Obituaries
James Lewis Cooper
Nov 3, 2016
James Lewis Cooper, of Plymouth, passed away surrounded by his family November 3, 2016, at the age of 67. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI to Gerald and Ernestine (nee Robinson) Cooper. James is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sharon (nee Bilski) Cooper, his two loving daughters Lainie Cooper Gardner and Colleen (Matthew) Kunka, and his...
Albert William Sharp, Sr.
Nov 2, 2016
Albert William Sharp, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on November 2, 2016. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Ellen (Barrett). Loving father of Albert (Elizabeth), Linda (Dennis) Sharkey. Preceded in death by sons Ken and Michael. Proud grandpa of Karen, Elisa, Colleen, Erik and Edward. Dear brother of the late Joyette Miller. Albert proudly served his...
Peter David DiSalvo Jr.
Nov 2, 2016
Peter David DiSalvo Jr., of Plymouth and formerly of Detroit, passed away November 2, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born in Detroit to Pietrino and Mary (nee Lockert) DiSalvo Sr. Peter is survived by his wife, Georgia (nee Estep) DiSalvo, his children Peter (Danielle) DiSalvo III, Rachel (Dave) Pigg, Reyna (Tom) Konesky, and Jules Muck, his step...
Carolyn A. Wendland
Oct 31, 2016
Carolyn A. Wendland, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on October 31, 2016. Carolyn was born in Springville, New York on January 18, 1935. She is the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Ronald E. Wendland who passed away on June 29, 2016; dearest mother of her 3 children, Cheryl (Doug) Smith, Steven (Diane) Wendland, and Colleen (Jon)...
David Verne Stratton
Oct 29, 2016
David V. Stratton, age 81, passed away October 29, 2016. He was born on November 11, 1934. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Michael (Kris), James, and Jeanne (Orlando) Stratton-Fuller; and his grandchildren, Andrew, Jodi, Morgan, Gabrielle, Jimmy, Trisha, and J.D. He is preceded in...
Elfriede Torkler
Oct 27, 2016
Elfriede Torkler passed away October 27, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born February 28, 1934 in Lyck, East Prussia. Elfriede was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilfred and is greatly loved by her daughters Barbara Torkler and Jennifer (Steven) Sobolewski, her grandchildren Kyle (Rachael) Torkler, Cory (Rosario) Torkler, Kody Moore and Kala Moore, her great...
Marjorie Diana Barnowski
Oct 27, 2016
Marjorie D. Barnowski, of Canton, passed away October 27, 2016, at the age of 69. She was born in Garden City, Michigan to Everett and Ala (nee Patterson) Reamer. Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years Frank, her loving daughter, Annette, her precious grandson Zack, her loving parents, and her dear siblings, Betty Kadar, Melissa Ludwig, and...
Thomas Lee Bondy
Oct 26, 2016
Thomas L. Bondy, of Canton, passed away October 26, 2016, at the age of 59. He was born in Yale, Michigan, to Patrick and Mildred (nee Steenland) Bondy on April 30, 1957. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Martha (nee White) Bondy, his 4 loving children Danielle, Amy, Jessica, and Sarah Bondy, his precious granddaughter Casey Bondy, his dear...
Linda Marie Pride
Oct 23, 2016
Linda M. Pride, of Plymouth, passed away October 23, 2016, at the age of 61. She was born to Ralph and Sylvia (nee Traulins) Marsh in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Linda is survived by her beloved husband Matthew Pride, her four loving children Mike (Jess) Neville, Matt (Nikki) Neville, Joe (Stephanie) Neville, and Kristin Neville, and many grandchildren. She was preceded...
Ardis Mae Brattin
Oct 23, 2016
Ardis Mae (Heartsill) Brattin went to the loving arms of her Savior on October 23, 2016, at the age of 89. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 29, 1927, to Orpha and Virgil Heartsill. After graduating from the Harper-Grace Nursing Program, she married Charles Brattin in 1948. They enjoyed 61 years together before his death in 2009. Ardis...
