Obituaries

Genevieve Mary Marlow

Genevieve Mary Marlow

Jan 17, 2020

Genevieve Mary Marlow, age 95 of Belleville and formerly of Clinton Township, passed away on January 17, 2020. Genevieve was born in Detroit on June 29, 1924 to her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Ogonek) Filipowicz. She lived a fulfilling life as the beloved and devoted mother of her son, Robert (Linda) Marlow; proud grandmother of Daniel (Andrea) Marlow and...

Jessie M. Schaufele

Jessie M. Schaufele

Jan 8, 2020

Jessie M. Schaufele, age 88 of Plymouth passed away on January 8, 2020. Jessie was born on October 4, 1931 in Wayne, Michigan to her parents, James and Helen (nee Kovacs) Edwards. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Donald Schaufele who passed away on January 12, 1999; loving mother of Mark E. Schaufele, Jill S. (John)...

Richard "Dick" Melow

Richard "Dick" Melow

Jan 6, 2020

Richard R. Melow of Livonia, died January 6, 2020. He was 82 years old. Dick was born in Plymouth to Raymond and Winifred (nee Duffy) Melow. Dick was the beloved husband of Joan Melow who died in 2009. Dick is survived by his three loving children Bonnie (James) Melow-Giachino, Chris (William) Mays, Steven Melow, his precious grandchildren Ashleigh (Fiance David),...

Constance A. Wagner

Constance A. Wagner

Jan 4, 2020

Constance A. Wagner of Plymouth, died January 4, 2020. She was 70 years old. Connie was born in Northville, to Charles and June Quigley. Connie is survived by her beloved daughter Jennifer Wagner, her dear sister Carol Quigley, and her loving niece Courtney (Jake) Vitale. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, and her twin sister Catherine...

Sarah K. Geiger

Sarah K. Geiger

Jan 2, 2020

Sarah Katherine Geiger of Livonia, died suddenly January 2, 2020. She was 67 years old. Sarah was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Robert and Verna Lee Stewart. Sarah was the beloved wife of Peter Geiger and together they shared 39 years of marriage. Sarah is also survived by her two loving children Eric and Cory Geiger, and her...

Betty J. Richards

Betty J. Richards

Jan 1, 2020

Betty J. Richards, age 86 of Canton, passed away on January 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Susan (John) Curd and the late Deborah Richards. Proud grandmother of Christopher (Andrea) Curd and Matthew (Erin Lawless) Curd. Great grandmother of Natalie, Carlie & Shannon. Visitation Sunday, January 5th from 2:00 PM- 8:00 PM at the Schrader-Howell...

Arthur  J. Wojtowicz

Arthur J. Wojtowicz

Dec 31, 2019

Arthur J. Wojtowicz, age 97 of Plymouth, passed away on December 31, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1922 in Detroit to his parents, Leon and Stella (nee Dyraga) Wojtowicz. He is the beloved husband of the late Wanda, Elizabeth and Millie; devoted father of four children – Carol (John) Bimberg, Patricia Cox (dec), Mary Ann Foster and Arthur...

Woodrow "Woody" Lewis Jr.

Woodrow "Woody" Lewis Jr.

Dec 31, 2019

Woodrow “Woody” Lewis Jr. of Canton, died December 31, 2019. He was 61 years old. Woody was born in Paintsville, Kentucky to Woodrow and Mary (nee Smith) Lewis. Woody is survived by his loving children Jodi (fiance Ed Fowler) Lewis and James Lewis, his precious grandchildren Madison, Gerald “Boog”, Bryce, Hendrix, Hazelee “Kash”, and Aiden, and his dear brother Rick...

Dorothy L. Fulton

Dorothy L. Fulton

Dec 27, 2019

Dorothy L. Fulton (Krumm), age 83 of Plymouth, passed peacefully in her home the morning of December 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Plymouth Michigan to the late Perry and Roma Krumm. Dorothy “Dottie” is survived by her four children Sharon Zimnie, Robert (Tammy) Fulton, Patti (Greg) Roell, and Gary (Michelle) Fulton. Affectionately known as “Mimi”,...

Gene L. Myers

Gene L. Myers

Dec 27, 2019

Gene L. Myers, age 82, of Livonia, passed away on December 27, 2019. Born August 16, 1937 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Thurston & Marjorie Myers. Devoted husband of 56 years to Janet (West). Beloved father of Robert Myers and Lynsey (Andrew) Mac. Proud grandfather of Jacob Myers, Ryan Mac, Chloe Mac, and Alex Mac. Dear brother of Jack...

