Obituaries

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...

Mar 11, 2021

Linda Chalmers, age 61, March 11, 2021, of Livonia. Wife of the late Mark Chalmers. Mother of Jennifer Wilson, Nicholas (Melissa) Chalmers, Jack (Stephanie) Chalmers and Christopher Chalmers. Daughter of Edward (Bonnie) Richey and the late Betty Lou. Sister of William (Laura) Richey, Mark Richey and the late Edward Richey. Also survived by several grandchildren. Funeral service Monday at 11am...

Mar 10, 2021

Mar 9, 2021

William Gough Roderick III of Canton. Age 83. Peacefully died on March 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Roderick. Cherished father of Dana Lynn & William Roderick IV. Step-father of Victoria, Marilyn, Carl and the late Edward. Loved grandfather of Kevin, Nicholas Jonathan, Rachelle, Edward, Robert, Sandra, Becky, Michael, Ronald, Julia, Laura, Michael, James, Carrie-Anne, Sarah, Stephen, Anthony,...

Mar 7, 2021

Michael Barna, Jr. of Plymouth, Michigan. Age77, March7, 2021. Beloved husband of Barbara for 51 years. Loving father of Brian (Jeanette) and Michael (Christine) Barna. Dear grandfather of Noah, Alex and Thomas. Brother of Joan Barna. Michael worked for Detroit Public Schools as a 1st Class Operating Engineer of Local I.U.OE. #547. Visitation will be held at the R.G. &...

Mar 5, 2021

Deborah Lynn Campbell of Redford, age 68, March 5, 2021. Loving wife of Donald Campbell. Beloved mother of Nancy (Kevin) Beattie, Steven (Cari), Scott (Daisy), Kevin (the late Dianne), Kimberly (Chris) Woodward, Jason, James (Danielle), Kelley (Sherman) Libby and the late Donald. Dearest nana and great nana of many. Sister of Donald (Rick) Snyder and the late Thomas (Nancy) Snyder....

Mar 5, 2021

Mi Won Barrios, age 74, passed away on March 5, 2021. She was born in Korea on September 12, 1946 to Sung Kil Hong and Chang Ok Lee (both deceased) Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Sean) Coffey, Jennifer (Nick) Mendoza, Victoria (Paul) Favers and the late Lee Barrios. Dear grandma of McKenzie Coffey, Tanner Coffey,...

Mar 4, 2021

Lynn M. Kerchen of Redford, MI., age 61. Died after a long battle with Ovarian Cancer on March 4, 2021. Beloved wife of Thomas for 35 years. Loving mother of Jillian and Troy Kerchen. Dear sister of Keith Scott. Aunt of Erin (Randy). Great Aunt of Austin, Luke and Abigail. A Memorial Service will be held at the R.G. &...

Mar 4, 2021

Gregory D. Avigne, age 71, March 4, 2021, of Garden City. Loving son of Maxine. Dear father of Gregory. Grandfather of 2. Brother of Cynthia (Daniel) Condon, Randy (Carol) and Jeff (Lisa). He was also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a loving companion to Cheryl Viers. Gregory was preceded in death by his father, Mark; daughter Julie;...

Mar 3, 2021

Joyce Skoglund, Age 95. March 3, 2021. Loving wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of Nancy, Melanie, and the late Richard Jr. Cherished grandmother of Amy, Rory, Adrianne, Kyle, Brendan, Blair, Nola and Faith. Great Grandma of many. Joyce loved to travel, she was a faithful member of Alpha Baptist Church. Visitation will be held at the R.G. &...

Mar 3, 2021

Alma Elaine Bojanic Of Plymouth, September 25, 1934 - March 3, 2021, 86 years old. Loving mother of Anthony (Corinne), Sheila (Matt), Dawn (the Late Dusty), the late Joseph (Mary) Dear grandmother of Joseph (Michelle), Ian, Brittany (Mike), Eliisa (Peter), Bobby, Max and Chase. Great grandmother of Brooklynn, Lukas, Owen, Dalton and Teagan. Mom loved reading, cooking for family and...

Mar 3, 2021

Edward J. Dalpe Age 90, of Livonia. Was born on July 10, 1930 and died on March 3, 2021. Beloved son of the late Jerry Edward Dalpe and Irene Mary Hall. Beloved husband of Yolanda Villamera Dalpe. Loving father of Lorie Dalpe, Renee Seel, Darlene Berry, Tina Trubac, Carol Soubel, Sandy Wright, Stephanie McCoy, Rene Dalpe, Krista Wasowski and the...

Mar 3, 2021

Wilbur McGlynn On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Wilbur James McGlynn passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Wilbur was born on November 4, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from St. Bernard's High School in Detroit and served as a proud Marine during WWII on Iwo Jima, Volcano Island and in the Occupation of Japan. He worked for the...

Mar 1, 2021

Frederick (Fred) Henry Johnson May 6, 1949 - March 1, 2021 With sincere sadness, the family announces the passing of Fred, Monday March 1st, at St Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan, after a lengthy illness. He will be missed by his loving wife, Toni, of 33 years. Sons Terry (Kim), Jason (Lauren) and grandsons Brandon, Luke and Jesse, granddaughters...

Feb 24, 2021

Kim Marlene Quinn met her Lord and Savior on February 24,2021 following a 15th month illness with Glioblastoma. Born in Ypsilanti MI June 22, 1956 to Alfred and Marlene Turner, she is survived by her husband John and sons Daniel and Ian; sisters Lori (Peter) Dietze, Mary Jo Turner, Christine (Kevin) Grinenko, Roslyn (Scott) Jacobson, Stepmother Susan Turner and many...