Obituaries

Donald A. Thomas

Donald A. Thomas

Oct 16, 2015

Donald A. Thomas passed away October 16, 2015 at the age of age 85. He was born May 22, 1930 in Detroit to Albert and Helen (Waltz) Thomas. He is the beloved husband of Virginia Ginger Thomas (Long), dear step-father of the late Karen Long, the late James Long and Tamara (Phil) Johnston, dear step father-in-law of Judy Long, dear...

Robert S. Kowalski

Robert S. Kowalski

Oct 16, 2015

Robert S. Kowalski passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 86. Robert was the son of the late Zigmund and Agnes Kowalski. Robert attended and graduated from the University of Detroit High School and University ending his education there with a Masters Degree in Psychology. He worked in the...

Charles Tramel Jr.

Charles Tramel Jr.

Oct 12, 2015

Charles passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, October 12, 2015 at the age of 89. He was born February 11, 1926 in Fredonia, Kentucky to Charles and Dovie Tramel. Charles married the love of his life, Charlotte Covert, on January 4, 1947. They were married for 67 years before Charlotte passed away in 2013. He...

James Mumaw

James Mumaw

Oct 9, 2015

James Mumaw, age 23, of Westland, passed away on October 9, 2015. Born in Livonia on January 10, 1992 to loving parents, Carl & Edna Mumaw. Survived by his wife/best friend, Lorena. Proud father of Lilly & Jenevieve. Dear son-in-law of Kathy & Donald Mitchell. Dear brother of Christina (Josh) Sanford, Samantha & Rose Mumaw. Also survived by his grandmother,...

Mary Kathryn Skinner

Mary Kathryn Skinner

Oct 8, 2015

Mary Catherine “Kathryn, Kay, Honey, Katie, Suzie” Skinner of Plymouth, Michigan. passed away peacefully of natural causes at 4:20 pm on October 8, 2015. She was surrounded by Family and friends at Independent Living Village of Plymouth when she passed. Mary was 91 years old. Mary was born on May 26, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. the first child of Pearl...

Kay A. Arnold

Kay A. Arnold

Oct 8, 2015

Kay A. Arnold, age 76, passed away October 8, 2015, in Livonia, Michigan. She was born March 26, 1939, in her grandmothers home in Columbus, Ohio, to Edward and Wilma Bradfute. She attended Central Michigan University, and she was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. She was the Business Manager at Colonial Collision in Plymouth, where she had worked since...

Elaine Marentic

Elaine Marentic

Oct 7, 2015

Elaine Marentic, age 77 of Plymouth, passed away on October 7, 2015. Born in Greece on August 23, 1938 and moved to the United States in 1951. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of John (Lori) , Mark (Betsy), Greg and Jeff (Amy). Proud grandmother of 8. A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Ann Gilles Lozon

Ann Gilles Lozon

Oct 7, 2015

Ann Gilles Lozon passed away on October 7th at the age of 72. She is the beloved mother of two daughters, Kate Lozon and Carrie Lozon and very proud Grandmother of Brendan Lozon. She is also survived by her brother, Rob (Pam Barey) Gilles and her Aunt, Joan (Bob Rienas) Anderson. Ann was preceded in death her parents, Robert and...

Walter J. Gluvna

Walter J. Gluvna

Oct 7, 2015

Walter J. Gluvna, age 89 of Canton, passed away on October 7, 2015. Loving father of Anne Marie (John) Andrews, Michael Gluvna, Kathleen (James) Isett and the late Nancy Gluvna. Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 4. Walter proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Walter was an active member of the Plymouth VFW Post...

George Wayne Kiester

George Wayne Kiester

Oct 5, 2015

George Wayne Kiester, age 80 of Plymouth, passed away with his family surrounding him on October 5, 2015. Born in South Rockwood, Michigan to parents: George Eleanor Kiester on October 20, 1934. On September 16, 1966, George married the love of his life, Suzanne Wollesen. George is survived by his children, Michael (Nina) Horvath, Shelly (Jason) Smith, Sherry (Jay) Bowerman...

