Obituaries

Lisa Bear

Lisa Bear

Dec 4, 2013

Lisa (Belcher) Bear – 53 years old, loving wife of Mark, dear mother of Chelsea and Cassea, loving daughter of Johnie Belcher-Tylka, pre deceased by father James Belcher and step father Francis Tylka, precious sister of Brenda (James) Dingman, Sandra (Larry) Groth, Darla (Kevin) LaForge and Glenda Halstead. Dear sister-in-law of William (Andrea) Bear. Dear Aunt to Stephanie Carney, Larry...

Dolores J. Musson

Dolores J. Musson

Dec 4, 2013

Dolores J. Musson, age 71 of Canton , passed away on December 4, 2013. Loving wife of Thomas. Beloved mother of Jeffrey (Heather) Musson, Brady (Kathleen ) Musson and Jason (Julie) Musson. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Louis, Rosie & Mitchell. Dear sister of Janie Loesch. Dolores leaves behind her creative legacy as a school teacher, published author and an amazing...

William R. Robinson

William R. Robinson

Dec 1, 2013

William R. Robinson passed away at Angela Hospice on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the age of 86. William was born in Detroit on May 30, 1927 the son of William A. and Marguerite ( Albright ) Robinson. He served with the United States Navy at the end of World War II. Bill is survived by his wife Mary Jane...

Joseph A. Urban

Joseph A. Urban

Nov 30, 2013

Passed away on November 30, 2013 at the age of 97. Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Joseph A. and Clara ( Czurlanis ) Urban. He served with the United States Army from 1941 thru 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant, mostly stationed along the West Coast assigned to the Military Police. After his service time...

Donald Robert Chumbley

Donald Robert Chumbley

Nov 28, 2013

Passed away at his home on Thanksgiving Day at the age of 80. Don was born in Detroit the son of John C. and Lula ( Burton ) Chumbley. He served with the United States Army in Korea after the armistice and after his military service obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees in education from Eastern Michigan University. He taught...

Robert L. Knechtges

Robert L. Knechtges

Nov 26, 2013

Passed away in Bradenton, Florida on November 26, 2013 at the age of 66. Bob was born in Detroit and graduated from Cody High School. Bob's occupation before his retirement was as an electrical technician. He had many varied interests including broadcasting as a HAM radio operator and participating in the sport of karate, in which he held a Black...

Beulah Webb

Beulah Webb

Nov 22, 2013

Beulah Webb, age 86 of Plymouth, passed away on November 22, 2013. Born in Mayking, Kentucky to parents James & Martha Adams. Prior to moving to Michigan, Beulah taught for many years at Whiteburg Elementary in Mayking, Kentucky. Beloved wife late Charles Webb. Beloved mother of Shelia (Tom) Bissaillon and the late Darrell Webb. Proud grandmother of Darrell (Kimberly) Webb...

Elizabeth K. Kerstens

Elizabeth K. Kerstens

Nov 22, 2013

Elizabeth K. Kerstens, age 60 of Plymouth, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2013. Loving wife of 42 years to Garrett Kerstens. Beloved mother of Wesley & Kay Kerstens. Dear sister of Ellen (Cliff) Caldwell. Sister in law of Adrianna Hunt and Martin (Liz) Kerstens. Preceded in death by parents Donald & Dorothy "Midge" Jewell and by brother John Jewell....

Mary Joanna Morgan

Mary Joanna Morgan

Nov 21, 2013

Mary Joanna Morgan passed away November 21, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born February 1, 1924 to Marion and Pearl(Kimer)Morgan. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband James. She is the dear mother of Shirley Taylor, Donna Cox and the late Curtis Morgan. Services will be private.

Richard Douglas Lustig

Richard Douglas Lustig

Nov 17, 2013

Richard Lustig passed away at Providence Park Hospital in Novi on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77. Richard was born on July 14, 1936 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Carl and Ida ( Hill ) Lustig. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in Detroit and was a member of the National Guard. For twelve years he...

