JoAnn Patricia Cooper
Jun 19, 2025
JoAnn Patricia Cooper, age 84 of Westland, Michigan, passed away on June 19, 2025.
Loving mother of Judi (John) Czyzewski and cherished grandmother of Amanda and Matthew. JoAnn is also survived by her brother James (Cheryl) McArt and three nephews, Michael (Elena) Venuto, Patrick (Sherie) McArt and Shane (Hannah) McArt and many great nieces and nephews. JoAnn is preceded in death...
Ronald Geoffrey Feasel
Jun 18, 2025
Ronald Geoffrey Feasel of Pinellas Park Florida, (Detroit, Michigan) born April 21,1944 sadly passed away before sunset on June 18, 2025. Age 81.
He is survived by his children Christine (John) Scott and Jeff (Jennifer). His grandchildren, Nicholas, Scott Junior, Megan, Caitlyn and Shane. Great grandchildren Andre, Neeko, Hudson and Lincoln, he was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
He...
Girard James Ricken
Jun 18, 2025
Girard J. Ricken "Jerry" of Canton, age 88, passed away June 18, 2025.
Beloved husband of Patricia Ricken for 63 years. Loving father of Susan (Stephen) Roberts, Christine (Michael) Bonkowski and Jim (Kristin) Ricken. Grandfather of Ben, Cassie and Roman, Carl and Lauren, James, Jeffery, Joseph and Jacob.
A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...
Michael J. Doktor
Jun 17, 2025
Michael J. Doktor, of Westland, age 55, passed away on June 17, 2025.
Loving father, cherished son & brother, and loyal friend.
Mike was deeply rooted in his Christian faith. He loved and served the Lord his whole life. His life was a testament to his unwavering belief in Jesus Christ, which guided his every action and interaction.
He exemplified Christ's love through...
Sunday Craft Dupuie
Jun 9, 2025
Sunday Craft Dupuie, age 68 of Cottrellville Township, formerly of Livonia, Michigan, died June 9, 2025. Born Sunday Craft Bird on March 17, 1957 to the late Ina Joyce (Craft) Bird and the late Luther David Bird. Cherished wife of James.
Sunday and Jim loved each other so much, sharing more than 31 years of marriage together as best friends. God...
Marie Kiel Dawe
Jun 4, 2025
Marie Kiel Dawe of Livonia, age 103, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Albert Dawe. Loving mother of Emilie (the late Gary) Plank, John (the late Debra) and Tim Dawe.
Marie was born July 3, 1921, in Konin, Poland. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1923 at age 2 with her parents and grandmother. They settled...
Helen Edna Truitt
Jun 3, 2025
Helen Edna (Tierney) Truitt passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 101.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Irwin and Edna Tierney. In 1953 Helen married James F Truitt. Together they raised 2 children, Janet (John) Himmelspach, John (Lisa) Truitt. Her role as grandmother brought her immense joy.
Her legacy continues in the lives of her 9...
Michael Austin Mackie
May 30, 2025
Michael Austin Mackie, age 54, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away at his residence on the morning of Friday, May 30, 2025.
Born on November 12, 1970, in Livonia, Michigan, Michael was the beloved son of the late Lois and James Mackie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lois and James Mackie, brother Joseph Mackie, and his parents-in-law, Nancy Christensen...
Lawrence N. Helka
May 29, 2025
Lawrence N. Helka, A.K.A. "The Milk Man", of Romulus, age 65, passed away May 29, 2025.
Beloved husband of Lisa for 35 years. Loving father of Melissa (Thaddeus) Kaczkowski, Brittany Helka and the late Lawrence Lee Helka. Dear grandfather of Arieanna, Noah, Violet, Calee, Little Ted and Wyatt. Brother of Lynn Eckhardt. Son-in-law of Jeannie Stephens. Brother-in-law of Ezra Rodriguez. Loving...
Keith L. Johnson
May 27, 2025
Keith L. Johnson of Garden City, age 82, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025.
