Community Farewell Obituaries

Karen Szczerowski Hartland, Michigan

Szczerowski, Karen Hartland, Michigan Her Legacy… Karen Anne Szczerowski, 81, passed away September 20, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Paul Heath and Rose Nowak. She will be remembered as a devout Catholic and member of the Secular Franciscan Order. She had an affinity for the poor, homeless and downtrodden, as she was always the first person to help others in their hour of need. She lived a life of service to others by teaching, counseling...

Szczerowski, Karen Hartland, Michigan Her Legacy… Karen Anne Szczerowski, 81, passed away September 20, 2023. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Paul...

Barbara Preston Pinckney, MI

Preston, Barbara Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Barbara Lorranne Preston, 89, passed away September 19, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1933, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Jess Connaway and Anne (Wobner) Connaway. Barbara married the love of her life, Teddy W. Preston, in 1961. Barbara was a social worker, retiring after 20 years of service to the community. After retirement, she worked at Meijer giving out samples because she loved interacting with people. She brought home...

Preston, Barbara Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Barbara Lorranne Preston, 89, passed away September 19, 2023. She was born on October 29, 1933, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Jess Connaway...

Margaret "Maggie" Magaddino Brighton, MI

Magaddino, Margaret Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Margaret Elizabeth Magaddino, passed away September 18, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1933, in Waterford, Michigan to Roy Hepler and Ruth (Merrill) Hepler. Maggie married the love of her life, Sam Magaddino, in 1953 in Angola, Indiana. Together they owned Brae Burn Golf Club in Plymouth, Michigan. After Sam passed away in 1986, Maggie married Harry Wenner in 1996. Maggie and Harry traveled often and enjoyed going on cruises....

Magaddino, Margaret Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Margaret Elizabeth Magaddino, passed away September 18, 2023. She was born on September 7, 1933, in Waterford, Michigan to Roy Hepler...

Suny Brock Williamston, MI

Her Legacy… Suny Lynn Brock passed away September 18, 2023. She was born on March 23, 2023 in Superior Township, MI to Michael Masters and Lyla Brock. Suny was a happy, loveable, and sweet baby. She enjoyed snuggling, taking naps, and eating yogurt. Suny will be remembered for her gentleness and beautiful eyes. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her Family… Suny will be missed by her parents, Michael and Lyla; sisters, Luna Brock and Iris Brock; and aunt,...

Her Legacy… Suny Lynn Brock passed away September 18, 2023. She was born on March 23, 2023 in Superior Township, MI to Michael Masters and Lyla Brock. Suny was a happy, loveable, and sweet...

Edmund Ferguson Gladwin, MI

Ferguson, Edmund Gladwin, MI His Legacy… Edmund Anthony Ferguson, 81, passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1941, in Hamtramck, Michigan to Edmund L. Ferguson and Lydia (Wyborny) Ferguson. Ed married the love of his life, Janice Mellon, on July 28, 1962, in Wayne, Michigan. They were married for 61 years. Ed worked his way through the ranks of the fire department where he retired as a Battalion Chief in the fire inspection division in 1994...

Ferguson, Edmund Gladwin, MI His Legacy… Edmund Anthony Ferguson, 81, passed away on September 17, 2023. He was born on October 27, 1941, in Hamtramck, Michigan to Edmund L....

Ila Stelter Whitmore Lake, MI

Stelter, Ila Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Ila June Stelter, 94, passed away September 16, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1929, in Ubly, Michigan to Frank Slack and Zelma (Behr) Slack. Ila married the love of her life, Donald Stelter, in March of 1957, in Detroit, Michigan. Ila worked as a key puncher at Ford Motor Company. She was a homebody who enjoyed staying home and caring for her daughter. Ila had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed doing word searches, puzzles and...

Stelter, Ila Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Ila June Stelter, 94, passed away September 16, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1929, in Ubly, Michigan to Frank Slack and Zelma (Behr)...

Mary Chwalek Howell, Michigan

Her Legacy… Mary Esther Chwalek, 72, passed away September 15, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur E. Chwalek and Margeret E. Gilstrap. She will be remembered as a lover of the outdoors who had a passion for training horses. Mary had a deep love for animals and for her friends and family. She was an accomplished painter and photographer. Mary was strong in her convictions yet loved to laugh at whatever the world could throw her way. She...

Her Legacy… Mary Esther Chwalek, 72, passed away September 15, 2023. She was born on May 1, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to Arthur E. Chwalek and Margeret E. Gilstrap. She will be...

Richard Woltman Pinckney, MI

Woltman, Richard Pinckney, MI His Legacy… Richard Thomas Woltman, 85, passed away September 14, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1938, in Highland Park, Michigan to Robert Woltman and Marie (Tschirhart) Woltman. Richard married the love of his life, Arlene Berry, on June 27, 1957, in Ferndale, Michigan. Richard spent 3 years serving his country in the U.S. Navy. After his military service he spent his career at Ford Motor Company, retiring from the Rawsonville plant in 2001....

