Obituaries

Sally Tebben

Sally Tebben

Mar 1, 2016

Sarah J. (Sally) Tebben of Plymouth, MI passed away peacefully on her 68th birthday surrounded by her family. She passed Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born to the late J. Paul and Margaret Fisher of Lima, Ohio on March 1, 1948. She is survived by four children,...

Donna J. Trapp

Donna J. Trapp

Feb 29, 2016

On this special day of February 29, 2016, angels took Donna Jean Trapp up to heaven to join her beloved husband, Walter Gordon Trapp. Donna was born on September 28, 1937 in South Lyon, Michigan to Arthur Lewis and Helene (Constable) Carter. She married her true love Walter, on January 18, 1964. God blessed them with a loving family of...

George B. Kazmierczak

George B. Kazmierczak

Feb 28, 2016

George B. Kazmierczak, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on February 28, 2016. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 24, 1925 to his parents, Benjamin and Marcella (nee Dombrowski) Kazmierczak. George is the beloved husband of Josephine (nee Giletti) Kazmierczak. He is also survived by his loving children Gregory (Loa) Kazmierczak, Georgette (Dennis) Czajkewski, Gary (Lynn) Kazmierczak, Jody...

Ella L. Fry

Ella L. Fry

Feb 27, 2016

Ella L. Fry, age 101 of Canton, passed away on February 27, 2016. Born in Northville on November 22, 1914 to Charles Nellie Tibble. Beloved wife of the late Duncan. Beloved mother of Marilyn Wells, Faye Fry, Fred (Barbara) Fry and Gail (Roger) Getty. Proud grandmother Kathy Hazlett, Rhonda (Gary) Williams, Andrea (Dennis) Davidson, Lisa (Daryl) Gale, Matthew (Amanda) Fry...

Donald E. Nelson

Donald E. Nelson

Feb 24, 2016

Donald E. Nelson, age 89, passed away on February 24, 2016. Donald was born in Detroit, Michigan to Emil and Gladys (nee McGonigal) Nelson on October 2, 1926. He was the devoted husband to the late Violet M. Nelson who passed away in August 2009. They were married for 49 years. Donald is survived by his son, Dr. John (Tracy)...

Barbara "Barb" Roberts

Barbara "Barb" Roberts

Feb 23, 2016

Barbara "Barb" Roberts of Plymouth, passed away February 23, 2016 at the age of 62. She was born on June 30, 1953, to William and Bernice Rudick. Barb is survived by her beloved husband Loren Roberts, her son Nicholas, her stepson Loren II, her mother Bernice, and her sisters Tootsie (Gary) Dunbar, and Darlene (Mike) Ciarrocchi. Barb was preceded in...

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen M. Smith

Feb 23, 2016

Stephen M. Smith passed away February 23, 2016 at the age of 58. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 12, 1957. He is survived by his parents, Gene and Fran Smith, his brother, Doug (Reena) Smith, his sister Brenda (Bob) Whalen and his nephew Tony. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He spend part...

Betty L. Barker

Betty L. Barker

Feb 20, 2016

Betty Lou Barker passed away after her battle with cancer February 20, 2016, at the age of 74. She was born in Plymouth, to Denver and Lillian Barker. Betty is survived by her siblings: Ruth Richard, Mary Ann Burk, Duane Barker, Richard Barker, Robert Barker and Rose Scott, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

W. Jane Lane

W. Jane Lane

Feb 17, 2016

Jane Lane, age 84 of Canton passed away on February 17, 2016. Jane was born in Springfield, Indiana to James C. and Elowene (nee Tower) Houk on October 10, 1931. She is the loving mother of her son, Richard (Danette) Lane; proud Grandmother of six, Great-Grandmother of five and, the dear sister of James (Ninette) Houk.Jane was a member of...

Timothy Robert O'Callaghan

Timothy Robert O'Callaghan

Feb 16, 2016

Timothy Robert OCallaghan, age 30 of Canton, passed away suddenly on February 16, 2016. Tim is the beloved father of Ryan OCallaghan. He was born September 5, 1985 in Livonia, Michigan to his parents, Michael (Monique) OCallaghan and Sonya (Randy) Gorman; dearest brother to Kevin (Nicole) Samsel-OCallaghan and Aidan OCallaghan and, loving grandson of Timothy OCallaghan and Linda and Robert...

