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Alice Richey

Alice Richey

Mar 6, 2015

ALICE was 71 years  of age at the time of her death, in Farmington Hills. She is the d ear mother of Louis (Kimberly) Oleszkiewicz and James Oleszkiewicz. Alice loved being the grandmother of Alex and Autumn. She was preceded in death by her loving sister, the late Florence “Ginger.” The family will receive friends on Monday, March 9th from 2 p.m....

James H. Kilroy

James H. Kilroy

Mar 2, 2015

JAMES KILROY  was 90 years of age at the time of his death, in Livonia. He is the beloved husband of Patricia; and d ear father of Kurt (Marti), Keith, and Karen (Ron) Heiser. James enjoyed the rich rewards of being a loving grandfather of Sarah, Samantha (Steve), Dillon, Darren, Dana, Erich and Lauren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March...

John Roland Pedit

John Roland Pedit

Feb 21, 2015

John Pedit passed away on February 21, 2015 at the age of 86.  He is the beloved husband of the late Ethelyn "Bo-Peep", and dear father of Bern, Cecelia (Michael) Dove, John (April), Kathy (Hal), Tricia Pedit, Jerry (Marilyn), Joe, and Donna (Aimee) Stephens.  He is the adored grandfather of 10. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 25th...

Edmund James Angner

Edmund James Angner

Feb 17, 2015

Edmund was 76 years of age at the time of his death, in Livonia. He is survived by his beloved wife, Estelle ("Stasia"), and loving children: Matthew, and Samuel (Erin). Ed retired from a career as an Electronic Technician in the automotive industry. It was meticulous and creative work and because Ed loved problem solving, it was "fun," too. Being...

Ross Arthur Schmidt

Ross Arthur Schmidt

Feb 13, 2015

Ross is the beloved husband of Chris, who shared a wonderful life in their home and community in Germany. Services in their hometown took place on February 24th, and then Chris accompanied her husband's body to Michigan. Ross is also survived by his brother Scott (Debbie) and a loving extended family. Ross was preceded in death by his cherished parents Emil and...

Jesse Joseph Stilson

Jesse Joseph Stilson

Jan 23, 2015

Jesse has been an amazing, loving father to Briana and Gracie. Being a "dad" lit him up with joy and youthful enthusiasm.   He is the dear son of Rob and Pattie Stilson, and also survived by his loving Grandma,  Virginia Thomas, of Brighton. Jesse is the much loved brother of Jami and Zack. He will be greatly missed.   He...

Opal Begley

Opal Begley

Jan 17, 2015

Opal was 82 years of age at the time of her death, in Farmington Hills. She is the beloved wife of the late John. Opal cherished her loving children:  Brenda (Clifton), Norberg, Deborah (John) Kolenc, Patty (Jeffrey Smith) Begley-Smith, and Robert Begley.   She is the adored grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7.  Opal is survived by siblings:  Wanda Faye...

Michael Patrick Handel

Michael Patrick Handel

Jan 16, 2015

MICHAEL was 57 years of age at the time of his death, in Farmington Hills, MI.  He is the beloved husband of Merri, who brought so much love and laughter into his world. Michael was a skilled automotive transmission mechanic and enjoyed providing well for his family. He is survived by loving children: Zachary and Lacey, and was preceded in death...

Gerald Edward Reetz

Gerald Edward Reetz

Jan 8, 2015

Jerry was 76 years of age at the time of his death. He is the beloved husband of the late Helen. Jerry is the loving father of Debbie (David) Klump, Dawn (Brett) Price, and Diane (Cris) Castiglione; and the adored grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 7. Because Jerry and Helen both hailed from West Branch and still have cherished family...

Helen E. Ryzinski

Helen E. Ryzinski

Jan 2, 2015

Helen  was 89 years of age at her passing. She is the beloved wife of the late Stanley. She will be dearly missed by her loving children:  Caroll Ryzinski, Stanley Ryzinski, Gay Corey and Jeff Ryan. She is the adored grandmother of Nicholas, Scott and Rachel. Helen is survived by one brother, Robert.  She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 8...

