Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Obituaries

Greg was born April 21, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; he attended Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington VA and Georgetown University where he earned a Bachelor's degree in business. While...

Anita Alice Dembeck, age 99, a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, surrounded by he...

James (Jim) Steven Winowiecki, age 61, passed on May 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. After being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer, Jim fought with unwavering courage and grace. Jim was born...

Kathleen Marie Bova March 12, 1942 – May 5, 2026 Kathleen Marie Bova (nee McGinty) passed away peacefully on May 5th surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born the third of five children to Don...

Charles Woodard Dyer, of Grosse Pointe Park, MI, passed away Monday, May 4th, 2026. He was 83 years old. He was born on December 25, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Daniel P. Dyer Jr. and Helen Woodard...

Maureen Stevens Selim, 91, passed away peacefully on 4th May, 2026 with her family by her side after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and a stroke suffered in her final weeks. Beloved wife of Ma...

Ken Kendrick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1959, and lived a life full of laughter, love, and loyalty. Ken met the love of...

ELSA AVANCEÑA ALCANTARA, MD was born August 9, 1933 in Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, the third of five children of Mayor Sofronio Avanceña and Roberta Dominguez Avanceña, and passed peac...

Our world grew darker on May 2, 2026 when Logan Celeste Keller (Mayo) a beautiful daughter, devoted mother, and loving friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with heart disease at the...

Vasiliki “Bessie” Telegadas, born January 12th, 1937, passed away peacefully on April 29th, 2026. Bessie was born in Mouzaki, Thessalia, Greece to Agathe and Fotis Dimitrakopoulou. Her early years wer...

Lillian Marie Morey passed on April 29, 2026, at the age of 84, and was a resident of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. She was born on February 28, 1942 in Detroit; daughter of Harry and Dorothy Kanter ...

Patricia Mary Tannian passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 88; she was born on October 13, 1937, in Detroit, to the late Philip Aloysious and Barbara Mae (nee Sellin) Tannian. Patricia is pr...

Donald “Don” Champine, beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on July 1, 1948, to Frederick and Eileen Champi...

What a duty to put into words, a man like Robert H. Feys; one who could pour a drink, make women of all ages blush and a grown man cry with laughter, faster than his ’95 Harley Softail Custom Motorcy...

Linda Sue Martin, 81, passed away on April 21, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1944, to Kermit and Bernice Carlisle. Linda was the middle child of five siblings, a position that perhaps shaped the warm...

David John Gariepy passed away surrounded by his loving family on 22 April 2026 at the age of 87. He was born in Detroit on 10 July 1938, son of John R. Gariepy and Mildred M. (née Patton) Gariepy. He...

Joe Polgar, age 89 of Grosse Pointe Woods. Loving husband of the late Sally. Dear father of Matthew (Linda) Polgar, Mary Beth (Bob) Voelz, Susan Polgar and James Polgar. Beloved grandfather of Alli...

Thomas J. Walters Thomas James Walters, born June 10th, 1940 in Harvey, Illinois, passed away on April 20th, 2026 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Kowalski) for 63 y...

Loretta Markell, age 89, passed away on April 18, 2026 at her home in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. She was born October 21, 1936 in Detroit Michigan, the daughter of Zygmund Karaszewski and Jean B...

Daniel Martin Smith Sr., known to many as Dan Smith, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his ...

Beverly Ann Zimmermann, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026. Born on September 20, 1935, to Jessie and Edward Watson, Beverly was raised in Detroit Michigan where she attended Cass Techni...

Sharon Ann Lovric, 70, of St. Clair Shores, MI, passed away on April 17, 2026. She was born on June 29, 1955 to the late Harold and Doris (nee Boettcher) Michaux. Sharon is survived by her beloved ...

Janis M. Jevons passed away at her home with family by her side at the age of 97 on April 16, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1928 in Detroit. Janis is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 6...

Grosse Pointe Woods resident Margaret C. Johnson (nee Wooten), age 94, died Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, with family at her side. She was born December...

Panagiota Karamanos passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 13, 2026 at the age of 89. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Gytheio, Greece; daughter of Marika and Panagiotis Zervobeakos...

