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Dean Ellsworth Riling
May 7, 2021
Dean E. Riling passed away May 7, 2021. He was born January 6, 1931 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to John and Erdean Riling. He is the beloved husband of Anna; loving father of Daniel (Linda), Gary (Darlene, Kevin (Kim), Linda Ann (Jerry) Busby, Pamela Kay (Rick) Murt and Debra (Garrett) Hain; cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 6; brother of...
Walter John Schmidt
May 4, 2021
Walt Schmidt, age 94, passed away on May 4, 2021 peacefully with family by his side. Walt was born in Pennsylvania in 1927. In 1928, his parents Josef and Anna moved to Detroit. Walt was raised in Detroit and at the age of 18 he joined the US Airforce just prior to the end of World War II and served...
Phyllis Blanche Eccleston (Ingram)
Apr 22, 2021
Phyllis B. Eccleston, of Farmington Hills, formerly of East Tawas, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Hunt’s Island, Burgeo, Newfoundland on May 27, 1930 to Frederick and Fanny (nee. Harris) Ingram. She was the sister of Alma, George, Fred, Winston, Howard, Edward, Sidney and Marie. She was married to John...
Refugia S. "Fury" Preciado (Sauceda)
Apr 19, 2021
In our most loving memory of Refugia “Fury/Cuca” Preciado, who went home to be with our Lord on April 19, 2021 at the age of 67. Fury was born in Elsa,Texas on June 10, 1953 to Benigno and Rosa Sauceda. She was the oldest of 11 children. Fury was married to Javier Preciado on December 18,1971. This year marks their...
Ann Marie Donoghue (Boucher)
Apr 19, 2021
Ann Marie (Annie) Donoghue of Novi, MI passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 27, 1929 to Irene and Benjamin Boucher. Annie was the eldest of seven children. Ann graduated from Redford High School in 1947 and was married to Bill Donoghue on August 27, 1949. Annie and Bill were married for...
Edward Walter Butkiewicz
Apr 17, 2021
Edward W. Butkiewicz went to be with Our Lord April 17, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Chrusciel) for over 64 years. He was the loving father of the late David (2016), Diane (Bill) Reynolds, Daniel and grandfather of Christina. Cherished brother of Robert (Judy) and Thomas Butkiewicz. He...
Kenneth Gerald Bruce
Apr 14, 2021
Kenneth G. Bruce passed away April 14, 2021 at the age of 93. He was a proud Italian American, who served his country in the U. S. Army. Kenneth owned an excavating company with his father and two brothers; later a bowling alley and ice-cream store in Gatlinburg, TN. Kenneth enjoyed eating at many of the Detroit Area Italian eateries,...
Grace Marie Plaza (Campagiorni)
Apr 13, 2021
Grace Marie (Campagiorni) Plaza, 65 of Livonia Michigan, passed away on April 13th, 2021. Grace was born in Detroit on May 23rd, 1955 to Orlando Sr. and Rose Campagiorni. She graduated from St. Andrew High School in 1973. Grace was married to Dennis F. Plaza on June 28th, 1975; they were married for nearly 46 years. Grace worked at the...
Michael Glen Stoddart
Mar 30, 2021
Michael Glen Stoddart, 55, of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Alton and Grace (nee. Ransom) Stoddart. Michael graduated from Bonneville High School. A few years after graduation, he joined the U. S. Air Force where he was a satellite and wideband communications equipment journeyman. Michael received multiple medals...
Jill Anna Pebbles (Donnelly)
Mar 18, 2021
Jill Pebbles, age 57, of Redford MI, passed away March 18, 2021. Jill was definitely one of a kind and had an impact on everyone she met. She was stubborn but also compassionate and had a big heart. She loved doing things for other people and would give you the shirt off her back if you asked for it. She...
Gloria Jane Bourassa (Liddle)
Mar 16, 2021
Gloria Liddle Bourassa, 82, passed away peacefully in her home in Westland, MI on March 16. Gloria was born on December 4, 1938 to James and Florence Liddle in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Livonia and graduated from Bentley High School in 1956. She married fellow Bentley alum Donald Tartoni in 1963, and they had two children. Together, they...
Harry Richard Price
Mar 10, 2021
Harry Richard Price was born to Hugh and Jean Franklin Price, January 29, 1948 and passed away March 10, 2021, after battling with cancer. Harry was the epitome of a servant leader, something engrained in him by his parents at a young age. He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War as a part of the Army...
Merri G. Handel (Gilbert)
Mar 4, 2021
Merri Handel, aged 63, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 due to complications from an infection. Merri is survived by two children, Lacey (Travis) Wiggins and Zachary (Tracy) Handel, as well as three grandchildren: Derek, Caleb, and Adrianna. She is also survived by her four sisters and brothers-in-law: Sheri and Tom Topolewski, Tomi and Cliff Hunt, Vicki and Tim...
George Nicolau
Feb 28, 2021
George Nicolau, age 87, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. George was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil on April 10, 1933. He proudly emigrated to the United States in 1969 with his family. Throughout his career, he worked for Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, and Volkswagen of America as a highly skilled Tool & Die Maker....
Theodore John Drews
Feb 19, 2021
Theodore John Drews (known to those who loved him as “Ted” or “Teddy”) was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend with a great sense of humor, a big smile, and an even bigger heart. Ted passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, in Kalamazoo MI. Ted loved and was loved by many....
Donna May Vandekerckhove (Hess)
Jan 20, 2021
Donna Vandekerckhove, 76, of Livonia Michigan, passed on January 20, 2021. Donna was born in Detroit on November 3, 1944 to Clara Scanlon. Donna was married to John (Jack) Vandekerckhove on June 29, 1962; they were married for 58 years. Donna was a proud mother and homemaker. She is survived by her husband Jack, her sons...
Karen Anne Bond (Bond)
Jan 15, 2021
Karen Anne Bond passed away January 15, 2021 at the age of 71, of covid-19. Dear daughter of the late Donald and Sylvia Bond; survived by her brother Doug (Anne) Bond, and sisters, Chris (Rod) Miyata and Andrea (late Harold) Paulsen. Aunt to three nieces and two nephews: Julie (Neal), Carolyn (John), Alyson (Allen), Kyle(Megan) and Alex; Great Aunt to...
Sang Van Le
Jan 15, 2021
In loving memories of Sang Van Le, age 80, from Livonia Michigan. Passed away on January 15th 2021. He was very proud to have been in the South Vietnam Navy. He became a refugee after the war to give his family a better life, leaving Vietnam with his wife (pregnant with their daughter) and oldest son. Once he resettled in...
James Arthur Muir
Jan 11, 2021
James "Jim" Arthur Muir, 80, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Detroit, MI on July 11, 1940 to Arthur and Bessie Muir. He graduated from Bentley High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. James was married to Lorraine on May 10, 1969; they were married 50...
Myron Eugene Herzog
Dec 21, 2020
Myron Eugene Herzog passed away peacefully on December 21st. Myron was born in 1931 to Paul and Stella Herzog in Detroit, Michigan. Myron was the middle child of three; sister Geraldine (Martin) and brother James (Herzog). Myron is survived by his three children, Todd Herzog (Barbara), Constance Miller (Arthur) and Susan Bowlin (Glenn); his 2 step-children Jeffrey Smith (Karen) and...
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