Obituaries

Jason R. Van Wynsberg

Jason R. Van Wynsberg

Feb 5, 2019

Jason R. Van Wynsberg, age 30 of Roseville passed away on February 5, 2019. Jason was born on June 17, 1988 in Waterford, Michigan. Jason is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his parents, Ronald Van Wynsberg and Christine Fisk, his siblings, Michael Van Wynsberg and Kevin (Melanie) Van Wynsberg, nephew and niece, Abram and Isla and his...

Jonathon Jude Burger

Jonathon Jude Burger

Feb 3, 2019

Jonathon Jude Burger, age 65, son of John J. and Diane Therese (nee Koludrovic) Burger passed away on February 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Doreen (nee Gagnon) Burger, his sons, Zack Burger, Chadd Measel and Joseph Measel; daughter, Diane Brown; grandchildren, Gabriellie, Berisha (nee Gouin), Sabriena Brown and Maryssa Nichols. Pre-deceased by daughter Angella Burger. John was...

Bernice “Bunny” Fortier

Bernice “Bunny” Fortier

Jan 31, 2019

Bernice “Bunny” Fortier of Livonia, died January 31, 2019. She was 88 years old. Bunny was the beloved wife of the late Morley Fortier, who died in 2009. Bunny is survived by her 4 loving children: Morley (Sandra) Fortier Jr., Christopher (Kathryn) Fortier, Roxanne (Chuck) England, and Timothy (Joan) Fortier, 6 precious grandchildren: Morley III (Jessica), Rachel (Jon), Meghan, Nicholas...

Charlotte Exenberger

Charlotte Exenberger

Jan 30, 2019

Charlotte Exenberger, age 96 passed away on January 30, 2019. Charlotte was born in Germany on June 14, 1921 to her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Scheffler) Weiss. She is the beloved wife of the late Leo Exenberger and loving and devoted mother of Ronald and Richard Exenberger. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family...

Catherine  Perushak

Catherine Perushak

Jan 29, 2019

Catherine Perushak of Wayne, passed away January 29, 2019. She was 90 years old. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother to Cathie (John) Tonkovich, Pattie Perushak, Karen Mulholland and Todd. Proud grandmother of Natalie (Fiance, Steve) Tonkovich, Drew, Heather (Aaron) Phillips and great-grandchildren, Connor and Hunter. Catherine had a love for her family, friends and...

Brian Barry Wallman

Brian Barry Wallman

Jan 28, 2019

Brian Barry Wallman of Canton, died January 28, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a short but valiant battle with kidney cancer. He was 54 years old. Brian was the beloved husband of Clare Hickman; loving father of Samantha, Ian, and Alexandra; adored brother of Sarah (Patrick) O’Hare; cherished son of Barry and Carol Wallman; and a proud grandson of...

Brian K. Metzger

Brian K. Metzger

Jan 27, 2019

Brian K. Metzger (74) of Canton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 27th, while vacationing in Florida. Brian was born the third son to Cdr. Robert M. Metzger and Mary Elizabeth McGee Metzger (Tee) on October 18, 1944, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery, Maine. As a Navy brat, Brian’s family moved to many places, instilling a love of travel...

Marilyn R. Dupuis

Marilyn R. Dupuis

Jan 27, 2019

Marilyn Ruth Dupuis of Plymouth, died January 27, 2019. She was 87 years old. Marilyn was the beloved wife of the late Robert who died in 2009, loving mother of Michael (Mary) Dupuis, Mary (Rob) Sammel, and Ann (Andy) Provo. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Matthew, Grant, Jacqueline, Alyssa and Cara. Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4:00...

Edmund J. Rafferty, IV

Edmund J. Rafferty, IV

Jan 26, 2019

Edmund J. Rafferty IV, age 41 of Plymouth, passed away on January 26, 2019. Born in Ypsilanti on March 25, 1977 to loving parents; Edmund J. & the late Marilynn Rafferty. Beloved brother of Mary Katheryn (Alex) McVicar. Proud uncle of Aidan James Rafferty and Avery Grace McVicar. Also survived by his uncle John M. (Nancy) Rafferty. Edmund loved being...

