Obituaries

Angela L. Bruscato

Angela L. Bruscato

Jul 21, 2011

Angela L. Bruscato, age 85, of Waukegan, Illinois, passed away on July 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Loving wife of the late Anthony. Beloved mother of Tony Bruscato and Benita (Jim) Bartlett. Proud grandmother of Sarah Bruscato, Andrew Bruscato and Elyse Bartlett. Great grandmother of Charlotte Bruscato. Dear sister of Lucille (Joe) Perino and Marie (Louis) DelMedico. Preceded...

Thomas Michael Hunt

Thomas Michael Hunt

Jul 19, 2011

Thomas Michael Hunt, age 66, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 19, 2011. Tom was born in Detroit on December 21, 1944, one of thirteen children of Michael and Mary Gladys ( Costello ) Hunt. Most of his life was spent in the Plymouth area, where he attended Plymouth High School and...

Franklin A. Engel

Franklin A. Engel

Jul 17, 2011

Franklin A. Engel, age 89, of Canton, passed away on July 17, 2011. He was born in Detroit, to parents Frank and Agnes. He proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Loving husband of 67 years to the late Dolores. Beloved father of Joyce (Steve) Andree, David Engel, Bonnie (Robert) Jaglowski and Neal (Donna) Engel. Proud...

Claude Wesley Shisler

Claude Wesley Shisler

Jul 16, 2011

Claude Wesley Shisler, age 84, passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital of Livonia on Saturday, July 16, 2011. He was born in Detroit, the son of Lawrence and Ethelyn (Horning) Shisler. Claude served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and then worked for Cadillac Motor Company at the Detroit Assembly plant for 34 years. He was...

Germaine T. Wirth

Germaine T. Wirth

Jul 13, 2011

Germaine T. Wirth, age 97, passed away July 13, 2011, at home with family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Wirth. She is greatly loved and will be missed by her family, including her two sons, Richard (Mary) Wirth and Robert (fiancee Yolanda) Wirth. She is the dearest grandmother of Susan Wirth, Shannon...

David Alan Ritchey

David Alan Ritchey

Jul 13, 2011

David Alan Ritchey passed away suddenly on July 13, 2011, at the age of 65. David was born in Detroit, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Pries) Ritchey. David worked for Wallside Windows as a repairman for 26 years. Among the special enjoyments he loved were camping, fishing and playing cards. But his real joy was in being with and...

Evelyn M. Anthony

Evelyn M. Anthony

Jul 7, 2011

Evelyn M. Anthony, age 88, of Plymouth, passed away on July 7, 2011. Loving wife of James. Beloved mother of Ron (Barbara) Meyers, Steve (Sue) Meyers, the late Steven Anthony, Lawrence Anthony and Janet (Troy) Ellis. Proud grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of four. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth, on Saturday, July 9,...

Clyde E. Trammell, Jr.

Clyde E. Trammell, Jr.

Jul 7, 2011

Clyde E. Trammell, Jr., age 89, of Plymouth, passed away on July 7, 2011. Loving husband of Ruth, and the late Maryann. Beloved father of Lynn (Chet) Will, Joan Marie Hartung, and Thomas C. (Diane) Trammell. Proud grandfather of three. Step-father of 5, and step-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Kathleen Tomsic. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00am from the Schrader-Howell Funeral...

Darlene A. Hamerink

Darlene A. Hamerink

Jul 6, 2011

Darlene A. Hamerink, age 60, of Plymouth, passed away on July 6, 2011, after a courageous eleven year battle with ovarian cancer. Loving wife of 40 years to Steven. Beloved mother of Nicole (John) Kavaliauskas. Proud grandmother of Gabrielle and Jonas. Dear sister of David Bellottie, Larry (Patricia) Bellottie and Denise (William) Szyndlar. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home,...

Jessica Danielle Dyorich

Jessica Danielle Dyorich

Jul 5, 2011

Jessica Danielle Dyorich passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, at the age of 24. Jessica was born in Dearborn on October 25, 1986, the daughter of Bonnie and Michael Dyorich. She was a precious, special child and amply gave her love to those who cared for her so dearly. She will...

