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William Lazo Kosta
Oct 26, 2023
William L. Kosta (Bill), 86 of Novi, Michigan passed away on October 26, 2023. William was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 11, 1937, to Lazo and Margaret Kosta.
He graduated from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit. William worked for the associated press before entering the army in 1960. Where he served in Korea. He then went on to...
Donna Jean Lithgow
Oct 14, 2023
Donna Jean Lithgow, age 74, of Garden City, Michigan, passed from this life on October 14th, 2023.
Donna was born in Elmhurst Illinois on July 13th 1949, to parents Walter and Betty Bailey. The family moved to Detroit, Michigan when she was very young - and then to Livonia where Donna attended public school. She graduated from Livonia Franklin...
Sandra M. Laroo
Oct 13, 2023
Sandra Laroo, 73, a long-time resident of Livonia, MI died October 13, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI.
Sandy was born in Highland Park, MI on October 6, 1950. She grew up in Detroit prior to her family finally settling in Oak Park, MI where she graduated from Oak Park High School in 1968. She graduated from...
Joanna Olivia Roye
Oct 12, 2023
Joanna Olivia Roye was a kind and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She passed into the Kingdom of the Lord on October 12, 2023, at the age of 95. She would most aptly be described as a woman of quiet devotion.
Joanna, known to the family as Joe, was born to John G. Boyd and Hettie...
Doris Elaine Knecht
Oct 8, 2023
Doris Knecht died Sunday, October 8, 2023, aged 100 years old. She was born in Kitchener, Ontario Canada on 30 January 1923, the oldest child of Ahrhard Werner Wettlaufer and Martha (Buddenhagen) Wettlaufer.
She was married to Thomas Wilson Knecht on 30 June 1949 until his death May 27, 1995. They had two children, Tom and Cyndi.
Doris is survived...
Robert Adrian Cousino
Oct 2, 2023
Robert Adrian Cousino, living in Northville, Michigan, passed away on October 2, 2023, his 96th birthday. He was born in Detroit Michigan on October 2, 1927 to Elton Paul and Bessie Ann (nee Beaubien) Cousino. Robert was affectionately known as “Bob.” He went to St. Gabriel Elementary school and Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit’s southwest side. He worked as...
Robert Neil Worden
Sep 28, 2023
Robert Neil Worden (Bob), 95, of Novi, Michigan, passed away on September 28, 2023. Bob was born in Fairview, Montana on May 18, 1928 to Robert and Mildred Worden. He graduated from Fairview High School and continued on to receive Bachelors and Masters degrees in Business Administration from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Bob was married to Grace Rita Wiza on...
Richard William Kahl
Sep 22, 2023
Richard William Kahl, age 70, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023. Richard was born in Highland Park, Michigan on March 22, 1953 to Donald F. and Virginia E. (nee Lowe) Kahl. He graduated from Redford High School in Detroit and took a few college courses.
The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Rich....
Steven Wesley Stewart
Sep 20, 2023
Steven Wesley Stewart, 35, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on September 20th 2023.
Steven was born in Monroe County on February 9th, 1988 to William and Christine Stewart. He graduated from Franklin High School in 2006.
Steven worked a number of odd jobs, including maintenance man, and was often a fill in babysitter serving as the "fun" uncle. He...
Daniel Paul Halling, II
Sep 13, 2023
Daniel Paul Halling, II, age 88, of Novi, Michigan passed away on September 13, 2023.
Dan was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 26, 1934 to Daniel and Mary Halling. Dan graduated from St. Leo High School as a star basketball player. He continued playing basketball as a student at the University of Detroit where he earned a Bachelor’s degree.
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Raymond Justin Horner
Sep 12, 2023
Raymond Justin Horner, born November 3, 1941, passed away at Providence Hospital in Southfield on September 12, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a proud resident of Livonia for over 34 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rhoda; son Christopher (Samantha); granddaughters, Elaine and Autumn; siblings Jackie, Barbara, Bob and Dan, and many nieces,...
Joseph T. Semonick
Sep 12, 2023
Joseph T. Semonick (aka “Smoky”) of Troy, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023 with loving family by his side. He is the beloved husband of 72 years to the late Margaret Semonick, the love of his life, who passed just a few months prior. Born in Tower Hill, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1929, he is the son...
Andrew John George
Sep 12, 2023
Andrew “Andy” John George, 72, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on September 12, 2023.
He was born in Detroit on May 12, 1951 to Alex and Mary George. He graduated from Bentley High School in 1969.
Andy was married to Lori Fitzgerald on December 15, 1979; they were married 43 years.
Andy was a multi-talented automotive, motorcycle, and vintage scooter...
Robert Michael Ascencio
Sep 11, 2023
Robert Ascencio passed away September 11, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born October 8, 1958 in Detroit, MI to Moises and Delphine Ascencio. He graduated from Annapolis High School and worked at Sweden House restaurant in Allen Park, MI.
Robert had a talent for assembling model cars and airplanes.
Robert is survived by his...
Carol Lee Wiser
Sep 4, 2023
"An angel lived among usA gift from God above.She showered us with kindnessAnd shared her love"-unknown author
Carol Wiser was a beautiful, giving and creative soul. Her love of singing, violin and music was her joy. Her creativity transitioned over to her beautiful painting and floral design. But the joy in her life came later with her beautiful grandchildren whom...
Raymond Alvin Olthouse
Aug 25, 2023
Raymond (Ray) A. Olthouse, age 96, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on August 25, 2023.
Ray was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 6, 1927 to George and Ada. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then graduated from University of Detroit with a bachelor degree in accounting.
Ray was married to June Patricia (Pat)...
David Henry Carlson
Aug 25, 2023
David Henry Carlson, Sr (Dave, Pops), 84 years old, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away August 25, 2023 at home in the loving arms of his wife, Cynthia (Cindy).
Dave was born in Redford, Michigan on February 5, 1939 to Henry and Florence (nee Nadeau) Carlson. He grew up in Livonia, Michigan with his three siblings, attended high school for...
Janet Leonora Schooley
Aug 22, 2023
A Memorial Gathering for Janet will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:30 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 3:30 pm at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, Livonia 48154
Carole Lee Novicoff
Aug 19, 2023
Carole Lee Novicoff, 82, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023.
Carole was born in Los Angeles, California on October 20, 1940 to Herschel and Ruby Womack. She graduated from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California.
Carole worked as a Health and Welfare, Pension and Legal Fund Auditor for UFCW Local 876....
Sherry Diana Jones
Aug 18, 2023
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
She fought a good fight…
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