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Stefanos A Vakratsis

Stefanos A Vakratsis

Nov 6, 2022

Stefanos “Steve” Vakratsis, 85, of Livonia Michigan passed away on November 6. Steve was born in Greece to Agesilaos and Tsila. When he was 19 he relocated by himself to the United States via ship into New York and settled in the Detroit area. He began a long career in the restaurant business and worked for many local establishments. He...

Mark Christopher Serafa

Mark Christopher Serafa

Nov 5, 2022

Mark Christopher Serafa, 61, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2022. Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 27, 1961, to Charles Joseph Serafa and Phyllis (Vizzini) Serafa. He graduated from Livonia Bentley High School in 1979 and became a Journeyman Electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW Local 58). In his spare...

Arthur Gasieski

Arthur Gasieski

Nov 1, 2022

Arthur Gasieski passed away November 1st at the age of 86. He was born in Monroe, Michigan on July 3, 1936 to Walter and Jenny Gasieski. Visitation for Arthur will be held Saturday, November 5th from 12:00 - 3:00 PM at Manns Family Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (south of Six Mile), Livonia, 48154.

Donald Andrews

Donald Andrews

Oct 16, 2022

Donald "Don" Andrews of Livonia Michigan has passed away on October 16, 2022. He was born in Pennsylvania, raised in Detroit, and resided in Livonia for 65 years, where he raised his family. Don was preceded in death by his loving wife, of 41 years, Shirley Andrews (nee. Stach) and his son Ronald Andrews. He is survived by children, Thomas...

Joseph Michael De La Rosa

Joseph Michael De La Rosa

Oct 15, 2022

Joseph Michael De La Rosa, age 59, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on October 15, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 26, 1963 to Arnold and Charlotte De La Rosa. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Taylor, Michigan. Joe was married to Kelly...

Danny William Burke

Danny William Burke

Oct 13, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Burke passed away October 13, 2022. Dear husband of Elaine; beloved father of Paige Helen, TJ and the late Allen; brother of Patty Burke, John Burke, Pamela (John) Murray, Christine Streidl, Lexi Vanegas (Robert Vanderipe), Ricardo Vanegas, Gina Vanegas, Victoria Vanegas, and the late Michael Burke; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Grace Elizabeth Clemons (Moore)

Grace Elizabeth Clemons (Moore)

Sep 15, 2022

Grace Elizabeth Moore Clemons Grace died Thursday, September 15, 2022 in Clare, Michigan, at the age of 102 ½ , under the care of Medilodge after a 7 year bout with dementia and two cases of COVID-19. She was born at the family farmhouse in Lutts, Tennessee to Walter M. and Elsie (nee. Linville) Moore the 6th of March 19&20...

Vincent Arthur Bastine

Vincent Arthur Bastine

Sep 12, 2022

Vincent Arthur Bastine (Vince), 79 years old, of Livonia, MI, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, from a malignant brain tumor. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, on February 27, 1943, to Frances Falcone and Clifford Bastine. He graduated from Fordson High School, Dearborn, MI, in 1961, and continued his education at Henry Ford Community College. In...

Patricia Florence Smith (Norris)

Patricia Florence Smith (Norris)

Aug 30, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Florence Smith (Norris), age 91 of Farmington Hills, MI passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022. Pat was born in Toronto, Ontario Canada on June 21, 1931 and was adopted by her aunt and uncle (Ted and Florence Norris) in 1941. She graduated from Detroit Redford High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree...

Christopher Gary Condo

Christopher Gary Condo

Aug 29, 2022

Christopher Gary Condo, 49, of Taylor, MI passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2022. Chris was born in Detroit, MI on December 1, 1972 to Gary and Beverly Condo. After graduating from Franklin High School in Livonia, he went to work at Delta Airlines for almost 25 years most recently as a Delta Airlines Ramp Operator. He loved traveling, food,...

