Ann Arbor, MI Obituaries

Genell Henderson, age 98, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026. Genell was born on December 25, 1927, in Winnsboro, South Carolina, to the late John and Eun...

Anne Marie LaRocca, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many, died among family on Feb. 8, 2026, at age 92. Anne Marie was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mic...

The world lost a beautiful person when Erika Lindsay Hunter of Canton, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of light, love, and inspiration far beyon...

Antonia Patrikakos, age 91, of Ann Arbor, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Michigan Medicine. Antonia, known to all as “Nia,” was born June 8, 1934, in Corinth, Greece, the youngest child of...

Christopher “Chris” James Hankins, age 63, of Ann Arbor, passed away at home on January 29, 2026. Chris was born on November 20, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Harry Richard “Ray” and Dolo...

Mark Christopher Pease passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Dexter, Michigan. A lifelong resident of Ann Arbor, Mark was born on March 22, 1951, to the late Walter Charles and Geraldine Clar...

From Proverbs 31: A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11Her hus-band has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12She brings him good, not harm, al...

Dorothy Ann (Metcalf) Jacobson, of White Lake MI, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, at age 97. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 78 years, Kenneth Wayne Jacobson, who passed in Ju...

Lorraine Haller 3/15/32 – 1/5/26 Lorraine Jean (Brown) Haller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 in Sandy Springs, Georgia, in the home o...

Exie Remona Goodson, age 80, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and formerly of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Atria Park of Ann Arbor. Exie was born on July 17, 1...

Hugh Thomas Orlin, 68, of Ypsilanti, Michigan. June 10, 1957-January 18, 2026. He passed away at home. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Louis and Carol Orlin, he was a graduate of Pioneer High School,...

John C. (Jack) van der Velde passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 18, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born in Grand Rapids and grew up in Holland, Michigan. He attended Hope College, where he...

Samuel Andrew Fisher, born on June 1, 1973, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 52.

Anthony R. Aguirre (Tony) passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, shortly after his 88th birthday. Tony was born January 13, 1938, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where his father Antonio Aguirre manag...

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Fernly, age 64, of Ann Arbor died at home on Friday, January 16, 2026. Peggy was born on September 26, 1961, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Dennis J. and Clair Mary (Rozelle) Fernly....

J. Suzanne (Sue) Hockin Pierce, 85, of Ann Arbor, MI died January 16th, 2026 at Trinity Health Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI after a short illness. Sue was born January 12th, 1941 in Punxsutawney, PA, a c...

Karina Marie (Wappula) Fontichiaro passed away on January 14, 2026, at age 81. Karina, known as Kerry, was born August 6, 1944, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she grew up and graduated from Ann Arbor H...

Artell “Art” Tucker, age 91, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, on March 15, 1934, to J...

Patricia Regina King (Prince) 5/2/1926 – 1/11/2026 Anyone knowing Pat’s maiden name would not be surprised to hear that she was a “Prince” but became a “King” when she married her husband, Richard, ...

Imogene "Jean" Carino passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the age of 103. She lived independently at Brookhaven Manor in Ann Arbor. A proud centenarian, she was born on December 15, ...

O'Neil Alphonse Poree, born on May 19, 1926, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 99. He was a resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Elaine Sue Landman, age 78, of Ypsilanti, passed away on January 5, 2026 at Waltonwood Cherry Hill in Canton. Elaine was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on November 25, 1947, to the late Isadore Arnoff and...

Susan Anne Grubb passed away peacefully in her home at Hillside Terrace in Ann Arbor, Michigan from Alzheimer's dementia. Susan was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edwin W. Grubb and Mary Coddington G...

Ruth Langston, age 85, passed away peacefully the evening of January 4th with family by her bedside at Hillside Terrace Memory Care in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ruth was born January 9th, 1940 in Saginaw,...

Lynn Louise (Schultz) Hobbs, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 at the age of 86. Lynn was born November 12, 1939 in Laporte Indiana. ...

