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Christina Amelia Lackie-Van Reyendam

Christina Amelia Lackie-Van Reyendam

Jan 12, 2013

Passed away peacefully on January 12, 2013 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late William Van Reyendam, loving mother of the late Gerald Davidson. Sister of Irene Crisman, the late Daniel Klemmer and Mary McNelly. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service for Christina will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at...

Mildred Anderson Irwin

Mildred Anderson Irwin

Jan 9, 2013

Passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the age of 78. Mildred and her beloved husband; the late George, resided in Livonia and were members of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Dear mother of George (Kelly), Wayne (Lori), Barbara (Greg) and Beverly (Ronald). Grandmother of James, Lauren, Wayne Jr., Emily, Madeline, Andrew, Paige and Parker. Loving sister of Janice Gerhart...

Helen Smarda

Helen Smarda

Dec 25, 2012

Passed away on December 25, 2012, at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Herman C. Smarda. Dear mother of Judy Smarda-Bredin, Alan, Donald and Robert. Grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 26 and great-great grandmother of 8. Sister of Genevieve Grasby and the late Edward; also many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Helen will be held on...

Richard Benson Mc Ausland

Richard Benson Mc Ausland

Dec 23, 2012

Richard is the dear brother of Doris Cooney, and son of the late Alfred and Hilda. His service in the Army during World War II required tremendous courage; among his duties, Richard was an ammunition bearer in places like Normandy and the Rhineland. He was honored with a full military honors ceremony at the conclusion of a service that was...

Mia Isabel Scherer

Mia Isabel Scherer

Dec 20, 2012

Baby Mia passed away on December 20, 2012, at home with her family and special pet, Sophie. Born on April 26, 2012, she is the precious daughter of Nick and Michelle. Mia brought joy to her loving grandparents: Laura Scherer, and Robert & Susan Houghland, and her great-grandparents, Madeline & Bill Houghland. Mia will also be dearly missed by her...

Michael Nicholas Cyrol

Michael Nicholas Cyrol

Dec 9, 2012

Passed away peacefully at the age of 76 in Kalamazoo, Michigan on December 9, 2012 following a long struggle with dementia and its associated complications. Mike was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1936 to Michael and Lillian (Pietrowicz) Cyrol. He went on to attend Henry Ford College and then received a Bachelor of Science in Education at Eastern...

Vivian Marie Harper

Vivian Marie Harper

Dec 8, 2012

VIVIAN was 89 years of age at the time of her death, surrounded by family. By just looking at Vivian, you could see that she loved life and the people she encountered each day. She is the beloved wife of the late Joseph; and dear mother of Susan (Bill) Fiske, and Marilyn (Dave) Kern. Vivian is the adored grandmother of...

Luben Masheff

Luben Masheff

Dec 3, 2012

Luben was 87 years of age at the time of his death, in Livonia. He is the beloved husband of Eleanor, and dear father of Michael, Jeffrey, and Douglas (Michelle). Lou is also survived by his adoring grandchildren: Bernard, Wren, and Crystal; and great granddaughter, Delilah. He is the brother of Gerald Gotzeff and the late Evelyn McFadden. The family...

Hugh G. Everett

Hugh G. Everett

Dec 2, 2012

HUGH, a retired United States Postal Service carrier, was 96 years of age at the time of his peaceful death, in Livonia. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Delphine, and is survived by his dear son, John Everett. A warm hearted man, and friend to many, Hugh appreciated each day as an opportunity from God. A visitation is scheduled...

James E. Thompson

James E. Thompson

Nov 16, 2012

JAMES was 89 years of age at the time of his death. A long time member of the Trowel Trades Union Local #1; James was a Superintendent of commercial construction bricklaying. He is the beloved husband of the late Doris, and dear friend of Betty Oswald. James will be missed by loving children: James (Beverly), Mike (Rose), and Tom (Valerie)....

