Obituaries

Mildred Inez Brown

Mildred Inez Brown

Feb 25, 2018

Mildred Inez Brown, born on August 1, 1922, in Divide, West Virginia, passed away in Plymouth, with her family at her side on February 25, 2018. Devoted wife of 75 years to Bill. Beloved mother of Judith (Fred) Krupic, Carol (Jim) Brown, Peggy (Doug) White and Bill (Donna) Brown. Proud grandmother of Mike Krupic, Eric (Heather) Krupic, Shawn Brown, Kevin...

Patricia J. Gutherie

Patricia J. Gutherie

Feb 21, 2018

Patricia Jean Gutherie, age 84, passed away on February 21, 2018, in Sarasota, Florida. She was born on January 20, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan. She loved spending her time up at the cottage in Guthrie Lakes (Waters, MI) and most recently at her homes in Plymouth, Michigan, and Placida, Florida. She loved reading, knitting, and sharing quality time with her...

Harold E. Smith

Harold E. Smith

Feb 21, 2018

Harold E. Smith, 87, of Canton, Michigan, passed away in the company of his loving wife and family members at his home on February 21, 2018. As the first-born child of the late Harold Russell and Jean (Ziegler) Smith during the Great Depression, Harold learned the value of thrift at an early age. He served his country honorably for four...

James Allen Fisher

James Allen Fisher

Feb 21, 2018

James Allen Fisher passed away February 21, 2018, at the age of 38. He was born September 3, 1979, in Ann Arbor, to Allen M. and Marion F. (Avery) Fisher. He is deeply loved and will be missed by his son, Joshua; Josh's mother, Becky Conover; his mother, Marion F. Fisher-Brinkman; his father, Allen M. Fisher; his siblings, Kim (Steven...

Marie Breach

Marie Breach

Feb 21, 2018

Marie Breach of Canton, passed away February 21, 2018, at the age of 82. She was born in Stirling, Ontario, on June 23, 1935, to Alexander and Gertrude McCrory. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Breach, who passed away in 2004. Marie is lovingly survived by her sons, James (Holly) Breach, David (Emily) Breach and Robert Breach;...

Thomas Eugene Mitton

Thomas Eugene Mitton

Feb 19, 2018

Thomas Eugene Mitton of Commerce, passed on to meet his Holy Father on February 19, 2018, at the age of 68. Tom was the third son of Francis (Eddie) and Luella M. Mitton, who precede him in death. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Rebecca (Becky) Mitton; his oldest brother, Marty; numerous nieces and...

Gladys M. O'Guinn

Gladys M. O'Guinn

Feb 17, 2018

Gladys M. O’Guinn, of Plymouth, passed away February 17, 2018, at the age of 91. She was born in Wyoming County, West Virginia, to Joseph and Pearl Miller. Gladys is survived by her beloved children, Brenda Lefebvre, Roger Gibson, Leonard (Julie) O’Guinn, and Phillip O’Guinn; her loving grandchildren, Ernie, Theresa, Sara, Jason, Casey and Shannon; and 7 great grandchildren. Gladys...

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Feb 16, 2018

Bruce Campbell, passed away on February 16, 2018. He was born May 26, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan, to loving parents, Allan & Heloise Campbell. Bruce graduated from Plymouth High School in 1954, where he played football and was in the marching band. Early on, Bruce worked for his uncle at Jersey Belle Dairy in Plymouth, and then went onto a...

Lore Rose

Lore Rose

Feb 15, 2018

Lore Rose, of Canton, died February 15, 2018, at the age of 97. She was born in Germany, to her late parents William and Auguste (nee Piontek) Mallek. Lore was the beloved wife of the late George for 62 years. Lore is survived by her loving children, Kathleen (Leo) Matusik, William (Mary) Rose, and David (Michelle) Rose, along with numerous...

Aurelia F. Miles

Aurelia F. Miles

Feb 12, 2018

Aurelia Frances Miles, of Northville, died February 12, 2018, at the age of 90. She was born December 3, 1927. Aurelia was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Miles, loving mother of the late Dennis and the late Arthur Miles, and dear aunt of Victoria, Norbert, Henry and Thomas. Aurelia was a very kind and generous woman. She was...

