Obituaries

Apr 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Gertrude Mary Bidock(87) of Dearborn Heights, announces her passing on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was filled with an immense love for her family and an unwavering faith in God.

Gertrude was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Bidock. Loving mother of Karen (Jim), Katherine (the late Jerry), James (the late...

Apr 20, 2025

Robert VanLue, 91, of Livonia, Michigan, died peacefully in his home on April 20, 2025.

He was born on October 3, 1933 to Roy “Boots” VanLue and Dymple Essie (Allen) VanLue in Otwell, Indiana in the home of his paternal grandparents.

He served in the United States Army for three years, the majority of time stationed in Germany. He attended Evansville College...

Apr 15, 2025

Melissa A. Hattar (Condron) of Westland, age 46, passed away April 15, 2025. 

Beloved daughter of Pam and the late Bill Condron. Loving sister of Marty (Jill), Mark (Lee Ann) and Matthew (Talan) Condron. Aunt of Garrett Condron, Tiffani Brantner (Jeff), Clint Haygood (Ragan), Tyler (Ruby) Condron. Also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held at the...

Apr 15, 2025

Gary Nikkila of Livonia, age 64, passed away suddenly on April 15, 2025.

Beloved father of Kenneth R. Nikkila. Dear son of Kenneth E. and the late Marian Nikkila. Stepson of Janice Nikkila. Dear brother of Douglas (Barbara) Nikkila, Lynn Nikkila, and Christine (Robert) Campbell. Uncle of Kelsey, David, Kenny, Gracie, Brandon, Noah, Brandon, Jessica, Trevor, Brianna, Richard, Megan, Ian, and...

Apr 14, 2025

Velma L. Miller, of Westland, Michigan, age 92, passed away on April 14, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Charles Miller. Loving mother of Janet (the late Jim) Fry, Tammy (the late Greg) Cress, and the late Freddie Meyers and Barbara Pagenkopf. Grandmother of Monique, Ronda and Michael, Jennifer, Jamie and Jeremy, Aaron, Eric and Katelyn.   Great grandmother of Miranda...

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara Rodda of Novi, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Rodda. Loving mother of Gary (Beth) Rodda, Jane (Mark) Breederland and the late Eric (Mitzi) Rodda. Dearest grandmother of Lauren (Andrew) Madsen and Anna Breederland, Sarah (Evan) Wilkins, Andrew (Madison), Daniel, and Joseph van der Harst.

Barbara graduated from Lafayette High School in...

Apr 7, 2025

Rosemarie Hardy, of Livonia, age 66, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025.

Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Hardy.  Dear sister of Kevin (the late Donna) Hardy.  Aunt of Shawn, Jason and Sarah.

A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Thursday, April...

Apr 6, 2025

Alex Mierzejewski of Farmington Hills, age 73, passed away on Sunday, Aprl 6, 2025. Beloved Husband and best friend of Karen Coogan. Beloved Brother of Linda (Rich) Kerns, Cindy (Gary) Wisniewski, and Stosh and Joe Mierzejewski. He is survived by Sisters-in-laws and Brothers-in-law who will miss him dearly. He was a beloved Uncle to many Nephews, Nieces, Great Nephews...

Apr 2, 2025

Alador Joseph Giss Jr., affectionately known as “Sonny,” passed away on April 2, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of his wife and children.

Born on May 17, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, Al was the only son of Alador and Mary Giss and grew up in a lively household with four sisters. In...

Mar 29, 2025

Betty Sue Blair, age 87, of Garden City, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Dorance W. Blair.  She was the devoted mother of Teresa Kitz (Kevin) and Brenda Blair (Joseph Navarre).  She was the proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren, Sean (Terra), James, Shannon (David), Daniel,...

Mar 27, 2025

Robert Walfred Polvi, 81, died peacefully on March 27, 2025, with his wife and son by his side.

Bob was born on May 11, 1943 to Walfred and Mary Polvi in Detroit, Michigan, the oldest of 4 boys. In 1965, he was married to Donna Holmes and they eventually moved from Detroit to Livonia to raise a...

Mar 24, 2025

Peter Francis Espinoza, Age 88, March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Loving father of Lynne (Richard) Calleja, and Robert (Melissa). Dearest son of the late Pedro and Jean Espinoza. Dear brother to Patricia (Albert), Lorraine (Walter), Fred (Connie), Geraldine (Gerald), Virginia (Paul), and Jim (Barbara). Dearest grandfather of Christine (Dylan), Kathryn (Kyle), Brianna, and Rebecca. Dearest...

Mar 22, 2025

Edward Thomas Cole passed away at the age of 90 on March 22, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Regina; his children, Lisa (Bill) and Cathy; his grandchildren, Dustin, Alexander (Emma), Brianna, Abigail, Brooke, Jacob, and Ethan; his great-grandchildren, Hannah, Cayon and Morigan; his sister, Ilene, as well as his sister-in-law Sue, her husband Denny, and many nieces and...

Mar 21, 2025

Charles D. Smith, of Livonia, age 90, passed away on March 21, 2025.

Beloved husband of Jannette for 47 years.  Step-father of Ronald (Suzanne), John (Lynn), Gary (Tammy), Michael  and the late David LaMontagne.

A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday from 12:00 PM...

Mar 17, 2025

Alvin " Al" Yungton  (February 17, 1936 – March 17, 2025).

Alvin H. Yungton, 89, went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2025. He is survived by daughter Cynthia Frohriep (Todd), daughter Patricia Hipsley (Dale), daughter-in-law Sabina Yungton, grandchildren Nathaniel and Ella Hipsley and Cosette Yungton, and a number of nieces and nephews. He was...

Mar 11, 2025

John Miller, of Farmington Hills, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.

Beloved husband of the late Jeannine Miller.  Loving mother of Neal (Amelia) and Brian (Nicole) Miller.  Dear grandfather and great grandfather.  Brother of Jim Miller and the late Joanne Coulston.

A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...

Mar 1, 2025

Arthur Hunnicut, of Garden City, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 01, 2025. Beloved husband of Fredia Hunnicut. Loving father of Cheryl Hunnicut. Grandfather of Mikala Marotich and Michael Marotich. Aruthur was predeceased by his cherished daughter Debbie Hunnicut, sister Verna Key Fulcher and his parents Vernon and Lucille Hunnicut. A memorial visitation will be held at the R.G....

Feb 28, 2025

LaVerne Obey (née Hale), 93, of Northville, MI, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. Born on February 22, 1932, in Newberry, MI, she was the cherished daughter of Vernon G. Hale and Delia Hale. LaVerne was a beloved sister, preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Hale (Shirley) and Donna Leedke (Jim). She was also preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2025

Judith A. Cox

December 30, 1941 – February 27, 2025

Judith Cox  (83) of Northville, MI passed away on February 27, 2025

Judith was born on December 30, 1941 to Robert and Simone Eggan.  She is the oldest of 3 children, Barb (Ted Pfeffer) and Bob (Deceased).

She graduated from Redford...

Feb 26, 2025

Judith “Judi” Marshall July 13, 1946 to February 26, 2025 Judi Marshall (78) of Livonia, MI passed away on February 26, 2025. Judi was born on July 13, 1946 to Edward and Helen Zyzyk. She was the older sister to Peter Zyzyk. In 1968, Judi married Michael Marshall, and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in 2024. She was the...