All Obituaries

Renee’ Barber age 63 was born in Detroit on December 7, 1956 to Frank and Virginia and passed away on January 27, 2020 at Fr Murray a Villa Nursing Home in Centerline. Beloved wife to John and dearest mother to John II (Barbara), Lynette and Billy (significant other Crissy). Treasured grandmother of Breann, John, AJ, Ashley Renee', Michael, Miley, Boss, Bill and Thomas. Proud and adored great grandmother of Jesse and EZ. She is also survived by her siblings Lynne, Elisa and...

Dennis McLaughlin JR age 53 was born in Detroit on July 3, 1966 and passed away on January 20, at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens. He leaves behind his children Nicole (Sam) Filiccia, Brittany (fiancé Terrance), Dennis III, Cody and significant other Debbie. Treasured grandfather of Chanel, Savanah and Jade. Also survived by Marsha, dearest brother to Tina and nephews Jeff and Jay. He was predeceased by his parents Dennis SR and Sharon. Dennis loved golf, fishing and going to...

Dennis Sopfe, age 70 was born in Detroit on June 3, 1949 and passed away on January 17, at his home. He lives behind his brothers Garry, and Glenn (Suzanne). He was predeceased by his parents Earl and Elfi. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Dennis loved music and was a “DJ” for many years and has an extensive record collection dating back to the 50’s. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, warmth, genuineness, and most importantly, his...

David Stanco “RIP” age 64 was born on March 25, 1955 and passed away on January 12, 2020 at Karmanos Hospital in Detroit. He leaves behind his significant other Nancy and his children David JR, Michelle (Kurt), Dillon., Jessica and Amanda. Beloved brother to Frances JR, Jacqueline, Diane and Jeffery. He was pre deceased by his father Francis, mother Cleo, his siblings Merri Ellen, and Deborah. Treasured grandfather of Cecelia. David was a member of the Liberty Riders Motorcycle Club in...

On January 7, 2020 heaven gained another angel. Kelly went to the hospital with a complaint of having trouble breathing. Overnight she went into cardiac arrest and the doctors were unable to save her. Dearest mother to Sarah (David) Carrillo, Tina, Crystal and Justin. Treasured grandmother of Bradlee, Sophia and Gabriel. Kelly was a very upbeat in person and loved to help those that needed her. Even in her death she has given the gift of life and has donated what she could to help save...

Forrest A. Ottinger, age 81 was born on January 19, 1938 in Detroit and passed away on January 10, 2020. Beloved husband to Helene and father to Michael (Angela), Ed (Kathleen) Martin, Deborah (Tim) Kresek and Stephen Martin. Treasured grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Forrest is also survived by his sibling’s Tim (Judy), Richard (Denise) and was predeceased by Barbara, William, Robert and Charles. Forrest loved to read books and went fishing. He won many trophies...

Loretta Parsons, age 74 was born on April 13, 1945 in Hamtramck and passed away on January 7, 2020. Dearest mother to Christina (significant other Phil), Minny (Joe) Sparks, Ekatrina (Mike) Smigiel. She was pre deceased by her husband John and children Dora and John H. Treasured grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren + 1 on the way. Loretta went to church and was a believer. She had such an impact on all she met during her time with us. She will be remembered for her...

Daniel Anderson, age 72 was born on October 15, 1947 in Detroit and passed away on November 29, 2019 at his home. Beloved father to Kane (Tika), loving grandfather to Sky and Sage. He will also be missed by his brother George. Daniel spent many hours investigating his family’s ancestry tracing his family back in time. He served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War. Daniel will be missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. A caring cremation was entrusted...

George Vortkamp, age 87 was born on December 1, 1931 in Akron, Ohio and passed away on November 23, 2019. Beloved husband to Marie, dearest father to Mary Jo, Jean and was pre deceased by sister Betty. A caring cremation was entrusted to Walter Scott Skupny Funeral Home, 28605 Gratiot, Roseville. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Tribute Wall" at skupnyfuneralhome.com

Frank Nowak, age 94 was born on April 10, 1925 in Detroit and passed away on November 15, 2019. Dearest father to Susan (Kevin) Osak, Keith (Tal), and was pre deceased by his wife Doris and son Stacey. Treasured grandfather of Jasmine Frank was a lieutenant colonel from the Army and served in World War II, Korea War and Vietnam before retiring. He graduated from Wayne State Mortuary Science School in 1973 and worked at the Wayne County Medical Office. He will be missed by all his family and...