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Robert James Cummings

Robert James Cummings

Jul 29, 2021

Robert J. Cummings, (Bob), 78 years old, of Livonia, Michigan and Lighthouse Point Florida, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Robert was born in Ecorse, Michigan on September 8, 1942, the son to the late Edward Cummings and Mary (Schmitt) Cummings. He graduated from Saint Francis Xavier High School (class of ‘60)....

Joseph Aloysius Dougherty

Joseph Aloysius Dougherty

Jul 29, 2021

Joseph Aloysius Dougherty, Sr., 91 years old, of Livonia, MI passed away with his wife by his side on July 29, 2021. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a sense of humor. Despite his medical issues, Joe was a soldier until the end. Joe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on...

Catherine Pezoli (Humecki)

Catherine Pezoli (Humecki)

Jul 25, 2021

Catherine Pezoli (Kay), age 92, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on July 25, 2021. Catherine was born in Carnegie, Pennsylvania on April 10, 1929 to Stephen and Justine Humecki. When she was 10 years old her father moved the family to Livonia MI. Catherine was married to Julius Pezoli on September 23, 1949 in Detroit MI. They had one daughter,...

Merold H. Eichsteadt

Merold H. Eichsteadt

Jul 25, 2021

Merold “Mel” H. Eichsteadt, 83, of Livonia, MI passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 He was born in Dearborn, MI on March 21, 1938, to Henry and Josephine Eichsteadt. Merold was married to Rosalie on May 11, 1957; they were married for 62 years. Merold worked as a Produce Manager for the Borman Food Corporation for 38 years. He...

Mary Elizabeth Rohn

Mary Elizabeth Rohn

Jul 23, 2021

Mary Rohn passed away July 23, 2021, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Bob Rohn; dear mother of Mike (Cindi), Deb (Jim) McDonald, Sandy (Chris) Bonner, Barb (Guy) Balok, and Tricia (Bill) Hunter; cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation for Mary will be held Tuesday, July 27th from 2:00 -...

Donald Robert Rauschert

Donald Robert Rauschert

Jul 21, 2021

Donald "Don" Robert Rauschert, 69, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on July 21, 2021. Don was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 24, 1952 to Rudolph and Adelyne Rauschert. At the age of three, he moved to Detroit and then to Livonia, Michigan. Don graduated from Clarenceville High School, and he continued taking classes at Schoolcraft College and at...

Lillian Helen Placzek (Horak)

Lillian Helen Placzek (Horak)

Jul 18, 2021

Lillian Helen Placzek, 92, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on July 18th, 2021. Lillian was born in Springwells Township, Michigan (which today is Dearborn) on November 28, 1928 to Martin and Mary Horak. She graduated from Mackenzie High School and continued on to business school after graduation. Lillian worked in the payroll department...

James Edward Verheule

James Edward Verheule

Jul 10, 2021

James E. VerHeule, of Clinton Township, passed away July 10, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born April 6, 1947, to James M. and Irma (nee. Weher) in Detroit. James graduated from Franklin High School in Livonia and continued to receive a Bachelor of Business from Eastern Michigan University. He was married to Loretta on December 18, 1998;...

Salvatore "Sam" Busuito Jr.

Salvatore "Sam" Busuito Jr.

Jun 18, 2021

Salvatore “Sam” Busuito Jr. of Livonia, Michigan passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 18, 2021 at the age of 58. Sam, the youngest of six, grew up in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. He was raised by his beloved mom in a single-parent household with 2 older sisters, 3 older brothers,...

Jean Marie Crawford (Letourneau)

Jean Marie Crawford (Letourneau)

Jun 15, 2021

Marie Jeanne Annette “Jean” Crawford, 100, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away June 15, 2021. Jean was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 13, 1921, to Francois and Adelia (Dion) Letourneau. She married Reginald Crawford on April 24, 1943; they were married 66 years. Jean, known as “Nannie” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, radiated warmth and compassion—traits that helped her...

