Obituaries
Gloria Delores Stopp
Jan 1, 2022
Gloria Delores Stopp, of Plymouth, MI, beloved wife, mother, grand-mother and aunt passed away on 1/1/2022 at the age of 94. Gloria spent most of her adult life in Roseville, MI before relocating to Plymouth, MI to be closer to her only child and daughter. Born April 14,1927 in Detroit, MI to Ella (Rose) and Edward Francis Roussin, the 6th...
Deborah Michelle Dickson
Dec 31, 2021
Deborah Michelle Dickson, age 55 of Canton passed away on December 31, 2021. She was born in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to her parents, Doug (Ann) Schroeder and Carole (Rick) Brown. Deborah is the loving and devoted mother of Ryan and Hannah; dearest sister of Curt (Margot) Schroeder, Cindy (Greg) Maurer, Chris (Kelly) Schroeder and Jen Schroeder. She is also survived...
Richard Arthur Waack
Dec 30, 2021
Richard “Dick” Waack, age 79, passed away in Lebanon TN on December 30, 2021. Richard Arthur Waack was born in Plymouth MI to Dorothy Speck Waack and Earl Waack. Richard never met a stranger and enjoyed a successful career in in sales at Pat Milliken Ford for nearly 40 years. He developed many friendships with his clients and enjoyed long...
Donna Bossio
Dec 30, 2021
Donna Bossio, age 68 of Westland, passed away on December 30, 2021. Born August 3, 1953 in Detroit to her loving parents Stanley & Annie Wieczorek. Donna is the beloved and devoted wife of James Bossio. They were married on October 29, 1977. Donna will be greatly missed by her siblings Patricia Goossen, Suzanne King, Cindee White, Gail Vandusen, Nikolas...
Elaine M. Pietrzyk
Dec 30, 2021
Elaine M. Pietrzyk, born March 5, 1945 in Sparta, Michigan to parents Edgar & Evelyn Lehnert, passed away peacefully at her home in Jackson, Michigan on December 30, 2021. Elaine was the loving and devoted wife of 21 years to Paul; the beloved mother of Kate Plass (married to Nick DelCore), Jerry Pietrzyk (married to Suzy), Elizabeth Martell (married to...
Arlene V. Garcia
Dec 29, 2021
Arlene Garcia was born in the spring of 1943 in Detroit, Mi. She was the youngest of two daughters, and the last surviving member of her immediate family. She played piano as a child, loved to ice skate and swim, and began her love for animals with her dog “Chips”. Arlene retired from the Federal Reserve in 2010, and had...
Betty Lane Sundstrom
Dec 27, 2021
Betty Lane Sundstrom, age 97 of Livonia went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2021. She was born on February 18, 1924 in Detroit to her parents, the late Guy and Jane (née Dennen) Hill; beloved and devoted wife of the late Ted Sundstrom; dearest and loving mother of Wayne (Pam) Sundstrom, Teddy Pagnucco and Marsha Sundstrom;...
Marilyn Ann Parmenter
Dec 27, 2021
Marilyn Ann Parmenter, wife of John Clifford Parmenter. Born October 31, 1942. Passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021. Marilyn was born and raised in Plymouth, MI. While growing up she was close to her mother, father and two brothers, Dale and Don. As a young girl, she and John (Parmenter) attended the same school. Little did she know, John...
Carolyn Jean Wyatt
Dec 25, 2021
Carolyn Jean Wyatt, age 74 of Canton, passed away on December 25, 2021. Loving mother of Tracey Wyatt, Ted (Jane) Wyatt and Clayton (Lorrie) Wyatt. Proud grandmother of Zackery Wyatt, Josie Wyatt, Gage Wyatt and T. J. Wyatt. Great-grandmother of Melody Wyatt, Serenity Wyatt and Leslie Wyatt. Dear sister of John Long. Funeral service will be held on Friday, December...
