Obituaries

George Zamboras

George Zamboras

Aug 12, 2012

Mr. George Zamboras, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 12, 2012 at the age of 99. Mr. Zamboras was born in Ambler Pennsylvania on July 3, 1913. After the untimely death of his father, his mother returned him and his siblings to Europe. He returned to the United States just before the outbreak of WWII. He spent...

Virginia Margaret Gibson

Virginia Margaret Gibson

Aug 11, 2012

Passed away at Four Season's Nursing Home on August 11, 2012 at the age of 77. Virginia was born in Ann Arbor the daughter of Walter F. and Olive M. ( Bowers ) Baumgartner. For 39 years she was a cashier for Kroger's both at the Wesland and Plymouth stores. She is survived by her special significant other, John G....

John "Jack" E. Stout

John "Jack" E. Stout

Aug 5, 2012

John "Jack" E. Stout, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away on August 5, 2012. Born in Cedar Springs,Mi to Lynn and Margaret Stout. Served in the United States Navy during WWII. Loving husband of 53 years to late Marguerite. Beloved father of Joy Kalmbach, Gay Lee (Craig) Newton, John (Lynda) Stout, Jr and James (Debbie) Stout. Numerous grandchildren and great...

Christine H. McWatt

Christine H. McWatt

Aug 5, 2012

Christine H. McWatt, age 61 of Plymouth, passed away on August 5, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Frederick and Ruth Hoeprich. Survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert. Dearest step-mother of Stephanie Smith, Maggie McWatt and Derek (Cammi) McWatt. Proud grandmother of Madison, Aubrey and Abigail . Also, survived by her mother in law Ruth McWatt. Dear...

Richard A. Loos

Richard A. Loos

Aug 4, 2012

Richard A. Loos, age 81 of Canton, passed away on August 4, 2012. Loving husband of 60 years to he beloved Isabel. Devoted father of Margee Barnes, David (Cheryl) Loos, Craig Loos, Claudia Harrison and Nancy Loos. Proud grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Jane Arnold. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard served...

Betty Juliette Klepser

Betty Juliette Klepser

Aug 2, 2012

Betty J. Klepser passed away at Brighton Gardens of Northville on August 2, 2012 at the age of 88. Betty was born in Suffolk, Virginia on May 20, 1924 the daughter of Herman A. and Cora A. ( Gardner ) Jones. She resided in Virginia where she graduated from Suffolk High School and later received her Bachelors in Buisness Education...

Gerard T. Zygner

Gerard T. Zygner

Aug 2, 2012

Gerard T. Zygner, age 59 of Livonia, passed away on August 2, 2012. Beloved husband of 30 years to Patricia . Loving father of Stefanie (James) Goodell. Dear brother of Larry (Cynthia) Zygner. Gerard proudly served in the United States Navy. His many hobbies included Camping , the Detroit Tigers and collecting nautical paraphernalia but most of all spending time...

Helene Doerr

Helene Doerr

Jul 28, 2012

Helene Doerr of Livonia, died peacefully surrounded by her family, July 28th, 2012, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Helene was born in East Prussia to Agnes (nee Weiss) and Ernst Brosch. A smart, spirited, generous, and supportive person, Helene’s world revolved around her much loved family and friends. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by...

Thelma Lillian Tucker

Thelma Lillian Tucker

Jul 27, 2012

Thelma Lillian Tucker, age 87, passed peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2012 with her children by her side. She was born March 14, 1925 in Tellico Plains, TN the daughter of Carlton and Mary Blanche Huskey. In November, 1942 she married Ralph Tucker in Dalton, GA. The two moved to Detroit shortly after. She was employed by GM's Fisher Body...

William Edward Quarterman

William Edward Quarterman

Jul 26, 2012

William Quarterman passed away at his home with his family beside him on July 26, 2012. William was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on May 8, 1938 the son of the Right Reverend George and Ruth ( Spahr ) Quarterman. Bill worked for Ford Motor at World Headquarters for over 35 years in Human Resources retiring in 1997. Among his many...

