Obituaries

Lillian Anderson

Lillian Anderson

Apr 2, 2015

Passed away at Waltonwood of Canton on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the age of 83. Lillian was born in Coverdale, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1931 the daughter of Tomas and Katie ( Mikoni ) Majcuk. Her early years were spent in Coverdale where she attended school through the seventh grade. Her family relocated to Detroit where she finished her...

Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick

Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick

Mar 28, 2015

Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 85. She is the beloved wife of William and step mother of Larry Fitzpatrick and Sherry Fitzpatrick. Ruth is the dear sister of Richard (Phyllis) Nagel, Betty Lea and the late Loretta (the late Warren) Gurk. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Betty worked...

William H. Bohl

William H. Bohl

Mar 27, 2015

William H. Bohl, age 82 of Canton, passed away on March 27, 2015. He was born April 26, 1932 to parents Lawrence & Vivian Bohl. He is the beloved husband of 62 years to Marcia (Woodworth), loving father of Timothy (Lois) Bohl, Michelle (Steven) Schrader and the late Jeffrey Bohl and proud grandfather of Sarah Schrader, Michael Schrader, Rita Schrader,...

Douglas J. Glidden

Douglas J. Glidden

Mar 27, 2015

Douglas J. Glidden, age 54 of Westland, passed away on March 27, 2015. He was born April 3, 1960 in Glen Falls, New York, to loving parents George Glidden and the late Zedena Glidden (May). He married his beloved Suzanne Robinson on August 6, 1983 and together they were blessed with two loving daughters, Jessica Glidden and Stefanie Glidden. Douglas...

David W. Lewis

David W. Lewis

Mar 26, 2015

David W. Lewis, age 64 of Westland, passed away on March 26, 2015. Loving husband of 45 years to Terry (Batterton). Beloved father of Andrea (Dan) Alchin and Christopher (Amy) Lewis. Proud grandfather of Daniel Alchin, Dylan Alchin and Megan Breazele. Great grandfather of Finley Breazele. Dear brother of John (Deborah) Lewis, Debbie (Don) Darmogray, Donald (Sue) Lewis, Diane Lewis...

John A. Micallef

John A. Micallef

Mar 26, 2015

John A. Micallef of Plymouth passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at St Mary Hospital in Livonia at the age of 87. John was born in Brooklyn, New York in June 13, 1927 the son of Emanuel and Mary Ann ( Grech ) Micallef. At an early age the family returned to Malta where John was raised. He spoke...

Clarence C. Wolff

Clarence C. Wolff

Mar 25, 2015

Clarence Wolff, 83 of Plymouth passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015 surrounded by his family. Clarence was born in Plymouth on June 10, 1931 to the late William and Bertha (Esch) Wolff. He was a life-long resident of Plymouth and began his mechanic career at the local Buick dealership owned by Carl Shear. He continued to work at that dealership...

Gary Lee Temple

Gary Lee Temple

Mar 24, 2015

Gary Lee Temple passed away, March 24, 2015, in Plymouth, Michigan. Gary was born on July 22, 1945 the son of Orin J. and Esther E. Temple (Terrill) in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his brother Robert (Patricia), nephews Brian Temple, Mark Temple, Eric McLaurin and niece Kristen Chase. He was preceded by his sister Janice McLaurin. Gary retired...

Shanon A. Sieger-Bard

Shanon A. Sieger-Bard

Mar 20, 2015

Shanon A. Sieger-Bard passed away at Angela Hospice in Livonia on Friday, March 20, 2015 after a long illness, age 59. Shanon was born in Detroit the daughter of Hughie and Ferne ( nee Marron ) Sieger. She attended Southfield and Livonia schools graduating from Bentley High School in Livonia. She continued her education at Schoolcraft College and also at...

Joseph E, Presson

Joseph E, Presson

Mar 20, 2015

Joseph E. Presson passed away suddenly on March 20, 2015 at the age of 66. Joe was born in Flint the son of Jewel and Margaret ( St. John ) Presson on September 6, 1948. He attended Farmington schools graduating from Farmington High School. After graduating Joe went to work for the Ford Motor Company and after a brief period...

