Obituaries

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...

Jean Anna Miller

Jean Anna Miller

Jun 6, 2018

Jean Anna Miller, age 92 passed away on June 6, 2018. Jean was born on October 16, 1925 in Dearborn to the late Willard and Ruth (nee Fuller) Garwood. She is the beloved wife of the late James Miller; loving and devoted mother of three children, Wayne (Linda) Miller, Kyle (Joe) Eckert and Kathy (Tim) Taylor; proud grandmother of Adam...

Ethel Irene Eckles

Ethel Irene Eckles

Jun 5, 2018

Ethel Irene Eckles of Northville and formerly of Plymouth, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was 97 years old. She was born on December 21, 1920 to William and Hulda (nee Esch) Ash in their family home in Livonia. Ethel was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Eckles who died in 1970. Ethel was also the loving mother to...

Annamarie Hartge

Annamarie Hartge

Jun 3, 2018

Annamarie Hartge, age 93 of Surprise, Arizona and formerly Livonia passed away on June 3, 2018. Annamarie was born on April 10, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Emil and Elsie (nee Wolfgram) Schoenberger. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Erwin Hartge and they are now reunited for eternity. Annamarie is the loving and devoted mother of two...

Richard V. Wingard

Richard V. Wingard

Jun 1, 2018

Richard V. Wingard, age 71 of South Lyon, passed away on June 1, 2018. Born in Detroit on October 3, 1946 to the late Robert & Geraldine Wingard. Richard graduated from Plymouth High School in 1964. In 1967, Richard proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and, in 1968, he would receive a Purple Heart. Survived...

Frederick John Burger

Frederick John Burger

May 30, 2018

Frederick John Burger, born December 4, 1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late John & Katherine Burger passed away on May 30, 2018 while on vacation in the Bahamas. Fred proudly served his country in the United Army. After serving in the military, Fred began his career with General Motors and over 30 years later retiring as a Project...

William Joseph Bogard, M.D.

William Joseph Bogard, M.D.

May 28, 2018

Dr. William J. “Bill” Bogard William Joseph Bogard, age 79, of Plymouth, Michigan, died peacefully with his wife and children at his side on May 28, 2018, following a courageous struggle with cancer. Bill was born August 18, 1938 in Palestine, Illinois, the son of William Earl and Myrtle (Higgins) Bogard. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and...

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski

May 24, 2018

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski of Plymouth, died May 24, 2018 at the age of 70. She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on March 18, 1948 to Anthony and Elvera (nee Boccarossa) Ventre. Susie is the beloved wife of Robert Polkowski for 48 years. She is also survived by her loving children Ryan (Nicole) Polkowski, and Lori Polkowski, her precious grandchildren Riley,...

Richard Merwyn Hand

Richard Merwyn Hand

May 24, 2018

Richard “Dick” Merwyn Hand, age 80 of Plymouth, passed away on May 24, 2018. Dick was born on September 17, 1937 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Merwyn and Helen (nee Medbourne) Hand. Dick married Sue Ellen (nee Felke) on February 27, 1960. He attended Culver Military Academy and Purdue University and he was a member of Kappa Sigma...

Eleanor Graye

Eleanor Graye

May 22, 2018

Eleanor Graye of Plymouth, died May 22, 2018 at the age of 99. She was born in Detroit to Alexander and Julia (nee Milczarski) Naimola. Eleanor is survived by her loving son Thomas Graye, her precious grandchildren Christopher, Kelly, David, and Alycia Graye, cherished great grandchildren Genevieve, Autumn, and Oliver Lewis, and her dear friends Dennis and Sally Sparr. Eleanor...

Karen Jean Veresh

Karen Jean Veresh

May 21, 2018

Karen Jean Veresh was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on September 12, 1956 to the late Edward and Irene (nee Matthews) Veresh. She was raised in Northville, Michigan. At age 41, Karen moved to Livonia Opportunity House where she enjoyed living until August 2017. She resided at Milburn House in Livonia until her death on May 21, 2018. Karen attended school...

Donna D. Belcher

Donna D. Belcher

May 20, 2018

Donna D. Belcher passed away on May 20, 2018 at the age of 70. Donna was born in Detroit on March 12, 1948, the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (nee Werner) Pybus. Donna is the beloved and devoted wife of Albert “Butch” Belcher for 48 years; loving mother of Jennifer Wendel, Kimberlee Belcher and Brian (Nicole) Belcher; proud...

Michele DePlanche

Michele DePlanche

May 17, 2018

Michele DePlanche of Plymouth passed away at her home on May 17, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born in Detroit on June 22, 1944. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her life partner, Raymond Radecki. Michele is the loving and devoted mother of Jennifer (Paul) Boucher, proud grandmother of Madeleine, and dearest sister...

Thomas R. Seipke

Thomas R. Seipke

May 13, 2018

Thomas Robert Seipke passed away peacefully Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 88. Tom was born in Gladwin, Michigan to Henry and Susan (Johnson) Seipke. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Jeannine for 52 years. He is survived by his two loving children Tim (Carrie Akin) Seipke, and Lisa (Joseph) Diglio, cherished grandchildren Taylor, Zach, and Josh, and his...