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Donald Ladislov Pokorny
Apr 14, 2024
Donald “Don” Ladislov Pokorny, of Livonia, passed away April 14, 2024 at the age of 84.He was born in Charlevoix, MI on January 17, 1940 to Anthony and Marie. He graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn, MI and went on to serve four years in the U.S. Navy. Following the Navy, Don worked for Ford Motor Company as a...
Paul David Wrosch
Apr 12, 2024
Paul David Wrosch, 82 years old, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on April 12, 2024.Paul was born in Detroit on June 3, 1941 to Clarence and Anna (Burak) Wrosch. He graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle, and continued on to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in English from Wayne State University.Paul was married to Suzanne...
Joseph Edward Hornyak
Apr 7, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Edward Hornyak, 100, of Westland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April7th, 2024. He was born in Windber, Pennsylvania, on April 2, 1924 to Joseph and Margaret(Boury) Hornyak.Joe was married to Sandra (Makula) until her passing in 2008.Joe worked in the lithography field for over 40 years. Above all else, he was an avid golfer, buthe also enjoyed fishing,...
Brian Michael Laundroche
Apr 6, 2024
Brian Michael Laundroche of Redford, passed away unexpectedly April 6th, 2024 at the age of 59Brian was a talented craftsman in his Painting, Woodfinishing, and Restoration business he shared with his brother Dan. He had a great love for cars and motorcycles as shown through the variety of his many vehicles throughout the years. Brian enjoyed playing pool in a...
Deborah Laura Rhodes
Mar 31, 2024
Deborah Laura Rhodes, age 62, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, passed on March 31, 2024. Deb was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on June 29, 1961 to John Arvin Laura and Betty Lee Wolff. She graduated from Southfield High School and continued to further her education at Wayne State University graduating Phi Beta Kappa and highest honors with a Bachelors of Arts...
Linda Blair Richardson
Mar 22, 2024
Beloved wife and mother, dedicated grandmother, sister, and dear friend, the impact left on the world around her by Linda Blair Richardson, 71, of Livonia, MI, cannot be overstated and will be felt for years to come.She left us in body on the morning of Friday, March 22, 2024, but her life continues through the thoughts and actions of her...
Roger Elmer John Taurianen
Mar 22, 2024
Roger John Elmer Taurianen, 82 passed away on March 22, 2024.
Roger was born in Detroit Michigan on July 26, 1941 to Eric William Hubert Taurianen and Esther Elizabeth Nulu. Roger married Judith Charline Powell on January 26, 1963; they were married 36 years.
Roger retired from Ford Motor Company, Wixom Assembly Plant after 34 years of service. Roger’s dedication to...
Ellen Mary Fawley
Mar 21, 2024
Ellen Fawley 80, of Inkster, Michigan, passed away on March 21, 2024. Ellen was born in Detroit on September 12, 1943, to Victor and Florence Wojewski. She graduated from Wayne-Westland Schools in 1975. Ellen was married to Fredrick Fawley on April 8, 1961; they were married 39 years.Early in her years, Ellen worked as a photography developer for Fox and Modern Foto...
Elaine Helvenston
Mar 19, 2024
Elaine Clare Helvenston 91, of Livonia, MI passed away on March 19th, 2024.Elaine was born in Wheaton, IL on June 6th, 1932, to Gladys and John Turner Creighton. She graduated from Newark High School in Newark, OH, and received a BS degree from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Elaine married the love of her life, Rey “Til” Helvenston, on May 1st,...
Clyde A. Atkinson
Mar 19, 2024
Clyde Allen Atkinson was born in Detroit on December 1,1937, the son of Walter and Olive Atkinson was 86 when he passed away March 19, 2024.As a Navy/Army brat, he traveled the country only to find himself back in Michigan, in the city of Lincoln Park.He was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School where he met his high school...
Rey Tilden Helvenston
Mar 4, 2024
Rey Tilden Helvenston (Til), 93, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on March 4, 2024.Til was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 4, 1930 to the late Rey and Margaret (nee Tilden) Helvenston. Til graduated from Central High School in Xenia, Ohio and continued to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Dennison University in Granville, Ohio.On May 1, 1954, Til...