John B. Bourne

John B. Bourne

Nov 16, 2013

John Barron Bourne, age 82, passed away at his home on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Loving husband of the late Norma Jean ( Kucsera )Bourne. Cherished father of Mary anne ( Tom ) Linderman, John North ( Jennifer ) Bourne, Kathleen Kosiek and Christopher ( Jennifer ) Bourne. Dear grandfather of Brian, Megan, Brad, Blake, Nicole, Tina, Keisi and Michael....

Harry Charles Ayers

Harry Charles Ayers

Nov 11, 2013

Passed away at his home on November 11, 2013 at the age of 70. Harry was born in Detroit the son of Edward B. and Margaret G. ( Bourne ) Ayers. He grew up on the family farm, the Hope Farm, which was located between Haines Park and Joy Road, and Eckles and Haggerty Road, an over 80 acre farm....

Robert H. Schmitt

Robert H. Schmitt

Nov 10, 2013

Robert H. Schmitt, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on November 10, 2013. Loving husband of 35 years to Carol, nee Murphy. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Schmitt proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St.,Plymouth on Wednesday from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30am...

Marilyn Joy French

Marilyn Joy French

Nov 10, 2013

Passed away at her home with her family beside her on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age of 68. Marilyn was born in her parent's, Bernard and Hazel ( Lash ) Gallasero, home in Plymouth and where she would reside her entire life. She enjoyed collecting angels and designing stained glass and ceramics. But above all else she enjoyed...

Al Pearson

Al Pearson

Nov 10, 2013

Al Pearson passed away November 10, 2013 at the age of 71. He was born February 3, 1942 in Oswego, Kansas to Alfred and Gladys(Overmyer)Pearson. He is the beloved husband of 51 years to Patricia and dear father of Wendy Short, Alfred Guy Pearson and Carol(Jim Carothers)Pearson. He is the dear grandfather of James Wood, Colleen Wood, Thomas Short, Justin...

Stanley J. Malik, Jr.

Stanley J. Malik, Jr.

Nov 9, 2013

Mr. Malik passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the age of 85. Stanley was born in Huntington Woods, Michigan the son of Stanley and Elizabeth ( Mumph ) Malik Sr. Stanley's parents owned a farm in Westland area of Hix and Joy roads and he remained there for his entire life....

Paul A. Michaels

Paul A. Michaels

Nov 8, 2013

Paul A. Michaels, age 86 of Livonia, passed away on November 8, 2013. Loving husband of the late Mary Ann. Beloved father of Debbie Michaels and Neal Michaels. Proud grandfather of Sean & Cody Michaels. During his lifetime Mr. Michaels, an MIT graduate, was an engineer and avid inventor who worked at Bendix Research Laboratories, NASA, and Electron Corporation. Mr....

Mary Ellen Sharp

Mary Ellen Sharp

Nov 6, 2013

Mary Ellen Sharp,(Barrett) age 82 of Plymouth, passed away on November 6, 2013. Beloved wife of 62 years to Albert Sr. Loving mother of Albert (Elizabeth) Sharp Jr, Linda (Dennis) Sharkey. Preceded in death by sons Ken Sharp and Michael Sharp. Proud grandmother of Karen, Elisa, Colleen, Erik and Edward. Dear sister of Barbara (Jim) Turnbull. Mrs. Sharp worked for...

Paul Frederick Morgan

Paul Frederick Morgan

Nov 6, 2013

Paul Frederick Morgan passed away at Angela Hospice in Livonia on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the age of 59. Paul was born in Dearborn, the son of James E. and Marilyn K. ( Kindl ) Morgan. He is survived by his brother Carl (Mary Ann) and brother Evan Morgan. Paul was preceded in death by his sister Linda Morgan....

Jean M. Knowles

Jean M. Knowles

Nov 4, 2013

Jean M. Knowles, aged 79 years, passed away peacefully the evening of November 4th, 2013, in Plymouth, Michigan. She was born to Agnes and Findlay MacRae in Detroit, Michigan on April 11th, 1934. She graduated as the valedictorian of her class from McKenzie High School (Detroit, MI), and was the recipient of a Henry Ford scholarship. She graduated from the...