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Zachare "Ball" Ball-Mckane

Zachare "Ball" Ball-Mckane

Jan 27, 2017

Zachare Ball-McKane was known as “Sugar” to her family and closest friends, a nickname that was rooted in her Greek heritage but also perfectly reflected her sweet disposition and always-caring, helpful attitude. Ball-McKane, who was a longtime reporter and obituary writer for the Detroit Free Press before launching a second career in environmental clean-up and protection, died January 27th at...

Gabriel Scarsella

Gabriel Scarsella

Jan 25, 2017

Gabriel Scarsella was born May 2nd, 1942 to Giuseppe and Ida Scarsella (Notarantonio) in the small town of Corbellino, L’Aquila  Italy. He was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters.  Gabriel spent the first 14 years of his life in Italy with his family, until emigrating to the United States with his older sister Filomena in 1956. After arriving in...

Mildred Rachel "Walosin" Kalanik

Mildred Rachel "Walosin" Kalanik

Jan 19, 2017

Mildred Kalanik passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Michael and Mary Walosin. She is the beloved wife of Joseph; dear mother of Joseph (Lynn), Judith Tomczak, and David (Catherine); loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for Mildred will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 from...

Raymond Daniel Weller

Raymond Daniel Weller

Jan 11, 2017

Visitation for Raymond will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 12 Noon until 3:00 PM with a Time of Remembrance at 2:00 PM, at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Dorothy Bruce

Dorothy Bruce

Jan 11, 2017

Dorothy passed away peacefully in her home on January 11, 2017. Dear Mother of Gordon Bruce (Angie) and Karen (Kevin) Beer. A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday January 28th, 2017 from 10:30 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM at the: Manns Family Funeral Home 17000 Middlebelt Road (South of Six Mile Road) Livonia

Ronald Thomas Simons

Ronald Thomas Simons

Jan 5, 2017

Visitation for Ronald will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 11:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Andrew Murch Forbes

Andrew Murch Forbes

Dec 25, 2016

Andrew is the beloved husband of Patricia; Loving father of Eamonn; Dear son of Robert and Jill; Grandson of Peggy Dagg; Brother of Matthew (Rachael) and Kenneth. Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 5:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia, 48154. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial...

William Luther "Bill" Warren

William Luther "Bill" Warren

Dec 23, 2016

William "Bill" Warren passed away at the age of 93. He is the beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Kay (Kathryn). Dear father of Brent (Kathleen), Scott (Tina), Lorie (Karl) Monroe and Todd (Maria). Loving grandfather of Chris, Michael and Jesse.  Brother of the late Robert and Sara Lou. Bill was an administrator for 40 years for the Livonia...

Leo George Harrison

Leo George Harrison

Dec 13, 2016

Leo passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at his home in Livonia at the age of 87.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy E. Dear father of Pamela Harrison and loving grandfather of Nicole (Marc) Lawrence and Scotty.  Also his half brother Roger Larson. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 16, 2016 beginning at 2:00 until 8:00...

Joseph Kvasnovsky

Joseph Kvasnovsky

Dec 10, 2016

Joseph Kvasnovsky passed away December 10, 2016 at the age of 60. He is the beloved son of Anna and the late Charles; dear brother of Charles (Kristine), Michael (Christine), Robert (Joanne), Debra (Foster) Clark, and James (Cindi); Loving uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM with a...

Henrietta Ann "Cieluch" Ponikiewski

Henrietta Ann "Cieluch" Ponikiewski

Nov 27, 2016

Henrietta Ponikiewski passed away November 27, 2016 at the age of 87. She was a founding member of St. Genevieve Catholic Parish in Livonia. She loved baking,cake decorating, making floral arrangements and traveling with her family.   Henrietta is the beloved wife of Joe for 64 years; dear mother of Karen (Ben), Kris and Lauri; loving grandmother of Amy, Steven,...