Russell William Anderson

Russell William Anderson

Aug 28, 2022

Russell William Anderson, 92, of Livonia, born to Clarence and Dorthea Anderson, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2022 in his home with family by his side. He was a loving husband to his wife of 71 years, Emily Anderson; father to Christian (Elaine), Randolph, Marvin, Audrey Hinchman, Teresa (Mike) Baidas Foster, and Clarence (Beth); 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren....

Sandra Lee Vakratsis (Klann)

Sandra Lee Vakratsis (Klann)

Aug 27, 2022

Sandra Vakratsis, 81, of Livonia Michigan passed away on August 27 Sandy was born in Detroit on December 16, 1940, to Norman and Ruth (nee. Lancour) Klann. She attended Chadsey High School in Detroit. She was married to Steve on April 5, 1959; they were married for 63 years. Sandy enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading. She also loved watching true...

Ann Dixon (Elko)

Ann Dixon (Elko)

Aug 19, 2022

Ann Dixon, of Redford, MI, passed away August 19, 2022 at the age of 102. She was born in Detroit, MI to Peter and Anna Elko on March 28, 1920. She was married to James Dixon on July 10, 1943; they were married 54 years. Ann is survived by her children, Jamie Anderson, and Hugh (Shannon) Dixon; grandchildren, Heather Dixon...

Francis Joseph "Frank" Moran Jr.

Francis Joseph "Frank" Moran Jr.

Aug 15, 2022

Francis “Frank” Moran, Jr, 73, of Redford, Michigan passed away August 15, 2022. He was born in Detroit on January 1, 1949 to Francis and Edith (nee. McGlinnen). He graduated from Catholic Central High School and continued on to receive a bachelor degree from University of Detroit. Frank was a Detroit Public School’s teacher for over 30 years. He enjoyed...

Vicki Lee Kubus (Pope)

Vicki Lee Kubus (Pope)

Aug 15, 2022

Vicki L. Kubus, age 70, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 in Taylor, Mich. She was born February 14, 1952, adopted daughter of Lee Pope. She is survived by her husband, James, sons James II and Stefan; daughter-in-law Andrea; and grandchildren Cameron, Ava and Benjamin. Vicki married James Kubus in 1974 and lived in Hawaii from 1974-75, working as...

Ronald Karl Hansen

Ronald Karl Hansen

Aug 9, 2022

Ronald Karl Hansen passed away on August 9, 2022 in Brighton, MI. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on November 7, 1945. There will be a celebration of his life on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM at the American Legion Post 557 in Dexter, MI.

Catherine Yates Doman (Francia)

Catherine Yates Doman (Francia)

Aug 3, 2022

Catherine Yates Doman, 96, of Livonia, Michigan passed away on August 3, 2022. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 28, 1925 to Filippo and Dena (nee. Zappa) Francia. Catherine was married to James Yates, Sr for 48 years before his passing. Many years later, Catherine met Thaddeus “Ted” Doman at a senior dance and whom she later married....

Mary Thresa Micus

Mary Thresa Micus

Jul 30, 2022

Mary T. Micus, 93, of Livonia, MI, passed away July 30, 2022. She was born in Detroit on October 8, 1928 to Louis and Lucy (nee. Pollefeyt). She graduated from Blessed Sacrament High School, St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing, and Wayne State University in Education. Mary taught nursing at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital and Providence Hospital. Mary loved to...

Anthony Michael Schulkey

Anthony Michael Schulkey

Jul 17, 2022

Anthony Michael Schulkey, 19, of Livonia Michigan, passed away on July 17 2022. Anthony was born in San Antonio, Texas on March 10, 2003 to Richard and Christine Schulkey. He graduated from Stevenson High School in 2021. Anthony loved music, playing guitar, going to concerts, playing video games and his dogs Sophia, Roxy and his cat Lilly (who was his...

Joel Gerard Schommer

Joel Gerard Schommer

Jul 7, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Joel Gerard Schommer (Joey), 64, of Livonia, Michigan, announces his passing on July 7, 2022. Joel was born in Detroit on September 10, 1957, to Eugene and Dolores. He graduated from Clarenceville High School and continued on to receive a degree in Automotive Service Technology from Motech. Joel was married to...

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