Obituaries

Lee Burkhart

Lee Burkhart

Apr 30, 2022

Lee Burkhart, age 67 passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on April 30, 2022. Lee was born on June 13, 1954 in Northville, Michigan to Donald and the late Betty (née Heintz) Burkhart. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his siblings, Joyce (Kevin) Abraham, Denise (Mark) Bair and Susan (Al) Bednarski. Lee was an Uncle, Great Uncle...

Anna Christine Fowler

Anna Christine Fowler

Apr 29, 2022

Anna Christine Fowler, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born on March 6, 1930 in Detroit to her parents, Paul & Annie Primeau. Anna married the love of her life, Daniel Fowler on March 5, 1949 and would give him back to the Lord on April 2, 2011. Together they were blessed with three...

Steve Russell Ash

Steve Russell Ash

Apr 28, 2022

Steve “Pops” Russell Ash, age 70 of Howell and formerly of Plymouth, passed away on April 28, 2022. Although his heart failed in the end, this same heart touched so many lives along the way leaving ever lasting memories. Steve never looked for praises, he never was the man to boast, he lived his life quietly helping his large family,...

Oliver Jefferson McClure, Jr.

Oliver Jefferson McClure, Jr.

Apr 26, 2022

Oliver J. McClure, Jr., age 97 of Plymouth passed away on April 26, 2022. Oliver was born on February 20, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Susie (née Williams) and Oliver Jefferson McClure, Sr. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Karen (née Spitz) McClure; loving father of eight children – Nicolette (Frank) McClure-Seals, William...

William James Buyers

William James Buyers

Apr 25, 2022

William James Buyers, III went to meet the Lord on April 25th, 2022. Bill’s final days were spent surrounded by the family he loved so much. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth, father, Marvin, stepmother, Edith, sister, Christine “Joan”, brother, Russell and granddaughter, Kaylee. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Jacqueline, children William (Kristine) Buyers,...

Lorraine Marie Chick

Lorraine Marie Chick

Apr 23, 2022

Lorraine Marie Chick, age 81 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on April 23, 2022. Lorraine was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 17, 1940 to her parents, the late Samuel and Patricia (née Elieff) Silaski. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 59 years to the late Leonidas Chick; loving mother of two children – John Chick and Paul...

Thomas Drauss

Thomas Drauss

Apr 17, 2022

Thomas Drauss, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 17th, 2022. Tom was born on November 22nd, 1942 in Detroit to the late John and Helen (née Rozwens) Drauss and grew up in Dearborn. Tom is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, David. He is survived by his wife, Lillian (Darmanin) to whom he was married for...

John Thomas Rybinski

John Thomas Rybinski

Apr 15, 2022

John Thomas Rybinski passed away on April 15, 2022 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 37. Born on March 12, 1985 to Tom and Janice Rybinski, John grew up in Redford with his mother and older brother, Tim. While his immediate family was small, his cousins, aunts and uncles, and beloved grandparents, Walt and Betty lived just...

Howard Scott White

Howard Scott White

Apr 12, 2022

Howard “Scott” White, age 60 of Wayne, Michigan passed away on April 12, 2022. Scott was born on November 30, 1961 to his late parents, James White and Loral Orow. He is the proud father of Cory Sunday (Christina) and grandfather of Liam and Eva. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews, Clay...

Joseph Anthony O'Loughlin

Joseph Anthony O'Loughlin

Apr 9, 2022

Joseph Anthony O'Loughlin, age 86, of Canton, passed away on April 9, 2022. Joe was born on March 16, 1936, in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Gertrude (nee Revane) and Charles O'Loughlin. He was the "big brother" of Mary Hanson and the late Elizabeth Larson. His meaningful life can be summarized in three words: God, family, and community service. As...

Donald James Geistler

Donald James Geistler

Apr 8, 2022

Donald J. Geistler, age 89, of Livonia died April 8, 2022 at Woodhaven Retirement Community in Livonia. He was born June 25, 1932 in Livonia and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Geistler was an auto mechanic for many years, and worked at different Pontiac dealerships. He enjoyed going to car shows, building model planes, and had an appreciation for antique...

