Obituaries

Apr 19, 2021

Jackie Lee Bailey Jr., “Papa”, of Redford, MI passed away April 19, 2021 at 63 from a stroke. He was born at home in South Shore, KY June 19, 1957. He was married September 19,1988. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Laura Leigh Bailey; his children Bobi Biederman (David), James Nowosielski (Katrina), Amanda Bailey, Dustin Ross...

Apr 19, 2021

Stephen Walter Naida, Jr., of Livonia, Age 67, April 19, 2021. Beloved husband of Irene (Zelles) Naida for over 39 years. Loving father of Christopher G. (Elizabeth). Dear grandfather of Peter and David. Brother of James (Karen) and Thomas (Mary) Naida. Son of Frances Naida and the late Stephen W. Naida, Sr. A Visitation will be held at the R.G....

Apr 19, 2021

Sharon M. English Of Livonia, age 60, April 19, 2021. Beloved daughter of Adeline and the late Clarence English. Dearest sister of Beverly (Larry) Geiger & Larry (Nancy) English. Dear Aunt of Tom, Pat (Erika), Lauren & Melissa. Great aunt of Zach and Carter. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd,...

Apr 18, 2021

Stephen J. Kleczynski, of Livonia, age 40, was called to eternal and everlasting life on April 18, 2021. Beloved father and best friend to Christian and Claire. Dearest son of Patti and the late Richard (Rose Anne) Kleczynski. Beloved younger brother of Daniel. Survived by the loving mother of his children, Kaylinda Mastie. Also survived by his aunt Sally (Dale)...

Apr 15, 2021

Burns, Kathryn Ann. April 15, 2021. Age 68. Born and raised in Detroit, resided in Fulton, KY from 2005 – 2021. Loving mother of James (Benet) Burns, Sarah (Billy) Grant & Patrick (Peggy) Burns. Devoted Nana of Madison, Reagan, Caden, Rileigh, Keeghan, Liam & Colin. Beloved Aunt of many nieces & Nephews. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents,...

Apr 10, 2021

Cynthia Kelly McQueen. April 10, 2021. Age 65. Loving Mother of Gregory (Jill) Dattolo & Steven (Jamie) Dattolo. Dear grandmother of Sienna, Jaelynne & Jacob. Cherished sister of Catherine (Dennis) Wiedenbeck & the late Scott McQueen. Beloved aunt of Erin Wiedenbeck. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home on Friday, April 16, 2021 at...

Apr 9, 2021

Helen Marie Porter, of Westland, Age 76, April 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Russell Porter for over 50 years. Loving mother of Russell E. (Pamela) and Roger D. (Cory). Dear grandmother of Maegan, Matthew, Zachary and Sydney. Great grandmother of Daniel. Sister of Mary Jo Wadsworth, Bill and Victor Wilkins. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...

Apr 7, 2021

Maragaret J. Kelley of Inkster. Age 96, April 7, 2021. Beloved mother of Craig, Todd & Dale Kelley. Cherished grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 13 and 1 great great granddaughter. No service is planned at this time. Burial will take place at Parkview Memorial Cemetery. Please share a memory of Margaret on her tribute wall.

Apr 4, 2021

John F. Neubauer of Novi. Age 94, April 4, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Delores Neubauer for 61 years. Loving father of Sally Neubauer and the late Christine and Nancy (Lynn) Santavy. Dear grandfather of Jessica Chapdelaine (Ankit Chandarawat). A Visitation will be held the R. G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd, Garden City, Monday, April...

Apr 4, 2021

Apr 4, 2021

Algirdas Duoba "AL", of Auburn Hills, age 64, his Covid battle ended on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Beloved husband of Michelle and loving father of Sofia and Olivia. Dearest son of Aldona and the late Juozas Duoba. Dear brother of Ramune Duoba (Edmund Leveckis) Vida Pekorius (Aivaras), and the late Vytas Duoba (Pam). Beloved Uncle of Lukas, Joseph, Eva, Ariana,...

Apr 1, 2021

Eunice E. Turnbull of Garden City, Age 96, April 1, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Donald Turnbull. Loving mother of Karen Mullen, Lynn Hurst (Paul), Mark and Matthew Turnbull, Heather (Jack) Allen, and the late Glenn Turnbull. Dear grandmother of Genevieve and Laura Cutter (Rachel), and Ellyn (Neal). Grant and Madalyn. Great grandmother of Violet Ann. No Service will...

Mar 28, 2021

Dorothy Burke was the daughter of Hedley & Annie Norris, immigrants from Cornwall, England. Dorothy was born on March 5th 1928, in Highland Park, MI. Dorothy had a happy childhood, including attending St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Highland Park, MI. At St. Paul’s Dorothy met & married Erick Carne. They had three children: Michael Carne, Cheryl (Don) Mandeville & Gary...

Mar 27, 2021

Age 69. Loving wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Angella (Marco) Diponio, and Joseph (Jennifer). Beloved grandmother of Anthony, Dominic, Mila, and Dante. Loving sister, friend, and aunt. Daughter of the late Said (Jalileh) Shahin. In state at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 N Venoy, Westland, Michigan, followed by a service at 11:00...

Mar 25, 2021

Dalia Stonys, 78, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away on March 25, 2021. Dalia earned her graduate degree from the University of Detroit and was a gifted Analytical Chemist who proudly worked at the Food and Drug Administration throughout her career. Her passions outside of the lab included ballroom dance, travelling the world, and spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Mar 23, 2021

James May "Jimmy the Irish Plumber", of Livonia, age 78. Died peacefully on March 23, 2021. Loving father of Michele (Michael) Abele, Kathie (Jeff) Henry and Jamey (Diana King) Maye. Longtime companion of Patricia Dillon-Quinn. Dear grandfather of Mackenzie, Samantha, Jonathan and Courtney, Patrick, Sean and Madailin, Shanidiin and Seamus. Former husband of Ruth Maye and brother of Johnny (Donna)...

Mar 22, 2021

Gaylia "Gail" Shymanski, of Livonia, age 87, died peacefully on March 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Shymanski for 41 years. Loving mother of Susan (Matt) Henry, Ted (Heather), Joe (Heather) and Mary Shymanski. Dearest grandmother of Abigail, Amelia and Adeline, Janine, Henry and Evelyn, Jonah, Naia, Tai, June, Jay and Lucille. Dear sister of Jim (Fran) and...

Mar 17, 2021

John Ravida, Age 79, passed away on March 17, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Ravida for 44 years. Loving father of Maria (David), Rosina (Chad), Giuliana (Dustin), Giuseppe, and John Ravida. Son of the late Giuseppe and Rosina Ravida. Brother of Joe (Teresa) Ravida. John is survived by grandchildren Brittany, Makayla, Brenden, Giovanni,...

Mar 14, 2021

Kyle David Kowalewski, passed away on March 14, 2021, at the young age of 28. Loving son of David and Michelle. Dearest brother of Zach. Dear grandson of Marlene Thomas. Nephew of Donnie Thomas, Toni (Jim) Czerwinski, Michael Thomas, Alan (Shelley) Kowalewski, Lucinda (Paul) Santer, Alison (Kenny) Wright, Jerrod (Mary Ellen) Kowalewski and Hilary (John) Borowicz. Cousin of Allison, Jesse,...

Mar 14, 2021

James “Jim” Allen McLaughlin, 73, Ann Arbor, passed away March 14, 2021. He was born November 25, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Vern and Virginia McLaughlin. He married Ellen J. Keeler on March 3, 2003. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2020. After graduating from Dearborn High School, Jim received an Associate’s Degree in Drafting Technology...