Obituaries

Joseph John Nerowski

Joseph John Nerowski

Apr 6, 2023

Joseph John Nerowski, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on April 6, 2023.  Joseph was born in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents, the late Genevieve Theresa (née Smydo) and Joseph John Nerowski, Sr.

He is the beloved and devoted husband of Kathleen Joan (née Klemba) Nerowski; loving father of two daughters – Christine (Greg) Hinzmann and Karen (Zack) Wright; proud...

Florence Myles Alaniva

Florence Myles Alaniva

Apr 6, 2023

Florence Myles Alaniva, age 91 of Livonia passed away on April 6, 2023.

Florence was born in Ecorse, Michigan on February 2, 1932 to her parents, the late Isabel (née McNaught) and John Hervey.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Dr. Loyal V. Alaniva who just passed away on March 11, 2023; loving mother of three...

Joseph F. Pinto

Joseph F. Pinto

Apr 5, 2023

Doctor Joseph F. Pinto of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on April 5, 2023 peacefully and in his sleep which he told us all was the way he wanted to leave this earth.  As was his wish, we believe he went immediately to find his loving wife of 53 years, Heather, in heaven. 

The legend of Papa Joe began when he...

Albert Sidney Miller

Albert Sidney Miller

Apr 4, 2023

Albert Sidney Miller, age 90 of Livonia, passed away on April 4, 2023. 

He was born in Cooter, Missouri on November 30, 1932 to his parents, the late Mary Alice (née Riddick) and Sidney Miller. 

Albert is the beloved and devoted husband of 70 years to Shirley (née White) Miller; loving father of two children – David (Catherine) Miller and...

Stephanie Miller

Stephanie Miller

Apr 3, 2023

Stephanie Miller, age 98 passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, with her son Douglas and grandson Mark by her side. Stephanie was born on March 3, 1925, in Stanislov, Poland to her parents, the late Anna (née Forgotsch) and Nicholas. Stephanie was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Alfonso H. Miller. Mother of three sons – Douglas Miller...

Michael DeWayne Owens

Michael DeWayne Owens

Apr 2, 2023

Michael DeWayne Owens, age 77 of Plymouth passed away on April 2, 2023.

Michael was born on May 22, 1945 in Corbin, Kentucky to his parents, the late Tommie (née Harrison) and Richard Owens.  He is the beloved and devoted husband of Shawn (née DeHetre) Owens; loving father of Katie Owens and Adam (Brittany) Owens; proud grandfather of Logan Clapham...

Frederick X. Hallway, Sr.

Frederick X. Hallway, Sr.

Mar 31, 2023

 

Frederick X. Hallway Sr., passed away peacefully March 31, 2023 in Livonia, Michigan and lived a good, long 98 years; sharp of mind right to the end.  He was born January 13, 1925 in Madison, Wisconsin and is the only child of the late Xystus and Mable Hallway. Like most men of the “Greatest Generation”, Fred was drafted into...

Mary Elizabeth Pfeiffer

Mary Elizabeth Pfeiffer

Mar 28, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Pfeiffer of Plymouth, Michigan passed away Tuesday, March 28 at age 90. She was a lifelong Michigander, living in Detroit and Plymouth all her nine decades.

Mary was born May 16, 1932 to James and Catherine (Crane) Stevens. She graduated from St. Mary of Redford in 1950 and married Edwin Pfeiffer in 1954. They were married 41 years...

Duane Gordon Dipert

Duane Gordon Dipert

Mar 22, 2023

Duane G. Dipert, age 82, passed away March 22, 2023. He was born December 20, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to his parents, the late Gordon and Alice Dipert (nee Dargis).  He was a loving husband to Nancy Dipert (nee Long). They had originally met in first grade and then reconnected when they went to Merrillville High School together. They had...

Diane Sue Coates

Diane Sue Coates

Mar 22, 2023

Diane Sue Coates (née  Dietle) age 86 of Plymouth, passed away on March 22nd, 2023.  Diane was born in Detroit on July 12th, 1936, to the late George and Dorothea (née Hendrickson) Dietle. 

She was the loving and devoted wife of A. Emerson Coates.  They were married on March 23, 1957.  Loving mother of Jeffrey (Patricia) Coates, Lori (Gary)...

