Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

Gary R. Dawson, Sr., of Westland, age 74, passed away September 27, 2024. Beloved husband of Debbie. Loving father of Gary Jr. (Laurie) Dawson and Lori (Brian) Baldridge. Dear grandfather of Dillon, Emma, Shane, Hana, Peyton, and Brian Jr. Uncle of Wayne (Brenda) Prysdale, and Ronnie Meyers. Brother-in-law of the late Harvey (Shirley) Prysdale. Son in law of Shirley Prysdale....

Sep 26, 2024

It is with much sadness that we share the passing of our everything, Blanche Swann. On September 26th, 2024 while playing one of her favorite games, connect four, she shed her earthly restrictions and gracefully went to the Lord. Blanche was born August 4, 1918 to Richard & Helen (Domagalski) Carter in Gay, Michigan on the Keeweenaw Peninsula of...

Sep 25, 2024

Lucille Alice Najduk of Westland, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late John A. Najduk.  Loving mother of Lynn (Doug) Mills, Cindy (the late Harold) Belanger and John P. Najduk.  Daughter of the late Peter and Anna Tront.  Grandmother of Brian, Jennifer, Rachel, Lauren, Matt, Daniel, Devan & Maximilian.  Great...

Sep 22, 2024

Gary Alan Smereck, of Detroit, age 73, passed away peacefully September 22, 2024.

Beloved husband of Jearlene Griffin-Smereck.  Loving father of Dwayne (Mya) Lofton, Mimi (Mark) Griffin, Joseph (DePresha) Smereck, and Jalen Smereck.   Grandfather of Kyla, Leah, Nia, Bruce, Julian, Jaleya, Jaisley and Nova.Son of the late Carl and Mary Smereck.  Beloved Brother of Dr. Susan Smereck,...

Sep 13, 2024

Willie Howard Trammell, of Detroit, Age 85.  Passed away on September 13, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian Trammell.  Loving father of Regina Sue (Timothy) Moskall and Terry Wayne (Angela) Trammell.  Beloved Son of the late Gaylor and Florence Trammell.  Grandfather of Kelsey (Bryan) Smith, Emily ( Seth) Hille, Ty (Stephanie) Moskall and Nicholas Fee.  Great...

Sep 13, 2024

Donna Marie Munro, of Livonia, formerly of Brownstown Township, age 84, went home to be with the Lord peacefully with family by her side on September 13, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Munro.  Loving mother of Faith (Gary) Walton and Keith (Danna) Munro.  Dear grandma of Matt (Bryn) Walton, Gabby (Dave) Rogers, Amanda Walton, Ty...

Sep 12, 2024

GARY JOSEPH MOFFATT July 6, 1950 - September 12, 2024,Son of William and Delores Moffatt Big brother to Sharon Henderson. He had two sons with his first marriage to Barbara; Sean (Athena) Moffatt, Granddaughter Lillian And Bryan (Leigh) Moffatt. He also had two more sons from his second marriage to the love of his life, Marianne; Lindsey Lusk Grandson Devin...

Sep 11, 2024

Diane Sharon Cowart, a resident of Westland, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024.  Age 83.

A private Celebration of Life will be held to honor Diane’s life.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to The Capuchin Kitchen in Detroit, or Save the Children, In honor of Diane Cowart.

Diane is survived by her...

Sep 7, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Suzanne Marie Dowden, beloved wife, mother,  grandmother and friend. Suzanne passed away on September 7th, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication.

Suzanne Marie Dowden is survived by her Husband William, her children Alex (Aaron), Victoria (Evan), Nicholas (Madison) and her grandchildren; Liam, Ozzy...

Sep 7, 2024

Harry L. Wolfe, Livonia Real Estate Legend , Age 81, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. He was a loving father to Scott (Jennifer) and Dana (Nikki) Wolfe, a proud grandfather to Brandon (Kayleigh), Nick (Tori), Kennedy, and Ryan, and a great-grandfather to Jackson and Adelynn.

Harry was born July 1, 1943, to Harry...

