Obituaries

Donald "Pinky" Edwin Folsom

Donald "Pinky" Edwin Folsom

May 11, 2023

Donald “Pinky” Edwin Folsom, the second hire at the Livonia Fire Department and founding member of the city’s Rosedale Presbyterian Church, passed away among loved ones at his home on May 11, 2023.  The cause was congestive heart failure.Born March 10th, 1923 in Bad Axe, Michigan, Donald was the second son of Jason B. and Esther Folsom, née Collon.  He...

Stephanie T. Goecke

Stephanie T. Goecke

May 9, 2023

Stephanie T. Goecke, age 61 passed away from colon cancer May 9, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. 

She leaves behind her husband Matthew Duda and their two beautiful children, Tony and Alison. She is the sister of Mary Ann Collado-Wharton, Susan Hansen, Margaret Alford Cackler, Joseph Goecke, Barbara Gangware, Peter Goecke, John Goecke, and Henry Goecke, and a dear aunt...

Lorraine Hunt

Lorraine Hunt

May 7, 2023

Lorraine Hunt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away on May 7, 2023 in Westland.  She was born on February 6, 1946 to her parents, the late George and Rebecca (née Wolfe) Hake, in Plymouth, Michigan.

Lorraine will always be remembered for her loving and caring personality.  She was loved deeply by those who knew her...

Diana Matthews

Diana Matthews

May 4, 2023

Diana Matthews, age 47, passed away May 4, 2023.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Rene and Bertha (Guerra) Vela born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 16, 1975.

Diana is survived by her loving husband, Steven, daughter, Isabella, and In-Laws, Harold and Georgan Matthews.  Also surviving are Diana’s siblings, Bertha (Emilo) Arribas, Rene Vela, Jr., and Jaime (Marie)...

Janet R. Rose

Janet R. Rose

Apr 23, 2023

Janet Rose, age 86 of Livonia, passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice Center on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Janet was born in Detroit, MI to parents Harold Wagner and Bernette Wagner (née Pittner).

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles of 66 years, and her parents. She is survived by her children David (Cindy), Phillip (Jackie Steinaway),...

Eleanor G. Jones

Eleanor G. Jones

Apr 22, 2023

Eleanor G. Jones, age 88 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on April 22, 2023. 

She was born on July 29, 1934, in Flint, Michigan to her parents, the late Delia (Vaillancourt) and James Thibedeau.  Eleanor was the beloved and devoted wife of her husbands LaVerne M. Jones and James Otto; loving mother of four children, Eric (Mairi) Jones, Douglas (Gail)...

Zlatan Stoiljkovic

Zlatan Stoiljkovic

Apr 20, 2023

 

Zlatan Stoiljkovic passed away April 20, 2023 at the age of 62.  He was born February 11, 1961 in Bosnia and Herzgovina to Danijel and Kosana (Nikolic) Stoiljkovic.  He is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his wife Gordana and his son Igor.  He is also survived by his brother Miodrag (Ruza) Stoiljkovic, his sister Gordana Jovanoski,...

Stacie May

Stacie May

Apr 16, 2023

Stacie May passed away April 16, 2023. Stacie was born October 1, 1952 to her late parents, William and Eileen Smith in Ann Arbor. She is preceded in death by her husband John “Jack” May. They were loving parents of two children, John (Angie) May and Kelli Batianis. She was a loving grandma to four grandchildren - Elizabeth Batianis, Caroline...

Marion Mavelle Dunaitis

Marion Mavelle Dunaitis

Apr 15, 2023

Marion Mavelle Dunaitis, age 100 of Plymouth, passed away on April 15, 2023.  Marion was born in Toronto, Canada on September 27, 1922 to her parents, the late Mary Arabella (née Briggs) and Harold Delano.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Donald L. Green and her second husband William Dunaitis; loving mother of Judith L. Green,...

Tracy "T.C." Campbell

Tracy "T.C." Campbell

Apr 14, 2023

Tracy “T.C.” Campbell, age 60, of Brighton passed away suddenly on April 14, 2023.   Tracy was born August 19, 1962 in Dearborn, Michigan to his parents, Gerald David and the late Marilyn Ann (née Doran) Campbell.

Tracy “T.C.” is survived by his beloved wife, Kerry, step-son, Gordon Jones, and siblings, Stephen (Judith) Campbell, Edward (Tamra) Campbell, Gregory (Steven Gregory) Campbell,...

