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William Rogers

William Rogers

Feb 14, 2012

BILL was 42 years of age at the time of his death, in the Huron Valley Hospital of Commerce Township. He is deeply missed by loving mom, Pat (Joe) Goudeseune, and was preceded in death by his dad, William. Bill is the dear brother of 2 sisters and a brother: Kelli (Tim), Joe (Amy), and Danyelle. The family will receive...

Geraldine Gilbert

Geraldine Gilbert

Feb 10, 2012

GERALDINE was 88 years of age at the time of her peaceful death, at home. She is the beloved wife of the late Floyd (Duke). She is survived by loving children: Toni (Jim) Blaze, Vicki (Tim) Halsted, Tomi (Cliff) Hunt, Sheri (Tom) Topolewski, and Merri (Mike) Handel. Gerry is the adored grandmother of 12, and proud great grandmother of 13....

Frederick Stockwell

Frederick Stockwell

Feb 9, 2012

FREDERICK was a resident of Northville at the time of his death. He was 98 years of age. Born May 2, 1913 to Ross and Lizzie Belle Sawyer Stockwell, Fred was a native of Pontiac, and employed by Edson Moore Co. (dry goods) until his retirement. He previously resided in Redford, MI and Columbia, SC and was a longtime member...

Virginia June Ruelle

Virginia June Ruelle

Feb 8, 2012

Age 90, of Ypsilanti MI, was born on June 16, 1921. She passed away peacefully on February 8, 2012. Beloved wife of 56 years to the late Howard. Dear mother of Michael (Linda) Ruelle, Patrick (Sandy) Ruelle, Toni Ruelle, Dorothy (Peter) Elliott, Eugene (Debra) Ruelle, Stuart (Susan) Ruelle, Christopher (deceased) and Suzanne (deceased). She is also survived by eighteen grandchildren,...

Kay Ann "Katie" Kuehn

Kay Ann "Katie" Kuehn

Feb 8, 2012

Passed away on February 8, 2012 at the age of 78 at St. Mary Hospital, after a short illness. Her family and her beloved friend Joe Nemeth were with her. Katie worked for over 30 years at Detroit Race Track in Livonia, in the hospitality area. She is the loving mother of Diane Saunders and Greg (Aurora) Kuehn and will...

James Russell Ford

James Russell Ford

Feb 7, 2012

Passed away at the age of 90 on February 7, 2012 in Livonia, MI. Beloved husband of the late Molly Ford. Loving father of Carole King (Alan Allphin), Sandra Ford (the late Chuck Huth) and James Ford (Caroline). Step-father of Suzanne and Glen (Paula) Roble. Proud grandfather of Leslie, Blake (Stacy), Adam, Michael, James and Catherine. Great- grandfather to Kaylee,...

Sally A. "Sarah" Maynes

Sally A. "Sarah" Maynes

Feb 3, 2012

Sarah “Sally” passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3rd, at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. She was 79, and will be dearly missed by friends and loved ones who referred to Sally as having “a heart of gold.” She is the beloved wife of the late Robert L. Maynes; and dear mother of Robert "Bob" (Dreama) Maynes, Pamela Moore,...

Gordon D. Wilson Sr.

Gordon D. Wilson Sr.

Jan 30, 2012

GORDON was 82 years of age at the time of his death, at home. He is the dearest father of Christine Hayes, Victoria Glass, Kevin Wilson, Steven Wilson, and the late Gordon Wilson, Jr. Adored by his grandchildren, Gordon is survived by Joshua Glass, Zack Glass, and Heather (Jeremy) Wynohradnyk. He is also the proud great grandpa of Ella, Brennan,...

Bradley Taylor

Bradley Taylor

Jan 25, 2012

Bradley was just 50 years of age at the time of his death, at home. He is survived by his one cherished daughter, Heather Taylor, the daughter of Michelle Taylor Herge. Bradley is also survived by loving parents, Charles and Bonita; and siblings, Kelley (Gary) Taylor Warsecke, Marc Kirschke, Guy Taylor and Kyle Taylor. The family will receive friends on...

