Obituaries

Patricia Anne  Kananen

Patricia Anne Kananen

Sep 6, 2018

Patricia Anne Kananen, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Patricia was born in Sunfield, Michigan on April 12,1937 to her parents, Guy and Maxine (nee Linhart) Taylor. For 61 years, she has been the devoted and beloved wife of Irving Kananen; loving mother of three children, Guy (Ana-Maria), Todd, Bill (Kristen) Kananen and their late...

Beverly  Jane Schaffer

Beverly Jane Schaffer

Sep 6, 2018

Beverly Jane Schaffer (nee Truesdell) age 89, of Plymouth passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She is the beloved wife of the late George Schaffer. Devoted and loving mother of John (Pam) Schaffer of Salsibury, NC, Ann (Matt) Greenough and James Schaffer of Plymouth and the late Janis (John) Holmes of Kissimmee, Florida. Proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren – Jennifer...

Doris Pinkerton Brady

Doris Pinkerton Brady

Sep 5, 2018

Doris Pinkerton Brady, age 98 of Loudon Township, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Findlay, Ohio. She is the beloved wife of the late Cecil Pinkerton and Lorraine Brady; loving and devoted mother of four children, the late James Pinkerton, Gerald (Janice) Pinkerton, Judith (Douglas) Olds and Jill (Roger) Lockhart; proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and many...

Gladys Virginia  Giles

Gladys Virginia Giles

Aug 28, 2018

Gladys Virginia Giles, 89 of Plymouth passed away on August 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Jack Giles. She is survived by her daughter Barbara (Paul) Vermueulen, and two sons Bruce (Karen) Giles, and Brian (Betsy) Giles. Proud Grandmother of Lizabeth Giles and Julianne (Derek) Giles- Raska. "A memorial service will be held. The date and times are pending."

Samuel C. Detrich

Samuel C. Detrich

Aug 26, 2018

Samuel C. Detrich, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on August 26, 2018. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 9, 1933 to loving parents Earl & Virginia Detrich. Loving husband of 60 years to Martha. Devoted father of Patti (Jeff) Barszcz, Karen Gearns and Brian Detrich. Proud grandfather of Kyle (Erica) Gearns, Maggie Gearns, Jimmy Gearns, Bryan Quinlan, Kelly Quinlan,...

Elizabeth K. Toth

Elizabeth K. Toth

Aug 26, 2018

Elizabeth K. Toth, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on August 26th, 2018. Elizabeth was born November 12, 1927 in Canada to her parents Edward and Emma (nee Becker) Burt. She is survived by her two children, William Toth and Robert (Sharon) Toth; proud grandmother of Stacey (Johnny Simmerman) Toth, Charley Toth and the late Joseph Toth. Friends may visit...

Marilynn G. Adams

Marilynn G. Adams

Aug 25, 2018

Marilynn G. Adams, age 93 of Novi, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Marilynn was born on August 26, 1924 in Cresco, Iowa to her parents, Dr. Thomas and Hazel (nee Bellows) Lund. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Harold Adams who passed away on May 6, 1999. Dear mother of five daughters, Linda...

Rebecca H. McKelvey

Rebecca H. McKelvey

Aug 21, 2018

Rebecca H. McKelvey, age 68 of New Hudson passed away August 21st. Rebecca was born on March 8, 1950 in Detroit to her parents, Melbourne and Gloria (Friday) Hynes. She is the beloved wife of the late Ralph “Butch” McKelvey; devoted mother of two children, Michael (fiancée Sarah Shaver) McKelvey and Matthew (Diana) McKelvey; dearest sister to Melbourne (Sue) Hynes,...

Donna Marie Keough

Donna Marie Keough

Aug 19, 2018

Donna Marie Keough of Plymouth, died August 19, 2018. She was 76 years old. Donna was born in Detroit to Stanley and Marion Baloh on February 19, 1942. Donna was the beloved wife of William Keough for 53 years. She is also survived by her two loving children Shawn (Chrissy) Keough and Shane (Colleen) Keough, her four precious grandchildren Carly,...

Annabell Gotts

Annabell Gotts

Aug 19, 2018

Annabell Gotts passed away on August 19, 2018, at 98 years old. She was born in Plymouth to Harry and Myrtie (nee Eckles) Brown. Annabell was the dear wife of the late Robert L. Gotts. She is survived by her three loving children, Kaye Horsfall, Linda (Bernd) Freiny, Rick (Sue) Gotts, 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and her dear sister...

