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John E. McCarthy

Obituary for John E. McCarthy

McCarthy, John Edward, July 1, 2020 age 60 of Canton. Beloved husband Joni for 24 years. Loving father of Joseph, Andrew & James. Dear brother of Daniel (Sandy) and David McCarthy. Nephew of William Scanlan. John was a practicing attorney for 30 years. He was involved in coaching youth sports and a member of Harvest Bible Church. Visitation Thursday, July 9th 2-9 PM at Harvest Bible Church, 6420 North Newburgh Road, Westland, MI 48185. Funeral Service Friday, July 10th 11 AM at the church. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park.

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Harvey D. “Harve” Miller

Harvey D. “Harve” Miller, age 80, June 30, 2020, of Garden City.

Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Randall (Robin) Miller, Marla Miller and the late Elizabeth Benchich. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Harve was a Master Mason. He was a great mechanic, who loved working with his hands, and could fix anything. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching cartoons with them.

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Gerald Dennis Pietszak

November 22, 1955 - June 27, 2020

Obituary for Gerald Dennis Pietszak

Pietszak, Gerald Dennis, June 27, 2020 age 64 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Debra. Loving father of Nicole Pietszak (Bill Carroll) and Christopher (Jaclyn) Pietszak. Proud grandfather of Damian, Brady, Alexander, Benjamin, and Owen. Member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr.Russell E. Kohler Council #15204 third degree. In-state Thursday, July 9th from 9:30 AM until the 10 AM Funeral Mass at St. Mary Cause of Our Joy Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Road, Westland. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.

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Murray M. South

At age 94 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Karen Levandowski, Robert (Marlene) South and Thomas (Elaine) South. Proud grandfather of Dustin (Andrea), Timothy (Leah), Daryl (Katie), Brendan (Jessica), Stephen (Tina), and Kristin and great grandfather of Claire, and Oliver.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154-5010. 

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William Egalar Age 94 May 6, 1926 - June 25, 2020 Fisherman and husband of Maria Jean Egalar. Loving father of Patricia (James) Burden and the Barron Egalar, Ralph (Diane) Egalar, and Vickiey (Mike) Holler. Dear grandfather of Jeff (Marie), Christy, Scotty, and Debra Burden, Sherry, Tina, and Steven Holler, Edward Egalar, Andrea Steele, William, and Elizabeth Egalar, Jeanette Lapeyrouse, Sarah Burden and the late Matthew and Dora Egalar. Great grandfather of Makenna and Olivia Burden, Nevaeh and Vinny Hockenborry, Gina and David Holler, Baron and Reed Egalar, Darianne Kelpsch, Koby, Lanson, and Bryson Lapeyrouse, Nathan and Connor Burden.

Because of Covid19, we will be holding a private service on July 8, 2020, at 10am with lunch afterward at noon at Golden Corral in Westland. Please contact the family if you would be interested in attending. Thank you.

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Dr. Gregory J. Gingell

Gingell, Gregory, D.C., died June 24, 2020 after a sudden heart attack. Age 65 of Northville. Beloved husband of Ruthanne. Loving father of Jason Gingell, Casey (James) Conway, Nicholas Gingell and Cole Gingell. Dear son of Barbara & the late Walt Gingell.

Dear brother of Deborah (Desmond Kirkland) Knight, Barbara (Steve) Groh, Paul (Janet) Gingell, Mary Lu Guibord, Beth (Joseph) Ewald and John Gingell. Dr. Gingell served the Plymouth Community for over 35 years at the Gingell Chiropractic Center.

In state Monday, June 29th 10 AM until the 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile Road, Novi.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Kentuckiana Children’s Center, 1810 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville, KY 40206, or Kentuckiana.org Although it is a common guideline, the family requests that you please wear a face covering while attending the visitation and mass. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this web page.

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Betty J. Moore of Livonia, age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of Bob for 48 years. Loving mother of Robert (Brandy) Moore and Jennifer (Ed) Pleet. Dearest grandmother of Brooklyn, Grace, Drew, Hannah, Griffin and Nick. Sister in law of Cal (Ramona) Moore and the late Chuck Moore. Aunt of Lisa, Gwen, Talia and Olivia. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, a Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Angela Hospice.

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Michael DeKoven Bowen

Michael DeKoven Bowen was born in East Point, Georgia on May 7, 1949 and passed away on June 20, 2020. He was the son of Margaret Louise Humphrey and Paul Bowen.

