Obituaries
Jane Ellen Dobreff
Nov 15, 2011
Jane E. Dobreff passed away at Harper Hospital on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, at the age of 64. Jane was born in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Beecher O. and Grace L. (Dorr) Burlock. Jane was a baker for Dunkin' Donuts at the Ann Arbor Road store in Plymouth Township for 30 years. Among her interests and life enjoyments,...
Phyllis Rose Soper
Nov 15, 2011
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Rose Soper, who passed away November 15, 2011, at the age of 88. She is the beloved mother of Susan W. Soper and William (Lori) Soper. Grandmother of the late Nikki Soper. Phyllis was a twenty year resident of Plymouth. She was a retired Real Estate Agent, having worked at ERA Country Ridge in Farmington...
Albert Horace Bidwell
Nov 13, 2011
Albert H. Bidwell, age 81, passed away at his daughter's home on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Al was born in Northville, Michigan, the son of Almeron and Hazel (Hopkins) Bidwell. His early years were spent in Novi, where he graduated from Northville High School in 1947. He received the first of three degrees, a B.A. in Business, from the University...
Kyle Matthew Bowman
Nov 13, 2011
Kyle Matthew Bowman, age 22, of Canton, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2011. Beloved son of William (Debra) Bowman of Canton, and Shari Bowman. Dear brother of Shawn Bowman of Canton. Also survived by his step sister, Fallon Burke, and his step brother, Devin Burke of Canton. Loving grandson of Noreen Bowman of Blairsville, Georgia. Many loving aunts, uncles...
Leona Sambrone
Nov 9, 2011
Leona Sambrone, age 84, of Plymouth, passed away on November 9, 2011. Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Kathy Sambrone and the late Ross Sambrone. Proud grandmother of William (Amy) Sambrone, Emily (Rick) Wilson, and the late Michael Sambrone. Dear sister of Mary Cortese, William (Pamela) Cortese, and Nick (Lillian) Cortese. Also survived by her daughter-in-law, Jill...
Marie Lorraine Braatz
Nov 8, 2011
Marie L. Braatz, age 85, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011, in Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Erma Braatz. Beloved sister of Donna (Joseph) McGee, and the late Frank Braatz and Doris Husk. Beloved aunt of Elizabeth Ryda, Gaylord Husk, and Martha. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.
Ernestine Marie Reddeman
Nov 6, 2011
Ernestine Marie Reddeman, age 95, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Waltonwood of Canton, with her family beside her. Ernestine resided in Plymouth her entire life. At one time she worked as a cook with the Plymouth-Canton schools at both the Allen and Starkweather schools. Her husband, Lester, preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by...
Elizabeth J. Zielinski
Nov 6, 2011
Elizabeth J. Zielinski, age 90, of Plymouth, passed away on November 6, 2011. Loving wife of 71 years to Joseph. Beloved mother of Barbara (Eugene) White. Proud grandmother of Deborah (Tod) Goslin, Michael (life partner Fred Spann) White, Joseph (Tawyna Brewer) White, David Matthew (Betty Pucket) White and James (Julie Zonca) White. Great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Jillian, Thomas, Erin Lee,...
Magdeline Spaniol
Nov 5, 2011
Magdeline Spaniol, age 93, passed away at Baptist Manor in Farmington Hills on Saturday, November 5, 2011. Dear mother of Ronald (Susan) Spaniol. Dear grandmother of Erin and Sean (Natalie) Spaniol. Private services have been held.
Richard A. Michalik
Nov 3, 2011
Richard A. Michalik, age 79, of Canton, passed away on November 3, 2011. Loving father of Christine Michalik, James (Stephanie) Michalik and Carolyn Michalik. Proud grandfather of Olivia and Keegan. Richard graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He retired from Detroit Edison, having served as an Electrical Engineer. Funeral from St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 44800 Warren...
James M. Kelly
Nov 3, 2011
James M. Kelly, age 84, of Plymouth, passed away on November 3, 2011. Loving son of the late James A. and Anne. Beloved brother of Maureen (Rich) Dreslinski, Larry (Joan) Kelly, Timothy and Brian (Gwen) Kelly. Preceded in death by brothers Cornelius, Jerome, Christopher and John. Funeral service Saturday 11AM from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth,...
Arnold Frank Nelson
Nov 1, 2011
Arnold Nelson, age 73, passed away on November 1, 2011, at home with his family beside him. Arnold was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 14, 1938, the son of Vernon and Lucille (Wolfe) Nelson. For the first 26 years of his life, he resided in Minnesota. He joined the United States Army and served from 1961 thru 1963 as...
Dorothy Jean Sloan
Nov 1, 2011
Dorothy Jean Sloan, age 85, of La Verne, California, passed away on November 1, 2011, at the Sunrise Brighton Garden in Plymouth. Loving wife of the late Russell. Beloved mother of Mark (Sue) Sloan, Marilyn (Nick) Patapoff and Marjorie (Richard) Gray. Proud grandmother of six. Dear sister of Bill (Betty) Meacham and James "Bud" Harpel. A funeral service will be...
Kenneth E. Taylor
Oct 30, 2011
Passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Crystal Creek Manor in Canton at the age of 84. Ken was born in Glensfork, Kentucky on April 7, 1927 the son of Carl and Florence (Erridge) Taylor. He grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he attended school but spent summers with his grandparents in Kentucky. Later in his life he...
David J. Moyer
Oct 27, 2011
David J. Moyer, age 77, of Livonia, passed away on October 27, 2011. Loving husband of 55 years to Jeannette. Beloved father of David Eric Moyer, Jonathan Allan (Rachel) Moyer, Jeanne (Marcus) Mullins and Susan Moyer. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Rebecca, Sean, Jessica, Chantel, Heather, Brittney, Marcus, and Amanda . Great grandfather of Wesley, Aiden, Liam and Emery. Dear brother...
Jean Evans
Oct 25, 2011
Jean Evans, age 81, passed away at her home on October 25, 2011. Jean was born in Manchester, England, the daughter of William and Alexandra (Hill) Bragg. She is survived by her children, John and Becky Evans, and Jamie and Joy Evans. Five grandchildren, Brynn, Jenna, T.J., Patrick and Conor, also survive. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday,...
Kasturi L. Luthra
Oct 25, 2011
Kasturi L. Luthra, age 89, of Plymouth, passed away on October 25, 2011, at St.Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. Born in Kharali, India, to parents Tejbhan and Bhudwanti. Moved to the United States in his later years, after his retirement as an economist for theAsian Development Bank. Kasturi is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sukrita. Beloved father...
Emily A. Bullotta
Oct 23, 2011
Bullotta, Emily A. passed away October 23, 2011, at the age of 93. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dominic, and her dear son, Richard C. Bullotta. She is survived by her son, Ronald (Barbara) Bullotta, and her daughters-in-law, Mary Jane Bullotta and Caroline Cassels. Also survived by her grandchildren Susan A. Bullotta, Emily Beth Chezes, and...
Jeffrey Joseph Dillon
Oct 21, 2011
Jeffrey passed away suddenly in Gaylord, Michigan, on October 21, 2011, at the age of 41. Jeffrey was born in Columbus, Indiana, on October 30, 1969, the son of Joseph H. and Beatrice A. (Walls) Dillon. Jeff graduated from Canton High School in 1987, and earned a B.S. degree from Eastern Michigan University. He joined the United States Army and...