All Obituaries

Timothy Jon “The Hawk” Hawkins, 80, of Livonia passed away July 4, 2020. Tim was born in Detroit on November 11, 1939 to Grant and Doretha Hawkins. He graduated from Clarenceville High School in 1958.   Tim was married to Ruth (nee. Williams) on January 15, 1966; they were married 54 years.   When he was not working as a carpenter for Bob Stern Building Company, Tim enjoyed playing and watching all sports, but he particularly loved modified fast pitch, which he...

  Mary Amelia LaFrance, 70, of Livonia passed away June 25, 2020. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on August 8, 1949 to George and Polly (nee. Tompkins) Maldonado.   Mary was full of life and had a wonderfully zany sense of humor. She loved to laugh and make others laugh too. She enjoyed the beach and sunbathing and one of her favorite places was at the Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey. But most of all, she loved her family, especially spending time with her...

  Judith "Judy" Ann Reeg, 89, of Livonia passed away June 17, 2020. Judy was born in Sciotoville, OH on May 1, 1931 to Garnet and Charles Schwartz.   Judy was married to Lowell Reeg with whom she shared 4 daughters. She was a loving mother to Cathy Moran (Mark Sabin), Karen (John) Govender, Laura Reeg, and Paula (the late Jason) Smith. Loving gramma to Andrea Govender (Curtis Chauvin), Avanthi Govender and Sitara Govender (Rob Cousineau). Proud great-gramma to Arlo,...

  Jennie Semeniuk, 93, of Livonia, passed away June 9, 2020. She was born in Manitoba, Canada on November 24, 1926 to Peter and Mary Mitchell.   Jennie married Nicholas Semeniuk on June 18, 1949; they were married 64 years.   She worked as a seamstress at General Motors Fisher Body. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, dogs, sewing, cooking, arts and crafts, and dancing. She was a member of UAW Union and Eagles Club.   Jennie is survived by her sons, Darryl (Jill)...

  Patricia June Mitsopoulos passed away June 8, 2020. She was born in Detroit on February 22, 1936 to Leo and Mary (nee. Adams) Marine.   Patricia married Pete Mitsopoulos on October 26, 1957. They were married for 62 years.     She is survived by her son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Christina and two grandchildren, Sevaste and Cyril.   Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Pete and son, Richard.   Visitation for...

Robert “Bob” Parpart, age 87, a resident of Livonia for 61 years, passed away on June 1, 2020.  Bob is the beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” Parpart; dear father of Linda (James) Moore; grandfather of Kaitlyn Moore. Bob was born in Detroit on February 20, 1933 to Peter and Cecelia Parpart.  He graduated from St. Mary’s of Redford High School and continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree from the University of Detroit. Bob was married to...

Michael “Mike” Allen Brossy, age 91, of Livonia, passed away June 6, 2020. He was born December 11, 1928 in Detroit to George Duncan Brossier and Alice Brossier.   Mike loved Jazz all of his life. He also loved sports of any kind, particularly football. He enjoyed racing, especially hydroplane racing, attending those races on the Detroit River for at least 50 consecutive years. Mike was loved by many and will be missed.   Mike is survived by his children, Sharon...

  Angela Marie Respecki, 92, of Livonia, passed away on May 27, 2020.   Angela was born in Detroit to Mary (nee. Kucharek) and Bruno Muszynski. She graduated from St. Florian High School in Hamtramck. Angela was married to Lawrence Clarence Respecki on August 27, 1949. They were married for 64 years.   Angela is survived by her 7 children: Gary, Linda (Antonio) Foglia, Sharon Respecki, Diane Richards Respecki, Kevin, Dennis (Mallisa), and Julie (Graham) Ford. Loving...

Mildred Joan Kloss passed away April 27, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born November 23, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Michael and Anna Adamcik. Mildred grew up and graduated from high school in Ramey, PA.   After graduation, Mildred moved to Detroit for work. She was a waitress and worked at several restaurants before finding her position at House of Leon in Livonia, where she retired from.   Mildred was a longtime, active member of St. Genevieve – St. Maurice Catholic...

  Carl Richard Groth, a long time resident of Livonia Michigan, passed away on May 8, 2020. He was born May 8, 1928. Carl joins his loving wife Stella and son Kenneth.   Survived by his long loving companion Flora, son Karl, daughter in law Lori, grandchildren Zachary, Jonathan, Emily and Christopher.   Carl enjoyed many active years with the VFW. He was an avid golfer and hunter.   A family gathering will be held Wednesday, May 13th from 10:00 AM until the time of...