Richard J. Nelson

Richard J. Nelson

Feb 9, 2018

Richard (Dick) John Nelson, 85, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2018 in Sun Lakes, AZ, with his wife Patsy at his side. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1932, moved to Plymouth during adolescence, and remained since. He graduated from Plymouth High School in 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and...

Odelia Anne Burke

Odelia Anne Burke

Feb 9, 2018

Odelia Anne Burke (nee Grogan) passed away after a long illness on February 9, 2018, at the age of 72. Odelia was a graduate of Troy High School, and she married John F. Burke of Troy, NY. She was a long time employee of AT&T, Menands, before she and her husband moved to Michigan for his career. Odelia was a...

Alva Doris Holk

Alva Doris Holk

Feb 8, 2018

Alva Doris (Gross) Holk passed away peacefully on February 8, 2018, at the age of 91. Alva was born October 23, 1926, to Rudolph John and Doris Allen Gross in Highland Park, Michigan, and was the oldest of six children. She was a devoted wife and mother, married for 62 years to her husband, Aldon E. Holk. She worked in...

Robert George Walkowiak, Jr.

Robert George Walkowiak, Jr.

Feb 6, 2018

Bob passed away at age 71, on February 6, 2018, after a battle with cancer. He was a kind and loving father and grandfather, an avid outdoorsman, and a man who enjoyed studying in fine detail the many subjects that piqued his interest. Bob served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. He was a sergeant...

Susan J. DeBrincat

Susan J. DeBrincat

Feb 6, 2018

Susan Jane (Law) DeBrincat, age 72, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, at her home in Westland. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Susan was wise, witty, and warm. She was the beloved wife of Frank for 51 years. She is survived by her children, Suzanne (Clive) Phillips, Jennifer (Christopher) Osgood, and Dominic (Nicole) DeBrincat; and her cherished grandchildren,...

Thomas C. Detherage

Thomas C. Detherage

Feb 5, 2018

Thomas C. Detherage, age 80 of Plymouth, passed away at his home on February 5, 2018. Thomas was born on October 8, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to his parents, Charles and Lucille (nee Tucker) Detherage. He is the beloved husband of 57 years to his wife, Judith (nee Hart) Detherage; devoted father of four children, Barry (Deborah) Detherage, Ron (Darlene)...

Richard M. Skutt

Richard M. Skutt

Feb 5, 2018

The Honorable Richard M. Skutt of the Third Circuit Court, died February 5, 2018, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Plymouth, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Skutt; his loving daughter, Sabra Skutt-Morman; and his step-daughters, Candice (Kyle) Thom, and Shannon Penn; and his dear sisters, Patricia (Bill) Richert, and Pam (Ken) Bledsoe-Turner....

Harold C. Douglas

Harold C. Douglas

Feb 2, 2018

Harold C. Douglas of Belleville, died February 2, 2018, at the age of 78. He was born in Northville, to Harold and Ethel (nee House) Douglas on April 26, 1939. Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Lynn (nee Perrell) Douglas; his loving children, James (Alicia) Douglas, and Lynn Ann Douglas; his precious granddaughters, Kayla, McKenzie, Natalie,...

Hazel H. Wendland

Hazel H. Wendland

Feb 2, 2018

Hazel Hulda Wendland, of Plymouth, died February 2, 2018. She was 105 years old. Hazel is survived by her loving grandchildren, Cheryl (Doug) Smith, Craig (Susan) Wagenschutz, Lon (Patty) Wagenschutz, Steven (Diane) Wendland, Colleen (Jon) Baumann, and Gary (Carmen) Wagenschutz; her dear great-grandchildren, Chad (Paula) Wagenschutz, Rebecca (Phil) Westgate, Philip Wendland, Renee (David) Staley, Matthew (Meredith) Smith, Ryan Wagenschutz, Erin...

William "Bill" Arthur Blue

William "Bill" Arthur Blue

Jan 25, 2018

William “Bill” Arthur Blue, age 71 of Plymouth, passed away on January 25, 2018. Loving husband of Karen. Beloved father of Darrin (Laura) Blue, Corey (Misty) Blue and Cristi (David) Popa. Proud grandfather of Megan Blue, Sarah Blue, Jessica (Keith) Williams, Lauren Blue, Gabbi Blue, Jakob Wickens, Emily Popa and Katie Popa. Great grandfather of Aubrie Williams, Greyson Williams and...