Obituaries

Edward C. Long

Edward C. Long

Sep 25, 2014

Edward C. Long, age 87 of Northville, passed away on September 25, 2014. Born in Plymouth, Michigan to the late Edward & Alma Long. Beloved father of Patricia (William) Blanchard, Barbara (Brad) Susterka and Michael E. (Barbara) Long. Proud grandfather of Billy Blanchard, Nancy (Chris) Gill, Katy (John) Morris, Amy Susterka, Eric Susterka and Kevin Susterka, Amanda Long, Mallory Long,...

Ernestine Cooper

Ernestine Cooper

Sep 23, 2014

Ernestine “Ernie” Cooper, age 93 of Plymouth passed away on September 23, 2014. She was born in Plymouth, Michigan to her parents, Ernest and Mabel (nee Merkson) Robinson. Ernestine was the loving wife of 71 years to the late Gerald “Jerry” Cooper who passed away in December 2013. She was a devoted mother to James Lewis (Sharon) Cooper; proud Grandmother...

Betty Lou Kendzior

Betty Lou Kendzior

Sep 20, 2014

Betty Lou Kendzior passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the age of 82. Betty was born in Detroit the daughter of Ernest V. and Ellen G. ( nee McQueen ) Brady. She attended Detroit Public Schools and in 1959 she married James F. Kendzior. Jim preceded her in death in 1991....

Alice Frances Smock

Alice Frances Smock

Sep 18, 2014

Alice Frances Smock passed away at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2014, age 79, after a long battle with cancer. Alice was a proud wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother leaving behind her beloved husband, Raymond Paul of 58 years. Loving mother of her four children, Alice ( Jeffrey ) Tanner, Raymond M. Smock, Vincent DePaul Smock and Jacqueline...

June Mae Karker

June Mae Karker

Sep 18, 2014

June Mae Karker passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on September 18, 2014, age 82. June was born on Christmas Day, 1931 in Plymouth the daughter of Francis and Fern ( nee Wollgast ) Karker. June was a life-long resident of Plymouth. For years she worked as an office administrator for Western Electric. She is survived by...

Andrew William Karl

Andrew William Karl

Sep 16, 2014

Andrew Karl passed away suddenly on September 16, 2014 at the age of 23. At this time, service arrangements are pending. Andy will be remembered by family for his warm smile and his love of sports, especially baseball and skateboarding. "He was born smiling," said his mother. Andy was raised in Plymouth, where he graduated from Plymouth High School in...

Frederick F. Honke

Frederick F. Honke

Sep 15, 2014

Passed away at Four Season's Nursing Home in Westland on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the age of 77. Frederick was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of William and Bessie Mae ( nee Van Meter ) Honke on April 3, 1937. The family lived on a farm in the area and then moved to Salem. While living in...

John W. Fraser

John W. Fraser

Sep 6, 2014

Passed away at his home with his family beside him on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the age of 68. John was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 8, 1946 the son of James and Margaret ( nee Begg ) Fraser. He attended and graduated from the Detroit Public schools and then received his B.A. from Eastern Michigan University. John...

James Caesar

James Caesar

Sep 6, 2014

James Caesar, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on September 6, 2014. Loving husband of 57 years to the late Joyce. Beloved father of Jeannine (Tim) Keffer. Proud grandfather of Peyton. Dear brother of Jean Carraher . Preceded in death by brother Sonny Caesar. Funeral service Saturday, 10:00am at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St, Plymouth. Visitation Friday...

Archie R. McLeod

Archie R. McLeod

Sep 6, 2014

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Archie Ray Cameron was born in Highland Park, Michigan the son of the late Kenneth and Nina (nee Webb) McLeod on May 3, 1927. He attended Highland Park Schools and then shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a medic...

James A. Wellman

James A. Wellman

Sep 1, 2014

James A. Wellman, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away on September 1, 2014. Born August 21, 1925 in Plymouth to parents Earl & Mildred Wellman. Graduated form Plymouth High School in 1943 and on June 19, 1943 would enlist in the United States Navy and serve during World War II. Returning home form the war James spent several years as...

