Obituaries

Lou Ann Smith

Lou Ann Smith

Jun 2, 2023

 

Our loving mother, Lou Ann Smith (Sousa), left this earth on Friday, June 2nd 2023, after a brief period of hospitalization and hospice care. She fought valiantly until it was time for the Lord to call her home.

She was born in Ann Arbor MI on November 16, 1940, to Walter and Eileen Sousa (Hoppe).  Lou Ann married the...

Laureen "Laurie" Davis

Laureen "Laurie" Davis

Jun 2, 2023

 

Laureen (Laurie) Davis passed away on June 2nd, 2023 at the age of 64 in Northville, Michigan. She was born on December 7th, 1958 in Minnetonka, Minnesota to her parents the late Darrel and Joyce Upton. She was married to her loving husband, Art Davis, at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Michigan on August 21st, 1982, with whom...

Ralph Leroy Robinson, Jr.

Ralph Leroy Robinson, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Ralph L. Robinson, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Livonia, Michigan to Ralph L. Robinson and Irene R. (née Hurkett) Robinson. He was the youngest of four children.

A graduate of Bentley High School, Class of '59, he met the love of his life, Laurie...

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

Jun 1, 2023

 

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

August 9, 1927 – June 1, 2023

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau, loving wife and mother passed away on June 1st, 2023 at her home in Northville, Michigan. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 9th, 1927 to her wonderful parents Helen Patz and Walter Moble Paisley. LaVerne loved and cared for those around her....

Gary Lynn Krueger

Gary Lynn Krueger

May 30, 2023

Dr. Gary Lynn Krueger D.C., a Northville Township resident died May 30th, 2023.

Gary was born on July 28, 1941 in Highland Park, Michigan to Fred E. Krueger and Verna E. Courts Krueger. He was the oldest of six children.  

Gary graduated from Southfield High School in June of 1959. He followed his grandfather and uncle into the chiropractic...

Nicholas W. Brennan

Nicholas W. Brennan

May 27, 2023

Nicholas W. Brennan, a beloved family man and devoted friend, passed away on May 27th, 2023 at his home in Plymouth, Michigan at the age of 38. In 2020, Nick was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer. Nick fought a courageous 3 year battle defying the doctors expectations. When asked what kept him fighting he simply said,...

Sebby J. Harrison

Sebby J. Harrison

May 26, 2023

Sebby J. Harrison, a homemaker, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 in Plymouth Township, Michigan at the age of 85. Sebby was born on February 17, 1938 in Spangler, Pennsylvania. She married Charles Harrison and they celebrated almost 50 years of marriage before Charles’s passing.Sebby was well-known for her love for her children and family as well as her...

Catherine E. Kelly

Catherine E. Kelly

May 26, 2023

 

Catherine E. Kelly, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on May 26th, 2023 in Westland, Michigan at the age of 71. Catherine was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on November 1st, 1951 to Frederick and Lottie Hiles.Growing up in Michigan, Catherine had a great sense of humor that endeared her to everyone she met. Shortly after Graduating High...

Joann Williams

Joann Williams

May 25, 2023

Joann Williams, age 85 of St. Helen, Michigan passed away on May 25, 2023.  She was born on March 26, 1938 in Hickman, Kentucky to her parents, the late Pauline (née Love) and Clarence Morrow. 

Joann is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Fay Williams Jr.; loving mother of three sons – Rick (Sharla) Williams, Mark (Jackie) Williams and Jeff Williams;...

Mary Lee Brooks

Mary Lee Brooks

May 24, 2023

Mary Lee Brooks, age 75 of Northville passed away on May 24, 2023. 

Mary was born in Detroit on January 12, 1948 to her parents, the late Patricia Jean (née Joly) and Bernard McMahon.  She is the loving and devoted mother of three children – Michele (Gary) Fleming, Michael (Shannon) Brooks and Mark (Jessica Filthaut) Brooks; proud grandmother of Alyssa...

