Obituaries

Gary Lee Pride

Gary Lee Pride

Feb 21, 2014

Passed away at his home on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the age of 71. Gary was born in Detroit but at an early age his family moved to Plymouth where he attended school, graduating from Plymouth High School. He also attended Vocational Technical school taking classes in the culinary arts. From 1960 until 1964 he served his country in...

Charles D. Britton

Charles D. Britton

Feb 21, 2014

Passed away at Angela Hospice in Livonia on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the age of 87. Charles was born in Enfield, Illinois on September 26, 1926 the son of Charley and Lillian M. ( nee Renshaw ) Britton. He graduated from school in Enfield and at the age of 17 joined the United States Marines and saw combat at...

Francis Kaiser

Francis Kaiser

Feb 15, 2014

Francis Kaiser, age 87, of Plymouth, passed away on February 15, 2014. Loving wife of the late Dale. Longtime member of the Plymouth Church of Christ. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews and by her church family. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main St., Plymouth, on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, beginning at 4:00pm. A funeral service...

Linda Marie Elaine Cosman

Linda Marie Elaine Cosman

Feb 14, 2014

Linda Marie Elaine Cosman of Redford, born June 19, 1943 went to be held in Jesus’ arms on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014, leaving those behind with her love, including beloved husband of 47 years William Cosman, sons Michael (Patty), Ronald (Adele), Kenneth (Lily), Chris (Sarah), David, and Daniel, and daughters Kim (Brent) and Cheryl (Rick) from Rochester, Livonia, Redford,...

Barbara Bresnahan

Barbara Bresnahan

Feb 14, 2014

Barbara Bresnahan, age 65, of Plymouth, passed away on February 14, 2014, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of John Bresnahan. Loving mother of Todd Bales and Brian (Nanette) Bales. Dear sister of Jean (Wes) Bushman and David (Jungsun) Bell. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:00am at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main St., Plymouth. Visitation Monday from...

Helen F. Joyner

Helen F. Joyner

Feb 12, 2014

Helen F. Joyner, of Canton, born in Dyersburg, Tennessee to parents Hershel & Carrie Joyner on October 28, 1927 and passed away on February 12, 2014 . A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

Estela Ferrantino

Estela Ferrantino

Feb 11, 2014

Estela Ferrantino, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on February 11, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Christine Ferrantino, Toni (Randy) Kowalski, Janette Ferrantino, Nancy Ferrantino and Michael (Kellie) Ferrantino. Proud grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 9. A private family service will be held. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Detroit....

Marion Wagner

Marion Wagner

Feb 11, 2014

Marion Wagner, 97, a resident of Northridge Pines passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2014. She was born on August 7, 1916 to Charles and Emily (Granath) Erickson in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Lakeview High School in Chicago graduating in 1934.In April 1941 she was married to Frederick Wagner who preceded her in ­­­­death in May 1967. Marion worked as...

Esther E. Wisman

Esther E. Wisman

Feb 11, 2014

Esther E. Wisman passed away February 11, 2014 at the age of 96. She was born March 19, 1917 in Nankin Township, Michigan to William and Bertha (Sauer) Schmittling. Esther's beloved husband Donald passed away in 2011. She is survived by her dear son George and his wife Dotty and grandson Mikhail Wisman. Esther is also survived by her sister...

Laura Virginia Olesky

Laura Virginia Olesky

Feb 10, 2014

Laura Olesky passed away on Monday, February 10, 2014 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia at the age of 90. Laura was born in Detroit on April 30, 1923 the daughter of John and Sophia Lewalski. She attended Detroit Public Schools graduating from Pershing High School. She married William Olesky who passed away in 1992. Laura was a great...

Brian P. McMahon

Brian P. McMahon

Feb 9, 2014

Brian P. McMahon passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at the age of 63. Brian was born on April 20, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Bernard and Patricia ( Nee Joly ) McMahon. Brian owned and operated with his family, McMahon Helicopter Service located at Mettetal Airport in Canton since 1980. Brian became involved with helicopters...

