Judith A. Lian

Judith A. Lian (Waddell )

Age 79, longtime resident of Northville, passed away on February 16, 2021. She was born on September 28, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Kathleen (Tuohey) Waddell.  Judith was raised in Walled Lake and graduated from Walled Lake High School in 1959.  She was united in marriage to Kenneth Lian in 1984 and they spent 14 loving years together until his death on July 26, 1998.

Judith was a member of St. William Parish in Walled Lake for many years.  She was a devoted homemaker and loved being home to care for her husband, children, and eventually grandchildren.  Her life revolved around her home and family.  Judith was a wonderful cook and enjoyed hosting family for the holidays where she would prepare traditional family favorites like stuffed cabbage, city chicken and lasagna.  She liked to garden and grew beautiful flowers around her home.  Judith was very social and kept up with friends and family through social media and email.  She adored her Pomeranians, Nikki and Katie, they were a large part of her life and spoiled appropriately.

Judith is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Sola, John (Deanna) Yesh, and Joseph Yesh; her brother Mike (Brenda) Waddell; her brother-in-law Bill Guchess; her grandchildren, Robin, Sandy, Marc, Jeff, Johnny, Teri, Jason, Shelly, Ryan, and Aurora; her great grandchildren, Elijah, Bodhi, and Jayci; and her lifelong friend Elizabeth “Betsy” Clancy.  She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sister Denise Guchess.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 W. Dunlap, Northville.  Due to the State of Michigan limitations, there is a maximum number of people allowed inside the funeral home.  We are asking visitors to wear masks and practice social distancing.  If you are experiencing signs of cold or flu symptoms, please refrain from attending. You may be asked to wait before entering, thank you for your patience and understanding.