Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2024

Claudia Marie Beals, a longtime resident of Farmington, Michigan passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born on December 30, 1953, to Norman and Shirley Karbon in Detroit, Michigan.

Claudia was married to the love of her life, Robert, for 47 amazing years. Loving mother to Aaron (Bettina) Beals,...

Sep 28, 2024

Jack Kastelic passed away peacefully September 28, 2024 at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of the late Dotty Kastelic.  Loving uncle of Mary Guy, Kristine Hurlbert, Dan Konosky, Nancy Pennington, and Tom Sattavara.  Great-uncle of 13 and great-great uncle of 22.  He will be greatly missed.  Per his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family service...

Sep 20, 2024

James Edward Radke of Farmington Hills passed away September 20, 2024 at the age of 83.  He was born October 1, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to Milton and Louise Radke.

Devoted husband to Helen for 56 years. Loving father of Jim (Jean), Teresa, Tina (Michael), and Tracey (Brian). Cherished grandfather of James (Melissa), Heather (J.R.),...

Sep 18, 2024

James "Jim" Traver Forbes of Farmington Hills passed away September 18, 2024 at the age of 97.  He was born April 8, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Russell Clifton and Wava Marie Forbes.

Devoted husband to the late Wilma for 65 years. Loving father of the late James (the late Debbie) Forbes, Gail (Mike) Williams,...

Sep 17, 2024

Harold "Hal" Henderlong of Northville passed away September 17, 2024 at the age of 90.

He was born June 6, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Raymond and Garnet Henderlong in a family of eventually nine children. He was predeceased by his brothers Calvin, Raymond, Don, Manuel and Vernon, and two of his sisters Norma and Betty. His...

Sep 11, 2024

Sylvia Louise McKee, loving wife of Paul E. McKee Jr, peacefully passed away in her sleep, on September 11th 2024.  Paul and Sylvia shared 67 years together.   Sylvia is the loving mother of Dennis McKee (Suzette), Cynthia Armstrong and Michael McKee (Loretta).

Sylvia was preceded in death by Douglas McKee, her youngest son, Wayne Armstrong,...

Sep 9, 2024

Nancy Jane Kolliker of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away on September 9, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on October 13, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Concetta Crissman.

Devoted wife of Robert for 52 years. Loving mother to Michelle (Kurt), and Kristine (Bill). Cherished grandma of Cameron, Jamie, Jasper,...

Sep 8, 2024

Lawrence A. Heltsley of Farmington Hills passed away suddenly on September 8, 2024 at the age of 73.  He was born July 13, 1951 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to Lawrence T. and Mary B. Heltsley.  Beloved husband of Kay for 50 wonderful years.  Loving brother of Joe (Sharon) Heltsley.  Dearest uncle of Devon (Ryan) Steaban, and their children Brady, Caleb,...

Sep 7, 2024

David Leo Stelmaszek, 75, of Farmington, Michigan, left us on September 7. Needless to say, it was way too soon. He was kind, selfless, generous, principled, steadfast, hopeful, and creative. Without a doubt, he is currently somewhere celestial with a guitar on his knee.

Born September 30, 1948, on the west side of Detroit to...

Sep 4, 2024

Susan Frances Latimer, of Farmington Hills passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 92. Born in Detroit, MI on April 15, 1932 to John Alexander and Ione Edna Wheelihan. Susan was a beloved member of her community and touched the lives of many with her vibrant spirit and kind heart.

Devoted wife...

Aug 24, 2024

Ethel LaCourt of Dearborn passed away August 24, 2024 at the age of 91.  She was born July 6, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan to John Royce, and Catherine Chambers.

Devoted wife of 23 years to the late Ronald LaCourt.  Loving mother of Kathleen (Joe) Bonno, Richard (Cathy) Anderson, Ronald (Lisa) Bishop, Yvonne (Bill) Fisher, Ronald (Mary) LaCourt,...

Aug 15, 2024

Doris Jean O'Connell, of Farmington Hills, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born February 8, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Ethel Taylor.

Loving mother of Michael (Maureen) O'Connell, William (Linda) O'Connell, Dennis (Jannell) O'Connell, Kathy (Dennis) Layer, and Christen O'Connell. Beloved grandma of Joe, Jamie (Cristy), Daniel,...

Aug 7, 2024

Leo Gurunian, age 92, was born August 21, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family in Novi, Michigan on August 7, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his father, Sarkis (Sam) Gurunian and mother, Mary Zaratzian Gurunian, his beloved wife, Mary Vivian Gurunian, his second wife, Eunice Gurunian, his dear brother, Richard (and Beatrice)...

Jul 25, 2024

Frances Joanne Moritz was born September 3, 1934 into a Lithuanian family in Detroit, the daughter of John and Frances Girnas (Zirnis) Kairunas. Fran passed away quietly July 25, 2024 in the home she had shared with her husband since 1988.

Frances ("with an E") attended St. Anthony's and St. Casimir Catholic schools. Prior to...

Jul 23, 2024

Natalie M. Witmer of Novi passed away July 23, 2024 at age 93. Born in Columbus Ohio, the daughter and only child of J. Raymond and Helen Smith. Loving mother of Dianne H Phillips, partner Kathleen A. Kowalski and proud grandmother of Donald A. Maxwell III, partner Kelsey Baruth, step-daughter Elizabeth Maxwell, step-grandmother of Joseph T. Sierzenga IV, and...

Jul 12, 2024

Cliff Conway of Farmington Hills passed away July 12, 2024 at the age of 81.  He was born May 11, 1943 in Takoma Park, Maryland to Howard and Edna Conway.  Beloved husband of  52 years to Donna Conway.  Loving father of Craig (Khris) Conway, and Kelly Conway.  Dear grandpa of Cayla (Kaleb) Schlueter, Dylan Conway, Hannah Olsen, and Madeline...

Jul 11, 2024

Ellen Sue Zatolokin of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on July 11th, 2024, at the age of 73.  She was born November 1st, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, to Gordon and Mildred "Sally" Oass.

Devoted wife to David Zatolokin for 24 years. Loving mother of Matthew Christopherson (Valerie), Daniel Christopherson, Joshua Christopherson, Ryan Zatolokin, and Nathan Zatolokin.  Cherished...

Jun 30, 2024

Elizabeth Carol Jary of Livonia, Michigan passed away June 30, 2024 at the age of 96.  She was born December 26, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Alfred and Ann Pollard.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene.  Loving mother of Ruth (Michael) Hayes, Eugene (Karen) Jary, Mark (Theresa) Jary, the late Maureen Jary, Michael (Maura) Jary, Patrick (Rebecca Bernard –...

Jun 26, 2024

Edwin Bin, age 92, of Farmington Hills, passed away peacefully, June 26, 2024.

Loving husband of 62 years to the late Lucille (Gabriel) Bin. Dear father to Michael (Erika) Bin, Tina (Mike) Tremblay, Mark Bin, Sheila (Dan) Burke, and the late Jane Bin. Proud grandfather to Lilly, Luke, Audreana, Jonathan, Timothy, Samantha, Christopher (Mandy), Kyle...

Jun 24, 2024

Dolores Kamunen, age 86, of Livonia, MI passed on June 24, 2024.

Dolores was the loving mother of Jenifer Kolis and Pamela Nonen, the late Jeffrey Nonen and the late Michael Nonen, and the beloved wife of the late Jacob Kamunen.

Dolores was a dear sister of Gerald (Karen) Beltry.

Dolores...