Obituaries

Effie Elizabeth Day

Effie Elizabeth Day

Feb 16, 2020

Effie Elizabeth Day, age 86 of Dearborn Heights passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Effie was born in Hickman County, Tennessee on May 14, 1933 to her parents, Esom Nunnley Elkins and Pruedee Sidney Mai (nee Culberson) Elkins. She is the loving and devoted mother of five children – Debra Day, Deanne (Jim) Smothers, and Dylan (Jody) Day. She...

Douglas J. Essad

Douglas J. Essad

Feb 13, 2020

Douglas John Essad, age 76 of Brighton, passed away on February 13, 2020. Douglas was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 4, 1943 to the late John and Mable (Martin) Essad. He is the beloved father to Kimberly (Aaron) Wright, Megan (Mike) Essad, Roger Shanks and Kim Sue Shanks. Loving grandpa to Samantha, RJ, Devin, Caleb, Alexis, Makenzie, Makayla, Gabrielle...

Stephanie  Nicole Melvin

Stephanie Nicole Melvin

Feb 11, 2020

Our dear Stephanie Nicole Melvin, age 23, passed away on February 11, 2020. Stephanie was born in Ann Arbor to Paul Melvin and Susan Hutnik Melvin. She is survived by her loving mother Susan, her two cherished brothers, Evan Melvin and her twin, Liam Melvin, her dear grandma Sigrid Melvin, her many aunts and uncles Doug Hutnik, Karen (Doug) Reistroffer,...

Beth C. Walch

Beth C. Walch

Feb 10, 2020

Beth Carol Walch born March 14, 1934 and peacefully passed on February 10, 2020. She was 85 years old. Beth was a Plymouth resident nearly all her life. Born to Harold and Ethel Douglas and raised on a farm in Plymouth, she attended a one room schoolhouse. Beth attended Plymouth High School and then University of Michigan. She was married...

Katherine Meloff

Katherine Meloff

Feb 10, 2020

Katherine Meloff, age 71 of Plymouth, suddenly passed away from this mortal life Monday, February 10, 2020 after a protracted recovery from a surgical procedure. Katherine is survived by her nephew Louis Meloff. Kathy was a people person, she loved being around people, loved meeting new people, and finding out about their family histories. She enjoyed learning about the different...

Robert Henry Anderson

Robert Henry Anderson

Feb 9, 2020

Robert Henry Anderson age 73 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2020. A celebration of life service will be held with a date and time to be announced.

Clarabelle Kelley

Clarabelle Kelley

Feb 7, 2020

Clarabelle Kelley, age 90, danced her way to Heaven on February 7, 2020 and into the loving arms of her devoted husband, John B. Kelley after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Lansing, MI. on December 24, 1929 to Fay and Mable Williams. Clarabelle had a love of life that was contagious to those that knew...

Jean Stanton

Jean Stanton

Feb 6, 2020

Jean Stanton, age 92 of Livonia, passed away on February 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ben. Loving mother of Dr. David (Vi) Stanton, Paul (Loraine) Stanton, Timothy (Jamie) Stanton, Daniel (Heather) Stanton and Mark (Julie) Stanton. Proud grandmother of Sydney Stanton, Isabelle Stanton, Anna (Cornel) Christen, Matthew (Erin) Stanton, Blake Stanton and Drew (Lauren) Stanton. Great grandmother of...

Sandra Kosky

Sandra Kosky

Feb 5, 2020

Sandra Kosky of Plymouth, died February 5, 2020. She was 82 years old. Sandy was born in Taylor, Michigan on her family’s farm. Sandy was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Kosky, who died in 1998. Sandy is survived by her step-sons Joseph (Judy) Kosky, and Kenneth (Tammie) Kosky, grandchildren Kristy (James) Horvath, Keri Kosky, Joseph (Stacy Faitel) Kosky,...

Beverly J. Bailey

Beverly J. Bailey

Feb 2, 2020

Beverly Jean Bailey of Plymouth, died February 2, 2020. She was 79 years old. Beverly was born in Detroit to Samuel and May (nee Johnson) Gracey. Beverly is the beloved wife of Gary Bailey and together they shared 59 years of marriage. She is also survived by her two loving children Greg (Pippa) Bailey and Christine (David) Drabicki, her precious...

