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Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Dennis Hardy

Age 67

Dallas, Texas

Dennis D. Hardy passed away on June 22, 2026, following complications from lung cancer. Dennis loved to make his wife and all those around him...

Dennis D. Hardy passed away on June 22, 2026, following complications from lung cancer. Dennis loved to make his wife and all those around him laugh often. He will be remembered for his sharp wit...

Lonestar Cremation

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Photo of Dennis Hardy

Michael R. Pryciak

Age 73

Michael R. Pryciak, age 73. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Leona Pryciak. Beloved brother of Barb (Keith) Korpi and the late Dennis Pryciak....

Michael R. Pryciak, age 73. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Leona Pryciak. Beloved brother of Barb (Keith) Korpi and the late Dennis Pryciak. Adored uncle of Jeanette, Jeffery, Brian, Robert, and Andrea (Dave)....

John N. Santeiu Funeral Home

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Photo of Michael R. Pryciak

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Charles "Charlie" Coman

Age 76

Temperance, MI

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Michael Coman ("Charlie," "Chuck," "Chuckles") on June 15, 2026, at the University of...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Michael Coman ("Charlie," "Chuck," "Chuckles") on June 15, 2026, at the University of Michigan Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded...

Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home

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Photo of Charles "Charlie" Coman

Judith Darin

Age 94

Wellington, FL

Our mother had the spirit and curiosity of a Victorian-era adventurer. In other incarnations, she could have succeeded brilliantly as a researcher, curator, journalist...

Our mother had the spirit and curiosity of a Victorian-era adventurer. In other incarnations, she could have succeeded brilliantly as a researcher, curator, journalist or diplomat, all pursuits she explored in one way or...

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road

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Photo of Judith Darin

Gerald John Kociemba

Age 87

Holly, MI

Gerald John Kociemba, 87 of Holly, MI, passed away at home suddenly on June 10, 2026. He was born May 11, 1939 in Detroit. He proudly...

Gerald John Kociemba, 87 of Holly, MI, passed away at home suddenly on June 10, 2026. He was born May 11, 1939 in Detroit. He proudly served his country as Air Police in the Air Force....

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Photo of Gerald John Kociemba

Monday, June 29, 2026

Lawrence K. Carleton

Shelby Township, MI

74, passed away June 28, 2026. Arrangements provided by Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

74, passed away June 28, 2026. Arrangements provided by Jowett New Haven Funeral Home.

Jowett New Haven Funeral Home

Gail Gorris

Age 72

Livonia, MI

Gail Ann Gorris, 72, of Livonia, MI, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Novi, MI. Born on November 22, 1953, in Detroit, MI.

Gail Ann Gorris, 72, of Livonia, MI, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Novi, MI. Born on November 22, 1953, in Detroit, MI.

Charles Step Funeral Home

Lorraine (Lori) Piejak

Age 82

Troy, MI

Lorraine (Lori) Piejak, 82, of Troy, Michigan passed away peacefully June 13, 2026. Lori retired from the Troy School District in 2006 after 21 years....

Lorraine (Lori) Piejak, 82, of Troy, Michigan passed away peacefully June 13, 2026. Lori retired from the Troy School District in 2006 after 21 years. Beloved mother and grandmother, Lori is survived by loving children,...

Mandziuk Funeral Home

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Photo of Lorraine (Lori) Piejak

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Geraldine Rita Panganis

Age 87

Feb 24, 1939 — Jun 24, 2026 Geraldine Panganis, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Robert) Wertella and Michael (Rebecca)...

Feb 24, 1939 — Jun 24, 2026 Geraldine Panganis, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Beloved mother of Kathleen (Robert) Wertella and Michael (Rebecca) Panganis. Dear grandmother of Emily (Paul), Ellyn (Kevin), Isabel, Anthony...

R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home

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Photo of Geraldine Rita Panganis

John Charles Prost

Age 89

Grosse Pointe Park, MI

John Charles Prost’s love for the City of Detroit and his home, Grosse Pointe Park, was second only to his love for his wife Lucinda...