Vicki Lee Bell

Vicki Lee Bell

Jul 25, 2012

Vicki Bell passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the age of 66. Vicki was born September 27, 1945 in Detroit, the daughter of Cleve W. and Ruth ( Bunge ) Stroh. Early in her life the family moved to the Northville area where she finished her schooling. While in high school she meet...

Joseph E. Vos

Joseph E. Vos

Jul 23, 2012

Joseph Vos passed away suddenly on July 23, 2012 at the age of 43. Joe was born in Park Forest, Illinois, the son of Robert E. and Linda M. ( Bondie ) Vos. Joe loved to fish and golf and was a avid fan of the various Michigan sports teams. He served ten years with the United States Army, both...

Bruce Riffel

Bruce Riffel

Jul 22, 2012

Charles “Bruce” Riffel was born April 24, 1929 to Charles and Bernice Riffel in Detroit Michigan. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peg (Bouchard) Riffel, by 3 daughters and 2 sons in law. Kathy Genthe and Richard, Colleen Rabaut and Tom, and Mary Elaine Riffel. He was the proud Grandfather of 9 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren....

Elizabeth B. Sarlauskas

Elizabeth B. Sarlauskas

Jul 21, 2012

Elizabeth Sarlauskas passed away July 21, 2012 at home with her family at her side. Elizabeth was the beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Sarlauskas. She is survived by her dear children, Renee(David)Buczkowski and James(Noreen)Sarlauskas, her beloved grandchildren Jessica and Joe Buczkowski and Elizabeth Sarlauskas. Also surviving are her brother Charlie Brazina, sister Julie Jacovitti and sister-in-law Bernice Brazina....

Jack H. Hall

Jack H. Hall

Jul 19, 2012

Jack passed away at his home with his family beside him on Thursday, July 19, 2012, age 77. He was born in Coldwater, Michigan on August 29, 1934, the son of Hershel and Winnie I. ( Crandall ) Hall. Jack worked for Ford Motor Company as an electrical engineer in Dearborn for over 26 years retiring in 1994. He married...

Janet L. Eddington-Culbertson

Janet L. Eddington-Culbertson

Jul 17, 2012

Janet L. Eddington-Culbertson of Dexter, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on July 17, 2012 at the age of 71. She was born in Plymouth September 16, 1940 to the late Charles and Icle Woodard. Janet grew up in Plymouth and attended Plymouth High School. She would later marry Jack Culbertson in Hawaii and remain married to him for the next...

Marion F Passage

Marion F Passage

Jul 15, 2012

Marion Passage passed away at Oakmont Assisted Living in Northville on July 15, 2012 at the age of 96. Marion was born at Amherst, Nova Scotia, a twin and the seventh of ten children of Federick R. and Hortence M. ( Roome ) Murphy. At the age of 13 her family moved to the Flint area and in 1937 she...

Russell F. Hoisington

Russell F. Hoisington

Jul 14, 2012

Russ Hoisington passed away at his home on July 14, 2012 at the age of 85. Russ was born in Detroit and grew up in Milford, MI. He joined the United States Navy in 1944 when he was 17 years old and in 1951 graduated from Alma College with a degree in Business Administration. After a successful 24 year career...

Donald Bruce Elliott

Donald Bruce Elliott

Jul 12, 2012

Donald Elliott passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township with his family beside him on Thursday, July 12, 2012, age 70. Donald was born in Detroit on March 9, 1942 the son of Jack B. and Ruth M ( LeSeure) Elliott. His early years were spent in Westland where he attended the Nankin Mills School. Don established...

Martha I. Buzuvis

Martha I. Buzuvis

Jul 8, 2012

Martha I. Buzuvis, age 96 of Plymouth, passed away with her family at her bedside on July 8, 2012. Born in Richmond, Virginia to parents Charles and Nora Anderson. Moved to the Plymouth from Detroit in 1968. Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of the late Barbara Williams, John (fiancee Cynthia King) Buzuvis Jr, Dennis (Esther) Buzuvis and...

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