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Pasqua Soave

Pasqua Soave

Jun 16, 2017

Pasqua Soave passed away June 16, 2017 at the age of 75. She was the beloved wife of the late Domenico; She is the loving grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer, Michael, Dominic and Anthony; dear great-grandmother of three; devoted sister of Lisa Vespa.   Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 20th from 3:00 – 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00...

Robert Edward "Bob" Pinkowski

Robert Edward "Bob" Pinkowski

Jun 9, 2017

Robert Edward Pinkowski “Bob”, passed away June 9, 2017 at the age of 67. He was born June 3, 1950 in Pontiac, Michigan to Archie and Alice. Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He is the beloved husband of Deborah; loving father of Robert A. (Donna) and Joseph L.; devoted grandpa of Robert M. and Ryan A.; dearest brother of...

Diana Louise Stahl

Diana Louise Stahl

May 22, 2017

Diana L. Stahl passed away peacefully May 22, 2017 at the age of 66. She was born January 4, 1951 in Detroit to Roger and Leona (Nickasch) Stahl.   Diana is a graduate of Ladywood High School in Livonia, received a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University and her Master’s Degree from Harvard University. She served in the Peace Corp...

Jimmy Joe Hernandez

Jimmy Joe Hernandez

May 11, 2017

Jimmy Joe Hernandez Jimmy Hernandez, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, age 62 passed away May 11, 2017.  He was cherished by many friends and family. He is survived by his children Carlos, Olivia and Malissa (Jerod). Grandchildren Olympia, Orlando, Romeo, Edmund and Gabriel. He is preceded in death by his eldest sister Mary Lou, he is also survived by...

Joseph Francis Starr

Joseph Francis Starr

May 11, 2017

Age 83 May 11, 2017 passed away surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife Annis of 59 years. Loving father of Cathy Marsh, Jean (Dan) Fortushniak, Michael (Valerie) Starr, Peggy (Randy) Cronenwett and Mary Starr-Spencer. Grandfather of Kyle, Bradley, Jonathan, Kelly (Matt), Natalie, Heather, Brandon, Shannon, Randy Jr. (Lindsay), Gary, Alex and Andrew.  Great Grandfather...

Arline Lan Hing Quan

Arline Lan Hing Quan

May 8, 2017

Arline passed away on May 8, 2017 at the age of 88 at her home in Ypsilanti. Visitation for Arline will be held on Saturday morning, May 13th, from 10 AM until 11 AM, followed by burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Livonia. MI

Sarah Ann Miller

Sarah Ann Miller

May 1, 2017

Sarah Ann Miller, age 25, passed away May 1, 2017 from her injuries in a car accident. She is survived by her twin sister Marie Miller, mother Therese Toutant, father Robert Miller and extended family.  Visitation was held on Wednesday May 3rd at the MANNS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 17000 Middlebelt Road, Livonia. A Memorial Picnic will be held in the...

Oreste Vincent Sagripanti

Oreste Vincent Sagripanti

Apr 29, 2017

Oreste Vincent Sagripanti passed away April 29, 2017 at the age of 91. He was the loving husband of the late Mary Lillian (Raggio); dearly beloved father of Mary Sagripanti and the late Joseph Sagripanti; loving brother of Nell Sagripanti and the late Anne Policelli; beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Friday, May 5, 2017...

Katherine Lee "Mc Arthur" House

Katherine Lee "Mc Arthur" House

Apr 27, 2017

Katherine Lee House, 63, of Westland passed away on Thursday April 27, 2017. It was her wishes that she be cremated and interred with her brother David McArthur and her mother Annie McArthur at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. There will be a wake with family and friends on Wednesday at the home of her son William K. House II. Kathy was...

Betty June "Simpson" Tripp

Betty June "Simpson" Tripp

Apr 27, 2017

Betty June Tripp passed away April 27, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Highland Park, MI to Walter and Montana Simpson on June 27, 1926. Betty married Robert “Bob” Tripp on April 27, 1946 and they were married 71 years to the day. Betty was a school secretary for Livonia Public Schools and enjoyed researching genealogy, reading...

