Obituaries

Apr 11, 2024

Mary Margaret Wludyka, 62 of Westland, Michigan, passed away on April 11, 2024.  Born on November 21, 1961, in Redford, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Johnson.  She is survived by her devoted and caring husband of 43 years, Mark, sisters Kathleen Beauman, Jeanne Fricke, Jennifer Smith, brother Daniel Johnson and a number of...

Apr 9, 2024

James E. Spears, age 95. Loving husband of the late Cynthia. Dear father of John and Linda Highland. Grandfather of Jason and Timothy Highland, and Melissa Booth. Great grandfather of Alicia and Ashley Highland, Rorey, Eien, Ella and Alice Booth. Uncle of Carl and Dorothy May, Thomas and Carolyn Cyrus. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R....

Apr 4, 2024

Claire Rose Moon, of Livonia, age 94, passed away April 4, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Benny Moon.  Loving mother of Brian (Andrea), Glenn, Marc and Paul.  Grandmother of Shayna, Miles (Brian's children) & Tyler (Laine), Justin (Marc's children).  Great grandmother of Ellis (Tyler's son).  She is also survived by many generations of nieces and nephews....

Mar 30, 2024

Nancy Rumley Debusschere, of Livonia, age 68, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024.

Beloved wife of Richard for 39 years.  Loving mother of Benjamin (Arwa) Debusschere, Kathleen (David) Seibel and William (Sarah) Debusschere.  Dearest grandmother of Emmett, Walter and Nathan.

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

Mar 28, 2024

With both heavy and grateful hearts, we bid farewell to Shum Chung Wong Ip, who passed peacefully on March 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on April 9th, 1929 in a small Chinese village, Shum Ip would become an entrepreneur, cofounding the International Noodle Company in 1979 in Michigan, and later would become the matriarch to a...

Mar 26, 2024

Dr. Daniel Cetnar, of Redford, Age 85, passed away on March 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Barbara Moskaitis. Loving father of Daniel John (Gina) Cetnar and the late Amy Rose Wilcock. Dear grandfather of Olivia Rose, Spencer Adam, Joseph Daniel, Quentin Louis and Ava Charlotte. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Daniel attended Lowrey Middle School and Fordson High...

Mar 23, 2024

Gerald O. Cooley, of Livonia, age 65, passed away March 23, 2024.

Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Jerry R. and the late Mark O. Cooley.  Brother of Brian R. Cooley. Uncle of Chris Cooley and Doug (Christine) Stevens.

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

Mar 21, 2024

Natalie Ann Niehaus, (Mom) age 88, of Livonia completed her earthly journey on Thursday, March 21, 2024, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Natalie was born to Otto and Eleanor (Heidkamp) Good on June 29, 1935, in Melbourne, Kentucky. Natalie married the love of her life, Richard “Pete” Niehaus, on Thanksgiving Day in 1955. They were married for 66...

Mar 20, 2024

Nyla R. Moreasun, of Detroit, age 19, passed away on March 20, 2024.

Beloved daughter of Lawrence Moreasun and Lisa Rogers.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Oakland Church of Christ, 23333 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Memorials may be directed to Sickle Cell...

Mar 20, 2024

William Charles Lavery

June 24, 1932 – March 20, 2024

William “Bill” Charles Lavery, 91, of Parkersburg, IA passed away at Pinnacle Specialty Care on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.  He was born June 24, 1932, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, son of William and Nell (Wallace) Lavery. He enjoyed playing cricket and soccer in his younger...

Mar 17, 2024

Christopher M. Pawlukiewicz of Warren, age 40, passed away March 17, 2024. Beloved son of Michael and Nancy Pawlukiewicz.  Caring brother of Kate Pawlukiewicz. Loving partner of Daniel Mitchell.  Cherished by his Uncle Dave and Aunt Beth Walker, Uncle Roger and Aunt Debbie Walker, and Uncle Mark and Aunt Lori (Zettell) Walker and his cousins.  Predeceased by his Uncle...

Mar 15, 2024

Nancy Lynn Page of Redford, age 59, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024.

Nancy is survived by her sister Lori (Jeff) Barch, niece Riley Barch, half-brother Don Page, half-sister Connie (Dan) Wessel, niece Shelby (Manny)Tapia, her favorite cousin RJ Raisch, her best friend Elizabeth Martin and her 2 former husbands William Alberts and Keith Bingham.  She...

Mar 14, 2024

Connie L. Murray of Garden City, age 78, passed away peacefully, March 14, 2024. Beloved wife of Kirt Moneer, loving mother of Kim Traue, Jeff Murray, Donna Casteneda and Jennifer (Michael) Wilkewitz. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Saturday,...

Mar 13, 2024

George E. Bigelow of Westland, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Janet Bigelow.  Loving father of Cheryl (Steve) Bauslaugh, Lynne (Lon) Russell and Brenda (Rob) Glenn.  Proud grandfather of Charise (Mike), James (Emily) and Joy, Lauren (Bryson), Lindsey (Zac), Kyle and Kevin, Melissa (Dan), Daniel...

Mar 10, 2024

Mary Ellen Piergentili, of Livonia, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024.

Beloved wife of Agostino Piergentili.  Loving mother of Dan (Erika) Piergentili, Brian (Danielle) Piergentili, Gina (Scot) Fennell and Diana (Brian) O'Keefe.  Dear grandmother of Niko, Emerson, Josie, Gabriella, Addison, Carley, Spencer, Andy and Cooper.  Sister of Joseph (the late Pat) Heavener, Paul (the...

Mar 10, 2024

Jean A. Forest of Livonia, age 79. passed away March 10, 2024.

Beloved daughter of the late James and Camille Jordan Buck and caring sister to Christine (Ron) Robinson, Irene (the late Mike) Grysiewicz, and Patrice (the late David) Flower. Loving mother of Lisa (John) Newman and David Forest (Paul Taylor). Devoted grandmother of Will and Leaf....

Mar 9, 2024

Marguerite Rose Kirby of Livonia, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late James Kirby.  Loving mother of Michael (Tamera),  Mark (Linda) and the late William Kirby.  She is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  Sister of Joan (the late Quinto) Serra and the late Diane (James) Wrobleski....

Mar 6, 2024

Charles C. Evans Jr. “Charlie” passed away on March 6, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 75. He is survived by the love of his life Rose Mary Finley Evans, his wife of 55 years, who now resides in Livonia, Michigan. Charlie was a loving and dedicated father to their three children, Kerri (Michael) Harris, Jennifer (Scott)...

Mar 6, 2024

Thomas H. Nastali, of Manitou Beach, MI., age 67, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024.

Beloved son of the late Homer and Jennie Nastali.  Dear brother of Maryann (Michael) Becker, Betty (Robert) Schuld and his twin sister Tina (Dan) Mahlmeister.   Uncle of Patricia, Lisa, Michelle, Kimberly and the late Melissa.  Great Uncle to Mikayla and Noah....

Mar 5, 2024

Mike Jankowski, of Livonia, age 73, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy Jankowski.  Loving father of Tony (Bridget), Andrew (Danna) and Amanda Jankowski.  Dear papa J. of Michael, Katie, Natalie, Daniel and Samantha.  Brother of the late Cathy Green.  Uncle of many George and Petes.

A visitation will...