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Emily Clair Kostin
Oct 22, 2021
Emily Clair Kostin,39, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on October 22, 2021. Emily was born March 17, 1982 to Nancy and Gordon Kostin. She graduated from Churchill High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor degree in marketing and a MBA from Madonna University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University Detroit Mercy. She enjoyed...
Hilda Sue Reault (Buzbee)
Oct 20, 2021
Hilda Sue Reault, age 88, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on October 20, 2021. Hilda was born in Dadeville, Alabama on November 23, 1932. She graduated from Dadeville High School and continued on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Education from Auburn University. She was married to Jack C. Reault. They met while she was teaching in Lakeland, Florida. After...
Wendell Howard Johnson
Oct 20, 2021
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Wendell Howard Johnson, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born in Royal Oak, MI on April 1, 1926 to Ethel and William Johnson. He attended Plymouth schools and joined the US Navy. He proudly served in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign from 1944 through 1946. When he...
Linda Susan Abram (Birch)
Oct 16, 2021
Linda Susan Abram, 71, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Linda was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 6, 1950 to Harry Alfred Birch and Wanda Mae Fuqua (Call). Linda is survived by her loving daughter, Susan (Joseph) Chaput and her sweet grandchildren, Breanna, Christopher, and Amber Chaput. She was the step daughter to Illene Birch....
William David Byrd
Oct 6, 2021
William D Byrd (Will, Uncle Will), of Livonia Michigan passed away October 6, 2021 peacefully. William was born in Dearborn Michigan on July 4, 1932 to Hubert and Clara Byrd. He graduated from Dearborn High School. William never married. William worked For Ford Motor Company as a Tool and Die Maker and proudly retired after 30 years of employment. He...
Mildred Hedwig Wojciechowski (Kacki)
Oct 3, 2021
Mildred Hedwig Wojciechowski passed away October 3, 2021, at the age of 91. She was born in Detroit, MI on April 26, 1930. She grew up in Detroit where she met the love of her life, Joseph. They married and moved to Dearborn Heights and later to Livonia. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, whether...
Karyn Marleen Pokorny (Collinson)
Oct 3, 2021
Visitation for Karyn will be held Thursday, October 7th from 11:00am - 6:00pm at Manns Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Friday, October 8th at 10:00am at Manns Family Funeral Home with burial at Mt. Hope Memorial Garden following service. Family requests memorial donations in Karyn's memory be made to ALS of Michigan at www.alsofmichigan.org
Grant David Showerman
Oct 2, 2021
Grant David Showerman 28, of Novi, MI passed away on October 2, 2021. Grant was born in Walnut Creek, CA on July 19, 1993, to David and Bonnie Showerman. Grant graduated from Northville High School and continued his education at Schoolcraft college and Madonna University, working towards his nursing degree while receiving high honors and tutoring chemistry to students. Grant’s...
Aline Heiser (Waidknecht)
Oct 1, 2021
Aline Heiser passed away peacefully on October 1, 2021. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Born in Poland in 1935, Aline immigrated to the United States as a teenager with her brother Ewald, mother Eugenia, grandparents and Uncle Henry. The six first settled in the small town of Menno, South Dakota. After three years they moved to...
Alexander Joseph Debay Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
Alex Debay Sr, entrepreneur, father, passed away at his Fort Myers, FL home due to complications from his 2-year battle with blood cancer at 70 years old on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Anthony Debay and Alice Blatty. The family moved to Livonia, MI in 1965, where he lived out most of his adult...
James Leonard Elder Ii
Sep 18, 2021
James Leonard Elder (Jimmy) of Livonia, MI passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born in Perryville, MO on July 30, 1934, to James Sr and Della Elder. Jimmy was the seventh of nine children. Jim attended St. Vincent’s Catholic School in Perryville, MO. He loved football and was the first-string quarterback in high school. Jim held many jobs...
Glenn Allen Bruneel
Sep 14, 2021
Glenn A. Bruneel (April 11, 1954 – September 14, 2021) At 67 years of age, Glenn A. Bruneel is now free from his 12+ year battle with diabetes and its relentless complications. He lived his life in Detroit and Livonia, MI and passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Glenn was born in...
Mary Anna Colasanti (Dimambro)
Sep 10, 2021
Mary Anna Colasanti (DiMambro), of Livonia, Michigan passed away on Friday September 10th, 2021, after 95 full years of family, food, love, and life. Mary was born in Cassino, Italy on September 24, 1925 to Maria Guiseppa and Antonio DiMambro. When she was 12 years old She immigrated to America through Ellis Island on September 27, 1937. Her family settled...
Michael Lynn Tuggle
Sep 6, 2021
Michael Lynn Tuggle, 68, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on September 6, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. Born on February 23, 1953 in Barbourville, Kentucky to James Herman and Mary Ruth Tuggle. After graduating from Knox Central High School, he went on to become a diesel mechanic. A profession he enjoyed and exceled at for 40+ years. Michael married his beautiful...
Kathleen Gail Mctaggart (Kolenda)
Aug 24, 2021
Kathleen "Kathy" Gail McTaggart, 63, of Westland Michigan, passed away on August 24th. Kathy was born in Detroit on October 24, 1957, to Dolores and Richard Kolenda. She graduated from Stevenson high school in 1975 and went on to work at State Farm and Fleet Leasing before starting her family. Kathy was married to Donald "Don" McTaggart on September 16,...
Kim Marie Mcevoy
Aug 21, 2021
Kim Marie McEvoy, born September 3, 1966, passed away peacefully at her home on August 21, 2021, with her family and constant companion Bailey, her German Shepard, at her side. Known for her compassionate and fun-loving nature, Kim loved all animals, especially Bailey and her horse, Relampago, along with her cat, Callie, and bird, Pita. Kim graduated from Gabriel Richard...
William Floyd Breslin
Aug 17, 2021
William F. Breslin, 83, passed away on August 17, 2021. William is survived by his wife Carole Breslin, 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. A small family service was held on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Glen Eden Memorial Park. Memorial Donations in memory of William may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
John Daniel "Jack" Lafayette
Aug 6, 2021
John Daniel Lafayette aka Jack, Dad, Grampy and Great-Grandpa aged 92 of Livonia Michigan passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2021, while surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Detroit Michigan on May 2nd, 1929, to Dr. John D. and Bessie Lafayette. He left high school to join the Navy during World War II. After which he attended...
Kathleen Teresa Packer (Stella)
Aug 1, 2021
Kathleen “Kathy” Teresa Packer (nee. Stella), Age 62 (August 1, 1959 – August 1, 2021) The Lord called Kathy to eternal life on Sunday August 1,2021 surrounded by her Loving family and dearest friends. Kathy is survived by loving husband Kenneth "Ken" Packer, and loving and caring children, daughter Jennifer Hardesty, sons Christopher Packer and Bryan Packer. Loving granddaughter Mackenzie...
Kevin "Kj" Johnathan Gerhard
Jul 30, 2021
Please share your favorite memory of Kevin "KJ" to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.
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