William Barry Sautter

William Barry Sautter

Apr 13, 2023

William Barry Sautter passed away peacefully in his home on April 13, 2023.  William was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Wilber and Virginia Sautter.  He joined the U.S. Army in 1962 and was stationed in Germany as part of the Administrative Support Staff.  He was honorably discharged in 1968.

Bill worked as an Independent Sales Representative for a number...

Yvonne Samelina Cady

Yvonne Samelina Cady

Apr 11, 2023

Yvonne Samelina Cady, age 97 of Livonia, passed away on April 11, 2023.  She was born on April 29, 1925 in Lafayette, Louisiana to her parents, the late Emelina (née Uebersezig) and Samuel Carruthers.

Yvonne is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Howard Cady; loving mother of three children – Jacqueline (Richard) Corwin, Charlene (Ernest) Shedd and Nelson...

Kathleen Byrne "Kay" Diggs

Kathleen Byrne "Kay" Diggs

Apr 11, 2023

Kay passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023.  She was born to Daniel D. and Clare

(née Howard) Byrne on August 20, 1932 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.   She grew up on a farm in (Parnell) Grattan Township, Kent County, Michigan.

She is survived by Paul B. Diggs (Jill), grandchildren Jacquelin and Mitchel, and Matthew B. Diggs.

Kay graduated from Marywood...

Barbara Ellen Anderson

Barbara Ellen Anderson

Apr 8, 2023

 

Barbara Ellen Anderson (Gram), age 81 of Canton passed away on April 8, 2023.    She was born on January 15, 1942 to her parents, the late Catherine (Alilunas) and Marvin Smith.

Barbara is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Aubrey Anderson; loving mother of two children – Beth Anderson and Wes (Michelle) Anderson; proud grandmother of Justin (Jordon...

Joseph John Nerowski

Joseph John Nerowski

Apr 6, 2023

Joseph John Nerowski, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on April 6, 2023.  Joseph was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents, the late Genevieve Theresa (née Smydo) and Joseph John Nerowski, Sr.

He is the beloved and devoted husband of Kathleen Joan (née Klemba) Nerowski; loving father of two daughters – Christine (Greg) Hinzmann and Karen (Zack) Wright; proud...

Florence Myles Alaniva

Florence Myles Alaniva

Apr 6, 2023

Florence Myles Alaniva, age 91 of Livonia passed away on April 6, 2023.

Florence was born in Ecorse, Michigan on February 2, 1932 to her parents, the late Isabel (née McNaught) and John Hervey.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Dr. Loyal V. Alaniva who just passed away on March 11, 2023; loving mother of three...

Joseph F. Pinto

Joseph F. Pinto

Apr 5, 2023

Doctor Joseph F. Pinto of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on April 5, 2023 peacefully and in his sleep which he told us all was the way he wanted to leave this earth.  As was his wish, we believe he went immediately to find his loving wife of 53 years, Heather, in heaven. 

The legend of Papa Joe began when he...

Albert Sidney Miller

Albert Sidney Miller

Apr 4, 2023

Albert Sidney Miller, age 90 of Livonia, passed away on April 4, 2023. 

He was born in Cooter, Missouri on November 30, 1932 to his parents, the late Mary Alice (née Riddick) and Sidney Miller. 

Albert is the beloved and devoted husband of 70 years to Shirley (née White) Miller; loving father of two children – David (Catherine) Miller and...

Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller

Apr 3, 2023

Stephanie Miller, age 98 passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, with her son Douglas and grandson Mark by her side. Stephanie was born on March 3, 1925, in Stanislov, Poland to her parents, the late Anna (née Forgotsch) and Nicholas. Stephanie was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Alfonso H. Miller. Mother of three sons – Douglas Miller...

Michael DeWayne Owens

Michael DeWayne Owens

Apr 2, 2023

Michael DeWayne Owens, age 77 of Plymouth passed away on April 2, 2023.

Michael was born on May 22, 1945 in Corbin, Kentucky to his parents, the late Tommie (née Harrison) and Richard Owens.  He is the beloved and devoted husband of Shawn (née DeHetre) Owens; loving father of Katie Owens and Adam (Brittany) Owens; proud grandfather of Logan Clapham...