Obituaries

Sep 20, 2023

Mary (Smith) Henn died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She passed peacefully, with her family by her side, surrounded by love. The second of four children, Mary was born on April 22, 1951, in Garden City, Michigan, and raised in neighboring Westland, Michigan. Mary graduated from John Glenn High School in 1969 and shortly after began her early career at...

Sep 20, 2023

Joe R. Ortiz, age 86, September 20, 2023, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Mary (for 60 years). Dear brother of Gloria Sudol. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his siblings: Carmen Cervantes, Louise Plasencia, Rosemary Almaguer and Nena Ortiz. Visitation Sunday from 5-8pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral...

Sep 20, 2023

Murray Bates

Age 86, Formerly of Dearborn.  Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023

Murray was born in 1937 to Douglas and Luella (Nordahl) Bates in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and Michigan State University, where he met his wife of 64 years, Audrey (Boyer) Bates. He is survived by his...

Sep 19, 2023

Donna Ann McIntyre, of Livonia, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of William (Bill) McIntyre for 64 years. Loving mother of Nancy Regan and Sharon McIntyre. Devoted Grandma to Katie (Derek) Melching and Emily (Kevin) Maahs. She is also survived by her four great-granddaughters: Denna, Claire, Norah, and MacKenzie. Preceding her in...

Sep 16, 2023

Eric Hines, age 40, of Garden City. Loving son of Paul and Andrea. Dear brother of Nathan (Jill) and Justin (Carrie). Beloved Uncle of Joe, Dominick, Chris, Nick, Justin, Jr., Victoria, Isabelle, Alex and Hailey. Eric is survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Eric was a free spirit. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, his...

Sep 14, 2023

Jean Adams Radway passed away on September 14, 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born to the late C. Frances Adams and the late Thelma R. Adams on February 20, 1936. She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert V. Radway and is survived by her two sons James (Dianne) & John (Lisa) and her grandson Carl. She is also...

Sep 12, 2023

Patrice A Sinacola, of Redford, Age 66, passed away peacefully with family there by her side on September 12th 2023.

Pat/Patty always enjoyed the little things like going to the craft stores, finding patterns and doing her crafts she would always have something to work on whether it be plastic canvas or crocheting while waiting for Dr...

Sep 10, 2023

Margaret Bicknell, of Livonia, Age 91, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023. Beloved wife of Edgar Bicknell for 69 years. Loving mother of Richard (Loretta), Thomas, Scott (Phyllis), Steven (Christina) Bicknell. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday, October...

Sep 6, 2023

Donald E. Hieftje, age 81, September 6, 2023, of Novi.

Beloved husband of Yoshimi.  Loving father of Sherri (Donald "Don") Town, Robert Hieftje, Patricia (John Biederman) Wilhoit & the late Jeremy Shin'ichi Fukuoka Hieftje.  Dear grandfather of Nathan, Jacob, Deborah and Devyn.  Brother of Gloria (Glenn) Scharphorn, Lois Price, and John Hieftje.

Don was an...

Sep 5, 2023

Al (Clyde Allen) Crouson September 30, 1957- September 5, 2023 Al Crouson, 65, of Livonia took his final bow and left this stage we call Earth on September 5, 2023. He made his debut on September 30, 1957 to the late Cecil Crouson and the late Sonia House Crouson Davidson. Al was a gifted performer in theater, musicals, choir, forensic...

Sep 2, 2023

Gloria L. Sniderman

Gloria L. Sniderman, Age 90, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

She is survived by her "children" Carol Vandenberg, Bennett Crook, Kara Robinson, and Joan Reyes, her "grandson" Max Crook, her niece, Kaile Sniderman , her nephew, Phoenix Noviman.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 30, 2023

Janice Gail Kilpatrick Motyka, 74 years old, left this earth to be with her loved ones in heaven, to be with her cat Marvin and her fur baby Gracie. Her beloved husband Edward Motyka, the love of her life and her favorite Aunt Mamilee.

Janice was born in Murphy NC on April 16,1949. Janice was raised for...

Aug 24, 2023

Erna Lou Craig (96) was born on January 13, 1927 to Henry and Marie Peters. She was the youngest living sibling of 13 children. She entered the kingdom of heaven to meet the Lord and reunite with loved ones on August 24, 2023. She was a great mother and grandmother, having 2 Sons, 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sadly,...

Aug 23, 2023

MARGARET ( MEEMEE ) WATSON 8-5-1927      8-23-2023

PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HOME WITH FAMILY  PRESENT.

MEEMEE WILL BE LAID TO REST WITH HER BELOVED HUSBAND HERMAN AT GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY AT A LATER DATE.

MASS OF THE RESURRECTION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 AT 10:30 AM WITH VISITATION AT 10...

Aug 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Carlson announces his passing on Monday, August 21, 2023. Stephen, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with gastroesophageal cancer. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Beth for almost 39 years, loving father of Chelsey (Ryan) Yoder and adored...

Aug 20, 2023

Algis Jonas Rugienius of Bloomfield Hills, was born in Kaunas, Lithuania.  He passed away on August 20, 2023 at the age of 88 years old. He is the beloved husband of Liuda Griskelis Rugienius for 66 years.  A loving father of Daiva Rugienius, Algis (Linda) Rugienius Jr. and Gina (Robert) Blinstrubas.  Dearest grandfather of Aleksa Rugienius, Kovas Rugienius, Kasandra...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph F. Kelemen, of Livonia, age 93, August 17, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Gloria.  Loving father of Cheryl (Frank) Carey, Randy and Kim.  Dear grandfather of Scott, Shelby, Eric, Keeley, Joseph P. and Kristin.  Great grandfather of Chase, Keaton, Kayla, Kieran, Gage, Maren, Mallory, Sage, Kendell and Cassidy. Great great grandfather of Beau. And his...

Aug 14, 2023

ELEANORE L RENAS (nee Geldbach), age 93 Eleanore went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023 in Livonia, MI. Eleanore was born September 5, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Carl and Emma Geldbach. She graduated from Denby High School in 1947, and married Herbert Renas in 1948. She lived her entire life in the metro Detroit area....

Aug 12, 2023

Nancy LaPine, 90 of Tallahassee, FL passed away at Big Bend Hospice on August 12, 2023 in Tallahassee, FL.

Nancy was born in Champagne, IL to the late Clay and Fern Dunaway on September 12, 1932. She spent the majority of her life in Livonia, MI.

Nancy was a faith and family-oriented person. She found...

Aug 9, 2023

Henry J. Kozyn, of Livonia, age 96, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Cornelia Kozyn.  Loving father of John (Christina) Kozyn, Jacqueline Wood, Maria (Alan) Katsimpalis, Harriet Kozyn, Theresa Gedda, Thomas Kozyn, and Martin (Barbara) Kozyn. Dear grandfather of Jeremiah Gedda, Sarah Kozyn, Adrianna (Francisco) Moreno, Ariel (Alen) Gruda, Aaron Katsimpalis,...