Lillian Emma Mcart

Lillian Emma Mcart

Jan 1, 2015

Passed away peacefully on January 1, 2015 at the age of 93. Lillian was the beloved wife of the late Benjamin for over 60 years. Dear mother of Linda (Bill) Gillmore, Donald, Barbara (Jon) Lewis and Christine VanCleave. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Keri, Benjamin, Christopher, Matthew, John, Daniel and great grandmother of Elizabeth, Grace, Connor, Liam and Emma. Sister of...

Jack Parsons

Jack Parsons

Dec 25, 2014

JACK PARSONS was 90 years of age at the time of his death on Christmas, December 25, 2014. He is the beloved husband of Marian, and the late Joan (1990); and dear father of Judy P. Brady, and Jeffrey W. Parsons. He is the adored grandfather of Megan, Lauren, Allison, William (Nash) and Sarah Cate. Jack is survived by a...

Terrill Arthur Lenover

Terrill Arthur Lenover

Dec 24, 2014

Terrill was 65 years of age at the time of his death, in Livonia. Terry left this earth to join his parents, Morville and Mary.  He is the cherished brother of Mac (Susan) and Hartley (Nancy) and uncle of Nikolas. Terry worked forty-four years as real estate inspector for Heritage Properties. His ashes will be laid to rest in a Committal...

Harry Kert

Harry Kert

Dec 23, 2014

HARRY KERT died  on December 23, 2014, at the age of 81. He is the beloved husband of Corrine. And the dear father of Caroline Kert of Boulder CO, Kevin (Donna) Kert of Hartland, MI, and Brian (Rebecca) Kert of Livonia, MI Also survived by grandchildren: Dylan, Donna Lee, Owain, Mackenzie, Reagan. Harry is the brother of Friedell Wolson and Glorine...

Karen Pauline Gerhard

Karen Pauline Gerhard

Dec 22, 2014

Karen was a loving wife, Mother,Grandmother,Sister,Daughter,Niece,Cousin and friend to those that she's left behind.  As a family we will always remember Karen as a person that spoke her mind, preferred warm weather to cold and truly enjoyed time with her loved ones. She was a wife to Bill, mother to Billy and Kevin, a grandmother to K.J., Hannah, Riley and Brandon...

Margaret Hantz

Margaret Hantz

Dec 5, 2014

Margaret was 89 years of age at the time of her death, in Livonia, after coping with Alzheimer's Disease for ten years. Margaret never married, but had many friends during her career working in the busy laundry department of a large hospital. Born in Pennsylvania to the late Nicholas and Anna Hantz, she enjoyed growing up in a large family,...

William J. Wolff

William J. Wolff

Dec 4, 2014

WILLIAM  was born in Detroit on November 14, 1944 to the late Edwin and Mary (nee Norman) Wolff. He died suddenly on December 4, 2014 just a couple of weeks after his 70th birthday. A graduate of Cass Technical High School, he received a B.A. at the University of Michigan in 1966, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration, also from...

Geraldine Metsger "Jerry" Wheeler

Geraldine Metsger "Jerry" Wheeler

Nov 27, 2014

Jerry passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014,at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Dean Metsger and the late Donald Wheeler. Dear mother of Scott (Lucy Wheeler) Metsger, and Pamela (John) Wollman and John (Sharon) Metsger. Grandmother of grandsons Elliot, Ethan, Mike and James Metsger, Drew and Brad Wollman and granddaughter Carin Metsger. Great Grandmother of...

Henry Donald Kimpel

Henry Donald Kimpel

Nov 23, 2014

HENRY "BUD" was 84 years of age at the time of his death in Livonia. He is the beloved husband of Lucille, and dear father of David (Lynn), Andrew (Leslie). Henry was a tremendous influence on many people, including his grandchildren, who will remember him with love and respect:  Jason (Gretchen), Katelyn, Alyssa, and Alex. He is the great grandfather of...

Mildred Louise Burt

Mildred Louise Burt

Nov 21, 2014

Mildred passed peacefully into her heavenly home at the age of 93.  She was preceded in death 13 years ago by her beloved husband, Charles, whom she met at a USO, where Mildred was volunteering during the World War II era. Mildred will be dearly missed by her loving children:  Bruce, Larry, and Diane. She is the adored grandmother of 4 and...