Obituaries

Gretchen E. Madick

Gretchen E. Madick

Mar 25, 2024

Gretchen E. Madick, age 76 of Pinckney, passed away on March 25, 2024.

She was born on October 21, 1947 to her parents, the late Estelle (née Lilliquist) and Frederick Yates.  She is the loving and devoted mother of Mark (Amanda) Madick, Todd Madick and Christopher (fiancée Jennifer Fletcher) Madick.  She is pre-deceased by her son Brian Madick.

Gretchen had many interests....

Joanne Marie Neil

Joanne Marie Neil

Mar 25, 2024

Joanne Marie Neil, age 94 from Canton passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024.  Joanne was known for her vivacious personality and fierce loyalty to all she knew.  She was a force!

Joanne was born in Denver, Colorado on March 11, 1930 to the late Herbert Washburn and Jennie (née O’Toole) Jensen. She is survived by her loving family including daughters...

Zola Marie Davis

Zola Marie Davis

Mar 22, 2024

Zola Marie Davis, a dedicated postal carrier for many years, peacefully passed away in Canton, Michigan on March 22, 2024. Born on April 1, 1933 in Troy, Tennessee, Zola was known for her unwavering commitment to her family, work and church community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. In memory of Zola, her surviving family and...

Philip Ping-Wah Chan

Philip Ping-Wah Chan

Mar 20, 2024

Philip Ping-Wah Chan (76) passed away peacefully at home on March 20, 2024 after a well-fought five year battle with lung cancer. Phil was born in Hong Kong, China on January 7, 1948 to his parents, the late Mog Han (née Ho) and Sik Kwan Chan. He is the beloved husband of 39 years to Anne (née Li) Chan, loving...

Charlie W. Sample

Charlie W. Sample

Mar 20, 2024

Charlie W. Sample, age 87 of South Lyon, Michigan passed away on March 20, 2024.

He was born on March 29, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Lilllian (née McDonald) and Charles Sample.

Charlie enjoyed a 30-year career as an Engineer at Ford Motor Company.  He was a car enthusiast.  Charlie was drawn to the beauty and design of all...

Irene Loretta Gladish

Irene Loretta Gladish

Mar 17, 2024

Irene Loretta Gladish, age 99, died peacefully in her home with her family.  Irene was preceded in death by her loving husband David.  Irene is survived by her children, Maurine (Bill)Leonard, Jacqueline Ryskamp, David (Nancy)Gladish, Pamela (Scott) Egbert, Gail (Lynn)Walls, and Yvonne (Howard) Alaniva. She was the proud grandmother and great-grandmother of seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Irene was born in...

Mary Ellen Peterson

Mary Ellen Peterson

Mar 17, 2024

Mary Ellen Peterson, age 95 of Plymouth passed away on March 17, 2024.

She was born in River Rouge, Michigan on August 12, 1928 to her parents, the late Mary Ada (née Ragen) and Loren R. LaBadie.  

Mary lived in River Rouge for the first 18 years of her life.  She attended Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and High School....

Linda Carol Gingell

Linda Carol Gingell

Mar 15, 2024

Linda Carol “Lulu” Gingell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on March 15, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. She was born on November 11, 1942, in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Linda will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her loving daughter Kimberly Gingell; daughter-in-law Diane Aloisi; grandchildren Jay (Brandy) Gingell,...

Richard A. Cichon

Richard A. Cichon

Mar 15, 2024

Richard A. Cichon, a dedicated metallurgist in the plating industry, has peacefully passed away at his home in Plymouth, Michigan on March 15, 2024.  Born in Detroit, Michigan, Richard's journey of life began on March 31,1937.  Richard always cherished precious time at the family’s beloved cottage on Lake 13 in Farwell, Michigan during the summer. Pontoon boat rides, bonfires, fishing, fiddling...

Roy Richard Pilkington, Sr.

Roy Richard Pilkington, Sr.

Mar 13, 2024

Loving husband of Helen, who predeceased Roy in 2000 and proud father of Roy (Debbie) Pilkington, Cathy Youngs, Carl Pilkington (deceased), Albert Pilkington (deceased), Lisa (Mark) Wolfe and Dr. James Pilkington.  Roy loved his 9 grandchildren and their spouses, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren very much. 