Helen Bertha Vadnais

Helen Bertha Vadnais

Jun 9, 2021

Helen Bertha Vadnais, 97, passed away peacefully in her Livonia, MI home on June 9, 2021. Helen was born on November 26, 1923 in Tapiola, MI to the late Paul and Pearl (Spearman) Papke. She spent many happy years among her family and friends, going to school, being involved in sports and participating in 4H Club. She married her high...

David Beckwith Miller

David Beckwith Miller

Jun 7, 2021

David Beckwith Miller of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 at the age of 90. He died peacefully of natural causes on the anniversary of his deceased wife (Dorothy’s) birthday. Dave was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 7, 1930 to Robert E. and Elizabeth K. Miller of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of his...

Rachel Bertha Kaledas (Hinnau)

Rachel Bertha Kaledas (Hinnau)

May 30, 2021

Rachel B. Kaledas of Westland, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born in Detroit on March 10, 1941 to Morris and Bertha (nee DeBacker) Hinnau. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Kaledas, in 1993. Rachel graduated from Nativity High School in 1959. After graduation, she enlisted in...

Teresa Lynn Turgeon (Klein)

Teresa Lynn Turgeon (Klein)

May 22, 2021

Teresa Klein Turgeon passed away at the age of 58, surrounded by loved ones, on May 22, 2021 in her home in Phoenix, AZ. She was born Feb. 11, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ to James Klein and Fran Vera. She was a 1981 graduate of Wayne Memorial High School and a 2005 College graduate of Henry Ford Community College when...

Silven Koltyk

Silven Koltyk

May 16, 2021

Silven Koltyk, 90, passed away May 16, 2021. He was born in Detroit on May 23, 1930 to Nicholas and Anastazia Koltyk. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Michigan in Music Education and Music Theory and continued his music profession for more than 70 years, playing his music at many celebrity functions. Silven played on many radio...

Dean Ellsworth Riling

Dean Ellsworth Riling

May 7, 2021

Dean E. Riling passed away May 7, 2021. He was born January 6, 1931 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to John and Erdean Riling. He is the beloved husband of Anna; loving father of Daniel (Linda), Gary (Darlene, Kevin (Kim), Linda Ann (Jerry) Busby, Pamela Kay (Rick) Murt and Debra (Garrett) Hain; cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 6; brother of...

Walter John Schmidt

Walter John Schmidt

May 4, 2021

Walt Schmidt, age 94, passed away on May 4, 2021 peacefully with family by his side. Walt was born in Pennsylvania in 1927. In 1928, his parents Josef and Anna moved to Detroit. Walt was raised in Detroit and at the age of 18 he joined the US Airforce just prior to the end of World War II and served...

Phyllis Blanche Eccleston (Ingram)

Phyllis Blanche Eccleston (Ingram)

Apr 22, 2021

Phyllis B. Eccleston, of Farmington Hills, formerly of East Tawas, Michigan, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Hunt’s Island, Burgeo, Newfoundland on May 27, 1930 to Frederick and Fanny (nee. Harris) Ingram. She was the sister of Alma, George, Fred, Winston, Howard, Edward, Sidney and Marie. She was married to John...

Refugia S. "Fury" Preciado (Sauceda)

Refugia S. "Fury" Preciado (Sauceda)

Apr 19, 2021

In our most loving memory of Refugia “Fury/Cuca” Preciado, who went home to be with our Lord on April 19, 2021 at the age of 67. Fury was born in Elsa,Texas on June 10, 1953 to Benigno and Rosa Sauceda. She was the oldest of 11 children. Fury was married to Javier Preciado on December 18,1971. This year marks their...

Ann Marie Donoghue (Boucher)

Ann Marie Donoghue (Boucher)

Apr 19, 2021

Ann Marie (Annie) Donoghue of Novi, MI passed away peacefully on April 19, 2021. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 27, 1929 to Irene and Benjamin Boucher. Annie was the eldest of seven children. Ann graduated from Redford High School in 1947 and was married to Bill Donoghue on August 27, 1949. Annie and Bill were married for...

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