Obituaries
Paul Douglas Raley
Mar 23, 2011
Passed away suddenly on March 23, 2011. Paul was born in Jackson, Michigan the son Ronald and Martha (Woods) Raley. One of his great joys, besides his family, was being in Michigan's wonderous north country, espcially the excitement of snowmobiling there. He is survived by his wife Karen and their children Tara (Caleb) Rogers and Ashley Bennett. He was soon...
Beatrice Ellinger
Mar 20, 2011
Passed away at her home with her family beside her on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the age of 94. She was born in Chicago, Illinois and was orphaned at an early age and along with her sister was raised by an order of Catholic Nuns. Since 1948 she has resided in Plymouth and for over 50 years was the...
Jean I. Tujaka
Mar 19, 2011
Age 86, of Livonia, passed away on March 19, 2011. Loving wife of the late Sigmund. Beloved mother ofJudi (Mark) Rippee and Donald Tujaka. Proud grandmother of Dawn (Mark) Bostwick and Alexandra Willey. Great grandmother of Cole Bostwick. Jean was a devoted homemaker, she also loved traveling ,sewing and gardening. Funeral service Thursday 11:00am from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280...
Richard C. Wells
Mar 19, 2011
Age 68, of West Bloomfield, passed away on March 19, 2011 .Born in Detroit to parents Lauren and Myra Wells. Richard graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.He wouldbecome a marketing manager for I.B.M. Richard became an accomplished author and was able to have four of his books published. An avid U of M football fan and golfer....
Audrey Amos
Mar 18, 2011
Age 76, retired school teacher from the East Detroit Schools passed away on March 18, 2011. Survived by her longtime friend Barbara Becker. Dear sister of Walter D. Amos.Loving aunt of Dr. Linda Amsden and Kenneth Amos. Also survived by her Compass Lake Community family in Florida. Friends may visit at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth...
Mary (Mitzi) Ann Yurko
Mar 14, 2011
Age 86, of Canton, passed away on March 14, 2011. Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Michelle (Allen) Jasewicz, John (Tracey) Yurko, Gerard (Gillian) Yurko and Therese (Arthur) Crandall. Proud grandmother of Janine (Jason) Luesing, James Van Gemert, Arthur, Bradley and Cameron Crandall, Tara Jasewicz, Daniel Jasewicz and Brandy (Donnell) Harlin. Great grandmother of Jordan, Chase and...
Rose Ellen Johnson
Mar 14, 2011
Age 76, of Canton, passed away on March 14, 2011. Loving wife of the late Raymond C. Johnson.Beloved mother of Kimberley(Matthew)Needham and the late Richard Sprague. Proud grandmother of Kristina, Corey and Melissa Needham. Great grandmother of Mason Wasilewski. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth. Memorials made be...
Judith A. Luczak
Mar 12, 2011
Judy passed away suddenly March 12, 2011 at home, age 64. Born December 25, 1946 in Plymouth to Glen and Helen Kisabeth. She is survived and greatly loved by her husband Jerry and her children Amy(Jason Hall)Luczak, Trudi Pheeney, Andrea Luczak, Tricia(Mike)Picklesimer and Allison Luczak. Loving grandmother of Alexis and Hannah Pheeney and Luke and Chloe Picklesimer. Dear sister of...
Robert J. Stremich
Mar 10, 2011
Robert J. Stremich, Bob 87 years old Resident of Westland, Michigan Died March 10, 2011 after a lengthy battle with liver cancer - born on March 7, 1924 in Plymouth, Michigan - Northville High School Class of 1942 - joined the United States Air Force in 1943; was a B-17 crew chief -discharged in 1946; returned to Michigan and began...
Florence E. Clixby
Mar 8, 2011
Age 93, lifelong resident of Canton, passed away on March 8, 2011. Only child of William and Annie Avery. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Wayne school district. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Loving mother of Judith Cannon. Proud grandmother of James Thomas Cannon, Barbra A. (Brian) Reis and Lydia Hackett. Great grandmother of Heather and...
