Obituaries

Irene Elizabeth Comstock

Irene Elizabeth Comstock

Mar 16, 2025

Irene Elizabeth Smith was born July 2, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Miriam Smith, and was followed by brother Richard and sister JoAnn. Spending her early years in Detroit, Irene grew to love the Motor City. When Irene was 13 years old her family moved to Cass City, a much more rural town compared to Detroit, where her...

Donald Joseph Ronewicz

Donald Joseph Ronewicz

Mar 20, 2025

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Jerome W. Stangis

Jerome W. Stangis

Mar 19, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" W. Stangis, age 86, of Canton, MI, passed away on March 19, 2025.  He was born on February 6, 1939, in DelRay, MI, to his parents, the late Agnes (née Nauseda) and William Stangis.  He is the beloved husband to Sandra Stangis; proud father to two children; Greg (Kerry) Stangis and the late Kathleen Stangis. He has five...

Janellen Bess Evans

Janellen Bess Evans

Mar 16, 2025

Janellen Bess Evans, age 79, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was born in Northville, Michigan on June 29, 1945, to her parents, the late Clifford and Dorothy (née North) Smith.

Jan is the beloved wife of the late D. Michael Evans; Sister to Lary (Barbara) Smith; Loving mother of two children - Lisa (Orie Kristel) Evans and Laura (Mark)...

Patricia Ann Woodard

Patricia Ann Woodard

Mar 17, 2025

Patricia Ann Woodard, age 85 of Westland passed away on March 17, 2025.She was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 8, 1940 to her parents, the late Stella (née Poprawa) and Walter Bobola.

Patricia is the beloved and devoted wife of the late George Woodard; loving mother of three children; Kimberly Rawlings, Timothy Rawlings and the late Kevin Rawlings. Three step-children;...

Srinivasa Kotireddy Katta

Srinivasa Kotireddy Katta

Mar 11, 2025

Srinivasa Kotireddy Katta, born on July 20, 1970, in Narasaraopet, India, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and a cherished member of his community.

Srinivasa is survived by his devoted wife Roopa and his two daughters, Vaishnavi and Mohita Shivani. He is also survived by his brother, Venkateshwar Reddy. Srinivasa's family...

Richard G. Filban

Richard G. Filban

Mar 10, 2025

Richard G. Filban, age 85 of Livonia passed away on March 10, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 16, 1939 to his parents, the late Richard and Bernice (née Richards) Filban.

He is the beloved and devoted husband of Barbara (née Varilone) Filban; loving father of two children – Karan (Rick) Terberg and Michael (Terri) Filban; proud grandfather...

Robert L. Pierce

Robert L. Pierce

Mar 8, 2025

Robert L. Pierce, 66, of Rogers City, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

He was born in Northville, Michigan, on June 10, 1958, to the late Lawrence and Marjerie (Duff) Pierce.

Those left to cherish his memory are his 4 brothers; Lawrence Pierce, Dale (Sheryl) Pierce, Dennis Pierce, and Tim (Julie) Pierce. His niece and nephew; Stacy (Bradley) Entrekin and...

Debra Jean Johnson

Debra Jean Johnson

Mar 8, 2025

Debra Jean Johnson, nee Lundin , a devoted wife, mother, Oma, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and hospitality.

Born on October 23, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan, Debi was a true Michigan girl at heart. She graduated from Plymouth High School and grew up with a passion for dance, studying ballet from the...

Shirley J. Kiselewski

Shirley J. Kiselewski

Mar 7, 2025

Shirley Kiselewski, age 102, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025.

Born on January 3, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph and Esther (Krumholtz) Tremaine. She spent her life in Detroit and Livonia, having moved to Livonia in 1952. In 1946, she married John Kiselewski and dedicated herself to being a homemaker. After the passing...

Barbara J. Jackson

Barbara J. Jackson

Mar 6, 2025

Barbara J. Jackson passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

She was born March 14, 1936, in Phenix City, Alabama, to her parents the late Levi and Johnnie (Porch) King.

Those left to cherish her memory are her three children; Mark Denard, Carmen Denard, and Cindy Denard. 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Jackson.

A visitation...

Joseph F. Fanelli

Joseph F. Fanelli

Mar 3, 2025

Joseph F. Fanelli passed away on March 3, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Joseph and Anna Fanelli.

He is the beloved and devoted husband of Betty (née Simon); loving father of four children – Allison (Larry O’Hara), Joseph (Rachelle) Fanelli, Kenneth (Kathryn) Fanelli, and Katheryn...

Katherine Crowel

Katherine Crowel

Feb 28, 2025

Katherine Ann Crowel passed away on February 28, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born on December 12, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Lawrence and Frieda Schmit.

She is the beloved and devoted mother of two children – Morgan Stidwill and Amy (Timothy) McKenna; proud grandmother of Alison Stidwill, Mason Stidwill, Charlotte McKenna, and Sylvia McKenna. She...

Walter Duane Beauchamp

Walter Duane Beauchamp

Feb 24, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Duane Beauchamp of Plymouth announces his passing on February 24, 2025 at the age of 94.

Walt was born on June 16, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to Ruth (née Olin) and Walter Leo Beauchamp. He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Marie Beauchamp. Walt is deeply loved by...

Bonnie Sue Austin

Bonnie Sue Austin

Feb 22, 2025

Bonnie Sue Austin, formerly known as Bonnie Spence, was born on September 20, 1950, and departed this life on February 22, 2025. She was a cherished wife, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of many.

Bonnie is remembered lovingly by her husband, Merrill Austin, whose unwavering support brought joy to her life. She is also survived by her brother,...

Julia Anna Jones

Julia Anna Jones

Feb 19, 2025

Julia Anna Jones, a cherished and loving figure, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan, at the age of 88. Born on September 16, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan, Julia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness.

Julia is survived by her beloved children, David (Lori) Barthmuss, Frederick D. (Tiffany)...

Chad V. Toenes

Chad V. Toenes

Feb 18, 2025

 Chad V. Toenes, age 53 of Plymouth passed away on February 18, 2025. 

Chad was born on July 23, 1971 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to his parents, Janice (née Ashworth) and the late Lawrence Toenes.  He is the beloved and devoted husband of Amy for 12 years; loving father of Christopher Toenes, Baileigh Toenes, Ashlyn Toenes and stepfather to Alexa Rickert;...

William E. Beitner

William E. Beitner

Feb 18, 2025

William Eugene “Bill” Beitner passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025. He was born to Frederick and Martha Beitner on April 1, 1929 in Plymouth, Michigan, and remained a proud Plymouth resident all of his life. After graduating from Plymouth High School in 1946, he attended the Kansas City School of Watchmaking in Kansas City, Missouri. Upon returning to Plymouth,...

Sonia Maria Valerio

Sonia Maria Valerio

Feb 18, 2025

Sonia Maria Valerio, age 62 of Canton passed away on February 18, 2025. 

She was born in Costa Rica on August 3, 1962. From a young age, Sonia was always hardworking, and she carried that into her adulthood. 

She was diligent in raising her two children, Walter Valerio and Diana Lara-Valerio, as a loving single mother. Along with her two children, she...

Lisa Ann Karsnick

Lisa Ann Karsnick

Feb 17, 2025

Lisa Karsnick, age 54, passed away on February 17, 2025. She was born in Southfield, Michigan, on March 23, 1970, to her parents Lavern and Ernestine (Briolat) Roberts. Lisa grew up in Plymouth, Michigan. In 1989, she married her husband, Thomas Karsnick, and they shared more than 35 wonderful years together.

Lisa was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend...

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