Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Obituaries

Lawrence Oscar Willaert passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 72.

Andrew (Andy) Amato died on Father’s Day June 21, 2026 in St Clair Shores, MI. He was born in Detroit, MI on August 16, 1929 to Joseph and Josephine (Ferrante). Andy was beloved husband of Sarah "Ser...

Eugene Francis Guswiler passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on September 16, 1932, and residing in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.

David Mark Coté, age 62, passed away on June 19, 2026. David was born on June 2,1964, to Leon and Bernadine Coté. David was a devoted family man whose greatest joy came from spending time with the p...

Ralph Douglas Kirchen passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 5, 1945, Ralph lived in Warren, Michigan.

Neonia “Nina” Kourembana Neonia Kourembana, affectionately known as Nina, fell asleep in the Lord on June 15, 2026, at the age of 86. She was held in the love and prayers of her family. Nina was born ...

Lola Parris (née Gianakis) passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was the cherished daughter of Spiro Gianakis and Theodora Gianakis, and was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Lola w...

Sandra Kay Blodgett-Beckett passed on June 13, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on February 10, 1963, Sandra Kay Blodgett-Beckett was a resident of Shelby Township, Michigan.

Pauline A. Garavaglia (nee Valenti) Grosse Pointe Woods - Pauline A. Garavaglia, 97, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026. Loving wife of Frank. Beloved mother of Marco (Vanessa), Carolyn, Anne...

Thomas Craig Williams, 81, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. He was predeceased in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Williams; and his brother, Charles Russell Will...

Beverly Workman, a woman of warmth, wit, and wonderful spirit, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on October 2, 1936, to Eileen and Philip Tocco in Wyandotte, Michigan. Beverl...

Carmen “Joe” Vicari, 86, of St. Clair Shores, passed on June 6, 2026. Joe was born on July 27, 1939, to the late Joseph and Jennie (nee Magri) Vicari. Joe is preceded in death by his beloved wife o...

Chris fell asleep in the Lord Friday, June 5, 2026. Chris was born in Detroit, Michigan to parents Nicholas and Marian Christopher. His siblings, Demetra Spiro and Mary Lou Schifano predeceased him i...

Mavis D. Trapp (Goehring), age 79, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Mavis was the devoted wife of Roger F. Trapp for 58 years. Together they built a lif...

Wilson Warner Jr. passed away on May 31, 2026, at the age of 86. Wilson was a resident of Harper Woods, Michigan.   Visitation will be held at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, G...

Miriam Costandi, formerly of East Detroit, Grosse Pointe Woods and most recently of Utica, died peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026. Predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Kareem. Beloved mother...

Jeanette Vreeland, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Jeanette lived a long and meaningful life centered on faith, family, kindness, and devotion to those she loved m...

Seymour Derian “Simon” age 87 passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 surrounded by his family. Simon was born in Detroit to Elia Derian and Archalous “Louise” nee Taniellian. He was the youngest of t...

Timothy Dailey Addy Jr Our dear brother, son, father, and friend, Timothy Addy, passed peacefully at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, at the age of 50. Tim is now reunited...

Robert Lynn Stewart, 90, of St. Clair Shores, was called home to the Lord on May 18, 2026, passing peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born May 7, 1936, in Toledo, Robert was raised in Detroi...

Opanowicz, Walter William, 98, of Hoover, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on December 31, 1927, the youngest of ten children born to Adolph and Helen Opanow...

Patricia Ann Poe passed on May 12, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on February 27, 1969, she was a resident of Eastpointe, Michigan. Visitation will be held at A H Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave,...

James Raymond Balbinot passed on May 16, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on December 10, 1937, and residing in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.

Claude Anthony (C.A.) Greiner III, 46, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on May 14, 2026. He is the adored son of Maria and the late Claude Anthony Jr. (Tony). C.A. was beloved by his dear brother...

Kathleen Lois Quigley passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026 at the age of 78. In the early 1970s, Kathi lived in Australia for two years. After leaving Australia, she spent another year traveling thr...

Richard Thomas “Rick” Young passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Detroit on December 10, 1947, he was the beloved son of Earl and Virginia Young. Rick grew up spending time with h...

Irma Zehetmair, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, friend, and inspiration to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on May 11, 2026. Her life was marked by resilience,...

Jesus Madrid Ocampo, 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jesus was born on June 8, 1934 in Mexico City, Pampanga, Philippines. He was the fourth of...

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 ...