Obituaries

Nancy W. Thomas

Nancy W. Thomas

Jul 19, 2017

Nancy W. Thomas of Plymouth, passed away July 19, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Leslie and Hazel Weigel on May 29, 1931. Nancy was the loving wife of the late James Thomas who passed in 1996. Nancy is survived by her 4 loving children Linda Thomas, Diane Thomas, Amy (Scott) Cooper, and...

Robert A. Faybrick

Robert A. Faybrick

Jul 19, 2017

Robert A. Faybrick of Canton, passed away July 19, 2017 at the age of 77. He was born in Detroit, to Andrew and Anna Faybrick. Robert is survived by his beloved wife Karen (nee Ford) Faybrick, his 3 boys Robert (Debbie) Faybrick, Don Faybrick, and Daryl (fiancé Martha) Faybrick, step-children Rob (Lori) Willard, and Shannon (Ed) Altounian, grandchildren Anna, Jenna,...

Jill Sparschu Lindros

Jill Sparschu Lindros

Jul 15, 2017

Jill Sparschu Lindros of Taylor, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the age of 24. Jill was the loving wife of David Lindros, cherished, beautiful daughter of Glenn and Rocky Sparschu, precious granddaughter of Tom and Marcy Sparschu and Ellen Whitehead, and daughter-in-law of Janice Lindros. She was also loved by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jill was a...

Ruth  Boni

Ruth Boni

Jul 14, 2017

Ruth Healy Boni, 88, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, July 14, 2017. Ruth was born March 2, 1929 to Joseph and Katherine Keohane Healy in Newton, Massachussetts. She went to school at St. Mary’s High School in Waltham, Massachussetts. At age 19, Ruth worked in Washington D.C. as a secretary in...

Cecilia Madison

Cecilia Madison

Jul 13, 2017

Cecilia Madison, 95 years of age, of Livonia, Michigan, in her sleep on July 13th, 2017. Cecilia was born August 31st, 1922 in Jackson, Michigan to the late Anthony and Alice (Bobbi) Karasek. She was the middle of five children, John, Jenny, Frank and Evelyn all who preceded her death. Cecilia was educated at Madonna College, where she received her...

Lancing "Lance" Copeland

Lancing "Lance" Copeland

Jul 12, 2017

Lance Copeland passed away July 12, 2017 in Redford, Michigan surrounded by family. He was born June 27, 1954 to Leola Dawson and George W Copeland. Lance had recently moved to Redford, MI to spend time with his daughter and his grandchildren before his untimely passing. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a gifted musician. Whenever you saw Lance,...

David Charles McIntosh

David Charles McIntosh

Jul 12, 2017

David “Dave” C. McIntosh, 88, of Petoskey, Michigan, formerly of New Boston, Michigan, passed away on July 12, 2017 at the American House in Petoskey. Dave was born October 26, 1928 in Detroit, the son of David and Madeline (Cooper) McIntosh. He graduated from Plymouth High School. Dave proudly served our country in the Air Force from 1950 to 1954....

Mary Ann Jury

Mary Ann Jury

Jul 8, 2017

Mary A. Jury, 92 of Plymouth, Michigan and Sarasota, Florida passed away on July 8, 2017. She was born January 28, 1925 in Raton, New Mexico. She re-located to Detroit with her family as a young child. She retired after 31 years with Burroughs Corporation in Plymouth, Michigan. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church....

Martin Charles Calabrese

Martin Charles Calabrese

Jul 8, 2017

Martin Charles Calabrese, age 30 of Canton passed away on July 8, 2017. Martin was born on April 24, 1987 in Southfield to his parents, Martin (Christine) Calabrese and Mary Patricia Newton-Calabrese. Martin is also survived by his sister, Marguerite Calabrese. He was also loved by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Martin was a graduate of Sorenson Ranch High...

B. Joy Hansen

B. Joy Hansen

Jul 6, 2017

B. Joy Hansen of Plymouth, passed away July 6, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania to Milo and Blanche (nee Miller) Uber on December 10, 1927. Joy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ken Hansen, in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her dear siblings Mary Jane (nee Uber)...