Linda Pary-Keane

Linda Pary-Keane

Oct 5, 2015

Linda died peacefully in her home Monday, October 5, at the age of 74. Linda is survived by her 3 children: Rick, Cheryl, and John and her 3 step-children: Jeff, Jennifer, and Joy. She also is survived by her brother Larry Flynn. Linda was the most wonderful mother, wife, and caring person. Her family was very blessed to have her...

Gerald Ostoin

Gerald Ostoin

Oct 3, 2015

Dear husband of Janet Loy-Ostoin of 20 years, lovingly remembered by his family; daughter Megan, stepdaughter Nicki Williams DOnofrio, stepson Mark Williams along with their spouses and his four adored grandchildren: Max, Sam, Lola and Violet. Gerald is also survived by his loving brother, Keith Ostoin. He was born in Wyandotte, Michigan and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He attended...

Susan Zahn

Susan Zahn

Oct 2, 2015

Susan (Allsteadt) Zahn June 15, 1947 – October 2, 2015 Susan passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2 at the age of 68. She is survived by her loving husband Carl of 48 years; her children Brian (Kelly) Zahn and Elaine (Jeff) Brown; 6 grandchildren: Roger, Kathleen, Carl, Ryan, Alex, and Sophie. She is also survived by her brothers Jerry...

Jane Hess

Jane Hess

Oct 2, 2015

Jane died October 2, at the age of 92. She was born to Constantine and Elena on February 23, 1923. Jane is survived by her nieces, Valerie Papenheim and Ann Comanar; great nephews David (Karen) Blendea and Kenneth (Emanuela) Blendea, Maria (Steve) Miller. She had many extended family members surviving as well: Greg, Nicholas, Natalie, Hannah and Sarah. She also...

Bruce  D. Towle

Bruce D. Towle

Sep 30, 2015

Bruce D. Towle passed away September 30, 2015 at the age of 94. He was born May 21, 1921 in Dryden, Michigan to William G. and Edna (Dean) Towle. He is greatly loved by his wife Terra W. Towle, his son Gerald (Pam Longthorne) Towle and his grandchildren Gerad (Olivia) Towle, Christopher Towle and Amanda Towle. He was preceded in...

Ann Wiercioch

Ann Wiercioch

Sep 30, 2015

Ann Wiercioch died September 30, at the age of 79. She is survived by her loving husband Bill and they just celebrated their 53 wedding anniversary. She is also survived by her two sons Brian (Susan) Wiercioch and Gregory (Cristina) Wiercioch. Also surviving Ann are her 4 grandchildren: Troy, Sarah (Jose), Lucas and Nicolas and her 2 great-grandchildren Luciano and...

Ricky Edward Perry

Ricky Edward Perry

Sep 27, 2015

The Sun Rose on Ricky Edward Perry November 15th, 1968, in the heartland of Kansas City, Missouri. Ricky was known for his big heart, he was also a church going man and a member of Divine Deliverance Ministry in Flint, Michigan. He loved everyone very deeply and his loyalty couldn’t be broken. He always encouraged everyone to be their best...

Ronald Denomme

Ronald Denomme

Sep 27, 2015

Dear husband of Rosalind for 58 years. Lovingly remembered by his family; Tim, Denise, Renee, Lauren, Max, Jeanne, Kathy, Dennis, Sean, Angela, Emily, Tony, Ava, Anthony and his best chair buddy, Abby.Ron was born in Detroit, Michigan, graduated from St. Joseph High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served with the 2nd Armored...

Bonnie K. Thompson

Bonnie K. Thompson

Sep 24, 2015

Bonnie K. Thompson, age 82 of Plymouth, passed away on September 24, 2015. Born in Troy, Tennessee on October 22, 1932 to Cornelious & Ruby Bryan. Preceded in death her loving husband Marlin Thompson. Survived by her devoted nieces; Ruby (Carl) Nelson, Bonnie Murray and Margaret (William) Sinclair and by many great and great great nieces & nephews. Bonnie enjoyed...

Dale A. Collins

Dale A. Collins

Sep 24, 2015

Dale A. Collins passed away September 24, 2015 at the age of 92. He was born October 18, 1922, in Detroit to Arthur E. and Alpha Irene (Lankin) Collins. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Billie Joyce Collins. He is the dear father of Jerrie Lynn (Tom) Sigworth, Randy Collins, Roger (Mickey) Collins and the late Judith...