Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Timothy G. McLaughlin peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 27, with family at his side. Tim was born in 1942 to Irene and J. Willard McLaughlin. He grew up with his sister Teena in Sumpter, Michigan. Tim graduated from Bellville High School in 1961. He attended Michigan State University and soon joined the Michigan National Guard. Tim met his wife...

Sep 25, 2023

Sheila Ann Leverton, wife, mother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully in her home on September 25th, 2023 at the age of 78. Sheila was born April 27, 1945 and raised in Allen Park, MI as an only child by her loving parents, Othie and Louis Long. She graduated from Allen Park High School in 1962, University...

Sep 18, 2023

Age 81. Beloved father of Bonnie (Howard) Beindit, Michelle (Mike) Hill, Mark (Stephanie Arline) and William Carson Wylie. Loving brother of Almeda Wylie, Loretta Singleton, Chester Wylie, late Edith Hess, late Opal Jesse, late Hubert Wylie and the late Ray Wylie. 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Visitation for Otie will take place on Monday, September 25...

Sep 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jane Patricia Baier

Jane Patricia Baier, 84, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dedicated Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born on March 19, 1939, and leaves behind a legacy of love and service that touched the lives of many.

Jane was...

Sep 17, 2023

Age 68. Beloved mother of Sarah (Mike) Gatza and Danny (Cassie) Smith. Loving sister of Peggy Dolson, Roy (Patty) Fretenborough, Terri Becker, Laurie (Mike) Cuellar, and Lee Fretenborough. Proud grandmother of Elijah, Isabelle, Tyler, Joseph, Raegan, Molly, and Luke. Friend and former wife of Dennis Smith. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Sep 16, 2023

Chris M. Samfilippo, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Charles Sr. and Youly Samfilippo, and his sister, JoAnn Rossi.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kim Samfilippo; daughter and son-in-law, Allyson Samfilippo and Rom Fabreo; grandson, Romy Cristiano...

Sep 15, 2023

Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Robert Alward, the late Phillip Whitney and the late Lloyd Wilmore. Loving mother of Michael (Jennifer) Whitney, Patrick (Elaine) Whitney and the late Bobby Alward. Dear sister of the late Pearl Johnson, the late Evelyn Cutter and the late Charles King. 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Visitation for Alberta...

Sep 11, 2023

Laura "Rose" Klee, age 72, died in her home in Centennial, Colorado on September 11, 2023.

Laura worked as a Wealth Management Advisor.

She loved music, nature, animals, people, environmental awareness, protection, and reading. She was an avid proponent of education, serving voluntarily for, and contributing to the Walnut Hills Scholarship Committee for several years....

Sep 7, 2023

Peter passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023 surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his wife Cynthia, his children Sarah Foster, Scott Foster and Kate Foster and his brother John (Sheila) Foster.

A Celebration of Life will be held on October 22, 2023 at 3 pm at the Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, 1709 Emmons, Lincoln...

Aug 31, 2023

Age 92, August 31, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Emil.  Loving mother of Anne (Joe) Carlini-Gardner, James (Lynette) Carlini and Gino Carlini.  Dear grandmother of Brandon, Giovanni and Eva.  Dearest sister of Beverly Eustice, the late John Tapscott and the late Dorothy Hagan.

Visitation Tuesday 1 - 8 pm at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Avenue,...

Aug 26, 2023

Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving father of Julie (Mark) Brooks, Jacki (Armen) Alabakoff, Joseph (Marianne) Sarich and John (Diane) Sarich. Dear brother of Madelyn Sarich. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Joe grew up in Lincoln Park and graduated from Lincoln Park High School. Joe received his “higher education” from IBM; he started working at IBM...

Aug 22, 2023

Age 72. Dear brother of Gerald (Lois) Klonowski, Jerome (Sue) Klonowski and Ronald (Jeannie Gabon) Klonowski. Beloved companion of Pamela Tear. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bob is a US Army Veteran. He retired from Hare Cartage and enjoyed hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Visitation 4:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday, August 29 at Weise...

Aug 12, 2023

Marino Andreas Manolis – Age 68 –Born to the late Andreas and Anna (Militisi) Manolis in Crete, Greece on April 18, 1955. Was called to be with the Lord on August 12, 2023. He always took care of everyone. The best depiction used to describe him since his sudden passing; he was a man of few words, but he...

Aug 12, 2023

Age 75. Beloved son of the late Mildred and the late William P. Crowley. Bill is survived by his cousins and many friends. Visitation for Bill will take place from 12:00pm-8:00pm with 6:00pm memorial service on Friday, October 13 at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Avenue, Allen Park (313-382-1150). The Downriver Veteran's Honor Guard will render military honors for Bill...

Aug 7, 2023

Nancy "Patt" Rychcik - Age 82 - Beloved wife, mother, grandma, GiGi, sister, aunt, friend.

The Lord took her hand in the early morning hours of August 7, 2023. She is now resting peacefully in the arms of our Lord in the Kingdom of Heaven.

She met the love of her life, Ed in 1959....

Aug 7, 2023

Age 61. August 7, 2023. Beloved daughter of Gayle and Donald Andrysiak. Loving sister of Michele (Douglas) Oesterle, Nancy (Dave) Phillips, David (Karen) Andrysiak, Terry (Cheryl) Andrysiak and Donnie Andrysiak. Also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and 4 great nephews.

Cremation will take place.

There will be no services held at the funeral home....

Aug 6, 2023

Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Jean Mesic. Loving father of Ronald (Kathryn) Mesic Jr. and Janine (Peter) Kopera. Dearest brother of the late Richard Mesic. Grandfather of Mya Kopera.

Visitation Friday, August 11, 2023 from 2-8 pm at Weise Funeral Home with a closing prayer at 7:30 pm.

Funeral mass on Saturday,...

Aug 6, 2023

Ae 69, August 6, 2023.  Beloved husband of Gail.  Loving father of Stephanie (Jason) Jacob, Nicholas (Lena) Shock, Linsey (Andrew) Lozon and Dale (Kimberly) Brys.  Dear grandfather of Kylee, Griffin, Madeline, Mackenzie, Owain, Nicholas, Alexander, Michael, Preston and Lucy.  Dear brother of Cheryl (John) Girard, Denise Meggie, Laura (Dan) Nixon and the late Darryl Brys.  Also survived by his...

Aug 4, 2023

Age 52,  August 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of Jennifer.  Loving father of Drake (Kaylyn Teffault) Murphy, Noah Higgison, Caleb Higgison and Lucas Higgison.  Dearest son of Randolph and Sandra Higgison.  Dear brother of Tammy LaVoie, the late Scott Higgison and the late Teri-Lynn Cargill. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday 1 - 8 pm...

Aug 4, 2023

Age 73. Arthur is survived by his wife Lee Fretenborough, Lee's son Brandon Fretenborough and his granddaughter Kaylee.

Private cremation will take place.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date.  Information on the service will be added as it becomes available.