courageous battle against her...

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Stanley Adams Jr.

Adams Jr., Stanley. May 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane. Father of Jeffrey and the late David. Loving grandpa of Jeffrey, Sydney, and Dominick. Loving...

Adams Jr., Stanley. May 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Diane. Father of Jeffrey and the late David. Loving grandpa of Jeffrey, Sydney, and Dominick. Loving great-grandpa of Melody and Melodious. Dear brother of Robert. Visitation...

Stanley Turowski Funeral Home

Dr. Audrey J. Bruell

Age 66

West Bloomfield, MI

Dr. Audrey J. Bruell, 66, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on May 19, 2024. Loving partner of Alex Rodriguez. Cherished daughter of the late Rachel...

Dr. Audrey J. Bruell, 66, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on May 19, 2024. Loving partner of Alex Rodriguez. Cherished daughter of the late Rachel and the late Nathan Greenberg. Dear sister of the late...

Ira Kaufman Chapel

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Photo of Dr. Audrey J. Bruell

Christopher Frye

Age 78

Sterling Heights, MI

Frye, Christopher John. Age 78. Passed away May 17, 2024. Christopher was born July 9th,1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late Winfred and Maureen...

Frye, Christopher John. Age 78. Passed away May 17, 2024. Christopher was born July 9th,1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late Winfred and Maureen Frye. Beloved brother of Frederick (Nancy) and Therese Frye. Loving...

Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home

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Richard Allan Sarrach

Age 73

Clay Twp., MI

Richard Allan Sarrach, age 73, of Clay Twp., Michigan, passed away on May 21, 2024. Visitation to take place at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home Tuesday, May...

Richard Allan Sarrach, age 73, of Clay Twp., Michigan, passed away on May 21, 2024. Visitation to take place at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 2:00-8:00 pm. Funeral Services to take place...

Lee-Ellena Funeral Home

Sheldon N. Siegel

Age 90

Farmington Hills, MI

Sheldon N. Siegel, 90, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died on 22 May 2024. Beloved husband of the late Heather B. Siegel. Cherished father of Andrew...

Sheldon N. Siegel, 90, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died on 22 May 2024. Beloved husband of the late Heather B. Siegel. Cherished father of Andrew (Kimberly) Siegel and Dr. Lisa (Adam Green) Siegel. Proud grandfather...

The Ira Kaufman Chapel, Inc.

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Photo of Sheldon N. Siegel

Edward Stambersky

Age 91

Livonia, MI

Edward “Eddie” Stambersy age 91 of Livonia. Cherished husband of Valencia for over 70 years. Beloved father of Cynthia Stambersky and the late Kenneth Stambersky....

Edward “Eddie” Stambersy age 91 of Livonia. Cherished husband of Valencia for over 70 years. Beloved father of Cynthia Stambersky and the late Kenneth Stambersky. Proud Papa of Christopher, Kyle, Lucas, Seth, Wade, Wyatt, Heath...

Fred Wood Funeral Home

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Photo of Edward Stambersky

Mark Ronald Wells

Age 66

Escanaba, MI

Mark R. Wells of Escanaba, Michigan, formerly of St. Clair Shores, age 66, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mark, son of the late Ronald...

Mark R. Wells of Escanaba, Michigan, formerly of St. Clair Shores, age 66, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Mark, son of the late Ronald C. and Joan M. (Oakes) Wells. He is survived by...

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Photo of Mark Ronald Wells

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