Amy E. Bertrand

Amy E. Bertrand

Jul 4, 2011

Amy E. Bertrand, age 97, of Westland, passed away on July 4, 2011. She was born in Canton, to parents John and Avis Blackmore. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1931. She served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war, she went to work for Burrough's Corporation in Plymouth. She was a life member...

Mary Kathleen Wittliff

Mary Kathleen Wittliff

Jul 2, 2011

Mary Kathleen Wittliff, age 85, of Farmington Hills, passed away on July 2, 2011. Loving wife of the late Norbert J. Wittliff. Devoted mother of Kathleen Edwards. Also survived by numerous friends and extended family members. Visitation from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main, Plymouth, on Thursday, July 14, 2011, beginning at 10:00am until time of funeral service at...

Virginia Mae Robertson

Virginia Mae Robertson

Jun 29, 2011

Virginia Mae Robertson, age 89, of Plymouth, passed away on June 29, 2011. She was born in Livonia, to parents Marvin and Adella Criger. She worked for Burrough's in Plymouth for over 20 years. Beloved mother of Sylvie Dellamott, Marvin Lee Robertson, Linda (Jim) Estep, Sharron Newport and Jaryn (Georgia) Robertson. Proud grandmother of 11, and great grandmother of 10....

Elvira Rose  "Jo" Link

Elvira Rose "Jo" Link

Jun 29, 2011

Elvira Rose "Jo" Link passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at Angela Hospice in Livonia. Jo was born in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of Joseph and Sebastiana (Longordo) Chide. She graduated from Fordson High School in Dearborn. Jo worked for Ford Motor Company in accounting, retiring in 1997 after 42 years service to the company. She belonged to many...

John Patrick Stewart

John Patrick Stewart

Jun 27, 2011

John Patrick Stewart passed away June 27, 2011. He is survived and greatly loved by Kari Bricker. He is the dear cousin of Briane Carter and Eileen Smith. John attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He later graduated from Oregon State University. John retired in April...

Gladys Ann Gyorke

Gladys Ann Gyorke

Jun 26, 2011

Passed away at her home on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the age of 88. Gladys was born in Detroit, the daughter of John and Catherine (Brush) Powers, on October 21, 1922. Her joy and happiness was tending to her husband and her four sons. After her husband's death, she went to work at St. Mary Mercy Hospital as a...

Barry Turner,  Jr.

Barry Turner, Jr.

Jun 23, 2011

Barry Turner, Jr., age 72, of Howell, passed away on June 23, 2011, with his family at his side. He was born in Jackson, Kentucky, to parents Barry and Mittie Turner. Barry retired from Ford Motor Company after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing, but most of all he loved the Detroit Red Wings. He...

William L. Donohue

William L. Donohue

Jun 15, 2011

William L. Donohue, passed away June 15, 2011, at the age of 87. He is the beloved husband of Roberta and the late Julia. Dear father of William (Sylvia), Dennis (Pamela), Terry (Peggy), John, Julie (Michael) Corcoran, Sandy Christin, Charles (Roxanne) England, Robert England and Linda (Jim) Ferrett. William was born May 8, 1924, in Plymouth, to Ernest D. and...

Mary S. White

Mary S. White

Jun 13, 2011

Mary S. White, age 93, of Plymouth, passed away on June 13, 2011. Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of Robert (Suzanne) White, John (Pearl) White and Susan (Coye) Carver. Proud grandmother of 8, and great grandmother of 10. Preceded in death by her precious son Dennis. Visitation Tuesday from 6-9pm with a Rosary service at 7pm from...

Eugene P. Kirby

Eugene P. Kirby

Jun 5, 2011

Eugene P. Kirby, age 83, of Bay City, Michigan, passed away on June 5, 2011. Born in Detroit, to parents Michael and Helen Kirby. Eugene retired from Ford Motor Company after many years of dedicated service. Mr. Kirby will lie in state on Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd., Plymouth, from 1:00pm until time...