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Sevina Stephinie "Kinalski" Teklinski

Sevina Stephinie "Kinalski" Teklinski

Jun 25, 2014

Sevina was 91 years of age at the time of her death, in Livonia. She is the beloved wife of the late Walter J., and dear mother of her devoted son, David. Visitation will occur during the In-State period on Monday, June 30th at 10 AM at St. Genevieve-St. Maurice Catholic Church located at 29015 Jamison St. in Livonia, which...

Gail Marie Aratari

Gail Marie Aratari

Jun 20, 2014

Gail passed away peacefully at home on June 20, at the age of 74. She was the beloved wife of the late William T. Aratari. Dear mother of William (Tami) Aratari, Barbara (Dino) Fotiu and Lisa (Michael) Dudek. Loving grandmother of Anthony (Maria), Nicholas (Kathleen), Stephen, Richel, Joseph and great grandson Timothy. Sister of Jacqueline (Brian) Bell, and the late...

Thomas Patrick Moyles

Thomas Patrick Moyles

Jun 5, 2014

THOMAS was 93 years of age at the time of his death, with family at his bedside. The beloved husband of the late Dorothy (NEE Klein), and the late Joyce (NEE LaFramboise,) Tom is the dear father of Patricia (NEE Moyles) (Thomas) Plenda, and Thomas (Pam) Moyles Jr. He is the grandfather  of Stacey (NEE Plenda) (the late Gary) Majewski,...

George E. Conley

George E. Conley

Jun 2, 2014

George Edward Conley, age 81, of Livonia, Michigan passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2. He was born November 4, 1932 in Mount Clare, West Virginia. A veteran of the Korean War, George drove a truck for over 20 years.  He was a devout member of Clarenceville United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher for many years and...

Kenneth William Pebbles

Kenneth William Pebbles

Jun 1, 2014

Pfc. Kenneth Pebbles was a WWII vet, who entered the war at age 16 by stating he was 18 years old. Ken passed away quietly on Sunday, June 1st.    He was a member of the 90 th Infantry Division, and was injured at Normandy in July 1944.  Ken received the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman’s Badge.    Despite serious...

Carol Ann Milne

Carol Ann Milne

May 30, 2014

CAROL was 75 years of age at the time of her death.  The former general manager of Livonia's Parkview Memorial Cemetery, she--and her beloved husband, Rod, made friends with many hundreds of people in the metropolitan area. Her enthusiasm for service excellence made her a true professional, and a ready source of comfort to the families she aided. She was also...

Orlando Antonio Campagiorni

Orlando Antonio Campagiorni

May 28, 2014

Passed away on Wednesday May 28, at his home in Oxford, MI. at the age of 83. Orlando worked for the Ford Motor Company for over 47 years, he loved to go hunting, listening to Italian music, his favorite was Il Volo, but the one thing he enjoyed the most was to watch his grandchildren at their sports games and...

Robert Addison Mcallister

Robert Addison Mcallister

May 28, 2014

ROBERT was 61 years of age at the time of his sudden death. He worked at Ford for over 40 years. He is the beloved husband of Karen Mayfield McAllister. He is the dear father of Stephen (Joyce) Lowe, Michelle Ison, Robert Hap (Carolyn Crowe) McAllister. Robert is theloving  son of Valerie McAllister, and adored grandfather of Shane, Nolan, Chelsea, Tyler,...

George L. Schlaepfer

George L. Schlaepfer

May 21, 2014

George was 77 when he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21st, with his beloved wife of nearly 51 years, at his side. George is survived by his wife Dianne and his dear children; Charles Schlaepfer, Alice (Craig) VanEss, Ann (David) BeBeau, Carol (Kenneth) Newman, Cynthia (Michael) Kubus and Patrick (Deb) Irwin. He is the son of the late George...

Kathleen Simpson

Kathleen Simpson

May 16, 2014

KATHLEEN was 69 years of age at the time of her death. She was an avid Tigers fan and loved to discuss the action and the outcome.  She had found satisfaction in her work with children, as a Para-Professional in the school setting. Kathleen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie. She is the dear mother of Charlie (Cyndee,)...

