Obituaries

Steven E. Walter

Steven E. Walter

May 6, 2018

Steven Edward Walter of Plymouth, died suddenly on May 6, 2018. He was 50 years old. Steve was born on July 29, 1967, in Detroit, to John and Virginia (nee Gerhard) Walter. Steve was the beloved husband of Lauren (nee Powel) Walter for 25 years. He is also survived by his three cherished daughters Jennifer, Natalie, and Claire, his loving...

Shirley M. Lundblad

Shirley M. Lundblad

May 5, 2018

Shirley M. Lundblad passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born in Detroit on August 27, 1924 to her parents George and Afra (nee Ankley) Rostow. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Robert Lundblad; loving and devoted mother of John (Bonnie) Lundblad, James (Kathy) Lundblad and Thomas; proud grandmother of Carolyn Wilson,...

Patrick C. Houle

Patrick C. Houle

May 4, 2018

Patrick C. Houle passed away on May 4, 2018 at the age of 86. Patrick was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 31, 1931 to his parents, the late Eugene and Rita (nee Noonan) Houle. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 62 years to Rose (nee Szajnecki) Houle; loving father of Kevin Houle, Sean Houle, and David...

Earl Edward Woodard

Earl Edward Woodard

May 3, 2018

Earl Edward Woodard passed away on May 3, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Charles and Ida Mea (nee Leaper) Woodard. He is the beloved husband of the late Betty Woodard. Earl retired from his position as an assembler after many years of employment with the Burroughs Corporation of Plymouth. He...

Richard G. Nulty

Richard G. Nulty

May 3, 2018

Cherished Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend, Richard passed away at his home with his family beside him on Thursday, May 3rd at the age of 65. Rick was born in the former Plymouth Hospital on May 12, 1952 to Elizabeth A. (nee Spanier) Nulty and (the late) Gordon E. Nulty. His parents and little brother lived in the city...

Theresa Gail Dykes

Theresa Gail Dykes

Apr 29, 2018

Theresa Gail Dykes of Plymouth, died April 29, 2018 at the age of 57. She was born in Trenton, Michigan to Stancil and Alwanda Barton. Theresa is the beloved wife of Ronald Dykes for 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Wendy Leo, Amber Gausden, and Justin (Kayla) Dykes, her precious grandchildren Connor, Kiley, Brennen, Noah, and Peyton,...

Ronald J. Koch

Ronald J. Koch

Apr 24, 2018

Ronald J. Koch of Plymouth, died April 24, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born on November 29, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to John and Roberta Koch. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Christine O'Bryan whom he married in 1985. He is also survived by his loving daughter Shelly Koch and his two precious grandchildren Cameron...

Geraldine  A. Barlage

Geraldine A. Barlage

Apr 19, 2018

Geraldine A. Barlage of Plymouth Michigan died on April 19, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born in Detroit on August 19, 1944, to the late Agnes and Rolla Caskie. Her father, Rolla, died in service to his country at Normandy Beach, France. Geraldine was predeceased by her parents, grandmother Bridget Conery, sister Verlaine, and her brother Thomas....

Lance Byrne

Lance Byrne

Apr 18, 2018

Lance Byrne, age 35 of Westland, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018. Beloved son of Theodore (Lana) Byrne and Sandra Becker. Survived by fiancée Rebecca. Dear brother of Clinton Byrne, Amy (Martin) Gil, Kelly (Caleb) Kippola, Erin (John) Scheibelhut and the late Patrick Byrne. Step brother of Theresa Olson, Jessica Olson and Robert Olson. Private family visitation and funeral...

Donna Lou Lillis

Donna Lou Lillis

Apr 18, 2018

Donna Lou Lillis, age 90 of Canton, passed away on April 18, 2018. Donna was born in Detroit to the late William and Hester (nee Thomas) Palmer. She is the beloved wife of the late William Lillis. Donna is survived by her longtime companion, Francis Quigley. Dear mother to three step-daughters, Donna (Jerry) Waters, Penny Sinkevics and Jill (Dennis) Dietrich;...

