Elizabeth "Betty" Schultz
Jul 14, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty" Schultz, of Westland, Age 79, died peacefully on July 14, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Allen Schultz. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Susan), Dennis (Deborah) and the late Andrew Schultz. Dear grandmother of Sydney and Kristofer. A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Sunday, July 17, 2022...
Martin J. Crowley, Jr.
Jul 14, 2022
Martin Joseph Crowley, Jr., Age 64. July 14, 2022. Please share a memory on his tribute wall.
Masumi Hikosaka
Jul 13, 2022
Masumi Hikosaka, of Novi, MI, age 54, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 13th, 2022, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Masumi was born July 7, 1968, to Kyoko and Makoto Koya in Yokohama, Japan. She spent the first 29 years of her life in Japan. There she attended Toyo Eiwa University and later worked...
Catherine Hunter
Jul 10, 2022
Hunter, Catherine (April 2, 1929 – July 10, 2022) Catherine Hunter, age 93, died peacefully on July 10, 2022 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Gordon and first-born daughter Heidi. In the days prior she was very much looking forward to ‘going home’. She knew she would be welcomed into their...
Gertrudis Maria Michele-Mccarthy
Jul 6, 2022
Gertrudis Maria Michele-McCarthy of Livonia, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2022 at the age of 89. Born to Jacobus Petrus Smeekens and Elisa Hurbertina Wilhelmina Hendrick in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, she spent her early childhood under the darkness of World War II. Her bravery, empathy, and compassion would not be stifled by the occupying military as she routinely stole...
Dorothy S. Dluski
Jul 6, 2022
Dorothy J. Dluski, of Livonia, age 98, July 6, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John M. Dluski. Loving mother of Marilyn (Mark) Gervasone. Dear aunt of Paul (Pat) Hollingshead. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 from 12:00 PM until her Funeral Service at 7:00...
Jonas W. Ballew
Jul 4, 2022
Jonas W. “Joe” Ballew, age 84, July 4, 2022, of Taylor. Loving father of Sheryl B. (Dennis) Vanover. Dear grandfather of Dillon (Caity) Vanover and Kayla (Brian) Fulkerson. Great grandfather of Lillian and Hazel Fulkerson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his siblings; Archie, Eleanor, Ginny and Mary Helen. He was a member...
Everett George Alger
Jul 2, 2022
Everett George Alger, 85, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Everett was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest of two children of Everett and Margaret Alger. Everett enjoyed his childhood growing up with his sister, Faye. The family then moved to Allen Park, Michigan when Everett was a young child. After graduating from high...
Bob Carrigan
Jun 30, 2022
Bob Carrigan, of Howell, age 68, June 30, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Vickie Lynn Carrigan. Father of Robert (Renee) Carrigan II, Christina and Jacqueline Sneed and Jessica (Lee) Allen. Grandfather of Connor, Gavin, Aubrey, Bryen, Penelope, Dwyer and Fiona. Son of the late Irvin Neal and Corrinne Fae Carrigan. Brother of Cynthia Elsey, Dean and the late Ronald...
Lynda Kay Kapron
Jun 28, 2022
Lynda Kay Kapron passed away on June 28, 2022, at the age of 74. Lynda was born on August 7, 1947, in Highland Park, MI to John and Mary Kapron. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School in Detroit. She obtained her Teaching Degree from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters of Education from MSU. Lynda was active...
Toni Buursma
Jun 27, 2022
Toni R. Buursma passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was 5 months from turning 100 years old. She is survived by her son Jim (Margo) Michaels, Grandson Jason (Helen), Granddaughter Rena (Alex) and Great Grandchildren Richard, Lincoln and Cooper. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim in 1989 and 7 of her...
Bret Young
Jun 22, 2022
Bret Young, age 59, passed away June 22, 2022. Always the life of every party and loved by everyone he met. Dedicated patriot and proud army vet. He loved his country and his family more anything. He enjoyed serving even after the military by hitting the road making deliveries in his semi. In his free time he was always outside...
Karen Lynn Smereck
Jun 18, 2022
Karen Lynne Smereck, DDS, of Livonia, age 60, passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Carl and Mary Smereck. Adored sister of Dr. Susan (Hamid), Gary (Lynne) and Todd Smereck. Also survived by nieces, nephews, dearest family, friends and patients. A Visitation will be held at...
Joseph L. Kolpacke
Jun 16, 2022
Joseph L Kolpacke passed away as he lived, peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 16, 2022. Joe was born July 3, 1932 to Mary and Dominick Kolpacki in Detroit Michigan. Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years, Eleanor; children Joan (Guy) Bellemare), Susan, and Joseph; six grandchildren, Guy Jr., Marc, Dominick, Abigail, Kelly, and Joseph; and...
Jason Thomas Dziadosz
Jun 13, 2022
Jason Thomas Dziadosz passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 in Livonia, Michigan. He was born on August 9, 1979 to the late Thomas and Eileen Dziadosz. Jason was a very special person, a completely one-of-a-kind unique individual. The only thing that would pull him away from watching funny animal videos while enjoying his morning cup of coffee, would be the...
Rosaline Ann Wu
Jun 13, 2022
Rose Ann Wu of Livonia, Age 73, passed away long illness on June 13, 2022. Beloved wife of William for 53 years. Loving mother of San Wu. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia on Monday, June 20, 2022 from 4-8 PM. Memorial may be directed to St. Jude...
Genevieve Rudis
Jun 13, 2022
RIP Genevieve Rudis It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a long time Divine Providence parishioner, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister Genevieve Rudis, on June 13th at 89 years of age. Our deepest condolences to her husband Algis Rudis and their children: Romas (Lydia) Rudis, Dalia Harp, Darius (Margaret) Rudis, ir Algutis...
Anna Abarius
Jun 12, 2022
Anna Abarius, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Livonia, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Michael Abarius. Loving mother of Violeta (Sal) Viviano, Alma (Ed) Sventickas, Paulita (Linas) Alinskas and Michael G. (Laura) Abarius. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Erlingis and the late Valius and...
Douglas Harold Ruffing
Jun 12, 2022
Age 81. Loving husband of Ruth. Dear father of James (Renee), Christine, Patrick (Chris), Todd, Holly Ruffing (Mike). Beloved grandfather of Rachel Sadowski. Son of the late Harold (Helen). Stepson of the late Thomas Evans and Loraine Ruffing. Douglas enjoyed sports. He especially enjoyed viewing Tiger baseball, and the University of Michigan football. Visitation is Thursday 2-9 pm, and service...
Timothy John T. Borrie
Jun 11, 2022
Timothy John T. Borrie of Livonia, Age 38, June 11, 2022. Beloved son of Ron and Elena Borrie. Dear Brother of Adam Borrie. Grandson of Mary Cruse. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd, Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 4-8 PM with a Funeral Service at 7PM. Please share a memory...
