Obituaries

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,...

Aug 23, 2023

MARGARET ( MEEMEE ) WATSON 8-5-1927      8-23-2023

PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT HOME WITH FAMILY  PRESENT.

MEEMEE WILL BE LAID TO REST WITH HER BELOVED HUSBAND HERMAN AT GREAT LAKES NATIONAL CEMETERY AT A LATER DATE.

MASS OF THE RESURRECTION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 AT 10:30 AM WITH VISITATION AT 10...

Aug 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Stephen Carlson announces his passing on Monday, August 21, 2023. Stephen, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with gastroesophageal cancer. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Beth for almost 39 years, loving father of Chelsey (Ryan) Yoder and adored...

Aug 20, 2023

Algis Jonas Rugienius of Bloomfield Hills, was born in Kaunas, Lithuania.  He passed away on August 20, 2023 at the age of 88 years old. He is the beloved husband of Liuda Griskelis Rugienius for 66 years.  A loving father of Daiva Rugienius, Algis (Linda) Rugienius Jr. and Gina (Robert) Blinstrubas.  Dearest grandfather of Aleksa Rugienius, Kovas Rugienius, Kasandra...

Aug 17, 2023

Joseph F. Kelemen, of Livonia, age 93, August 17, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Gloria.  Loving father of Cheryl (Frank) Carey, Randy and Kim.  Dear grandfather of Scott, Shelby, Eric, Keeley, Joseph P. and Kristin.  Great grandfather of Chase, Keaton, Kayla, Kieran, Gage, Maren, Mallory, Sage, Kendell and Cassidy. Great great grandfather of Beau. And his...

Aug 14, 2023

ELEANORE L RENAS (nee Geldbach), age 93 Eleanore went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2023 in Livonia, MI. Eleanore was born September 5, 1929 in Detroit, MI to Carl and Emma Geldbach. She graduated from Denby High School in 1947, and married Herbert Renas in 1948. She lived her entire life in the metro Detroit area....

Aug 12, 2023

Nancy LaPine, 90 of Tallahassee, FL passed away at Big Bend Hospice on August 12, 2023 in Tallahassee, FL.

Nancy was born in Champagne, IL to the late Clay and Fern Dunaway on September 12, 1932. She spent the majority of her life in Livonia, MI.

Nancy was a faith and family-oriented person. She found...

Aug 9, 2023

Henry J. Kozyn, of Livonia, age 96, passed away peacefully on August 9th, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Cornelia Kozyn.  Loving father of John (Christina) Kozyn, Jacqueline Wood, Maria (Alan) Katsimpalis, Harriet Kozyn, Theresa Gedda, Thomas Kozyn, and Martin (Barbara) Kozyn. Dear grandfather of Jeremiah Gedda, Sarah Kozyn, Adrianna (Francisco) Moreno, Ariel (Alen) Gruda, Aaron Katsimpalis,...

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Jo Smyth, 92, of Rochester Hills and formerly of Farmington Hills, Wixom and Livonia, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, with family members by her side. Mary Jo was born on December 8, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, the oldest daughter of Robert and Thelma Bruner, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her...

Aug 6, 2023

Douglas Bryan Ladd, age 73, of Dearborn, formerly of Garden City, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 6, 2023. Loving Husband of Michele Barnard- Ladd. Beloved Father to Tammy (George) Starr, Terry Ladd, Tiffany (Don) Smith, and loving stepfather to Amanda Barnard and Melissa (Bradley) Fain. Devoted Grandpa/ Papa to Lauren Starr, Harper...

Aug 1, 2023

Gerald Klein, of Westland, age 87, August 1, 2023.

Beloved husband of Betty for 68 years.  Loving father of Debra (Ken) Thompson, Diana (Don) Russell, Kathryn (the late Dave) Curry and Gerald Andrew Klein.  Dear grandfather of James, Mark, Shawn, Kyle, Zachary, Nicole and Christine.  Great grandfather of Emily.  Brother of Ron (Lelah) Klein, Irene (Dennis) Spears...

Jul 27, 2023

Karin Reznik, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2023.

She is the most loving and devoted mother of her children Kelly (Kevin) Gilbert, Matthew, Christopher (Alexandra) and Nicholas Reznik; an adoring grandmother of Nolan and Olivia Gilbert, and Katherine and Estelle Reznik.  Karin is the sister of Richard (Nancy) Davis, Norma (Edward) Pletzke, Robert Davis,...

Jul 26, 2023

Thomas Tubbs, Age 85. Passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 26, 2023

Loving Husband of the late Mary.  Beloved father of Laura (Darrell) DuBay,  Emily (Joe) Masters, and the late Michael Tubbs.  Dear grandfather of Bianca (Brandon) Anderson, Jesse (Melissa) DuBay, Allise (Doug) Bryant, Joshua, and Aaron DuBay, Elijah (Lauren Pieske) Scherz and...

Jul 26, 2023

David S. Lysakowski, of Garden City, age 68, July 26, 2023.  Beloved husband of Caron Daly.  Loving father of Niki (Joel) West and James (Rachel) Lysakowski.  Dear grandfather of K.C. Collette and Kaitlyn Collette.  Great grandfather of Aurora and Arya.  Brother of Dennis (Todd Schneider) Lysakowski, Debra (Charles) Taber and Diana (Ron Smith) Lysakowski.  Brother in law of Patrick...

Jul 23, 2023

Kirk Barker, of Livonia, age 56, July 23, 2023.

Son of Yvonne Barker.  Brother of Yvette Jackson.  Uncle of Russell and Noell Jackson.  Nephew of Larry (Bernie) Mauzey and Gerri Mauzey.

Kirk enjoyed playing the drums, video games, Science fiction movies, dogs but most of all he treasured being a caregiver to his nephew, Russell....

Jul 18, 2023

Karen I. Pruitt, age 76, July 18, 2023, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Larry (Jimmy) Pruitt. Dear sister of Judi Saad, Richard Saches, Laura Saches, Kathy (Ray Bailey) Saches, Charles (Catherine) Saches, Michele Johnson, Patty Worden and Nancy (Robert) Jones. Aso survived by many cousins. Karen was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in...

Jul 17, 2023

Francia L. Lawless, 86 passed away on July 17, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 35 years, Edward Lawless, and her dear sister Susan Harper-Siegel.  She was the mother of five children (including Edward and William) and is survived by her children Richard Lawless (Jennifer), Lee...

Jul 14, 2023

Kathleen Fay Baker, age 79, July 14, 2023, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Baker. Loving mother of Julie (Walter) Jacobsen, Cindy (Daniel) Greer, Richard (Theresa) Baker and William (Kim) Baker. Dear grandmother of Heather Chojnacki, Caitlin Guza, Nathan Guza, Kayla Ashburn, Shaianne Griggs, and the late Mark Murray. Dear great grandmother of Karlee, Jakob, Taylor, Justice, Oliver...