Obituaries

Jun 29, 2020

Marcia (Marzonie) Elsner – 1948-2020 Marcia Ann (Marzonie) Elsner of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the age of 72. Marcia was born in Flint, Michigan on June 14, 1948. She graduated from Flint St. Michael’s High School in 1966 and from Central Michigan University in 1970 where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

Jun 27, 2020

Larry F. Groth,Sr. age 78 of Plymouth, passed away on June 27, 2020. Larry was born in South Lyon, Michigan to his parents, Charles and Donna (née Sayre) Groth. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 38 years to Sandra; loving father of Larry (Kristi) Groth, Jr., Stephanie (Louis) Carney, and Timothy Groth; proud grandfather of Alyssa Groth, Ryan...

Jun 27, 2020

The world lost a little bit of adventure on Saturday June 27, 2020 when Patricia Louise (Lukomski) LeFevre, citizen of the world and resident of Henderson, NV passed away. The eldest of five children, she was born on September 3rd in Detroit, Michigan to the late Leo and Louise Lukomski. Dying on the 27th was surely part of God’s plan...

Jun 26, 2020

Sue Richard, age 76 of Plymouth, passed away on June 26, 2020. Born in Detroit on June 10, 1944 to parents, Charles & Rose Cyr. Beloved wife of Don; loving mother of Jimmy Richard, Kelly Proctor, Mike (Traci) Richard and Shelly Richard; proud grandmother of Sara (Jon) Ferrell, Cori Richard, Mason Richard, Tyler Richard, Donna Proctor and Matthew Richard; great-grandmother...

Jun 19, 2020

Ashley Ann Lohrer of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on June 19th, 2020. Ashley was born in Detroit, Michigan to the loving parents of Jeff Gunnells and Angela Lohrer on March 5th, 1988. Ashley is survived by her darling son, Owen; parents, Jeff Gunnells and Angela (Cass) Maiorana; sisters, Julia, Zoeie, Leah, Madeline and Payton; brother, Samuel; step-mother, Jessica Hayes. Ashley...

Jun 14, 2020

Jun 10, 2020

William (Bill) Irwin Faunce of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on June 10th, 2020. Bill was born to Alice (nee Maier) and Irwin Faunce in Fremont, Ohio on June 4th, 1935. He is survived by his brothers Richard, Bob, and Jim, his children Shawn, Jeannine (Glowinski), Derrick, and John, and by his nine grandchildren, Katherine, Christine, Michael, Brandon, Victoria, Adam, Caroline,...

Jun 9, 2020

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, Mary Lou was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI.  During her time in middle and high school, she was a drum major in the marching band and very active in the Girl Scouts.  She married Doug Johnson in 1966, after they both graduated from MSU.  She taught at Cooper Elementary for 4 years...

Jun 9, 2020

On the morning of June 9, 2020, a man who was a great husband, father, grandfather, educator and civic leader left his final mark. Extraordinarily gifted at mathematics at a young age -- tutoring high school students while in elementary school -- Dennis William Bila lived a life filled with adventure; amazing personal, professional and civic engagement accomplishments; and had...

Jun 7, 2020

Amelia “Amy” Langkabel. Age 93 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her on June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of Leigh Langkabel and the late Bernie Kost. Loving mother of Cindy Miles, David (Elaine) Kost and the late Linda Kost. Stepmother of Connie (Jerry) Cole, Joseph (Irene) Langkabel, JoAnn (Kevin) Wilson, Leigh J. (Kristi) Langkabel,...

Jun 4, 2020

Jennie Bicknell lived a courageous life that embraced love of family and friends and the sheer joy of living, even in the face of adversity. She lived every day to the fullest and inspired all who had the fortune of knowing her to do so as well. She married, had two children and created a family filled with love, support,...

Jun 3, 2020

Nicholas Morakeas, age 80 of Canton, passed away on June 3, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1939 in Athens, Greece to his parents, Harry and Kleo (née Mavromati) Morakeas. After his arrival to the United States, Nicholas entered into the Military and proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1964. In his free time, he...

May 29, 2020

Mary Lou Woodard (née Lackey), age 86 of Plymouth passed away on May 29, 2020. Mary Lou was born in Bowlesville, Illinois on July 3, 1933 to her parents, Charles R. and Celia (née Palmer) Lackey. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Melvin Woodard and companion, George Hamitt; loving mother of Sandra Woodard and proud grandmother...

May 28, 2020

Bob was born in Caspian, MI in the Upper Peninsula on January 2, 1929 to the late Harris and Helen (née Morrison) Neil. He is survived by his loving family including wife Joanne (Washburn) Neil; daughters Helen (Tom) Frederickson, Jeanine (Chris) Raquet and Margaret (Jim) Kolb; grandchildren Neil (Brittany Vernier) Frederickson, Laura (Anthony) Tonge and Danielle Raquet; great granddaughter Piper...

May 24, 2020

Marjorie Bethene Smith (Wolfram) was born on June 20, 1930 and went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on May 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rodger and her three sons, Rodger Jr., Ron, and Rodney. Marge was loved dearly by her son, Rock Smith and his family (Tammy, Tyler, and...

May 23, 2020

Molly Ann Cooke, age 82 of Southfield passed away on May 23, 2020. She was born January 25, 1938 in Philadelphia,PA to the late James and Lillian (Minor) Cooke. Molly is the beloved mother of Marie Cooke, Katherine Cooke Beitner, Elizabeth Blair (Michael Kelter), and Selma Blair; loving Grandma of James Cooke, Nicholas Blair, Frances Blair, and Arthur Saint Bleick....

May 21, 2020

We lost our beautiful and brave mother, Shirley Ann Sanderson (Putnick), a long-time resident of Westland, Michigan, on May 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She will be dearly missed. She was the loving mother of Deborah Sanderson and Susan Sanderson (John Briggs). Beloved grandmother of Olivia Briggs and dear sister of Volney George Putnick (June, deceased). Shirley was...

May 20, 2020

Herbert E. Wilson, AKA “Mr. Wilson, age 73 of Canton passed away on May 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Ann, who passed away on July 14, 2019. Today we lost a true friend of many. He was called home to be with his wife Ann. He will be deeply loved and greatly missed. Herbert’s...

May 18, 2020

Deloris Sule, age 85 of Southfield passed away on May 18, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 4, 1934 to the late George and Josephine Cotroneio. Deloris is survived by her son John Sule; granddaughters Kodi Sule and Jenna Sule; great-grandchildren Olivia and Reagan; and her brother George Cotroneio. Deloris was a devoted mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister,...

May 18, 2020

Ronald Gerard Sopha, age 51 of Garden City passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1969 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Ronald and Judith (Susewitz) Sopha. Ronald is survived by his brothers, James Sopha and Tim (Tammy) Sopha. Loving uncle to Joseph Sopha, Ashley Sopha, Matthew Sopha, Justin Sopha and Madison Sopha. Ron...