Obituaries

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Jo Smyth, 92, of Rochester Hills and formerly of Farmington Hills, Wixom and Livonia, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, with family members by her side. Mary Jo was born on December 8, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Robert and Thelma Bruner, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her...

Aug 6, 2023

Douglas Bryan Ladd, age 73, of Dearborn, formerly of Garden City, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 6, 2023. Loving Husband of Michele Barnard- Ladd. Beloved Father to Tammy (George) Starr, Terry Ladd, Tiffany (Don) Smith, and loving stepfather to Amanda Barnard and Melissa (Bradley) Fain. Devoted Grandpa/ Papa to Lauren Starr, Harper...

Aug 1, 2023

Gerald Klein, of Westland, age 87, August 1, 2023.

Beloved husband of Betty for 68 years.  Loving father of Debra (Ken) Thompson, Diana (Don) Russell, Kathryn (the late Dave) Curry and Gerald Andrew Klein.  Dear grandfather of James, Mark, Shawn, Kyle, Zachary, Nicole and Christine.  Great grandfather of Emily.  Brother of Ron (Lelah) Klein, Irene (Dennis) Spears...

Jul 27, 2023

Karin Reznik, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.

She is the most loving and devoted mother of her children Kelly (Kevin) Gilbert, Matthew, Christopher (Alexandra) and Nicholas Reznik; an adoring grandmother of Nolan and Olivia Gilbert, and Katherine and Estelle Reznik.  Karin is the sister of Richard (Nancy) Davis, Norma (Edward) Pletzke, Robert Davis,...

Jul 26, 2023

Thomas Tubbs, Age 85. Passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 26, 2023

Loving Husband of the late Mary.  Beloved father of Laura (Darrell) DuBay,  Emily (Joe) Masters, and the late Michael Tubbs.  Dear grandfather of Bianca (Brandon) Anderson, Jesse (Melissa) DuBay, Allise (Doug) Bryant, Joshua, and Aaron DuBay, Elijah (Lauren Pieske) Scherz and...

Jul 26, 2023

David S. Lysakowski, of Garden City, age 68, July 26, 2023.  Beloved husband of Caron Daly.  Loving father of Niki (Joel) West and James (Rachel) Lysakowski.  Dear grandfather of K.C. Collette and Kaitlyn Collette.  Great grandfather of Aurora and Arya.  Brother of Dennis (Todd Schneider) Lysakowski, Debra (Charles) Taber and Diana (Ron Smith) Lysakowski.  Brother in law of Patrick...

Jul 23, 2023

Kirk Barker, of Livonia, age 56, July 23, 2023.

Son of Yvonne Barker.  Brother of Yvette Jackson.  Uncle of Russell and Noell Jackson.  Nephew of Larry (Bernie) Mauzey and Gerri Mauzey.

Kirk enjoyed playing the drums, video games, Science fiction movies, dogs but most of all he treasured being a caregiver to his nephew, Russell....

Jul 18, 2023

Karen I. Pruitt, age 76, July 18, 2023, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Larry (Jimmy) Pruitt. Dear sister of Judi Saad, Richard Saches, Laura Saches, Kathy (Ray Bailey) Saches, Charles (Catherine) Saches, Michele Johnson, Patty Worden and Nancy (Robert) Jones. Aso survived by many cousins. Karen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in...

Jul 17, 2023

Francia L. Lawless, 86 passed away on July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 35 years, Edward Lawless, and her dear sister Susan Harper-Siegel.  She was the mother of five children (including Edward and William) and is survived by her children Richard Lawless (Jennifer), Lee...

Jul 14, 2023

Kathleen Fay Baker, age 79, July 14, 2023, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Baker. Loving mother of Julie (Walter) Jacobsen, Cindy (Daniel) Greer, Richard (Theresa) Baker and William (Kim) Baker. Dear grandmother of Heather Chojnacki, Caitlin Guza, Nathan Guza, Kayla Ashburn, Shaianne Griggs, and the late Mark Murray. Dear great grandmother of Karlee, Jakob, Taylor, Justice, Oliver...

