All Obituaries

Eva Mae Cushing, of Detroit and Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of  97.  Eva was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio on October 3, 1926 to the late David and Anna Belcher. Beloved mother of Meredith (Robert) Thorson, Jon (Carol) Cushing, Patricia LaMew, Paula (Marc) Kowalczyk, and the late Jeffrey (Mary Helen) Cushing. Loving grandmother of 9 and  cherished great-grandmother of 8. Eva was a retired art teacher and celebrated artist. She...

Niraj Kumar of Farmington Hills passed away April 17, 2024 at the age of 56.  Born November 26, 1967 in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, he was the beloved son of Kameshwar and Sita Prasad.  Niraj is survived by his loving children Jahnvi Kumar and Samar Kumar and his dear mother, Sita Prasad.  He is also fondly remembered by his siblings: Sanjay (Chetna) Prasad, Anupama Mohan, and Anuradha (Vikram) Kotwani, as well as his nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.  Please join...

Katherine Ruth Simmonds Immergluck of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away April 12, 2024, at the age of 95. Born November 1, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Francis and Mary (Fisher) Simmonds, Katherine was the beloved wife of William Immergluck for 70 wonderful years and the loving mother of the late Jean and Glen Bis, Claire (Bernard) Rice, Mary, Ellen and the late Paul Koehler, Patricia (Robert) Douglass, Daniel (Lilly) Immergluck. Katherine is survived by siblings Margaret...

Jean was born July 8th, 1954, the oldest of six children growing up in Centerline, Michigan.  After moving to Detroit in 1968 she attended Immaculata High School, then University of Michigan (B.A. English) and Wayne State University (J.D.). She worked at University of Michigan Research and Development Administration as a computer user liaison and coordinator for several years.  Upon retirement, she tutored high school and college students, and adult English language...

John Michael Ellis was born on September 27th, 1942, to George and Cecilia Ellis in Marquette, Michigan. He passed away on April 8th, 2024, in Novi, Michigan after many health trials. John married Patricia Wood on September 3rd, 1966, in Wayne, Michigan. Together they had two children, Victoria and Michael. He was preceded in death by his father George, mother Cecilia and sister Mary. John is survived by his wife Patricia, his children Victoria (Sam) Juvonen and Michael (Carline) Ellis,...

James “JT” Moody of Redford passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2024 at home.  He was born January 30, 1954 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to James and Beulah Moody.  Beloved former spouse of  Laura Moody.  Loving father of Amanda (Dustyn) Truitt and James (Chelsea) Moody.  Dearest grandfather of Brandon, Parker, Leah, and Callum.  Dear brother of Catherine (the late William) Balent. Cherished best friend of Raymond “Rice” Summers. ...

Janet Merrill of Novi passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.  She was born June 29, 1939 in Wayne, Michigan to William and Alice Newington.  Janet was very crafty and enjoyed scrapbooking and card making.  She really loved her music and could always be found on the dance floor.  She also loved spending time outdoors especially camping, boating, fishing and simply spending time on the lake.  She was so proud of her kids and grandkids and loved...

Magdalene "Maggie" Eleanor Hart of Livonia, Michigan, passed away April 9, 2024 at the age of 89.  She was born May 29, 1934 in Henrietta, Ohio to Andrew and Mary Pete.  Beloved wife of the late Glen for 53 wonderful years.  Loving mother of Mark Gilbert,  and the late Kathleen Gil (Gilbert).  Loving grandmother of Alicia Harris (Gilbert).  Dearest Step-mother to Vicki (Rick) Wilson, Tom Hart, and Gordon (Diane) Hart. Cherished Step-grandmother to...

Craig “Cowboy” Moilanen, of Farmington Hills, passed away April 3, 2024, at the age of 56. Born on October 21, 1967, to Cindy and John Moilanen. Craig grew up in Farmington Hills and attended Woodcreek, Warner and Harrison High. A skilled carpenter and fierce hockey player, everybody adored Craig’s charm,wit and his unique sense of style. His close knit family shared many happy memories at their beloved cottage, a special place for his entire family. Craig is survived by...

Dorothy May Paschke of Livonia, Michigan passed away March 21, 2024 at the age of 95. Born March 20,1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to William and Martha Woolcock. Dorothy grew up in Berkley and Farmington, MI and was a 1947 graduate of Clarenceville High School.  Beloved wife of the late Elmer (married Nov.15,1956), Dorothy was predeceased by her parents and her siblings Joseph Mitchell, Donald Mitchell, and Martha Mitchell. She was the loving mother of Elmer Richard (Pamela) Paschke Jr.,...