Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Loving Father of David (Dana) and Mark (Jenny) Rice. Dear Grandfather of David, Michael, Brian (Logan), Daniel, Brandon (Chloe) and Brianna. Alton was born in Detroit, MI. He graduated from Cooley High School in 1955 and was proud to be voted class President. Later, Alton taught chemistry and biology in Livonia public schools for...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert Henry Johnson, age 86, passed away on December 21, 2023, survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sherry Ruth Johnson. Robert was a loving and dedicated father to his four children, Robert, Kevin (Alison), Nikki (Russ), and Michael, and he was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, Nicklas, Easton, Ava, Alexi, and Henry.

Bob began...

Dec 17, 2023

Carol Ann Stefanick of S. Lyon, MI, age 64, passed away on December 17, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth Stefanick. Loving sister of Robert (Denise) Stefanick, June (Bill) Hanley, Sharon Stefanick, Gordon (Karin) Stefanick, Mark Stefanick, Diane Stefanick and Margie (Ed) Laabs. Dear aunt of Adam, Andrew and Alexis, Brian, Jessica and Billy, Kevin, Nicole and...

Dec 15, 2023

Duane L. Clegg Westland, Michigan Duane Leroy Clegg, age 87, passed away December 15, 2023. He passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice, and after time with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Donna Clegg; his sons, Chris (Catherine) Clegg; Scott (Kotomi) Clegg,Todd (Andrea) Clegg; grandchildren, Lane (Jacob) Current and Paige (Andrew)...

Dec 14, 2023

Richard Leo Tighe of Southgate, Michigan, age 66, passed away on December 14, 2023. Richard is beloved son of the late Henry and Cecila Tighe. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Tighe and sister Ann (Tighe) Miller. He is survived by his brothers Dan Tighe (Kathleen) of Caseville Township, Michigan, Greg Tighe (Lorraine) of Florida, Jerry Tighe...

Dec 14, 2023

James "Jimmy" Lhamon of Howell, age 76, passed away on December 14, 2023.

Beloved husband of Nancy for 30 years.  Loving father of James, Jr. (Tracy) Lhamon, Jill (Travis) Linden, Robert (Stacey) Lhamon, Janarae (Stanley) Wieckowski, Jared (Jenette) Lhamon and Nanette (Jeff) Davis.  Dear grandfather of Stephen, Jamie, Connor, MacKenzie, Evan, Olivia, Karissa, Tommy, Stanley, Cooper,  Sophia,...

Dec 13, 2023

Gerard F. Wino, age 65. Dear son of the late Frank (Margaret) Wino. Beloved brother of Joyce Winough and Constance Frank. Gerard was a long time, and dedicated employee for Ford Motor Company, at the Dearborn plant. He enjoyed fishing on the Great Lakes. He was involved with the Good Fellows, and volunteered at Meals on Wheels. Gerard was also...

Dec 11, 2023

Patricia M. Artushin, of Livonia, age 74, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023.

Beloved wife of Donald for 53 years.  Loving mother of Shawn (Alan) Moran and Scott (Denise) Artushin.  Dear grandmother of Kyle, Ayla and Jackson, Tyler and Lauren.  Dearest daughter of Vivian and the late James Canning.   Dear sister of John (the late Angie)...

Dec 10, 2023

Alice Thies, age 71, of Hazard, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at U of L Health Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. Alice was a United States Air Force Veteran. She was a member of Freewill Baptist. She enjoyed her many talks with family and friends. She was the daughter of the late James B. Cole and Suse...

Dec 10, 2023

Timothy H. Linn of Livonia, age 69, passed away December 10, 2023.

Beloved son of Dolores and the late James Linn.  Loving brother of Stephen (Kathleen) Linn and Matthew (Lynne Brackett) Linn.  Uncle of the late Nicholas Linn.  Cousin of Michael (Diane) Olson and Deb (John) Overhuel.

A Memorial gathering will be held at the...

Dec 9, 2023

Mary Breeding, age 91, passed away December 9, 2023 She is survived by her loving nephew, Nick Lucas. Mary worked for many years as a secretary for an electronics company. She loved to volunteer and help out at a senior center in Garden City. The family would like to thank all of Mary's many friends for their support and help,...

Dec 7, 2023

Steven Michael Vanker, age 71, of West Bloomfield, entered eternity on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Steve was born on January 5, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to loving parents Richard and Dorothy and grew up in northern Detroit with his four siblings, Richard, David, Judy and Sandy. He attended Catholic schools through eighth grade...

Dec 5, 2023

Mary Ellen Wilson of East Tawas, formerly of Livonia, Michigan, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late James Wilson.  Loving mother of James II (Carie Bores) Wilson and Christine (Jim) Schafer.  Dearest grandmother of Jimmy, James III (Ally), Shannon (Todd) and Jena (Jeremy),  Dear great grandmother of Daxton, Peyton, Sadie,...

Dec 4, 2023

Janice Finnerty Tobias of Commerce Township, MI, Age 88, went home to be with her Lord & Savior on December 4, 2023, while her daughters were by her side.

Janice was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 23 years, Robert Finnerty and husband of 10 years, Jack Tobias. She was the loving mother of Joyce...

Nov 27, 2023

James Lloyd Meloche December 28, 1942 - November 27, 2023

James Lloyd Meloche passed away peacefully on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the age of 80.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janet Meloche, daughter Kelly Meloche, son-in-law Kevin Vergel-de-Dios, grandchildren Skyler, Raymond, Rocky and Violet and great grandchild Walkerann.  He is predeceased...

Nov 26, 2023

Obituary Mary Jeanette Snyder October 24, 1929 - November 26, 2023

Mary Jeanette Snyder, beloved wife of the late Robert E. Rasmussen and the late John A. Snyder, passed away November 26, 2023 at the age of 94.

She is survived by her son, Robert A. Rasmussen (Anne), and daughter Diane L. Gailey (Russell). Grandchildren...

Nov 25, 2023

Stella Mae Lendrum, of Romulus, age 63, passed away November 25, 2023.

Loving mother of David Hotz.  Dear grandmother of Chase.  Sister of the late James and William Lendrum.  Daughter of the late James H. Lendrum and Norma Lindsay. Step-sister of Karin Hicks.

Stella loved her family, her many friends, Genealogy and her pets.

Nov 23, 2023

Lynn F. King of Garden City, age 74, passed away on November 23, 2023. Wife of Dennis King, Jr. Mother of Brian Dryps (Ann-Marie), Eric (Tatiana) Lewis and Michael King. Grandmother of Nicholas, Karen, Alexandria, Madeline, Timothy, David, Maddox, Leah, Layla and the late Brian. Sister of Gale and the late Brothers James and Gary. Also survived by nieces and...

Nov 20, 2023

Duane Tarbet of Pinckney, Michigan, age 75, passed away peacefully November 20, 2023.

Duane was born February 27, 1948. In Detroit, MI to parents David and Mary (Vaughn) Tarbet. Duane was a proud veteran. He served our country in the US Marines during the Vietnam war as an anti-tank platoon Sargent. Duane retired after 33 years of...

Nov 18, 2023

Barbara Ann Davis, Age 74 passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023. At this time there are no funeral arrangements.