Gilbert B. Terry

Gilbert B. Terry

Sep 1, 2014

Passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on September 1, 2014 at the age of 57. Gilbert was born in Washington, D.C. on July 23, 1957, the son of Edward H. and Edna M. ( nee Gilbert ) Terry. In 1966 the family moved to Plymouth where he attended Plymouth Public Schools graduating form Plymouth Salem High School in...

Thomas Patrick Quick

Thomas Patrick Quick

Aug 26, 2014

Thomas Patrick Quick, age 52 of Canton, passed away on August 26, 2014. Loving son of the late George & Phyllis Quick. Beloved brother of Donald (Alice) Quick, Linda Cauzillo, Catherine Brozek, Loriann (Lawrence) Kuk and the late Maureen Banks. Dear uncle of Tami Smith, Michael (Patti) Brozek, Aubree (Brandon) Pagel, Dustin (Tricia) Kuk, Meghan (Patrick) Kelly, Kelly (Chris) Gedert,...

Joanne Marie Bellaire

Joanne Marie Bellaire

Aug 26, 2014

Joanne Marie Bellaire, 71, of Northville, went up to the “Spirit in the Sky” on August 26, 2014. She was born in Flint, MI to John and Anna Elston on November 2, 1942. Joanne grew up in Detroit and attended Visitation High School. She put up with her husband, Gord, for 50 years and 100 days. She is survived by...

Harriet Hotchkin

Harriet Hotchkin

Aug 25, 2014

Harriet Hotchkin, age 96 of Plymouth, passed away on August 25, 2014. Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Gene (Misako) Hotchkin, Jerry (Lois) Hotchkin and Janet (Richard) Blaesing. Proud grandmother of Cynthia Hotchkin, Kimberly Murray, Jerry Hotchkin, Elaine Hotchkin, Michael Hines and Shari (Jason) Neely. Great grandmother of Porscha, Kaitlyn, Megan, Lukas, Blair, Cole and Regan. Great...

Robert Louis Carrie, Jr.

Robert Louis Carrie, Jr.

Aug 24, 2014

Passed away at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills on Sunday, August 24th. Robert was born in Detroit on November 11, 1924 the son of Robert L. Sr. and Margaret ( nee Brown ) Carrie. In 1943 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Southern France and Rhineland campaigns as a military policeman. He had worked in...

Eliseo Menchaca

Eliseo Menchaca

Aug 23, 2014

Passed away in Bradenton, Florida on August 23, 2014 at the age of 84. Eliseo was born in San Marcos, Texas the son of Leo and Margarita ( nee Astran ) Menchaca. He served from 1951 through 1953 with the United States Army and then worked for Evans Products here in Plymouth. A long time Plymouth resident, later moving to...

Don Skinner

Don Skinner

Aug 23, 2014

Don Skinner, age 60 of Canton, passed away on August 23, 2014. Loving husband of 14 years to Joann. Beloved father of Nicole (Joshua) Grave, Benjamin (Danielle) Skinner and step father of Steven Waitulionis. Proud grandfather of Jacob Grave and Lily Skinner. Cherished son of Mary Kathryn Skinner. Dear brother of John Skinner, Kathryn Levi, Capt. Joseph (Elizabeth) Skinner, USN...

Aleesha Marie Houle

Aleesha Marie Houle

Aug 22, 2014

Passed away at her home with her family beside her on August 22, 2014 at the age of 33. Aleesha enjoyed many varied activities including hiking, being up north at the family's cottage, taking care of stray animals, playing electronic games and cooking. Less then a year ago, on September 27, 2013, she married Kevin Houle, who survives her and...

Mary Stankov

Mary Stankov

Aug 22, 2014

Passed away at the St. Joseph Adult Group Home in Pinckney on Friday, August 22, 2014 at the age of 92. Mary was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 18, 1922 the daughter of Mitar and Violet ( nee Kovacevic ) Glusac. At the age of 6 the family moved to Highland Park where her father went to work for...