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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
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
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)
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
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.
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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...
Edward Walter Butkiewicz
Apr 17, 2021
Edward W. Butkiewicz went to be with Our Lord April 17, 2021 at home with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Jean (Chrusciel) for over 64 years. He was the loving father of the late David (2016), Diane (Bill) Reynolds, Daniel and grandfather of Christina. Cherished brother of Robert (Judy) and Thomas Butkiewicz. He...
Kenneth Gerald Bruce
Apr 14, 2021
Kenneth G. Bruce passed away April 14, 2021 at the age of 93. He was a proud Italian American, who served his country in the U. S. Army. Kenneth owned an excavating company with his father and two brothers; later a bowling alley and ice-cream store in Gatlinburg, TN. Kenneth enjoyed eating at many of the Detroit Area Italian eateries,...
Grace Marie Plaza (Campagiorni)
Apr 13, 2021
Grace Marie (Campagiorni) Plaza, 65 of Livonia Michigan, passed away on April 13th, 2021. Grace was born in Detroit on May 23rd, 1955 to Orlando Sr. and Rose Campagiorni. She graduated from St. Andrew High School in 1973. Grace was married to Dennis F. Plaza on June 28th, 1975; they were married for nearly 46 years. Grace worked at the...
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