Obituaries

Mary Lee Parker

Mary Lee Parker

Jul 19, 2024

Mary Lee Parker, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed at the age of 84 on July 19, 2024 in Plymouth, Michigan. She was born on September 5, 1939, in St.Louis, Missouri to her late parents John and Mary (Griffith) Menefee. Mary Lee will be remembered for her kind heart, unwavering strength, and the love she shared with her...

Yolanda Kertesz

Yolanda Kertesz

Jul 18, 2024

Yolanda Kertesz of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away at the age of 76 on July 18, 2024. In addition to being a wife, mother, homemaker, aunt and great aunt, Yolanda worked as an administrative assistant in payroll at Ford Motor Company. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on August 9, 1947, to the late Joseph and Irene (nee Porch) Jelics...

Roy Collett

Roy Collett

Jul 17, 2024

Roy Collett, age 75 of Livonia, passed away on July 17, 2024. He was born in Pathfork, Kentucky to his parents Nell (née Johnson) and John Shellburn Collett. 

He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Frances A. Brock-Collett who passed away February 7, 2022; loving father of Janet (William) Fadell, Roy D. (Audrey) Collett, Christina (the late Louis...

Luisa Juan Gatmaitan

Luisa Juan Gatmaitan

Jul 16, 2024

Luisa Juan Gatmaitan, age 86 of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on July 16, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1937 in Talavera, Philippines to her parents, the late Aurelia (née DeJesus) and Andres Juan.

Luisa received her Medical Degree at the University of Santo Tomas and became an Anesthesiologist. For many years, she was employed at Sinai Grace Hospital in...

Barbara Ann Frawley

Barbara Ann Frawley

Jul 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Frawley, a retired receptionist and devoted homemaker, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Canton, Michigan. She was born on January 25, 1935, in Queens, New York. Barbara was known for her love for her family and her warm personality.

Barbara is survived by her three cherished children: James (Brenda Bouton), Kevin (Paula), and John (Susan) Frawley. She was...

Russell Theodore Sheehan

Russell Theodore Sheehan

Jul 8, 2024

Russell Theodore Sheehan, age 82 of South Lyon passed away on July 8, 2024.

He was born on June 2, 1942 in Santa Monica, California to his parents, the late Alice Agnes (née Callahan) and Robert Thomas Sheehan.

Russell is the beloved and devoted father of two children – Jennifer (Steven) Fox and Russell T. (Vicki) Sheehan; proud grandfather of Joshua Fox...

Kathy June Maxwell

Kathy June Maxwell

Jul 7, 2024

Kathy June Maxwell, age 68 of Plymouth passed away on July 7, 2024.

 She was born December 3, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Hilda (née Carr) and Bailey Maxwell, Jr. 

 Kathy is the beloved and devoted mother of three children – Kristy Hutchings, Courtney (Timothy) Larson and Natalie (Zack) Jolin and proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren. She is...

Janet L. Sabo

Janet L. Sabo

Jul 7, 2024

Janet L. Sabo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated registered nurse, died peacefully in her home, at the age of 76 on July 7, 2024, in Plymouth, Michigan. She was born on March 25, 1948, in Toronto Canada to her parents the late Richard and Jean (Anderson) Macpherson.

Janet led a life full of love and humor, and was guided...

Norma Gottschalk

Norma Gottschalk

Jul 5, 2024

Norma Jean (King) Gottschalk, 89, of Plymouth passed away peacefully on  July 5th, 2024. She was born in Plymouth, MI on August 9, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents Delbert King, Naomi King O’Grady, Edward O’Grady.

She was married to Donald Gottschalk in September 1955 until his passing in 2000. Predeceased by siblings Gerald King, Melvin King, Elaine...

Shirley Rose Miller

Shirley Rose Miller

Jul 5, 2024

Shirley Rose Miller, wife, mother, homemaker and devoted librarian in the public school system, passed away at the age of 90 on July 5, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan. She was born on June 11, 1934, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to her parents the late Lawrence and Rose (Brown) White. 