Kathleen Shannon Douglass

Kathleen Shannon Douglass

Jul 5, 2017

Kathleen Shannon Douglass, age 39 of Plymouth, passed away on July 5, 2017. Kathleen was born on July 19, 1977 in Dearborn. She is the beloved wife of Matthew Douglass for 13 years, devoted and loving mother of Shea and Everett. She is also survived by her parents, John and Linda (nee Musko) Sullivan and grandparents, Val and Marthe Musko,...

Zenon John Gil

Zenon John Gil

Jul 4, 2017

Zenon Gil of Salem Township passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at the age of 78. He was born in Krakow, Poland to Peter and Antonina (nee Wotowich) Gil on December 18, 1938. Zenon is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Stefania (nee Topa), his 6 loving children, Dorothy (Mark) Calvird, Peter Gil, Adam (Buffy) Gil, Martin (Amy)...

Elizabeth Riffle

Elizabeth Riffle

Jun 28, 2017

Elizabeth Riffle, age 46 of Fowlerville, passed away on June 28, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Barry & Barbara Riffle. Loving sister of Chris (Pamela) Riffle and Catherine Coker. Proud aunt of Corrine Riffle, Lauren Coker, Savannah Coker and Sydney Coker. Great aunt of Jordan Riffle, Jaden & Jahmeen LLoyd, Jr. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280...

Elmo Cudini

Elmo Cudini

Jun 28, 2017

Elmo Cudini of South Lyon, and formerly of Lexington, MI passed away peacefully in his home with his family on June 28, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born in Detroit, MI on January 26, 1928 to Oreste and Mary (nee Guadanioli) Cudini. Elmo is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Leonora (nee Miculan) Cudini, his...

Robert William Sirkle

Robert William Sirkle

Jun 28, 2017

Robert W. Sirkle, age 87 of Canton passed away on June 28, 2017. Robert is the beloved husband of the late Patricia Newman Sirkle. Father of Dale (Susan) Sirkle and Karen (Chuck) Wheeler. Proud Grandfather of Chris (Kristie) Sirkle, Adam (Boualom) Wheeler, Angie (Greg) McGregor, and Dale (Gretchen) Sirkle. Loving Great-Grandfather of Evan, Elena, and Easton Wheeler, Robert Sirkle, Charlie...

Virginia Alberta Doran

Virginia Alberta Doran

Jun 27, 2017

Virginia Alberta Doran was born on April 17, 1925, and died on June 27, 2017. She grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Detroit, becoming a teacher in Detroit and Taylor. She married Francis (Fritz) Doran, a Korean War veteran, and they settled in Long Beach, California, returning to Michigan after their second son, John, was born. Virginia...

Toni Kay Bufe

Toni Kay Bufe

Jun 25, 2017

Toni Kay Bufe, age 70 of Northville, passed away on June 25th, 2017 at Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan. Toni was born on December 19, 1946 in Highland Park, Michigan to her late parents, Frank Osborne and Mary (Grooms) Osborne. Toni is survived by William Bufe, her beloved husband of 47 years, and other numerous relatives, including cherished nieces, nephews...

Gerald Alvin Spooner

Gerald Alvin Spooner

Jun 25, 2017

Gerald Alvin Spooner, age 73 passed away on June 25th, 2017. Gerald was born in Detroit. He grew up in Highland Park where he attended Liberty Elementary School and Highland Park High School. He continued his education becoming a Mechanical HVAC Contractor until 2002, when he was employed by the City of Livonia as a Mechanical Inspector retiring in 2009....

Arvin Dale McGregor

Arvin Dale McGregor

Jun 22, 2017

Arvin Dale McGregor, age 87 of Plymouth passed away on June 22nd, 2017. Arvin was born on July 26, 1929 in Detroit to his parents, William O. and Iona (nee Harrell) McGregor. He is the beloved husband of the late Irene H. (nee Prosolowicz) who passed away in 2006; devoted father of three children, Renee (Bruce) Nymeyer, Susan (Mark) Tyler...

Ollie Bush

Ollie Bush

Jun 20, 2017

Ollie D. Bush, of Plymouth, MI entered this world on Saturday, July 25, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to the proud parents of Ollie D. Bush, Sr. and Louise (Woods) Bush. Early on others recognized Ollie’s cheerfulness and willingness to give to others. Mr. and Mrs. Bush, their children Peggy, Ollie, Frances and Donald, soon established roots in Dearborn, MI. Ollie...