OBITUARIES

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli

August 24, 2023

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli, age 86 of Allen Park, MI passed away peacefully August 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Anna-Marie for Sixty-Five exciting years. Loving dad of Patrick Fiscelli, Linda Fiscelli, Lisa (Ralph) Menna and Christopher Fiscelli. Proud grandpa of Roselyn, Matthew, Kayla (Austin) and great-grandpa of Amora. Beloved brother of Pasquale (Gloria) Fiscelli. Ralph...

Bobby Baker

August 24, 2023

Bobby Clinton Baker of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 84.

Beloved father of Tina Dietz, Gina (Tom) Dunn and John Baker.

Beloved grandfather of Chris (Crystal) Prescott, Deanna (Jim) Warrington, Ronald (Jessica) Dietz, Izak (Frankie) Dunn and Jacob (Morgan) Dunn.

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Eileen Paquette

August 24, 2023

Eileen Paquette, age 77, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. She was

born in Detroit, MI on July 31, 1946 to her mother Shirley (Goodrich) Slater and father, James Buckley,

both whom preceded her in death.

Though born in Detroit, she spent a large portion of her...

John Alexander Lavassaur

August 23, 2023

John Alexander LaVassaur of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 65 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished brother of Jean LaVassaur, Tom (Marcia) LaVassaur, and Kathy (Bruce) Hunter. Loving uncle of Lia (Kai) Bigelow, Jason Hunter, and Mathew (Jennifer) Hunter. Caring great-uncle of Henrik, Alice, Tehya, Sean, and D’Andre. Dearest...

Thomas E. Wallace

August 23, 2023

Thomas Ezra Wallace, “Bud” of Gibraltar MI passed away August 23, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Roberta May “Bobbie” Wallace. Loving father of Mary Lee (Jeff) Langmeyer, the late Juelene “Julie” (Roy King) Wallace, Thomas D. Wallace (Susan McInchak) and Stacey Wallace. Cherished grandfather of Heather Langmeyer, Michael Wallace, Ashley McInchak, and Heather (David) Snead. Proud great grandfather...

James J. "Jim" Ketcher

August 23, 2023

James J. “Jim” Ketcher, age 80 of Brownstown Twp., passed away August 23rd, 2023.

Born in Highland Park, MI, James was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Bolen) Ketcher. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On October 25th, 1979, he married the love...

Joanne T. Volansky

August 21, 2023

Joanne Volansky passed peacefully from this world on Monday, August 21, 2023. Hers was a

life full of faith, love and laughter. She treasured family, made friends easily, and embraced life

fully. She was unfailingly positive, even in the face of incredible adversity. Everyone who knew

her loved her,...

Debra A. Steele

August 19, 2023

Debra A. Steele of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved mother of Kelly (Lonnie) Holmes and Jay (Anna) Steele. Cherished grandmother of Alex (Dani Narins) Steele, Chloe (Jesse Taylor) Holmes, and Kara Holmes. Dear sister of Randy (Cyndi) Stefani. Loving aunt to Brooke Stefani and...

John W. "Jack" Cronin

August 19, 2023

John W. “Jack” Cronin, age 93 of Detroit, passed away peacefully August 19th, 2023.

Jack was born February 26th, 1930 in Detroit, to the late Joseph and Zelda (Johnson) Cronin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Beloved brother of the late Donald and Lawrence Cronin. Jack leaves behind to cherish his...

Steven R. Tanner

August 18, 2023

Steven R. Tanner, age 68 of Dearborn Heights, passed away on August 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of Claudia Tanner for 8 years, beloved brother of the late John William (Beverly) Tanner III, James Tanner, Peter (Edna) Tanner, and Julie (Mark) Hajec. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. Steven was preceded in death...

Thomas C. Moore Jr.

August 18, 2023

Thomas C. Moore, Jr. was born in River Rouge. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Moore. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lords High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Thomas married the love of his life, Sandra Poloni on September 15, 1961. He worked at McLouth Steel for over...

Carol Ruth Sutton Nagy Kunz

August 18, 2023

Carol Ruth Sutton Nagy Kunz, a loving and accepting soul who touched the lives of so many, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, as the 8th of 9 children of Oral and Hilda Sutton. Carol's upbringing in the vibrant neighborhood of southwest Detroit laid the foundation for...

Virginia Gorsline

August 17, 2023

Virginia Gorsline of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Milton Gorsline. Cherished mother of Kenneth (Wendy) Gorsline. Loving grandmother of Jacob (Lily) Gorsline. Dearest great-grandmother of Nova, Kobie, and Rhyatt. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Mary Kanack and her brothers Wayne...

Herman G. Lanagan "George"

August 16, 2023

Herman G. Lanagan "George", age 93 of Grosse Ile, MI. Loving husband of the late Dolores. Beloved father of Andrew Lanagan and the late JB Lanagan. Proud grandfather of Jay and Jonathon Lanagan. Loving brother in law of Sister Barbara Ann Borkowski O.S.F. Herman proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951-1952. Memorial contributions in honor of George...

Shirley Ann Hamrick

August 15, 2023

Hamrick, Shirley

9/2/38 – 8/15/23

Southgate, Michigan

Shirley Ann Hamrick, age 84, resident of Southgate, MI passed away on August 15, 2023.

Shirley a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She was an avid gardener and loved her Detroit Lions. She was the biggest sports fan to all...

Margaret "Peggy" Socorro Wisusik

August 15, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Socorro Wisusik, 83, of Taylor, Michigan, founder of Girls Ice Hockey in Michigan, Taylor Councilwomen, President of Girls Ice Hockey in Taylor, wife, homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2023.

Beloved mother of, Katherine (Regis) Hitch, Craig (Dawn) Wisusik, Karin (Todd) Pearson, Kristine (Roberto)...

Karen Elizabeth Ciullo

August 15, 2023

Born in Wyandotte, Karen was the daughter of Gioacchino and Patricia (Price) Ciullo.

Karen’s most treasured times were those spent with her family.

Karen leaves to cherish her memory her mother: Patricia; siblings: Kimberly (John) Hundley and Kathry (Rich) Zimmerman; as well as nephews Jack and Mitchell and a niece Monica. Sadly she was preceded...

John James Bernick Md, Phd

August 15, 2023

Bernick, John James, 78 of Dearborn, Michigan (“Dr. John”) passed peacefully from this life into

glory August 15, 2023. Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin and compassionate,

dedicated physician. He is survived by his wife Janice, daughters Laura (Steven) Michael,

Elizabeth (Michael) DeMint, and sons John Todd (Dawn) and Christopher (Jennifer),

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Paula Katherine Monk

August 15, 2023

Paula Katherine Monk, age 77 of Woodhaven, MI formerly of Rockwood, MI passed away peacefully August 15, 2023. Loving mother of Donald (Michelle) Monk and Casie (Robert) Butt. Proud grandma "G-ma" of Steven Monk, Tiffany Monk, Josslyn Butt and Addison Butt. Beloved sister of Dawn Smith and Darlene Smith. She also leaves behind her many loving nieces and nephews....

Honorable Kurt G. Kersten

August 15, 2023

Kurt Gustave ‘Gus’ Kersten

On August 15, 2023 Kurt Kersten of Grosse Ile, MI passed away at the age of 99.

Kurt was born in Highland Park, MI in 1923 to Gustave and Elsa (Schneider) Kersten. Kurt’s father, a skilled machinist, immigrated to Detroit to find employment in the new automobile...