Obituaries
Jeffrey Alan Blackburn
Apr 29, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Blackburn, age 79 passed away on April 30, 2025. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 9, 1945 to his parents, the late Dorothy (née Thornton) and Harry Blackburn.
He is the beloved and devoted husband of Frances; loving father of Joseph (Lauren) Blackburn, Rebecca (Chris Cooper) Blackburn and proud grandfather of Max. He is pre-deceased by his...
Irving Feldman
Apr 24, 2025
Irving "Irv" Feldman, 97, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, in Westland, Michigan. A beloved musician, educator, veteran, and family man, Irv's remarkable life spanned nearly a century of music, service, and joy.Born on October 9, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, Irv grew up in a vibrant city that would become the backdrop for much of his musical journey. He...
Joseph A. Grosse
Dec 18, 2024
Joseph A. Grosse, age 91 of Plymouth, passed away on December 18, 2024.
Joe, also known as “Mac”, was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1933 to his parents, the late Helen (née Kolp) and Joseph Gruszkiewicz.
Joseph passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia. He was a beloved and devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and a wonderful friend....
Michael Ralph Cherry
May 22, 2025
Michael Ralph Cherry, age 69 of Plymouth passed away on April 22, 2025.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 22, 1955 to his parents, the late Elna (née McBryde) and William Elroy Cherry. Michael is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his brother Robert Cherry and his sister Kathryn Booth as well as his nieces and nephews...
Barbara Jean Clark
Apr 29, 2025
Barbara Jean Clark, age 85 of Canton, Michigan passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. She was born to Raymond and Lilly Petty in Hickman County, Tennessee, Barbara was the youngest of eight children. She grew up in Sharon, Tennessee, before the family relocated to Plymouth, Michigan, where Barbara attended Plymouth High School. Barbara was the last surviving member of...
Gregg D. Asbill
Apr 25, 2025
Gregg D. Asbill, born on October 1, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, in Livonia, Michigan. He was a cherished individual whose smile would light up the room, bringing warmth and happiness to those fortunate enough to know him.
Gregg is survived by his loving brother, Jeffrey Asbill, who is married to Joanne Cai; his devoted...
Richard Wallace McMann
Apr 24, 2025
Richard Wallace McMann, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 24, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 30, 1933, in Jackson, Ohio, Richard lived a life filled with dedication and a love for his family that touched all who knew him.
A proud member of the Navy and the Seabees, Richard served his country with...
Elizabeth Chaney
Apr 22, 2025
Elizabeth Chaney, age 84 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on April 22, 2025. She was born on December 8, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan to her parents, the late Elizabeth (née Gibbons) and Thomas Vincent Santoro.
Elizabeth, “Betty,” was a beautiful soul who lit up every room that she ever stepped in and always left the room with a new set of...
William Michael Chkoreff
Apr 21, 2025
William (Bill) Chkoreff, aged 98, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025 at Angela Hospice. He was born on January 14, 1927 to Michael and Aspacia, emigrants from Bitola, Macedonia who settled in the Springwells neighborhood of Detroit. Bill always spoke of the love and strong sense of family that they gave to him. His earliest memory was of his...
Patricia Mae Ferrari
Apr 21, 2025
Patricia Mae Ferrari, age 86 of Highland, Michigan passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born to her parents, the late Ethel (née LeBlanc) and Peter Munro.
Patricia is the beloved and devoted wife of Leo Mark Ferrari and cherished mother of Lisa Marie Ferrari. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her siblings, Donald (Reta) Munro,...
Lambert Edwin Solak
Apr 19, 2025
Lambert E. Solak, a.k.a. “Mr. Wonderful”, born on November 28, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan passed away on April 19, 2025. He lived a full and enriching life marked by his love for family, honorable service to his country and unwavering faith!
Lambert served honorably in the Army as a Personnel Clerk processing hundreds of soldiers for Armor Training while at Fort...
Edward Raymond Knott
Apr 16, 2025
Edward Raymond Michael Knott of Plymouth Michigan died in Canton April 16, 2025 at 1:27pm. Ed was 68 years old. He was born April, 26th 1956. Ed was the son of Goldie and Raymond Knott. He is survived by his sister Renee McCuen and her husband Bob. Ed was predeceased by his beloved sister Maryann and her husband Harry. Also...
Marie Florence Gentz
Apr 14, 2025
Wife of the late Robert, mother of Raymond and Steven. Mother In Law of Wendy. Grandmother of Walter and Brittani. Great grandmother of Reagan.
Marie was a lifelong resident of Canton Township. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1946. She was a member of the Canton Historical Society, the Canton Pioneers, and past member of the Canton Senior Advisory Council....
Timothy Jon Brahmer
Apr 13, 2025
Timothy Jon Brahmer, age 55 of South Lyon, Michigan passed away on April 13, 2025. He was born in Wayne, Michigan to his parents, the late Ronald and Edna (née Stephenson) Brahmer.
He is the beloved and devoted husband of Patricia (née Wixson) Brahmer and loving father of RJ. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his siblings,...
Edward Charles Nalodka
Apr 8, 2025
Edward Charles Nalodka, born on May 23, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2025. Ed was a dedicated engineer at Ford Motor for over thirty years, a role through which he made significant contributions to the automotive industry. His passion for engineering was only out matched by his love for family and friends, who will cherish his...
Donald Ernest Lobb
Apr 8, 2025
Donald Ernest Lobb, age 97 of Livonia passed away on April 8, 2025. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 68 years to the late Marcelene (née Crane) Lobb; loving father of five children, Candace (the late Richard) Glidden, Steven (Rebecca) Lobb, David (Ellen) Lobb, Julie (Michael) Duckworth and Douglas (Terry) Lobb.
Donald grew up in Linden, Michigan. He graduated...
Joyce Koulouras
Apr 5, 2025
Joyce Koulouras, age 71 of Livonia passed away on April 5, 2025. She was born on April 10, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Katherine (née Sampali) and James Hinaris.
She is the beloved and devoted wife of 51 years to Dean Koulouras and loving and cherished mother of Katie Koulouras. She is deeply loved and will be...
Gerald Mark Dullack
Apr 2, 2025
Gerald Mark Dullack, born on July 9, 1966, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was a beloved member of his family and a cherished friend to many. Gerald's life was marked by his warmth, generosity, and unyielding spirit, which made a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Gerald is survived by his...
Eda Mae VonGerichten
Apr 2, 2025
Eda Mae VonGerichten, age 93, passed away on April 2, 2025. She was born on September 7, 1931, to the late Beulah (née Shepard) and Charles Williams.
She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Marvin VonGerichten. Their 3 children; Jack (Pati) VonGerichten, Alan (Moneka) VonGerichten, Gary (Cindi) VonGerichten, and her daughter-in law Marilyn (the late Philip) VonGerichten. She is...