Robert Earl Brickan

Robert Earl Brickan

Apr 25, 2017

Robert Earl Brickan, 84, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away at home on April 25, 2017.   Robert was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1932.  He graduated from Cooley High School, and after serving three years in the army, received his Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University.  He was employed as a draftsman at Detroit Diesel in Redford, and...

Ann "Dorothy" Soderblom

Ann "Dorothy" Soderblom

Apr 18, 2017

Ann Soderblom (Dorothy), 83, of Livonia MI (formerly Harrison and Westland, MI), passed away on April 18th, 2017.   The memorial service will be held Friday, April 21, at 11:00 AM at Alpha Baptist Church, 28051 W. Chicago, Livonia, MI, preceded by a gathering at 10:00 AM.    Ann was born in Altoona, PA, on March 11th, 1934.  She graduated from...

Patricia Jean "Walri" Kilroy

Patricia Jean "Walri" Kilroy

Apr 17, 2017

Funeral Mass for Patricia will be held Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty, Plymouth, 48170.   Memorial donations in memory of Patricia can be made to: Angela Hospice 14100 Newburgh Road Livonia, Michigan 48154

Barbara Ann "Bean" Firman

Barbara Ann "Bean" Firman

Apr 10, 2017

Barbara Ann Firman, 82 of Livonia, Michigan passed away on April 10, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 12, 1935.  She was a homemaker that enjoyed baking wonderful cakes and cookies for her family and friends. She loved working in her garden, watching golf and baseball. Barbara was married to Gerald Firman...

Earl William Blohm

Earl William Blohm

Apr 10, 2017

Earl W. Blohm, 86, of Livonia, passed away April 10, 2017. Earl was born in Mt. Clemens, MI on September 11, 1930, on his father’s birthday – what a great present! The oldest of three siblings, he was raised on a dairy farm and before leaving for school, had to help his dad milk cows. He rode his tricycle to...

Edward "Ted" Mccarthy

Edward "Ted" Mccarthy

Mar 27, 2017

Edward “Ted” McCarthy of Livonia, passed away March 27, 2017 at the age of 65. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 22, 1951. Ted married Kathy Markey on December 16, 1977; they were married 39 years. Since his retirement, he enjoyed painting motorcycles, watching hockey and NASCAR. Ted is the beloved husband of Kathy; loving father of Andrea...

Guy Philip Laroo

Guy Philip Laroo

Mar 26, 2017

Guy Laroo, 71, a long time resident of Livonia, MI died March 26, 2017, at St Mary Mercy Hospital.  Guy was born in Torhout, Belgium on February 20, 1946.  He moved to Canada as a young boy and then immigrated to the United States. Guy was a multisport varsity athlete (football, basketball, baseball, and track) and proud graduate of Servite...

Doreen Michelle Beauchamp

Doreen Michelle Beauchamp

Mar 25, 2017

Doreen Michelle Beauchamp, age 43, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on March 25, 2017. Doreen is survived by her mother, Barbara Beauchamp; best friend and soul mate, Bill Adams; siblings, John (Janine) Beauchamp, Thom (Jackie) Beauchamp, and Suzie (Jared) Willmott; and many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her father, Robert J. Beauchamp. Doreen’s life was one...

Dorothy Louise "Edwards" Crook

Dorothy Louise "Edwards" Crook

Mar 24, 2017

Dorothy Louise Edwards Crook passed away the evening of Friday, March 24, 2017 at the age of 96. On February, 1, 1921, Dorothy was born in Flat Rock, Tennessee to Silver Bowling and Thomas Edwards. Dorothy married in 1940 to her husband, Richard Homer Crook, who proceeded her in death. Dorothy and Richard moved to Detroit, Michigan when Richard was...

Vincent J. Rouse

Vincent J. Rouse

Mar 22, 2017

Vincent passed away in Cape Coral, Florida on March 22, 2017 at the age of 79. He is the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Klann) Rouse and dear father of Scott (Becky), Matthew, Ethan (Keshea) and Kyle. Loving grandfather of Rachel and Emma and brother of Patricia Montgomery. Funeral Mass will be held for Vincent on Wednesday, March 29, at...