Obituaries

James "Bill" Kennett

James "Bill" Kennett

Oct 17, 2017

James “Bill” Kennett passed away October 17, 2017 at the age of 60. He was born June 1, 1957 in Detroit to William and Wetona (Blankenship) Kennett. He is deeply loved by his wife Sharon, his daughters Rachel Kennett, Ashley Kennett and Blair Johnson, his grandson Jeffrey and by his sisters Barbara (Ken) Rivet and Loretta (David) Reed. He was...

Gwen Hickman

Gwen Hickman

Oct 17, 2017

Gwen Hickman passed away on October 17, 2017 at the Grand Traverse Pavillions. Heaven’s gardens shine more beautifully with Gwen’s added hands tending to them. Gwen left us with so many treasures from her love of baking and crafting and enjoyment of family and friends. To mourn her loss are her beloved family members; son, Brandon Thompson; grandchildren, Brandon and...

Gary L. Mosley

Gary L. Mosley

Oct 16, 2017

Gary Lee Mosley, age 74 of Plymouth passed away on October 16, 2017. Gary was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1943 the son of Ralph and Dorothy (nee Harper) Mosley. Gary is the beloved and devoted husband of Carol (nee Mayder) Mosley; loving father of two children, Matthew (Holly) Mosley and Ethan (Christiana) Mosley; proud grandfather of Makaila...

Kathy G. Black

Kathy G. Black

Oct 13, 2017

Private Cremation Services have been entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 17th at 12:00 PM at NorthRidge Church, 12401 Ridge Road, Plymouth.

Mary B.  Deja

Mary B. Deja

Oct 12, 2017

Mary Barbara Deja of Detroit, passed away October 12, 2017 at the age of 81. She was born to Bronislaw and Janina Bieniek on March 3, 1936. Mary was the beloved wife of Lawrence Deja for 59 years. Mary is survived by her loving children John (Deborah) Deja, Sandra Zain, Linda (Joseph) Quin, and Daniel (Stefanie) Deja, her precious grandchildren...

John "Jimmy" Paul Danis

John "Jimmy" Paul Danis

Oct 12, 2017

John Paul Danis, age 77 of Redford, passed away on October 12, 2017. Loving father of Thomas (Suzanne) Danis , Rhonda Danis and Marlene Krukowski. Proud grandfather of Thomas (Sharon) Danis Jr., Jessica (George) Burtwell, Austin Danis, Alexander Krukowski and Noah Danis. John served his country in the United States Navy. After the Navy.John went to work and later retire...

Gary Ernest Messner

Gary Ernest Messner

Oct 10, 2017

Gary Ernest Messner of Williamsburg passed away at his home on October 10, 2017. Gary was born on March 16, 1946 in Grosse Pointe Woods to the late Ernest and Gertrude (Schroeder) Messner. In 1967, Gary married Virginia Wallace in Grosse Pointe Woods and celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past January. For a number of years, Gary was a...

Richard M. "Dick"  Glaspie

Richard M. "Dick" Glaspie

Oct 9, 2017

Richard “Dick” Glaspie, age 90 and longtime resident of Livonia passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017. Dick was born on July 13, 1927 in Ferndale, Michigan to his parents, Merritt J. and Alice (nee McKenzie) Glaspie. He is the beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Westlake) Glaspie who passed away in 2005. They were married for 54 years....

Gayle A. Williams

Gayle A. Williams

Oct 3, 2017

Gayle Ann Williams of Plymouth, passed away October 3, 2017 at the age of 69. She was born in Detroit, to Robert and Violet (nee Larczyk) Gault on August 1, 1948. Gayle was the beloved wife of the late Richard Williams (2014). She is survived by her three beloved children Peter (Juli), Jeffrey (Nivia), and Richard (Martha) Williams, her loving...

Patricia Ann King

Patricia Ann King

Oct 3, 2017

A private family service will be held.

Charlene  Marie Schlott

Charlene Marie Schlott

Sep 28, 2017

Charlene Marie Schlott, age 71 of Plymouth passed away on September 28th, 2017. Charlene was born on April 3, 1946 the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Hajek. She is the beloved wife of Michael Schlott; devoted mother of Melanie (Richard) Vollbach and Michael (Kristen) Schlott; proud grandmother of Katie, Ben, Mikie and Ryen. She is deeply loved and will be...