John Charles Prost’s love for the City of Detroit and his home, Grosse Pointe Park, was second only to his love for his wife Lucinda and daughters Kathryne and Elizabeth, whom he always referred to...

Chas. Verheyden, Inc.

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Photo of John Charles Prost

Nathan Richards

Detroit, MI

26, passed away June 22, 2026. Arrangements provided by Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home. Services on Jul 01, 11:00am at Lutheran Church of The...

26, passed away June 22, 2026. Arrangements provided by Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home. Services on Jul 01, 11:00am at Lutheran Church of The Redeemer of Birmingham. Roseland Park Cemetery.

Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home

Jo Schornak

Age 87

Petoskey, MI

Jo Schornak (don’t call her Josephine!) of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of...

Jo Schornak (don’t call her Josephine!) of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 87, with her son and “favorite” daughter-in-law at her side....

Gaylord Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Gaylord

Friday, June 26, 2026

Anora Jeanne Zeiler

Dearborn, MI

Zeiler, Anora Jeanne, was born on October 19, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Madeline Reaume. Anora, who resided in Dearborn, Michigan, passed away...

Zeiler, Anora Jeanne, was born on October 19, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Madeline Reaume. Anora, who resided in Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 80. Beloved...

Voran Funeral Home

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Photo of Anora Jeanne Zeiler

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Anthony Cleveland

Age 71

Detroit, MI

Anthony David Cleveland was born May 29, 1954 and passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 71 years old. He graduated from...

Anthony David Cleveland was born May 29, 1954 and passed away on January 10, 2026 at the age of 71 years old. He graduated from Henry Ford High School and after begin his lifelong career...

O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home - Detroit

John Conroy

Age 88

Royal Oak, MI

John L. Conroy, Jr. died peacefully June 21, 2026. Born on June 1, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, John grew up in Birmingham and was a...

John L. Conroy, Jr. died peacefully June 21, 2026. Born on June 1, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, John grew up in Birmingham and was a long-time resident of Grosse Pointe before living in Royal Oak...

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel

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Photo of John Conroy

Roy Joseph Gaglio

Age 87

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Roy Joseph Gaglio passed away June 16, 2026 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (nee...

Roy Joseph Gaglio passed away June 16, 2026 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Marjorie (nee Reame); his children, Perry Gaglio (Anne Marie), Philip Gaglio (Lisa),...

Chas. Verheyden, Inc.

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Photo of Roy Joseph Gaglio

Rita Pokorny

passed away June 20, 2026 at the age of 73. Loving mother of Donald Pokorny (Marci) and Aaron Pokorny (Monica). Caring grandmother of Michael, David,...

passed away June 20, 2026 at the age of 73. Loving mother of Donald Pokorny (Marci) and Aaron Pokorny (Monica). Caring grandmother of Michael, David, Jack, Charlotte, and Antonia. She was preceded in death by...

A.J. Desmond & Sons

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Photo of Rita Pokorny

Darlene Rys

Sterling Heights, MI

82, passed away June 24, 2026. Arrangements provided by Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors. Services on Jul 01, 10:00am at St. Jane Frances de Chantal....

82, passed away June 24, 2026. Arrangements provided by Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors. Services on Jul 01, 10:00am at St. Jane Frances de Chantal. Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Michael “Mal” Malczewski

Michael “Mal” Malczewski died Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Graduate of Utica High School. Co-owner of Pure Gold, Inc. Engineering in Mt. Clemens, MI. Survived...

Michael “Mal” Malczewski died Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Graduate of Utica High School. Co-owner of Pure Gold, Inc. Engineering in Mt. Clemens, MI. Survived by: wife, Diane; daughters, Jessica and Raelene. Funeral arrangements at...

Muir Brothers Funeral Home of Imlay City

Colleen Murphy

Age 67

Westland, Michigan

Colleen Murphy (October 9, 1958 – June 4, 2026), age 67, of Westland, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026. She was preceded in death...

Colleen Murphy (October 9, 1958 – June 4, 2026), age 67, of Westland, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Helen Chick and Richard L. Murphy. Colleen...

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