Obituaries

Janet L. Sabo

Janet L. Sabo

Jul 7, 2024

Janet L. Sabo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated registered nurse, died peacefully in her home, at the age of 76 on July 7, 2024, in Plymouth, Michigan. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Toronto Canada to her parents the late Richard and Jean (Anderson) Macpherson.

Janet led a life full of love and humor, and was guided...

Norma Gottschalk

Norma Gottschalk

Jul 5, 2024

Norma Jean (King) Gottschalk, 89, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on  July 5th, 2024. She was born in Plymouth, MI on August 9, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert King, Naomi King O’Grady, Edward O’Grady.

She was married to Donald Gottschalk in September 1955 until his passing in 2000. Predeceased by siblings Gerald King, Melvin King, Elaine...

Shirley Rose Miller

Shirley Rose Miller

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Rose Miller, wife, mother, homemaker and devoted librarian in the public school system, passed away at the age of 90 on July 5, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on June 11, 1934, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to her parents the late Lawrence and Rose (Brown) White. 

Shirley's love for books and education shone throughout her career as she served...

Jameson "Jamie" L. Ross

Jameson "Jamie" L. Ross

Jul 5, 2024

Jameson L. Ross, also known affectionately as Jamie, passed away at the age of 43 in Livonia Michigan, on July 5, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1980, in Southfield Michigan.

Jamie led a fulfilling life dedicated to serving his country and community. After obtaining a high school diploma, he served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a fulfilling...

Gregg G. Knight

Gregg G. Knight

Jul 4, 2024

Gregg Knight, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a dedicated manager at Ford Motor Company, passed away at the age of 79 on July 4, 2024, in Novi, Michigan. He was born on June 28, 1945, in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents the late Robert Earl and Isabel (Cane) Knight. Gregg was a high school graduate who pursued a successful career...

RONALD EMIL RIIKONEN

RONALD EMIL RIIKONEN

Jul 2, 2024

Ronald Emil Riikonen, age 82 of Westland passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to his parents, the late Laila (née Kallio) and Uhro Riikonen. 

Ronald is the beloved and devoted husband of 52 years to the late Linda Ellen Riikonen who passed away on June 11, 2023; loving father of two children – Stephen (Kathleen)...

Terry "Mike" French

Terry "Mike" French

Jun 29, 2024

Terry "Mike" French, a dedicated and long-time employee of NAPA Auto Parts Store on Starkweather Street in Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Superior Township. He was born on May 21, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas to the late James and Lois French. 

Throughout his life, Mike touched the hearts of many with his hard work and unwavering commitment...

Virginia "Gee Gee" Messner

Virginia "Gee Gee" Messner

Jun 28, 2024

Virginia “Gee Gee” Messner, age 78 passed away on June 28, 2024.

She was born in Detroit on September 14, 1945 to her parents, Dorothy (née Whitney) and James Wallace. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Gary Messner who passed away on October 10, 2017; loving mother of two children – Bradley Messner and David (Natalie) Messner...

Ronald Yaszek

Ronald Yaszek

Jun 25, 2024

Ronald Yaszek, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on June 25, 2024.

He was born on April 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Wanda (née Lempicki) and Walter Yaszek. Ronald is the beloved and devoted husband of Gloria (née Repko); loving father of two children – Lisa (Doug Davis) Yaszek and Kristen (Bryan) Richey. He is the...

Geraldine B. Forbing

Geraldine B. Forbing

Jun 24, 2024

Geraldine B. Forbing, age 89 of Plymouth passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in Plymouth, Michigan on April 10, 1935 to her parents, the late Frances (née Keating) and Brodie Ormand Card.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Ernest Albert Forbing; loving mother of eleven children – JereLynne (Charlie) Oliwek, Connie (Ken) Hines, Ernest...

Maryann Foley

Maryann Foley

Jun 19, 2024

Maryann Foley, age 69 of Redford, passed away on June 19, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1954 to her parents, the late Maryann (née Buscemi) and Salvatore Leto.