Leonora Cudini

Leonora Cudini

Apr 18, 2018

Leonora Cudini of South Lyon, died April 18, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on November 8, 1928 to Giovanni Miculan and Orsola Chiappelini-Pellegrino. Leonora was the beloved wife of the late Elmo Cudini. Leonora is survived by her two loving children Brenda (Pat) Pescatore, and Richard (Corrine) Cudini, her six precious grandchildren Derek...

Cary C. Lin

Cary C. Lin

Apr 17, 2018

Cary C. Lin passed away April 17, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born July 15, 1934 in Taiwan. He is the beloved husband of Grace, dear father of David, Judith and Jennifer and loving grandfather of Camber, Danica, Caitlin and Emmelin. Cary is survived by 1 sister and was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1...

Mary  Jean  Epley

Mary Jean Epley

Apr 16, 2018

Epley, Mary Jean passed away April 16, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born May 6, 1927 in Fowlerville, Michigan to Lewis and Ilah (Converse) Hart. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel in 1995 after 49 years of marriage. She is the beloved mother of Jean (George) Jennings, Becky (Frank) Prince, Susan (Joseph...

Arelia Jacobs

Arelia Jacobs

Apr 14, 2018

Arelia Jacobs of Northville, died April 14, 2018 at the age of 88. She was born in Detroit on December 25, 1929 to parents Partin and Nellie Buibas. Arelia is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, George Jacobs, her loving children George (Cheryl) Jacobs, and Elaine Rogozan, her precious grandchildren Matthew (Anna), Rachel (Jason), Sara (Christopher), Melissa (Nathan),...

Timothy  A. Stamper

Timothy A. Stamper

Apr 14, 2018

Timothy Alan Stamper, 56, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on Saturday April 14, at 2:45am, after a very arduous battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. He found his peace under the astounding care of Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. Tim was born on May 31, 1961 in Ann Arbor. He was the second son of the late Carl Stamper and...

Jon O'Connor

Jon O'Connor

Apr 13, 2018

Jon Carl O’Connor of Plymouth died April 13, 2018 at the age of 76. He was born in Detroit to parents Harry and Pearl O’Connor on April 26, 1941. Jon was the beloved husband of the late Maureen O’Connor who died in 2006. They were married for 42 years. Jon is survived by his loving children Jon O’Connor, Colleen (Matthew)...

Elizabeth Doroftei

Elizabeth Doroftei

Apr 13, 2018

Elizabeth Doroftei of Plymouth, died April 13, 2018 at the age of 98. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey to her parents Gregory and Mary Jorza. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vasile in 2009 and her loving son Charles in 1990. Visitation will be Sunday, April 15, from 5-8pm with a Scripture Service at 7pm...

John Douglas Kalmbach

John Douglas Kalmbach

Apr 11, 2018

John Douglas Kalmbach passed away on April 11, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. He was born February 25, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Raymond E. and Anna (nee Poster) Kalmbach. He is the beloved husband of the late Lona Belle (nee Rohde) Kalmbach who passed away in 2006 and devoted father of the late Carole K. Kalmbach...

Daniel Michael O'Mara

Daniel Michael O'Mara

Apr 5, 2018

Daniel Michael O’Mara passed away on April 5th, 2018 at the age of 64. Dan was born in Deckerville, MI September 8th, 1953 to Joseph and Patricia O’Mara, both preceded him in death. Dan is survived by his beloved wife Diane (Byrd) O’Mara, his loving children, son Troy and daughter Shayla, step-son Ferris Haddad (Laura), grandson Landon Haddad and step-son...

Nancy J. Peterson

Nancy J. Peterson

Apr 5, 2018

Nancy J. Peterson, born to loving parents; Mitchell & Lottie Madej on April 20, 1948 passed away on April 5, 2018. Loving wife of the late John. Dear sister of Diane (Michael) Berry. Also survived by her niece Laura Berry and by all her extended family and friends who loved Nancy so very much. Visitation Monday, April 9th from 2:00pm-...