Obituaries

Kempes Frederick Trager

Kempes Frederick Trager

Oct 28, 2019

Kempes Frederick Trager, age 86 of Canton, passed away on October 28, 2019. Kempes was born in Detroit on July 1, 1933 to his parents, the late Kempes and Helen (nee Whitlark) Trager. He is the devoted and beloved husband of 63 years to Jeanette; loving father of three children – Matthew Trager, Christian (Hua) Trager and Erich (Lorna) Trager;...

Thomas & Frances Kempfer

Thomas & Frances Kempfer

Oct 27, 2019

Thomas D. Kempfer, age 81 of Plymouth and his wife, Frances P. Kempfer, age 80 of Plymouth passed away this past week. Thomas passed away on Friday, October 25th and Frances on Sunday, October 27th, 2019. Thomas was born in Detroit on February 8, 1938 to his parents, Leslie and Helen (nee Shaner) Kempfer. Frances was also born in Detroit...

Judith Ann Detherage

Judith Ann Detherage

Oct 23, 2019

Judith Ann Detherage, age 78 of Huron Township passed away on October 23, 2019. Judith is the beloved and devoted wife of 58 years to the late Thomas Detherage who passed away on February 5, 2018; loving mother of Barry (Deborah) Detherage, Ron (Darlene) Detherage, Timothy Detherage and Sara (Michael) Dancey and proud grandmother of six grandchildren. She is deeply...

Thomas W. Musson

Thomas W. Musson

Oct 21, 2019

Thomas W. Musson of Canton died October 21, 2019 at the age of 79. Thomas was born July 9, 1940 to the Thomas and Rose Musson. Thomas was proceeded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Dolores (Cislo) Musson. Thomas is survived by his sons Jeffrey (Heather) Musson, Brady (Kathleen) Musson, and Jason (Julie) Musson, five grandchildren Andrew,...

Margaret Ann Brodie

Margaret Ann Brodie

Oct 19, 2019

Margaret Ann Brodie, age 76 of Plymouth, passed away on October 19, 2019. Margaret was born in Detroit on November 24, 1942 to her parents, John and Catherine (nee Gollogly) Brodie. The longtime companion to the late Jim McNulty, she was deeply loved throughout her life and will be greatly missed by her sisters, Veronica (Edward) Roberts, Joanne (Ron) Danczak...

Bill Huie

Bill Huie

Oct 18, 2019

Bill Huie, age 52 of Southfield passed away on October 18, 2019. Bill is the loving father of William (Alle) Sanchez and Stephanie (Mark Pardo) Huie-Sanchez; proud grandfather of Henrik, Roman and Leona; dearest brother of Tiki Zimmerman. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Mary Huie-Zimmerman and many aunts, uncles and nieces. Bill is deeply loved and will...

Mildred Helen Burnstrum

Mildred Helen Burnstrum

Oct 5, 2019

Mildred Helen Burnstrum, known as Millie by friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2019 at Horizon’s Senior Living Center in Standish, Michigan. She was born November 3rd, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Hjalmer Rudolph & Helen Beatrice (née Dunchock) Burnstrum. Millie grew up in southern Michigan and spent many days helping out at the Wixom bar that...

Robert Donald Chute

Robert Donald Chute

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Donald Chute, age 90 of East Lansing passed away on October 4, 2019. Robert was born November 29, 1928 in Detroit to his parents, the late George M. and Josephine (nee LaSota) Chute. He is the beloved husband of the late Marian L. (nee Price) Chute; devoted father of Lawrence (Jeanne) Chute and Janet Monroe; proud grandfather of Colleen...

Mary Rose Olech

Mary Rose Olech

Oct 2, 2019

Mary Rose Olech, age 62 of Canton passed away on October 2, 2019. Mary Rose is the beloved and devoted wife of James Olech. They were married 38 years ago on July 3, 1981. She is the loving and adoring mother of Kimberly Olech. Mary Rose is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her mother, Antonia Portelli, her...

Lawrence "Larry" Olson

Lawrence "Larry" Olson

Oct 1, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Olson of Plymouth, died October 1, 2019. He was 69 years old. Larry was born in Northville, Michigan to Charles “Eddie” Olson and Geraldine (nee Burgett) Olson. Larry is the beloved husband of Janet and together they shared 49 years of marriage. Larry is also survived by his two loving children Derek (Elizabeth) Olson, and Melissa Olson, his...

