Obituaries

(Lois)   June Leith

(Lois) June Leith

Sep 9, 2012

(Lois) June Leith, (nee Neswold), died peacefully on September 9, 2012 in San Jose, CA of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease, age 84. She was the daughter of the late Maynard Neswold and the late Olga Neswold (nee Stoeffhaas), wife of the late Professor Emmett Leith of the University of Michigan, dear mother of Kim Leith of Baltimore and Pam (David)...

Mary K. Newsom

Mary K. Newsom

Sep 9, 2012

Mary K. Newsom, age 97 of Plymouth, passed away on September 9, 2012. Born in Martin, Tennessee to parents James and Lena Bell. In the early 1950's Mary and her late husband Mark moved to the Plymouth area to raise their family. Together they were blessed with six children: Marcus Newsom, Elsa Johnston the late Max Newsom, Jerry Newsom, the...

G. Jean Wells

G. Jean Wells

Aug 28, 2012

G. Jean Wells passed away August 28, 2012 after a brief illness, she was 84 years young. She was born June 15, 1928 in Paris, Arkansas to Gus Edward Phillips and Carrie Ophelia(Wilson)Phillips. She was a dear companion to Kenneth L. Green, beloved mother of Jeane Abbott, Kathy Constantine, Nancy Nelson and the late Thomas Abbott. Jean is the dear...

Conrad Krankel

Conrad Krankel

Aug 28, 2012

Passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township on August 28, 2012 at the age of 80. He was born in what was then East Detroit on May 7, 1932, the son of Benedict and Grace ( Kern ) Krankel. Conrad served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict having a duty station in Alaska. He...

Irene M. Gould

Irene M. Gould

Aug 27, 2012

Passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the age of 88. Irene was born in Detroit on February 16, 1924 the daughter of Stanley and Marcella Szpunar. Her life's dedication was her family. In 1943 she married Daniel Gould and together they shared 58 years of married life, Daniel passed away in 2001. One fun thing that she and...

Irene M. Gould

Irene M. Gould

Aug 27, 2012

Passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012 at the age of 88. Irene was born in Detroit on February 16, 1924 the daughter of Stanley and Marcella Szpunar. Her life's dedication was her family. In 1943 she married Daniel Gould and together they shared 58 years of married life, Daniel passed away in 2001. One fun thing that she and...

William F. Hogg

William F. Hogg

Aug 22, 2012

Passed away at his home suddenly on August 22, 2012 at the age of 90. William was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7, 1921 the son of Alexander and Kathryn ( Crane ) Hogg. Bill served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Following the war he was employed by Bethlehem Steel Corporation...

Robert J. Brink

Robert J. Brink

Aug 19, 2012

Robert J. Brink, age 57 of Westland, passed away on August 19, 2012. Loving father of Jennifer Patterson and proud grandfather of Haley Patterson. Beloved son of Robert Brink and Donna (Ron) Gordon. Dear brother of Deborah (Jack) Vanderveen, Julie (Tom) McMahon and Lisa (Mitch) Morgan. Mr. Brink was a veteran in the United States Air Force. He worked for...

Gerald A. King

Gerald A. King

Aug 19, 2012

Passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township at the age of 41. Gerald was born in Garden City, Michigan the son of Adelore G. and Linda Ann ( Ciesielski ) King. He graduated from Franklin High School in Westland and had worked for Walmart. He enjoyed movies and their production and historical memorabilia from the old South....

Virginia Dietle

Virginia Dietle

Aug 16, 2012

Virginia Dietle passed away August 16, 2012 at the age of 94, she would have been 95 on August 24th. Born in Detroit to George and Clara(Zoller)Neis. She is the Beloved Mother of Paulette Dietle. Virginia's beloved husband John Edward Dietle passed away in 1976. Virginia moved to Canton in 1983. She was a retired Mortgage Loan Officer with Standard...