Maryann is the beloved and devoted wife of 38 years to Dan Foley, Sr; loving mother of three children – Andrew Foley, Danielle Foley and Dan (Lauren) Foley,...

Earl L. Richards

Earl L. Richards

Jun 19, 2024

Earl L. Richards, age 84 of Canton passed away on June 19, 2024. 

He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on February 29, 1940 to his parents, the late Lillian (née Gaskill) and James L. Richards. Earl is the beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Elizabeth (née Odgers); loving father of three children – Laura (David) Hahn, Erin (David)...

Todd Rollenhagen

Todd Rollenhagen

Jun 17, 2024

Ernest Todd Rollenhagen of Livonia, known as Todd to his friends and family, passed away suddenly at age 54 on June 17, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan to his loving parents, Bonnie Elva (née Beck) and Gordon Ernest Rollenhagen. 

Todd is the beloved and devoted husband of Kim (née La Plante) Rollenhagen; father to Alea...

Diane M. Wavrek

Diane M. Wavrek

Jun 17, 2024

Diane M. Wavrek, age 76 of Novi passed away on June 17, 2024. Diane was born in Northville, Michigan to her late parents, Ethel (née Ash) and Douglas Eckles.

She was a loving sister to Susan (Robert) Larkins, LuAnn Eckles and the late Janis (William) Krug. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews, Christi...

Robert D. Hissom

Robert D. Hissom

Jun 9, 2024

Robert D. Hissom, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 90 on June 9, 2024, in Superior Township, Michigan. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Washington, Pennsylvania to the late Samuel and Mary (Scott) Hissom.

Robert is survived by his children Diane (Alan) Galanty and Robert (Lisa) Hissom. His legacy lives on through his...

Bradley Afton Heaven

Bradley Afton Heaven

Jun 6, 2024

Bradley Afton Heaven passed away June 6, 2024 at the age of 59.  He was born May 30, 1965 in Ann Arbor to Joseph Richard and Rita Mills (Kimbrough) Heaven.  He is deeply loved and will be missed by the love of his life Nicole VanDerRoest, his mother Rita, his brothers, Tyler (Haidee) Heaven and Aaron (Gabriella) Heaven, his niece...

Robert Curtis Breckenridge

Robert Curtis Breckenridge

Jun 3, 2024

Robert Curtis Breckenridge, age 84 of Canton passed away on June 3, 2024.  He was born on September 28, 1939 in Marietta, Ohio to his parents, the late Dorothy Marie (née Remley) and Curtis Gould Breckenridge.

He is the devoted fiancé of Terry Maynes; loving father of Marc Breckenridge, Cindy (Chris) Rodriguez and Curtis (Kim) Breckenridge and step-father to Dustin Maynes...

Mary Catherine LaLonde

Mary Catherine LaLonde

Jun 2, 2024

Mary Catherine LaLonde, age 96 of Northville passed away on June 2, 2024.

Mary was born in Shingleton, Michigan on May 4, 1928 to her parents, the late Catherine (née Rothe) and Paul E. Gehrke.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Harold J. LaLonde; loving mother of Candice (Mike) Catanzarite and Dawn (Joseph) Beauregard; proud grandmother of Melissa...

Lorraine A. Dermyre

Lorraine A. Dermyre

Jun 2, 2024

Lorraine A. Dermyre, a devoted secretary for the Air Force Recruiting Office, has peacefully passed away in Brownstown Township, Michigan. Born in Washington, D.C. on October 26, 1936, Lorraine lived a life filled with love, dedication to her work, and a passion for gardening. Throughout her career at the Air Force Recruiting Office, Lorraine found joy and purpose in her role...

Jack Gilbert Prystup

Jack Gilbert Prystup

Jun 1, 2024

Jack Gilbert Prystup, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on June 1, 2024, at Medilodge of Plymouth in Plymouth, Michigan. He was 86 years old.

Born on September 18, 1937, to the late Stanley and Mary (Lillian) Pryzstup (née Price), Jack was a cherished member of his community and made friends wherever he went. Known for his carpentry skills, Jack possessed...

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