Suzanne Sutherland Jehle

Elizabeth Martin | June 29, 2021

A memorial Mass for Suzanne Sutherland Jehle will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 23401 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Suzanne’s obituary appeared in the Grosse Pointe News Nov. 5, 2020.... READ MORE >

John F. Vinson

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

John F. Vinson, 72, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home in Grosse Pointe Woods. He was born March 4, 1949, in Detroit, the son of E. John and Geneva (nee Adams) Vinson, both now deceased. John served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany and at Selfridge Air National Guard Base; he was honorably discharged Feb.... READ MORE >

Lois J. Donovan

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Former longtime Grosse Pointe resident Lois J. Donovan, of St. Clair Shores, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, June 11, 2021, after a long illness. She was born July 1, 1931, in Detroit, to Sante and Mary Janzito, both now deceased. Lois earned a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University. She was an elementary school teacher in the Harper... READ MORE >

William Solomon

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

William “Bill” Solomon, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his home in St. Clair Shores. Bill was born March 21, 1930, in Detroit, to John and Mary (nee Elian) Solomon, both now deceased. His parents immigrated to America from Syria in the early 1900s and settled in downtown Detroit. Proud of his heritage, Bill always quoted Khalil... READ MORE >

Sandra L. Osgood

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Sandra Lee Osgood (nee Hale), 74, of Grosse Pointe Farms, formerly of Traverse City, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021, with family by her side. A beloved mother, grandmother and wife, she was born Nov. 4, 1946, in Detroit, to Christina Hale, now deceased. Sandra graduated in 1964 from Commerce High School, in Detroit. She began her career in accounting... READ MORE >

Joan F. Piccione

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Joan Piccione (nee Funsch) passed away peacefully Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Detroit. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, she was the daughter of Dr. Edwin Clarence Funsch and Mae Funsch (nee Hackett). Born and raised in St. Louis, Joan was a 40-year resident of Grosse Pointe Park. Joan graduated from Villa Duchesne High School in... READ MORE >

James E. Okonoski

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

James Edward Okonoski passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. A loving and faith-filled man, Jim was born July 7, 1944, in Detroit, to Clement A. and Theresa A. (nee Ryntz) Okonoski, both now deceased. Raised in East Detroit, he was baptized and confirmed at St. Veronica Catholic Church. Faith was the foundation of Jim’s life from an early age and... READ MORE >

James Kolp

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Grosse Pointe Farms resident James Kolp, 78, died Thursday, April 8, 2021. Jim was the beloved husband of Karen (nee Kleefuss) for 55 years; loving father of Ted Kolp (Michelle) and Katie Babcock (Chad); proud grandfather of Tess, Ryan, Erik and Tillie; and uncle to many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Rosalia Kolp;... READ MORE >

Stephanie H. Hampton

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Stephanie Hall Hampton, 81, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born June 6, 1940, in Detroit, to Julia Graves Hall and Sidney Sterrett Hall, both now deceased. Stephanie graduated from Grosse Pointe University School in 1958. She completed her associate degree at Bradford Junior College. She married Verne Churchill Hampton II in 1973; together... READ MORE >

George Robert McMullen Jr.

Elizabeth Martin | June 15, 2021

Grosse Pointe Woods resident George Robert McMullen Jr., 63, died peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at his home. Despite a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in February 2020, he continued to live his life with characteristic grace, gratitude, courage, joy and humor. George grew up in Grosse Pointe and attended Grosse Pointe South High School. In 1979, he graduated from Regis... READ MORE >