Obituaries

Paul Arthur Melvin

Paul Arthur Melvin

Oct 8, 2016

Paul Arthur Melvin, age 55 of Canton, passed away on October 8, 2016. Loving husband of 31 years to Susan Hutnik Melvin. Paul and Susan are the founders and owners of Plymouth Door. Proud father of Evan Melvin, Stephanie Melvin and Liam Melvin. Beloved son of Sigrid Melvin. Dear brother of Michael (Gail) Melvin. Son-in-law of Joseph Hutnik and the...

Margaret Ann Frysinger

Margaret Ann Frysinger

Oct 7, 2016

Margaret Ann Frysinger, age 80 of Livonia, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016. Born in Detroit on September 8, 1936 to George & Lillian Paterson. Beloved mother of David (Lori) Frysinger, Robert (Amy) Frysinger and Joan (Greg) Bastianelli. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Frysinger. Proud grandmother of Nick Frysinger, Niccole (David) Greenslit, Noelle Frysinger, Richard (Nicole) Cramblett,...

Emma Dansbury

Emma Dansbury

Oct 3, 2016

Emma Dansbury, age 90 of Plymouth passed away on October 3, 2016. Emma was born August 2, 1926 in Detroit to her parents, Vernon and Hazel (nee Miller) Crandell. She is the beloved wife of the late William Dansbury. Emma is the loving mother of her five children, Ruth Mosteiko, Joyce (The late Douglas) Coley, Theresa (Curtis) Katz, Carol (Michael)...

Douglas W. Johnson

Douglas W. Johnson

Oct 1, 2016

Doug Johnson, 74 passed away at his home in Plymouth on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; his sister Lynda (Tom Herman); his sons Thomas and Mark (Trista), his grandchildren Lucas and Claire. Doug was born October 21, 1942, and raised in Littleton, CO. During his childhood, he enjoyed bicycling with his friends around...

Kevin Ray Clinansmith

Kevin Ray Clinansmith

Sep 27, 2016

Kevin Clinansmith of Plymouth, passed away September 27, 2016, at the age of 52. Kevin was born in Plymouth on April 3, 1964, to Walter and Bertress (nee Dibble) Clinansmith. Kevin is survived by his son Brandon, his father Walter, siblings Walter (Diana) Lane, and Helen (Michael) Fein, his girlfriend Carrie, and many nieces nephews. Kevin was preceded in death...

Kelly J. Bertha

Kelly J. Bertha

Sep 24, 2016

Kelly Johanna Bertha passed away in Plymouth, Michigan on September 24, at the age of just 38. Kelly is preceded in death by her father, Michael B. Corp, grandparents, Warren & Vivian Bradburn, and James & Rose Corp, and her cousin, Andrew Kocoloski. Kelly is lovingly remembered by her precious daughter, Mya R. Bertha, her beloved parents, Beverly J. &...

Claudia Joan Burgy

Claudia Joan Burgy

Sep 23, 2016

Claudia Joan (Hicks) Burgy, 67, of Edgewater, FL, passed away suddenly on September 23rd. She leaves behind loving husband Jeff Burgy, loving daughter Jill (Weiss) Silberman, beloved granddaughter Stella Pearl Silberman, beloved step-daughter Heather Renee (Burgy) Lilly, beloved granddaughter Shelby Kathleen Lilly, step-son Jeffrey Dale Burgy, mother Joanne Hicks, sisters Camille (Rod) Pemberton, Holly (John) Abess, brothers Bobby and Zack...

Rolland M. Butler,  Jr.

Rolland M. Butler, Jr.

Sep 22, 2016

Rolland M. Butler Jr. of Canton, passed away September 22, 2016, at the age of 79. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Rolland and Althea (nee Barrows) Butler on May 5, 1937. Rolland is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Denise Soli, his two loving children Mark Butler, and Timothy (Rita) Butler, his precious grandchildren Isaac...

Dr. Robert Evans

Dr. Robert Evans

Sep 19, 2016

Dr. Robert B. Evans, of Plymouth passed away on September 19, 2016. Dr. Evans was born on April 19, 1931 in Detroit to his parents, Belton Smith and Mary Florence (nee Walker) Evans. He moved to Plymouth in 1956. Dr. Evans graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School. Later in his career, he taught part-time at the Dental School....

Charles Philip Ferguson

Charles Philip Ferguson

Sep 16, 2016

Charles P. Ferguson, of Plymouth, passed away September 16, 2016, at the age of 73. He was born in Plymouth on April 25, 1943, to Maurice and Pauline (nee Fann) Ferguson. Charles is survived by his his 3 loving children Andrew (Renee) Ferguson, Eric (Shelby) Ferguson, and Daniel (Stephanie) Ferguson, his 4 beloved grandchildren Jacob, Noah, Luke, and Henry, and...

