Past Funerals that happened November 2021 – October 2022

John Steichen | January 8, 1948 – April 25, 2022

Steichen, John of Southgate passed away April 25th, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann. Loving father of Todd (Mary) Steichen and Shawn (Amanda) Steichen. Cherished brother of Donna Dodd, Jeff (Yvonne) Steichen, Jim (Brenda) Steichen, and Joe Steichen. Dearest grandfather of 3, Brendan, Nathan, and Libby. John was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was active member of the American Legion #217, VFW Post #1136, Knights of Columbus #1802, The American Legion Riders, and the Wyandotte Veteran Honor Guard. John is preceded in death by his parents, the late John J. and Jean Steichen.

 

Monday, May 2, 2022

  • Instate
    9:30 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Grace F. Powell | September 15, 1934 – April 25, 2022

September 15, 1934 – April 25, 2022

Grace F. Powell.  Age 87 of Wyandotte.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred Powell.  Dearest aunt of Phillip (Junise) Bazzo, Christine (Jack) Snoes, Mike Bozzo, David Bozzo, Jim (Karen) Bozzo and Gary (Sheryl) Bozzo.  Dear friend of Dewey Mackens.  Preceded in death by brothers William Bozzo, Sam Bozzo and Andy Bozzo.

 

 

 

Saturday, April 30, 2022

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Jean Bawden | March 21, 1925 – April 24, 2022

Bawden, Jean of Allen Park, MI passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late William Bawden. Cherished mother of John (Susan) Bawden, Elizabeth (Tim) Kruse, and Emily (David) Sims. Loving grandmother of Julia (Caleb) Sandoval, Thomas (Sophie) Bawden, Emma Kruse, William (Kathleen) Kruse, Charles Kruse, Grace Sims, Jake Sims, and Madeline Sims. Dear sister of Ann (Edward) Shea and Cathy (the late Paul) Kanai. Jean will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held on Friday, April 29, 2022 at St. Patrick Church located at 135 Superior, Wyandotte, MI 48192. In State 9:00 a.m. and Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Roseland Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, St. Thomas Lutheran Food Pantry in EastPointe or Camp Copneconic in Fenton in Jean’s honor.

 

Friday, April 29, 2022

  • Instate
    9:00 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Suzanne Marie Martell – March 18, 2022

December 9, 1965 – March 18, 2022

Suzanne Marie Martell.  Age 56 of Wyandotte.

Loving daughter of Linda and the late George Martell.  Dear sister of Jeffery, his wife Molly Martell and Daniel Martell.  She will be deeply missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Church and American Cancer Society.

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

 

Family Tribute

Suzanne attended Monroe Elementary and graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in 1984. She also attended Detroit College of Business and Lansing Community College. Suzanne was a member of the Roosevelt High School Band and played the clarinet. She was elected Band Sweetheart in her Senior year. Also, Suzanne was a member of the Wyandotte Figure Skating Precision Team. Suzanne was employed at Miller Canfield in Detroit as a Legal Secretary. Suzanne was a very caring person who loved her family and was a loyal friend to many. She was always ready to help out wherever help was needed. No one ever had to ask for help, she just seemed to sense it and did what needed to be done. Gardening and flowers were her love and joy. She beautified many homes of family, friends, and co-workers. If your flower beds had Suzanne’s touch, you had a beautiful garden. Suzanne can be remembered for her love, kindness, strength, and beauty. Suzanne will be missed!

 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

  • Instate
    9:30 am
  • Funeral Mass of the Resurrection
    10:00 am
  • St. Vincent Pallotti Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church
    135 Superior Blvd, Wyandotte, MI 48192
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Sonny Wasilewski – April 10, 2022

November 21, 1938 – April 10, 2022

Sonny Wasilewski.  Age 83 of Allen Park.

Beloved husband of Cheryl.  Loving father of Jill (Chris) Purcell and the late Jeffery.  Dearest grandfather of Makayla Payne.  Also survived by daughter in-law, Anne; sister, Madeline (the late Jerry) Jankowski; brothers in-law, John (Sue) Winkler and Mark (the late Kimberly) Winkler; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces.

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

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Wanda Martin – April 6th, 2022

Wanda Martin of Wyandotte passed away on April 6th, 2022. Born on January 23,1929 to her late parents John and Marya Bush. Preceded in death by her siblings Frank Bush and Mary Bush. Beloved Mother of Deborah (Jerry) Martin-Miller, the late David Martin, Gregory (Mari) Martin and Patricia (Richard) Doetkott. Grandmother to many, Carman Martin, Jessica Martin (Michael Meza), Mathew (Tiffani) Martin, Jonathon Martin (Angela Gonzalaz), Mike Doetkott, Ann Doetkott (Luke Nagy), Nic (Katie) Doetkott, Adam Doetkott (Melissa Lacy). Great Grandmother to Zachary Martin, Addison Martin, Sophia Martin, Elliott Doetkott and Teagan Doetkott. Employed with Firestone/Accuride she was a pioneer being the first female to work in a managerial position with International Accounts and was very meticulous in everything she did. Wanda was a devoted member of St.Vincent Pallotti in Wyandotte. She was active volunteer at church in the Christian Ladies Group and in the Auderaition Chapel. She loved to travel, golf, bingo, word find books, reading, and doing puzzles. But most she loved being with family. Wanda’s smile was a great ray of sunshine for all. Her love for all was pure and was always giving of herself to others. Funeral services are by Czopek Funeral Home 2157 Oak Street, Wyandotte, Mi. 48192. A visitation is on April 11th, 2022 from 1pm – 9pm. On April 12th, 2022 a viewing and Mass will be at St.Vincent Palloti, 334 Elm St., Wyandotte, Mi. 48192. Viewing from 9:30am with Mass to follow at 10am. The family would like donations to go to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

