Obituaries

Charles W. McDonald

Charles W. McDonald

Oct 27, 2010

First Municipal Judge of Northville - 50th District Judge - Pontiac He was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on January 12, 1929 and attended grade school and high school there. While in high school, he captained the track team in 1946 and was a member of the squad that qualified for the State Finals in his junior and senior years....

Wendell Ellis

Wendell Ellis

Oct 23, 2010

Passed away October 23, 2010 at the age of 87. Wendell was born in Washington, IN on November 11, 1922 the son of James B. and Minnie (Cissell) Ellis where he resided until 1941 when he came to the Detroit area. He served with the 610th United States Army Air Corps during World War II stationed at Eglin Field in...

Lynn Everett Green

Lynn Everett Green

Oct 22, 2010

Passed away suddenly, October 22, 2010,at the age of 55 while away on a business trip in California. He is the beloved husbandof Carolfor 32 years.Dear father of Emily Lynn(Jason Darow)Green. Dear son of Margaret Green and brother of Robbie Jean(Joe)Jabtecki, Louis Green and Larry(Paulette)Green. Son-in-law of the late Ed Strong of Southfield. Lynn was a Quality Engineer for Inspec...

Greg McClish

Greg McClish

Oct 20, 2010

Age 61, of Houston, Texas passed away October 20, 2010. Born in Detroit to parents Clifford and Loraine McClish. He proudly served in the United States Army. Survived by his loving sisters; Kelly Corbett, Deby (Richard) Kalush, Kara (Richard) Pernal and Marsha McClish. Many loving nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date....

Laura Anna Cumming

Laura Anna Cumming

Oct 20, 2010

Passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, age 90 after a short illness. Laura was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Frederick V. and Laura Lee (Franzman) Tews. She is survived by her husband John and children Louise (James) LeCourt, Donna Cumming and John (Dianne) Cumming. Grandmother of Emily, Jamie, Steven,...

Lamott A. Whitebread

Lamott A. Whitebread

Oct 19, 2010

Age 90, of Plymouth, passed away October 19, 2010. Loving husband of 69 years to Betty. Beloved father of Jeanne (Donald) Clemens, Richard Whitebread and Ronald (Deb) Whitebread. Proud grandfather of 7 great grandfather of 8 and great great grandfather of 2. Mr. Whitebread served in the United States Navy during WWII. He served on the USS Franflin D. Roosevelt...

Rita Evelyn Rossow

Rita Evelyn Rossow

Oct 19, 2010

Passed away at Garden City Osteopathic Hospital on October 19, 2010 at the age of 53. Rita was born on September 2, 1957 at Ypsilanti, Michigan the daughter of Harold and Cecelia ( Drews ) Rossow. She was a avid sports fan loving her Detroit Red Wings and a medal winner herself in many Special Olympic events. She is survived...

Marie Taylor

Marie Taylor

Oct 18, 2010

Passed away on October 18, 2010 at Saint Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia at the age of 81. Marie was born in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of Ora and Bessie (Griffith) Spencer. She was employed at various firms, including Ford Motor, Sun Plastics of Plymouth and had also worked as a cook at the American Legion Post 32 in Livonia....

Marjorie Mary Kilpatrick

Marjorie Mary Kilpatrick

Oct 18, 2010

Past away on October 18, 2010. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Bertha (Quinton) Parnin on November 13, 1925. She is survived by her husband Donald and children Carolyn (Robert) Hoover, Barbara (Frank) Padlo and Sharon (John) Fraser. Grandmother of Robert (Michelle) Hoover Jr., Deanna Hoover and Jason Kamin. Greatgrandmother of James, Hailey and Brandon...

Irene B. Smith

Irene B. Smith

Oct 17, 2010

Irene past away on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at the age of 89. She was born in Detroit the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Sokolowska) Sobczak. Her husband Joseph passed away in 1976 and she is survived by her son Richard (Belinda) Smith. Two sisters and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial visitation will be held at the Schrader-Howell...