Daniel Joseph LaLonde Daniel Joseph LaLonde, 72, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on April 14, 2026. Dan was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on October 31, 1953, to Joseph O. LaL...

Madeline Marian Kerby, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of deep faith, passed away surrounded by the love she gave so freely throughout her remarkable life. A 1946 gra...

Feliciano Blanco Modina, a loving father and brilliant engineer, passed away on April 11th at the age of 85. He found joy in tennis and was known for his generosity, cleverness, and humor. He is s...

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Lucille “Lu” Alteri on Friday, April 10, 2026, a remarkable woman whose warmth, generosity, and spirited love of life touched t...

John Dale DeLora Sr. passed away in Henry Ford- St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan on April 8th 2026, he was 82 years old. John was born in Detroit Michigan and attended Cody High School and later...

Doyce Gene McNeill passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 97, having been born on January 25, 1929, and residing in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.

Henry Louis Ritter, a man of profound integrity, technical brilliance, and quiet leadership, passed away at the age of 84. A decorated veteran, a cornerstone of the Detroit professional community, and...

Carl Anthony Cammarata, born on September 14, 1954 to Anthony and Dorothy Cammarata, lived a life full of laughter, love, and unmistakable spirit. A proud Eastside Detroiter, Carl grew up attending St...

After a courageous battle, Daniel W. McMann, age 79, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 2, 2026. Dan was born on May 30,1946, on the east side of Detroit and attended St. Philip ...

Theresa Bendetta Povinelli was a faithful wife, mother, aunt (Zia), sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother who passed away peacefully at home at the age of 105. She and h...

Anthony "Tony" Guastella, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 41. Born on February 6, 1985, to S. Mark and Tammy Guastella in Lansing, Michigan, Tony...

Cornelia “Nellie” Catherine Schrode passed away peacefully at the age of 101. She and her late husband, Daniel, were devoted to each other for 53 years. Together they lovingly raised four children, ...

Gayle Jean Lyle, a cherished wife, a beloved mother and grandmother, devoted friend, and lover of all things beautiful and bright, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on M...

Mark Andrew Jackowski,65, of St. Clair Shores, MI, passed away on March 19, 2026. He was born on December 28,1960 to his loving parents, Joseph and Ann (nee Zakoscielny) Jackowski. Mark is survived ...

Thomas Adam Ross (“DJ DC”), 48, passed away on March 14, 2026, in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Thomas was born in Warren, Michigan, and raised in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. He worked as an enginee...

Elizabeth “Bettye” Misuraca, daughter of Helen Lewis and Harold Kimbrough, a devoted public servant, civic leader, humanitarian, and faithful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and ...

Mareda “Toni” Witte Babcock of St. Clair Shores, formerly of Grosse Pointe Shores, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at age 100. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and li...

It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ioulia, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and steadfast pillar of her community. Born on February 19, 1933...

August T. Vaught, father, partner, and gifted engineer, was born on July 31, 1950, in Missouri to August and Hazel Vaught. From his earliest days, Tom possessed a restless curiosity and an unshakeable...

William T. Albrecht, age 78, of Grosse Pointe Farms, passed away on March 4, 2026. Born on November 6, 1947, in Detroit to Robert and June Albrecht, Bill lived a life defined by devotion to his family...

Leigh Leonard Backon, 55, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2026. Born Dec. 26, 1970, Leigh was the beloved wife of Steve Backon and devoted mother to their 17-year-old daughter, Charleigh, who...

Jo Ann Brown, age 86, passed away on February 27, 2026, at 10:06 am. Born May 8, 1939, Jo Ann resided in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Visitation will be held at A H Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack...

Judith B. Abar passed away on February 8, 2026 at the age of 87. She earned an associates degree from Eastern Michigan University. She had many interests and hobbies throughout her life including pl...

Jack Paul Giannosa passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 78, and was a resident of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. Visitation will take place at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave, ...

Cathy McAdam passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was an advocate, a compassionate social worker, and a woman who lived her life with purpose, curiosity, and joy. She was born on September 21...