Laurel Young

Laurel Young, age 65 of Plymouth, passed away on January 7, 2021. Beloved wife of 34 years to Rick. Loving daughter of Kathleen Hofman and the late D. Peter Hass. Proud grandmother of Frankie Young, Christine Young and Arthur Young. Dear sister of Peter (Catherine) Hass and David (Laura) Hass.

When Laurel was a child, she was introduced to the world of dance and began her lifelong love of ballet. Over time and countless hours of practice and rehearsals, she began to feel ballet as a unique outlet to translate her emotions, thoughts and ideas into her powerful dance movements to her audience.

Years later, Laurel and Rick attended dance performances of all kinds and styles. But because of Laurel's own personal dance experiences, she knew from her seat in the audience, that ballet is the foundation of all other dance forms. It is the most beautiful of dance forms and Laurel could let herself be swept away and see the pure magic and beauty of any style of dance.

Ballet also cultivates a love of classical music. Laurel and Rick appreciated art of all kinds whether it was music, performance, or attending an art gallery. And with that meant a lovely evening of fine dining too. Just like dance, in fine dining, there is precise attention to detail, perfect execution accompanied with exceptional service. Laurel and Rick appreciated the art of fine dining as each tiny detail tied together the entire dining experience.

Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on , Friday, January 15th from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. .

A Funeral Service will be held on, January 16th at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 North Territorial Road, Plymouth beginning at 10:30 A.M. Laurel will be in state at 10:00 A.M. prior to the start of the Funeral Mass.

She will be buried at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan.

For those who cannot attend and wish to view the Funeral Service in a safe environment, the Funeral Mass will be live-streamed.


As of November 18, 2020, we are permitted to have no more than 25 people in attendance for visitations and funerals. Please be advised that in observance of the Governmental Order from the State of Michigan and the current COVID-19 situation, when in attendance at the visitation and funeral service, we kindly ask for the safety and well-being of the families we serve, and for your health, that everyone practice social distancing and consideration for other guests in attendance. Masks are mandatory. Please refrain from handshaking and embracing family members and one another.

Those who wish to honor the memory of Laurel Young are invited to consider a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 32121 Woodward Avenue, Suite 350, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073.

Contribution envelopes will be available at the Funeral Home.