Catherine Wnek

Catherine Wnek

Oct 14, 2010

Age 69, of Plymouth, passed away on October 14, 2010. Loving mother of Derek (Donna) Wnek and Lina Rinaudo. Proud grandmother of Carolanne and Andrew Wnek. Great grandmother of Kiley and Brielle. Dear sister of Connie (Bob) Smigielski, Charlotte (Robert) McCourt, Ed (Tavia) Burgess and Christine Ransom. Funeral service Monday 1:00pm from St. Kenneth Catholic Church 14951 Haggerty Rd, Plymouth...

Norman J. Blahovec

Norman J. Blahovec

Oct 12, 2010

Norman passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the age of 80. He was born in Dearborn, the son of Jerry and Bessie (Casar) Blahovec. He served with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and worked 42 years for Detroit Edison in building and maintaining sub stations. He...

Sharon E. Stroia

Sharon E. Stroia

Oct 10, 2010

Age 71, of Key West, Florida and Livonia, MI passed away on October 10, 2010. Loving wife of Simon. Beloved mother of Mary (Ken) McMahon, Kelly (Jim) Oaks and Sharon (Brian) Acton. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 1. Dear sister Ricky Bianco, Joann Bianco, Sandy (Bob) Zimmerman and Ronnie Bianco. A funeral service will be held at...

Robert Faiman

Robert Faiman

Oct 10, 2010

Robert was born in Detroit on February 14, 1936 the son of Frank and Maria (Krejci) Faiman. He served with the United States Army and worked as a computer technologist. Robert was a long time member of the K of C # 4513 and American Legion Post 32. He is survived by his wife Susan and children Robert (Sherri), Craig...

Melissa Lynn Saunders

Melissa Lynn Saunders

Oct 10, 2010

Age 26, of South Lyon, passed away October 10, 2010. Loving daughter of Mary (Ken) McMahon and Arthur Saunders. Dear sister of Kenny McMahon, Arthur Saunders and Kyla Saunders. Proud granddaughter of Simon Stroia. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30am from St. Michael Catholic Church 11441 Hubbard, Livonia for both Melissa and her grandmother Sharon Stroia,...

Chester Smiatacz

Chester Smiatacz

Oct 10, 2010

Age 83, of Plymouth, passed away October 10, 2010. Loving husband of 57 years to Maryann. Beloved father of Ann (Regis) Buckley, Mark Smiatacz, Pamela (Mark) Little, Donna (Scott) Cargill and David (Marilyn) Smiatacz. Loving dziadzi to 17 grandchildren: Regis, Katie, Mary, Brian, Theresa, Annie, Matthew, Nicholas, Jonathan, Sarah, Taylor, Joshua, Zachary, Aaron, Jacob, Sean and Patrick and 20 great...

Elizabeth Betty Kaza

Elizabeth Betty Kaza

Oct 8, 2010

Passed away on October 8, 2010 at Harrisville, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on March 12, 1919 in Punxsutawney, PA the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Kupetz) Kaza. She had worked for the railroad as a clerk. She is survived by her sister Maxine (John) Humphrey. Her nieces, Kathy (Jim) Holderman, Mary (Rich) Forrest, Phyllis (Bob) Frase and Barbara (Tom) Gibbings...

Allen James Taylor

Allen James Taylor

Oct 7, 2010

Passed away on October 7, 2010 at Independence Village in Plymouth Township at the age of 89. Allen was born in England, the son of James and Margaret(Curry) Taylor. At an early age the family came to the United States. In 1943 he married Virginia and together they shared 60 years of marriage. Virginia passed away in 2003. Allen worked...

Doris Ann Sadowski

Doris Ann Sadowski

Oct 7, 2010

Passed away at her home on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the age of 54. Doris was born in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of John E. and Doris (Denis) Sadowski. She has resided in the metropolitan area all of her life and the last 24 years within the Plymouth Community. She graduated from Schoolcraft College with an Associates Degree and...

Kenneth W. Schang

Kenneth W. Schang

Oct 6, 2010

Passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the age of 69. Kenneth was born in Detroit, the son of Anthony and Anna (Kitzman) Schang on September 10, 1941. He earned his B.S. and M.S.E. degrees from Wayne State University. He worked for various companies including TRW, Arvin-Meritor, Creative Industries, AMC...

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