Shirley's love for books and education shone throughout her career as she served...

Jameson "Jamie" L. Ross

Jameson "Jamie" L. Ross

Jul 5, 2024

Jameson L. Ross, also known affectionately as Jamie, passed away at the age of 43 in Livonia Michigan, on July 5, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1980, in Southfield Michigan.

Jamie led a fulfilling life dedicated to serving his country and community. After obtaining a high school diploma, he served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a fulfilling...

Gregg G. Knight

Gregg G. Knight

Jul 4, 2024

Gregg Knight, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a dedicated manager at Ford Motor Company, passed away at the age of 79 on July 4, 2024, in Novi, Michigan. He was born on June 28, 1945, in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents the late Robert Earl and Isabel (Cane) Knight. Gregg was a high school graduate who pursued a successful career...

RONALD EMIL RIIKONEN

RONALD EMIL RIIKONEN

Jul 2, 2024

Ronald Emil Riikonen, age 82 of Westland passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to his parents, the late Laila (née Kallio) and Uhro Riikonen. 

Ronald is the beloved and devoted husband of 52 years to the late Linda Ellen Riikonen who passed away on June 11, 2023; loving father of two children – Stephen (Kathleen)...

Terry "Mike" French

Terry "Mike" French

Jun 29, 2024

Terry "Mike" French, a dedicated and long-time employee of NAPA Auto Parts Store on Starkweather Street in Plymouth, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Superior Township. He was born on May 21, 1950, in Chanute, Kansas to the late James and Lois French. 

Throughout his life, Mike touched the hearts of many with his hard work and unwavering commitment...

Virginia "Gee Gee" Messner

Virginia "Gee Gee" Messner

Jun 28, 2024

Virginia “Gee Gee” Messner, age 78 passed away on June 28, 2024.

She was born in Detroit on September 14, 1945 to her parents, Dorothy (née Whitney) and James Wallace. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Gary Messner who passed away on October 10, 2017; loving mother of two children – Bradley Messner and David (Natalie) Messner...

Ronald Yaszek

Ronald Yaszek

Jun 25, 2024

Ronald Yaszek, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on June 25, 2024.

He was born on April 9, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Wanda (née Lempicki) and Walter Yaszek. Ronald is the beloved and devoted husband of Gloria (née Repko); loving father of two children – Lisa (Doug Davis) Yaszek and Kristen (Bryan) Richey. He is the...

Geraldine B. Forbing

Geraldine B. Forbing

Jun 24, 2024

Geraldine B. Forbing, age 89 of Plymouth passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in Plymouth, Michigan on April 10, 1935 to her parents, the late Frances (née Keating) and Brodie Ormand Card.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Ernest Albert Forbing; loving mother of eleven children – JereLynne (Charlie) Oliwek, Connie (Ken) Hines, Ernest...

Maryann Foley

Maryann Foley

Jun 19, 2024

Maryann Foley, age 69 of Redford, passed away on June 19, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1954 to her parents, the late Maryann (née Buscemi) and Salvatore Leto.

Maryann is the beloved and devoted wife of 38 years to Dan Foley, Sr; loving mother of three children – Andrew Foley, Danielle Foley and Dan (Lauren) Foley,...

Earl L. Richards

Earl L. Richards

Jun 19, 2024

Earl L. Richards, age 84 of Canton passed away on June 19, 2024. 

He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on February 29, 1940 to his parents, the late Lillian (née Gaskill) and James L. Richards. Earl is the beloved and devoted husband of 58 years to Elizabeth (née Odgers); loving father of three children – Laura (David) Hahn, Erin (David)...

Todd Rollenhagen

Todd Rollenhagen

Jun 17, 2024

Ernest Todd Rollenhagen of Livonia, known as Todd to his friends and family, passed away suddenly at age 54 on June 17, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1970 in Lansing, Michigan to his loving parents, Bonnie Elva (née Beck) and Gordon Ernest Rollenhagen. 

Todd is the beloved and devoted husband of Kim (née La Plante) Rollenhagen; father to Alea...