Jul 9, 2023

Janet Lynn Schulte of Westland, age 73, passed away on July 9, 2023,

Beloved wife of Thomas.  Loving sister of Dennis, Mark and Tom Vettese.  Dear aunt of Rachael, Stephanie, Jennifer, Nicole, Stuart, Chase, Carter and Caroline Vettese, Aaron and Bryant Teefey.

A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Jul 8, 2023

Sue Ann "Suzie" Hemphill, of Livonia, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023.

Beloved wife of Gerald Hemphill for 44 years.  Dear  Mom (Aunt) to Donna (Jim) Barron.  Much loved Great Aunt of Daniel (Kayli) Imus, Samantha (Steve) Saenz, Chelsea (Donnie) Greenleaf. Loving Aunt Gigi to Oliver, Luke, Everly, Quinn, Brielle, and two more expected...

Jul 7, 2023

Shirley Ann Utter, age 84, July 7, 2023, of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Karen (Danny) Ouellette, kristie (Richard) Tucker and Kurtis (Katie) Utter. Dear grandmother of Abigail, Samantha and Henry. Sister of Signe Lindhag. She was preceded in death by her siblings Carl Linghag, Sylvia Bjorkman and Sonia Peters. She is also survived by...

Jul 6, 2023

Gilda Jo Webb-Cerrito, 90, of Fredericksburg passed away on July 6, 2023, at Poet’s Walk surrounded by her loving family.

Gilda was a very caring person who had a beautiful soprano singing voice. She was offered a full scholarship to a music academy but chose instead to stay home and raise a family. Gilda had a smile...

Jul 6, 2023

Dorothy Ella Sanders, age 102, passed away July 6th at home surrounded by family and friends. She is the daughter of Hazel and Theodore Graebner. She grew up in Detroit and attended Redford High and Detroit Business Institute. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Frederick Sanders. She is survived by her daughter Sandra Foster (Richard), her...

Jul 5, 2023

Age 87. Loving husband of Sandra. Dear father of Rick (Cheryl), Randy (Roxy), Ron (Delora), Ken (Jean) Perkins and Rhonda Reuter. Beloved grandfather of Nick, Katie, Aaron, Addison, Joshua, Melissa, Jake, Andrew, Jessica and Michael. Great grandfather of Alex, Iele, Kali, Harper, Holland and Mason. Brother of John (Linda) and the late Robert. Richard was an active member of American...

Jul 5, 2023

Mary Peters of Livonia, Age 82, passed away on July 5, 2023.

Beloved wife of Steven for 57 years.  Loving Mother of Steven Vincent, Patricia, &  Matthew (Juliet) Peters.  Dear grandmother Chris and Elliott. Dear sister of Chris (Cathy) Galaboff.  Aunt of Michael and Zachary Galaboff.  Mary graduated from Wayne State University and worked as a teacher...

Jul 4, 2023

Janet M. Malcomson of Farmington Hills.   Age 80, July 4, 2023.  Beloved Wife of David.  Loving Mother of Scott (Nicole) Malcomson and Lori (Chad) Brown.  Dear Grandmother of Katelyn and William Malcomson and Ethan Brown.  Sister of Judy (Bob) Freels and the late Charles Schraeder.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Janet was an avid Pinochle...

Jul 3, 2023

Donald Davis of Livonia, Age 79.  Passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023.

Beloved husband of Eileen Davis for 54 years.  Loving Father of Lynette Rudzki and Deanna Davis.  Dear Grandfather of Sophia.

Donald was a Proud U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of Vietnam, Avid Detroit Tigers Fan, & Bowling.

A Visitation will be...

Jul 1, 2023

Edward Andrew Zarb of Livonia. July 1, 2023, Age 74.

Loving Husband of Linda.  Dear Dad of Alisha (Thomas) Person, Elizabeth (Glenn) Stempeck.  Amazing Papa of Logan, Kait, Abela, Lillian, & Jemma & the late Marin.  Also survived by Brothers, John, David, Andrew, Larry & Barry.

He was ONE HELL OF A GUY! And  he...