Her Legacy… Pearl Ann Fritz, age 97, passed away July 24, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1924 in Detroit, MI to Louis and Eva (Drouillard) Andrich. Pearl married the love of her life, Woodward Wakefield Mead, in 1943 in Detroit, Michigan.  She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Pearl loved spending time with her family for holidays and at their cottage on the water.  She also enjoyed painting and creating artwork in her free time. Pearl...

Rorabacher, Mary Pinckney, Michigan Her Legacy… Mary Margaret Rorabacher, 91, passed away July 22, 2021.  She was born on October 29, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to Frank Knitle and Margaret Mary (Kuhn) Knitle. Mary married the love of her life, Robert Rorabacher, on September 13, 1947, at Our Lady Gate of Heaven Catholic Church in Detroit, Michigan. Mary and Bob met while roller skating, where he shook her hand while holding a lit cigarette which burned her hand. It made for a...

Gilroy, Carrol Jean Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Carrol Jean Gilroy, 75 passed away July 21, 2021.  She was born on June 15, 1946, in Port Huron, Michigan to Herbert Gilroy and Doris (Tucker) Gilroy. She will be remembered as a wonderful daughter, sister and aunt. Family was very important to her and she loved spoiling her nieces and nephews. Carrol was truly a gourmet cook and planned all the family gatherings with her delicious menus.  Everyone always looked forward to what...

Wrubel, James L. ‘Jim’ Pinckney, MI His Legacy… James Wrubel, 63, passed away July 18, 2021.  He was born on January 15, 1958, in Warren, MI to Kenneth and Genevieve (Essenmacher) Wrubel. Jim liked to hunt and fish and enjoyed going to the ocean.  He loved fast cars and playing Mafia Wars. Jim was very proud of his accomplishments when participating in the Special Olympics. His Family… Jim will be missed by his siblings, William (Lauri), Donald (Vicki),...

Minshall, Thomas Pinckney, Michigan   Thomas William Minshall, age 59, passed away at his home on July 17, 2021, surrounded by family. He was born on September 22, 1961, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Thomas and Patricia (Cameron) Minshall. A faithful University of Michigan fan, Tom spent his time rooting for the Maize and Blue every fall, reciting classic Bob Ufer broadcasts and reliving the magic of the 1997 championship season. Tom also enjoyed pulling elaborate pranks on his loved...

  Clark, Paul Jr. Whitmore Lake, Michigan   His Legacy…Paul Clark Jr., 78, passed away July 17, 2021.  He was born on September 8, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York to Paul Clark Sr. and Evelyn (Martocchia) Clark. Paul married the love of his life, Mary (Pletcher) Clark, on August 28, 1987, in Hillsdale, Michigan.  Paul will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. If you could sum up Paul in two words, it would be FUN and LAUGHTER. He...

Wacht, Diana Gregory, MI Her Legacy… Diana Bernice Wacht, 73, passed away July 13, 2021.  She was born on October 10, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan to Harold Dominick and Genevieve (Pietrzyk) Dominick. Diana married the love of her life, John Wacht, on September 7, 1968, in Garden City, Michigan. She will be remembered as a loving mother who was dedicated to raising her children. Besides being an amazing mother, Diana’s life also revolved around her Catholic faith. In her...

Kujawa, Peter Paul Brighton, Michigan   His Legacy…Peter Paul Kujawa, 75, passed away July 11, 2021.  He was born on December 17, 1945, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Leo J. Kujawa and Lois (Stegeman) Kujawa. Peter married the love of his life, Marilyn Cataline, on June 21, 1979 in St. Claire Shore, Michigan in a phone booth on a boatyard.  Peter worked for many years at Brighton Tool & Die.  In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, sailing, working on puzzles and...

Lari Curcio Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Lari Curcio, 79, passed away, July 11, 2021.  Lari was born May 12, 1942 in Detroit, MI to William and Katherine (Fecker) Dayton. Lari worked for Ford Motor Company at the Wixom Assembly Plant for many years and was a member of UAW.  Lari enjoyed being outside, gardening, camping, and sitting by the campfire at their cabin up north. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Her Family… Lari will be missed by her two...

Kennedy, Joe Brighton, Michigan   His Legacy…Joseph “Joe” Gerald Kennedy, 95, passed away July 10, 2021. He was born on January 15, 1926, in Carleton Place, Canada to Joseph and Mary (Killeen) Kennedy. Joe married the love of his life, Norma McKim, on October 9, 1954, in Carleton Place, Canada. Joe served in WWII in the Canadian Navy. After his service he worked in a funeral home. He started Kennedy Taxi Service in his hometown of Carleton Place, before selling the...