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Timothy Jon Hawkins

Timothy Jon Hawkins

Jul 4, 2020

Timothy Jon “The Hawk” Hawkins, 80, of Livonia passed away July 4, 2020. Tim was born in Detroit on November 11, 1939 to Grant and Doretha Hawkins. He graduated from Clarenceville High School in 1958.   Tim was married to Ruth (nee. Williams) on January 15, 1966; they were married 54 years.   When he was not working as a...

Mary Amelia "Aarup" Lafrance

Mary Amelia "Aarup" Lafrance

Jun 25, 2020

Mary Amelia LaFrance, 70, of Livonia passed away June 25, 2020. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 8, 1949 to George and Polly (nee. Tompkins) Maldonado.   Mary was full of life and had a wonderfully zany sense of humor. She loved to laugh and make others laugh too. She enjoyed the beach and sunbathing and one of...

Judith Ann "Schwartz" Reeg

Judith Ann "Schwartz" Reeg

Jun 17, 2020

Judith "Judy" Ann Reeg, 89, of Livonia passed away June 17, 2020. Judy was born in Sciotoville, OH on May 1, 1931 to Garnet and Charles Schwartz.   Judy was married to Lowell Reeg with whom she shared 4 daughters. She was a loving mother to Cathy Moran (Mark Sabin), Karen (John) Govender, Laura Reeg, and Paula (the late Jason)...

Jennie "Mitchell" Semeniuk

Jennie "Mitchell" Semeniuk

Jun 9, 2020

Jennie Semeniuk, 93, of Livonia, passed away June 9, 2020. She was born in Manitoba, Canada on November 24, 1926 to Peter and Mary Mitchell.   Jennie married Nicholas Semeniuk on June 18, 1949; they were married 64 years.   She worked as a seamstress at General Motors Fisher Body. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, dogs, sewing, cooking, arts and...

Patricia June "Marine" Mitsopoulos

Patricia June "Marine" Mitsopoulos

Jun 8, 2020

Patricia June Mitsopoulos passed away June 8, 2020. She was born in Detroit on February 22, 1936 to Leo and Mary (nee. Adams) Marine.   Patricia married Pete Mitsopoulos on October 26, 1957. They were married for 62 years.     She is survived by her son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Christina and two grandchildren, Sevaste and Cyril.   Patricia was preceded in death by her husband,...

Michael Allen Brossy

Michael Allen Brossy

Jun 6, 2020

Michael “Mike” Allen Brossy, age 91, of Livonia, passed away June 6, 2020. He was born December 11, 1928 in Detroit to George Duncan Brossier and Alice Brossier.   Mike loved Jazz all of his life. He also loved sports of any kind, particularly football. He enjoyed racing, especially hydroplane racing, attending those races on the Detroit River for at...

Robert Parpart

Robert Parpart

Jun 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” Parpart, age 87, a resident of Livonia for 61 years, passed away on June 1, 2020.  Bob is the beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” Parpart; dear father of Linda (James) Moore; grandfather of Kaitlyn Moore. Bob was born in Detroit on February 20, 1933 to Peter and Cecelia Parpart.  He graduated from St. Mary’s of Redford High School...

Mildred Joan "Adamcik" Kloss

Mildred Joan "Adamcik" Kloss

May 27, 2020

Mildred Joan Kloss passed away April 27, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born November 23, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Michael and Anna Adamcik. Mildred grew up and graduated from high school in Ramey, PA.   After graduation, Mildred moved to Detroit for work. She was a waitress and worked at several restaurants before finding her position...

Angela Marie "Muszynski" Respecki

Angela Marie "Muszynski" Respecki

May 27, 2020

Angela Marie Respecki, 92, of Livonia, passed away on May 27, 2020.   Angela was born in Detroit to Mary (nee. Kucharek) and Bruno Muszynski. She graduated from St. Florian High School in Hamtramck. Angela was married to Lawrence Clarence Respecki on August 27, 1949. They were married for 64 years.   Angela is survived by her 7 children: Gary,...

Scott Andrew Wagner

Scott Andrew Wagner

May 12, 2020

Scott Andrew Wagner passed away May 12, 2020 at the age of 37.   A private funeral and committal service will take place Thursday, May 21, 2020.    Please share a memory with his family.   Memorial donations in memory of Scott may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Michigan Humane Society. Links are located below.

