Obituary Listing

Jul 27, 2021

Ronald Edward Laird of Farmington Hills passed away early Tuesday morning July 27, 2021, at age 69.

Born in Highland Park, Michigan the son of Gordon and Doris Laird.

Beloved husband of 39 years to Linda; loving father of Sarah (Chris), Emily (Nick), Veronica – verified not adopted (Brandon), Molly (Drake); proud grampy...

Jul 26, 2021

Was born September 8, 1936, in Enso, Finland. He was the youngest son of Veikko and Emma (Palm) Nurmi.

At a young age, Paavo was evacuated from their home during the Winter and Continuation Wars in Finland. He spent his early years living in several areas of Finland. He immigrated with his family to Michigan...

Jul 24, 2021

Dominic Thomas Rotondi of Novi passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at age 21.

Born March 13, 2000 in Garden City, the son of Thomas and Brianne Rotondi.

Dominic is survived by his parents Thomas and Brianne (Gene Longworth) Sister Alexis, Half sister Teya, Makayla & Braxton. Grandparents Tom and Pam Rotondi, Pam...

Jul 19, 2021

Joyce Ina Saarela, of Brighton, passed peacefully July 19 after a sudden illness.

Wife of Earl for 68 years. Mother to Michael (Jill), Karen (Rory), Perry (Trisha), and Paul. Loving grandmother to Jessica (Jeff), Rory, Mike, James, and Elise.

Services 12:00 pm Friday July 23 at First Apostolic Lutheran, 2970 Oak Grove Rd,...

Jul 18, 2021

William T. (Bill) Smith of Farmington Hills passed away July 18, 2021 after 95 years of a wonderful, remarkable, life.

He was married for 64 years to his high school sweetheart, Joan D. Smith (deceased 2012). Together they had five children: Maralee (Karwoski), William Gregory, Nancy Joan (Smith-Hefner), Gregory Laurence, and Douglas Scott.  He was...

Jul 13, 2021

Janet (Janeski) Ogrodowski of Farmington Hills passed away Tuesday July 13, 2021 at the age of 82.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of Joseph and Victoria Janeski.

Janet is the beloved mother of Thomas Jr. (MaryAnn), Constance Sica, Suzanne (Russell) Fulmer, and Christina Pritula. Dear grandmother of Stephen Ogrodowski, Michael...

Jul 11, 2021

Caryl Miilu, the invincible and inimitable wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all, left this world just as she lived in it: doing it her way. She transitioned peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters and sons-in-law as well as a competent and compassionate medical staff.

She was born to Evelyn (Larson)...

Jul 11, 2021

David Wallace Pressly of Farmington Hills passed away Sunday evening, July 11, 2021, at age 52.

Born in South Africa, April 2, 1969, the son of John and Sheilagh Pressly.

David is survived by his parents John and Sheilagh, his sister Candice and his nephew Noah.

The...

Jul 5, 2021

Lucille (Gabriel) Bin of Farmington Hills passed away peacefully Monday July 5, 2021, at age 85.

Beloved wife of 62 years to Edwin; Loving mother to Sheila (Dan) Burke, Mark Bin, Tina (Mike) Tremblay, Jane Bin, Michael (Erika) Bin. Proud grandmother of Sean, Kyle, Christopher, Samantha, Timothy, Jonathan, Audreana, Luke and Lilly. Dear daughter of...

Jul 1, 2021

Sara Joanne Marttila, age 26, passed away on July 1, 2021 in Royal Oak, Michigan. She was born on March 14, 1995 in Hancock, Michigan, daughter of Eric and the late Judith Marttila. She lived in Houghton, Michigan for the first several years of her life, before moving with her parents to the Detroit area in 1998....

Jun 30, 2021

Robert "Dennis" Leuchtenburg of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2021, at age 83.

Born October 28, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan the son of Arthur and Florence Leuchtenburg.

Dennis is survived by his sister Marilyn McKay. Nephew Grant (Mara) McKay and their children Mitchell and Kendall.

Funeral Service...

Jun 23, 2021

David Begian, 66, of Rochester Hills, Michigan peacefully passed away June 23, 2021, surrounded by caregivers and loved ones.

He was born in 1954 in Farmington, Michigan to his parents, Sam and Ethel Begian . David grew up in Farmington with his five siblings, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is predeceased by his parents,...

Jun 17, 2021

Scharlyne Drew of Farmington Hills, formerly of Troy, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning June 17, 2021, at age 86.

Born November 1, 1934, in Paducah, Kentucky the daughter of Con and Leo King.

Beloved wife of the late Jay; loving mother of Connie Ray, and Craig (Donna) Drew; proud grandmother of...

Jun 16, 2021

Marge Hamina passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021, and went to be with the Lord. She was born Laina M. Pelto on May 21, 1933 in Detroit. Marge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, and sister.

Marge graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit and worked at University of Detroit. She...

Jun 6, 2021

Melanie L. Worrall of Novi passed away June 6, 2021, at age 42.

Born June 24, 1978, in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the daughter of Jack and Julie Worrall.,

Loving mother of Jordian, Mya, and Olivia; dear sister of Joseph and Scott; proud grandmother of 4.

Melanie was a graduate of Novi...

Jun 3, 2021

Susan Sutton, of Farmington Hills died June 3, 2021 at the age of 58.

She was born July 11, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan to Henry and Phyllis Deslippe.

Beloved mother of Jeffrey (Stephanie) Sutton. Loving grandmother of Landon, Carrington, and Rileigh. Dearest daughter of Phyllis and the late Henry Deslippe. Dear sister of...

Jun 2, 2021

Arthur H. Ryan of Farmington Hills passed away June 2, 2021, at age 99.

He was born January 18, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Frederick and Anna Ryan.

Beloved husband of the late Alice; loving father of the late Arthur Ryan Jr., Irene Ryan, Randall Ryan, Colleen Ryan and Cynthia Ryan;...

May 31, 2021

Kwan Yu Lee

October 6, 1925 - May 31, 2021

Age 95 of Farmington. Born in Taishan, China. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pui Ching Lee. Loving father of Karen (Moon) Yee and Robert (Sharon) Lee. Cherished grandfather of Alan (Monica) Yee, Alexander...

May 26, 2021

James Alfred Storm, age 81 of Brighton passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning May 26, 2021.

Born on July 11, 1939 he was the son of Aaron & Martha (Waara) Storm.

James was a graduate of Detroit Cody High School, he worked as an insurance agent with Farmers Insurance, retiring in 2000....

May 20, 2021

Frank Gunyou of Farmington Hills passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 20, 2021 at age 82.

Frank was born January 9, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Francis and Mabel Gunyou.

Beloved husband of almost 60 years to Mary Ann; loving father of Jon and Colleen, proud Papa Frank to Megan, Nathan,...