Obituaries

Neil James Boyle

Neil James Boyle

Jun 20, 2016

Neil J. Boyle, of Northville, passed away June 20, 2016, at the age of 72. He was born in Allen Town, Pennsylvania on September 20, 1943, to Cornelius and Irene (nee Krivy) Boyle. Neil is survived by his beloved wife Denise, his precious children Megan Boyle, Daniel Boyle, Molly (Poli) Silva, and Michael Boyle, his dear step-children Renee, Lauren, and...

Thomas L. Duffina

Thomas L. Duffina

Jun 20, 2016

Thomas L. Duffina, age 76 of Plymouth, died June 20th, 2016. Thomas was born on July 4th, 1939 to his parents, Howard and Mae (nee Bonesteel) Duffina in Detroit, Michigan. He is the beloved husband of 11 years to Marcia (nee Bluerock) Duffina; dear father of Dennis, Robert and Virginia; step-father to Michael (Sara) Young, Jacqui Young-Patrick, Tod (Valierie) Iltis...

George W. Lucas

George W. Lucas

Jun 18, 2016

George W. Lucas, of Plymouth, passed away on June 18, 2016 at the age of 88. George is the beloved husband of sixty years to M. Elaine (nee Kunkel). Devoted father of Bill (Kristin Kuster) Lucas, Ann Marie Lucas and, Mary Margaret Czinski. Proud Grandfather of 8. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, June 30th at 10:30am at...

Juanita Daniel

Juanita Daniel

Jun 18, 2016

Juanita Daniel, age 78 of Plymouth, passed away on June 18, 2016. Loving mother of Vince (Debbie Locke-Daniel) Daniel and Scott (Cora) Daniel. Preceded in death by her infant son Mark Hamlin Daniel. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Gabriel and Emily. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St, Plymouth on Tuesday from 4:00pm-9:00pm. Funeral service Wednesday, 11:00am...

Delores B. Smith

Delores B. Smith

Jun 16, 2016

Passed away early Thursday morning, June 16, 2016, at Heartland of Plymouth at the age of 98. Delores was born in Detroit on August 13, 1918, the daughter of Edward J. and Ludellia V. ( nee Vatter ) Kelly. She attended schools in Detroit graduating from Holy Rosary High School. For thirty two years she worked for Burroughs Corporation in...

James A. Rhoades

James A. Rhoades

Jun 15, 2016

James A. (“Jim”) Rhoades, passed away on June 15, 2016 at the age of 87. Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 20, 1928 to his parents, Joseph and Gladys (nee Socoll) Rhoades. He is the beloved husband of Margaret (nee O’Connor). They have been married for 21 years; devoted father of five children, Jim (Judy) Rhoades, Terry (Marley)...

Nora McCormick

Nora McCormick

Jun 15, 2016

Nora McCormick, of Lincoln Park, passed away June 15, 2016, at the age of 53. She was born November 1, 1962, to Paul and Catherine (nee McKenna) Kugler. Nora is survived by her beloved daughter Bonnie Berrie (Alfred) Farhat, her loving mother Catherine Kugler, her precious grandson Allan Farhat, and her dearest friends J.C. Ford, and Jim. She was preceded...

Cyril B. Daws

Cyril B. Daws

Jun 14, 2016

Cyril B. Daws, age 80 of Plymouth, passed away on June 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Bonnie (Wittliff). Loving father of Pattie (Bill) Lauterbach, Carey Daws and Holly (John) Keck. Proud grandfather of Medeline and Connor. Dear uncle of Susan (Jeff) Podorsek. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Gary L. Hawker

Gary L. Hawker

Jun 13, 2016

Gary Lee Hawker, of Commerce, passed away June 13, 2016, at the age of 70. Gary was born June 1, 1946, in Highland Park to Harry and Mary (nee O'Neil) Hawker. On September 5, 1999, he married his beloved wife Shelley (nee Hammond). He is survived by his wife Shelley, his son Brett Hawker, his 2 step-daughters Jeana (Michael) Murray,...

Jeannette D. Moyer

Jeannette D. Moyer

Jun 13, 2016

Jeannette D. Moyer, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on June 13, 2016 in San Ramon, California. Jeannette was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 24, 1927 to her parents, David and Mary (nee Check) Davidson. She is the beloved wife of 55 years to the late David Moyer; devoted mother of David Eric Moyer, Jonathan Allan (Rachel) Moyer, Jeanne (Marcus)...

