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Lyla Lynn Cassel, a bright spark in the lives of all who knew her, passed away on March 16, 2024, in Wayne, Michigan. Born on June 27, 2015, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Lyla’s infectious enthusiasm and joyous spirit were evident from the very beginning. Lyla’s family was...

James A. Lents, 83, of Clinton, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, January 22, 2024 at MercyOne – Clinton. Memorial Services are being planned for later this spring. The Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family. Online condolences may...

Thomas (Tom) Daily was born April 2, 1935, in Highland Park, MI to George and Mae (Blaker) Daily. Raised in Inkster, MI. Tom graduated from high school and later earned his degree from Madonna University. He spent two years in the U.S. Army from 1956-57 in Berlin, Germany. Tom...

Robert “Bob” Boertje was born on June 3, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 63 in Wayne, Michigan. Robert was the son of Teresia and Jacob Boertje and is survived by wife, Lynn Ann Boertje, brother, Michael (Andrea) Boertje,...

Mark “Bubba” Emil Julin, 64, of Shevlin, MN died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his home. Services will be held at a future date. The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji assisted the family with donation of his body to science through the Mayo Clinic bequest program. Bubba was born...

Angie Jarman, (The Cookie Lady) age 57, of Wayne, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. Beloved wife of Kurt. Loving mother of Gregory. Dear sister of Roy. She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. A visitation for Angie...

Sandra Joyce (Bolton) New, 81, of West Branch, MI, formerly of Wayne, MI passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born January 29, 1941 in Northville, MI to the late Clarence L. and Rose May (Bedore) Bolton. She was an avid bowler for over 30 years and loved reading books,...

Irene Carpenter (Leininger) was born on November 13, 1927 in Sand Creek, Michigan. She passed away on March 12, 2021 at the age of 93 surrounded by her family. Irene married R. Allan Carpenter on October 26, 1946 and resided in Wayne until 1980. Together they had four children,...

Kathleen Ann “Connie” (née Moore) Barnett, died Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was preceded in death by her war-time sweetheart, husband Bruce Warren Barnett; her brother-in-law, Jack Barnett; her beloved parents, Agnes “Molly” (née Yuchas) Moore and Leo...

By Carolyn Marnon – It’s hard to miss the huge guitar on the sign outside the humble house on Wayne Rd that was home to Victor Music Studio. This is the story of the man behind the music whose life sonata finally reached its coda. Alphonse Victor Tupakavich was born March...