Obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

Wendell A. Hurd of West Bloomfield, age 90, went home to be with his Lord on October 12, 2023.

Beloved husband of Christine for 42 years.  Loving father of Michele Hurd, Jeffrey (Cindy) Long, Susan Hurd and the late Wendell "Dell" Hurd.   Loving grandfather of Katie, Nicholas (Hannah) and Peyton.  Dear brother of Dr. Lionel (Sharon)  and...

Oct 10, 2023

Grace Szparaga, of Redford, age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on October 10, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Edward Szparaga.  Loving mother of Karen (Mike Halonen) Wertman and the late Kenneth and Beverly Szparaga.  Daughter of the late Louis and Helen Vance.  Sister of the late Sophia (Greg) Papp, Mary (Roland) O'Brien, Victoria (Jim)...

Oct 10, 2023

Joanna J. Szumlanski, of Plymouth, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Robert Szumlanski. Dear Sister of the late Delores (Frank) Dziubek, and Sister-in-laws Joanne Tuchowski, and the late Patricia and Virginia (Eugene) Machowicz.   Dear Aunt of David (Mary) Machowicz, Diane Werner and the late Daniel Machowicz.   Also survived by...

Oct 5, 2023

Larry Anderson, age 76, of Redford, Michigan, passed away on October 5, 2023.

Larry attended Northern Michigan University where he met the love of his life, Patricia (Jeanne) O’Donnell. They married in 1972 in Escanaba, Michigan.

Larry started his career as a biology teacher, inspiring young minds with his passion for the subject. During his...

Sep 28, 2023

Peter "Ed" Urban of Livonia, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Dolores Urban for 68 years.  Loving father of Ronald Urban of Madison, GA., Dennis (Sera) Urban of Dearborn, MI., and the late Douglas Urban.  Dear brother of the late Walter Urban, Bernadine Welsh, Rita Flavin and Anna Kenney....

Sep 27, 2023

Age 80, of AuGres, Michigan, passed away on September 27, 2023. Henry was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 21, 1943, to the late Henry Drouillard Sr. and Roberta Seymour. Henry was a resident of the Westland, Michigan area for a majority of his life, and he was a proud graduate of Wayne High School. After his time at Wayne...

Sep 21, 2023

Genevieve (Jean) Marie Fitzsimmons

(Chocha Genya) (Bubba)

Age 92.  Died on September 21, 2023.  She passed peacefully, with her family by her side, surrounded by love.

Beloved wife of the late Richard Fitzsimmons.  Dear sister of the late Olga Hubchik, Nadia Sebastian, the late Sandra Feneck and the late Paul Chester.

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Sep 20, 2023

Mary (Smith) Henn died on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She passed peacefully, with her family by her side, surrounded by love. The second of four children, Mary was born on April 22, 1951, in Garden City, Michigan, and raised in neighboring Westland, Michigan. Mary graduated from John Glenn High School in 1969 and shortly after began her early career at...

Sep 20, 2023

Joe R. Ortiz, age 86, September 20, 2023, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Mary (for 60 years). Dear brother of Gloria Sudol. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his siblings: Carmen Cervantes, Louise Plasencia, Rosemary Almaguer and Nena Ortiz. Visitation Sunday from 5-8pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral...

Sep 20, 2023

Murray Bates

Age 86, Formerly of Dearborn.  Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023

Murray was born in 1937 to Douglas and Luella (Nordahl) Bates in Traverse City. He graduated from Traverse City High School and Michigan State University, where he met his wife of 64 years, Audrey (Boyer) Bates. He is survived by his...

Sep 19, 2023

Donna Ann McIntyre, of Livonia, age 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of William (Bill) McIntyre for 64 years. Loving mother of Nancy Regan and Sharon McIntyre. Devoted Grandma to Katie (Derek) Melching and Emily (Kevin) Maahs. She is also survived by her four great-granddaughters: Denna, Claire, Norah, and MacKenzie. Preceding her in...

Sep 16, 2023

Eric Hines, age 40, of Garden City. Loving son of Paul and Andrea. Dear brother of Nathan (Jill) and Justin (Carrie). Beloved Uncle of Joe, Dominick, Chris, Nick, Justin, Jr., Victoria, Isabelle, Alex and Hailey. Eric is survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Eric was a free spirit. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, his...

Sep 14, 2023

Jean Adams Radway passed away on September 14, 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Born to the late C. Frances Adams and the late Thelma R. Adams on February 20, 1936. She was preceded in death by her late husband Robert V. Radway and is survived by her two sons James (Dianne) & John (Lisa) and her grandson Carl. She is also...

Sep 12, 2023

Patrice A Sinacola, of Redford, Age 66, passed away peacefully with family there by her side on September 12th 2023.

Pat/Patty always enjoyed the little things like going to the craft stores, finding patterns and doing her crafts she would always have something to work on whether it be plastic canvas or crocheting while waiting for Dr...

Sep 10, 2023

Margaret Bicknell, of Livonia, Age 91, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023. Beloved wife of Edgar Bicknell for 69 years. Loving mother of Richard (Loretta), Thomas, Scott (Phyllis), Steven (Christina) Bicknell. Also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday, October...

Sep 6, 2023

Donald E. Hieftje, age 81, September 6, 2023, of Novi.

Beloved husband of Yoshimi.  Loving father of Sherri (Donald "Don") Town, Robert Hieftje, Patricia (John Biederman) Wilhoit & the late Jeremy Shin'ichi Fukuoka Hieftje.  Dear grandfather of Nathan, Jacob, Deborah and Devyn.  Brother of Gloria (Glenn) Scharphorn, Lois Price, and John Hieftje.

Don was an...

Sep 5, 2023

Al (Clyde Allen) Crouson September 30, 1957- September 5, 2023 Al Crouson, 65, of Livonia took his final bow and left this stage we call Earth on September 5, 2023. He made his debut on September 30, 1957 to the late Cecil Crouson and the late Sonia House Crouson Davidson. Al was a gifted performer in theater, musicals, choir, forensic...

Sep 2, 2023

Gloria L. Sniderman

Gloria L. Sniderman, Age 90, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

She is survived by her "children" Carol Vandenberg, Bennett Crook, Kara Robinson, and Joan Reyes, her "grandson" Max Crook, her niece, Kaile Sniderman , her nephew, Phoenix Noviman.

She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 30, 2023

Janice Gail Kilpatrick Motyka, 74 years old, left this earth to be with her loved ones in heaven, to be with her cat Marvin and her fur baby Gracie. Her beloved husband Edward Motyka, the love of her life and her favorite Aunt Mamilee.

Janice was born in Murphy NC on April 16,1949. Janice was raised for...

Aug 24, 2023

Erna Lou Craig (96) was born on January 13, 1927 to Henry and Marie Peters. She was the youngest living sibling of 13 children. She entered the kingdom of heaven to meet the Lord and reunite with loved ones on August 24, 2023. She was a great mother and grandmother, having 2 Sons, 6 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Sadly,...