Geraldine Gail MacArthur

Geraldine Gail MacArthur

Aug 11, 2018

Geraldine (Gerry) Gail MacArthur of Plymouth died August 11, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born in Detroit on October 12, 1939 to Richard and Patricia (nee Mackinnon) Glynn. Gerry is survived by her three sons, Michael (Margo) Kucsera, Timothy (Leah) MacArthur, Daniel MacArthur, her much loved grandchildren Aileen, Ross, Ronan, Roarke, Josephine, her sisters Josephine (JoAnne), Valerie,...

Jacqueline Marie Sturgill

Jacqueline Marie Sturgill

Aug 8, 2018

Jacqueline Marie Sturgill , age 37 of Garden City, passed away on August 8, 2018. Cherished daughter of Sidney Sturgill and the late Debra Faye Sturgill. Survived by her children: Angelina, Angelique, Devon, Sierra, Joseph and D.J. Dear sister of Josie and Emily. A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, August 16th beginning at 6pm until the time of...

Georgia Saridis

Georgia Saridis

Aug 8, 2018

Georgia Saridis, age 94 of Novi passed away on August 8, 2018. Georgia was born on March 5th, 1924 in St. George, Greece to her parents, Gregory and Anastasia (nee Drougas) Tsorakis. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Anastasios Saridis; loving mother of two daughters, Symella (Larry) Chengges and Anastasia (Harry) Katopodis; very proud grandmother of...

Theresa A. Duty

Theresa A. Duty

Aug 2, 2018

Theresa Ann Duty of Plymouth, passed away August 2, 2018. She was 51 years old. Theresa was born on June 15, 1967 in Mount Clements, Michigan to Frank and Joyce Kengel. She was the beloved wife of Larry Duty for 26 years. Theresa is also survived by her three loving children Mandi (Adam) Terns, Kyle Duty, and Shayna Duty, her...

Tracy Erwin LaCroix

Tracy Erwin LaCroix

Aug 2, 2018

Tracy Erwin LaCroix, of Advance and Livonia, MI died at his Livonia home, surrounded by his family on August 2nd, 2018. He was 88 years old. Tracy Erwin is survived by his loving wife Carroll (Perry) LaCroix of 64 years; children, Tracy LaCroix (Anna Houghton), and Laura Blumberg (James); grandchildren, Krista and Jenika Blumberg; sisters-in-law, Lucy LaCroix and Audrey Galbraith,...

Debbie Englehart

Debbie Englehart

Aug 2, 2018

Debbie Englehart, age 59 of Livonia, passed away on August 2, 2018. Loving daughter of June Englehart. Cherished sister of Chuck (Darla) Englehart. Loving aunt of Michele Englehart, Jennifer (Jamey) Kerstetter, Sarah Englehart and Jessica Englehart. Great aunt of Savannah, Mycayla, Carmen, Tristen, Fallon, Lincoln and Ronan. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, August 11th at...

Bruce K. Gould

Bruce K. Gould

Aug 1, 2018

Bruce was born October 13, 1949 in Plymouth, MI. He passed away August 1, 2018. He was raised in Plymouth where he graduated from Plymouth High School and went on to attend Western Michigan University. Upon finishing college he spent seven years living in Utah pursuing his favorite pastime, skiing, where he developed lifelong friends. He eventually moved back to...

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

Jul 30, 2018

Mary Lee Smith of Walled Lake, died July 30, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born in Detroit on May 31, 1940 to Rancie and Bessie (nee Clements) Washam. Mary is survived by her husband Bobby Smith, her four loving children Deacon Ken (Joan) Rasnick, Betty Szarama, Tony (Firyil) Smith and Steve (Shannon) Smith, her cherished grandchildren Andrea...

Philip T. VonGerichten

Philip T. VonGerichten

Jul 30, 2018

Philip Terry VonGerichten of Plymouth, died suddenly July 30, 2018 at the age of 54. He was born in Detroit on December 2, 1963 to Marvin and Eda (nee Williams) VonGerichten. Philip was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Ayers) VonGerichten for 29 years. Philip is also survived by his two loving sons Matthew and Andy VonGerichten, his devoted parents...

Edward A.. Dely

Edward A.. Dely

Jul 27, 2018

Edward A. Dely, lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away on July 27, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Violette. Loving father of Carole Vogel, Lawrence (Karen) Dely and Brian (Dawn) Dely. Proud grandfather of Terry (Jason) Cheng, Scott (Heather) Holcomb, Crystal Holcomb, Kristin (Jeremy) Coffman, Jason (April) Dely and Devin Dely. Great grandfather of Ahanna,...