Obituaries

Leenamari Bowers

Leenamari Bowers

Sep 7, 2021

Leenamari Bowers, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on the 7th of Sept, 2021. She is survived by her husband Maynard Bowers, and her children Piiamari Bowers and Eerik Bowers. Leenamari left Finland and came to Northern Michigan University where she fell in love, married, and began her family. Marquette Michigan became her new home. She spent...

Joshua J. Patak Somppi

Joshua J. Patak Somppi

Sep 2, 2021

Joshua J. Patak Somppi, age 37 of Clawson, passed away on September 2, 2021. Beloved son of Ann. Twin brother of Jason (Charisma). Proud uncle of Abigail & Lillian. Devoted companion of Danielle Doski. Loving grandson of George & Rita Patak. Dear nephew of Beverly (Tom) Price, Gregory (Maria) Patak and Jacqueline (Kevin) Hurley and close cousin to Chris, Stephanie,...

June Wohfeil Brent

June Wohfeil Brent

Sep 2, 2021

June W. Brent, age 97 of Plymouth passed away on September 2, 2021. June was born on June 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Clarence and Helen (née Kiprin) Wohlfeil. She is the beloved and devoted mother of Jill Maki and the late Pamela Baker-Brent. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her...

Richard Edward Dwyer, III

Richard Edward Dwyer, III

Sep 1, 2021

Richard Edward Dwyer III, age 50 of Canton passed away on September 1, 2021 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Born in Ann Arbor on July 7, 1971 to loving parents, Richard Edward (Judy) Dwyer,Jr. and the late Carol Ann Dwyer. He is the beloved husband of 11 years to Irina; cherished father of Kelsi and Samantha Dwyer, Richard Edward...

Natalie "Nancy" Morman

Natalie "Nancy" Morman

Aug 30, 2021

Natalie "Nancy" Morman, age 92 of Plymouth passed away on August 30, 2021. Nancy was born on May 7, 1929 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Her parents Harold and Martha (née Slack) Baluss preceded her in death. She is the beloved wife of the late Marcus A. Morman. She is the loving mother of Susan Marie Morman, Stephen (Laura) Morman and...

Reynold Albert DeCarli

Reynold Albert DeCarli

Aug 28, 2021

Our unconditionally loving and compassionate patriarch passed away peacefully on August 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Reynold Albert DeCarli was born in Atlas, PA, son of Francesco Domenico DeCarli and Mary Ellen Colross-DeCarli on September 26, 1920, the last of 7 children, and was moved to Mt. Carmel, PA by horse and buggy. He graduated from Mt. Carmel High School,...

Carol Evelyn Smith

Carol Evelyn Smith

Aug 28, 2021

Carol E. Smith, passed away August 28, 2021, at the age of 88. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Clifford and Helen (nee Erickson) White. Carol is survived by her 2 loving children, Jeff (Marianna) Smith and Freda (Scott) Klaassen, her 2 precious grandchildren, Dallas and Gavin, and her dear sister, Nancy (Doug) Reed. Carol was preceded in death...

David George Lamb

David George Lamb

Aug 26, 2021

It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of David George Lamb on the morning of August 26th, 2021, with family at his side. He was an accomplished woodworker, sewist and plein air painter. A confirmed bachelor, he will be missed by family and friends from the Three Cities Art Club as well as Cynnabar and Pennsic friends....

Angie Voisinet

Angie Voisinet

Aug 25, 2021

Angie (née Boginski) Voisinet, age 89 of Plymouth passed away on August 25, 2021. Angie was born in Washington Township, Michigan on November 10, 1931 to her parents, the late Carmir and Mary (née Figlan) Boginski. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Edward Charles Voisinet. They were married on April 20, 1963. Edward passed away on...

David  Matthew Police

David Matthew Police

Aug 25, 2021

David Matthew Police, age 55 of Redford passed away on August 25, 2021. David was born on November 10, 1965 in Garden City to his parents, Frank L. and Louise B. (née Wroe) Police. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his siblings – Frank Police, Eva T. Police and Maria (Anthony) Kraska and his nieces and...

