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Donald Sedestrom

Donald Sedestrom

Mar 22, 2013

Donald Arved Sedestrom, Livonia educator, died at his home in Livonia surrounded by his family on March 22, his 86th birthday. He was born in Highland Park, the oldest son of Arved and Selma Sedestrom. He went to Detroit public schools and graduated from Detroit Northern High School in 1945. He attended Lake Superior State University for two years, then...

Robert Bruce Hubbell

Robert Bruce Hubbell

Mar 14, 2013

ROBERT "BOB" was 75 years of age at the time of his death, at home in Garden City, surrounded by family. A GM retiree, veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as an M.P., and a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Bob enjoyed bowling (at Wonderland Lanes,) working (and framing) picture puzzles, tending indoor and outdoor plants, and...

Marilyn R. "Nee Foster" Nairne

Marilyn R. "Nee Foster" Nairne

Feb 27, 2013

MARILYN was 82 years of age at the time of her sudden passing, at home, in Livonia. She will be greatly missed by many friends and neighbors. Marilyn is the beloved wife of the late Chester, and loving friend of the late Ziggy Zedan. She is the dear mother of Chester V. "Skip"(Susan), and treasured "Aunty M" of Cristine and...

Helen Elizabeth Pankow

Helen Elizabeth Pankow

Feb 21, 2013

HELEN ELIZABETH PANKOW (nee Harrison) passed away on February 21, 2013. She was 89 years of age. She is the dear mother of Linda Dunn, Chuck Pankow, and Bruce (Barb) Pankow; and daughter of the late Charles and Leatha Harrison. Helen is the adored grandmother of 5: Jenny, Stephanie, Jimmy, Brian, and Laura. She was very proud to be the...

Casmir Michael Dubel

Casmir Michael Dubel

Feb 19, 2013

Passed away peasefully on February 19, 2013, at the age of 96. Casmir is the beloved husband of Helen, dear father of Susan (Michael) Droze, Brian (Patty) Dubel. A loving grandfather of Patrick (Katie), Ryan, Timothy (Alexandra), Andrew & David. Great grandfather of Bennett. Visitation for Casmir wil be held on Friday, February 22, from 2 until 8 PM. Casmir...

Melithia Imogene Krelic

Melithia Imogene Krelic

Feb 16, 2013

MELITHIA was 85 years of age at the time of her death. She is the beloved husband of Steve, and dear mother of Karen. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22nd, from 10 AM until the time of Memorial Services at 11:00 AM. Rev. Dr. Steven B. Schafer will officiate. A luncheon at DeLuca's Restaurant will follow. Please...

Patricia Deel

Patricia Deel

Feb 16, 2013

PATRICIA was 65 years of age at the time of her death, surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved mother of Barbara Vansteenkiste, Robert Kennedy, Raymond Hurt, Jennifer Deel, and Brandy Deel. Pat is the adored Grandmother of Stephanie, Shawn, Ty, and Samantha; and Great Grandmother of Faith. She is the sister of Debra Woolsey and the late...

Katherine Donna Daroczy

Katherine Donna Daroczy

Feb 9, 2013

KATHERINE was 92 years of age at the time of her death. She has been reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, "Lutz" Ladislaus. Katherine is the dear mother of Katherine Carole (Robert Carl) Kirchner, Jacqueline Jean Liebau, Douglas Lutz (Karen) Daroczy, and Gary Jerome (Kelly Ann Tappan) Daroczy. She is the adored grandmother of Sherry, Kelly, Debbie, Julie, Wayne,...

Paul Hanis

Paul Hanis

Feb 3, 2013

PAUL was 88 years of age at the time of his death. He is the beloved husband of Violet; and dear father of Paul (Patsy), Janet Hanis Spitz, Bob A. Hanis, and the late Mark. Paul is the adored grandfather of Eric Spitz, Kristi Pace, Max Hanis, and Nika Hanis; and great grandfather of Madalyn, Julia, and Jack. He is...