Beatrice Louise Best

Beatrice Louise Best

Feb 13, 2016

Beatrice Louise Best, age 97, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016. Beatrice was born November 11, 1918 to her parents William F. and Sadie (nee McAllister) Hauck in Holgate, Ohio. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard W. Best and dearest mother of their two children, Gene (Cassandra) Best and Jerry (Irwina) Best. Proud Grandmother of Derek Best,...

Sanford Paul Burr

Sanford Paul Burr

Feb 11, 2016

Sanford Paul Burr, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away February 11, 2016 at the age of 89. He was born in Plymouth July 13, 1926 to George and Mildred Burr. Sanford was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Alice Hallowell Burr in 2011. He is survived by his sons Robert George Burr and Charles Sanford Burr, his sister...

Margaret B. Wall

Margaret B. Wall

Feb 10, 2016

Margaret Wall of Plymouth, passed away February 10, 2016, at the age of 95. She was born the youngest of 6 children on November 29, 1920, in Zeeland, Michigan, to B.J.W. and Katherine Berghorst. Margaret was the beloved wife of the late Carl Wall for 70 years. She is survived by her four children: Krysten Wall, Martha (the late Richard)...

Cody L. Beaver

Cody L. Beaver

Feb 9, 2016

Cody L. Beaver died at the age 25. He was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Cody is survived by his mother and step-father Michelle (Bob) Bend, his father and step-mother Gary (Mary) Beaver. He is also survived by his sister Meghann (Robert) Stoliker, his only nephew Robert Jr. and his four grandparents: Marvin (Mary) Hill and Jack (Dolores) Beaver. Cody has...

George E. Scott

George E. Scott

Feb 9, 2016

George Ernie Scott, Jr. passed away peacefully February 9, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Elaine (Tatro) for 34 years. Preceded in death by parents, George Ernest Scott, Sr. and Ruth Janet (Moffett), brother, Russell C. Scott and sisters, Mary E. Fuller and Georgeene C. Wood. Dear stepfather of Michael Phillips (Patricia), William Phillips (Deborah) and the...

Mary L. Rappette

Mary L. Rappette

Feb 4, 2016

Mary L. Rappette of Plymouth, passed away February 4, 2016, at the age of 81. Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Edwin and Mary Catherine Tobin on August 22, 1934. She grew up in Chelsea, Michigan. On August 25, 1956, she married her beloved husband, the late Keith Rappette. In 1965, they moved to Plymouth. Mary is survived by...

Christopher Priebe

Christopher Priebe

Feb 4, 2016

Christopher Priebe of Waterford, passed away on February 4, 2016, at the age of 57. He was born to James and Patricia Priebe on March 13, 1958. Christopher is survived by his beloved wife Johna (Gambotto) Priebe, his father James Priebe, his step-mother Marian Priebe, his siblings: Mike (Cindy) Priebe, Lois Priebe, Dave (Jill) Priebe, Carol (Mike) Dunn, Peggy (the...

Jean C. Unger

Jean C. Unger

Jan 31, 2016

Jean C. Unger, age 88 of Plymouth passed away January 31st at her home. She was born in Northville, Michigan on March 4, 1927 to her parents, the late William and Martha (nee Heintz) Matthews. Jean is the loving mother of Diana (Robert) Hawkins. Proud Grandmother of Shelly Davis, Timothy Coon, Karen Wegryn, Casey Unger, Kevin Unger, Brian Miller and...

Geraldine Ann Hawley

Geraldine Ann Hawley

Jan 22, 2016

Geraldine Ann Hawley passed away at Angela Hospice on January 22, 2016 at the age of 71. Geraldine was born June 14, 1944 in Detroit to William J. and Helen ( Roberts ) Ripper. She finished her education in Detroit graduating from Cody High School. After graduation she continued her education by taking classes to become a medical assistant. Over...

Donald Mann

Donald Mann

Jan 21, 2016

Donald Mann, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on January 21, 2016. Preceded in death by his two loving wives Phyllis in 1997 and Jeanette in 2015. Beloved father of Cathy (James) Nowka and Linda Witulski. Proud grandfather of James (Ashley) Nowka, Renee Nowka, Steve (Kristi) Nowka and Alexandria Witulski. Great grandfather of Hannah and Wyatt. Donald loved to travel,...