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Ronald James Powell

Ronald James Powell

Sep 1, 2019

Ronald James Powell (Ron), 63, of Redford Township MI, passed away on Sunday September 1st, 2019.   Ron was born in Royal Oak, MI on November 15th, 1955. He was a graduate of Redford Union High School and continued on to Ferris State University where he obtained an Associates Degree in Electronic Technology.   Ron worked as a Service Technician...

Connie Yvonne Haywood

Connie Yvonne Haywood

Aug 31, 2019

Visitation for Connie will be held Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am until the time of the Memorial Service at 11:00am at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Berrett Edward Shuman

Berrett Edward Shuman

Aug 28, 2019

Berrett Edward Shuman, 43, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on August 28, 2019. Berrett was born in Pocatello on July 30, 1976 to Tyrone and Elesa Shuman. As a boy, Berrett had a kind and gentle manner, and sense of fun. He graduated from Highland High School, served an LDS mission in Arkansas, continued on to receive an Associate’s degree...

Michael Peter Ferry

Michael Peter Ferry

Aug 9, 2019

Michael P. Ferry, 62, of Pontiac, Michigan, passed away the morning of August 9, 2019.   Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 7, 1957 to Rejane and Herbert Ferry. He graduated from Northville High School, then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1975.   Mike enjoyed fishing, reading and blacksmithing. In spite of Mike’s personal challenges, he was...

Jean Ann "Gilmore" Strickler

Jean Ann "Gilmore" Strickler

Jul 28, 2019

Jean Ann Strickler, 77, loyal daughter, devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated teacher, doting grandmother, and adoring great-grandmother, went to heaven on Sunday, July 28, 2019.   Jean was born September 16, 1941 in Plymouth, Michigan to Dawson “Dan” Gilmore and Annette “Detta” Kissire.  Jean fondly remembered helping her father build their house when she was little, riding her bicycle, spending...

Theodore John Hoinka

Theodore John Hoinka

Jul 25, 2019

Theodore (Ted) John Hoinka passed away in Southfield, Michigan on July 25, 2019 at the age of 79.   Ted is predeceased by his parents, Edward Hoinka and Rose (Owsiany) Hoinka, and by his sister, Dolores Strickland.   Ted is lovingly remembered and survived by his three children, Steven (Andrea), Mark (Jennifer) and Dawn (David), his grandchildren Madison, Jake and...

Donald George Liptow

Donald George Liptow

Jul 23, 2019

Donald “Lippy” George Liptow, 76, of Farmington Hills, passed away July 23, 2019.   He was born in Detroit on June 15, 1943 to George and Marion Liptow.   Don graduated from Cooley High School and continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University.   Don was married to Betty on June 2, 1990; they were married...

Keri Beth Oakland

Keri Beth Oakland

Jul 21, 2019

Keri Beth Oakland, 31, of Northville, passed away July 21, 2019.   She is the cherished mother of Elodee Anderson; beloved daughter of John and Fran Oakland; dear sister of Chris (Taylor) and the late Elizabeth; loving partner of Kiel Anderson; niece of Tony (Margaret) Ruffini, Michael (Anita) Ruffini, Gary (Sidonie) Oakland, and Kathy Davis; cousin of many including the...

Arlene Elizabeth "Birch" True

Arlene Elizabeth "Birch" True

Jul 15, 2019

Arlene Elizabeth True, 73, of Northville, MI, passed away on July 15, 2019.   Arlene was born in Philadelphia, PA, on November 2, 1945, to Alfred and Alberta Birch. She was raised in Mays Landing, NJ, and graduated from Oakcrest High School. She went on to study Mathematics and Russian at Michigan State University.   Arlene spent over 45 years...

Phyllis R. "Vizzini" Serafa

Phyllis R. "Vizzini" Serafa

Jul 10, 2019

Phyllis Rosemarie Serafa, age 93, of Livonia, Michigan, was born into eternal life on July 10, 2019.   Phyllis was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 2, 1925, to Catino and Emilia Vizzini. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1943 and became a legal secretary and stenographer at the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone until the...