Woltman, Richard Pinckney, MI His Legacy… Richard Thomas Woltman, 85, passed away September 14, 2023. He was born on September 1, 1938, in Highland Park, Michigan to Robert Woltman...

Sharon Young Dexter, MI

Young, Sharon Dexter, MI Her Legacy… Sharon Ann Young, 84, passed away September 14, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan to Reginald Samuels and Eleanor (Schram) Samuels. Sharon married the love of her life, Larry Young, on September 16, 1967, in Pinckney, Michigan. Sharon was a very happy person who loved life. She was very active and loved to socialize. Sharon enjoyed making stained glass and diamond art and would sell her artwork at local craft...

Young, Sharon Dexter, MI Her Legacy… Sharon Ann Young, 84, passed away September 14, 2023. She was born on October 28, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan to Reginald Samuels and Eleanor...

Jonathan Mullins Shelby Township, Michigan

Mullins, Jonathan Shelby Township, Michigan His Legacy… Jon Robert Mullins, 49, passed away September 12 , 2023. He was born on March 29, 1974, in Trenton, Michigan to Robert Mullins and Melissa Wright. He will be remembered as an avid sports fan, who especially loved U of M football and basketball. Jon was very intelligent and knew how to command a room. He was a master of sarcasm yet could be very charming. Jon also loved to travel and was able to go to several...

Mullins, Jonathan Shelby Township, Michigan His Legacy… Jon Robert Mullins, 49, passed away September 12 , 2023. He was born on March 29, 1974, in Trenton, Michigan to Robert...

Robert "Bob" Abfalter Howell, Michigan

His Legacy… Robert Edward Abfalter, 79, passed away September 11, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1943, in Farmington, Michigan to Edward Abfalter and Matilda “Tilly” Marlette. He will be remembered as a hard working man with a great work ethic, spending 40 years in the pipefitter’s union. Bob preferred to be with his family rather than friends and spent a great deal of time fishing with his family. Bob was known for his sense of humor and liked...

His Legacy… Robert Edward Abfalter, 79, passed away September 11, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1943, in Farmington, Michigan to Edward Abfalter and Matilda “Tilly”...

Donald Curbow Falkville, Alabama

Donald N. Curbow 8/24/1935 – 9/11/2023 Survived by Sons – Dwight Crow Sr. (Susan) and David Crow (Linda), Nieces – Chris Curbow and Kim Whited (Danny), Grand Niece Kristen Whited, Grandchildren – Tara Lubahn (Kirk), Dwight Crow Jr. (Kristi), Kellen Crow and Keenan Crow (Beth), Great-Grandchildren – Jonathan Crow, Alexandria Crow, Ainsley Crow, Jenna Lubahn and Laura Lubahn. Preceded in death by Wife – Willene Howard Crow Curbow, Parents – Auby D....

Donald N. Curbow 8/24/1935 – 9/11/2023 Survived by Sons – Dwight Crow Sr. (Susan) and David Crow (Linda), Nieces – Chris Curbow and Kim Whited (Danny), Grand Niece Kristen...

Marie Fiorillo Brighton

Fiorillo, Marie Veronica Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Marie Veronica Fiorillo, 83, passed away on September 8, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to John McMaster and Veronica (Meagher) McMaster. Marie married the love of her life, Anthony Dominic Fiorillo, on November 21, 1959, in Detroit, MI. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend. She was raised in Detroit, attending St. Gabriel’s school...

Fiorillo, Marie Veronica Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Marie Veronica Fiorillo, 83, passed away on September 8, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to John...

Barbaradell Kelley Pinckney

Kelley, Barbaradell Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Barbaradell Kelley, 92, passed away September 7, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert Way and Ida Dell (Knapp) Way. She will be remembered as a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Barbaradell was a volunteer for the Hamburg Library for over 30 years and loved connecting to her community. She also loved to spend time gardening, reading, quilting and taking...

Kelley, Barbaradell Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Barbaradell Kelley, 92, passed away September 7, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1931, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert Way and...

Linda Sjostrom Ypsilanti, MI

Sjostrom, Linda Ypsilanti, MI Her Legacy… Linda Elaine Sjostrom, 66, passed away September 6, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to James Edward Tripp and Esther Lexcena (Bariger) Tripp. Linda loved spending time with her parents on their farm and had a love for horses. She had a strong faith and loved going to church, where she played the organ. Linda was incredibly creative and artistic. She was a talented cake decorator, and enjoyed crocheting...

Sjostrom, Linda Ypsilanti, MI Her Legacy… Linda Elaine Sjostrom, 66, passed away September 6, 2023. She was born on April 12, 1957, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to James Edward Tripp and...

