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Local Obituaries for Families in Westland Michigan
Deneen "DeDe" Hatcher
Jul 20, 2023
Deneen Rose "DeDe" Hatcher, 58, of Westland, MI, passed away on July 20, 2023.
Fred R. Ring
Jul 15, 2023
Fred Russell Ring, 93, of Westland, MI passed away July 15, 2023.
Fred Ring was born in Union City, Tennessee to James Preston Ring and Myrtle (McGee) Ring on April 4, 1930.
He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 16. By the age of 17 he was serving in Germany. Fred...
Zachary R. Tykoski
Jul 14, 2023
Zachary Ryan Tykoski, 30, of Summerville, S.C. passed away on July 14, 2023
Zachary was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Paul Tykoski and Jennifer (Curran) Johnson on March 26, 1993. He attended Wayne Memorial High School and graduated in 2011. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for 4 years.
Zac enjoyed...
Shirley Swanson-Winston
Jul 12, 2023
Shirley Ann Swanson-Winston, 72, of Ypsilanti, MI passed away July 12, 2023.
Doris M. Howard
Jul 5, 2023
Doris Howard, 92, left us on July 5, 2023, with her family by her side at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
Doris was born November 22, 1930, in Detroit to Clarence and Lucille Carter. She had three siblings – Clarence, Jr., Eileen Clay, and Marjorie Moffit. She was educated in the Detroit Public School System and worked as...
Ralph Caddell
Jul 4, 2023
Ralph Caddell, 81, of Westland, MI passed away July 4, 2023.
Ralph Caddell was born on March 9, 1942, to his parents, Florence and Cicero, in Detroit, MI. He was a lifetime Detroiter and was one of seven children. His five sisters, Catherine, Shirley, Florence, Lois and Joyce, and one brother, Kim Freeman, preceded him in death....
Lawrence "Larry" Haddell
Jul 2, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Haddell, 73, of Georgetown, TX passed away July 2, 2023.
Larry was born in Detroit, MI to the late Robert and Bernice Haddell on September 17, 2023. He attended Franklin High. He went on to join the Army and serve his country proudly.
He enjoyed camping, loved going to Tippy Dame and making...
Shawnee' Gilbert-Bacon
Jun 27, 2023
Shawnee' Raven Gilbert-Bacon, 16, of Sumpter Twp., MI passed away June 27, 2023.
DeJuan Z. White
Jun 24, 2023
DeJuan Zaavon White, 15, of Inkster, MI, passsed away on June 24, 2023.
Donald C. Bell, Jr.
Jun 19, 2023
Donald Carlton Bell, Jr., 66, of Van Buren Twp., MI passed away June 19, 2023.
Steven VanNewkirk
Jun 17, 2023
Steven VanNewkirk, 56, of Westland, MI passed away June 17, 2023.
Steven Harold VanNewkirk was born August 4, 1966 in Wayne, MI to Robert and Brenda VanNewkirk He attended high school at Wayne Memprial High School. He enjoyed Sports, bowling and camping.
Steve is survived by his wife Sheila VanNewkirk; 2 daughters, Jennifer VanNewkirk, Ashleigh...
Lisa England
Jun 16, 2023
Lisa Lyn England was born in Belleville, Michigan on March 22, 1965 to the late Kenneth and Myrtle Wood. She graduated from Belleville High School, class of 1983.
She enjoyed spending time with family and loved ones and was praised for her amazing cooking skills. Lisa was well known for her big heart and her humor. She...
Jacklaine M. Wimberly
Jun 8, 2023
Jacklaine Marleen Lyons Wimberly, 77, Frankfort and formerly of Detroit, MI, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at the home of her daughter in Frankfort. A native of Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Bernice Brantley Lyons and the widow of Clarence A. Wimberly, Jr. She retired after many years of service with Target in...
