Obituaries
Isobel Edith Shellman
Jan 2, 2014
Isobel Edith Shellman, age 86 of Livonia, passed away on January 2, 2014. Loving wife of the late Carl. Dear mother of Kurt Shellman and Jean (Rob) Ackley. Proud grandmother of Savana, Jayden and Kaylie. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 11:00am at St. John's Episcopal Church 574 South Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. There will...
Lino Vincent Lopez Jr.
Jan 1, 2014
Lino Vincent Lopez Jr., the beloved life partner of Todd Patrick Kananen, sadly passed away January 1, 2014 at the age of 50. Born September 20, 1963 to parents Yolanda and Lino Lopez, Lino was lovingly known as “Vince” to his close friends, and to the many people he touched throughout his long and very successful restaurant management career. Many...
Cecilia Curmi
Dec 31, 2013
Cecilia ( Lucy ) Curmi was born in Qormi, Malta, March 22, 1922. She was the youngest of 10 children of Rosaria and John Micallef. While living in Malta, she took care of many children of English friends, and kept up with them through letters and pictures. She immigrated to Plymouth, Michigan in 1950 and married Savior ( Sam )...
John "Terry" Murphy
Dec 30, 2013
John "Terry" Murphy, age 79 of Northville, passed away on December 30, 2013. Born June 24, 1934 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Loving husband of 56 years to Ann (Cechowski). Beloved father of Dr. Rosanne (Dr. Michael Cotant) Murphy, Brian P. Murphy and Kathleen (Dennis) Lion. Proud grandfather of Michael Cotant, Joseph Cotant, John Cotant, Anne Marie Lion, Meghan Rose...
Hugh A. Jencks
Dec 30, 2013
Hugh A. Jencks, age 69 of Farmington Hills, passed away on December 30, 2013. Loving father of Tracy (Todd) Osann and Jennifer (Jeff) Bachynski. Proud grandfather of Abigail. Also survived by his twin brother Larry (Heather) Jencks and by his sister Marcia Jencks. Funeral service Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 10:00am at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St.,...
Richard Lee Freeman
Dec 27, 2013
Richard Freeman passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 72. Richard was born in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1941 the son of Glenn H. and Esther R. ( nee Oakman ) Freeman. At an early age the family moved to Plymouth where Dick attended school and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1958. From...
Barbara L. Peterson
Dec 27, 2013
Barbara L. Peterson passed away December 27, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born January 9, 1926 in Lincoln, Nebraska to John and Rose (Rogers) Hoevet. Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband Floyd. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her family. Barbara is survived by her daughters Nancy (Dennis) Martin and Marti...
John Robert Denton
Dec 18, 2013
John Robert Denton, May 29, 1992- December 18, 2013. John was the cherished son of Rosemarie Zwiller Denton and Robert Denton. He was a 2010 graduate of Catholic Central where he excelled in many extra-curricular activities. John served on student council and was a gifted writer. He was a three-sport athlete, participating in football, swimming and lacrosse. He also coached...
Nettie McIntosh
Dec 9, 2013
Nettie McIntosh assed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Monday, December 9, 2013. Nettie was born in Cowcreek, Kentucky on December 21, 1933 the daughter of Harland and Esther ( McIntosh ) Noble. She graduated from the public schools of Kentucky and in 1949 married Beech McIntosh and together they have shared a 55 year marriage. Nettie...
Margaret Elliott Dietrich
Dec 9, 2013
Margaret Elliott Dietrich passed away at Angela Hospice in Livonia, with her family at her side, Monday, December 9, 2013 at the age of 92. Margaret was born in Detroit, the daughter of Hugh and Hilda ( Surinck ) Davidson. She worked for Consumers Power as a dispatcher. In 1982 she lost her first husband Alfred Elliott. Later she married...
Donald F. Stobbe
Dec 7, 2013
Donald F. Stobbe passed away December 7, 2013 at the age of 86. He was born in Detroit May 13, 1927 to Walter and Edna Stobbe. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary in 1998. He is the dear father of Warren(Arlette)Stobbe, David Stobbe and the late Barbra Newlove. Dear grandfather of Jennifer(John)Ososki, Brian(Julia)Stobbe, David (Katie)Stobbe, Shannon...
Mary Elizabeth Motsinger
Dec 7, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Motsinger passed away December 7, 2013 at the age of 108. She was born November 16, 1905 in Dickson, Tennessee to Thomas and Jessie(Smith)Sugg. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harold. Mary is the dear mother of Polly(Louis)Bradley, Nancy Banks and Martha Bouman. Dear grandmother of Debora(Leonard)Krajewski, Cynthia(Timothy)Gould, Judith(Eugene)Facine, Jeffrey Bradley, Kristin(Sean)Pickney, Leanne(Philip)Kennedy and Scott(Jennifer)Bouman,...
Gerald Cooper
Dec 6, 2013
Gerald “Jerry” Cooper, age 93 of Plymouth, passed away on December 6, 2013. Loving husband of 71 years to his beloved Ernestine, his high school sweetheart. Devoted father of James (Sharon) Cooper. Proud grandfather of Lainie (Jason) Gardner and Colleen (Matthew) Kunka. Great grandfather of Dane, J.J., and Presley Gardner. Jerry graduated from Plymouth High School in 1938, and served...
Elizabeth Ann Johnston
Dec 6, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Johnston, age 79 of Northville, passed away on December 6, 2013. Beloved mother of Lynn Johnston, Jeffery Johnston and Steven Johnston. Proud grandmother of Camille Johnston, Danielle Tefft, Rachel Tefft, Aaron Tefft and the late Joel Tefft. Great grandmother of Joella Tefft. Preceded in death by her beloved brother Lawrence Stead and by her mother Marguerite Stead. Visitation...
Mary A. Steiner
Dec 6, 2013
Mary A. Steiner passed away December 6, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born February 1, 1920 in Detroit to Joseph and Adeline(Champagne)Steiner. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Everett this past May. She is the dear mother of James Steiner and Tom(Laura)Steiner. Dear grandmother of Robert Steiner, Lowell(Rebecca Swindler)Steiner and Michelle(Anthony Roure)Steiner and great...
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
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
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
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
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...