A native of Michigan, Roy was a Veteran that served in the U.S....

Mary C. Mulhern

Mary C. Mulhern

Mar 11, 2024

Maria Concetta Nicola Teresa Sanitate (Mary) Mulhern, 93 died at her home in Canton, Michigan on March 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 8,1930 on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to Antonia DelVecchio and Domenico Sanitate, she graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1948.

She was married to the love of her life John (Jack) Mulhern on...

Phyllis Czapla

Phyllis Czapla

Mar 11, 2024

Phyllis Czapla, age 87 of Plymouth Mi. passed away on March 11, 2024.

Phyllis was born in Cass City, Michigan on September 19, 1936 to her parents, the late Emma (née Finkbeiner) and John Dunlap.  She is the beloved and devoted wife of 54 years to the late Eugene Czapla; loving mother of Dana (Melinda) Czapla and Czeslaw (Antoinette) Czapla.  She...

Terry James Lovell

Terry James Lovell

Mar 10, 2024

Terry James Lovell, age 62 of Plymouth passed away on March 10, 2024.

 He was born on September 8, 1961 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan to his parents, the late Ruth (Peterson) and James Lovell.

Terry is the loving father of Lauren Lovell, Becca Lovell, Jenna Lovell and John Lovell and proud grandfather of Ella Borza, Logan Bringard, Ryu Varela and Mira Varela....

Lynn Michele Hickey

Lynn Michele Hickey

Mar 6, 2024

Lynn Michele (Harley) Hickey, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family.   Lynn was born in Jackson, New Jersey on October 16, 1970 to Tom Harley and Gail (King) Harley.  The Harley family moved to Arizona in 1977 where Lynn spent most of her abundant life.  Lynn devoted over 20 years to educating...

Patricia Ann Dropiewski

Patricia Ann Dropiewski

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia (Pat)Ann Dropiewski, age 89 of Plymouth passed away on March 4, 2024.

Patricia was born on December 16, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, the late Margaret (née Moss) and Charles Hughes.  She is the beloved and devoted wife of Kenneth Dropiewski; loving mother of three children – Rosina DeGiulio, Margo Murphy, Teresa Fletcher and step-mother of Cindy (Nick)...

Katherine M Sautter

Katherine M Sautter

Mar 3, 2024

Kathryn Mary (Bittmenn) Sautter passed away peacefully in her home on March 3, 2024.  Kathryn was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Joseph G. and Eva K. Bittmenn.

Kathy worked as a court clerk in the Plainfield, New Jersey, judicial system before moving to Michigan with her husband, Bill.  After raising her children, she worked as a Sales Manager for an...

Marilyn A. Seippel

Marilyn A. Seippel

Feb 27, 2024

Marilyn A. Seippel, a loving mother, grandmother, and friend has peacefully passed away in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on March 4, 1936 in Midland, Michigan, to her late parents, Harold and Marian (Leach) Lange.  

After raising three children, she went back to school at age 40 and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management, started working in medical...

Salena Leeann Giddings

Salena Leeann Giddings

Feb 26, 2024

Salena Leeann Giddings, age 60, of Plymouth Michigan, passed away on February 26th, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Salena is survived by her daughters Dawn Prudden (Roger Prudden), Melissa Giddings (Sam Williams), grandchildren Ryker and Rhiannon Prudden, father Ronald Burden, brother Randy Burden, loyal furry companion Bailey and numerous family and friends who will deeply miss her presence. 

Salena...

Keith Hierman

Keith Hierman

Feb 25, 2024

 Keith Hierman, age 51 of Plymouth passed away on February 25, 2024. 

 He was born in Lake Forest, Illinois to his parents Ruth (née Metcalf) and the late Thomas Leland Hierman.

Keith is the loving and devoted husband of 18 years to Sarah (née Waelde) Hierman; loving father of two children – Thomas Hierman and Joseph Hierman; also survived by his mother...

Charles Edward Holland

Charles Edward Holland

Feb 24, 2024

Charles Edward Holland passed away February 24, 2024 at the age of 93.   

He was born April 2, 1930 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Richard A. and Lerlene Ragin Holland.  

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Agnes in 1979.  He is deeply loved and will be dearly missed by his four children, Valerie Holland-Green (Adrian Green), Anthony...

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