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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...

Dorothy Bruce

Dorothy Bruce

Jan 11, 2017

Dorothy passed away peacefully in her home on January 11, 2017. Dear Mother of Gordon Bruce (Angie) and Karen (Kevin) Beer. A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday January 28th, 2017 from 10:30 AM until time of service at 11:30 AM at the: Manns Family Funeral Home 17000 Middlebelt Road (South of Six Mile Road) Livonia

Raymond Daniel Weller

Raymond Daniel Weller

Jan 11, 2017

Visitation for Raymond will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 12 Noon until 3:00 PM with a Time of Remembrance at 2:00 PM, at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Ronald Thomas Simons

Ronald Thomas Simons

Jan 5, 2017

Visitation for Ronald will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 11:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154.

Andrew Murch Forbes

Andrew Murch Forbes

Dec 25, 2016

Andrew is the beloved husband of Patricia; Loving father of Eamonn; Dear son of Robert and Jill; Grandson of Peggy Dagg; Brother of Matthew (Rachael) and Kenneth. Family will receive friends Wednesday, December 28, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM with a Memorial Service at 5:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia, 48154. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial...

William Luther "Bill" Warren

William Luther "Bill" Warren

Dec 23, 2016

William "Bill" Warren passed away at the age of 93. He is the beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Kay (Kathryn). Dear father of Brent (Kathleen), Scott (Tina), Lorie (Karl) Monroe and Todd (Maria). Loving grandfather of Chris, Michael and Jesse.  Brother of the late Robert and Sara Lou. Bill was an administrator for 40 years for the Livonia...