Obituaries

Marilyn Joyce Olesky

Marilyn Joyce Olesky

Jul 15, 2018

Marilyn Joyce Olesky of Dearborn, died July 15, 2018 at the age of 56. She was born in Detroit on August 15, 1961 the daughter of Sylvia Cain (Buchanan). Marilyn was the beloved wife of David Olesky for 17 years. She is survived by her loving children Krysta, Dena, and Jason, her precious grandchildren Nicholas, Alex, Cory, Joey, Anton, Daniel,...

Katarina "Katie" Arbanas

Katarina "Katie" Arbanas

Jul 13, 2018

Katarina “Katie” Arbanas, age 85 of Plymouth, passed away on July 13, 2018. Loving mother of Sharon (The late Mike) Berzkalns. Proud grandmother of K. Ansis Berzkalns, Anna (Jim McGrail) Berzkalns and Nikolajs (Natalie) Berzkalns. Great-grandmother of Samuel and Alexander. Dear sister of Branko Arbanas, Ann Burke and the late John Arbanas. Also survived by 9 nieces and 1 nephew....

Janie Wester

Janie Wester

Jul 12, 2018

Janie Wester, age 85 of Farmington Hills passed away on July 12, 2018. Janie was born on November 19, 1932 in Centere, Alabama to her parents, J-Hue and Maude (nee Bishop) Abernathy. She is the beloved and devoted mother of three children, Diane (Bill) Brown, Larry (Carol) Wester and Greg (Jada) Wester; proud grandmother of Angie Zaragoza, Tony (Carla) Wester,...

Donald P.  Kummer

Donald P. Kummer

Jul 11, 2018

Donald Kummer passed away on July 11, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Barbara Kummer for 62 years. Loving father of Lynn (Tim), Larry (Kelley), and John (Deb). Grandfather to Augusta, Madison, Max, and Nico. Brother to Helen. Don loved our country and was proud to have served as a peacetime soldier at Ft Meade. Don worked...

Richard R. Seaman

Richard R. Seaman

Jul 8, 2018

Richard R. Seaman of Canton, died July 8, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born in Detroit to Frank and Mary (nee Greevers) Smentowski. Richard is survived by his loving brother Robert (Marian) Smentowski, his loving sister Dolores (Claude) Priebe, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 7 of his siblings:...

Keith  L.  Kovach

Keith L. Kovach

Jul 5, 2018

Keith L. Kovach, age 62 of Canton, passed away on July 5, 2018. Born in Detroit on October 31, 1955 to Barbara Michelin and the late Steve Kovach. Proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. On October 30, 1985 Keith would marry Sherri Ashby and spend the next 32 years together. Beloved father of Kristopher Kovach, Crystal (Jeffrey)...

Rosemary Ellen "Rosebud" Trask

Rosemary Ellen "Rosebud" Trask

Jul 4, 2018

Rosemary Ellen Trask “Rosebud” passed away at home in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 65. She was born on March 25, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Thurston and Rosemary (McErlane) Trask. Rosebud will be missed by her sister Kathleen (Larry) Olesky and her nieces and nephews. Rosebud is also survived by many cousins,...

Donald Marshall Strong

Donald Marshall Strong

Jul 2, 2018

Donald Marshall Strong, age 77 of Plymouth passed away on July 2, 2018. Donald is the beloved husband of Katryna (nee Hargroves) Strong; devoted father of Amanda Marshall Strong, Kent John Strong, Clark Wilbur Strong, Caranna (Charlie) O’Melveny and the late Adam Joseph Strong; proud grandfather of Liza Strong, Zane Strong, Cole Strong, Devin Strong, Kyle O’Melveny and Ryan O’Melveny....

Ina Robertson

Ina Robertson

Jun 29, 2018

Ina Robertson, of Plymouth, passed away on June 29, 2018 at the age of 103. Born in Hilham, Tennessee on April 18, 1915 to parents, John & Millie Malone. Preceded in death by her husbands, Willis Morgan and Ted Robertson. Beloved mother of David (Shirley) Morgan, Jerry (Rose) Morgan and Dan (Marygrace) Morgan. Proud grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 12...

Jeffrey D. Vojcek

Jeffrey D. Vojcek

Jun 25, 2018

Jeffrey Darrin Vojcek of Plymouth died suddenly June 25th, 2018 at 53 years old. Born February 17th, 1965. Jeff is survived by his 3 loving children Brandt (Lauren) Vojcek, Trinea (John) Henderson, and Austin Vojcek, his cherished grandchildren Autumn and John Henderson, his mother Moni Vojcek, his father Victor (Felecia) Vojcek, and his siblings Kimberly (Michael) Barackman, and Rodger Vojcek....

