Obituaries

Sep 14, 2019

The world lost a beautiful soul on September 14, 2019, when Dr. Deborah I. Bybee died at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born July 21, 1952 in Jefferson City, Missouri, Dr. Bybee received her Bachelors of Science in Education (summa cum laude) from the University of Missouri in 1973. Before moving to Michigan, Dr. Bybee was a volunteer for the...

Sep 13, 2019

Malik, Emma M. passed away on September 13, 2019 at a nursing home in Plymouth. Emma was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on June 25, 1931 the daughter of Edward and Emma (nee Paschke) Sell. She attended St. John's school in Taylor. Growing up on a farm, instilled in Emma a love of gardening that endured her entire life. In fact,...

Sep 9, 2019

Catherine Ann Grant of Ann Arbor, Michigan died Monday September 9, 2019 at University of Michigan Hospital with her mom and dad at her side. She was born March 13, 1970 in Hartford, Connecticut. She is survived by her parents Jack and Dorothy Grant of Plymouth, Michigan, her sister, nephew and niece and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cathy grew...

Sep 8, 2019

Theodore Orville "Ted" Brown, 68 of Plymouth, MI died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Weirton Medical Center. Born on June 28, 1951 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late Harold Orville and Enola Mae (Boyles) Brown. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Taylor) Brown; his daughter Kelly Renee Brown of Lynchburg, Va; a granddaughter, Mckenna...

Sep 5, 2019

Darrell Vettese, age 67 of Linden, (formerly of Livonia) Michigan passed away on September 5, 2019. He was born on June 2, 1952 in Dearborn to his parents, the late Dominic Vettese and Armida (nee Bastionell) Vettese. Darrell is the beloved husband of thirty years to Margaret (nee O’Brien) Vettese; devoted father of Desiree (George) Blasius, Dominic Vettese and Donovan...

Sep 3, 2019

Marlene “Shelly” Davis, age 75 of Hillsdale, passed away on September 3, 2019. Shelly was born on July 5, 1944 in Plymouth, Michigan to her parents, the late Aubrey and Vera (nee Forbing) Dyer. She is the beloved wife of the late Wayne Davis; devoted mother of two children, Craig (Melanie) Davis and Tracey McNeely; proud grandmother of Alicia McNeely,...

Aug 30, 2019

Richard Alan Burger, age 58 of Traverse City and Plymouth, passed away on August 30, 2019. Rich was born in Ypsilanti on April 6, 1961 to his parents, William and Carol Burger. He was the beloved brother of Deb (Mike) Brown and Sandy (Jack) Birdsall. Loving uncle to Sara (Cory) Gillner, Kelly (Jarrod) Hoehn and Eric Birdsall. Rich is preceded...

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Haislet of Canton, died August 27, 2019. She was 81 years old. Peggy was born in L’Anse, Michigan to Theodore and Mary (Gamache) Beckman. Peggy is survived by her three loving children Don Haislet, Curt Haislet, and Kathy (Richard) North, and her six cherished grandchildren Raeann, Mackenzie, Hannah, Heather (Phil), Cameron, and Scotty. Peggy was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2019

Aug 22, 2019

Vina Jackovich, age 88 of Howell passed away on August 22, 2019. Vina was born in Manuel, Kentucky to her parents, Willie and Mahala (nee Whitaker) Campbell. She is the beloved wife of the late Tony Jackovich; devoted mother of Silvia (Paul) Stradtner and proud grandmother of Hailey (Rob) Kraft and Cory Stradtner. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home,...

Aug 19, 2019

John Paul Bloomquist, age 45, of Redford and Canton, lost his battle with paranoid schizophrenia and depression. He was born July 29, 1974 to loving parents Duane and Judy Bloomquist. John is survived by his sister Katie Walter, her husband David Walter, and their two children Libby and Molly, of Lexington, MA; his brother Erik Bloomquist of Hartland, WI; and...

Aug 17, 2019

Michael O. Hare of Fairfield Township passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Winifred A. (née Judson) and Arthur L. Hare. He is survived by wife Tu Hee, five children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Mike was born on...

Aug 15, 2019

Jacqueline Rose Chance, age 78 of Plymouth, passed away on August 15, 2019. Beloved wife of Edward, who were married on June 9, 1961. Together they were blessed with three loving children: Keith Edward Chance, Cynthia (Warren) Weickert and Derek(Erin Dean) Chance. Proud grandmother of Zachary Chance, Birkley Chance, Gregory Weickert, John Weickert and Edward Chance. Dear sister of Rita...

Aug 14, 2019

Joseph Dexter Hutton, age 74 of Plymouth, passed away with his family at his bedside on August 14, 2019. Born in Detroit on March 19, 1945 to William & Ethel Hutton. Married the love of his life Joan (Sheehan) on October 30, 1965 and together were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Julie (Donald) MacRae, Jennifer (Mark) Coykendall and Jill (Kevin)...

Aug 12, 2019

William “Bill” Glenn Melow of Wixom, died August 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. Bill was born in Detroit, to Glenn and Margaret (nee Sacket) Melow. Bill was the beloved husband of Robin (nee Ketcherside) and together they shared 45 years of marriage. Together they had two loving children Glenn Melow and Scott (Aimee) Melow, 14 grandchildren and 1...

Aug 12, 2019

Teresa M. Watson, age 59 of Van Buren Township passed away on August 12, 2019. Teresa is the beloved fiancée of John Garner; loving and devoted mother of Monica King and Bary Pulford; proud grandmother of six grandchildren – Ashley (Aaron) Elenbaas, Mathew (Victoria) Hewer, Kayley-Ann Hewer, Britney Hewer, Ryan Martin and Wyatt Elsasser. She is deeply loved and will...

Aug 11, 2019

Peter Amato, age 83 of Plymouth, passed away on August 11, 2019. Peter was born in Detroit on October 30, 1935 to his parents, Vito and Jenny Amato. He is the beloved husband of Gail (nee Olson); devoted father of four children – William O. (Catherine) Amato, Peter Amato, Eric Amato and Gail (Scott) Hauman; proud grandfather of William J....

Aug 10, 2019

Patricia Jean Carne of Plymouth, passed away August 10, 2019. She was 90 years old. Patricia was born in Highland Park, Michigan on May 29, 1929 to John and Dorothy Cavan. She was the beloved wife of the late Erick Carne. They were together in marriage for 23 years. She is survived by her loving children, Nancy Cameron, Donna Tyrer,...

Aug 10, 2019

Irene Czarnecki, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of 52 years to Eugene. Loving mother of Simone (Ken) Scarpace, Annette LaBelle and Mary Ann Czarnecki. Proud grandmother of Stefanie (Erick) Carlson, Sarah (Mike) Iseringhausen, Chelsea (Peter) Luther, Kenneth Scarpace Jr. and Ryan Peterson. Great grandmother of Olivia, Penelope, Sabine and Isabelle....

Aug 7, 2019

Fred Hanna, age 72 of Canton, passed away on August 7, 2019. Beloved husband of 48 years to Donna. Loving father of Scott Hanna and Jamie (Jen) Hanna. Dear brother of Karen (Jim) Benigni, Missy Mullen (and longtime friend, Tom Mullen), Mark (Diane) Hanna and, Beth (Michael) Harris. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews along with his two...