He retired as the Director of the Wayne State University Student Center in 2011. Michael lived his life to the fullest and was a strong an honorable man who was loyal and trustworthy. His passions included volunteerism, painting (MFA 1986), dancing, singing, anything Motown, traveling and tennis. Always smiling, you couldn’t help but love him from the first moment you met him. His light shined on the countless number of students whom he quietly mentored during his tenures at WSU and at the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Professionally, Michael was honored with numerous awards which included the WSU Homer D. Strong Award for distinguished leadership and service and the Gretchen Laatsch Outstanding Service Award from the Association of College Unions International and a WSU Presidential Bonus Award for painting large scale murals in two buildings at WSU. He was never at a loss for energy when it came time to volunteer for the American Red Cross or at countless WSU events like Commencement, Scholars Day, Motor City Makeover, Homecoming, Grad Expo and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Day. In addition to serving as a WSU Alumni Association Board Member, he was also a weekend art instructor at Sacred Art Church.

Married on November 12, 2012, he is survived by his true love, Christina (Basso) Bowen and siblings Jerene Calhoun, Cora Threet, Sharon Porter, Linda Blakely, Paul Dexter Bowen and Victor Bowen. Michael’s Family of Love is blessed with James, Terrie, Saundra, Jackie, Mamma Basso, nieces, nephews, cousins, Dora and Daniel from Blessed Assisted Living and friends who take comfort in knowing that Michael is in the glory of heaven with those who have predeceased him.

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Tania Renee Kirchoff Perdue

Perdue of Redford, age 66, died surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2020.

Loving mother of Maria Brickford, Jamie and James Johnson, Tyrese, Jamontae and Aaron Brickford. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a special niece, Lauren Couch.

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Patricia Jane Stacey

Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Clayton “Pete”. Loving mother of Roger (Ellen), Patrick, Mary (Michael) Gladchun, Brian, Patricia “Jane” (John) Elliott, Kathleen (Bob Sneddon) Stacey and Peter (Jami). Proud grandmother of Adam, Andrew, Melissa, Meghan, Patricia, Tara, Valerie, Clayton, Julia, Rose, Joseph, Travis, Lucas, Dylan, and Mikki. Great-grandmother of William, Owen, Audrey, Madalyn and Maya. In state Friday, June 19th 8:30 AM until the 9:30 AM Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church or Fr. Solanus Guild, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207-3485.

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Dennis Ray Finney

Finney, Dennis Ray, age 64 died peacefully June 16, 2020. After heart complications, Dennis was a lifelong Garden City resident. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ray & Lois Finney, brother & sister-in-law; Michael (Sheila K.). Loving father of Michael (Amanda), Jeffrey R., and Robert (Danielle). Dear grandfather of David & Andrew. Loving uncle of Shannon (Phil), and Linda beloved companion & mother to his sons, and great uncle to Max and Jackson. Dennis retired from General Motors at the age of 50. He was an avid car & motorcycle enthusiast. He loved working and riding whenever he could. He also loved fishing and boating on the lake.

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John Franklin Burnison

January 8, 1940 - June 12, 2020

John Franklin Burnison, long time resident of Manchester, Age 80. Dear father of Dorothy and John. Beloved grandfather of Taylor Joy Burnison. Brother of Donald, Steve and Tom, all residents of Shiawassee County.

John was a very active man. He proudly served 12 years with the Army National Guard. His duties included serving as a supply sergeant and was also called to Detroit during the riots. Eventually, John became a member of the American Legion.

John was also a very talented football player at West Virginia University. He was so athletic that he not only played quarterback but other positions as well. John also enjoyed the outdoors; he loved going to Lake Superior with his family, fishing, camping and hiking.

John loved his Manchester property. He meticulously maintained the grounds, growing flowers, he considered it his "Up North" oasis. He was loved and respected among the Manchester community and will be dearly missed.

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Jedus Mosgrove Jr., Age 63. May 26, 2020 Loving father of Justin. Dear brother of Cindy (Al) Nemanis. Son of the late Jedus (Jeraldine) Mosgrove. Jedus enjoyed history especially The Civil War. He also was a big sports fan and loved MSU.. Go Green!! As well as Tiger Baseball and The Detroit Red Wing.

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William Vincent Miller

William Vincent Miller (Billy), age 62, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020.

Dearest Uncle of Amanda (Kevin) Williams. Dearest Great Uncle to Owen and Kaden Williams. Preceded in death by his parents Vincent and Edris Miller and his brother Vincent P Miller. Billy leaves behind many people who loved him and who will truly miss him.

Billy absolutely loved the Three Stooges and especially Curly. His impersonation of Curly was spot on. He also was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers.