Obituaries

Joyce M. Merchant

Joyce M. Merchant

Dec 25, 2018

Joyce M. Merchant, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Canton Michigan on December 25, 2018 Joyce was born in Commerce Michigan and grew up in Walled Lake. She was a 1953 graduate of Walled Lake high school. She was preceded in death by father Charles Tompkins Parks, mother Anna (Hays) Parks, sisters Jean and Shirley and brother Charles....

Delbert Slater

Delbert Slater

Dec 23, 2018

Delbert Slater, age 89 of Canton passed away on December 23, 2018. Delbert was born on January 26, 1929 in Plymouth to his parents, Elmer and Almeta (nee Hall) Slater. He is the beloved husband of the late Deloris Jane (nee Revels) Slater who passed away on September 12, 2005; devoted father of Ken (Linda) Slater; proud grandfather of Becky...

Theresa Marie Covington

Theresa Marie Covington

Dec 19, 2018

Theresa Marie Covington of Plymouth, died December 19, 2018. She was 94 years old. Theresa was born in Bay City, Michigan to Floyd and Philomena “Minnie” McCracken. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late William Covington who died in 2006. Theresa is survived by her loving children Janet (the late Dennis) Smith, Nancy (Norm) Schreiber, William (Debra) Covington, Theresa...

Anthony "Tony" Michael Lollio

Anthony "Tony" Michael Lollio

Dec 16, 2018

It is with great sadness and some joy that we message the passing of Anthony (Tony) Michael Lollio, from Brighton. Great sadness for those who knew and loved him and yet joy that he is no longer suffering from ALS. We know he is with his Savior, whole, healthy, and in the company of family members who have gone on...

Vera Muriel Bascom

Vera Muriel Bascom

Dec 15, 2018

Vera Muriel Bascom, age 88 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at her home in Plymouth on December 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Eugene who passed away in 1991 . Loving mother of Janeen Bascom. Janet (Rick) Smith and the late Edward Bascom. Proud grandmother of Ryan Madgwick, Alicia Madgwick, Danielle Bascom, Brandon (Bernadett) Bascom, Ashley (Jeff Zaidel) Bascom,...

Jerry Neal Newsome

Jerry Neal Newsome

Dec 14, 2018

Jerry Neal Newsome, age 78 of Plymouth passed away on December 14, 2018. Jerry was born on April 9, 1940 in Union City, Tennessee to his parents, Marcus W. and Mary (nee Bell) Newsom. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. A private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.

Rev. W. Ronnie Dykes

Rev. W. Ronnie Dykes

Dec 12, 2018

The Reverend W. Ronnie Dykes of Plymouth, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018. He was 84 years old. Ronnie is the beloved husband of Rita Dykes, loving father of Rachel (the late Miller) Goodman, Ronald (the late Theresa) Dykes, and Travis (Candace) Dykes, cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 7. He was preceded...

Doris Marie Johnson

Doris Marie Johnson

Dec 11, 2018

Doris (Hurt) Johnson was born in Desloge, Missouri on July 23, 1931 and passed away at home on December 11, 2018 surrounded by family. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence for 61 years, the cherished mother of Susan (George) Ontko, Sally (Ed Peterson) Johnson, and Amy (Greg Black) Johnson, and the dearest grandmother of Ryan (Victoria) Peterson,...

Patricia Nagy (Takacs)

Patricia Nagy (Takacs)

Dec 7, 2018

Patricia Ann Nagy (Takacs), 75, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on December 7th, 2018. Pat was born in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph and Madie Takacs on January 23rd, 1943. She went to high school at Edsel Ford in Dearborn, MI and she graduated from Central Michigan University with a degree in education. She worked as an English teacher for a...

Jeannette T. Kazi

Jeannette T. Kazi

Dec 6, 2018

Jeannette Teresa Kazi of Plymouth, died December 6, 2018. She was 68 years old. Jeannette was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 15, 1949 to the late Edwin and the late Helma Klusman. Jeannette is survived by her beloved husband Vilayat Kazi of 26 years. She is also survived by her 4 loving children Richard “James” (Lynn) Garabedian, Valerie (Michael)...

Charles "Ted" Roby

Charles "Ted" Roby

Dec 5, 2018

Roby, Charles Theodore (‘Ted’), Jr. 3/10/1928 – 12/6/2018 Plymouth, Michigan. Ted Roby died peacefully December 5, 2018 at age 90. He was surrounded by his children and many of his grandchildren at American House-Livonia, where he lived for the past three and half years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Sallie Markham Roby. He...