Sep 7, 2024

Cheryl A. Viers (nee Glassford) June 30, 1946 to September 7, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Ruby Glassford, husband John Viers and son, Christopher Dillingham. Survived by her son Todd, siblings Betty, Allen, Nancy and Doug. Also many nieces and nephews. A viewing to take place at the R.G.&G.R. Harris funeral home in Garden City...

Aug 25, 2024

Dunphy, Nancy Joanne

Age 94.  August 25, 2024 of Livonia.  Beloved wife of William for 50 years.  Loving mother of Karen (Bradley) Thompson, Anne (Thomas) Nims, William (Diane), Michael, Susan Hauer and Molly (John) Drake.  Dear grandmother of Thomas, Brandon, Zachary, Briana, Alexandra, Richard, Matthew, Lucas and Austin.  Great grandmother of Cadence, Tommy, Harper, Sloane, Ryleigh, Hunter,...

Aug 18, 2024

Bobby Joe Davis, of Livonia, age 85, passed away on August 18, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret Davis.  Loving father of Robert (Angela) and Thomas (Celia) Davis.  Dear grandfather of Kristen (Matt), Chelsea (Nik), Corey (Aminda) and Hailey.  Great grandfather of Chloe and Ella.  Brother of Bill (Donna) Davis.

Bobby was retired from...

Aug 15, 2024

Dennis McLean, of Livonia, age 70, passed away August 15, 2024.

Beloved son of the late John and Marie McLean.  Loving brother of Michael (Marsha) McLean, John (Kathleen) McLean, Thomas McLean, Mary (Eric) Angermeier, and Ellen Olewnik.   Uncle of Kelley, Michael, Amber, Courtney, Jenna, Dale, Kevin, Katelyn, Kayla and the late Andrew.  Great uncle of 12.  Dearest...

Aug 14, 2024

Michael G. Kaza, of Redford, age 85, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024.

Beloved husband of the late Diann Kaza.  Loving father of Michele Kaza and Cathy Jacobs.  Dear adoptive grandfather of Tessa Bates, Skylar Siwka and Nova Louk.  Dear brother of Paul (Nancy) Kaza, Sophia (the late Manny) Kaza and Cecile (the late O.D.) Dale.  ...

Aug 11, 2024

Thomas F. Zaracki     November 27, 1959 – August 11, 2024

Tom is the proud and loving father to Rachael Zaracki and Letha Zaracki, and the much-loved brother of Kamie Zaracki and Roni (Larry) Zaracki Smith.  He is also uncle to Megan (Nick) Firis and Melissa (Kevin) Kealey, as well as grand uncle to Peter, Evie and Ginny...

Aug 10, 2024

Sylvia R. Veach, of Commerce Twp., MI, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2024.

Beloved wife  of Robert for 60 years.  Loving mother of Beth (John) Cooper, Amy (Rich) Leach and Rob Veach.  Dear grammie of Nick, Alex, Daniel, Abigail and Sarah.  Sister of Violet Miller.  Sylvia is preceeded in death...

Aug 4, 2024

Lola Kizlauskas, of West Bloomfield, MI, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2024.

She was the beloved wife to the late Kazys Kizlauskas and dedicated mother to Regina (Lee) Thorne, Jane Kizlauskas Long (John) and the late Tony Kizlauskas. She was also a grandmother to Noelle (Ethan) Puschell and Noah Thorne....

Aug 2, 2024

Bryan J. Taylor, of Westland, age 40, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 2, 2024.

Beloved husband of Nicole.  Dearest father of Jacob.  Dearest uncle of Joshua.  Beloved son of Bob and Gail Taylor.  Brother of Shawn, Amanda and the late Douglas Taylor.

Bryan honorably served a tour of duty in Iraq...

Aug 1, 2024

Robbie Riddell, of Westland, Age 54, Passed away on August 1, 2024.

Beloved son of Roger and Shelby Riddell.  Loving brother of Renee O'Loughlin and Todd Riddell.  Uncle of Megan O'Loughlin and Andrew Riddell.  Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral Services will be private.

Memorial contributions may be directed to...