Obituaries

Elizabeth Couchois Heatherwick

Elizabeth Couchois Heatherwick

Aug 30, 2024

Elizabeth Couchois Heatherwick, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 66 years on August 30, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Along with her identical twin sister, she was born to William Joy and Jane Francis (Dillon) Couchois on October 1, 1957, in San Diego, California. Elizabeth led a life filled with compassion and...

Robert Dean Pearse

Robert Dean Pearse

Aug 30, 2024

Robert (Bob) Pearse, born December 23,1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away August 30, 2024 at the age of 81. 

Bob graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in Endocrinology and was a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a gifted singer who was active in the glee club and performed in musicals. Bob loved...

Kashiben B. Sojitra

Kashiben B. Sojitra

Aug 29, 2024

Kashiben Bhimjibhai Sojitra of Southfield, Michigan ascended to Heaven on August 29, 2024. She was met at the gate by her beloved husband, Bhimjibhai and her parents, Maniben and Lavjibhai Nakrani. Born in Sanosara, Gujarat, on May 31, 1931, she was the daughter of a mill worker. At 8, the Hindu-Muslim riots broke out and she had to stop going...

Michael Robert Collins

Michael Robert Collins

Aug 26, 2024

Michael Robert Collins, born April 24, 1987, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 37. He was born in Blue Springs, Missouri as Michael Ross Case and adopted at the age of 14 by James Robert and Sherada (Erdelyi) Collins II.

He was a graduate of MIAT College of Technology in Canton, Michigan and had an AA degree...

Marson Ma

Marson Ma

Aug 26, 2024

Marson Ma, age 100 of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.

He was born in Canton, China and immigrated alone to the United States in 1950 with limited English proficiency. He started a new life in Detroit, Michigan. 

He was a beloved and devoted husband of 62 years to his late wife Ruth. He was the loving father...

John E. Harris

John E. Harris

Aug 22, 2024

John E. Harris was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 28, 1943 to his parents Clyde and Ethel Harris. He passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma and Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

He was the beloved husband of Linda Harris, his best friend, who he met in the winter of 1964 and married Dec 3,...

Emil Johann Heilman

Emil Johann Heilman

Aug 18, 2024

Emil Johann Heilman, age 100 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away at his home on August 18, 2024. Emil was born in Detroit on April 14, 1924 to his parents, the late Bertha (née Fischer) and August Heilman. 

He is the beloved and devoted husband of 64 years to the late, Jane (née McMaster) Heilman who passed away May 25, 2015; loving...

Barbara Hamilton Carden

Barbara Hamilton Carden

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Hamilton Carden passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, in Canton, Michigan, at the age of 91 years. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Dearborn, Michigan to her late parents Leo and Mary (Szejbach) Hamilton. A proud graduate of Fordson High School in Dearborn, her education laid the foundation for a career that brought her satisfaction and pride....

William "Bill" Dingeldey

William "Bill" Dingeldey

Aug 14, 2024

William “Bill” Dingeldey, age 82 of Mikado, Michigan passed away on August 14, 2024.

Bill was born in Canton, Michigan on February 2, 1942 to his parents, the late Beatrice Dorothea (née Searle) and Philip Stanley Dingeldey. Bill is the beloved and devoted husband of 46 years to the late Carolyn Jane Dingeldey who passed away on March 24, 2020. He...

Mary C. Marker

Mary C. Marker

Aug 13, 2024

 

Mary Catherine Marker was born in Detroit on February 15, 1944 to Albert and Mary Angela (Sheedy) McGillis. She died on August 13, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan. Mary graduated from St. Francis High School as valedictorian in 1962 and later received her degree in nursing from Mercy College. After working many years as an occupational nurse for Ford Motor Company,...

Harry Ramsay

Harry Ramsay

Aug 13, 2024

Harry Ramsay age 96 of Asheville, North Carolina passed away on August 13, 2024.

