Obituary: Caterina "Rina" Cuomo Grosso (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

Respected Journalist, Former Patch Editor Christy Arboscello Dies

Colleagues: Behind the byline topping grisly crime stories was a kind, sweet soul who fought cancer with quiet dignity, strength and grace.

World's Oldest Person Dies at 116 Years, 26 Days

"Mother Talley," as she was known, credited longevity to an enduring belief in God. “If you want to do right, follow Him,” she often said.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan ties believed aboard Black Hawk helicopter. A former Macomb County resident among confirmed dead.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Plans for Friend's Final Rites Are Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

This Week's Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

This Week's Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

This Week’s Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who died in recent days.

This Week's Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

Memoriam: This Week's Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

Memoriam: This Week's Macomb Township Obituaries

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

Obituaries: Macomb Township, Early April 2013

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away in recent days.

Obituaries: Macomb Township, Week of March 10

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away this past week.

Obituaries: Macomb Township, Week of March 3

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away this past week.

Obituary: Gloria Jean (Brzezinski) Krzeminski, 66, of Macomb Township

Visitation is Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday noon-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at Hauss Funeral Home in Macomb Township.

Obituaries: Macomb Township, Week of Dec. 9

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away this week.

Obituaries: Macomb Township, Week of Dec. 2

In memory of the Macomb Township friends and neighbors who passed away this week.

Macomb Township Remembers Former Fire Chief Ralph Kaiser

Ralph Kaiser, the township's third fire chief, passed away May 20 at age 86.

Chippewa Valley Remembers Beloved Friend, Big Red Cassie Kenny

Chippewa Valley High School sophomore, Cassandra Kenny, passed away May 15 at age 15.

Crusader Nation Remembers Dave Jackson

Students, alumni and others took to Twitter to share their memories of Dave Jackson, the former principal at L'Anse Creuse North who died on Sunday.

Former L'Anse Creuse North Principal, Dave Jackson, Dies

Dave Jackson was a longtime principal, coach and resident of Macomb County.

Atwood Elementary Mourns Beloved First-Grade Teacher

Visitation for Bethany Ann Francis will be held from 2-9 p.m. Sunday at at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons in Shelby Township, with the funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church in Warren.

UPDATE: Chippewa Valley High Mourns Loss of Beloved Journalism Teacher

Longtime Chippewa Valley High School teacher, John Spreitzer, passed away suddenly Sept. 20. The visitation and funeral will be held Friday and Saturday, respectively, at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors in Troy.

Macomb Remembers Local Legend Joa 'Mr. Potato' Penzien

One of Macomb Township's oldest living residents and a local legend in his own right, Joa Penzien, 97, passed away Monday. Visitation will be Wednesday at Hauss Funeral Home, with the funeral service on Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran Church.

When Angels Wear Jerseys: Remembering Kyle Nicholson

Friends and family join together on Facebook to share their memories and love for the 19-year-old athlete who passed away from Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia on July 7.

Immanuel Lutheran Staff, Students Mourn Beloved Teacher

Second-grade teacher Nancy Lederer passed away on Saturday. The funeral will be held at Immanuel Lutheran on Thursday.