Stanley A. Sekmistrz – November 7, 2021

February 23, 1930 – November 7, 2021

Stanley A. Sekmistrz. Age 91 of Southgate.

Devoted husband of the late Virginia Sekmistrz for almost 69 years before her passing in 2017. Beloved father of Dennis Sekmistrz, Charles Sekmistrz and Colleen (Keith) Swaffar. Loving grandfather of Colette (Michael) Serpetti, Nathan (Caitlyn) Sekmistrz, Kenny (Susan) Swaffar and the late Chelsea (Mike) Domine. Dearest great-grandfather of Carly, Isabelle “Izzie”, Cassie, Kazimierz, Kai, Thaddeus and Charlotte “Charlie”. Also survived by sister Irene Bankiewicz.

Friday, November 12, 2021

  • Instate
    9:30 am – 10:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
    Get Directions
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Raymond Ackley – November 1, 2021

Raymond P. Ackley, Jr., age 57, passed away on November 1st, 2021 in Woodhaven, MI. 

Ray is survived by Lisa Brazil-Ackley, his loving wife of 23 years; his children, Griffin and Josephine Ackley; his mother, Marilyn Ackley (nee Gilwee); his sister, Kimberley Ackley-Warner; his niece and nephew, Phoebe Warner and Henry Warner; and his great-nephews, Charlie and Calvin. He was predeceased by his father, Raymond P. Ackley, Sr.; and his brother-in-law, Robert Warner.

Ray proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and liked to travel. He was a lover of film, art, and music. Ray was a devoted husband and father, and he loved his family with all his heart. He was generous and supportive, and lived his life with a positive, can-do attitude. He will be dearly missed by those whose lives he touched.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 13th, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 353 Elm St., Wyandotte, MI 48192 (734-285-9840).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ackley family to help with medical expenses.

Saturday, November 13, 2021

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Marjorie Jakubowski

Marjorie (Marge) Jakubowski was born in Canton, Ohio on August 17, 1926, as one of five children, to Harry and Julia (Murray) Harvey of Irish, Dutch, and French descent. Marge was wed to Thomas Jakubowski on June 14, 1952, and they were married for 60 years before Tom’s death in 2013. Marge took pride in her work as the first woman loan officer at Security Bank & Trust until the birth of her first child. With great joy and resilience, she became a loving full-time mom and homemaker to her family of six.

Marge was an avid cribbage player, puzzle lover, pianist, and prolific reader of history, politics, mysteries, and nature amongst other topics. She travelled the United States and many National Parks extensively with her family, and with her husband during retirement, having been to every State except Alaska; Isle Royale in Michigan being one of their favorite places to visit.

Marge volunteered at the Gabriel Richard High School library for many years and at The Information Center in Taylor, Michigan, where she received a Volunteer of the Year award. Marge was a long-time parishioner at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for over 50 years.

She is survived by her four children and daughters-in-law, Steve (LaDawn); Tim; Beth; and Jim (Mary Beth); five grandchildren Michael Fry (Arika Lycan); Sarah Crayne; Paul Jakubowski (Andrea); Erin Newlin (Michael); and Jennifer Jakubowski. She had five great grandchildren (Malcolm, Collin, Ryan, Levi, and Calvin). She is also survived by her brother Eugene (Bud) Harvey of Newberry Park, California.

A funeral mass is planned at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 135 Superior Blvd., Wyandotte, Michigan on Saturday, November 6, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. in state and 10:00 a.m. mass. With gratitude, flowers/plants will need to be delivered between 9:00-9:40 a.m. on day of mass only. The family respectfully requests that masks be worn during mass.

Saturday, November 6, 2021

  • Instate
    9:30 am – 10:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
    Get Directions
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Patricia “Patty” Morin – November 2, 2021

August 14, 1937 – November 2, 2021

Patricia M. Morin. Age 84 of Riverview.

Beloved wife of Glen Morin.  Loving mother of Bode (Deborah) Morin, Carrie (Larry) Foggia, Matthew (Jen) Morin and Christopher Morin.  Dearest grandmother of Marie (Riley) Foggia, Nicholas Foggia, Alaina (Alex) Theiss, Mitchell Morin, Jack Morin and Taylor Allison.  Dear sister of Marilyn (the late Joe) Malick, Janice (Bill) Johnson, the late Marguerite Abraham, Jackie (the late Ron) Abraham, Rosie (the late Barry) Abraham and John (the late Jackie) Aoun.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation will take place at The On-Site Crematory located within the Molnar Funeral Homes – Brownstown Chapel.

LIFE TRIBUTE

Patricia Morin was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on August 14, 1937. She grew up on White Pond Drive in Akron with her four sisters, two brothers, and parents, very close to her many aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She went to St. Sebastian elementary school in Akron and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1955. She always credited her father Bode for staying positive and pushing his children to be independent. She moved with her family to Lincoln Park, Michigan, and attended Marygrove College and the University of Detroit, graduating with a teaching degree. She later earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She was passionate about teaching and worked for many years in Lincoln Park and Southgate Michigan in elementary and middle schools before retiring in the 1990s. Teaching was only a part of her life. Patty loved people and was devoted to her family and friends. She was a great cook, teacher, and supportive mother, grandmother, mother in-law, aunt, and friend, and made sure her children had all they needed, an education and happy, settled lives. She epitomized selfless, unconditional love to all around her and nurtured a special individual relationship with each and every one she knew. She loved the color red and big family parties, especially large Lebanese dinners. Although she loved crowds and family, she never wanted to be the center of attention. She always focused her attention on others.  She would never want to be remembered in any certain way but everyone she knew will remember the special relationship they had with her. We will all miss her laugh and love but will never forget the fullness of her heart or how she touched us every day.

Donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).

Monday, November 8, 2021

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