All Obituaries

Gordon "Gordie" Blake Passed away on September 21, 2023, at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Karen for nearly 38 wonderful years. Loving father of Jessica (Michael) Prew, Daniel Blake, Katie (Gregory) Bolton, and Jennifer (Joe Willyard) Blake. Cherished grandpa of Riley, Reagan, Emmett, and Revan. Dear son of Rose and the late Gordon Blake. Brother of Kim Blake and Glenn Blake. He leaves behind many other loving family members and friends. Gordon enjoyed music and movies,...

William P. Norton Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Brien (Arlene) Norton, Shannon (Rich) Zdun, and Suzanne (Win) Dahm. Cherished grandpa of Juliana (Ryan), Delaney, Josie, Griffin, Dustin, Matthew, and Mia. Dear brother of Frank, Sharon, Mary Ellen, Patrick, Jeannie, and the late Tommy, Kathy, and Patsy. He leaves behind many other loving family members and friends. William enjoyed photography, traveling,...

April Smith age 77 of Livonia. Cherished mom of Eric Zmyslowski, Kirk (Melissa) Zmyslowski, Alan Smith and Peter (Alexandria) Smith. Proud granny of Mikayla, Zachary, Haleigh, Hannah and great granny of Ronan. Loving sister of Peter (Ann) Fujiwara. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. April was a beautiful mixture of sweet and spice. She loved her grandchildren, cats and road trips. She is most notably known for her love of the Rolling Stones. She loved to share her...

Thomas Leib, Age 68 of Plymouth, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Genevieve.  Cherished husband of Nancy for 41 loving years.  Proud father of Michael and Kevin (Susan).  Dear brother of Arthur (Gigi) and the late Frank.  Loving brother-in-law of Kathy (Jim) Bliss, Linda (John) Brennan and the late Betty Purcell.  He will be missed by many loving family members, friends, and especially his...

Nick Pasqualone, Age 56 of Detroit, passed away on September 13, 2023.  Cherished son of Louis and Marisa.  Loving brother of Mary Ann and Elisa.  He will be missed by many loving family members and friends.   Visitation and Funeral Monday September 18, 2023 Instate 9:15am and Mass 10:00am St. Colette Catholic Church 17600 Newburgh Road Livonia MI  48152   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made out to Michigan Humane Administrative...

Visitation will be held at  Fred Wood Funeral Home ~ Rice Chapel 36100 Five Mile Rd. Livonia (E. of Levan) Wednesday ~ September 13, 2023 4:00pm-8:00pm with 7:00pm Rosary   Funeral Service Fr. Solanus Casey Center 1780 Mt. Elliott St, Detroit Thursday ~ September 14, 2023 In-State 10:00am   Mass 10:30am   Maureen Wood age 88, formerly of Westland. Beloved Wife of 66 years to the late John. Cherished Mom of John (Margi), Mike (Monica), Steve, Kate (Rick)...

Kenneth “Ken” Watson Passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 55, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved son of Robert Watson and the late Diane Watson. Husband of Denise Watson. Loving father of Kenny Watson and Colby Watson. Dear brother of Robert, David, and Jessica. Proud uncle of Erica. Ken leaves behind many other loving family members and friends. A committal prayer will take place 11:30am Monday, September 11, 2023 Parkview Memorial Cemetery 34205 Five...

Kathleen Grace (Coster) Gruschow Visitation  Thursday September 7, 2023 3:30 - 6:30 PM  Funeral Service 6:30pm Fred Wood Funeral Home  36100 5 Mile Road (East of Levan) Kathleen Grace (Coster) Gruschow passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the age of 93. Kay was born on December 26, 1929 in Owosso, Michigan, the daughter of Robert W.B. and Grace (Roberts) Coster. She graduated Redford High School in January 1948 and went on to receive her BA in English and...

Charles "Chuck" W. Turnbow passed away peacefully at his home in Livonia on Friday September 1, 2023 at the age of 94. Charles was born and raised in Smithville, Arkansas by his parents Charles and Pearl (Rudy) Turnbow. As a young man he proudly left to serve in the Army during the Korean War. Upon his return to the states Charles relocated to Michigan where he resided for the remainder of his life, although he never lost his charming southern drawl.  Charles was preceded in...

Thelma I. Hill Visitation will take place 4:00pm until 8:00pm Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Fred Wood Funeral Home -Rice Chapel 36100 Five Mile Road Livonia, Michigan 48154 The funeral service will be held in the Sanctuary Thursday, September 7, 2023 Visiting 10:00am        Service 11:00am Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church 40000 Six Mile Road  Northville, Michigan 48168 Memorial donations can be made to: American Cancer Society –...