Michael C. Reynolds

Michael C. Reynolds

Jan 23, 2019

Michael C. Reynolds, age 67 of Northville passed away on January 23, 2019. Michael was born on January 15, 1952 in Detroit to his parents, Charles and Shirley (nee Bates) Yesalonis. He is the beloved husband of Judy (nee Jackson) Reynolds. They were married 30 years ago on June 24, 1988. He is the devoted step-father of Jennifer Larsen and...

James C. Howe

James C. Howe

Jan 18, 2019

James Charles Howe, age 91 of Garden City, passed away on January 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Maryellen. Beloved father of Diane (Mark) Greenwell, Linda (Dale) LaLonde, Ellen (Bruce) Slykhouse and Janice (Matthew) Walker. Proud grandfather of 8 great-grandfather of 13 and great-great-grandfather of one. Also survived by his siblings, Brother Joseph Howe,...

Peter Franklin Kondratko

Peter Franklin Kondratko

Jan 14, 2019

Peter Franklin Kondratko, age 79 of Plymouth, passed away on January 14, 2019. Peter was born on May 20, 1939 in Detroit to his parents, Joseph and Jenny Kondratko. He is the loving and devoted father of Kris Ann (Joe) Clark, Michael (Paula) Kondratko, Kenny Kondratko and Kelly Lynn (Rick) Solak; proud grandfather of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Peter...

Brigid McCaffery

Brigid McCaffery

Jan 12, 2019

Brigid McCaffery, born August 4, 1929 in Annie Gap, Ireland to parents Philip & Mary Anne Lennon passed away on January 12, 2019. Brigid’s journey began in 1950 when her parents sent her to the United States to help out a family member in need. She was only to stay for five years but soon after her arrival Brigid met...

Catherine H. Cruse

Catherine H. Cruse

Jan 10, 2019

Catherine Harmon Cruse of Plymouth, died January 10, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on November 17, 1926 to Harry and Margaret Harmon. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Robert Cruse who died in 1991. Catherine is survived by her loving children Michael (Bernie) Cruse, Christine (Wes) Voss, Eileen Cruse, Daniel Cruse,...

John R. Gift

John R. Gift

Jan 8, 2019

John R. Gift, of Plymouth and formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 8, 2019. John was born and raised in Allentown, graduated from St Catherine of Siena Grade School, Allentown Central Catholic High School, and Lehigh University. He was preceeded in death by his parents, John J. and Gertrude B. Gift and, one brother, Michael J. Gift. He...

David Carl Guastella

David Carl Guastella

Jan 8, 2019

David Carl Guastella was a truly remarkable soul. He was passionate about the arts and dedicated a great deal of his life to pursuing stand-up comedy, writing, music and podcasting. He balanced his creativity with a teaching career where he committed his time to working with under-served communities in Chicago. Dave was also blessed with a rich family life and...

Sid Greenberg

Sid Greenberg

Jan 7, 2019

Samuel “Sid” Greenberg, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on January 7, 2019. Sid is the beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Shook) Greenberg, and they have been married for 48 years. He is also leaves behind his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Shook and sister-in-law, Sharon Robinson. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Sid proudly...

Lisa Charlotte Massie

Lisa Charlotte Massie

Jan 6, 2019

Lisa Charlotte Massie passed away on January 6, 2019 from metastatic breast cancer. Lisa was born to Kenneth and Nancy Nelson on April 19, 1963 in Detroit. She married the first boy she ever fell in love with, Steve Massie, and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Lisa felt her purpose on this side of heaven was to become a...

Donna Lee Marshall

Donna Lee Marshall

Jan 2, 2019

On the night of Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, Donna Marshall passed away at the age of 70. Donna was born in Plymouth, MI on Sept. 3, 1948 and was the daughter of Earl and Celeste (Kolin) Cook. Donna worked in Plymouth as a telephone operator for more than 30 years and served consecutively as an executive board member for two...

William J. Mitchell

William J. Mitchell

Jan 2, 2019

William John Mitchell, formerly of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, passed away January 2, 2019. He was 84 years old. William was born on October 22, 1934, to William and Kathryn (nee Bramlage) Mitchell. William is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Helen (nee Paul) Mitchell. He is also survived by three loving children: William (Vicki) Mitchell Jr., Michael (Kathryn...