Vivian Ciuta

Vivian Ciuta

Dec 26, 2019

Vivian Ciuta, age 99 of Livonia, passed away on December 26, 2019. Loving wife of the late Emil. Beloved mother of Sandra (Robert) Gairdner. Preceded in death by her son Emil L. and by her daughter Cheryl Creedon. Proud grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 15, great great grandmother of 7. Also survived by her son-in-law Pete Creedon. Visitation Sunday,...

Madonna "Donna" M. Omietanski

Madonna "Donna" M. Omietanski

Dec 24, 2019

Madonna “Donna” M. Omietanski of Dearborn, died December 24, 2019. She was 93 years old. Donna was born in Detroit to Francis and Eileen (nee O’Connor) Dougherty. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester Omietanski. Donna is survived by her three loving children Nancy (Joseph) Jakubik, Daniel (Connie) Omietanski, and James (Joan) Omietanski, her three cherished grandkids Jordan...

Rocco Gatti

Rocco Gatti

Dec 23, 2019

Rocco Gatti, age 95 of Canton passed away on December 23, 2019. Rocco was born in Taranta Peligna, Italy on January 14, 1924 to his parents, Carmella (nee Merlino) Gatti. He moved to the United States in 1954. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his sister, Maria Madonna, loving nephews, Henry (Peggy Madonna) and Marcel (Deb)...

William H. Parmentier

William H. Parmentier

Dec 23, 2019

Bill was born and raised in the Detroit Metro Area. While attending Denby High School in 1948-1949, he resided with the Otto Echelmeier family. Mr. Echelmeier was a Master Plumber and owned the Echelmeier Plumbing, Heating and Hardware Store in Detroit. Bill worked part-time after school and on Saturdays in the shop handling stock, loading service trucks and was a...

Nancy C. Boring

Nancy C. Boring

Dec 22, 2019

Nancy Caroline Boring, age 80, of Plymouth, passed away on December 22, 2019. Ending a self-sacrificing life of unconditional loving commitment and service to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as her extended family and anyone who had the opportunity to know her. Nancy was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1939. Nancy was the beloved wife...

Carl W.  Ritchey

Carl W. Ritchey

Dec 20, 2019

Carl Wayne Ritchey, age 38 of Canton, passed away on December 20, 2019. Carl was born in Livonia, Michigan to the late David Ritchey, and mother Kathy Ritchey. Dearest brother to Karol (Jim) Koenig, Jason (Jessica) Ritchey, Barbie (Shane) Sutton. Loving uncle to Haley, Jimmy, Luke, Alli, Charleigh, Ryan, Shane, Reagan. Carl was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed going fishing and...

Viola Denison

Viola Denison

Dec 19, 2019

Viola Denison of Plymouth, died December 19, 2019, one day after her 96th birthday. She was born in Detroit to Daniel and Laura Tagaduan. Viola was the beloved wife of the late Harold Denison who died in 2008. Viola is survived by her loving children Susan (Daniel Raupp) Denison, and Duane (Elizabeth Gregory) Denison, her precious grandchildren Jamie and Francesca,...

June A. Hansor

June A. Hansor

Dec 19, 2019

June Arlene Hansor, age 91 of Northville, passed away on December 19, 2019. June was born in Nankin Township, Michigan to the late James and Hazel Bassett. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Hansor for 69 years. Dearest sister to Lester Bassett, Warren Bassett, Jennie Wellman, Edward Bassett, Earle Bassett, Margery Dobbs, and Ardith Drury. Loving Aunt...

Alice J. Fedewa

Alice J. Fedewa

Dec 17, 2019

Alice J. Fedewa of Plymouth, died December 17, 2019 ending a self-sacrificing life of unconditional loving commitment and service to her children, her parents, her sisters, extended family and to anyone who had the opportunity to know her. She was 83 years old. Alice was born in Detroit to Leo and Dorothy Coonan. Alice is survived by her 5 beloved...

Eugene M. Micol

Eugene M. Micol

Dec 17, 2019

Eugene M. Micol of Plymouth, died December 17, 2019. He was 80 years old. Eugene was born in Detroit to Chauncy and Rose Wagonshutz. Eugene is survived by his loving children Joseph Micol, Patrick (Barbara) Micol, Eugene (fiance Lori Molenda) Micol, and Misty (fiance James Adams) Strock, 8 cherished grandchildren, and multiple great grandchildren. Eugene was preceded in death by...