Josefina Jerios "Jerios" Alafriz

Josefina Jerios "Jerios" Alafriz

Nov 25, 2016

Age 97 Beloved wife of the late Norlito, dear mother of Manuel (Elizabeth), Marlon (Debbie). and the late Mercedita. Daughter of the late Perfecto and Susanz Jerios. Grandmother of Michael, Leonides, Mercedes, Laurence, Mitchell, Courtney, Brandon, Kristian, Kelsey, Catie and Tom. Great Grandmother of 15 and Great Great Grandmother of 1. Sister of Leonora, Fidela, Ramon, Jorge, Gregorio, Recardo and Ludovico....

Harold "Hal" Ladouceur

Harold "Hal" Ladouceur

Nov 23, 2016

Harold “Hal” Ladouceur passed away November 23, 2016 at the age of 89. He is the beloved husband of Lucille; dear father of Marcia (Jim) Hare; loving grandfather of Melissa (Josh) Hansen; loving step-grandfather of Jamie, Jeremy and Thomas; brother of Helen (Gus) Freitas.   Visitation will be held Friday, November 25, 2016 from 2 – 8PM at MANNS FAMILY...

John "Bob" Jacob

John "Bob" Jacob

Nov 3, 2016

Beloved husband of Mildred. Dear Father of Julia (Steve) Jarzembowski and Christine (Marcus) Tocco. Grandfather of Alex, Paulina, Joe, Jacquelyn, Jessica and Michael.   Visitation MANNS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME 17000 Middlebelt Road (South of 6 Mile Road) Livonia Monday 2-8PM with a Rosary at 7PM. Instate Tuesday 9:30AM until time of Mass 10AM at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook...

Beverly Jean Simons

Beverly Jean Simons

Nov 1, 2016

Beverly Jean passed away on Tuesday November 1, at home with her loving husband, Ronald Simons, by her side. Visitation will be held on Friday November 4th, starting at 11 am until 6:00 pm with a funeral service at 5:00 pm. Please share a memory with the Simons family.

Genevieve "Murawski" Sokoloski

Genevieve "Murawski" Sokoloski

Oct 31, 2016

Age 90, beloved wife of the late Bernard Sokoloski. Dear Mother of Dianne Sokoloski, Joan Johns, Patrick Sokoloski, Jerry (Lynne) Sokoloski and Jack (Cathy) Sokoloski. Grandmother of Renee Frank, Jennifer (Brad) Myers, Jeffery (Nicole) Johns, Matthew (Diane) Sokoloski, Katherine Sokoloski, Sara (Peter) Swauger, Jeff Sokoloski, Zach (Natasha) Sokoloski and Daniel Sokoloski. Great Grandmother of Shayna, Abigal, Jenna, Colby, Bailey, Brenley, Josephine, Charlie,...

Lillian "Merriman" Ford

Lillian "Merriman" Ford

Oct 31, 2016

Lillian Ford passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She was one of 14 children born to Thomas and Suzie Merriman in Woodbury, TN. Lillian, formerly of Redford, MI, retired from General Motors. She is the loving mother of Helen Rodriguez-Walter, Jerry D. Ford, Giles Ford, and Phyllis J. Papp. She is the beloved grandmother to nine grandchildren, eight...

Elizabeth Jane "Squires" Zimmerman

Elizabeth Jane "Squires" Zimmerman

Oct 21, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Zimmerman passed away peacefully October 21, 2016 just 2 days shy of her 90th birthday. She was a wonderful wife to her late husband Robert Zimmerman. Betty loved her children Paul (Rose) Zimmerman and Ann (Richard) Heinicke, along with grandchildren Lauren, Gretchen, Carley and Michael and great-grandsons Theo and his brother coming in March with many years of music, love...

Mary Kay "Wealch" Moore

Mary Kay "Wealch" Moore

Oct 18, 2016

Mary Kay Moore passed away October 18, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI to James and Georgia Wealch. Mary Kay received her BSN from the University of Michigan in 1956. On August 24, 1957, Mary Kay married Harry C. Moore, who died May 11, 1986.   She received her MA from Central Michigan...

Theodore Kenneth Krol

Theodore Kenneth Krol

Oct 8, 2016

Theodore Krol passed away October 8, 2016 after 83 years. Beloved  husband of Carole Ann, father of five, grandfather of nine and great grandfather of eight. Visitation for Ted will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 5 – 8 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of Six), Livonia 48154. Ted...

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