Raymond Andrew Kaczor

Raymond Andrew Kaczor

Sep 26, 2017

Raymond Andrew Kaczor passed away September 26, 2017 at the age of 70. He was born August 22, 1947 in Detroit to John Bernard and Genevieve Martha (Zwolak) Kaczor. He is survived by his son Gary, his grandson Andrew, his sister Rebecca (Ron) Schram. He is also survived by his nephew Rodney Schram and his niece Sheryl (Richard) Belanger. Raymond...

Trish Schmedding

Trish Schmedding

Sep 24, 2017

Trish Schmedding, age 70 of Plymouth passed away on September 24, 2017. Trish was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of George and Marguerite (nee LeBeau) McGreal. She is the devoted and beloved wife of Lou; loving mother of three children, Lisa (Paul) Abner, Janine (Randy) Schmedding-Bartley, and Stacey (Duston) Santana; proud grandmother of Cody, Cory and Shelby Abner, Elizabeth,...

Horst E. Kesner

Horst E. Kesner

Sep 20, 2017

Horst E. Kesner, age 86 of Plymouth passed away on September 20, 2017. Horst was born on November 1, 1930 in Hindenburg, Germany, the son of Roman and Julia Kurkiewicz. He is the beloved husband of the late Lottie Kesner who passed away October 9, 2014. They were married for 57 years. He is the cherished and devoted father of...

Kevin Thomas Richards

Kevin Thomas Richards

Sep 18, 2017

Kevin Thomas Richards, age 55 of Salem, passed away on September 18, 2017. Kevin was born in Livonia on July 11, 1962. He was the former Manager of MacKinnon’s Restaurant on Main Street in Northville and also worked at Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville. Kevin is deeply loved and will be forever missed by his mother, Phyllis (nee Croteau) Richards...

Raymond J. Zahorchak

Raymond J. Zahorchak

Sep 16, 2017

Raymond J. Zahorchak of Pinckney, passed away September 16, at the age of 64. He is survived by his two loving children, Justin (Jennifer) Zahorchak and Kelly (fiancé Kyle Krukowski) Zahorchak, his two beloved grandchildren, Chloe and Sophia and his dear siblings, Agnes, Robert, Dennis, and Maryann. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Rosemary Zahorchak. Ray...

Sally J. Flower

Sally J. Flower

Sep 14, 2017

Sally Flower, of Plymouth, lost her battle with cancer on September 14, 2017. She was born in Detroit to Gustav and Elizabeth (nee Eidt) Phillips. Sally was the wife of the late Dean Strandt who passed away in 2006. Sally is survived by her loving children, Matthew (Sara) and Andrew (Victoria) Flower, step-children, Pennie (Dan) Burke and Christopher (Laura) Strandt,...

Charles Richard Fysh

Charles Richard Fysh

Sep 9, 2017

Charles R. Fysh, of Westland and formerly of Detroit, passed away September 9, 2017 at the age of 70. He was born in Detroit, to William and Anne Fysh. Charles is survived by his loving brother, William (Sandy) Fysh, nieces and nephews, Courtney (Alan), Billy (Paige), Scott (Whitney), Carol Ann, and Mikayla, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Charles was preceded...

Jeanne Ann Alioto

Jeanne Ann Alioto

Sep 6, 2017

Jeanne Ann Alioto, age 65, passed away on September 6, 2017. Jeanne was born on August 6, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Anne Sullivan and the late Johnny Franklin Talley. She is the beloved wife of Anthony P. Alioto. They were married on December 19, 1970 and would have been married 47 years this year. She is the...

William Scott Beaman

William Scott Beaman

Aug 31, 2017

William Scott Beaman, age 77 of Ann Arbor passed away on August 31, 2017. William came to the Plymouth Canton Community Schools in 1967. For 34 years, Scott did what he loved, he taught history. He loved history, and he felt deeply about the importance of imparting this knowledge to his students. He taught Advanced Placement U.S. History, Modern European...