Donna Marie Lloyd
Oct 23, 2016
Donna Marie Lloyd, age 48 of Northville passed away on October 23, 2016. Donna was born in Detroit on July 3, 1968. She is the beloved wife of 17 years to Duane; loving mother of Connor and Nicholas; Donna is also survived by her parents, Penny Sinkevics and Anthony (Debra) Piccolo; mother-in-law, Ethel (Stan) Bukoski; dearest sister, Dana (Dominick) Caracci,...
Jo Bartels
Oct 20, 2016
Jo Bartels, of Plymouth, passed away on October 20, at home surrounded by family after her battle with cancer. She was born in Detroit on November 11, 1942 to Bessie (Clements) and Rancie Lee Washam. Jo is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Frank Bartels, her loving sons Walter (Christine) Bartels, and Matthew (Christine) Bartels, her precious grandchildren...
Samuel Lewis Epley III
Oct 18, 2016
Samuel Lewis Epley, III, age 65. Beloved for his kindness, compassion, reliability, patience, resourcefulness, and strength, this husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016. A Spartan fan to the core, this 1969 Franklin High School graduate attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1973. He worked as a Property Claims Manager at Allstate for...
Catherine Ann Gasiewicz
Oct 18, 2016
Catherine Ann Gasiewicz, age 64 of Canton passed away on Tuesday, October 18th. She was born in Detroit on February 9, 1952 to her parents, Joseph and Anna (nee May) Loch. Catherine is the loving mother of her two children, Karin (Jason) Stombaugh and Joseph (Lyndi) Gasiewicz; proud Grandmother of Logan Stombaugh, Ethan Stombaugh, Madison Gasiewicz, Olivia Gasiewicz and, Abigail...
Donna Jean Patton
Oct 18, 2016
Donna Jean Patton, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on October 18, 2016. She was born in Detroit on December 21, 1934 to her parents, the late Russell and Eleanor (nee Miller) Beal. Donna Jean is the beloved wife of James Patton; loving mother of Laurence Jones, the late Nannette Loise Jones; loving sister to Mike (Pat) Beal, Toni (John)...
Betty Rose Richter
Oct 17, 2016
Betty Rose (nee Johnston) Richter, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, Michigan was born July 25, 1919 to John and Mabel Johnston. Passed away on October 17, 2016. Loving mother to Jill Vernal of Plymouth, Nan Tribble (Dan) of Whitmore Lake. Dear sister to John Johnston (Jean) and Jane Lare both of Plymouth. Five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Frances M. Dunn
Oct 16, 2016
Frances M. Dunn passed away October 16, 2016, at the age of 87. Frances was born in Cookeville, Tennessee in 1929 to Larmon and Emma (nee Burris) Myers. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence “Ed” Dunn. Frances is survived by her loving children Deborah (Patrick) Dunn-Carty, and James Dunn, her dear grandchildren Kathleen, Elizabeth Clarke (Brett), and...
Shirley M. Drys
Oct 14, 2016
Shirley Drys of Canton, formerly of Livonia, MI, and Tampa, FL, passed away October 14, at the age of 89. She was born in Detroit, to Fred and Bertha Crook. Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Charles Drys, her two loving children Kathleen (Joe) Garrett, and Greg (Rose) Drys, her precious grandchildren David (Wendy), Jennifer (Randy),...
Val C. Vangieson
Oct 14, 2016
Dr. Val C. Vangieson of Wixom, beloved husband of the late Margaret "Sylvia" (Phillips) passed away October 14th at the age of 83. He was born in West Bloomfield, Michigan on February 14, 1933 to Charles and Mary (Marshall) Vangieson. Val is survived by four loving children, Sheryl (John) Baker, Susan (Christopher) Vasileff, Eric Vangieson, Robert (Mary) Vangieson, six precious...
Albert C. Glotzhober
Oct 9, 2016
Albert C. Glotzhober, age 98 of Bloomfield Hills passed away on October 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Martha P. (nee Neumann) Glotzhober. Loving father of Gary (Jane) Glotzhober, Dennis (Barbara) Glotzhober and Janice (Donald) Klopcic. Proud Grandfather of Kyle and Ryan Klopcic, James Glotzhober and Stephen (Daisy) Glotzhober. Private services to be held. Albert will be laid to...