Norma E, Myers

Norma E, Myers

Mar 20, 2015

Norma E. Myers passed away March 20, 2015 at the age of 101. She is the dear aunt of Ida A. " Mickey " McKinney and great aunt of Keith ( Becky ) McKinney and Wayne ( Dolores ) McKinney. Also survived by great great nieces Courtney and Karah. Services were private.

Ian Patrick

Ian Patrick

Mar 18, 2015

Ian Patrick, age 36 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2015. Born in Detroit to John & the late Olga Patrick on January 30, 1979. Married his beloved soulmate Jacqui Young on May 17, 2005. Proud father and best friend of Aran Patrick. Dear brother of Neil Patrick, James Patrick and Ann (Kevin) Myhill. Dear son in law...

Marvin E. Hopper

Marvin E. Hopper

Mar 18, 2015

Marvin E. Hopper of Canton passed away on March 18, 2015 at the age of 76. He was born in Plymouth to Roy and Corda Hopper (Rook). Marvin was the beloved husband of the late Judy (Day) Hopper and loving father of John (Dee) Hopper, Julie (David) Vaughn, Jeannette (Chuck) Morris, and James (Linda) Jimmerson; a very proud Grandfather of...

Gerald J. Van Berkel

Gerald J. Van Berkel

Mar 16, 2015

Gerald J. Van Berkel passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015 at the age of 87. Gerald was born in Detroit the son of John B. and Mable ( nee Brown ) Van Berkel. He attended Detroit Public Schools until, at the age of 15, he enlisted in the United States Navy. Being tall, older looking than his age and...

Ruth Mildred Hartzel

Ruth Mildred Hartzel

Mar 12, 2015

Ruth Mildred Hartzel, age 95 of Livonia, passed away on March 12, 2015. Born in Syracuse, New York to parents Irving & Mildred Young on March 2, 1920. Loving wife of the late Thomas Hartzel. Beloved mother of Barry (Kathy) Hartzel, Kristan (Mark) Laramie, Jeffrey (Patricia) Hartzel and Michael (Tawnie) Hartzel. Proud grandmother of Corey (Scott) Hooten, Ahren (Lindsey) Hartzel,...

Jack Coleman

Jack Coleman

Mar 11, 2015

Jack Coleman passed away suddenly in Idaho on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the age of 62. Born in Inkster, Michigan on October 30, 1952 to the late Irving and Marian Coleman. Jack was an Army Veteran and worked as an electrician for the University of Michigan. Leading an active life, Jack was an avid sailor, water and snow skier,...

Katharina Early

Katharina Early

Mar 11, 2015

Katharina Early passed away on March 11, 2015 at the age of 78. She was born March 29, 1936 in Yugoslavia to Anton and Marie (nee Merkel) Schleis. She moved to the United States in 1952 and married her beloved late husband, Kenneth in July 1970. Katharina was very active in Eastern Star in Manton, Michigan. She loved to travel...

William John McVittie, Jr.

William John McVittie, Jr.

Mar 10, 2015

Passed away at Medilodge of Novi on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 93. William was born in Detroit, the son of William J. Sr. and Rhea E. ( nee Rowden ) McVittie. He graduated from Cooley High School and then entered the United States Navy in 1942. In 1946 he married his high school sweetheart, the former...

Thelma Maria Tubbs

Thelma Maria Tubbs

Mar 10, 2015

Thelma Maria Tubbs passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 102. Thelma was born on January 30, 1913 in Grand Ledge, Michigan the daughter of Roy and Bessie Weeks. She graduated from Grand ledge High School and soon after married Paul Tubbs. Shortly after their marriage the couple moved to Battle Creek where...

William Ross Zirblis

William Ross Zirblis

Mar 10, 2015

Passed away at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Bill was born in Alliance, Ohio on February 7, 1927 the son of George and Pauline ( nee Gazanes ) Zvirblis who farmed in the general area. He graduated from high school in Marboro, Oho. After high school Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and...