Dolores Block

Dolores Block

Feb 8, 2014

Dolores Block passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the age of 95. Dolores was born in Detroit, the daughter of Garfield and Martha ( nee Gorbin ) Nye. Since 1986 she has resided in the Plymouth area. Dolores loved to cook and bake and enjoyed reading, mystery books were her favorite. She was also quite a " crafty...

Maureen Alice Vitoratos

Maureen Alice Vitoratos

Feb 6, 2014

Maureen Alice (O'Mara) Vitoratos, age 69 of Canton, passed away February 6, 2014. Mother of Erik (Cathie) Vitoratos and Kimberly (Roger) Hill. Grandmother of Ian, Nicholas, Kaedence, Lucas and Nathan. Preceded in death by her brother, Patrick O’Mara. Survived by her brother, John O’Mara. She was born to parents Robert O’Mara and Dorothy Gauthier, and grew up in Dearborn, Michigan....

Lucille Jessick

Lucille Jessick

Feb 3, 2014

Lucille Jessick, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on February 3, 2014. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Diane (Paul) Smokovitz and Marcia (Dennis) Saltarelli. Proud grandmother of Paul (Christine) Smokovitz, Melissa (Keith) Bergmoser, Rachelle (Michael) Gardner and Joseph Saltarelli. Great grandmother of Emily, Brayden, Paige, Tanner, Madeleine, Abigail and Audree. Dear sister of Virginia Michalak, Delores...

Arnold Allan Meissner

Arnold Allan Meissner

Feb 2, 2014

Arnold Alan Meissner passed away at his home with his family surrounding him on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the age of 70. Arnold was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 29, 1943 the son of Albert M. and Ann Theresa ( nee Kuszek ) Meissner. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and then went on to receive his...

Clara M. Cervelli

Clara M. Cervelli

Feb 2, 2014

Clara M. Cervelli, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away on February 2, 2014. Loving wife of the late Frank Cervelli and George F. Smith. Beloved mother of Charlotte (Dan) Roger, Paul T. (Tammy) Smith and the late Margaret Williams. Proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 6. Also survived my many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may visit the...

Lyda Elizabeth Miehlke

Lyda Elizabeth Miehlke

Feb 2, 2014

Lyda Elizabeth Miehlke, age 98 of Plymouth, passed away on February 2, 2014. Loving wife of the late Louis. Beloved mother of Linda (Dennis) Piggott. Proud grandmother of Penny (Kris) Kramer and Andrea (Heath) Gnepper. Great grandmother of Andrew Piggott, Madeline Martin and Lorelei Gnepper. Dear sister in law of Robert (Francis) Miehlke. Funeral service Saturday, February 8, 2014 at...

Margaret "Peggy" Miller

Margaret "Peggy" Miller

Feb 1, 2014

Miller, Margaret (Peggy) Elizabeth Of Westland, MI. Passed away on February 1, 2014 at the age of 88. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Beloved wife of Raymond (deceased). Dear mother of Stephen and Debbie Haskins (Thomas). Cherished grandmother of Brian (Natalie) Haskins, Michael (Rebecca) Haskins and Sarah (Jason)Therrien. Loving Great grandmother of Alexandra Haskins, Mikayla Therrien, Lauren Haskins, Riana Therrien,...

Marylou Elizabeth Durbin

Marylou Elizabeth Durbin

Jan 29, 2014

Marylou Elizabeth Durbin, age 86 of Plymouth, passed away on January 29, 2014. Born April 3, 1927 to parents Charles Durbin & Eunice (Parr). A devoted teacher in the Garden City Schools for over 65 years. Preceded in death by brothers Charles, James and John Durbin, and by nephew Thomas Durbin. A memorial service will be held at the Salvation...

Aldon Earl Holk

Aldon Earl Holk

Jan 27, 2014

Aldon Earl Holk peacefully passed away on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the age of 97 years. He is survived by his dear wife, Alva, and loving daughter, Dr. Lisa Holk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation on Sunday, February 2nd at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main, Street, Plymouth, Michigan from 2 to 7pm. Funeral service...