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Ester M Yager

Ester M Yager

Apr 18, 2016

Ester M., age 86, passed away April 18, 2016. She was the beloved friend and caregiver of the late Sally Manns. Dear daughter of William and Myrtle Yager. She is survived by her brother Edwin (Judy); nephew Jon (Jamie) nieces Juline Lambert (John), Lori Cawley (Eddie), Suzanne Page (Kendal), Carol Theurer (Jim), Karen Timothy (Tracy); and twenty grandnephews and grandnieces....

Patrick Edward Contway

Patrick Edward Contway

Apr 18, 2016

Patrick passed away peacefully on April 18, 2016 at the age of 51, Dear son of Margaret "Peggy" and the late Edward. Loving father of Kala Contway and Derek Banka. Grandfather of McKenzie Contway. Brother of Eileen (Jeff) Reinhout. Uncle of Melanie (Todd Johnson) Reinhout and Michael Reinhout. Great Uncle to Samantha Reinhout Johnson. He is survived by his cousins, Aunts Barbara Joyce and Edith Contway. Patrick...

Thomas Anthony Kopp

Thomas Anthony Kopp

Apr 5, 2016

Thomas died suddenly on Tuesday April 5, at his home in Garden City at the age of 46. He is the loving father of Reanna Kopp.  Son of Linda McKeown and the late Walter Kopp, and will be dearly missed by his grandson Jaxton Martin. Brother of Kimberly Evans. Uncle of Niguel, Noah and Nya Evans. Loved and adored by many family and...

Stephanie Rose "Merglewski" Spisz

Stephanie Rose "Merglewski" Spisz

Apr 3, 2016

Stephanie Rose Spisz passed away April 3, 2016 at the age of 62. She is the beloved wife of Henry; dear mother of Steve; loving grandmother of Wyatt, Skylar, Preston, Dalton and Kipten; cherished sister of Sheryl and Jackie.   Visitation for Stephanie will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm and Wednesday, April 6, 2016...

James Edward Davis Sr.

James Edward Davis Sr.

Apr 2, 2016

James Davis passed away April 2, 2016 at the age of 77. He is the beloved husband of Barbara; dear father of Lorri Davis, James (Elaine) Jr. and Carrie (Mike) Giacobone; loving grandfather of Ryan, Kaitlyn, Christopher and Eric; cherished brother of Wesley, Brian and Lisa. Visitation for James will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 1:00-8:00PM at MANNS-FERGUSON...

Kenneth Thomas Terns

Kenneth Thomas Terns

Mar 13, 2016

Kenneth Terns passed away March 13, 2016 at the age of 60. He is the loving son of the late Thomas and Annette; dear brother of Karen (Mike) Bliss, Marianne Terns, and Joseph (Carol) Terns; beloved uncle of Daniel (Jenn) Bliss, Matthew (Steph), Robert Terns, Nicholas Terns, Laura (Joseph Swan) Terns.   A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, March...

Milton B. Pollock

Milton B. Pollock

Mar 13, 2016

Milton B Pollock, died March 13, 2016 at age 97.  Milton survived his beloved wives Minota Theyre Pollock (1940-1984) and June Patricia Pollock (1987-2013).  He is survived by son Milton (Linda), grandchildren Elizabeth Frances Pollock, Amy Marie Juodawlkis (Michael), James Milton Pollock (Terisa), great grandchildren Joseph Milton Juodawlkis, Ryan William Juodawlkis, Emerson Taylor Pollock, Mara Elizabeth Juodawlkis, Boston Alexander Pollock,...

William R Jacobs

William R Jacobs

Mar 10, 2016

William (Bill) Jacobs of Livonia, age 88, passed away March 10, 2016. He is the husband of the late Evelyn J.; Father of William C. Jacobs, Karen L. Gasinski and Nancy L. Jacobs; Grandfather of William D. (Oosa) Jacobs, James A. Jacobs, Wendy (Ben) Molenhouse, Kristi (Adam) Magy, Rebecca (Richard) Keeling, Nicci (Desmond) Li, Robert (Carrie) Gasinski and Amanda Wrobleski; Great...

Carole Ann "Sanford" Stevens

Carole Ann "Sanford" Stevens

Mar 6, 2016

Carole Stevens passed away March 6, 2016 at the age of 81. She is the dear mother of Tambra (Gary) Lockwood, Tom (Cindy) Stevens, and Connie (Phil) Hampton; loving grandmother of Ashley (Rob) Saint John, and Dylan Hampton; beloved sister of the late Eleanor Vance. A memorial gathering for Carole will be held Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 10am until...