Richard "Butch" Whitefoot

Richard "Butch" Whitefoot

Jan 24, 2012

Passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2012 at the age of 73. Butch was the beloved husband of the late Faylin who preceded him in 2010. Dear father of Darla (Daniel) Lang, Phyllis (Ronald) DeFiore, Richard, Joseph (Lori) & Wayne (Kim). Grandfather of David, Adelle, Kyle, Donna, Caitlan, Danny, Patrick, Kevin, Jennifer & Jolee. Brother of Bud & Donald. Visitation...

Ruth Elaine Dennis

Ruth Elaine Dennis

Jan 18, 2012

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 18, in Farmington Hills, at the age of 87. Ruth's dear companion Charles Fields, was by her side. She was a loving member of Charles' family: daughters Sandra Fields (Robert), and Sharon Griffin, along with his 3 grandchildren, Jeff, Mona, and Erin. She is survived by her daughter Nancy (Richard) Jurkiewicz and 4 grandchildren....

Richard "Dick" Veenstra

Richard "Dick" Veenstra

Jan 15, 2012

Richard (Dick) Veenstra passed on the morning of January 15, 2012, after a short illness at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Will be missed by Dick's stepchildren Dennis Lane, Jim Lane, Bill Olynyk, and Bernice Armbruster. God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around...

Donald Elmer Thompson

Donald Elmer Thompson

Jan 12, 2012

Passed away on January 12, 2012 at the age of 85 at Angela Hospice in Livonia. Donald was a veteran in the United States Army and an avid black powder shooting enthusiast. He is survived by his loving wife Alma and their children Michael D. (Colette), Cheryl (Michael) Jeziorowski, Donald (Charlotte), Taryn Dickson and Eric (Brenda). Dear grandfather of Paul,...

Walter George Ueberroth

Walter George Ueberroth

Jan 11, 2012

Passed away on January 11, 2012 at the age of 80 in Garden City. Walter was a veteran, serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son Paul Steven Ueberroth. He is survived by his children Thomas( Delene Hanson), James (Kathleen), Mary (George) Zahka. Loving grandfather of Christine (Jon) Elie,...

Gertrude G. Petroska

Gertrude G. Petroska

Jan 5, 2012

GERTRUDE GISELA was 82 years of age at the time of her death in the Angela Hospice Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kasys; and remains in the hearts of her children: Sue (Larry) Riley, Rita McGladdery, Loretta Hannah, and Al (Tina) Petroska. She is also survived by adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gertrude enjoyed her life...

Margaret M. Lewis

Margaret M. Lewis

Jan 5, 2012

MARGARET (nee Debusschere)was 63 years of age at the time of her death. She is the beloved wife of Michael Lewis; and dear mother of Rebecca (Matthew), and Jeffrey. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Albert, Sr. and Mary Ann Debusschere. She is the sister of Richard (Nancy), Ann (Tom), and Dennis (Cori), and the late Albert Jr....

Edna Fay Manns

Edna Fay Manns

Jan 3, 2012

Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2012 at the age of 100. A Livonia resident since 1957, she and her late husband, Elwood, built, opened and operated Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home in 1961. (Following many years in Detroit.) An active St. Paul's member since 1957, Edna loved to play bridge, read, and walk everyday-- and did so up until just a...

Victor A. Spallone

Victor A. Spallone

Jan 3, 2012

VICTOR was 88 years of age at the time of his peaceful death, at home. He is the dear father of one son, Robert (Lori.) Vic is the proud and forever adored Grandpa of Nicole, Nina, and the late Robert, Jr., and dear Great Grandpa of Dominic. He is survived by a sister, Jean Johnston. The family will receive friends...

George Borovsky

George Borovsky

Dec 23, 2011

George was 80 years of age at the time of his death. He is the beloved husband of Dorian; and dear father of Frank J, (Connie) and Barrie G, (Wendy). George will be sorely missed by adoring grandchildren: Alex, Nick, Cody, Danielle Faith and Nicole Beth. The family will receive friends during the in-state period on Thursday morning at 9:30...

Bert Zadoorian

Bert Zadoorian

Dec 20, 2011

Passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2011 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Eunice. Dear friend of Darly Mathukutty. Bert was the loving father of daughter Kimberely (Samuel) Bagoon. Uncle of Sandra Sroka and many nieces and nephews. Bert was preceeded in death by his siblings Mary, Agnes & Harry. Visitation will be held on Wednesday...