Leno Mulattieri
Dec 24, 2021
Leno Mulattieri, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Cesar and Virginia (née Sorse) Mulattieri. Leno is the loving and devoted father of Roy Mulattieri; proud grandfather of Marisa (Jon) Pfautz and Justine (Richard) Rivard and great-grandfather of Miles Lowery, Travis Pfautz,...
James Richard Johnston
Dec 15, 2021
James Richard Johnston, age 89 of Livonia passed away on December 15, 2021. James was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan to his parents, the late Myra (née Cushing) and Clyde Johnston. He is the beloved husband of Judith R. (née Woodside) Johnston; loving father of Zack (Katie) Johnston, Joseph Johnston, Jacob Johnston, Lynn, Jeff and Steve Johnston; dear brother of...
Mary Kersten
Dec 13, 2021
Mary (née Dron) Kersten, age 95 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on her birthday, December 13, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1926 to her parents, Mary (née Apati) and John Dron. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 64 years to the late Earl Kersten; loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Bunnell and Ron (Alice) Kersten; proud grandmother...
George Henry Merchant, Sr
Dec 12, 2021
George H. Merchant Sr., 88 passed away peacefully at his apartment in Plymouth, Michigan on December 12, 2021. George was born on October 27, 1933 in Cleveland Ohio. His parents moved to Michigan where George was raised in Plymouth. He was a 1952 graduate of Plymouth High school. He was the owner of a machine shop called Merchants Automatic Products....
Ronald Carl Gentry
Dec 11, 2021
Ronald C. Gentry, 84, of South Bend, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 in the company of family - his wife of 63 years, Ann (York) Gentry, sons, Carl W. Gentry, Mark F. Gentry and daughter-in-law, Toni Auletti. In addition to his wife, Ann and sons, Carl and Mark, Ron is survived by his beloved...
Ralph E. Logan
Dec 10, 2021
Ralph E. Logan, age 79 of Belleville, passed on December 10, 2021. Loving husband of 53 years to Joan. Beloved father of Kevin Logan. Proud grandfather of Dylan & Abby Logan. Ralph proudly served his country in the United States Army. Ralph enjoyed model railroading and was an avid golfer. Most of all Ralph loved spending time with his grandchildren...
Gary A Boyajian
Dec 10, 2021
Gary A Boyajian, age 69 of Plymouth, passed away on December 10, 2021. He was born in Detroit on October 23, 1952, to the late Albert & Doris Boyajian. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Sandra (Vinyard). Loving father of Aaron (Duane) Boyajian, Jordan (Jess) Boyajian, Evan (Jessie) Boyajian and Logan Boyajian. Proud grandfather of Kylie...
Catherine "Cathy" Marie Richardson
Dec 7, 2021
Catherine Marie Richardson, age 70 of Plymouth passed away on December 7, 2021. She was born on June 24, 1951 to her parents, Helen India (née Smith) and Richard Maurice Phelps. Catherine is the beloved and devoted wife of Michael Richardson; loving mother of Scott (Sarah) Richardson and Jeremy (Susan) Richardson; proud grandmother of Joshua, Calyssa, Conner and Coen. She...
Helen M. Elliott
Dec 7, 2021
Helen M. Elliott, age 96 of Livonia passed away on December 7, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1925 in Seanor, Pennsylvania. Helen is the beloved and devoted wife of the late George Elliott; loving mother of three children – Carolann (Andy) Pietrzyk, Mary Ann (John) Pochron and George (Lynne) Elliott, Jr.; proud grandmother of Lawrence (Lena) Pietrzyk, Anthony...
John Patrick Swirles
Dec 3, 2021
John Patrick Swirles, age 76 of Plymouth passed away on December 3, 2021. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 6, 1945 to his parents, the late Elizabeth C. (née Bridgeman) and Patrick M. Swirles. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his brother William (Bill) Swirles, nephews, Scott and Christopher as well as many cousins....