Obituaries

Barbara L. Peterson

Barbara L. Peterson

Dec 27, 2013

Barbara L. Peterson passed away December 27, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born January 9, 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John and Rose (Rogers) Hoevet. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Floyd. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her family. Barbara is survived by her daughters Nancy (Dennis) Martin and Marti...

John Robert Denton

John Robert Denton

Dec 18, 2013

John Robert Denton, May 29, 1992- December 18, 2013. John was the cherished son of Rosemarie Zwiller Denton and Robert Denton. He was a 2010 graduate of Catholic Central where he excelled in many extra-curricular activities. John served on student council and was a gifted writer. He was a three-sport athlete, participating in football, swimming and lacrosse. He also coached...

Nettie McIntosh

Nettie McIntosh

Dec 9, 2013

Nettie McIntosh assed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Monday, December 9, 2013. Nettie was born in Cowcreek, Kentucky on December 21, 1933 the daughter of Harland and Esther ( McIntosh ) Noble. She graduated from the public schools of Kentucky and in 1949 married Beech McIntosh and together they have shared a 55 year marriage. Nettie...

Margaret Elliott Dietrich

Margaret Elliott Dietrich

Dec 9, 2013

Margaret Elliott Dietrich passed away at Angela Hospice in Livonia, with her family at her side, Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 92. Margaret was born in Detroit, the daughter of Hugh and Hilda ( Surinck ) Davidson. She worked for Consumers Power as a dispatcher. In 1982 she lost her first husband Alfred Elliott. Later she married...

Valerie Sue Greiner

Valerie Sue Greiner

Dec 7, 2013

Valerie Mazza Greiner died December 7, 2013 due to a several year battle with peritoneal cancer. She was 55. Valerie was the daughter of Louise and Baptiste Mazza of Washington, PA. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Tony Greiner, her brothers Louie Mazza and Tony Mazza, both of Washington, PA., and 7 nieces and 5 nephews and...

Donald F. Stobbe

Donald F. Stobbe

Dec 7, 2013

Donald F. Stobbe passed away December 7, 2013 at the age of 86. He was born in Detroit May 13, 1927 to Walter and Edna Stobbe. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary in 1998. He is the dear father of Warren(Arlette)Stobbe, David Stobbe and the late Barbra Newlove. Dear grandfather of Jennifer(John)Ososki, Brian(Julia)Stobbe, David (Katie)Stobbe, Shannon...

Mary Elizabeth Motsinger

Mary Elizabeth Motsinger

Dec 7, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Motsinger passed away December 7, 2013 at the age of 108. She was born November 16, 1905 in Dickson, Tennessee to Thomas and Jessie(Smith)Sugg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold. Mary is the dear mother of Polly(Louis)Bradley, Nancy Banks and Martha Bouman. Dear grandmother of Debora(Leonard)Krajewski, Cynthia(Timothy)Gould, Judith(Eugene)Facine, Jeffrey Bradley, Kristin(Sean)Pickney, Leanne(Philip)Kennedy and Scott(Jennifer)Bouman,...

Gerald Cooper

Gerald Cooper

Dec 6, 2013

Gerald “Jerry” Cooper, age 93 of Plymouth, passed away on December 6, 2013. Loving husband of 71 years to his beloved Ernestine, his high school sweetheart. Devoted father of James (Sharon) Cooper. Proud grandfather of Lainie (Jason) Gardner and Colleen (Matthew) Kunka. Great grandfather of Dane, J.J., and Presley Gardner. Jerry graduated from Plymouth High School in 1938, and served...

Elizabeth Ann Johnston

Elizabeth Ann Johnston

Dec 6, 2013

Elizabeth Ann Johnston, age 79 of Northville, passed away on December 6, 2013. Beloved mother of Lynn Johnston, Jeffery Johnston and Steven Johnston. Proud grandmother of Camille Johnston, Danielle Tefft, Rachel Tefft, Aaron Tefft and the late Joel Tefft. Great grandmother of Joella Tefft. Preceded in death by her beloved brother Lawrence Stead and by her mother Marguerite Stead. Visitation...