John S. Marmaduke

John S. Marmaduke

Aug 15, 2012

Just three months after being diagnosed with metastatic melanoma, John Stoner Marmaduke, 48, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012. John was a 1982 graduate of Elyria High School and 1987 graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Aerospace Engineering followed by a Masters. He was currently Senior Director for Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. He held a...

Charles Robert Ray

Charles Robert Ray

Aug 13, 2012

Passed away at his home on August 13, 2012 at the age of 93. Charles was born in Mundelein, Illinois the sixth child of thirteen to Will A. and Ethel M. ( Knedler ) Ray. In the early years of World War II he was hired by Henry Ford II personally and over the span of a forty year career...

George Zamboras

George Zamboras

Aug 12, 2012

Mr. George Zamboras, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 12, 2012 at the age of 99. Mr. Zamboras was born in Ambler Pennsylvania on July 3, 1913. After the untimely death of his father, his mother returned him and his siblings to Europe. He returned to the United States just before the outbreak of WWII. He spent...

Virginia Margaret Gibson

Virginia Margaret Gibson

Aug 11, 2012

Passed away at Four Season's Nursing Home on August 11, 2012 at the age of 77. Virginia was born in Ann Arbor the daughter of Walter F. and Olive M. ( Bowers ) Baumgartner. For 39 years she was a cashier for Kroger's both at the Wesland and Plymouth stores. She is survived by her special significant other, John G....

John "Jack" E. Stout

John "Jack" E. Stout

Aug 5, 2012

John "Jack" E. Stout, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away on August 5, 2012. Born in Cedar Springs,Mi to Lynn and Margaret Stout. Served in the United States Navy during WWII. Loving husband of 53 years to late Marguerite. Beloved father of Joy Kalmbach, Gay Lee (Craig) Newton, John (Lynda) Stout, Jr and James (Debbie) Stout. Numerous grandchildren and great...

Christine H. McWatt

Christine H. McWatt

Aug 5, 2012

Christine H. McWatt, age 61 of Plymouth, passed away on August 5, 2012. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to parents Frederick and Ruth Hoeprich. Survived by her loving and devoted husband Robert. Dearest step-mother of Stephanie Smith, Maggie McWatt and Derek (Cammi) McWatt. Proud grandmother of Madison, Aubrey and Abigail . Also, survived by her mother in law Ruth McWatt. Dear...

Richard A. Loos

Richard A. Loos

Aug 4, 2012

Richard A. Loos, age 81 of Canton, passed away on August 4, 2012. Loving husband of 60 years to he beloved Isabel. Devoted father of Margee Barnes, David (Cheryl) Loos, Craig Loos, Claudia Harrison and Nancy Loos. Proud grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Jane Arnold. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Richard served...

Betty Juliette Klepser

Betty Juliette Klepser

Aug 2, 2012

Betty J. Klepser passed away at Brighton Gardens of Northville on August 2, 2012 at the age of 88. Betty was born in Suffolk, Virginia on May 20, 1924 the daughter of Herman A. and Cora A. ( Gardner ) Jones. She resided in Virginia where she graduated from Suffolk High School and later received her Bachelors in Buisness Education...

Gerard T. Zygner

Gerard T. Zygner

Aug 2, 2012

Gerard T. Zygner, age 59 of Livonia, passed away on August 2, 2012. Beloved husband of 30 years to Patricia . Loving father of Stefanie (James) Goodell. Dear brother of Larry (Cynthia) Zygner. Gerard proudly served in the United States Navy. His many hobbies included Camping , the Detroit Tigers and collecting nautical paraphernalia but most of all spending time...

Helene Doerr

Helene Doerr

Jul 28, 2012

Helene Doerr of Livonia, died peacefully surrounded by her family, July 28th, 2012, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Helene was born in East Prussia to Agnes (nee Weiss) and Ernst Brosch. A smart, spirited, generous, and supportive person, Helene’s world revolved around her much loved family and friends. She was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by...