Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...