Obituaries

Jul 1, 2025

Lee Harold Dillon, 81, Livonia, Mi. passed away July 1, 2025. Lee was born in Jackson, Michigan on November 28, 1943 to Katheryn and Albert Dillon. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1961 and went on to attend Jackson Jr. College, University of Michigan, Wayne State University and John Marshall School of Law in Chicago, Illinois.

Lee was married to...

Jun 23, 2025

Warren “Butch” Vernon Bright II, 81, of Livonia, MI passed away on June 23, 2025. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on February 5, 1944, to Warren Vernon Bright and Esther (nee. Winn). He graduated from Wayne Memorial Hight School in 1963.

Butch was married to Karen Branch on May 9, 1993 and they were happily married for 33 years.

Butch worked...

Jun 22, 2025

James "Jim" Roye

September 5, 1925 - June 22, 2025

James "Jim" Roye began his life's journey in the small town of Smoots, Virginia, where he was born to James Edward and Viola Young Roye on September 5, 1925. Known to family and childhood friends as "Jimmie," he was raised with the timeless values of resilience, purpose, and service that would become...

Jun 22, 2025

Esther (nee. Rice) Earl of Allen Park, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2025 at the age of 96.

Born on July 19, 1928, in Bell County, Kentucky, as the youngest child of Palestine and Elisabeth Rice, Esther lived a life grounded in kindness and faith - to her family, friends and, above all, to the Lord....

Jun 16, 2025

Bernadette Irene Cowher, 81, of Livonia, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was known for her warmth, humor, devotion to family, and unwavering faith in God. Bernadette is predeceased by her parents Bruno Ulinski and Stella Webb (Donald), son Thomas, and great-granddaughter Gabriella.

She leaves behind her...

Jun 4, 2025

Marilyn Clare Jenkins Ramirez was born on July 30, 1947 to Milta and Maurice Goehmann in Detroit, Michigan. Marilyn was better known as “#3” or “Puddy” to her brother Glenn and sisters Renie, Gretchen, and Holly. She graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School where she was cheerleading captain and a synchronized swimmer. After getting her degree in education at Eastern...

Jun 2, 2025

Gloria Jean Strauch-Mark "G", 81, of Northville, Michigan passed away on June 2nd, 2025.

Gloria was born in the city of Wayne, Michigan, on December 15th, 1943 to Elizabeth Dodd and Orland Shagene. She graduated from Bentley High School (class of ‘62) and continued her education earning an associates of Applied Science of Nursing from Schoolcraft College.

Gloria was married to John...

May 25, 2025

On May 25, 2025, Nancy Carol Mehelich passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was surrounded by an abundance of love.

Nancy was a career Registered Nurse with Providence Hospital. She found the most joy in working in the maternity ward, neo-natal care unit, and labor and delivery. Her greatest joy was her family.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 48...

May 24, 2025

Arthur Bert Trowbridge, 90 years, of Farmington Hills, MI, passed away on May 24, 2025. He was born in Southfield, Michigan on November 4, 1934 to Emmett & Dolly Trowbridge.

Bert was married to Cynthia on March 12, 1955 and they were able to celebrate 70 years together.

Bert worked as a Power Service Leader for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 1992...

Apr 25, 2025

Diana Elaine Jackson, age 79, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 29, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Alice Schwarz. She graduated from Clarenceville High School in 1963.

Diana married William Jackson on January 23, 1965. They were married for 60 years.

Diana worked as a head cashier at the...

Apr 23, 2025

Mary Ann Statetzny, age 88, died on April 23, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born on January 9, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Frank and Florence Rucinski. On May 2, 1959, Mary Ann married William A. Statetzny in Dearborn, Michigan.

She is survived by her husband, William; two daughters and two sons, Linda (Steven) Rogers, Lori...

Apr 17, 2025

Visitation for Suma will be held Saturday, April 19th from 2:00 - 7:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home.

The funeral service for Suma will be held Monday, April 21st at 10:30 AM at Manns Family Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Parkview Memorial Cemetery following the service.

Apr 8, 2025

Angel Gonzalez passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1957 in Chicago.

Angel met his match, Diane, in 1992, and married in 1996. They have 4 children, 1 grandchild, and grand fur-babies.

Angel was a man who believed in hard work, and after 32 years, retired from General Motors. Family meant everything to him, and he was...

Apr 7, 2025

Mark Thomas Pheney, aged 64, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025.

Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 21, 1960, to Gloria Ann and Thomas Bernard Pheney. Mark graduated from Harrison High School and went on to attend Schoolcraft College.

Mark was a sweet and gentle soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. From...

Apr 5, 2025

Barbara Lee Conine (nee. Maurer) entered this world on May 21st, 1936 with the purpose of filling people’s lives with laughter and love. She was born in Albion, Michigan to Fay Franklin Maurer and Lucille Winifred Maurer (nee. Marshall). Growing up Barb was passionate about horses, singing songs to her friends and walking to the local candy store to get...

Apr 3, 2025

Kamlesh Kumari-Lobo, age 84, of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away on 3 April 2025 after electing hospice care at home when faced with a diagnosis of metastatic cancer.

Kamlesh was born at home (21 Ring Street, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanganyika) on 21 February 1941 to Sardar Awtar Singh and Indar Kaur Singh. The first school Kamlesh attended was an all girls Muslim school...

Apr 2, 2025

John T. Kandow, 79, of Livonia Michigan, passed away Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025.

John was born in Detroit Michigan, on March 28, 1946 to Felix and Julia Kandow. He was the youngest of 8 children. John went to Chadsey High School before entering an apprenticeship into Chrysler.

John married the love of his life, Carol, in 1965. They have been married for...

Mar 28, 2025

Raymond Rousseau

‘Well done, good and faithful servant…’

Raymond Francis Rousseau (Jim), of Farmington Hills passed away at home with family on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the age of 91.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on McGraw Street in the shadow of Olympia Stadium on October 28, 1933 to Evelyn Rose (nee. Van Kirk) and Francis Joseph Rousseau. Ray lived his first 74...

Mar 12, 2025

Mar 12, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Matthew Joseph Bauer on March 12, 2025, at the age of 48. Born on June 13, 1976, in Southfield, Michigan, Matt was the beloved son of Kathy (Kaczmarek) and the late Norman Bauer.

Matt was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Preparatory High School and went on to earn his...