Robert A. Bartol

Robert A. Bartol

Feb 2, 2020

Robert A. Bartol, 81, of Colesville, MD passed away on February 2, 2020 from complications acerbated by Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 14, 1938 to Anthony and Anastasia (Homeszyn) Bartol. He earned a BA and MA in history from the University of Detroit and a PhD. in Russian History from Michigan State University. He was...

Bernice L. Rudick

Bernice L. Rudick

Feb 1, 2020

Bernice Louise Rudick of Plymouth, passed away February 1, 2020. She was 100 years old. Bernice was born in Kenton, Ohio to the Frank and Grace Liles. She was the beloved wife of the late William Rudick. Bernice is survived by her loving daughters Toots (Gary) Dunbar and Darlene (Mike) Ciarrocchi, her cherished grandkids Nathan (Kristi) Dunbar, Katie (Derek) Bagley,...

Alan  J. Miller

Alan J. Miller

Feb 1, 2020

Alan J. Miller, age 73 of Britton, Michigan passed away on February 1, 2020. Alan was born on August 29, 1946 in Detroit to his parents, Hugo and Jean (nee Semple) Miller. He is the beloved and devoted husband of Jo Anne (nee Telvin). They were married on August 17, 1968 at St. George Cathedral in Southfield. He is the...

Wyatt Glenn Patrick Smith

Wyatt Glenn Patrick Smith

Jan 27, 2020

Wyatt Glenn Patrick Smith passed peacefully in the arms of his mother while holding her finger at 11:38pm on January 27th, at Mott's Children's Hospital due to tracheal atresia, 35 short hours after coming into the world. His life was brief but it was a beautiful gift to us. Wyatt is the loving son of Jillian Smith and is survived...

Ruth Ann Hendrix

Ruth Ann Hendrix

Jan 25, 2020

Ruth Ann Hendrix, age 82 of Livonia passed away on January 25, 2020. Ruth Ann was born on February 18, 1937 in Detroit to her parents Walter and Helen (nee Markey) Christopher. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Frank Badalamente; loving mother of three children, Lynn (Robert) McComb, Mark (Denice) Badalamente and Dawn (Larry) Schulte; proud...

Betty J. Barbour

Betty J. Barbour

Jan 25, 2020

Betty Jane Barbour, age 96 formerly of Plymouth, passed away on January 25, 2020. She was born in Plymouth, Michigan on July 30, 1923 to the late Harry and Myrtie Brown. She was the loving Aunt to nieces Kaye Horsfall, Linda (Bernd) Freiny, and nephew Rick (Sue) Gotts. Betty is survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews. She...

Joanne Stein

Joanne Stein

Jan 25, 2020

Joanne Stein, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on January 25, 2020. Joanne was born in Camden, New Jersey on June 28, 1938 to her parents, Joseph and Catherine (nee Daly) Feinstein. She is the beloved and devoted wife of Mark Doeffinger. They were married 45 years ago in Dublin, Ireland on November 1, 1974. She is deeply loved and...

Linda J. Olson

Linda J. Olson

Jan 22, 2020

Linda J. Olson, age 70 of Plymouth passed away on January 22, 2020. Linda was born on May 8, 1949 in Ypsilanti to her parents, Robert Lynn and Jean (nee Spencer) Wilson. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband, Chuck. They were married on January 6, 1968 and just celebrated 52 years of marriage. She is the loving...

Mary Rendon Rivera

Mary Rendon Rivera

Jan 21, 2020

Mary Rendon Rivera, age 97 of Plymouth, passed away on January 21, 2020. Mary was born in Cedar Springs, Texas on September 2, 1922 to her parents, John B. and Santos (nee Domezs) Rendon. She is the beloved wife of the late Basilio Rivera who passed away in 1979; devoted mother of Rose Baker, Susie Wagner, Felix (Carrie) Rivera, Fred...

Robert L. Giuliani Jr.

Robert L. Giuliani Jr.

Jan 21, 2020

Robert L. Giuliani II, died January 21, 2020. He was 54 years old. Bob was born in 1965 to Robert and Sharon Giuliani of Northville. Bob is survived by his beloved wife Racquel Rutter Giuliani, his loving children Angela (Brad), and Jared, his loving step daughter Shantalle, his two cherished grandchildren, his devoted mother Sharon, his dear sister Cheryl Bournias...