Lucita (Lucy) Nulf Brighton, Michigan

Nulf, Lucita (Lucy) Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Lucita Garciano Nulf, 80, passed away September 3, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1943, in Paz, Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu, Philippines to Fabian Otero Garciano and Encarnacion Donnaire Pilapil. Lucita married the love of her life, Norman Nulf, in May of 1971, in Lansing, Michigan. She will be remembered as a loving, nurturing woman who adored and took care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and had a special knack...

Nulf, Lucita (Lucy) Brighton, Michigan Her Legacy… Lucita Garciano Nulf, 80, passed away September 3, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1943, in Paz, Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu,...

John Lockwood Howell, Michigan

Lockwood, John Edward His Legacy… John Edward Lockwood, 80, passed away September 2, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1942, in Saratoga Springs, New York to Dayton Edward Lockwood and Gladys Lillian Warner. He will be remembered as a Godly man with strong faith. He was a man devoted to his family and friends. He was beyond generous. God blessed him with many titles defined by his character of hard work and dedication. A few of them were: Pinkerton at Saratoga Racetrack; College Grad...

Lockwood, John Edward His Legacy… John Edward Lockwood, 80, passed away September 2, 2023. He was born on November 16, 1942, in Saratoga Springs, New York to Dayton Edward Lockwood and...

Thelma Curbow Stockbridge, Michigan

Willene Howard Crow Curbow, 2/23/1937 – 9/03/23 of Falkville, AL Survived by Husband – Donald N. Curbow, Sons – Dwight Crow Sr. (Susan) and David Crow (Linda), Grandchildren – Tara Lubahn (Kirk), Dwight Crow Jr. (Kristi), Kellen Crow and Keenan Crow (Beth), Great-Grandchildren – Jonathan Crow, Alexandria Crow, Ainsley Crow, Jenna Lubahn and Laura Lubahn, Sister – Clara Boyer (David) and Brother – Avery Howard (Betty). Preceded in death...

Willene Howard Crow Curbow, 2/23/1937 – 9/03/23 of Falkville, AL Survived by Husband – Donald N. Curbow, Sons – Dwight Crow Sr. (Susan) and David Crow (Linda),...

Arthur Devine Lansing, MI

Devine, Arthur Lansing, MI His Legacy… Arthur James Devine, 55, passed away August 28, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1968, in Howell, Michigan to William Devine and Eva (Kellenberger) Devine. Art was a very caring and laid back person with a calm demeanor. He loved music and having a good time. Art always had a comb in his back pocket, it was his trademark. He was very close to his mom and loved family get togethers. Art loved dogs, especially his German Shepard, Princess....

Devine, Arthur Lansing, MI His Legacy… Arthur James Devine, 55, passed away August 28, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1968, in Howell, Michigan to William Devine and Eva...

Judy Tokai Brighton, MI

Judy Tokai Brighton, MI On August 26, 2023 Judy Tokai, known to her family as The Queen, completed her task of being the best matriarch any family has ever seen. She paves the way to heaven for her husband of 61 years, Michael Tokai. Also missing her here, but ready to follow her far are her daughters Michele Macke (Eric), Colleen Monroe (Mike), Ann Jones (Don), Katherine Burnside (Scott), and Jamie Aumend. Since she has mothered many beyond her household there are far too many...

Judy Tokai Brighton, MI On August 26, 2023 Judy Tokai, known to her family as The Queen, completed her task of being the best matriarch any family has ever seen. She paves the way to heaven for...

James Gassel Howell, MI and North Fort Myers, FL

Howell, MI and North Fort Myers, FL His Legacy… James Jacob Gassel, 89, passed away August 23, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph Gassel and Catherine Miller. Jim married Carol Abfalter on January 26, 1980, in Clawson, MI. He will be remembered as Carol’s biggest cheerleader as the two did many activities together. Jim liked to joke that he graduated from Yale (high school). He was an avid fisherman and loved to go camping. Jim...

Howell, MI and North Fort Myers, FL His Legacy… James Jacob Gassel, 89, passed away August 23, 2023. He was born on May 8, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph Gassel and Catherine...

Victoria Farwell Pinckney

Farwell, Victoria Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Victoria Jean Farwell, 75, passed away August 23, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to William Farwell and Violet Mayer. She will be remembered as a huge U of M football fan who loved watching the games. Vicki was an animal lover and avid reader, devouring historical fiction and romance novels. She was a woman of very strong opinions but even stronger devotion to her family, especially her...

Farwell, Victoria Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Victoria Jean Farwell, 75, passed away August 23, 2023. She was born on March 12, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to William Farwell and...

