Bartek, Ronald Raymond Pinckney, Michigan   His Legacy… Ronald Raymond Bartek, 83, was welcomed home after many illnesses on February 15, 2020.  He was born on August 3, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to Stanley Bartek and Mary (Sczygiel) Bartek. Ronald married the love of his life, Jan (Filipek) Bartek, on July 6, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan.   Ron was an Army Vet and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years.  He was also a 20 year member of St....

Stewart, Josephine “Jo” Jackson, Michigan   Her Legacy… Josephine Carmela Stewart, 97, joined her husband Arthur “Bud” in heaven on February 7, 2020.  She was born on June 4, 1922, in Springfield, Massachusetts to Francesca and Vincenza (Lucci) Dunia. While working at Westinghouse, Jo met and later married the love of her life, Arthur “Bud” Stewart, on November 22, 1947. In 1972, they moved to Kissimmee, Florida, became members of the...

Mickel, Gerald Alan Pinckney, Michigan   His Legacy… Gerald Alan Mickel, 70, passed away February 6, 2020.  He was born on January 29, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Kelly Mickel Sr. and Violet Mae (Bevens) Mickel. Gerald married the love of his life, Geraldine (Johns) Mickel, on March 29, 1985, in Redford, Michigan.   He will be remembered as a wonderful, loving man who would always lend a helping hand for those in need.  Gerald was a jack of all...

Musch, Jonathan Lewis Brighton, Michigan   His Legacy… Jonathan Lewis Musch, 97, passed away February 6, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1922, in Livingston County, Michigan. Jonathan married the love of his life, Evelyn Huskinson, on June 11, 1944, in Hartland, Michigan. They were married for 74 beautiful years. Jonathan farmed his entire life in Green Oak Township, Livingston County, Michigan.  He served his Lord faithfully through the years, witnessing and sharing the...

Kobylarz, Edward Leonard Dexter, Michigan   His Legacy… Edward Leonard Kobylarz, 90, passed away February 5, 2020.  He was born on October 27, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan to Polish immigrants John Kobylarz and Mary (Iskra) Kobylarz. Edward married the love of his life, Jeannette (Zywiol) Kobylarz, on November 26, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan.   He was one of nine kids and went on to have eight children of his own.  He served in the Army during the Korean War...

Dorothy B. Shekter Detroit, MI Her Legacy…Dorothy Shekter, age 92, passed away, February 5, 2020.  Dorothy was born June 14, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Sam and Betty (Sterling) Shekter.  Dorothy loved animals especially dogs and birds, wild and domesticated and loved her dogs, Tagger and Bobo. She is a former member of the Audubon Society, and loved to play golf.  She will be remembered as a very nurturing character and will be missed by her friends. Her...

His Legacy… James Andrew Neilson Sr., 74, passed away February 3, 2020.  He was born on July 9, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan to John Neilson and Isabella (Potts) Neilson. Jim married the love of his life, Colleen Patricia (Murphy) Neilson, on September 11, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan.  Jim was a tremendous lover of all animals big and small, especially his dogs and wild birds. He spent many an hour building and installing birdhouses and feeders. He was a dedicated servant to...

Raucher, Dorothy Ann Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Dorothy Ann Raucher, 84, passed away February 3, 2020.  She was born on June 14, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan to James McGarry and Dorothy (Hardy) McGarry. Dorothy shared many loving years with her husband, Ralph Raucher, who will miss her deeply.  Her only granddaughter was treasured beyond measure.  Dorothy had a wonderful friendly disposition and will be remembered for her love of all animals.  Anytime she came...

DeLauter, Richard Michael Linden, Michigan   His Legacy… Richard Michael Delauter, 61, passed away February 3, 2020.  He was born on November 22, 1958, in Flint, Michigan to David Wesley DeLauter and Mary Joan (Burlingame) DeLauter.   Richard will be remembered for loving his family life and spending time with his children.  He was very musically inclined and had a beautiful voice which lead him to singing in a rock band as a lead singer.  Richard also...

Austin, Judson “Jud” Brooklyn, Michigan   Judson Douglas Austin was born on June 23, 1930 in a house on Main Street and died just 100 yards away on Tecumseh Street on February 3, 2020, surrounded by his family.  (Yes, he lived his entire life within the same block of Brooklyn, MI.)  Jud served in the United States Army during the Korean War, worked as a barber for ten years in Jackson and raced horses both locally and around the country.  He was a member of...