Catherine Ann Hoblock
Mar 3, 2024
Catherine Ann Hoblock (Owade), Cathy, age 99, of Plymouth, MI passed away on March 3, 2024. Catherine was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 13, 1924 to Marie and Peter Owade.Catherine was married to Michael Hoblock on May 18, 1946. They were married for 59 years. Catherine worked as an administrative assistant at Ford Motor company from 1947 - 1979. She enjoyed...
Porter Lorien Creasman
Feb 25, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Porter Lorien Creasman of Livonia. He died at age 21 on February 25, 2024. Porter passed away surrounded by loving family, after a battle with an inoperable brain tumor/cancer.Porter was born on August 27, 2002, to Jennifer Wycoskie and Brandon Creasman, in Southfield, Michigan.Porter was predeceased by his father, Brandon Creasman and...
Richard John Hames
Feb 14, 2024
Richard John Hames, aged 88, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024, in Tega Cay, SC. He was a graduate of General Motors Institute (now Kettering) and worked as an automotive engineer with Detroit Diesel Corporation. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Aveline Hames; oldest brother Herbert Hames; and older sister Mary (Ken) Evans. Richard is...
Daniel Richard Snyder
Feb 11, 2024
Daniel Richard Snyder, 85, Detroit, Michigan.
In loving memory of our Dad, Daniel Richard Snyder, who passed on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Loving father to his daughters and son, and grandfather to four grandchildren, he will be dearly missed by his family.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 18,1938 to Jean Sniderman (Ogoroskin) and Samuel Sniderman, and his loving older sister Shirley...
Bambi Lynn Gapa
Feb 7, 2024
Bambi Lynn Gapa, 68, passed away February 7, 2024.
Bambi is survived by her husband, Gary Gapa; son, Jason Matthews; brothers, Rod (Kathy) House and Russ (Marilyn) Arnold, and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her son, Sean Matthews.
Visitation for Bambi will be held Monday, February 12th from 3:00 - 7:00 PM with a Rosary Service at 6:00...
Eleanor Gertrude Masheff
Feb 2, 2024
Eleanor Gertrude Masheff, 94, of Livonia, Michigan peacefully passed away at home on February 2, 2024.
Eleanor was born in Detroit to Henry and Augusta Krug on October 7, 1929. She graduated from Central High School in Detroit then went to work at the YMCA main office where she met her soon to be husband, Luben Masheff (deceased). Eleanor and Lou...
Jean Marlene Bamberger
Feb 1, 2024
Jean Marlene Bamberger, 88 years young of Casco MI, passed away on February 1, 2024.
Jean was born in Washington, PA on July 2, 1935 to Charles Kenneth Cahill and Ella Rena Cahill.
Jean was joined in matrimony to Francis Xavier Marcoux Jr. on February 13,1954.
Jean worked as a quality control inspector for an automotive supply company.
She enjoyed baking homemade pies and...
Katherine Jean Adolph
Jan 30, 2024
Katherine Jean Adolph "Kathy", 67, of Union City, Michigan, passed away on January 30, 2024.
Kathy was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1956 to Richard and Wanda Lyskawa. She graduated from Thurston High School in Redford, Michigan
Kathy was married to the late Mark Adolph for 18 years. Kathy was previously married to the late Jerry Bradley.
Kathy was an avid...
Mary Elizabeth Shoemaker
Jan 29, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Shoemaker, age 74, passed away January 29, 2024. Loving stepmother of Karen (Don) Abramowicz, Karol Mallon, Kathy (Mike) Daigneau, Michael Shoemaker, Dave (Amy) Shoemaker and Grandma to Rory, Nick, Jason, Brooke, Jeff, Jennifer, Anna, Christine and David; Great Grandma to Braydon, Taylor, Travis & Quinn.
Mary retired from the United Auto Workers (UAW) in 2002 where she worked for...
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