Pearl "Humecki" Cavins

Pearl "Humecki" Cavins

Jun 25, 2019

Pearl Cavins passed away June 25, 2019 at the age of 94.   Visitation for Pearl will be held Monday, July 1st from 2:00 - 8:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home.   Pearl will be In-State for final visiting on Tuesday, July 2nd from 10:30 until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM At Manns Family Funeral...

Christopher Jay Evans

Christopher Jay Evans

Jun 20, 2019

Christopher Jay Evans of Redford, passed away June 20, 2019 at the age of 55.   He was born in Wayne, MI on March 17, 1964 to Laurice J. Evans and Rita A. Rutkowski. He graduated from Salem High School and continued his education at Schoolcraft College.   Chris was self-employed in the HVAC industry where he owned and operated...

Philip Alan Jones

Philip Alan Jones

Jun 12, 2019

Philip Alan Jones passed away June 12, 2019 at the age of 74.   Phil grew up in Livonia and was a 1963 graduate of Bentley High School. As a young man, his interests were fast cars, which he occasionally raced, working on cars and riding his Harley.   He became a member of the Iron Workers Local 25 and...

Nolan David Hannis

Nolan David Hannis

May 21, 2019

Nolan David Hannis, 22, of Livonia, MI passed away on May 21, 2019.   Nolan was born in Ft. Worth, TX on August 27, 1996, added to the family of Mark, Susie and big brother Erick. He graduated from Franklin H.S. and continued his education at Schoolcraft College where he was working towards completion of their welding program, while also...

Robert Edgar Lee

Robert Edgar Lee

May 17, 2019

Visitation for Robert will be held Thursday, May 23rd from 2:00 - 8:00 pm with a Time of Remembrance at 6:00 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.   Robert will be In-State for final visiting from 10:00 am until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia 48154.

John Edward Flint

John Edward Flint

May 8, 2019

John E. Flint, 83, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2019.   John was born in Detroit on July 4, 1935 to John and Lucille Flint. He graduated from Cooley High School and continued on to receive his BA at Detroit Institute of Technology in Business and Engineering.   He married his high school sweetheart, Nan, on August...

Judith Ellen "Parsons" Brady

Judith Ellen "Parsons" Brady

May 6, 2019

Judith "Judy" Ellen Parsons Brady, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on May 6, 2019. She was 59 years old.   Judy was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 22, 1959, to Jack and Joan Parsons. She graduated from Southfield High School and continued on to receive her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nursing from Michigan State University.   Judy was...

Elizabeth Lee "Betsi Bowen" Thompson

Elizabeth Lee "Betsi Bowen" Thompson

May 4, 2019

Elizabeth “Betsi” Lee Thompson of Howell, MI passed away on May 4 2019. She was born in Detroit, MI on January 11, 1952 to Carter M and Ruth Bowen. She graduated from Seaholm High School in Birmingham, MI   Betsi worked as a restaurant administrator for East Side Mario’s in Livonia. In her free time, she enjoyed working in her...

Thelma Marie "Tommie Dorenzo" Debiasi

Thelma Marie "Tommie Dorenzo" Debiasi

Apr 29, 2019

Thelma “Tommie” DeBiasi, age 89, of Westland, MI, passed away peacefully on 4/29/19.   She is preceded in death by her husband, Connie R. DeBiasi.   Tommie is survived by her children, Sandie (Dr. Richard) Scott, Ronald (Cindi) DeBiasi, and David (Cindy) DeBiasi, along with a multitude of loving grand-children and great grand-children.   A memorial gathering will take place...

Sofia Karpiuk

Sofia Karpiuk

Apr 26, 2019

Sofia Karpiuk - 1923 - 2019   She was 95 years old and lived in Redford, Michigan. She passed away on 4-26-2019.    She was born in Remenow, Ukraine, to Elia Wychopen, her father and Anna Melnik, her mother.    Sofia met and married her husband Theodore Karpiuk, in June of 1946, They were married for 57 years until his...

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