Timothy Brewer Novi, MI

Brewer, Timothy Novi, MI His Legacy… Timothy Allen Brewer, 38, passed away August 22, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1984, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Dale Brewer and Karolyn (King) Brewer. Tim was kind, loving, and always willing to help someone. He loved building things, from the time he was a little boy playing with building blocks, to him having a career as a commercial construction project manager. Tim was an excellent craftsman and woodworker. In 2002 he was a member of...

Brewer, Timothy Novi, MI His Legacy… Timothy Allen Brewer, 38, passed away August 22, 2023. He was born on October 23, 1984, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Dale Brewer and Karolyn (King)...

Susan Bennett Ann Arbor, MI

Bennett, Susan Ann Arbor, MI Her Legacy… Susan Gail Bennett, 75, passed away August 22, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to William Harcourt and Mary (Giddens) Harcourt. Sue met Larry Bennett at an InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and they were married on September 18, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. Sue was a nurse and also a licensed social worker. She was an avid learner, always wanting to learn how to improve things in her field. Sue served in the...

Bennett, Susan Ann Arbor, MI Her Legacy… Susan Gail Bennett, 75, passed away August 22, 2023. She was born on July 14, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to William Harcourt and Mary...

Paul Samways Ypsilanti, MI

Samways, Paul Ypsilanti, MI His Legacy… Paul Robert Samways, 58, passed away August 21, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1964, in Highland Park, Michigan to Robert Joseph Samways and Paula Mignon (Huckins) Samways. Paul graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s in English. He went on to earn a Master’s in accounting from Walsh College. He was very intelligent, outgoing, and charismatic. Paul often took his children camping up north where they...

Samways, Paul Ypsilanti, MI His Legacy… Paul Robert Samways, 58, passed away August 21, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1964, in Highland Park, Michigan to Robert Joseph Samways...

Anthony "Tony" Brogger Brighton, MI

Brogger, Anthony Brighton, MI His Legacy…. Anthony Pierre Brogger passed away August 21, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born August 18, 1942. Tony went to St. Peter and Paul High School, graduating in 1960. He graduated from Ferris State University with a B.A. in marketing in 1965. He was a senior marketing manager for Celanese Plastics Corporation until his retirement at age 57. He enjoyed spending time with his large extended family, bicycling, playing...

Brogger, Anthony Brighton, MI His Legacy…. Anthony Pierre Brogger passed away August 21, 2023 with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born August 18, 1942. Tony went to St. Peter...

Tina Fisher Brighton, MI

Fisher, Tina Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Tina Marie Fisher, 65, passed away August 20, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Richard Bell and Shirley (Mincey) Bell. Tina married the love of her life, Craig Fisher, on August 16, 1980, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tina was a strong presence in her family and made sure to take care of everyone. She was very loving and generous. Her greatest joy was to create and gift to others quilts, hand sewed clothing, and...

Fisher, Tina Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Tina Marie Fisher, 65, passed away August 20, 2023. She was born on August 16, 1958, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Richard Bell and Shirley...

Anthony Ficaro Brighton, MI

Ficaro, Anthony Brighton, MI His Legacy… Anthony William Ficaro, 95, passed away August 18, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Beneditto Ficaro and Pauline (Vadalabene) Ficaro. Tony married the love of his life, Theresa Ross, on July 4, 1962, in Dearborn, Michigan. Tony was in the produce business for most of his life. He was a wonderful family man that took great care of his family and was an avid golfer. Tony was dearly loved by his family and will...

Ficaro, Anthony Brighton, MI His Legacy… Anthony William Ficaro, 95, passed away August 18, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Beneditto Ficaro and Pauline...

James Willis

James Calvert Willis, 72, a retired Detroit Police Department Narcotics Officer, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan to James H. Willis and Violet Mae Laroue. Jim married the love of his life, Janet Sheehan (nee Raab) on July 21, 1989 in Novi, Michigan. He will be remembered as an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, woodworking, and spent countless hours maintaining their extensive landscaping. Additionally, Jim co-founded the Warthogs...

James Calvert Willis, 72, a retired Detroit Police Department Narcotics Officer, passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born on January 31, 1951 in Pontiac, Michigan to James H. Willis and Violet...

Larry Young Dexter, MI

Young, Larry Dexter, MI His Legacy… Larry Eugene Young, 87, passed away August 15, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Lake City, Michigan to Eugene Young and Evelyn Lucillie (LaDoecer) Young. Larry married the love of his life, Sharon Wiseley, on September 16, 1967, in Pinckney, Michigan. Larry worked as a plumber for most of his career and thoroughly enjoyed the work. He built a great deal of the plumbing for U of M Hospital. Larry was an avid gardener and canner. He was...

Young, Larry Dexter, MI His Legacy… Larry Eugene Young, 87, passed away August 15, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1936, in Lake City, Michigan to Eugene Young and Evelyn Lucillie...

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