Maria Semenow

Maria Semenow

Feb 20, 2016

Maria Semenow, age 88, went to Our Lord on February 20, 2016 after a long Illness. Maria was preceded in death by her loving husband Alex. She is the beloved mother of Jennie (Edward) Perczak; loving grandmother to Edward (Jean) Perczak, Michael (Janet) Perczak, and Amy Perczak; great-grandmother to Trever, Isabella, Elizabeth, Lauren and Ethan; great great-grandmother to Kourtney. She...

Gloria Ann "Bower" Pheney

Gloria Ann "Bower" Pheney

Feb 18, 2016

Gloria Pheney passed away February 18, 2016 at the age of 90. She is the beloved wife of Thomas for 68 years; loving mother to Susan Pheney, Mark Pheney, Nancy (Jeff) Weatherford; grandmother to Kristen, Kyle, Hannah, Katelyn and Ashlyn; great grandmother to two; dear sister to Carolyn Saal. Visitation for Gloria will be held Monday, February 22, 2016 from...

Dorothy L. "Gomolak" Kollar

Dorothy L. "Gomolak" Kollar

Feb 12, 2016

Dorothy Louise Kollar (Gomolak) passed away on February 12, 2016 at the age of 87. The beloved wife of the late George Kollar.  Loving mother to Ron, Cindy (Robert) Anderson, Ken (Laurie) Kollar.  Loving Granny to seven and great granny to seven. She was actively involved for many years in the Red Hat Society, Cloisters, the building committee for St. James church in Houghton...

Walter N Mikulski

Walter N Mikulski

Feb 7, 2016

Walter Mikulski passed away peacefully February 7, 2016 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (Johnson); dear father of Geraldine (the late Daniel) Dismondy and Michael (Barb); grandfather of 3; great grandfather of 8. Walter served in the U.S. Army during WWII, retired from John Hancock Insurance Co. and was a long time usher at St....

Kenji Takahashi

Kenji Takahashi

Jan 26, 2016

Kenji Takahashi, age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, with his family by his side. ‘Kay’ as he was known by many who knew him, will long be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and infectious smile. A WWII Veteran and practicing Optometrist for over 40 years, this gentle soul will be sorely missed by all who had...

Virginia Louise "Woods" Johnson

Virginia Louise "Woods" Johnson

Jan 23, 2016

Virginia Louise Woods Johnson, Age 89, of Livonia passed away peacefully on January 23, 2016.  She was the eldest of five children born to Pearl and George Woods on July 30, 1926.  She graduated from Plymouth High School, where she met the love of her life (who was persistently passing her “love” notes in class), Wendell Johnson.  While he was...

Gaetana Elizabeth "Fabri" Micallef

Gaetana Elizabeth "Fabri" Micallef

Jan 19, 2016

Gaetana Micallef passed away January 19, 2016at the age of 89. She is the beloved wife of the late Anthony; dear mother of Mary Grace (the late Charles) Charbon, John (Christine), and the late Anthony Jr; loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6; cherished sister of Larry, Joyce and Mary. A final visitation will be held Friday, January...

E. Owen Newell

E. Owen Newell

Jan 17, 2016

E. Owen Newell passed away January 17, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born November 6, 1929 in Detroit to Albert and Thelma (Brydges). He is the beloved husband of Janet; dear father of Nancy, Mark (JoAnn), and Patti (Bruce); loving grandfather of Keith and Brian and great grandfather of Milo and Zeke; Cherished brother of Ronald. Visitation...

Ralph Richard Moneypenny

Ralph Richard Moneypenny

Jan 14, 2016

January 14, 2016 age 76. Dear Father of Mark (Jennifer), Michael (Marilyn), LaNett Baer, Steven, Lynda DeFrain, Teresa Moneypenny and Tina (Dillard) Reed. Grandfather of 23 and Great Grandfather of 25. Visitation MANNS-FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME 17000 Middlebelt Road (South of 6 Mile Road) Livonia Sunday 12-5PM.

Michael Jugon Jr.

Michael Jugon Jr.

Jan 12, 2016

Passed away January 12, 2016 at the age of 83. He is the beloved husband of Patricia.  Dear father of Michael (Jill) Jugon III, Cynthia (Kenneth) Jugon Marvaso and the late Christopher.  Loving Grandfather of Nicholas, Brother of Lucille and Donald. Visitation MANNS-FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME 17000 Middlebelt Road (South of 6 Mile Road) Livonia Saturday 1-4PM with Military Honors at...

Elaine Lucille "Dickey" Shipe

Elaine Lucille "Dickey" Shipe

Jan 11, 2016

Passed away January 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born in Niles, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Donald.  Dear Mother of Lori (Robert) Bryant and Dan Twietmeyer, the late Scott Shipe and Dena Twietmeyer.  Grandmother of Robert and Tyler Bryant, Elli and Jacob Twietmeyer.  Sister of Mary Knoll, Eleanor Thayer and the late John Dickey. Elaine's primary...