Barbara Turner

Barbara Turner

Apr 5, 2022

Barbara Turner, age 82 of Livonia passed away on April 5, 2022. She was born on June 10, 1939 in Detroit to her parents, the late Stephen and Julia Zulinski. Barbara is the beloved and devoted wife of 51 years to the late Barry Turner, Jr. who passed away in 2011. She is the loving mother of two children –...

Penelope  "Penny" Wright-Steele

Penelope "Penny" Wright-Steele

Mar 23, 2022

Penny Wright-Steele, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on March 23, 2022. She was born on September 8, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Wanda (née Hasse) and Wence Pell. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 31 years to the late Ralph C. Steele who just passed away on March 5, 2022. Penny is the...

Martha "Jean" McAllister

Martha "Jean" McAllister

Mar 20, 2022

Martha “Jean” McAllister (née Pritchett) of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2022 at the age of 86. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Lori Hutchinson and Lynn Cracraft (Charles); grandchildren: Kristen Spytek (John), Lindsay Hutchinson, Adam Hutchinson (Dr. Rupa Prasad), Chelsea Cracraft, and Abigail Cracraft; great grandchildren: Jack Spytek and Thomas Spytek; as well as...

Patricia "Pattee"  Rupert

Patricia "Pattee" Rupert

Mar 20, 2022

Patricia “Pattee” Rupert, age 76 of Canton passed away on March 20, 2022. Pattee was born on January 3, 1946 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to her parents, the late Mildred (née Maier) and Henry Ferrari. She is the loving and devoted mother of two children – Lisa (Scott) Spielman and Bryan Rupert; proud grandmother of Austyn, Hayden and Henry and...

Ryan Christopher Bigelow

Ryan Christopher Bigelow

Mar 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Bigelow Family announces the passing of Ryan Christopher Bigelow on March 18, 2022 due to complications of cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children and close friends. Ryan was born on October 21, 1976 to Rev John and Judy Bigelow in Eagle River, Alaska. He was married to the love of his...

Barbara J. Lademan

Barbara J. Lademan

Mar 17, 2022

Barbara J. Lademan, age 79 of Plymouth, passed away on March 17, 2022. Loving wife of the late Edward. Beloved mother of Raymond (Susan) Lademan and Cheryl (David) Moore. Proud grandmother of Kelsey Lademan, Cori Lademan, Nina Lademan, Julia Moore and David Moore. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Sunday, March 20, 2022...

Richard M. Brown

Richard M. Brown

Mar 14, 2022

Richard Murray Brown, age 79 of Canton passed away on March 14, 2022. Richard was born on March 7, 1943 in Plymouth to the late Flossie (née Roland) and Harold Brown. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 53 years to Diana (née Ausbon) Brown; loving father of five children – Dr. Tammy (Brent) Gephart, Candy (Dr. Clive) Brown-Proctor,...

Mary Jane Pimlott Comben

Mary Jane Pimlott Comben

Mar 14, 2022

Mary Jane Pimlott Comben, age 90 of Canton passed away on March 14, 2022. She was born on August 28, 1931 in Detroit to the late, Edna Marie (née Mahieux) and John Carpenter. Mary is the loving and devoted mother of three children – Mark (Angie) Pimlott, Lori (Jill Calvin) Pimlott and Janeen (Jeff) Sergison and step-mother of Randy (Sue)...

Betty M. Thomas

Betty M. Thomas

Mar 14, 2022

Betty M. Thomas, age 98 of Plymouth passed away on March 14, 2022. She was born on March 4, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Mildred (née Riddell) and Robert Sawyer. Betty is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Burrell Thomas; loving mother of Garrett (Rebecca) Thomas Ronald (Gretchen) Thomas, Gregory Thomas, Jeffrey (Pamela) Thomas,...

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