Carl Richard Groth

Carl Richard Groth

May 8, 2020

Carl Richard Groth, a long time resident of Livonia Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2020. He was born May 8, 1928. Carl joins his loving wife Stella and son Kenneth.   Survived by his long loving companion Flora, son Karl, daughter in law Lori, grandchildren Zachary, Jonathan, Emily and Christopher.   Carl enjoyed many active years with the VFW....

Vincenza Helen "Bonfiglio" Jurak

Vincenza Helen "Bonfiglio" Jurak

May 6, 2020

Vincenza Helen Jurak passed away May 6, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born in Detroit on August 10, 1925 to Vincenzo and Anna Bonfiglio. She married Stephen Jurak on November 28, 1946; they were married 62 years.   She was an active member of St. Pricilla Catholic Parish in Livonia and the Daughters of Isabella.   Vincenza...

Cheryl Elayne "Thompson" Jeziorowski

Cheryl Elayne "Thompson" Jeziorowski

May 5, 2020

Cheryl Elayne Jeziorowski, age 68, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020. Cheryl ended her two-month battle with cancer, at Beaumont Dearborn Hospital. Cheryl was born July 27, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan the second of five children born to parents Donald and Alma Thompson. Cheryl was a graduate of Cody High School in 1969, where she met the...

Patricia Jane "Board" Abrahamian

Patricia Jane "Board" Abrahamian

Apr 30, 2020

Patricia Jane (nee.Board) Abrahamian passed away peacefully on April 30, 2020.   She was born January 26, 1934 in Detroit to James and Rose Board.  She graduated from Commerce High School in Detroit.  She was a faithful Catholic and an avid reader.   Patricia was the beloved wife of Rostom “Ronie” for 55 years.   She is survived by her...

Frank L. Petersmark Jr.

Frank L. Petersmark Jr.

Apr 29, 2020

Frank, usually called Ted or Tex, was born July 18, 1935 in Detroit and passed away peacefully in Rochester Hills on April 29, 2020.  Predeceased by parents Frank L. Petersmark Sr. and Helen (nee McCoy) Petersmark, whom he now joins in heaven.   After a private service, Ted will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. ...

Kazimiera Elizabeth "Carol Kuzon" Gawel

Kazimiera Elizabeth "Carol Kuzon" Gawel

Apr 25, 2020

Kazimiera "Carol" Gawel, age 88, Of Livonia, Michigan passed away on April 25, 2020.   Kazimiera was born in Warsaw, Poland on May 14, 1931. She was married to Raymond Gawel on May 29, 1954; they were married 57 years when Raymond passed away.   Kazimiera was a loving homemaker who always valued family and loved to spend time with them....

Mary Ellen "Krueger" Halstead

Mary Ellen "Krueger" Halstead

Apr 23, 2020

Mary Ellen Krueger-Halstead, born, October 3, 1928, in the city of Detroit, passed away peacefully at 91 years of age on April 23, 2020 in her home, to join her loving husband, John Floyd Halstead.  Mary Ellen was raised by the Salvation Army family and later met the love of her life there, John Floyd, a tuba player in the...

Marion Louise "Mineweaser" Sandberg

Marion Louise "Mineweaser" Sandberg

Apr 19, 2020

Marion "Mern" Louise Sandberg, 98, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on April 19, 2020, with her husband at her side. Marion was born in Osceola Mills, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1921 to Albert and Margaret (nee. O'Farrell) Mineweaser.  She graduated from Osceola Mills High School and continued on to receive an associate's degree from Schoolcraft College.   Marion was married to John V. Sandberg on August 3, 1946; they were married 73 years....

Charles Elwood Will

Charles Elwood Will

Apr 15, 2020

Charles E. Will, 90, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020, at home and in the presence of his daughter Kimberly Will and future son-in-law Patrick Ruelle.    Chuck. as he preferred, was born in Detroit and was the youngest of 9 children. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was long term employee of Giffles, working...

Yiu Fu Tom

Yiu Fu Tom

Apr 10, 2020

Yiu Fu Tom (87 years old), of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away on April 10, 2020.  He was born in Taishan, China, he immigrated from Hong Kong and resided in Southfield, Michigan and later moved to Farmington Hills, Michigan.   Yiu is survived by his wife, Kam; children Kwok (Joyce), Yee Yee (Lic Hang), Harvey (Paula), and Carlo; grandchildren Thomas,...

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