Obituary Listing

Dec 22, 2021

Floyd Morton Kanny, fondly known since childhood as Bud, born January 20, 1933, in Detroit, MI to Floyd John and Eleanor (Morton) Kanny, passed away on December 22, 2021.  Bud was raised by his father after his mother died in 1939 when he was only six.  Bud attended St. Mary of Redford Catholic Schools where he excelled...

Dec 14, 2021

Ann Holliday of Farmington Hills passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at the age of 76.  Born in Glasglow, Scotland January 19, 1945 to Andrew and Letitia Rae.  She was the beloved wife of the late Jay Holliday for 33 years.  Loving mother of Andrew Dean (Leda), Jamie (Deanne), Jason (Salena), Scott (Nichole), and the late Heather.  ...

Dec 12, 2021

Ron McNulty of Farmington Hills passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the age of 66. Born in Belleville April 11, 1955 to Karl and Gervis McNulty. He was the beloved husband of Nancy for 13 years.  Loving father of Amanda (Kevin). Devoted papa of Gunnar, Finn, and Logan. Dear brother of Margaret Harms, Michael, Karl, and...

Dec 11, 2021

Nicole A. Koptas of Wixom, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the age of 37. Born in Southfield November 24, 1984 to Garbis and Anna Koptas. She is the beloved fiancé of Tom Newman.  Devoted mother of Addison, Alexis, and Amelia. Dear sister of Michelle (Dale) Hartzog. Nicole loved being a mother and her children were...

Dec 9, 2021

Gene Edison Whitefield of Farmington Hills passed away December 9, 2021 at the age of 90.  He was born October 29, 1931 in Lonaconing, Maryland to Roy and Mildred.

Beloved husband of the late Alyce for 65 years.  Loving father of Larry (Renee), Kevin (Stacy), and Alex (Margaret).  Dearest grandfather of Rachel, Joel, Jillian, Darren,...

Dec 8, 2021

Ronald James L'Esperance, December 8, 2021, age 59.

Dearest husband of Julie for 36 years.. Devoted  father of Kari(Aaron)  Schroder, Dan & (Laura) L'Esperance, Erica(Matt)  Lequia, Carla (Carl) Honkala, Alan (Janelle) L'Esprance, Andrea (Jake) Pieti, Joel (Liana) L'Esperance, Kirsten (Jake) Anderson, Heather L'Esperance and Ashley L'Esperance. Grandfather of  21.  Dear brother of Michael (Terri) L'Esperance,...

Dec 5, 2021

Eric A Siira  December 5, 2021  age 62. Loving husband of Maggie Siira. Dear brother of Denise (Rick), Pamela, and the late Cynthia, the late Gail, the late Ronald and the late Judith (Dan). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services to be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Livingston County Senior...

Dec 4, 2021

Alan Joseph Farnstrom of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away early Saturday morning, December 4, 2021, at age 68.

Best known to his friends as AL.

Born March 27, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Gunnar and Edith Farnstrom.

Beloved husband of Carol; loving brother of Kristi, loving Papa to Samantha...

Dec 2, 2021

Clarence E.  "Buzz" Probst of Livonia, Michigan, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at age 96.

Born March 22, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Ruth Probst.

Loving husband of 78 years to Kathleen Probst, loving father of Kathy (the late Robert) Moore, Duane (Linda) Probst and Wayne (Tina) Probst;...

Dec 1, 2021

Robert Erong Osia of Farmington Hills passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at age 65.

Born November 19, 1956 in Gumaca Quezon, Philippines, the son of Reynaldo Oflear Osia and Faustina Erong Osia.

Robert dedicated his professional life to the healing and health of others by completing his RN, BSN. He continued his...

Nov 30, 2021

Shirley M. Avakian (nee Olsen), born March 13, 1934 in Chassell, Michigan, died November 30, 2021 at age 87.

Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Ardavast.

Dear sister of Judy Storrs and Melvin Olsen.

Funeral 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Downtown...

Nov 29, 2021

Kimberly LaParr, long-time resident of Redford, passed away November 29, 2021 at the age of 59.  She was born May 16, 1962 in Livonia, Michigan to her parents Wilford and Monteen Thompson.  In 1984 she married Charles LaParr, the love of her life and childhood sweetheart she met at the age of 14 at Livonia Church of...

Nov 28, 2021

Claudia Beth Anderson of Canton, Michigan passed away November 28, 2021, five days short of her 100th birthday. She was born December 3, 1921 in Depoy, Kentucky to Claude and Mary Davis.  She especially liked baking for her family, making ceramics, and quilting. Her spicy, sassy, tell it like it is personality will be greatly missed by...

Nov 28, 2021

The French have an expression for how Jane Feiten (née Lennon) lived her life: joie de vivre. A lover of nature and the written word (you didn't want to challenge her in Scrabble), an artist, a world traveler, an enthusiast for her Irish heritage, and an incomparably loving and generous wife and mother of nine, Jane seemed...

Nov 27, 2021

Mr. Randy Alan LeCompte, a longtime resident of Southfield and later Farmington Hills, Michigan went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66 in the early hours of Saturday, November 27, 2021 from complications of congestive heart failure.

He is survived by his children Chris (DeeDee), Dan (Stephanie), and Valerie (Justin); his...

Nov 26, 2021

Timothy (Tim) Bersche, born December 27, 1957, died November 26, 2021 at Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Tim was the beloved husband of Jane Bersche nee Janiczek for 32 years. Together they had three sons, Jeremiah Joseph (wife, Dani Nicole), Luke Elisha, and Mark Ezekeiel, who predeceased him. He is the  son of Paul...

Nov 24, 2021

Barbara Ruth Kelly of Farmington, Michigan passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the age of 89.

Beloved wife of the late Charles (Dick) Kelly for 62 years; loving mother of Martin (Susan) Kelly, Patricia (Scott) Russell, Lisa (Marty) Brinkman, Cecilia (Dave) Keiser and the late Mark Kelly; cherished grandmother of 11; great grandmother of...

Nov 22, 2021

Shirley Ann Bell of Westland, Michigan passed away November 22, 2021 at the age of 90.

Born September 17, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Arthur and Viola Madgwick.

Beloved wife of the late Charles E. Bell  loving mother of Shirley Ann Stolicker (Ted Blackmer), Paula Turbrak, Carol Hover, Richard (Diana) Bell,...

Nov 19, 2021

Howard Marvin Skovlund of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at the age of 98.

Born April 12, 1923 in Bruce, South Dakota, the son of Ludvig and Minnie Skovlund.

Beloved husband of the late Anita. Loving father of Cheryl (Frank) Quinn. Proud grandfather of Jocelyn Jocque and Ryan Quinn....

Nov 18, 2021

Marilyn Irene Noseworthy of Farmington Hills passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the age of 89.

Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William (Susan), Deborah (Charles), Tamara, Terri and Timothy (Theresa); proud grandmother of William (Melissa), Kim (Garrin), Roy, Kelly (Chris), Megan (Brent), Kevin (Shannon), Timothy, Cameron, Kacey, Jake; great grandmother...