Obituaries

Marilyn A. Seippel

Marilyn A. Seippel

Feb 27, 2024

Marilyn A. Seippel, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend has peacefully passed away in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on March 4, 1936 in Midland, Michigan, to her late parents, Harold and Marian (Leach) Lange.  

After raising three children, she went back to school at age 40 and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, started working in medical...

Salena Leeann Giddings

Salena Leeann Giddings

Feb 26, 2024

Salena Leeann Giddings, age 60, of Plymouth Michigan, passed away on February 26th, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Salena is survived by her daughters Dawn Prudden (Roger Prudden), Melissa Giddings (Sam Williams), grandchildren Ryker and Rhiannon Prudden, father Ronald Burden, brother Randy Burden, loyal furry companion Bailey and numerous family and friends who will deeply miss her presence. 

Salena...

Keith Hierman

Keith Hierman

Feb 25, 2024

 Keith Hierman, age 51 of Plymouth passed away on February 25, 2024. 

 He was born in Lake Forest, Illinois to his parents Ruth (née Metcalf) and the late Thomas Leland Hierman.

Keith is the loving and devoted husband of 18 years to Sarah (née Waelde) Hierman; loving father of two children – Thomas Hierman and Joseph Hierman; also survived by his mother...

Charles Edward Holland

Charles Edward Holland

Feb 24, 2024

Charles Edward Holland passed away February 24, 2024 at the age of 93.   

He was born April 2, 1930 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Richard A. and Lerlene Ragin Holland.  

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Agnes in 1979.  He is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his four children, Valerie Holland-Green (Adrian Green), Anthony...

Bob Fletcher

Bob Fletcher

Feb 24, 2024

Robert "Bob" Fletcher, a devoted Truck Driver known for his unwavering work ethic and kind spirit, has sadly passed away at the age of 59 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born on July 18, 1964, in Livonia, Michigan, Bob's journey was one filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

In his professional life as a Truck Driver, Bob approached his work...

Laura Marie Schmidt

Laura Marie Schmidt

Feb 23, 2024

Laura Marie Schmidt, age 65, of Plymouth passed away on February 23, 2024.   

She was born in Detroit on June 7, 1958 to her parents, the late Sylvia B. (née Farmer) and Raymond J. Bruckner.  

She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her siblings, Richard (Vicki) Bruckner, Carl (Becky) Bruckner, Lisa Bartseh, Eric Bruckner and Sylvia (Michael)...

Marian L. Gamble

Marian L. Gamble

Feb 23, 2024

Marian L. Gamble, known for her dedication and passion in providing years of library services to many as the Director of Genesee District Library, passed away on February 23, 2024. She was born on October 4, 1935 in Flint, Michigan. 

Marian was a compassionate individual who spent many years caring for others, embodying kindness and grace in all aspects of her...

Thomas E. Schlotz

Thomas E. Schlotz

Feb 23, 2024

Thomas E. Schlotz passed away February 23, 2024 at the age of 93.  He was born April 25, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Lawrence and Anna (Hankins) Schlotz.  Thomas was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Sally.  He is the loving father of Lynn, Steve (Denise), Jim (Kathy) and Lisa (Mike), proud grandfather of Michael, Cherilyn,...

Kay Ann Willis

Kay Ann Willis

Feb 23, 2024

Kay Ann Willis passed away February 23, 2024 at the age of 80.  She was born November 21, 1943 in Lake Odessa, Michigan to Eugene and Margaret (Kerr) Spencer.  She is loved and will be missed by her sons Jeff (Lisa) Willis and Jon Wooley and her granddaughter Natalie Willis.  Kay was preceded in death by her son Joel Willis,...

Chuck Badnarik

Chuck Badnarik

Feb 22, 2024

Chuck Badnarik, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 66. Chuck was born on April 6, 1957, and departed from this world on February 22, 2024. He leaves behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by all who knew him.

Chuck was born in East Chicago, Indiana.  He attended Hammond Clark High School and...

