Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

May 22, 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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Apr 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Philip Louis Borges, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on April 25, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on November 8, 1961, to Richard and Mary Rose Borges.

He was the proud and loving father of Colleen, Valerie, and Laura Borges, and the adoring grandfather of Jordan, Michael,...

Apr 21, 2025

Reta Billingsley, age 74, passed away peacefully in Canton, Michigan.

She was born in Gadsden, Alabama, to Willie Frank Watts and Ada Lee Marrow.

Reta was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where she attended John Adams High School. She later pursued higher education at Schoolcraft College.

She was united in marriage to Preston Billingsley. She raised four children: Jason, Keli, Preston Jr., and Myles...

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 17, 2025

M Douglas McKenzie was born on August 16, 1938 to Alba ne. Pepper and Robert McKenzie of Detroit Michigan. He married Patricia Lucille Moore August 12, 1961 by family friend and pastor, Bill Dumphy. He is survived by their four children Pam and Don Yankasky ne. McKenzie, Barbara and Jeff Weisserman ne. McKenzie, Phil and Lydia McKenzie, and Marcia Menard...

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 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...