Dawn Gatesy worked for 16 years as a paraprofessional for Wyandotte Public Schools. She, along with her husband, William Jr., and son, William III, died in a one-vehicle crash on I-94 on Monday.
Dawn Gatesy worked for 16 years as a paraprofessional for Wyandotte Public Schools.
A look at the people from Wyandotte who died during the past week.
Kerrigan Brandon's memorial service is set for Feb. 21 at Nixon Funeral Home in Wyandotte.
William Kreger, who along with his wife, Edna, made up Wyandotte's "first family," will be buried today.
Due to their heavy community involvement, Rotary Park was renamed the William and Edna Kreger Memorial Playground in 2009.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Frank A. Socha, born in Wyandotte, passed away last week. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for this week at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home.
William "Bill" Strait, who retired in 2009 as principal of Monroe Elementary School, died Tuesday.
The Kiwanis Club of Wyandotte No. 1000 honored Clifford “Skip” Clack last month for having 60 years of perfect attendance at the club’s weekly meetings.
The 1958 Roosevelt High School graduate went on to earn degrees from the University of Michigan.
Jimmy Wirtel was a Wyandotte fixture often seen pushing himself down Biddle in his wheelchair.
Mary Josephine Dancsok died Monday in her home from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
John Ghindia helped the Wolverines secure back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1947-48, winning both the Rose Bowl and the national championship.
Olive Showalter was promoted in 1965 to head operating room nurse at Wyandotte General Hospital, a position she held until she retired in 1981.
A scholarship is awarded annually to Wilson Middle School students in DeFran's honor.
Lifelong Wyandotte resident Charles "Charlie" Knopp was proud of his job and his city.
A longtime art teacher in Wyandotte schools, Irmen's passion was mentoring high school students.
If the Bears were on the field, Mike Miller could be seen with his elbows on top of the fence, watching.
During his career, David Wehner was named the National Biology Teacher of the Year.
A lifelong Wyandotte resident, former teacher and advocate for women’s rights, Mary Nelson touched the lives of many in the community and beyond.