James Robert Clark

James Robert Clark

Feb 22, 2024

James Robert Clark, age 92 of Livonia passed away on February 22, 2024.   He was born in Detroit on August 1, 1931.

He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Beverly Ann Clark who passed away March 1, 2020; loving father of two daughters – Linda (Jim) Bynum and Diane (the late Jim) Prieskorn; proud grandfather of Jason...

Peggy L. Wingard

Peggy L. Wingard

Feb 20, 2024

Peggy Wingard, age 86 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on February 20, 2024.  She was born on August 9, 1937 in Plymouth, Michigan to her parents, the late Ruth G. (née Hobbins) and Edwin Wingard.

She was the beloved and devoted best friend, partner and companion of the late Larry Wilhelmi for over thirty years; loving mother of three children –...

John S. Peter

John S. Peter

Feb 19, 2024

 John S. Peter, 68, of Plymouth, MI died on 19 February, 2024. 

 He was born in 1955 to Robert and Zelma Peter in Quincy, IL.   John attended Garden City High School (Class of ‘73) before studying Art at the   Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. John was an avid musician and loved all things related to automotive racing. John...

Matthew Franz Dobos

Matthew Franz Dobos

Feb 18, 2024

Matthew Franz Dobos

 

January 25, 1984 – February 18, 2024

 

Matthew Dobos, age 40, of Schaumburg, Ill., passed away on February 18, 2024. Matt was surrounded by his parents and siblings as he entered into rest after a long illness. 

 

Matt was born the middle of three children to Otto and Carol Dobos of Livonia, Mich., where he grew up and attended Livonia...

Sylvia Isabelle Strapps-Coon

Sylvia Isabelle Strapps-Coon

Feb 17, 2024

Sylvia Isabelle Strapps-Coon, age 88 of Plymouth passed away on February 17, 2024.

She was born on December 21, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada to her parents, the late Beatrice Maud (née Crofts) and Wilsey Walter Strapps.

All who knew Sylvia would agree that first and foremost, “Sylvia was truly an English Lady.”  She was polite, refined, educated and held a Bachelor’s...

Ropi Pando

Ropi Pando

Feb 14, 2024

Ropi Pando, age 88, of Canton passed away on February 14, 2024.  He was born on February 20, 1935 in Korce, Albania to his parents, the late Maria (Prifti) and Pando Ristani.

Ropi moved from Albania to the United States and settled in Canton, Michigan in 2013.  He had a very successful career as a carpenter.  He enjoyed working with his...

Geno Remo Zeni

Geno Remo Zeni

Feb 13, 2024

Geno Remo Zeni passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 100 years old.  He was born on March 7, 1923 in Detroit MI and lived most of his life in this area with homes in Dearborn, Inkster, Livonia, and Canton.  He lived in Lakeland FL for 20 years during retirement, but returned to Michigan when he...

Noreen Sheila Blahovec

Noreen Sheila Blahovec

Feb 12, 2024

Noreen S. Blahovec, age 93 of Plymouth passed away on February 12, 2024.  She was born in Dearborn, Michigan to her parents, the late Hannah (née McCarthy) and Thomas O’Connor.

She is the the beloved and devoted wife of the late Norman Blahovec who passed away on October 12, 2010.  She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her...

Dorothy E. Parmentier

Dorothy E. Parmentier

Feb 11, 2024

Dorothy E. Parmentier, age 92 of Novi passed away on February 11, 2024.  She was born on June 9, 1931 to her parents, the Eva "Goldie" (nee Martin) and John McLaughlin.  Dorothy is the beloved and devoted wife of the late William "Bill" Parmentier.  She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her sister Evelyn McLaughlin.  

In 1960,...

Diane B. Reding

Diane B. Reding

Feb 8, 2024

Diane B. Reding, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2024. Born on May 26, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Helen (nee O’bryan) and Joseph Kaiser.   Diane's siblings were an integral part of her life as well. She shared a special bond with each of them:...

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