John S. Thomas

John S. Thomas

May 5, 2014

John was 91 years of age at the time of his death. He was preceded in death, this past winter, by his dear wife, Margaret "Peg." A veteran of the Army Air Corps, and retired from Ford Motor Company where he enjoyed a career as an electrical engineer, John is the dear father of: Carol Ann (Michael) Young, John (cindy)...

Robert Paul Alexander

Robert Paul Alexander

May 2, 2014

ROBERT PAUL ALEXANDER was 79 years of age at the time of his unexpected death, at home. Born in Detroit in 1934, to Robert and Helen Alexander, Bob was a friend to many, and worked hard and skillfully as a truck mechanic. He took great satisfaction in being the husband of over 58 years, to Martha, who survives him. Together,...

Anna Jean "Ann" Alexander

Anna Jean "Ann" Alexander

Apr 26, 2014

ANNA JEAN “ANN” ALEXANDER was born November 20, 1923 in Centralia, IL to Tena Norris and Emma E. (Rackham) Norris. She passed away on Saturday morning,  April 26th with her daughter beside her, in Farmington Hills, MI. Ann was 90. She is the beloved wife of the late Russell J., and loving mother of Carolyn (Robert) Petersen. Ann was preceded in...

Brigidanne Murphy Dds

Brigidanne Murphy Dds

Apr 23, 2014

DR. BRIGIDANNE MURPHY was 52 years of age at the time of her death, in Livonia. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School, she enjoyed helping people in the practice of dentisty, with her brother, Dr. Edward Murphy. Brigidanne was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Maureen Murphy. She is the dear sister of Kevin...

Victor S. Capaldi

Victor S. Capaldi

Apr 16, 2014

VICTOR S. CAPALDI began his life on January 1, 1922 and concluded his many years (92) on April 16, 2014.  He is the beloved husband of Stella. Family will gather on Thursday, April 24th at 2 PM for Committal Services at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, located at 4200 Belford Road  in Holly, Michigan. In tribute to Victor's service with the United...

Donald Thomas Baines

Donald Thomas Baines

Apr 11, 2014

DONALD was 95 years of age at the time of his death. He was born in Detroit and served in World War II as a U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate. His duty ships took him to the European-African-Middle Eastern and Asiatic-Pacific theatres, and included the USS KEARNY and the USS OGLETHORPE. A Livonia resident for more than 50 years, Donald had...

Sophie Irene Pucci

Sophie Irene Pucci

Mar 29, 2014

SOPHIE lived a loving, long life of 96 years before passing peacefully. She is the beloved wife of Sam, who preceded her in death on November 3, 2009. She is the dear mother of Frank (Cynthia,) and Tony (Pamela).  Sophie is the adored grandmother of 4, and great grandmother of 9. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 5th from...

Jason Alan Belanger

Jason Alan Belanger

Mar 29, 2014

JASON was 31 years of age at the time of his sudden death. Mourning his loss are his b eloved fiance` Meaghan Devaney; and his d ear parents, Joseph and Sylvia. Jason is the loving grandson of Marian Belanger, and Ernest and Irmhilde Leiner. He is also survived by a brother, Joseph III (Elizabeth); and  many aunts, uncles and cousins....

Janet Ruth Gault

Janet Ruth Gault

Mar 20, 2014

JANET was 72 years of age at the time of her death. She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert. Janet worked for many years as a Loan Officer with the former Detroit Teachers Credit Union.  She loved Disney World, and vacationed there almost every year! Most special to Janet was the "magical" experience of the Magic Kingdom. Continuing her...

Beulah L. Coatta

Beulah L. Coatta

Mar 18, 2014

We, her family, compose this life story for the loving memory of BEULAH L. COATTA, long time resident of Livonia, who was called to heaven March 18, 2014 at the age of 94. She is the beloved mother of Susan A. (Bill) Vourex, William A. Coatta, and Linda L. Brown, and the late Janice E. Henneman. As the family grew,...