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Cecile L. Gilmore

Cecile L. Gilmore

Mar 11, 2014

CECILE was 76 years of age at the time of her death. She is the b eloved wife of the late Edward. She will be dearly missed by her children: Diane (Kevin) Ray, Daren (Valerie) Gilmore, and the late Douglas, and her l oving grandchildren: Ashley, Steve, Rachael, and Sean. Cecile is also survived by her siblings:  Frankie Lowery, Pat Jarrett,...

Jonathon Gary Pauley

Jonathon Gary Pauley

Mar 4, 2014

Jonathon Gary Pauley, 36, of San Diego passed away Tuesday March 4th, 2014. He was born in Dearborn, MI on August 2nd, 1977 to Gary and Cecil Pauley. Jonathon graduated from Clarenceville High School. He went on to become a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, while serving seven years and two tours in Iraq. He then earned a...

Mary "Adam" Lesko

Mary "Adam" Lesko

Mar 2, 2014

Passed away on March 3, at the age of 96.  Mary is the beloved wife of the late Emery. Dear Mother of Shirley (Stephen) Tempe and Monica (Ronald) Washel.  Grandmother of Rober and Veronica, and great-grandmother of Jordan Washel and Ashley Grihorash.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 4, from 1 until 5 PM with Service at 5PM. Please share a memory...

Barbara Jean "Broxson" Rowland

Barbara Jean "Broxson" Rowland

Feb 17, 2014

BARBARA JEAN, a long time resident of Livonia,  died peacefully at home on February 17th. She was 82. Before her own entry into eternal life, she said farewell to: Barbara is survived by her children:  Robert (Sally) Rowland, David (Claudia) Rowland, Kathy Rowland, Susan (Bill) Carbott, and Richard Rowland. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren:  James “JD” Rowland, Rick...

Florence Boron

Florence Boron

Feb 17, 2014

FLORENCE was 86 years of age at the time of her death. She is the beloved wife of the late Tony. Florence will be dearly missed by her children:  Chris (Jean), Henry, and Mary (Clyde) Phillips. She is also survived by loving grandchildren:  Scott Phillips, Lisa Boron, and Steve Phillips. Florence was preceded in death by one brother, Henry Sliwinski. Friends are...

Shirley M. Rose

Shirley M. Rose

Feb 14, 2014

SHIRLEY was 83 years of age at the time of her death. She is the beloved wife of R. A. Rose. For many years, before her illness, Shirley owned and operated YELLOW ROSE ESTATE SALES. It required a lot of work, but she enjoyed every aspect of the business and the people she came in contact with! Shirley is survived...

Helen Ferensic

Helen Ferensic

Feb 4, 2014

HELEN was 86 years of age at the time of her death. She was reunited into eternal life with her beloved husband, Joseph, who preceded her in death, last October. Helen is the dear mother of Ellen (the late Harold) Dant, Debbie Ferensic, Sandi Vaughan, Joanne Bernard, and Joseph Jr. She is the loving grandmother of Valerie, Wendy (Todd), Jennifer,...

Frances P. "Pat" Mercea

Frances P. "Pat" Mercea

Feb 4, 2014

Better known as PAT, Frances Phyllis Mercea was 91 years of age at the time of her death.  Many things brought a smile to Pat's face, but being with those she loved was her ultimate joy. She is the beloved wife of the late George Mercea, who preceded her death in March of 2011. Pat is the cherished aunt of Linda...

John Francis Bongero

John Francis Bongero

Feb 2, 2014

JACK was 84 years of age at the time of his death, at home, in Livonia. He is the beloved husband of Johane, and dear father of John (Denise), Roseane Bradbury, Dan (Lory), Suzane (Scott) Holycross, Carol (William) Bryant, David (Wendy) and Gary (Kelly). Jack is the adored grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 7.  He was preceded in death...

