Obituaries

Dec 10, 2023

Alice Thies, age 71, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at U of L Health Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Alice was a United States Air Force Veteran. She was a member of Freewill Baptist. She enjoyed her many talks with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late James B. Cole and Suse...

Dec 10, 2023

Timothy H. Linn of Livonia, age 69, passed away December 10, 2023.

Beloved son of Dolores and the late James Linn.  Loving brother of Stephen (Kathleen) Linn and Matthew (Lynne Brackett) Linn.  Uncle of the late Nicholas Linn.  Cousin of Michael (Diane) Olson and Deb (John) Overhuel.

A Memorial gathering will be held at the...

Dec 9, 2023

Mary Breeding, age 91, passed away December 9, 2023 She is survived by her loving nephew, Nick Lucas. Mary worked for many years as a secretary for an electronics company. She loved to volunteer and help out at a senior center in Garden City. The family would like to thank all of Mary's many friends for their support and help,...

Dec 7, 2023

Steven Michael Vanker, age 71, of West Bloomfield, entered eternity on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on January 5, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to loving parents Richard and Dorothy and grew up in northern Detroit with his four siblings, Richard, David, Judy and Sandy. He attended Catholic schools through eighth grade...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary Ellen Wilson of East Tawas, formerly of Livonia, Michigan, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late James Wilson.  Loving mother of James II (Carie Bores) Wilson and Christine (Jim) Schafer.  Dearest grandmother of Jimmy, James III (Ally), Shannon (Todd) and Jena (Jeremy),  Dear great grandmother of Daxton, Peyton, Sadie,...

Dec 4, 2023

Janice Finnerty Tobias of Commerce Township, MI, Age 88, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on December 4, 2023, while her daughters were by her side.

Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 23 years, Robert Finnerty and husband of 10 years, Jack Tobias. She was the loving mother of Joyce...

Nov 27, 2023

James Lloyd Meloche December 28, 1942 - November 27, 2023

James Lloyd Meloche passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 80.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janet Meloche, daughter Kelly Meloche, son-in-law Kevin Vergel-de-Dios, grandchildren Skyler, Raymond, Rocky and Violet and great grandchild Walkerann.  He is predeceased...

Nov 26, 2023

Obituary Mary Jeanette Snyder October 24, 1929 - November 26, 2023

Mary Jeanette Snyder, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Rasmussen and the late John A. Snyder, passed away November 26, 2023 at the age of 94.

She is survived by her son, Robert A. Rasmussen (Anne), and daughter Diane L. Gailey (Russell). Grandchildren...

Nov 25, 2023

Stella Mae Lendrum, of Romulus, age 63, passed away November 25, 2023.

Loving mother of David Hotz.  Dear grandmother of Chase.  Sister of the late James and William Lendrum.  Daughter of the late James H. Lendrum and Norma Lindsay. Step-sister of Karin Hicks.

Stella loved her family, her many friends, Genealogy and her pets.

Nov 23, 2023

Lynn F. King of Garden City, age 74, passed away on November 23, 2023. Wife of Dennis King, Jr. Mother of Brian Dryps (Ann-Marie), Eric (Tatiana) Lewis and Michael King. Grandmother of Nicholas, Karen, Alexandria, Madeline, Timothy, David, Maddox, Leah, Layla and the late Brian. Sister of Gale and the late Brothers James and Gary. Also survived by nieces and...

Nov 20, 2023

Duane Tarbet of Pinckney, Michigan, age 75, passed away peacefully November 20, 2023.

Duane was born February 27, 1948. In Detroit, MI to parents David and Mary (Vaughn) Tarbet. Duane was a proud veteran. He served our country in the US Marines during the Vietnam war as an anti-tank platoon Sargent. Duane retired after 33 years of...

Nov 18, 2023

Barbara Ann Davis, Age 74 passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023. At this time there are no funeral arrangements.

Nov 15, 2023

Gerald A Downer Born January 29, 1927. Gerald went home to be with the Lord November 15, 2023. Beloved husband of the late June A. (McCall) Downer. Loving father of Brenda Peters, Arley (Ginny) Downer, Fayth (Fred) Reeve, James (Sheri) Downer, Charles (Amy) Downer, Gaylord (Kathy) Downer, Harold (Judy) Downer, William (Kim) Downer, Esther (Tim) Watters, Thomas (Dawn) Downer and...

Nov 13, 2023

Darrin Wubbenhorst, of Livonia, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2023, at the age of 53.

Darrin is survived by his loving wife, Molly Wubbenhorst (Price); sons Ty Wubbenhorst and Lucas Kyle; father, David Wubbenhorst (Lois); sister, Kerry Chaffin (Mark); nieces, Madyson and Morgan Chaffin, many cousins, and countless friends.

Darrin is predeceased by his...

Nov 11, 2023

Jean Ann Berczel, age 63, November 11, 2023, of Westland. Beloved wife of Timothy. Loving sister of Carol Heidt, Barbara Tucker and Richard (Kristie) Tucker. Dear Aunt of Larry (Monique) Brennen and Dawn (Mike Kalka) Phillips. Great Aunt of Micalah (Nick) Waskiewicz, Halee (Adam) Cusack, Mitchell Brennan, Max (Allison) Phillips, Makenzi (Miguel) Phillips and Mandi Phillips. Great Great Aunt of...

Nov 11, 2023

Judith Jean Havens (Wilson), 79, of Livonia, MI, passed away on November 11, 2023. Judith is survived by her husband, David J. Havens, her three children, Jennifer (Doug), Son Mark (Yvonne), her daughter Amy (Patrick) and her nine grandchildren, Megan, Andy, David, Kaitlyn, Alex, Benjamin, Jacob, Aaron & Nathan, and her great granddaughters, Ava & Addison.

Judith,...

Nov 9, 2023

Carol Kay McPhail of Livonia, Age 83, November 9, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Roy McPhail for 51 years. Loving mother of Ken (Laura) McPhail and the late Christy (Brent) Benbow. Dear grandmother of Riordan, Brenna & Owen.

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

Nov 8, 2023

Allison Laura Heim of New Boston, age 37, November 8, 2023. Beloved mother of Makayla, Darnell and Mattie. Dearest daughter of Cheryl and the late Mark Heim. Loving sister of Ashley and Angela Heim, Holly Wenzel and Crystal Mazzie. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Nov 1, 2023

Charles H. Lein, Jr. of Garden City, Michigan and Sun City, Arizona. Age 63, November 1, 2023. Passed unexpectedly. Beloved son of Janet and the late Charles Lein. Dear brother of Robert Scott Lein and Lorraine F. Lein. No services are planned. Please share a memory.

Oct 31, 2023

Nancy Ann Shuell, age 71, October 31, 2023, of Wayne. Loving sister of Sarah Helfer and Margaret Stiver. Dear Aunt of Samantha Helfer and Cody Helfer. Awesome great aunt of John. Nancy loved shopping and crocheting blankets for new babies. Her greatest joy was spending time with her great nephew John. Please share a memory of Nancy by signing her...