Viola Weber

Viola Weber

Feb 3, 2013

VIOLA was 90 years of age at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Mamie Weber. Viola is the dear sister of Gladys Herrin, and sister-in-law Connie Weber; she was preceded in death by siblings: Alvina Volmering, Irvin Weber, Iola Darden, and Eugene Weber. She is survived by many caring nieces...

Lottie Lapuszewski

Lottie Lapuszewski

Feb 2, 2013

LOTTIE was 92 years of age at the time of her death, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of 48 years to the late Bill. Lottie is the devoted and dearest mother of Thomas (Darlene Chapalon), and Karen Adkins (Don Adkins). She is the adored grandmother of Mary (Dr. Tristan) Guevara, Dawn (James Brian) Robershaw, and Courtney Adkins;...

Marilyn Knight

Marilyn Knight

Feb 1, 2013

MARILYN was 87 years of age at the time of her death, at home. She is the beloved wife for over 60 years of C. W. Knight, who preceded her in death. She will be deeply missed by her children: Kenneth (Charlotte) Knight, Linda (Thaddeus) Lewek, Denise (Timothy) Eoll, and Tina (Robert) Coloske. Marilyn is the adored grandmother of the...

Taska Lois Larsen

Taska Lois Larsen

Jan 20, 2013

Passed away peacefully at her home in Livonia, on January 20, 2013 at the age of 97. Taska has been a resident of Livonia for over 60 years. She enjoyed being a school bus driver for the Livonia Public School System. Beloved wife of the late Jorgen. Dear mother of Richard (Karyn), Darryl (Carol), Sherry (Wayne) and the late Sven...

Herbert George

Herbert George

Jan 19, 2013

HERBERT was 88 years of age at the time of his peaceful passing. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Lena. Herb is the beloved brother of Joe George (Irene), Wallace George (the late Florence), Louise George, and the late Carmen. He leaves to cherish his memory, 25 nieces and nephews, other family members, and...

Christina Amelia Lackie-Van Reyendam

Christina Amelia Lackie-Van Reyendam

Jan 12, 2013

Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late William Van Reyendam, loving mother of the late Gerald Davidson. Sister of Irene Crisman, the late Daniel Klemmer and Mary McNelly. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service for Christina will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at...

Mildred Anderson Irwin

Mildred Anderson Irwin

Jan 9, 2013

Passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the age of 78. Mildred and her beloved husband; the late George, resided in Livonia and were members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Dear mother of George (Kelly), Wayne (Lori), Barbara (Greg) and Beverly (Ronald). Grandmother of James, Lauren, Wayne Jr., Emily, Madeline, Andrew, Paige and Parker. Loving sister of Janice Gerhart...

Helen Smarda

Helen Smarda

Dec 25, 2012

Passed away on December 25, 2012, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Herman C. Smarda. Dear mother of Judy Smarda-Bredin, Alan, Donald and Robert. Grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 26 and great-great grandmother of 8. Sister of Genevieve Grasby and the late Edward; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Helen will be held on...

Richard Benson Mc Ausland

Richard Benson Mc Ausland

Dec 23, 2012

Richard is the dear brother of Doris Cooney, and son of the late Alfred and Hilda. His service in the Army during World War II required tremendous courage; among his duties, Richard was an ammunition bearer in places like Normandy and the Rhineland. He was honored with a full military honors ceremony at the conclusion of a service that was...

Mia Isabel Scherer

Mia Isabel Scherer

Dec 20, 2012

Baby Mia passed away on December 20, 2012, at home with her family and special pet, Sophie. Born on April 26, 2012, she is the precious daughter of Nick and Michelle. Mia brought joy to her loving grandparents: Laura Scherer, and Robert & Susan Houghland, and her great-grandparents, Madeline & Bill Houghland. Mia will also be dearly missed by her...

Michael Nicholas Cyrol

Michael Nicholas Cyrol

Dec 9, 2012

Passed away peacefully at the age of 76 in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 9, 2012 following a long struggle with dementia and its associated complications. Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1936 to Michael and Lillian (Pietrowicz) Cyrol. He went on to attend Henry Ford College and then received a Bachelor of Science in Education at Eastern...

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