Janice Peck

Janice Peck

Sep 29, 2019

Janice Peck, age 74 of Northville passed away on September 29, 2019. Janice was born on March 13, 1945 in South Gate, California to her parents, Bill and Catherine (nee Montgomery) Fender. She is the beloved wife of 44 years to the late Kenneth Peck who passed away on April 5, 2017, devoted mother of Jodi (Michael) Pinsoneault and proud...

George William Holmes, Jr.

George William Holmes, Jr.

Sep 29, 2019

George William Holmes, Jr.,(Gee) age 71 of Canton passed away on September 29, 2019. George was born on July 27, 1948 in Garden City, Michigan. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Dorothy (nee Andres) Holmes; devoted son, George William Holmes, III (LG); loving sisters, Gayle (Harry) Caswell and Evelyn Holmes; loving sisters in-law, Joyce (Kenneth) Holmes and Karen (Emmett)...

Valentina "Mickey" Lilley

Valentina "Mickey" Lilley

Sep 29, 2019

Valentina Lilley, age 86 of Canton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019. Beloved wife of 62 years to James Lilley; loving mother of Jeffrey Lilley, Kirk Lilley, and Kristyn Lilley; proud grandmother of Racine and Linden. Young Valentina graduated from Chadsey High School following which she was employed as secretary to the Purchasing Director for art and decor...

Philip Good

Philip Good

Sep 27, 2019

Philip C. Good, 72, of Plymouth, Michigan, succumbed to Cancer and Parkinson’s at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 27th, 2019. Born March 18, 1947, in Garden City, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lawrence Good and Joan (Brown) Good. Philip recently celebrated 50 years of marriage this August 23rd to his...

Patricia Gallagher

Patricia Gallagher

Sep 27, 2019

Patricia Ann Gallagher, age 67 of Plymouth, passed away on September 27, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1951 to the late Peter and Mary Gallagher. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Alan Warbelow. Paddy is the loving mother of daughters Sarah Gallagher Warbelow (Karl Nelson), Anna Gallagher Warbelow (Alison Smith), Rachel Gallagher Warbelow, Mary...

Frank Abbate

Frank Abbate

Sep 26, 2019

Frank Alan Abbate, 68, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on September 26, 2019, at Henry Ford Hospital after a strong fight against his various ailments. Frank is survived by his beloved wife Janice. Loving father to daughter Alyssa. Dearest brother to sisters Sandy and Karen. Frank was born on January 14, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Salvatore and Elizabeth Abbate....

Bette Teasdale

Bette Teasdale

Sep 23, 2019

Bette Jane "BJ" Teasdale, age 73 of Novi, passed away on September 23, 2019. She was born on June 10, 1946 in Wayne, Michigan to her parents, the late Robert and Luetta West. She was the beloved wife of the late William Teasdale; devoted mother of two sons, Todd Robert Teasdale and Scott William (Nicole) Teasdale. Loving grandmother to Lee...

Grace Ann McCourt

Grace Ann McCourt

Sep 23, 2019

Grace Ann McCourt died peacefully on September 23rd in Novi, Michigan at the age of 85. Her beloved family included her husband of 62 years, Harold ‘Harry’ Anthony McCourt (deceased); daughter Donna M. McCourt; daughter Susan M. Burns and her husband Michael; son Michael J. McCourt; daughter Judy M. VanEizenga (deceased) and her husband Cary VanEizenga; daughter Jane M. Behling...

Jason A. Kryka

Jason A. Kryka

Sep 21, 2019

Jason Andrew Kryka passed away at home on September 21. 2019 at the age of 30. Jason was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on January 18, 1989. He is the youngest of his other two brothers, Richard and Kyle, born that day. He is survived by his father, Anton Kryka Sr., and his three brothers, Anton Jr., Richard, and Kyle....

Barbara K. Rivet

Barbara K. Rivet

Sep 15, 2019

Barbara K. Rivet of Simpsonville, SC and formerly of Dearborn, MI passed away September 15, 2019. She was 64 years old. Barbara was born in Lincoln Park, MI to William and Wetona Kennett. Barbara is the beloved wife of Ken Rivet for 27 years. Also surviving are her loving children Paul (Nickel) Cilia, and Jennifer (Michael) Krizanek, her cherished grandchildren...

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