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...

Irene A. Hardy, age 72, of Novi passed away at 11:45am, Sunday, April 21st, 2024. To honor Irene’s memory, the Hardy family will welcome visitors on Sunday, April 28 from 3:00pm until 8:00pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home (33603 Grand River Ave. Farmington, Michigan). On Monday, April 29 we are holding a Memorial service at 11:00am in celebration of her life at the Funeral Home following visitation at 10am. (visitation beginning one hour prior). We invite anyone who knew her to attend...

RALPH JAMES SHEFFER, July 9,1943 - April 19, 2024 Ralph James Sheffer, passed away on, Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 80, at The Willows assisted living facility in Howell, Michigan.  He was born July 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Donald and Bertha (Fosness) Sheffer.  Ralph was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church.  Ralph graduated from Redford Union High School in 1962.  He attended Lake Superior State Mining University and graduated with a degree...

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...