 

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

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Frances Yurchak – March 27, 2022

March 21, 1925 – March 27, 2022

Yurchak, Frances of Allen Park, MI passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late John Yurchak. Dear mother of the late Robert M. Yurchak and the late Martin (Mary) Yurchak. Cherished grandmother of Martin (Faith) Yurchak and great-grandmother of Nicholas Yurchak. Sweet sister-in-law of Rosalie Shimkus. Frances was also preceded in death by her parents Martin J. and Margaret Shimkus and her brothers Martin and Lawrence Shimkus. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes located at 10915 Allen Road, 48101. A Mass of Resurrection is scheduled for Friday, April 8, 2022 at St. Vincent Pallotti Parish located at 344 Elm St., Wyandotte, MI 48192. 9:00 a.m. In State and Mass at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Vincent Pallotti Parish in Frances’ honor.

 

Friday, April 8, 2022

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Anthony F. Millazzo, Jr. – March 16, 2022

November 30, 1966 – March 16, 2022

Anthony F. Millazzo Jr.  Age 55 of Grosse Ile.

Beloved husband of Laura Millazzo.  Loving father of Emily Millazzo, Anthony Millazzo, Nicholas Millazzo and Jonathan Millazzo.  Dearest son of Elaine and the late Anthony Millazzo Sr.  Dear brother of Jacqueline (Paul Hegarty) Millazzo, Angela (James) Quick, Melissa (Jeff) Taylor and Ann Marie (Edward) Simone.  Brother in-law of George (Janice) St. Amant and Ruth St. Amant.   Also survived by nieces and nephews, Kaeli, Makena, Lucas, Julian, Jacob, Joseph, Enzo and Elena.

 

 

Thursday, March 24, 2022

  • Instate
    9:30 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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Arlene T. Iszak – March 20, 2022

July 28, 1932 – March 20, 2022

Arlene T. Iszak.  Age 89 of Gibraltar.

Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Ernest Iszak.  Loving mother of Michael (Charlene) Iszak, Suzanne (Charles) Hicks, Alison (Charles) Perry, Alicia (Robert) Richardson, Matthew Iszak and Julie (Scott) Antioch.  Dearest grandmother of 18.  Great grandmother of 17.  Dear sister of the late Alvina Cashen.  Also survived by nephews Dennis (Vicky) Cashen, Timothy (Suzanne) Cashen and their children.

Family Tribute
Arlene Stepaniak grew up in Lincoln Park with her parents, her sister Alvina, and her lifelong friends from our lady of Lourdes, class of 1950.  She married her sweetheart Ernest Iszak and they raised their family in Gibraltar Michigan.  They were very active in their community with ties to the police and fire departments, and they were business owners in Lincoln Park, Gibraltar, and Trenton.  Arlene found a happy and welcoming church family at St. Vincent Pallotti in Wyandotte.  She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, GG, and friend to everyone that knew her.  She will be greatly missed. We will cherish many happy memories with her.

 

Friday, March 25, 2022

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Pierre M. Dube – March 19, 2022

February 15, 1951 – March 19, 2022

Pierre M. Dube.  Age 71 of Wyandotte.

Beloved son of the late Napoleon and Fleurette Dubé.  Loving brother of Marie Therese (Robert) Zemke, Daniel J. (Arsenia) Dubé, Paul A. (Cheryl) Dubé and Anne M. (Bruce) Eggers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are appreciated to Knights of Columbus, Trenton Council or St. Vincent Pallotti Parish.

Services will be live streamed.  Please click the following link to be directed to the live stream services:  Pierre M. Dubé live stream

 

Family Tribute

Pierre Michel François Dubé was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 15, 1951. His French-Canadian name was gifted to him from his mother who was born in Ottawa Canada and his father who was born in Biddeford Maine, an American French community. Pierre or Pete as his two brothers and two sisters would affectionately call him attended St. Brigid grade school and Catholic Central High School in Detroit. He graduated from Wayne State University. Pierre, like his father, who was an accountant, became a financial planner. He enjoyed teaching for the Wyandotte Public Schools, He loved fishing and boating on the Detroit River. He was Deputy Grand Knight and a 3rd degree member of the council in Trenton. He occasionally played tennis and golf.

Pierre sang in St. Brigid’s choir in elementary school. At the time, St. Brigid’s men and boy’s choir was well known throughout the Detroit area with people attending midnight mass from all over the Detroit area, including bishops and monsignors. His love of singing followed him to St. Vincent Pallotti where he sang bass. He had many friends in the choir, especially Father Brendan McCarrick. Pierre also played guitar. One of his songs, Daniel My Brother, still resonates in our minds.

When Pierre learned he had bladder cancer, he fought back. His determination and will to survive was part and parcel of Pete. He never gave up and followed his mother’s advice that putting your faith in God was the avenue to follow.

Pierre is no longer with us today, but his memory will always remain with us. His courage, his perseverance, and his approach to life becomes a guidepost for us all.

 

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

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