Bryan David Pennington

Bryan David Pennington

Sep 11, 2016

Bryan David Pennington, loving husband, son, brother and friend, passed away September 11th, 2016 at the age of 52. Bryan was born in Taipei, Taiwan to parents Melvin and Janie (Chen) Pennington. He is the beloved husband of Laurie (Staples) Pennington, dearest brother of Noel (Kristie) Pennington, loving uncle to Parker and Penelope Pennington, loving step-father to Adam and Megan...

Emmitt Spradlin Jr.

Emmitt Spradlin Jr.

Sep 10, 2016

Emmitt Spradlin, Jr. of Plymouth, passed away September 10, 2016 at the age of 72. He was born in Franklin Furnace, Ohio to Emmitt and Rose (nee Blanton) Spradlin on June 14, 1944. Emmitt is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Karon (nee Salyers), his loving children Timothy Spradlin, and Robert (Jodie) Spradlin, his precious grandchildren Olivia, Lucy,...

Colleen Patricia Roop

Colleen Patricia Roop

Sep 8, 2016

Colleen Patricia Roop, age 62 of Corryton, Tennessee, passed away on September 8, 2016. Born in Farmington Hills on September 3, 1954 to loving parents Thomas & Patricia (Patterson) Maus. Beloved wife of Jimmy. Preceded in death by her precious daughter, Ashley Roop. Loving sister of Kathleen (Paul) Esser, Kevin (Pamela) Maus, Michael (Laura) Maus and James Maus. Friends may...

Basil Franklin Boyce

Basil Franklin Boyce

Sep 6, 2016

Basil Franklin Boyce, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on September 6, 2016. Born in Detroit on June 24, 1932 to parents Arthur & Alice Boyce. Proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Basil is survived by his six loving children; Michael Thomas Boyce, Kevin Blair (Laurie) Boyce, Cynthia Boyce, Patricia Anne Reece, Brigid (Mike) Kemmerer and Patrick...

Kathie  A. Bacyinski

Kathie A. Bacyinski

Sep 6, 2016

Kathie A. Bacyinski, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Kathie was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 8, 1949. She is the daughter of Walter Maciorowski and Adele (nee Zakrzenski) Maciorowski. Kathie is the loving and devoted mother of two children, Brian (Suzie) Bacyinski and Melissa (John) Keller; proud Grandmother of Ty, Hannah and John; dearest sister...

Carole M. Czwerko

Carole M. Czwerko

Sep 5, 2016

Carole Mary (McCaig) Czwerko, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away suddenly, September 5th at St Mary's Hospital in Livonia Michigan. Carole was born in Detroit Michigan on January 8th, 1941 to parents James and Viola (nee Welling) McCaig. She is the beloved wife of Lawrence Czwerko, loving mother of four children, Marianne (Steven) Topalian, Sharon Iversen,...

Jack Durwood Packard

Jack Durwood Packard

Sep 2, 2016

Jack Durwood Packard, age 97, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2016 at Livonia Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Care facility. Jack was born on June 11, 1919 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to Delbert and Irma (Noggle) Packard. Jack is survived by his daughters, Judith Brosnan of Ann Arbor and Jackie (John) Binder of Plymouth; grandchildren, Kathryn (Tim) Roussey of Rochester...

Sally Patricia Beader

Sally Patricia Beader

Sep 1, 2016

Sally P. Beader of Plymouth, passed away September 1, 2016, at the age of 87. She was born in Detroit, to William and Dorothy (nee Dunham) Chambers. Sally is survived by her loving children, Hilda Fenstrum, Robert (Debbie) Beader, and Suzanne (Scott) Miller, her beloved grandchildren, Julie, David, April, Betsy, Erik, Charles, Nicole, and Jennifer, her 20 precious great-grandchildren, and...

Mary  Kathryn Russell

Mary Kathryn Russell

Aug 31, 2016

Mary Kathryn Russell of Taylor, passed away August 31, at the age of 98. She was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, to Joseph and Katherine (nee Otto) Kling. Mary is survived by her beloved children Glen (Mary Lou) Russell and Alice (Larry) Centeno, her loving grandchildren Kris (David) Sasaki, Lisa Russell, Jennifer Russell, and Kathy Asbell, her precious great-grandchildren Justin...

Bruce C. Nash

Bruce C. Nash

Aug 30, 2016

Bruce Campbell Nash, age 97, formerly of Owosso, Michigan and Jensen Beach, FL died on August 30, 2016 at Treasure Coast Hospice House in Stuart, FL. Bruce was born April 11, 1919 in Coldwater, MI, the fourth child of Claude and Cherie (Campbell) Nash. He was raised primarily in East Lansing, MI, where his father was the County Extension Agent....