Mary Jane Burd
Mar 7, 2011
Mary Jane Burd passed away March 7, 2011 at the age of 82. She was born May 14, 1928 in Plymouth to Earl and Fern Moore. Mary Jane is the beloved mother of Mark(Sandra)Burd and Allan(Mary)Burd. Dear grandmother of 3. Also survived by great grandchildren and her brother Donald(Annejean)Moore. Mary Jane was a resident of Plymouth until she married April...
Thomas Patrick O'Rourke
Mar 7, 2011
Thomas Patrick O'Rourke passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at the age of 75. Born February 22, 1936 to James Charles and Mary Ann O'Rourke. He is survived and greatly loved by his wife Mary Ellen, children Kathleen(Scott)Moore, Molly(Steve)Guikema, Thomas(Colleen)O'Rourke and Erin(Justin)Allen, grandchildren Megan and Danny Moore, Ella, Aidan, Jack and Colleen Guikema, Maggie Allen and James Thomas Allen due...
Harriett Evelyn (Lynn) Tillock
Mar 5, 2011
Age 85, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on March 5, 2011. Harriett was born in Cleveland Ohio to parents George and Harriett Fleck. During World War II she would fall in love and marry Dr. Robert A, Tillock on March 10, 1945. Both would settle in Saginaw. Together they were blessed with their daughter Barbara (Ron) Bullotta. Harriett attended the...
Albert F. Turner
Mar 4, 2011
Albert Turner, age 91, of Canton, now together forever with his beloved wife Arlene. Passed away on March 4, 2011. He was born in La Center, Kentucky to parents Everett and Mary Turner. During World War II Albert served his country in the United States Air Corp. He then went to work as a supervisor for General Motors, later retiring...
Douglas R. Fox
Mar 2, 2011
Age 55, of Plymouth, passed away March 2, 2011 . Loving husband of 28 years to Cynthia. Beloved father of Alexander and Bailey Fox. Proud uncle of Abigail (Jonathon) Madura, Amanda Fox, Joshua (Jamie) Santti, Allison Santti, Harry Santti, Heather (Brad) Baker, Melissa (Josh) Clifton and Kirsten Santti. Dear brother in law of Jody Fox, Chris (Lisa) Santti and the...
Matthew "Mike" A Gayney
Feb 22, 2011
Matthew passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 after a brief illness at the age of 94. He was born in Detroit on February 19, 1917 the son of Charles and Katherine (Baroth) Gayney. He, along with his father and brother, operated the Gayney Company which was an electrical and design company. After...
Terry Lee Hewer
Feb 21, 2011
Passed away on Monday, February 21, 2011 at his home with his family beside him after a gallent battle against cancer at the age of 57. Terry was born in Garden City, Michigan on February 28, 1953 the son of Robert and Phyllis (Wilkie) Hewer. He has spent his entire life in Michigan and has worked for the Teamsters Union...
John Charles Lasko
Feb 21, 2011
John C. Lasko passed away at his home on February 21, 2011 at the age of 90. He was born November 26, 1920 in Wayne Michigan to Valeria and Maria Lasko. In 1940 Mr. Lasko founded Republic Tool and Die in Belleville, MI. Republic grew to become the largest privately owned tool and die company in North America. Last year...
Jerome H. "Jerry" Stachowiak
Feb 21, 2011
Jerry passed away Monday, February 21, 2011 at the age of 71. He is the beloved husband of 49 years to Beverly. Dear father of Noelle(Kirk)Bowen and Amy(James)Swan. Dearest grandfather of Kaitlyn and Kendall Bowen and Connor Swan. Dear brother of David(Carole)Stachowiak, Patricia(Jerome)Felchner and Arlene Sager. He is the son of the late Henry and Esther Stachowiak. Jerry was a...
Florence Margaret Bordine
Feb 20, 2011
Florence passed away at Heartland of Ann Arbor on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at the age of 87. She was born at West Palm Beach, Florida on September 3, 1923 the daughter of Frederick and Sarah (Boyett) Stewart. In 1943 she married Roger Bordine and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Roger passed away in 1994. Florence was devoted...