Helen Bertha Micus

Helen Bertha Micus

Jan 28, 2014

Helen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the age of 101. She would have reached her 102nd birthday on February 3rd! She is the beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of the late William Robert Ax Sr.; Grandmother of Judy (Pete) Kies, Nancy Roye, William (Angela) Ax Jr. , and great-grandmother of Austin Kies, Brandon...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Jan 25, 2014

SHIRLEY was 85 years of age at the time of her passing in Livonia. She retired from a fulfilling career at GM's Cadillac Assembly Plant, where she made wonderful friends as a longtime UAW member. Shirley doted on her 3 cats, and dog, Mollie. Cuddling those guys made every day perfect. She is the dear mother of Patricia (Don) West,...

Walter Manhart

Walter Manhart

Jan 25, 2014

Walter passed away on Saturday, January 25th, at the age of 70. His wife, Lois "Trudy" preceded him in death. Walter leaves behind his dear mother, Lillian Joseph, his loving children, Walter, Danny, and Sherry. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, and two brothers, Paul and Martin. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, January 27th from 2 until 8 PM....

Calvin J. Pace

Calvin J. Pace

Jan 23, 2014

CALVIN passed away just a few days short of his 44th birthday.  A wonderful man, husband, father, nephew, brother, and friend -- he will be sorely missed. Calvin is the beloved husband of Lian and adoring father of Emily. He is also survived by a mother-in-law, Guifen Yu, his mother, Bonnie, and siblings. Friends are invited to gather on Wednesday, January...

Ellen E. Zerbst

Ellen E. Zerbst

Jan 23, 2014

ELLEN was 87 years of age at the time of her death, at home, with family. Born in the Upper Peninsula:  Baraga, Michigan, she attended L'Anse High School. Ellen came to the Detroit metro area, settling in Livonia, after marrying her beloved husband, Robert, who preceded her in death, over 30 years ago. Ellen continued to raise her family, enjoy friendships...

Ruth Ann "Shaffer" Krajewski

Ruth Ann "Shaffer" Krajewski

Jan 15, 2014

RUTH ANN KRAJEWSKI, a resident of the Village of Redford, died January 15, 2014. She is the dear wife of the late Robert. She is the loving sister of Eleanor Smith and the late Elmer Shaffer. Ruth will also be missed by her sister in law, Rita, and many nieces and nephews. Born November 7, 1939 in Detroit, to the...

Mary Alice Persons

Mary Alice Persons

Jan 10, 2014

MARY ALICE (MURPH) of Livonia, died January 10, 2014 at the age of 89. She is the beloved wife of the late James G. Persons. Mary had a fulfilling career as a long-time executive secretary at A.J.Etkin Construction. She loved politics, cards, newly published crossword puzzles, her friends, and her church. She is survived by a sister in law, Carol,...

Dolores Sydor

Dolores Sydor

Jan 9, 2014

DOLORES was 86 years of age at the time of her death. She was a greatly endeared, long time bus driver with Clarenceville Schools. Dolores and her late, beloved husband, Steve, also operated a farm stand in Livonia, offering produce from fresh picked apples to pumpkins. Stopping by Sydor's was a tradition with countless families. Dolores is the dear mother...

Robert Hantz

Robert Hantz

Jan 6, 2014

ROBERT was 81 years of age at the time of his death. He lived a simple life of being nice to others in thought, word, and deed. His career as a janitor at the Detroit Henry Ford Hospital main campus, was very fulfilling. Robert was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War. He never married, but was...

Walter Raymond Majors

Walter Raymond Majors

Jan 6, 2014

WALTER was 93 years of age at the time of his death, in Whitmore Lake.  He is the beloved husband of the late Lois. Walter is survived by his dear children:  James (Marcia,) and Douglas.  It was one of Walter's life's delights to be the Grandfather of Christina and Kelly.  He is also survived by his brother Robert E. Majors (Wilma), and nieces and...

Katalin Berdy

Katalin Berdy

Jan 3, 2014

KATALIN "Kathy" was 53 years of age at the time of her death. A loving, highly educated, delightful woman, Kathy will be deeply missed by so many, including her dear companion, John Everett. Kathy is the precious daughter of Ernoe and Adelaida Berdy, and caring sister of Erno Berdy, Celia Robinson, and Linda (Mario) Ocasio. Having been a student advisor...