Mary A. Steiner

Mary A. Steiner

Dec 6, 2013

Mary A. Steiner passed away December 6, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born February 1, 1920 in Detroit to Joseph and Adeline(Champagne)Steiner. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Everett this past May. She is the dear mother of James Steiner and Tom(Laura)Steiner. Dear grandmother of Robert Steiner, Lowell(Rebecca Swindler)Steiner and Michelle(Anthony Roure)Steiner and great...

Lisa Bear

Lisa Bear

Dec 4, 2013

Lisa (Belcher) Bear – 53 years old, loving wife of Mark, dear mother of Chelsea and Cassea, loving daughter of Johnie Belcher-Tylka, pre deceased by father James Belcher and step father Francis Tylka, precious sister of Brenda (James) Dingman, Sandra (Larry) Groth, Darla (Kevin) LaForge and Glenda Halstead. Dear sister-in-law of William (Andrea) Bear. Dear Aunt to Stephanie Carney, Larry...

Dolores J. Musson

Dolores J. Musson

Dec 4, 2013

Dolores J. Musson, age 71 of Canton , passed away on December 4, 2013. Loving wife of Thomas. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (Heather) Musson, Brady (Kathleen ) Musson and Jason (Julie) Musson. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Louis, Rosie & Mitchell. Dear sister of Janie Loesch. Dolores leaves behind her creative legacy as a school teacher, published author and an amazing...

William R. Robinson

William R. Robinson

Dec 1, 2013

William R. Robinson passed away at Angela Hospice on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the age of 86. William was born in Detroit on May 30, 1927 the son of William A. and Marguerite ( Albright ) Robinson. He served with the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Bill is survived by his wife Mary Jane...

Joseph A. Urban

Joseph A. Urban

Nov 30, 2013

Passed away on November 30, 2013 at the age of 97. Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Joseph A. and Clara ( Czurlanis ) Urban. He served with the United States Army from 1941 thru 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant, mostly stationed along the West Coast assigned to the Military Police. After his service time...

Donald Robert Chumbley

Donald Robert Chumbley

Nov 28, 2013

Passed away at his home on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 80. Don was born in Detroit the son of John C. and Lula ( Burton ) Chumbley. He served with the United States Army in Korea after the armistice and after his military service obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in education from Eastern Michigan University. He taught...

Robert L. Knechtges

Robert L. Knechtges

Nov 26, 2013

Passed away in Bradenton, Florida on November 26, 2013 at the age of 66. Bob was born in Detroit and graduated from Cody High School. Bob's occupation before his retirement was as an electrical technician. He had many varied interests including broadcasting as a HAM radio operator and participating in the sport of karate, in which he held a Black...

Beulah Webb

Beulah Webb

Nov 22, 2013

Beulah Webb, age 86 of Plymouth, passed away on November 22, 2013. Born in Mayking, Kentucky to parents James & Martha Adams. Prior to moving to Michigan, Beulah taught for many years at Whiteburg Elementary in Mayking, Kentucky. Beloved wife late Charles Webb. Beloved mother of Shelia (Tom) Bissaillon and the late Darrell Webb. Proud grandmother of Darrell (Kimberly) Webb...

Elizabeth K. Kerstens

Elizabeth K. Kerstens

Nov 22, 2013

Elizabeth K. Kerstens, age 60 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2013. Loving wife of 42 years to Garrett Kerstens. Beloved mother of Wesley & Kay Kerstens. Dear sister of Ellen (Cliff) Caldwell. Sister in law of Adrianna Hunt and Martin (Liz) Kerstens. Preceded in death by parents Donald & Dorothy "Midge" Jewell and by brother John Jewell....

Mary Joanna Morgan

Mary Joanna Morgan

Nov 21, 2013

Mary Joanna Morgan passed away November 21, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born February 1, 1924 to Marion and Pearl(Kimer)Morgan. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband James. She is the dear mother of Shirley Taylor, Donna Cox and the late Curtis Morgan. Services will be private.

Richard Douglas Lustig

Richard Douglas Lustig

Nov 17, 2013

Richard Lustig passed away at Providence Park Hospital in Novi on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77. Richard was born on July 14, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Carl and Ida ( Hill ) Lustig. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit and was a member of the National Guard. For twelve years he...