Obituaries

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...

Jack McNeely

Jack McNeely

Jun 30, 2012

Jack McNeely (Edward J. McNeely), age 89 of Northville passed away on June 30, 2012. Loving husband of 60 years to Marie (O'Connor). Devoted father of Kathleen (Robert Gold) McNeely, Dennis (partner Sandra Koenig) McNeely, Sharon McNeely, Maureen (Robert) Turner, Edward J. McNeely III, Brigid McNeely, Kevin McNeely and Colleen Porter. Foster parent to Kevin Michael and Mary Catherine. Proud...

Frank L. Police

Frank L. Police

Jun 30, 2012

Frank L. Police,"The Sprinkler Man" age 83 of Livonia, passed away on June 30, 2012. Loving husband of the late Louise B. Beloved father of Frank Police, the late Daniel Police, Eva T. Police, Maria (Anthony) Kraska and David Police. Proud grandfather of Shannon Police, Steven and Angela Kraska. Frank served as a tool maker for over 38 years for...

Charles R. J. Nicholls

Charles R. J. Nicholls

Jun 30, 2012

Charles R. J. Nicholls passed away June 30, 2012 at the age of 89. Charles lost the love of his life Gladys May, his wife of 64 years, earlier this year. He is the beloved father of Norma(John)Lamb, Charles"Nick"(Charlotte)Nicholls, and Richard(Cheryl)Nicholls. Dearest grandfather of Johnny(Kelly)Lamb, Melanie(Eric)Paesani-Girard, Brian(Erica)Lamb, Philip(Brook)Lamb, and Peter(Jacqui)Lamb. Dear great grandfather of Ethan and Payton Lamb, Alexis and...

Jerry A. Harris

Jerry A. Harris

Jun 28, 2012

Jerry A. Harris passed away June 28, 2012 at the age of 63. He is the beloved father of Tracey M.(William)Randall, Michael(Danielle)Harris and Matthew Harris. Dear grandfather of Diana Randall and William Randall. Jerry was a resident of Plymouth, formerly a longtime Livonia resident. He retired from General Motors as a millwright and was a member of UAW local 735....

John F. Darga

John F. Darga

Jun 26, 2012

John F. Darga passed away June 26, 2012 at the age of 83. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his wife of 59 years Doris Marie. He is the beloved father of Virgil A. Darga, James R.(Patricia)Darga and Darlene(Gino)Marchetti. Dearest grandfather of Nicholas Darga, Melisa Darga, Benjamin(Karri)Darga, Elizabeth Darga, Dominic Marchetti and Gianna Marchetti. John meet...

Joseph Tate

Joseph Tate

Jun 24, 2012

Joseph Tate ~2/14/1933~6/24/2012~ Joe lost his long battle with cancer at home with his loving family at his side. He leaves his devoted children Teri Tate of Plymouth, Mark Tate and his wife Sandra of Canton. He is the proud grandfather of Andrew Tate and Brent Tate of Canton. The mother of his children Charlotte(West)Tate of Belleville also survives. Memorials...

Morris Herman Canfield

Morris Herman Canfield

Jun 22, 2012

Morris Herman Canfield, of Northville, passed away on June 22, 2012 at the age of 91. Morris retired from the United States Army earning the rank of Major. He would be awarded the Bronze Star during the Korean Conflict. On July 7, 1942 Morris would marry Phyllis Eglington and together they were blessed with one daughter Judy (Daniel) Kinczkowski. Proud...

Charlotte E. McCown

Charlotte E. McCown

Jun 15, 2012

Passed away at her home on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the age of 98. Charlotte was born in Kentucky on February 10, 1914. She resided in Kentucky until the early 1940's when the family moved to the Detroit area. She meet and married Terry McCown in Kentucky on August 26, 1935 and together they shared 51 years of married...

Bertha Mae Whitely

Bertha Mae Whitely

Jun 15, 2012

Passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the age of 79. Bertha was born in Plymouth, Michigan on November 16, 1932 the daughter of Robert L. and Alberta G. ( Patterson ) Brown. She graduated from Plymouth High School and spent the rest of her life in Plymouth. She married Henry Whitson...

Henry R. Kus

Henry R. Kus

Jun 14, 2012

Henry r. Kus, a man who remained a positive influence in this world throughout his life, passed away on June 14, 2012 at the age of 80. Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Daniel(Jean). Special friend to Eugene along with many dear friends from the surrounding community of St. Barbara Catholic Church in Dearborn. Mr. Kus will...

Michael Patrick A'Hearn

Michael Patrick A'Hearn

Jun 14, 2012

Michael P. A'Hearn passed away on June 14, 2012 at Heartland of Canton at the age of 59. Michael was born in Buffalo, New York, the son of Robert L. and Audrey A. ( Bozzard ) A'Hearn. His early life was spent in the Buffalo area where he graduated from high school and also received his B.A. degree from the...

Edith Williams

Edith Williams

Jun 8, 2012

Edith Williams, age 93 of Canton, passed away on June 8, 2012. Loving wife of the late Charles. Beloved mother of Scott Williams, Kathleen Grant, Diane (George) Plafchan and the late Dennis Wiliams. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Ruth Vance. Private interment services will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the...

Cheryl Lynn Clifton

Cheryl Lynn Clifton

Jun 6, 2012

Cheryl Lynn Clifton, age 45 of Woodhaven, passed away on June 6, 2012. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan to the late John and Inez Manning. Survived by her precious son Justin Clifton and by step daughter Kristine Clifton. She is also survived by many loving and devoted aunts, uncles ,nieces, nephews and their families. Cheryl was a dedicated employee...