All Obituaries

  Frances Takako Takahashi passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2018 after a long battle with Dementia. She was 94 year old.   Frances was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Kenji Takahashi, and is survived by her daughter Joyce (James), son Steven (Elizabeth), granddaughter Cara (Kyle), and sister Rose (Toaru).   Visitation for Frances will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10:00 am until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 noon at Manns Family...

    Thomas James Polderdyke passed away September 13, 2018 at the age of 64.   He is survived by his mother, Edith Helen Polderdyke; daughters, Michelle Haynes and Angela Rushlow; step-children, Tricia Tyrrell and Michael James; sister, Barbara Dimambro; brother, Roy Polderdyke; sister-in-law, Vicki Polderdyke; 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.   Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Sheena Polderdyke; father, George Polderdyke; brother, Dave...

  Joseph George Kalanik, age 92, of Redford Township passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 with his loving daughter and granddaughter at his side.   Joe was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on March 22,1926. He graduated from Coughlin High School and immediately enlisted in the US Army Air Corp.  in 1943.  He served our country as a Staff Sergeant with the 422nd Bomb Squadron in Germany during WWll until 1946.     He married his bride of 63 years, Mildred Rachel...

Kazuko (Arita) Francetic, of Livonia, passed away at age 85 on August 7, 2018. She was born on November 19, 1932 in Kakogawa, Japan.   Kazuko was married to the late Gerald L. Mueller. She was later remarried to the late James L. Francetic.   Kazuko had a long career as a seamstress which included working at Crowley’s, Lord & Taylor, and Hudsons. She had a passion for bridge, square dancing, and reading. She also volunteered her time at St. Mary Mercy...

    Mary R. Morski passed away August 18, 2018, at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late Cashimer; loving mother of Steven (Kathryn) and James (Ann); dear grandmother of Brian, Caitlin, Leah, Elizabeth, James and Joseph; great-grandmother of 14; sister of the late Patricia Burke.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.   

James Peter Bonenfant, Age 53, of Redford Michigan passed away on August 6, 2018 of a heart attack. James (Jim) was born in Detroit Michigan on June 25, 1965. He graduated from Benedictine Catholic High School and continued on to receive an associates degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology from Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn. Jim began his work career at the GM Proving Grounds in Milford MI working in the Safety / Crash Test Laboratory. After a few years, he moved on to work...

  Sondra Springsteen Coleman, age 48, passed away on August 4, 2018.   She was born on July 7, 1970 to Barry Springsteen and the late Lynda (French) Springsteen.    Her greatest love was for her two sons, Cameron and the late Joshua.   Sondra is survived by her son Cameron, her parents Barry and Sue, and many cousins. She also leaves behind her pet, Shawn the cat.   She was preceded in death by her son Joshua and her mother Lynda...

    Gerald really loved his Michigan State Spartans and because of this his family is encouraging family and friends to wear their Michigan State apparel for the visitation and service on Saturday.   Visitation for Gerald will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.   Family requests memorial donations in memory of Gerald to be made to: The National Breast...

  Vena Elizabeth (nee. Lentz) Sedore of Saline, Michigan passed away at age 87 on July 16, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.   She was born in Centerline, Michigan on November 15, 1930.  She graduated from Redford Union High School. Vena was married to James Albert Sedore on October 30,1948 and they were married for 49 years. He preceded her in death.   Vena is survived by her daughters, Deborah Sedore and Diane Arms (Jonathan); her...

Mrs. Barbara (nee. Cotter) Jeffrey, was born on January 17, 1928 in Emmett, Michigan and passed away at age 90 on July 15, 2018 in Livonia, Michigan. Barbara was married to the late Gordon Jeffrey. She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Peggy) Jeffrey, Michael (Suzanne) Jeffrey, John Jeffrey, Jay Jeffrey and daughter Susan (Stanley) Dobson; sister, Shirley Reinhart; and grandchildren, Ryan, Tyler, Mariah, Shelby, Nicole, and Chadwick. She also leaves behind her dog, Dexter. Barbara was...