Who We Are

Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service, and professional integrity.

• When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

• The Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home emerged as a result of a fire in May of 2000. The original Clyne Funeral Home was established as Hubbard & Clyne in 1925. William D. Clyne bought out his partner, Duncan Hubbard, in 1930 and re-located from Mt. Clemens to 22322 Gratiot, Eastpointe, formerly known as Halfway, MI. There William D. Clyne Sr. was joined by his sons; Dwight Charles and Williams D. Clyne Jr. After the death of William D. Sr. in 1961 and the early retirement of William D. Jr. the business was owned and operated by Dwight C. Clyne and now his daughter Linda Clyne Fletcher continues as a third generation Funeral Director and Managing Partner.

• The Leo T. Sobocinski Funeral Home began in 1929 on McDougall and Farnsworth in Detroit next to St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. The Sobocinski Family later moved with the suburban sprawl to its present location in 1959 on Kelly Road in Eastpointe. Leo T. Sobocinski was joined by his daughter Carolyn Sobocinski-Brzuchowski and son-in-law Robert Brzuchowski.

• Since the merger in August of 2000 both families have continued to serve the community with impeccable reputations and their many years of experience have set the standard for funeral service excellence.

Our Valued Staff

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  Linda Clyne, CFSP, Managing Partner

  Linda Clyne was born in Mount Clemens, and raised in Eastpointe. Linda is a third generation funeral director working in the funeral industry for over 40 years. Linda is actively involved in many charities as a member of the Eastpointe Rotary Club, serving as co-chair for the "Deck the Halls" Christmas Auction, Eastpointe Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Development Authority as well as having served on the Board of Directors of Family Services of Macomb. She resides in Clinton Township with her husband David Fletcher of forty years and raised two daughters; Sara Fletcher of Clinton Township and Abby (Joseph) Moore and children Jackson and Alexandria of Saint Clair Shores.

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  James D. Beckman, CFSP, Director

  James D. Beckman was born in Detroit and resides in Saint Clair Shores with his wife Bernadette, and children; David, Theresa and Darlene. Jim attended Wayne State University receiving his Mortuary Science degree and has served in many capacities on the Board of Directors of the Eastpointe Rotary Club, East Detroit Schools and is an active member of St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church.

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  Darlene Miller, CFSP, Director

  Darlene L. Miller lives in Swartz Creek, Michigan. She is married to Bill and has four children; Eric (Theresa), Allison (Joshua), Adam and Emery. She received her Associate Degree from Mott Community College and a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. She is a fire fighter with Gaines Township Fire Department and a licensed Medical First Responder. Darlene is also the Site Safety Supervisor for the location, a member of NFDA, MFDA and head of OSHA training for all staff.

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  Pamela Jankiewicz, Office Manager

  Pamela Jankiewicz was born in Detroit and resides in Grosse Pointe Woods. Pamela has an Associates Degree in General Business from Macomb Community College and is involved in many activities at her children's school, Grosse Pointe North High School. She is also quite active at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and mother of Leigh (Glenn) Jankiewicz-Marden of Grand Rapids, Joshua and Jamie of Grosse Pointe Woods.