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Joseph J. Klocko
Dec 17, 2022
Joseph Klocko, 72, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, after enduring various illnesses for many years.
Joseph was born on March 19, 1950, in Poland to Anthony and Anna Klocko. His mother Anna, being devoutly Catholic, named him Joseph after St. Joseph, Jesus’ stepfather, whose feast day falls on that day.
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Victor Winchell
Dec 16, 2022
Winchell, Victor Keith
Victor Keith Winchell of Dearborn, passed away on December 16, 2022,
after battling increasing ill health for several years.
Victor was born on May 3, 1946 at Delray General Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
He was predeceased by his father, Leslie Lyle Winchell, and his mother, Dorothy...
Gene E. Michael
Dec 15, 2022
Gene E. Michael, age 87, December 15, 2022, of Livonia. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Sandra Wingate, Richard (Linda) Michael, Daniel Kevin Michael, Sheryl Washburn, Nanci (Don) Beasley and David (Karla) Michael. Dear brother of Joan Bear and the late Gerald Michael. Grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 24.
Gene loved sports, especially his...
Josephine P. Garcia
Dec 13, 2022
Josephine Garcia, age 93, of Livonia, passed away very peacefully on December 13, 2022.
Known as Pina to her family and close friends, she was born on September 18, 1929, in Detroit, to the late Onofrio and Jo Ann (Bommarito) Minaudo. Beloved wife of the late Jose Garcia, loving mother of Jaime (Gina) Garcia, and...
Glenn E. Smitley
Dec 12, 2022
Glenn Erwin Smitley left this earth on December 12, 2022, reuniting with his son Allan he lost in 1994. He leaves behind his daughter Andrea, granddaughter Heaven and sister Terry. He also leaves behind his ex-wife Diane. Born in Ypsilanti on July 22, 1951, Glenn’s parents were of German and Italian descent and his father was a World War II...
Benedicte De Cacqueray Valmenier
Dec 10, 2022
To those who knew and loved her, especially her children, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren Bénédicte Marie Josèphe Jeanne Gérarde CACQUERAY-VALMENIER, born 13 November 1945 went home to be with the Lord on 10 December 2022. She is survived by her three daughters: Servanne (Pierre), Odette-Laure (Sean) and Berenice-Anne (Stephane) as well as 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, four...
Joyce Barton
Dec 5, 2022
Joyce Lucille Barton
October 25,1945 – December 5, 2022
Loving wife of James Barton (deceased) for 53 years. Proud mother of Kristen (Eric) Furlotte and Kevin Barton, and Grandma of Nicholas and Andrew Furlotte. Sister of Betty Antczak (deceased) and Ken Prokes.
Joyce had a Scientific mind and a loving heart. A graduate...
Denise Irene Chirillo
Dec 3, 2022
Denise Irene Chirillo (Tomes), age 66, of Redford Township, Michigan, went to her “forever” Heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 3rd, 2022. Denise was born on May 20th, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, to Robert and Irene Tomes (deceased). Loving mother of Robert (Kate) Tomes, Steven (Nikki) Tomes, Ted Tomes and Daniel Tomes (deceased) and beloved...
Bruce Edward Bastian
Dec 3, 2022
Bruce Edward Bastian
March 10, 1949 - December 3, 2022
Bruce Edward Bastian of Redford Township passed away on December 3, 2022.
Beloved husband of Rose, step son Jerry and his wife Sara. Brother of John (Vicki), Dennis (Patricia), Gary (Mary), Jean (Joel) Smith and Tim.
Also survived by numerous nieces,...
Aristides Santiago
Dec 2, 2022
Aristides Santiago Berrios
May 5, 1946 – December 2, 2022
Arístides Santiago Berrios, 76, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on December 2, 2022. Born on May 5, 1946, Arístides was raised in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and as an Air National Guardsman...
Sue Ann Jenkins
Nov 29, 2022
Sue Ann Jenkins of Englewood, Florida formerly of Royal Oak, Michigan. Age 87, passed away peacefully at her home on November 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late George Jenkins. Loving mother of Danny (Linda) Lange, Londa (David) Keen, Corrine (John) Griffin, Charles Lange, Nancy Enns, & the late Richard Lange. Also survived by numerous grandchildren & great grandchildren. A...
Loretta I. Sturm
Nov 29, 2022
Loretta “Lori” Sturm, Age 77, from Garden City. Dear wife of Edward Sturm. Loving mother to Kenneth Sturm. Grand mother to Kenneth Sturm Jr., Cassandra Sturm and Brandon Sturm. Great Grandmother of Owen Hassan, Jacob Grooms, Johnathon Grooms and Alexsis Grooms. Also sister to Rose Todd. There will be a visitation at RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, Garden City,...
Olga Marks
Nov 26, 2022
Olga Anne Marks
Olga Anne Marks, age 93, of Huntington Woods, Michigan, passed on peacefully to Heaven on Saturday, November 26, 2022. A native of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, she was born to Branko and Sophie Ivankovich, on June 10, 1929.
A cherished and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Olga was blessed...
Kelly Lynn Brunet
Nov 26, 2022
Kelly Lynn Brunet of Redford, age 41, November 26, 2022. Loving mother of Abigail. Beloved daughter of Bruce and Jo Ann Brunet. Dear sister of Dustyn (Eric), Amanda (Tim) and Corey. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 2:00...
Phyllis Jo Bennett
Nov 25, 2022
Phyllis Jo Bennett of Livonia, Age 90. November 25, 2022. Loving wife of the late James Bennett. Dear mother of James Christopher (Deborah) and the late Kimberly Burke. Dear grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Memorial donations may be directed to your charity of choice in honor of Phyllis. Phyllis will be greatly missed. A Funeral Service...
Guywain Harris
Nov 23, 2022
Guywain Harris of Southfield, Age 59. November 23, 2022.
Beloved father of Krishaun Harris-Johnson (Billy Johnson), Camille Schociar, Amber Harris, Starkeisua Harris, Ikeisha Mc Clarty, Diamond Davis. Brother of Ellis Harris & the late Robert Harris. Also survived by several grandchildren.
A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...
Ruth A. Meehan
Nov 22, 2022
Ruth A. Meehan of Westland, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on November 22, 2022.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Meehan. Loving mother of Kathleen (Dave) Smith and Michael (Holly) Meehan. Dear grandmom of Patrick, Brian, Rachel, Kristina, Julieanna, Gavin and Luke. Sister of Walt (Terry) Garecht. Also survived by numerous cherished in-laws, nieces,...
Frances Topolewski
Nov 19, 2022
Frances (Wojtowicz) Topolewski, born May 25, 1931, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November 19, 2022. She struggled with many health challenges in her later years—most recently diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Frances was the beloved wife of the late Barney S. Topolewski, loving mother of Kathleen (David) Florko; Nancy (John) Willyard, the late Susan Franceschi, Shirley...
Daniel Shay
Nov 17, 2022
Daniel Quin Shay December 20th, 1929 — November 17th, 2022 Surrounded by a crowd of loving descendants from all branches of his extensive family tree, Daniel Quin Shay passed away peacefully in the evening of Thursday, November 17th, 2022. He expressed how grateful he was for his 92 years — emphasizing the joy his family brought him and repeatedly conveying...
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