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Monday, April 29, 2024

Gregory Kwartowitz

Age 57

Gagetown, MI

Gregory Kwartowitz, 57, of Gagetown, Michigan, died on April 26, 2024. Cherished father of Ethan Kwartowitz. Devoted son of Monica and the late Dr. Jerome...

Gregory Kwartowitz, 57, of Gagetown, Michigan, died on April 26, 2024. Cherished father of Ethan Kwartowitz. Devoted son of Monica and the late Dr. Jerome Kwartowitz. Loving brother of Dr. Gary (Sheryl Wolberg) Kwartowitz and...

The Ira Kaufman Chapel, Inc.

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Photo of Gregory Kwartowitz

Patricia G Munro

Age 93

Shelby Township, MI

Beloved mother of James, Mark, Paul, and Mike Munro, and the late Susan Munro. Beloved grandmother of 13 grand children and 9 great grandchildren....

Beloved mother of James, Mark, Paul, and Mike Munro, and the late Susan Munro. Beloved grandmother of 13 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Instate Saturday 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at St....

Wasik Funeral Home

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James Kenneth Urban

Age -

James Kenneth Urban of Livonia, Michigan, passed away in the early hours of April 20, 2024, ending his illness and allowing him to join his...

James Kenneth Urban of Livonia, Michigan, passed away in the early hours of April 20, 2024, ending his illness and allowing him to join his beloved Beverly who preceded him in June of 2022. Jim...

Neely-Turowski Funeral Home

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Photo of James Kenneth Urban

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Henry L. Gartner

Age 102

Livonia, MI

Henry (Hank) L. Gartner passed away the morning of April 19, 2024. He follows his "Sweetie", Adele, who passed away on April 11, 2024. Hank...

Henry (Hank) L. Gartner passed away the morning of April 19, 2024. He follows his "Sweetie", Adele, who passed away on April 11, 2024. Hank was born in Mansfield, Ohio on October 17, 1921. His...

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Photo of Henry L. Gartner

Francis Hlifka

Age 88

Rochester Hills, MI

In Loving Memory – Francis “Frank” Hlifka, May 13, 1935 – April 22, 2024. Frank had five children, seven grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. He is...

In Loving Memory – Francis “Frank” Hlifka, May 13, 1935 – April 22, 2024. Frank had five children, seven grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. He is further survived by two siblings. Frank died peacefully at his...

Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors

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Photo of Francis Hlifka

Mary Louise Kramer

Age 87

Howell, MI

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Kramer passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2024, at the age of 87. Mary Lou was born in...

Mary Louise (Mary Lou) Kramer passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 23, 2024, at the age of 87. Mary Lou was born in Detroit to Prudence and John LaBrie. After graduating from St....

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Photo of Mary Louise Kramer

Donald Eugene Petersen

Age 97

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Donald Eugene Petersen, best known for bringing the world the Ford Mustang, Sable, and Taurus, and as being an innovative and respected leader in the...

Donald Eugene Petersen, best known for bringing the world the Ford Mustang, Sable, and Taurus, and as being an innovative and respected leader in the automotive industry, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at...

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Photo of Donald Eugene Petersen

Jean Marie Rosenbach

Farmington Hills, MI

90, 21-Apr, Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak.

90, 21-Apr, Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak.

Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Directors - Royal Oak

Rose Mary Salvetti (nee. Kobza)

Age 94

Salvetti (Kobza) Rose Mary, was born on December 3, 1929 in Jeddo, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Theresa Kobza. Rose Mary, who resided in Dearborn, Michigan,...

Salvetti (Kobza) Rose Mary, was born on December 3, 1929 in Jeddo, Pennsylvania to Andrew and Theresa Kobza. Rose Mary, who resided in Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age...

Voran Funeral Home

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Photo of Rose Mary Salvetti (nee. Kobza)

John Homer Thomas

Age 69

John Homer Thomas, 69, of Southgate, passed away on April 23, 2024 from cancer. John was born on September 23, 1954 in Wyandotte. John was...

John Homer Thomas, 69, of Southgate, passed away on April 23, 2024 from cancer. John was born on September 23, 1954 in Wyandotte. John was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Laura Thomas;...

Molnar Funeral Homes – Nixon Chapel

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Photo of John Homer Thomas

David James Walstrom

Age 71

Holland, MI

David James Walstrom, aka "Wally," 71, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's. He was born at Butterworth Hospital...

David James Walstrom, aka "Wally," 71, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's. He was born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Donald and Mary (VandenBerg) Walstrom...

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David James Walstrom

Age 71

Holland, MI

David James Walstrom, aka "Wally," 71, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's. He was born at Butterworth Hospital...

David James Walstrom, aka "Wally," 71, of Holland, Michigan, passed away on April 21, 2024, after battling Alzheimer's. He was born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Donald and Mary (VandenBerg) Walstrom...

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Photo of David James Walstrom

Friday, April 26, 2024

Luella A. Alter

86, 25-Apr, Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

86, 25-Apr, Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

Jowett New Haven Funeral Home

Ronald Kaminski

Age 85

Warren, MI

Ronald Kaminski, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Serene Gardens in Imlay City. Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Ronald Kaminski, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Serene Gardens in Imlay City. Online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com

Martin Irwin Kowalsky

Age 80

Martin Irwin Kowalsky, 80, of Rochester Hills, MI, passed Wednesday April 24, 2024. Share memories at Pixley Funeral Home online at www.pixleyfh.com.

Martin Irwin Kowalsky, 80, of Rochester Hills, MI, passed Wednesday April 24, 2024. Share memories at Pixley Funeral Home online at www.pixleyfh.com.

Pixley Funeral Home

Bradley Alan Patterson

Age 61

Bradley Alan Patterson, age 61, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at home on April 21, 2024. Bradley was born on May 7, 1962 in Des...

Bradley Alan Patterson, age 61, of Chelsea, Michigan, passed away at home on April 21, 2024. Bradley was born on May 7, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of W. Calvin Patterson III and...

Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Homes

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Photo of Bradley Alan Patterson

Sally A. Strausborger

85, 25-Apr, Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

85, 25-Apr, Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

Jowett New Haven Funeral Home

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Richard Ditzek Sr.

Age 84

Richard Ditzek Sr., born January 27, 1940, in Detroit, MI, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father...

Richard Ditzek Sr., born January 27, 1940, in Detroit, MI, passed away on April 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Patricia, devoted father to Rick and Rhonda, and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Richard...

Stanley Turowski Funeral Home

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Photo of Richard Ditzek Sr.

Leslie Fletcher

Age 75

St. Augustine, FL

Leslie "Les" Fletcher passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Les was born on July 2, 1947, in London, England. He moved to the...

Leslie "Les" Fletcher passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Les was born on July 2, 1947, in London, England. He moved to the United States in 1978. He worked as a Tool &...

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Photo of Leslie Fletcher

Holly Fuller

Age 79

Holly Fuller, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at the age of 79 in Birmingham, Michigan. Born on...

Holly Fuller, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at the age of 79 in Birmingham, Michigan. Born on February 18, 1945, in Pontiac, Holly was a lifelong resident...

Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home

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Photo of Holly Fuller

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