Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Dearborn Heights, MI

Jan 11, 2025

Anthony Gerard Kempinski September 24, 1953 – January 11, 2025

Anthony Gerard Kempinski, affectionately known as Tony, was a loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Nephew, and Friend, Tony’s (Antek’s) legacy will be the music he left behind

As a founding member and bandleader of the Dynasticks, "Detroit's Spirit of Polkas," Tony revolutionized the sound of...

Jan 9, 2025

Vella, Pauline. January 9, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearest mother of Mary Petroskey, Joseph (Yvette) Vella, Emanuela "Lilly" (James) Baldwin, Ann (Marcel) Killingbeck, Paul Vella, Connie (Chuck) Holland, Victor Vella, and James (Andrea) Vella. Loving Nanna of 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of John (Connie), Gemma (Alfred), Joseph (Margaret), the late Carmela Vella, Anthony...

Jan 7, 2025

Rita Montoni

November 20, 1942 – January 7, 2025

Former wife of Enrico.  Dearest mother of John (Yola) and Rosa (John) Ferrara.  Loving Noni of Nicholas and Amanda (Robert) Ferrera. Dear sister of Rosa (the late Nando) Palermini, Ottavio (Patrice) Carlomusto, Vanda (Gerald) Soborowski, Franca (Terrence) Winowiecki, Gabriella Carlomusto, and the late Firminio Carlomusto.  Also...

Jan 4, 2025

Daniel Jerome Zak, Sr. September 6, 1938 – January 4, 2025

Daniel Jerome Zak, Sr., born on September 6, 1938, to Theodore and Helen Zak in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Daniel was a man of immense talents and determination, often described as a jack of...

Jan 2, 2025

Kandow, Steven Michael. January 2, 2025. Beloved husband of Thelma. Dearest father of Brittany, Brianna (James) Tilden, and Katelynn. Loving grandpa of Brendan, Bailee, Alayah, and James Jr. Loving brother of Lori Bailey and Linda. Dear uncle of Scott and Dennis. Loving son of the late Leo and Sally.

Steven found joy in testing his luck, whether...

Jan 2, 2025

Paul Coleman Haase February 4, 1948 – January 2, 2025

Paul Coleman Haase, beloved brother, uncle, partner, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on February 4, 1948, Paul was the son of the late Frances Coleman Haase Millard and the late Otto Haase.

He is survived by...

Dec 18, 2024

SCHOENBERGER, Richard “Rick” Douglas December 18, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Jean.  Dearest father of Richard (Sasha Merritt) Schoenberger, and Catherine (Tim Parent) Schoenberger.  Loving grandpa of Adelyn and Landon.  Dear brother of the late John Schoenberger and Beverly Zielinski.  Dear Brother-in-Law of Louis (Carolyn) Bruno.  Memorial visitation Saturday, January 4, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at...

Dec 11, 2024

ARBUCKLE, KATHLEEN LYNN, December 11, 2024.  Loving Daughter of the late Beryl and Richard Arbuckle.  Dearest sister of Patricia (Rick) Rifkin.  Private Services will take place.

Dec 8, 2024

James "Jim" Francis Kernen, born on July 24, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Beatrice Kernen, passed away suddenly on December 8, while working. Jim grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, where his parents owned a local gas station, instilling in him a strong work ethic and a love for connecting with people.

Jim was known for...

Dec 8, 2024

Blanca Brudzinski was born in Puebla, Mexico on August 30, 1930, to Antonio Garcia Palacio and Ana Maria Garcia Rosete. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Brudzinski, and loving mother of Chuck, Albert, Cathy (John), and Danny. She was the most treasured grandmother of Blanca (Tim), Keith, Carla (Kyle), Dillon, John (Gabriela), Kateri (David), and Nikita...

Dec 5, 2024

Gricelda (Grace) Dagmar Cutajar (nee Serrano),    With the most heartfelt sympathy to all affected she has sadly left us after a short battle with the terrible scourge of Cancer that has destroyed so many lives.      Born June 17,1968 In El Salvador, and immigrating to South West Detroit in 1973 with her family of seven, -all struggling as has been...

Nov 15, 2024

Tobin, John Jr. November 15, 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Truda. Dear Friend of Kathleen. Instate Wednesday with Rosary at St. Barbara Church at 10:30 am until time of Mass at 11 am. John was a member of the Secular Franciscans (St. Elizabeth of Hungary Fraternity) and was a member of the Legion of Mary.

Nov 9, 2024

David Michael Popeney

July 12, 1978 - November 9, 2024

David Michael Popeney, 46, of Dearborn, MI, suddenly passed away on November 9, 2024. Born in Southfield, MI, on July 12, 1978, David embodied the spirit of family, generosity, and adventure. Known for his big heart and infectious energy, he was the quintessential "fun uncle,"...

Nov 7, 2024

Cynthia Ann Kopiwoda, born on July 4, 1958, to Edward and Sophie (Romanowski) Kopiwoda, passed away leaving a legacy of love, strength, and humor. She was the beloved mother of Eric Wilkerson and Aaron (Schala Churchfield) Wilkerson and a devoted grandmother to Dominic, Olivia, Lucy, Aaron Jr., and Atreus, who were the lights of her life.

Cynthia...

Oct 28, 2024

Leo Scantamburlo

May 29, 1949 – October 28, 2024

Leo Scantamburlo, beloved husband, father, Nonno, brother, and uncle, passed away on October 28, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Lino and Mary Scantamburlo (née Fiorot) on May 29, 1949, Leo was a proud Italian who cherished his family, faith, and community. Leo married the love...

Oct 27, 2024

Salvatore Giuliano March 5, 1929 - October 27, 2024 Salvatore Giuliano, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Salvatore was surrounded by his family. Salvatore was born on March 5, 1929, in Tripoli, Libya to Domenico Giuliano and Paolina Larocca. After the untimely death of his father at the age of 9,...

Oct 22, 2024

Kalarus, Janina. October 22, 2024. Beloved Wife of the late Wladyslaw. Dearest mother of Christine (Anthony) Kryszko, Donna Kalarus-Swiderski, the late Irena, and Ircia. Loving babcia of Barbara, Regina, Marek (Anita), Jakob, Stefan, and Ryszard. Loving great-babcia of Kirana. Loving sister of Roman, Stanislaw, the late Jadwiga, Otola, Mieczylaw, and Janek. Visitation Sunday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at...

Oct 8, 2024

Surmacz, Lottie Mary. October 8, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Angeline. Dearest sister to the late Frank (Elizabeth), the late Edward (the late Cecelia), the late Richard (Mickey). Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

Instate Saturday at 10:00 am at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church...

Oct 4, 2024

Glinka, Joann M. October 4, 2024

Beloved wife of Walter.  Loving mother of Michael and Melissa.  Dearest sister of Joseph (Linda) Raynish and Diane (John) Welchman.  Dear sister-in-law of Theresa Glinka.  Cherished aunt of Aaron, Adam, Annie, Jason, and the late Angela.

Visitation Thursday, October 17th, from 2-8 pm with Rosary at 7:00 pm at...

Oct 4, 2024

Maura, Vince.  October 4, 2024

Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Giovanna.  Dearest brother of Anthony (Deborah Siedhoff) and Pina (Cliff) Thomas.  Cherished dad to Nadia. Dear uncle of Mike Thomas and Mark Thomas.  Loving nephew of late Domenico (the late Anna) Micheli, late Antonio Micheli, Maria (Romolo) Maura, late Anna (Salvatore) Savoni, Antonio (Anna) Maura,...