Darrell James Losey

Darrell James Losey

Mar 18, 2023

After a sudden onset of illness and a valiant three month attempt of fighting the diseases, DarrellJames Losey passed away peacefully with family and friends at the Veteran’s Hospital of AnnArbor.

Born November 9, 1961 and first son of Darrell & Harriet (Jones) Losey of Jackson, Michigan,Darrell was brother to Marianne, David, & Robert (Pamela). A funny and loving uncle...

John Thomas Bresnahan

John Thomas Bresnahan

Mar 15, 2023

John T. Bresnahan, age 72, passed away March 15, 2023 in Livonia, Michigan.  John was born October 31, 1950, to his parents, the late Norma and John Bresnahan in Detroit, Michigan.  He was married in 1980 to the late Barbara Bresnahan. They were married for 34 years.  Surviving are his two stepchildren Todd and Brian (Nanette) Bales.  Also, his sister...

James Henry Penn

James Henry Penn

Mar 15, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Henry Penn, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Jim passed away peacefully at the age of 71 after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Jim was born on March 11, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, to his late parents, Harold and Enid (Whetter). He spent...

Johanna Theresa Cavallo

Johanna Theresa Cavallo

Mar 12, 2023

Johanna Theresa Cavallo, age 93 of Livonia, Michigan.  She was born in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Catherine (née Beda) and Camillo Rainero. 

Johanna is the beloved and devoted wife of the late John Cavallo.  She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her best friend and neighbor, Jill Ritzler and her family, Matthew (Jennifer) Ritzler,...

Ronald Walter Brodzik, Sr

Ronald Walter Brodzik, Sr

Mar 12, 2023

Ronald Walter Brodzik, Sr. passed away March 12, 2023.  Ron was born December 30, 1932 to his late parents, Walter and Sophia (née Pacanowski) Brodzik in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in the old Poletown area of Detroit where his faith journey began attending St. Hyacinth Roman Catholic School & church. After graduating Northeastern High School in Detroit, Ron enlisted...

Marion Thomas Chaney, Jr

Marion Thomas Chaney, Jr

Mar 11, 2023

Marion Thomas Chaney, Jr., age 82, passed away March 11, 2023.  Marion was born on September 19, 1940  in Ecorse, Michigan to his late parents, the late Mary (née Nightingale) and Marion Thomas Chaney, Sr.

Marion is the beloved and devoted husband of sixty years to Elizabeth “Betty” (née Santoro); loving father of three children – Tom (Susan) Chaney, Eric...

Loyal V. Alaniva

Loyal V. Alaniva

Mar 11, 2023

Loyal V. Alaniva, age 90, passed away March 11, 2023, in Livonia, Michigan.  Loyal was born September 14, 1932, to his parents, the late Emil and Lillian (nee’ Kemp) Alaniva in Detroit, Michigan.

Surviving are his loving wife, Florence, of 68 years and their three children, John (Cindy) Alaniva, Howard (Yvonne) Alaniva, and Linda (Brian) Johnson.  He was grandpa to...

Karen M. Johnson

Karen M. Johnson

Mar 11, 2023

Karen M. Johnson, age 79 of Westland, passed away on March 11, 2023. Loving wife of 30 years to David. Beloved mother of Kristine (Carl) Johnson, Kelly (Will) Tofilski and Roberta (Keith) Watson. Proud grandmother of Zach (Nicole) Tofilski, Joshua Johnson, Lauren Tofilski, John Watson, Sarah (Ben) Middlekauff, Justin Johnson, and great grandmother of Timothy Middlekauff.

A Memorial Gathering will...

Beatrice Carol Gray

Beatrice Carol Gray

Mar 9, 2023

 

Beatrice Carol Baughn Gray; passed away peacefully March 9th, 2023. 

 

She was eighty-eight years young.

She was born in Plymouth September 29th, 1934. 

 

She lived in the Plymouth area her entire life.

 

She was married to Doyal Lee Gray (2001), Obion County Tennessee.

 

She is survived by her Children Cathy St Charles (Mark...

Robert John Marshall

Robert John Marshall

Mar 4, 2023

 

Robert John Marshall, age 84 of Canton, passed away on March 4, 2023.  Bob was born on March 11, 1938 in Detroit, MI.  After graduating from Holy Redeemer he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He achieved the rank of Sergeant, serving for 4 years before being honorably discharged. He proudly played trumpet in the Marine Corp Band. Bob...

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