Beloved husband of Marian Johnson for 61 years. Loving father of Keith (Joni) Johnson II, Jennifer (Andrew) McCall and John (Christina) Johnson. Dear grandfather of David and Daniel Johnson, Ashley (Kyle) Delcourt, Alyssa (Blake) Henry, Jesse (Tia) McCall, Nathan McCall, Josh (Natalie) McCall, Nolan McCall, Rachel...
Nadya Danke
May 26, 2025
Nadya Danke of Livonia, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 26, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Peter Danke. Loving mother of Lisa (Don) Andres, Jeff (Karin) Danke, Chris (Karen) Danke. Dear grandmother of Brooke (Patrick), Nick (Leslie) and Austin (Katie), Alex (Felicia), Ethan (Kasey) and Lauren, Jacob, Zachary and Addison. Great grandmother of Ava, Charlie,...
Karen Gay Burk
May 25, 2025
Karen Burk, a resident of Livonia, was born November 18, 1947 in Detroit and died May 25, 2025 in Farmington Hills at the age of 77.
She is survived by her sister Denise (Craig) Dobias of Northville. Karen was proceeded in death by her parents Harley and June Burk, Brothers; Dan Burk and Kevin Burk. Karen was the aunt of 8;...
Carroll Ellen Wheeker
May 24, 2025
Carroll Ellen Wheeker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on May 24th at the age of 94. Carroll was born in 1930 to her parents George and Wilhelmina Lindbloom, in Battle Creek, Michigan. They moved to Farmington and Carroll’s father passed away when she was just three years old. Carroll, along with her mother and brother George,...
Robert Charles Wheeker
May 21, 2025
Robert “Bob” Charles Wheeker, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 21st at the age of 96. He was born 1928 to his parents, Walter and Louise Wheeker, in Detroit, Michigan. He and his loving wife Carroll resided happily in their home in Livonia, Michigan for 69 years where they raised three children.
Bob served in the U.S....
Shirley Boryczka
May 21, 2025
Shirley Frances Boryczka, May 2, 1945 – May 21, 2025, Livonia, Michigan
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Frances Boryczka, 80, of Livonia, Michigan, who passed away quietly at her home in Livonia on May 21, 2025.
Born on May 2, 1945, Shirley was the youngest child of Nora and Maurice Riordan, Irish immigrants. She...
James L. Keedle
May 9, 2025
James L. Keedle of Livonia, age 73, passed away on May 9, 2025.
Loving father of Amanda (Chris) Kosnik and Nathan Keedle. Dear grandfather of Corrine, Caleb, and Dylan. Brother of Margaret (the late David) Gregg, Phyllis Keedle, and the late George Keedle.
A memorial gathering will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday,...
Beverly May Frechette
May 8, 2025
Beverly May Frechette, of Livonia, age 92, passed away peacefullly on May 8, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Donald Frechette. Loving mother of Barry (Lauretta), Renee, Rolland (Laure), Cherie (Mike) Kolodziejczak, Maurice (Raquel), Andre (Jill) and the late Mark Frechette. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
A Visitation will take place at the R.G....
Bob Matheny
May 7, 2025
Carl Robert “Bob” Matheny passed away on May 7, 2025. He was born on December 11, 1936 and lived the majority of his life in Dearborn, Michigan. Bob retired from Ford Motor Company, loved to travel, enjoyed his years in Germany, and also rode his BMW motorcycle for over 400,000 miles.
He is predeceased by his father Carl Clolen Matheny (May...
Mary Jane Tanner
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Jane Tanner, age 86, of Howell, Michigan, passed away on April 30, 2025.
Mary was born on November 26, 1938 to Stanley and Minnie Lesiak in Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from Lakeview High School in Chicago, Mary worked in a law firm in downtown Chicago along with her sister, Jean. She married in 1958 and moved to Livonia, Michigan where...
Joyce E. Yerks
Apr 25, 2025
Joyce was born on September 3, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to Edward and Grace Stephens. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 25, 2025. Joyce was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Donald E. Yerks and her parents Edward and Grace Stephens. Joyce is survived by her children Donald...
