Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Claire R. Thompson
Nov 3, 2013
Claire R. Thompson passed away November 3, 2013 at the age of 86. She was born August 4, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Joseph Daniel and Corinda(Millette)Huneau. She was preceeded in death by her beloved husband Robert A. Thompson. She is the dear mother of Robert Thompson, Mark(Judy)Thompson, Ray(Terry)Thompson, Steve(Sharlene)Thompson, Dan(Mary)Thompson and the late Michael Thompson(Sally Thompson-Reid). She is the...
Joan Lee Young
Nov 2, 2013
Joan Lee Young passed away November 2, 2013 at the age of 89. She was born August 19, 1924 in Salem, Ohio. Joan is the beloved mother of Jill Andra Young, the late John "Jack" Young and the late infant daughter Patty Ann. Joan was formerly a receptionist/secretary at various small businesses. Most recently she was a Wardrobe Consultant at...
Mildred Marie Ash
Nov 2, 2013
Mildred Marie Ash passed away at Livonia Wood Nursing Home on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the age of 99. Mildred was born on the family farm in the Six Mile - Haggerty area of Livonia, the daughter of William and Hulda Ash. She had worked for Burroughs Corporation in Plymouth as a bindery operator and wiring assembler retiring in...
Velma Mae Vaughn
Oct 30, 2013
Passed away on October 30, 2013 at Botsford Hospital at the age of 89. Velma was born in Leachville, Arkansas on October 19, 1924, the daughter of Charles E. and Margaret ( Williams ) Jett. The family moved to various locales in the south but at the age of 15 the family came to Plymouth. She graduated from Starkweather High...
Marvel Sambrone
Oct 26, 2013
Marvel Sambrone passed away October 26, 2013. Loving wife of 61 years to her beloved Vito. Devoted mother of Sindy Pollard and Steven Sambrone. Proud grandmother of Bryan Pollard, Jason (Sarah) Pollard, Kyle Pollard, Emily Pollard, Chloe Sambrone, Paige Sambrone, Heather Rice and Chelsea Rice. Great grandmother of John & Luke Pollard. Friends may visit at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home,...