Gerry "Geri" Ann Muirhead

Gerry "Geri" Ann Muirhead

Jun 24, 2018

Gerry “Geri” Muirhead of Howell, formerly of Plymouth Township, passed away June 24, 2018. She was 73 years old. Geri was born in Detroit to Lester Meyer and Phyllis (nee Bourquin) Carley. She was the beloved wife of Richard Muirhead who died in 2015. Geri is survived by her loving children Marilyn Nelson, Barbara (Kevin) Ash, Nancy (Frank) Early, Cathleen...

Nien-Si Liu Chu

Nien-Si Liu Chu

Jun 22, 2018

Nien-Si Liu Chu March 28, 1931 – June 22, 2018 Nien-Si Liu Chu, age 87, born on March 28, 1931 in Shanghai, China, passed away on June 22, 2018, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Chu, her three children, Clara Chu Celebuski and her husband, Joe, David Chu, and his wife Jo Ann,...

Anna Jean Moore

Anna Jean Moore

Jun 21, 2018

Anna Jean (A.J.) died June 21, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Donald, preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Moore. Born and raised in Plymouth, and resided in Brighton the last 32 years. Anna Jean was a volunteer at the Henry ford Museum Research Library retiring in June 2009. Also served as a past officer of...

Stanley Ray Verthein

Stanley Ray Verthein

Jun 19, 2018

Stanley Ray Verthein of Plymouth, died June 19, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Donald and Dorothy Verthein. Stanley, also known as “The Big Man on Campus,” was the beloved husband of Billie Verthein for nearly 38 years. He is also survived by his 4 loving children Peter, and Robin (Jeff), Kelly,...

Maria Vitale Juhasz

Maria Vitale Juhasz

Jun 17, 2018

Maria Vitale Juhasz passed away June 17 at the age of 75. She was born in Detroit on December 25, 1942 to Nicolo and Antoinette (Zerilli) Vitale. She is survived and greatly loved by her husband Stephen, her children, Dana Juhasz, Sherri Petro and Stephen (Jennifer) Juhasz. She is the proud grandmother of Nicolo Anthony Juhasz, Rhea Savoria Petro, Lina...

Gabriel  M. Kaptur

Gabriel M. Kaptur

Jun 17, 2018

Gabriel M. Kaptur, age 72 of Plymouth, passed away on June 17, 2018. Loving husband of 41 years to Karen. Beloved father of Steven Kaptur, John Kaptur and James (Catherine) Kaptur. Dear brother of Joseph Kaptur and Marci (Scott) Baker. Gabriel retired as a Pharmacist for Option Care Pharmacy in Farmington Hills. He enjoyed spending time at the family cottage...

Gerald Karoski

Gerald Karoski

Jun 12, 2018

Gerald Karoski, age 81 of Dexter passed away on June 12, 2018. Gerald was born on May 27, 1937 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Joseph and Clara (nee Michniak) Karoski. He is the beloved husband of Joan (nee Smith) Karoski, devoted father of three children – Chris Karoski, Kathy (David) Owsiany and David Karoski; proud grandfather of two...

Sarah Jean Chapman

Sarah Jean Chapman

Jun 11, 2018

Sarah Jean Chapman of Westland passed away on June 11, 2018 at the age of 89. Sarah is the beloved wife of the late Herbert Chapman; loving and devoted mother of three children, Linda Allan, Dawn (Robert) Garver, and the late Michael Chapman; proud grandmother of five grandchildren, Jesse Garver, Jacob Garver, Carol (Phil) Loacano, John Parris and Karen (Brian)...

Kathleen Marie McFry

Kathleen Marie McFry

Jun 10, 2018

Kathleen Marie McFry, age 60 of Canton, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 10, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 4, 1958 to her parents, Herbert and Beverly (nee Bogdan) Geiselman. She is the beloved and devoted wife of Ronald McFry; loving mother of Amanda...

Thurston Wilfred  Trask II

Thurston Wilfred Trask II

Jun 10, 2018

Thurston Wilfred Trask II passed away at home in Yucca Valley, CA on Sunday, June 10th at the age of 66. He was born on April 6, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Thurston and Rosemary (McErlane) Trask. Thurston is deeply loved and will be missed by his son Matthew (Laura) Januszewski; his 4 grandchildren, Morgan, Claudia, Ella and Owen; his...

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