Robert David Rienas

Robert David Rienas

May 23, 2023

Robert D. Rienas, Sr., age 95 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away peacefully on May 23, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida.

He was born on July 25, 1927, in Dearborn Michigan to his parents, the late Winnifred (Woronick) and Edward Rienas.  Robert was the beloved and devoted husband of Ruth Virginia Jewell (deceased) and Joan Anderson; loving father of five children, Robert...

John H. Robinson

John H. Robinson

May 23, 2023

John H. Robinson, age 85 passed away on May 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.    He was born on November 8, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents the late Virginia B. (née Gawley) and Leo J. Robinson. 

He is the beloved and devoted husband of 63 years to Joyce Robinson; loving father of Catherine (Greg Ballard) Hiltz, Judith...

Marilyn M. Sinclair

Marilyn M. Sinclair

May 21, 2023

 

Marilyn Marie Sinclair, age 81 passed away on May 21, 2023.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 7, 1942 to her parents, the late Doris (née Smith) and Thomas Wood.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late James Sinclair; loving and devoted mother of Kristin (Bruce) Piper, Jim (Rena) Sinclair and Sean (Jeanne) Sinclair;...

Uldine Yvonne Frakes

Uldine Yvonne Frakes

May 17, 2023

Uldine Yvonne Frakes, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023, at her residence in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on January 10th, 1931, in Rocanville, Saskatchewan Canada to her late parents, Russell and Nellie Moffatt. 

Uldine (known as Al by friends and family and as Gabbie by her grandchildren) was a...

Dianne F. Griswold

Dianne F. Griswold

May 13, 2023

Dianne F. Griswold, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 13th, 2023 in Plymouth, Michigan. She was born on April 24th, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William Paul and Frances Lenore (nee' Mosser) Erxleben.

Dianne will always be remembered as an outstanding teacher who impacted countless students with her boundless dedication to education. She graduated...

Donald "Pinky" Edwin Folsom

Donald "Pinky" Edwin Folsom

May 11, 2023

Donald “Pinky” Edwin Folsom, the second hire at the Livonia Fire Department and founding member of the city’s Rosedale Presbyterian Church, passed away among loved ones at his home on May 11, 2023.  The cause was congestive heart failure.Born March 10th, 1923 in Bad Axe, Michigan, Donald was the second son of Jason B. and Esther Folsom, née Collon.  He...

Stephanie T. Goecke

Stephanie T. Goecke

May 9, 2023

Stephanie T. Goecke, age 61 passed away from colon cancer May 9, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. 

She leaves behind her husband Matthew Duda and their two beautiful children, Tony and Alison. She is the sister of Mary Ann Collado-Wharton, Susan Hansen, Margaret Alford Cackler, Joseph Goecke, Barbara Gangware, Peter Goecke, John Goecke, and Henry Goecke, and a dear aunt...

Lorraine Hunt

Lorraine Hunt

May 7, 2023

Lorraine Hunt, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, passed away on May 7, 2023 in Westland.  She was born on February 6, 1946 to her parents, the late George and Rebecca (née Wolfe) Hake, in Plymouth, Michigan.

Lorraine will always be remembered for her loving and caring personality.  She was loved deeply by those who knew her...

Diana Matthews

Diana Matthews

May 4, 2023

Diana Matthews, age 47, passed away May 4, 2023.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Rene and Bertha (Guerra) Vela born in Dearborn, Michigan on May 16, 1975.

Diana is survived by her loving husband, Steven, daughter, Isabella, and In-Laws, Harold and Georgan Matthews.  Also surviving are Diana’s siblings, Bertha (Emilo) Arribas, Rene Vela, Jr., and Jaime (Marie)...

Janet R. Rose

Janet R. Rose

Apr 23, 2023

Janet Rose, age 86 of Livonia, passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice Center on Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Janet was born in Detroit, MI to parents Harold Wagner and Bernette Wagner (née Pittner).

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles of 66 years, and her parents. She is survived by her children David (Cindy), Phillip (Jackie Steinaway),...

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