Dolores Anne Guenther

Dolores Anne Guenther

Aug 24, 2021

Dolores Anne (née Lee) Guenther, age 91 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on August 24, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her family. Dolores was born on August 11, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Russell and Gladys (née Seirre) Lee. She is the beloved wife of the late Torb Guenther. The loving mother of six children (first husband...

Eugene Lee Powell

Eugene Lee Powell

Aug 24, 2021

Eugene Lee Powell, age 90 of Plymouth passed away on August 24, 2021. Eugene was born on February 1, 1931 in Union City, Tennessee to his parents, the late Virgil and Gladys (née Champ). Eugene is the beloved and devoted husband of Margaret Powell. They have been married for 66 years. He is the loving father of Lance Powell and...

Douglas R. Swatosh

Douglas R. Swatosh

Aug 23, 2021

Douglas R. Swatosh, age 72 of Commerce Township passed away on August 23, 2021. Douglas is the beloved and devoted husband of 23 years to Diane (née Krolewicz); loving father of four children – Doug (Angelene Welton) Swatosh, Debra (Brad) Romalia, David (Jennifer) Swatosh and Derek Swatosh; proud grandfather of Hunter, Kendal, Lily, Garret, Ruby, Bralyn, Grace and Bennet. He...

Joanne Oestreich Cole

Joanne Oestreich Cole

Aug 17, 2021

Joanne was born in Woodville, Ohio August 5, 1930. She passed away August 17 at the age of 91. She was the second of seven children of Walter and Hilda Oestreich. Joanne was goal-oriented. After graduating from Luckey High School, she worked for a year to earn enough money to begin college. She worked and paid for her own college...

Collin Duquet

Collin Duquet

Aug 15, 2021

Collin Combe DuQuet, 24, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2021. Collin was joyfully brought into this world on July 1, 1997 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The son of Patricia Combe and Frank DuQuet, Collin was brilliant, caring, and fiercely loyal. He was adored by his sister, Alivia. He is a graduate of Northville High School. He served in the...

Johnnie W. Johnson, II

Johnnie W. Johnson, II

Aug 8, 2021

Johnnie W. Johnson, II age 45 of Plymouth passed away on August 8, 2021. Johnnie was born on June 28, 1976 in Livonia, Michigan to his parents, Johnnie W. and Antonietta (née Borrello) Johnson. He is the dear brother of Jennifer (Andrew) Valentine and proud uncle of Grant Valentine and Harper Valentine. He is deeply loved and will be greatly...

Walter W. Miller, Jr.

Walter W. Miller, Jr.

Aug 8, 2021

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, Walter Williard Miller, Jr., loving father of Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Twinney and grandfather to Marc Miller Twinney and Walter Bryan Twinney, passed away at the age of 88. Walter was born on December 8, 1932 in Buffalo, NY to Walter Williard Miller Sr. and Dorothy Heinz Miller. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Harvard University...

Joseph Anthony Crova

Joseph Anthony Crova

Aug 5, 2021

Joseph Anthony “Joey” Crova died peacefully on the morning of August 5. He was 20 years old. Joey was a vibrant, adventuresome young man who was happiest when fishing or tubing behind his godmother Aunt Buba’s boat on Big Twin Lake in northern lower Michigan. Friends knew Joey for his exuberant smile and readiness to try anything, so long as...

Robin Lee Koelbel

Robin Lee Koelbel

Aug 5, 2021

Robin was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 7, 1950 to her parents, Lewis and Shirley (née Watson) Saint. She is the beloved and devoted wife of Charles Koelbel. They were married on November 9, 1974 at the Mayflower Congregational Church in Detroit and would have celebrated 47 years of marriage this year. She is also the loving mother of...

Margaret P. Friel

Margaret P. Friel

Aug 4, 2021

Margaret P. Friel, age 77 of Canton, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. She was born on December 2, 1943 in Smethwick, England to her parents James and Elizabeth Swindall. She is the loving and devoted wife of the late James Francis Friel, Jr.; beloved mother of Erin (Melissa) Friel and Carrie...