He was born on October 22, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Winifred Elizabeth (née Simpson) and Peter Ramsay. He is the beloved and devoted husband of Diana (née Lawthers) Ramsay. They were married in August 1991. Harry is the loving father of Carrie...

Andy Pietrobono

Andy Pietrobono

Aug 8, 2024

On August 8, 2024, Andy Pietrobono was called to his heavenly home. Andy was a loving man who touched the lives of many with his kindness, selflessness, and hard work. Andy was born on May 10, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to his loving parents, Andrew and Anna Pietrobono.

He found love and happiness with his long-time partner/wife, Debby Ervans, who stood...

Lissa Joy McCarthy

Lissa Joy McCarthy

Aug 3, 2024

Lissa Joy McCarthy, wife, mother and grandmother, has peacefully passed away at the age of 61 on August 3 2024, in New Hudson, Michigan. She was born on June 18, 1963, in Fulton, New York, to her parents Clarence and Helen Richardson. 

Lissa leaves behind a loving family who will cherish her memory forever. She is survived by her beloved husband...

Keith James Anderson

Keith James Anderson

Aug 1, 2024

Keith James Anderson of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away at the age of 67 on August 1, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1956, in Garden City, Michigan, to his late parents Ralph and June (Carlson) Anderson. Keith had a successful career in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning industry. Through dedication and hard work, he became owner of Suburban Heating...

Barbara Ann Cumming

Barbara Ann Cumming

Jul 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Cumming on July 30, 2024 at the age of 77 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. 

Barbara was born on May 17, 1947 in South Lyon, Michigan to Donald and Marylou (née Hawley) LaChance. Barbara met the love of her life and husband of 53 years, Paul...

Susan Lynn Marzec

Susan Lynn Marzec

Jul 29, 2024

Susan Lynn Marzec passed away at home July 29, 2024. She was 70 years old.

The loving wife of Kenneth Marzec for 50 years, Susan was also the beloved mother of Kenneth (Nicole McDonald), Jason (Katie Zalenski), and Gregory (Marie Brosnan), and proud Busia of her four grandchildren: Micah, Jonah, Lucah, and Sophia. She is survived by her siblings Donald Charuba...

Beauton J. Walton

Beauton J. Walton

Jul 24, 2024

Beauton Walton, age 94 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on July 24, 2024. She was born in Obion, Tennessee on May 12, 1930 to her parents the late Clara (née Samuels) and Paul Nicols.

She is the beloved and devoted mother of four children – Brenda Walsh, Bobby (Rita) Walton, Patsy Shockley and Paula Weber; proud grandmother of Joey Walton, Melissa...

Larry V. Warnemuende

Larry V. Warnemuende

Jul 21, 2024

Larry was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on January 26, 1948, to Herman and Ruth (Duke) Warnemuende, along with his identical-twin brother Jerald. His younger siblings, Dean, Blair, and Dawn, joined the family over the following years. On December 21, 1968, Larry married Sharon (Ficke). He is survived by four children: Kevin (Lavonda) Warnemuende, Kraig (Loren) Warnemuende, Kris (Katrina) Warnemuende,...

Sandra Kay Jacobs

Sandra Kay Jacobs

Jul 20, 2024

Sandra Kay Jacobs passed away July 20, 2024 at the age of 69. She was born in Northville on November 2nd, 1954 to DeWayne and Shirley (Johnson) Becker. 

She is deeply loved and will be missed by her husband Harold of 52 years; her daughters - Stacey (Erik) Darabos, Patricia (David) Soulard, and Pamela Sparks; her grandchildren, Crystal (Jacob) Kakos, Gage...

Joseph Alexander Starr

Joseph Alexander Starr

Jul 20, 2024

Joe Starr was born on September 15, 1931, to his parents Pauline and Joe Starr. He passed away surrounded by peace and love on July 20, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Charlene Starr who preceded him in death. They raised their six children in Taylor, MI and have resided at Sunrise of Northville for the last five years....

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