All Obituaries

    Visitation for Houston will be held Thursday, January 23rd from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home.   He will be In-State for Final Visiting on Friday, January 24th from 10:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.    

  Gary Sharp, 69, of Redford MI passed away on January 18th 2020. He was born in Detroit MI on May 17th 1950 to Joanne and Cecil Sharp. He graduated from Redford High School and continued his studies at Lawrence Technological University.    Gary was married to Cathy Kennedy on September 15th 1979; they were married for 40 years.    Gary worked as purchasing agent, and owned two small businesses.   He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, camping,...

Rosalie Loraine Eichsteadt (lovingly known as “Rose”), age 80, of Livonia, MI passed away suddenly on January 7, 2020.  Rose was born in Detroit, MI on March 30, 1939 to Anthony and Stella Sladewski.   On May 11, 1957 Rose married Merold (Mel) and they were married for 62 years.  Rose managed the kitchen of Clarenceville Schools for many years to children of all ages.  Rose’s interests were infinite.  She was always up for doing something new and...

Marilyn “Merlerin” “Redsonia” Eileen Lemmen, 71, of Caseville, Michigan, passed away on January 3rd, 2020, due to respiratory failure from influenza B and pneumonia.   Marilyn is survived by her husband, Michael Lemmen (of 52 years), her children Misha (Todd) Nagelvoort, Mike (Donna) Lemmen, and Missy (Dave) Somershoe, grandchildren Samuel Kai Lemmen and Diego Somershoe, and many, many friends.   Marilyn made friends through her work as IT...

  James William Smith, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of December 26th 2019 at Beaumont Hospital, Farmington Hills, MI. Jim, born May 10, 1928, was 91 years when he died. Jim’s children will receive friends on Monday, December 30th from 5 to 9 pm at the Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia MI 48154.  An Evening Prayer Service is planned for 7 pm at the funeral home. On Tuesday,...

  Susan Lee Gress, 78, passed away on December 25th in Livonia, MI. Susan was born in Detroit, MI on December 8, 1941.   She is survived by her sons, William (Sherri) and Steven.   She was predeceased by her husband, Robert, her parents William and Helen Conklin, and her sister, Katherine Lughazzani.   Visitation for Susan will be held Tuesday, December 31st from 10:00 AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000...

  Albert Joseph Vadnais, Jr. (lovingly known as “Al”), age 74, of Redford, Michigan, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2019. Al was born in Houghton, Michigan on August 9, 1945 to Albert and Helen Vadnais. His family later moved to Livonia and in 1964 Al graduated from Bentley High School.   On March 28, 2009, Al married Christine Kelly (“Chris”) and they were together until the time of his death. Al worked in the pool industry including operating his...

Virginia (nee. Atkeson) McClung-Ramsden, 99, of Livonia, Michigan died December 23, 2019.   Beloved wife of the late Dee Brooks McClung and the late George H. Ramsden. Dear mother of the late Karla Ann McClung, Michael (Catherine) McClung and Nicholas McClung. Dear grandmother of Merissa (Scott) Navarre. Great grandmother of Ryan, Charles, and Nathan Navarre.   Predeceased by five brothers and sisters.   Virginia was born on May 9, 1920 in Buffalo, WV. Longtime resident...

Lucille Ladouceur (nee. Jugon) 90, of Livonia, MI passed away on December 14, 2019. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA and moved to Detroit in her teens. She graduated from Denby, ‘47. She and Harold “Hal” Ladouceur (deceased 2016) were married on August 24, 1950. They were married 66 years. They had one daughter Marcy (Jim) Hare.  They spent many happy years at the cottage near Parry Sound, Ontario then their condo in Punta Gorda, FL.  In addition, Lucille was a...

  Janet Ruth Simpson, 84, of Detroit, passed away December 13, 2019. She was born in Cincinnati, OH on July 30, 1935 to Louis M. and Gertrude C. Roettger.   Janet married Ted Simpson on October 3, 1961; they were married 20 years before Ted’s passing on January 8, 1981.   Janet is survived by her children, Louis Simpson, and Cathryn (James) Breese; grandchildren, Richard (Elizabeth) Boehms, Louis Simpson, Jr, Devin Millard, Madyson (Luke) Millard-Burnham, and Jordan...