Juanita Graskewicz

Juanita Graskewicz

Dec 5, 2018

Carol Juanita Graskewicz of South Lyon, died December 5, 2018 at the age of 74. She was born in Windsor, Ontario on January 7, 1944. Juanita survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Timothy Graskewicz. She is also survived by her loving son Bob (Jennifer) Graskewicz, her precious grandchildren Bryn and Avery, her cherished mother Margaret Thompson, her dear...

Carol J. Koby

Carol J. Koby

Dec 3, 2018

Carol J. Koby, age 73 passed away on December 3, 2018. Carol was born in Harrisville Township, Michigan on May 13, 1945 to her parents, Stanley and the late Leonore (nee Link) Wojciechowski. Carol is the beloved wife of the late Leonard Koby; loving and devoted mother of Donald Schlamb, Jr., Penny Hatz and Matthew Schlamb; proud grandmother of Donald...

Peggy Jean Pursell

Peggy Jean Pursell

Dec 2, 2018

Peggy Jean Pursell passed away on December 2, 2018. She was born March 13, 1933 in Clarksville, Tennessee to Homer and Omega (Suiter) Brown. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Carl D. Pursell. She is the beloved mother of Phil (Paula) Pursell, Mark (Barbara) Pursell and Kathy (Brad) Martin, proud grandmother of Kimberly (Tim) Reiher, Samantha (James) Werman,...

David C. Tassinari

David C. Tassinari

Dec 1, 2018

David C. Tassinari, 76, passed away on December 1, 2018 in his home in Plymouth, MI surrounded by family. He is survived by his longtime love and wife of 54 years, Cathy, his 5 children, Pamela, David, Carel, Daniel and Charlene, their spouses, and his 12 grandchildren. Born in Kingston, MA to Mario & Geraldine Tassinari on July 8, 1942....

Noreen Marie Dwyer

Noreen Marie Dwyer

Nov 30, 2018

Noreen Marie Dwyer, age 82 of Livonia, passed away on November 30, 2018. Loving wife of the late Robert. Beloved mother of Mike (Mary) Dwyer, Pat (Stella) Dwyer, Jim (Mary) Dwyer, Dan (Shon) Dwyer and Brian (Marianne) Dwyer. Proud grandmother of Megan, Sarah, Gordie, Colleen, Emma, Dylan, Brady and Brendan. Here's to you Mom/Grandma. It would take more words than...

George  Edward  Schmidt

George Edward Schmidt

Nov 29, 2018

George Edward Schmidt, age 98 of Plymouth, passed away on November 29, 2018. Loving husband of the late Marion. Beloved father of Laura (Joseph) Anderson, Kevin (Jane) Schmidt and late Gordon Schmidt. Dear step-father of James (Kathi) Van De Wiele and Nancy Louise (Gerry) Vendittelli. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 12. Mr. Schmidt proudly served in the...

George J. Jacobs

George J. Jacobs

Nov 28, 2018

George John Jacobs of Northville, died November 28, 2018 at the age of 92. He was born in Saskatchewan, Canada on May 1, 1926 to parents John and Matilda Jacobs. George was the beloved husband of the late Arelia Jacobs who died this past April. George is survived by his loving children George (Cheryl) Jacobs, and Elaine Rogozan, his precious...

Timothy Gerald Fries

Timothy Gerald Fries

Nov 27, 2018

Timothy Gerald Fries, age 58 of Walled Lake, passed away unexpectedly from heart failure on November 27, 2018. Tim is the beloved son of Conrad and Myra Fries and the late Carole Youngquest; dearest brother of David and Dan (Penny); step-brother of Allen (Rhonda) Marsh, Steve (Joanne) Marsh, Carrie (Steven) Slusarski and Tony Benko. He is pre-deceased by his brothers,...

R. Gerald McDonald

R. Gerald McDonald

Nov 26, 2018

R. Gerald McDonald died November 26, 2018 at the age of 88. He was born in Detroit, on June 1, 1930 to Robert and Pansy McDonald. Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Betty May McDonald who died in 2001. Jerry is survived by his loving daughter Michelle (Matthew) Spunar, his two cherished grandchildren Jonathon and Aaron Spunar. He...

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