Carol Grace Wargelin, age 82, of Ann Arbor, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Trinity Health of Ann Arbor. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, to the late Philip John and Mildred Amber ...

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Natalie Vera Politis, who left us in an accident on December 28, 2025, at the age of 51. Natalie was born on June 8, 1974, in Tehran, Iran, and moved to A...

Charles “Chuck” Anthony Plotts, age 75, passed away on December 22, 2025. Chuck was born on May 27, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Betty and Leon Plotts. He grew up in Detroit and attended Chadsey Hi...

Mary Therese Hoversten, age 78, of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away on December 28, 2025. Mary was born on May 25, 1947, in Lienz, Austria, to Lorenz and Hildegard Boborci. At the age of two, she moved...

Georgiann North left this world on December 26, 2025 at age 78. She grew up in Ann Arbor, went to Ann Arbor High School, earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Oakland University...

L. Rowell Huesmann passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. He was 82 years old and had been a proud and devoted resident of Ann Arbor for decades. Rowell wa...

Shan-lau Shelley Chang, a devoted scholar, educator, and beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1934, in Nanning Guanxi, China, to Chun-...

LuAnne Bullington, born June 19, 1947, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She lived her life on her own terms—fiercely independent, strong-willed, and unapologetically herself. ...

Frank Stephen Blumenthal, a kind, intelligent, cheerful, generous man with twinkly eyes and a ready smile, died at his home on December 16. He was beloved by his family and friends. Frank had a long, ...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Leone Burnham, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and community servant, who passed away on December 15, 2025, at the age of 82. A ...

Susie Kern, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Clarendale of Ann Arbor—leaving behind a lifetime of stories, sharp wit, and well-loved Scrabble tiles. Susie was born on ...

Stylianos Peppas, born on March 2, 1954, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a resident of Frederic, Michigan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, loca...

Patricia Lynch Dion, 94, died peacefully with family by her side in December 2025. Patricia was born and raised in Detroit, Mich. Graduating early from Perishing High School in Detroit, Pat worked s...

William B. (Bill) Galligan passed away peacefully at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on December 4, surrounded by his wife Mary Anne (née Dewey), daughter Krista Lichterman, and granddaughter Alexis....

Shinin Zhu, age 79, passed away Monday, December 1st, 2025. Shinin was born on September 6, 1946, in Shenyang, China. He was bright and curious from a young age and excelled in school. He often helpe...

Richard (Dick) Orion Kraft, aged 97, died peacefully on November 27, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he lived with his wife, Jean, of 73 years. Dick was born in Pasadena, California, to Rollan and...

Judy B. Lucas, of Ann Arbor, passed away November 25, 2025,at Clarendale Ann Arbor. Judy was 84 years old. Born in Euclid, Ohio, on January 4, 1941, Judy was the daughter of the late William M. and Le...

Alice Lynn Graham Huesmann, known to all as Penny, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was 83 years old. Born in Battle ...

Tanya Israel, a devoted educator, pioneering community leader, and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She was 89 years old. Born in 1936 in ...

Stephen Michael Pollock (Steve), beloved husband of Bettina (Tina) passed away on November 13th. He is survived by Tina as well as their three sons; Josh (Annette Sandretto) of Ann Arbor, Aaron (Emily...

Richard A. Paholsky, age 89, of Ann Arbor MI, passed away on November 3, 2025. Born on January 30, 1936, in Bridgeville PA, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Strok) Paholsky. He was the l...

Marie Cora Stoddard gained angel wings surrounded by family, friends and caretakers while enveloped in immense love, song and peace on October 30, 2025 in Ann Arbor, MI where she was fighting a battle...

Arlene Stephanie Reilly December 2, 1942 – November 2, 2025 Arlene Stephanie Reilly, age 82, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Bor...

Rosalie (Rose) Ventimiglia passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born on November 21, 1929 in New York, New York, and she grew up on Long Island, New York. She was a lo...

Willis Charles Patterson passed away on October 22, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, at the age of 94. He was born on November 27, 1930, in Ann Arbor, where he grew up with his mother, stepfather and nin...