Brian L. Kennedy

Brian L. Kennedy

Jun 13, 2016

Brian L. Kennedy passed away June 13, 2016 at the age of 38. Brian was born in Livonia on April 20, 1978 to William and Carmen Kennedy. He is deeply loved and will be missed by his children Kyle and Stephanie, his parents, his brother Patrick ( fiancée, Brooklyn ) Kennedy, his grandmother, Pauline Sultana and his dear friend, Nancy...

Mary A. Majka

Mary A. Majka

Jun 11, 2016

Mary A. Majka, of Canton, passed away June 11, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born July 10, 1922 in Detroit to Stanley and Honorata Lesniak. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Majka, and survived by her dear children, Ronald and Lorraine, loving sister of Rose (the late Joseph) Woch, Stanley (Dorothy) Lesniak, and the...

Mary Frances Hamblin

Mary Frances Hamblin

Jun 7, 2016

Mary Frances Hamblin of Westland, entered eternal life on June 7, 2016. She was wife to the late Ulos Junior “Okie” Hamblin of Plymouth Township, where they lived nearly 50 years raising their family. Born in Gowen, Oklahoma, September 10, 1931 to the late Jessie Juanita (nee Moore) and Fred Edward Ford, she and her late husband arrived in Michigan...

Hazel Olivia Jones

Hazel Olivia Jones

Jun 7, 2016

Hazel Olivia Jones, age 94 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Kenneth (Helen) Jones and Linda (Craig Donahue) Brandt. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Katie) Brandt and Kellie Brandt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11th ,12:30pm at St. Michael Lutheran Church 7000 Sheldon Rd, Canton. Mrs....

John E. Knisely

John E. Knisely

Jun 1, 2016

John E. Knisely, age 63 of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. John was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 14, 1952 to his parents, Leo and Valna Knisely. John is the beloved husband of Elizabeth. They have been married for 20 years. He is the loving father of four children, Joshua Robertson, Zachary Robertson, Elijah Robertson and...

Alice F. Boyd

Alice F. Boyd

May 30, 2016

Alice F. Boyd, age 89 of Novi passed away on May 30th, 2016. Alice was born in Dearborn on February 20, 1927 to her parents, Robert and Alice McClelland. Alice dedicated her life to teaching young children. She taught first grade at Adams Elementary School in Ypsilanti for over 25 years. Alice is survived by her beloved husband, Donald. They...

Thomas Knight Sr.

Thomas Knight Sr.

May 29, 2016

Tom Knight, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away May 29, 2016. He leaves behind his wife, Norma, sons Thomas Knight, Jr., (Jamie), and David (Kate), and grandchildren Nolan, Eleanor and Meredith, mother, Mary Knight, and sisters, Beverly Torok and Elizabeth Radford. Tom and Norma were childhood sweethearts in Wyandotte, Michigan. They met in 4th grade, dated in high school, then reunited...

Jack Hobbs

Jack Hobbs

May 29, 2016

Jack Sterling Hobbs, of Northville, passed away May 29, 2016, at the age of 74. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Sterling and Jean (nee Bohrer) Hobbs on March 22, 1942. Jack is survived by his 3 children Robert (Rene) Hobbs, David Hobbs, and Leigh (Mario) Darin, his 6 grandchildren: Ryan, Rechal, Derek, Trisha, McKenna, and Jacob, 4 great...

Ervin V. Natkowski

Ervin V. Natkowski

May 28, 2016

Ervin V. Natkowski, of Plymouth, passed away May 28, 2016, at the age of 89. He was born in Detroit on June 8, 1926, to Walter and Helen Natkowski. Ervin was the beloved husband of Florence for 65 years. He is survived by his wife and their three loving children: Gregg (Sue) Natkowski, Susan (Jerry) Larabell, and Brian Natkowski, his...

Rhoda M. Beyer

Rhoda M. Beyer

May 26, 2016

Rhoda Mae Beyer of Riverdale, Illinois, passed away May 26, 2016, at the age of 88. She was born in Riverdale, Illinois, on August 23, 1927, to Louis and Martha (nee McGrain) Tatgenhorst. Rhoda married her husband the late Floyd Daniel Carl Beyer in 1947. She moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to be closer to their family.Rhodas early years in...