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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...

June Grace "Reid" Tantanella

June Grace "Reid" Tantanella

Mar 20, 2017

June Tantanella went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2017. She was 89 yrs. old. June was born on July 6, 1927. She was married to Francis P. Tantanella. They are survived by four sons, Mike, Gary (Donna), John (Bonnie), Don (Linda).  She was blessed with ‘11’ grandchildren and ‘12’ great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

James F. "Jim" Callow

James F. "Jim" Callow

Mar 18, 2017

James F. Callow (Jim), formerly of Livonia, MI, died at home March 18, 2017 at the age of 87. He was a wonderful man loved by family and friends.  Born in Detroit, MI, June 19, 1929, Jim was the youngest son of William and Maude (VanDusen) Callow and brother to William (deceased).  He graduated from Redford High School in Detroit...

Gary Roger Jones

Gary Roger Jones

Mar 16, 2017

Gary Jones passed away March 16, 2017 at the age of 74. He was born August 29, 1942 to the late Owen and Luanna Jones. He is the beloved husband of Judith for 54 years; loving father of Michael Kevin and Matthew Aaron (Lauren); dear grandfather of Levi Joseph and Everley Quinn; brother of Diane (Ronald) Vervaecke; brother in law of...

Jerome Joseph Golus Jr.

Jerome Joseph Golus Jr.

Mar 7, 2017

Jerome Joseph Golus Jr passed away March 7, 2017 at the age of 60. He was born September 1, 1956 to Jerome Joseph, Sr and Joan Marie (nee Kujawa) in Dearborn, Michigan. For 28 years, he has been the loving, life companion of Susan Hilt and her children, Steven (Natalie), Eric (Kelly), Jonathan, and Kimberly (Ricky). Grandchildren, Ava, Lilly, Izzy, Abbi...

Helen Theresa "Butka" Krolik

Helen Theresa "Butka" Krolik

Mar 1, 2017

Helen was taken away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 to join her husband, Joseph S. Krolik, and her brothers and sisters who preceded her in passing. Helen lived for over a hundred years loving her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and others who touched her life in many ways.  She especially loved the care givers from the wonderful staff at the...

Jean Gwendola "Graham" Kottke

Jean Gwendola "Graham" Kottke

Feb 27, 2017

Jean G. Kottke passed away February 27, 2017 at the age of 96. She was born June 27, 1920 to William and Harriet (Sternberg) Graham in Bad Axe, Michigan. She is the wife of the late Arnold Kottke; dear mother of Arlene Lashmet, Jeannette Strobel and the late Patricia Kottke; loving grandmother of four and great-grand mother of four. Please...

Harold James Dickson

Harold James Dickson

Feb 19, 2017

Harold Dickson passed away February 19, 2017 at the age 88. Beloved Husband of Carol.  Dear Father of David (Ellen),  Gayle (James) Gibbons and Bruce (Benita). Grandfather of Kelly, Andrea, Chris, Scott, Michael, Andrew and Caitlin. Great Grandfather of 4. Brother of Sandi Bingham. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 2:00 - 8:00 PM at MANNS FAMILY FUNERAL...

Anne Clara Pritchard

Anne Clara Pritchard

Feb 13, 2017

Anne Clara (Krizov) Pritchard (February 2, 1922 - February 13, 2017) passed away surrounded by her children and grandchildren at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Northville, MI.   Anne was born in Caro, MI and graduated from Caro High School in 1939. She married husband Leon in 1946.   Anne was an American Red Cross volunteer, and a Deacon and...

John L. Wertz

John L. Wertz

Feb 8, 2017

John L. Wertz passed away February 8, 2017 at the age of 93. He was born February 7, 1924 in Holloway, Ohio to Samuel and Mary Martha. John is the loving father of Barbara Heller, Susan Sigwerth, John A. Wertz, Trudy Snider and Tracy Wertz; dear grandfather of Christopher, Eugene, Leslie, Aaron, Michael, Christina, Stephanie, Sierra, Jessica, Tiffany, Sarah and...

Francis Alfred Yezbick

Francis Alfred Yezbick

Feb 4, 2017

Francis Yezbick passed away February 4, 2017 at the age of 82. He is the beloved husband of the late Janet. He graduated from U of D High School in 1952, University of Detroit in 1956 and U of M in 1958. He was a professor at Henry Ford Community College for 40 yrs. Francis is survived by his son,...

Donald Lee Houston

Donald Lee Houston

Feb 1, 2017

Donald Lee Passed away suddenly on Wednesday February 1st, at the age of 50. Don was born in Livonia, Michigan to Virginia and Donald C. Houston. He has one brother; James and his wife Kimberly. Don is the loving father to Victoria Sue, Andrew Dean and Jonathon James "JJ". Uncle to EJ and Sam and loved by many aunts and...

Alberta "Quinn" Boyle

Alberta "Quinn" Boyle

Jan 29, 2017

Alberta Boyle was born April 5, 1919 to Archie Charles and Henrietta Quinn (Wade) in Dereham, Ontario. She was the oldest of three sisters. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan in the 1920’s where she attended school. Alberta married Calvert Clarence Boyle (deceased) on October 29, 1938. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on April 27, 1944....

Zachare "Ball" Ball-Mckane

Zachare "Ball" Ball-Mckane

Jan 27, 2017

Zachare Ball-McKane was known as “Sugar” to her family and closest friends, a nickname that was rooted in her Greek heritage but also perfectly reflected her sweet disposition and always-caring, helpful attitude. Ball-McKane, who was a longtime reporter and obituary writer for the Detroit Free Press before launching a second career in environmental clean-up and protection, died January 27th at...

Gabriel Scarsella

Gabriel Scarsella

Jan 25, 2017

Gabriel Scarsella was born May 2nd, 1942 to Giuseppe and Ida Scarsella (Notarantonio) in the small town of Corbellino, L’Aquila  Italy. He was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters.  Gabriel spent the first 14 years of his life in Italy with his family, until emigrating to the United States with his older sister Filomena in 1956. After arriving in...

Mildred Rachel "Walosin" Kalanik

Mildred Rachel "Walosin" Kalanik

Jan 19, 2017

Mildred Kalanik passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the age of 87. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Michael and Mary Walosin. She is the beloved wife of Joseph; dear mother of Joseph (Lynn), Judith Tomczak, and David (Catherine); loving grandmother of 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation for Mildred will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 from...