Marilyn Churchill

Marilyn Churchill

Nov 15, 2012

Marilyn was 86 years of age at the time of her death. She lived a life of enthusiastic service and was loved by so many. Marilyn was born in Flint, Michigan on March 24, 1926, to Arzola and Forrest Gilbert. She had an older sister, Wanda, and later, a brother, DeForrest. As a young girl, she took folk dance and...

Edward John Young

Edward John Young

Nov 9, 2012

Edward was 87 years of age at the time of his death. Edward retired from Livonia Public Schools after 30 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Lou. Dear father of Debbie (Rob), Laurie (Phil), Gayle, Christie (Chris) and the late Paul. Grandfather of Jessica and Katie Kron, Cassie and Taylor Fital, Jacob and Dalton Korczyk. Brother of Anthony...

Arthur Henry Harrison

Arthur Henry Harrison

Nov 5, 2012

Passed away on November 5, 2012,at the Age of 93. Beloved husband of Lois Harrison. Loving dad to Sharen (Robert) Kreitsch. Grandpa to Ryan and Jonathan Kreitsch. Great-grandpa to Maxwell Kreitsch. Art was a Veteran of the Army Air Corp. in the South Pacific. A Master journeyman electrician in commercial and residential construction and a member of IBEW Local 58...

Helen M. Schoettle

Helen M. Schoettle

Oct 28, 2012

HELEN was 95 years of age at the time of her death, in Livonia. She is the beloved wife of the late Edmund; and dear mother of Lawrence and Joanne. Helen is also survived by her adoring grandchildren: Richard (Kelli) Bourgoise, and Michael; and great grandchildren: Sydney and Brenden. An In-State visitation will take place on Wednesday morning, October 31st,...

Carole Ann O'Dea

Carole Ann O'Dea

Oct 27, 2012

CAROLE was 77 years of age at the time of her death. She is the beloved wife of the late Jack. Her dear children, deeply saddened at her passing, are: Lorene (Walt), Lee (Pam), Terry (Dave), Bonnie (John), Roy, and Larry (Penny). Carole is the adored grandmother of 9, and proud great grandmother of 6. She is also survived by...

Doris B. Fitchett

Doris B. Fitchett

Oct 26, 2012

DORIS BERNITA FITCHETT was 95 years of age at the time of her death. She was born 'Doris White' at home, in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 1917. Doris married Lewis Thomas Fitchett on August 20, 1938. Together they raised three children: Nancy Busch (William), Linda Olsen (Roger), and Frank Fitchett (Marilyn). She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Michael F. Gootee

Michael F. Gootee

Oct 26, 2012

MICHAEL was 70 years of age at the time of his death, at the Garden City Hospital, where he had worked in Security. He is the beloved husband of Sharon, and will also be missed by many friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 28th from 1 pm until the time of services at 4 pm. Entombment will...

John J. Maus

John J. Maus

Oct 26, 2012

JOHN was just 24 years of age at the time of his tragic death. He is the dear son of Madonna and the late John, and the brother of Justin Covach. John is also survived by his dear Grandma, Bernadette Covach, and loving aunts and uncles: Rise (James) Smith, Nancy Tychewicz, and Marv Covach. The family will receive friends on...

Paul Allen

Paul Allen

Oct 24, 2012

Passed away peacefully at home on, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at the age of 78. Paul was a quiet man; he worked as a machinist at Kerr Manufacturing in Romulus for 30 years. He is survived by his dear sister Shirley Johnson. Loving uncle of Patricia (Don) West and the late Mary Kathryn Kugler and great uncle of Teresa Rushwin,...

Chris Barcus

Chris Barcus

Oct 23, 2012

Chris was predeceased by his parents Leo and Mary Barcus. He is the Loving father of Mariah and Brian Mitchell. Dear brother of Dan and MaryLyn, and will be missed by several nieces and nephews. A friends and family gathering will be held, at the funeral home, on Friday, October 26, from 5 until 9 pm. Please share a memory...