Obituaries

Apr 8, 2025

Angel Gonzalez passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1957 in Chicago.

Angel met his match, Diane, in 1992, and married in 1996. They have 4 children, 1 grandchild, and grand fur-babies.

Angel was a man who believed in hard work, and after 32 years, retired from General Motors. Family meant everything to him, and he was...

Apr 7, 2025

Mark Thomas Pheney, aged 64, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025.

Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 21, 1960, to Gloria Ann and Thomas Bernard Pheney. Mark graduated from Harrison High School and went on to attend Schoolcraft College.

Mark was a sweet and gentle soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. From...

Apr 5, 2025

Barbara Lee Conine (nee. Maurer) entered this world on May 21st, 1936 with the purpose of filling people’s lives with laughter and love. She was born in Albion, Michigan to Fay Franklin Maurer and Lucille Winifred Maurer (nee. Marshall). Growing up Barb was passionate about horses, singing songs to her friends and walking to the local candy store to get...

Apr 3, 2025

Kamlesh Kumari-Lobo, age 84, of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away on 3 April 2025 after electing hospice care at home when faced with a diagnosis of metastatic cancer.

Kamlesh was born at home (21 Ring Street, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanganyika) on 21 February 1941 to Sardar Awtar Singh and Indar Kaur Singh. The first school Kamlesh attended was an all girls Muslim school...

Apr 2, 2025

John T. Kandow, 79, of Livonia Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

John was born in Detroit Michigan, on March 28, 1946 to Felix and Julia Kandow. He was the youngest of 8 children. John went to Chadsey High School before entering an apprenticeship into Chrysler.

John married the love of his life, Carol, in 1965. They have been married for...

Mar 28, 2025

Raymond Rousseau

‘Well done, good and faithful servant…’

Raymond Francis Rousseau (Jim), of Farmington Hills passed away at home with family on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 91.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on McGraw Street in the shadow of Olympia Stadium on October 28, 1933 to Evelyn Rose (nee. Van Kirk) and Francis Joseph Rousseau. Ray lived his first 74...

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Matthew Joseph Bauer on March 12, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on June 13, 1976, in Southfield, Michigan, Matt was the beloved son of Kathy (Kaczmarek) and the late Norman Bauer.

Matt was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Preparatory High School and went on to earn his...

Mar 4, 2025

Michael Elder—musician, gamer, realist, and irreplaceable son, brother, father, and friend—passed away on March 4, leaving behind a Mike-shaped hole in a world that is way less interesting without him. Born December 14, 1979, Michael was the oldest child of James Elder III and Terry Siegal, big brother to Katie, Rob, Bryan, Nick, Chelsea, and Marcy, and loving dad to...

Feb 26, 2025

A Memorial Gathering for Mark will be held Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 12:00 - 4:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Feb 20, 2025

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Mario Dajay Araquil, who left us on February 20, 2025, at the age of 81. He was more than just a father—he was our rock, our role model, and the foundation of our family. A man of few words, but whose actions spoke volumes,...

Feb 10, 2025

Lynda Marie Maki 75 of Redford Michigan, passed away on February 10, 2025. She was born in Detroit on May 3,1949 to Grady and Alma Arnold. She graduated from Redford Union High School.

Lynda was married to William "Bill" J. Maki on November 25,1994 and they were married 30 years.

She worked as a Salvage Clerk for AAA for 35 years.

Lynda lived...

Feb 9, 2025

Usha Devi, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed away February 9, 2025 at the age of 75. She was born June 7, 1949 in Punjab, India to Devki Nandan and Kamla Diddee.

Usha married Narinder Pal Pathak on June 27, 1977; they were married 47 years.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends....

Jan 31, 2025

Dorothy Margaret (nee. Kline) Dwyer, 95, of Livonia Michigan, passed away on January 31, 2025.

Dorothy was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on March 15, 1929 to William C. Kline and Hattie (nee. Miller) Kline. She graduated Salutatorian from Mount Mercy High School in 1947.

Dorothy married Gregory J. Dwyer on June 23, 1956; they were married 68 years.

She worked as a...

Jan 29, 2025

George E. VanSach, 85, of Redford, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, following a decade-long struggle with Dementia and then Alzheimer's. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 15, 1939, to George and Kathrine VanSach. 

He was a proud alumnus of the Lawrence Technological University and longtime member/staff at the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and Sacred Heart...

Jan 25, 2025

James C. Walcott, affectionately known as "JC," passed away on January 25, 2025, in Hiawassee, Georgia, at the age of 92. He was born on August 17, 1932, in Blairsville, Georgia, to James C. Walcott and Florence Agnes Walcott.

On June 1, 1956, JC married the love of his life, Rita Walcott, with whom he shared many wonderful years until her...

Jan 23, 2025

Michael “Mike” Robert Ulaszek, 54, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on January 23, 2025. 

Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald and Diane Ulaszek. He graduated from Plymouth Salem High School and continued to receive an associate’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. 

Mike was married to Laura (Kulisz) Ulaszek on April 17th, 1999; they were married for almost 26 years and...

Jan 14, 2025

Danica  Hristov passed away January 14, 2025 at the age of 98. 

The funeral service will take place Thursday, January 16th at 10:30 AM at St. George of Kratovo Macedonian Orthodox Church in Farmington Hills. Burial will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Cemetery in Livonia.

Jan 6, 2025

Robert Carroll Maxwell "Bob", 90, of Livonia, passed on January 6, 2025. Bob was born in a log cabin in Baxter, Tennessee to his parents Herman C. Maxwell & Callie (nee. Lollar) Maxwell on February 13,1934. He graduated from Northwestern High School in Detroit and continued on in his education, receiving a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. 

Bob was married...

Dec 23, 2024

Donald Edward Hall, 55, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on December 23, 2024. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on October 26, 1969 to Melvin Charles and Glemma Lois Hall.

Don was married to Debra Lynn on June 3, 1994; married for 30 years. They spent 40 wonderful years together. 

Don worked as a Robot Programmer and Robotic Technician Leader for Comau...