Obituaries

Clara Nell Dethloff

Clara Nell Dethloff

Sep 5, 2011

Clara Nell Dethloff, age 85, passed away on the evening of September 5, 2011, at St Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. Clara was born in Haversham, Georgia, on May 19, 1926, the daughter of Clarence and Genette (Tench) Forester. She worked for Burrough's in Plymouth as a Quality Control Inspector. She loved to play Bingo and cards, and gardening brought...

John Luke Cunniff

John Luke Cunniff

Sep 5, 2011

John L. Cunniff, 68, passed away at his home in Park Ridge, Illinois on Monday, September 5, 2011. John was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 2, 1943, the son of John I. and Helen ( Foley ) Cunniff. Times of memorial service will be announced later.

Janet Mary Gebski

Janet Mary Gebski

Sep 4, 2011

Janet Mary Gebski, age 53, of Livonia, passed away at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, on September 4, 2011. Loving daughter of Alfred Gebski and the late Sylvia. Beloved sister of Nancy McNeil and Gary (Lynne) Gebski. She is also survived by her uncles, Raymond Kobylarz and Mike (Wanda) Gebski; her aunt, Barbara Kerr; her niece, Nicole McNeil; her...

John "Rich" Cabauatan

John "Rich" Cabauatan

Sep 2, 2011

Rich Cabauatan, age 83, of Plymouth, passed away on September 2, 2011. Loving husband of 36 years to Leslie. Beloved father of John (Patty), Glenn (Jackie), Dale (Marilyn) and Scott (Melissa). Proud grandfather of 6, and great-grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Dolly Javier and Arlene (Joe) Codilla. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth,...

Marvin Robertson

Marvin Robertson

Aug 30, 2011

Arrangements are pending.

Lawrence Rakozy

Lawrence Rakozy

Aug 30, 2011

Lawrence Rakozy, age 65, of Plymouth, passed away on August 30, 2011. Loving husband of Catherine. Beloved father of Mark (Christiane), Matthew (Nicole), Jennifer (Timothy) Hall and Jonathan (Nicole). Proud grandfather of Jack Hall, Max Rakozy, Sabrina Hall, Audry Rakozy and Elisabeth Rakozy. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday 10:30am from Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church,...

James C. "Jim" Bell

James C. "Jim" Bell

Aug 23, 2011

Jim Bell, age 77, passed away at home on August 23, 2011. He was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan, on March 25, 1934, to Stanley and Tekla Cieminska Bell. Jim was a 40 year resident of Westland, Michigan. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Livonia Transmission after 35 years as a Job Setter. He served his country in the United...

Robert A. Thatcher

Robert A. Thatcher

Aug 20, 2011

Robert A. Thatcher of Livonia, passed away at the age of 87, on August 20, 2011. He was born in Detroit, to parents Henry and Carrie Thatcher. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He participated in action at Tarawa, Gilbert Islands, Saipan, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. He was wounded in action June 27, 1944, and July...

Elizabeth Ellen Taylor

Elizabeth Ellen Taylor

Aug 18, 2011

Elizabeth Ellen Taylor, age 82, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2011, at Marywood Nursing Home in Livonia. Elizabeth was born in Todd County, Minnesota, on October 28, 1928, the daughter of Hugh and Lessie (Denniston) Kelly. The family moved to Michigan when she was fourteen, and she graduated from Plymouth Central High School. In January of 1952, she married Kenneth...

Kenneth LeRoy Wheeler

Kenneth LeRoy Wheeler

Aug 16, 2011

Kenneth LeRoy Wheeler of Plymouth, MI, passed away at his home on August 16, 2011. Born in Sciota, Illinois, on February 11, 1920, to Lawrence Oliver and Una May (VanOrder) Wheeler, the Wheelers moved to Fremont, MI, where Ken grew up and attended the Fremont schools, graduating in 1937. He married Agnes E. Carlson of White Cloud, on October 12,...

Grace K. Davies

Grace K. Davies

Aug 15, 2011

Grace K. Davies, age 84, of Livonia, passed away on August 15, 2011. She was born in Canton, NC, to parents Albert and Blanche Christy. Beloved wife of over 56 years to Norm. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Migdalia) Davies and Vanessa Hoye. Step mother of Jacquie (Randy) Weddle and Pamela (John) Kerr. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Jerod, Isaac, Peter, Benjamin,...

Marjorie M. Palombo

Marjorie M. Palombo

Aug 11, 2011

Marjorie M. Palombo, age 90, of Novi, formerly of Plymouth, passed away on August 11, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Carol Woods, Paul Jr. (Betty) Palombo and Joanne (John) Watterson. Proud grandmother of Jessie Watterson, Tom Woods, Chris Watterson and his fiancee Xenia, Tim (Colleen) Woods, Jennifer (John) Marcon, David and Nick Palombo. Great-grandmother of...

Edna Faye Hensley

Edna Faye Hensley

Aug 11, 2011

Edna Faye Hensley, passed away at her home with her family beside her on Thursday, August 11, 2011, at the age of 71. Faye, as she was known, was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, on February 17, 1940, the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Fowler) Joslin. For years she owned a beauty salon. She is survived by her children, Tommy (...

Jean Vivian Champe

Jean Vivian Champe

Aug 10, 2011

Jean V. Champe, age 93, passed away at Waltonwood of Canton, on Wednesday, August 10, 2011. She was born in Plymouth, on October 29, 1917, the daughter of Evered and Grace ( Wise ) Jolliffe. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1935, and then from Michigan State Normal College, now Eastern Michigan University. Together with her husband Robert, they...

Ann Cude

Ann Cude

Aug 7, 2011

Ann Cude, owner of Chuck's Service Center in Plymouth, passed away at her home with her family at her bedside on August 7, 2011. She was born in Salem, Michigan, to parents Raymond and Eva Speers. She was the beloved wife of 46 years to the late Charles. From 1960 to 1974, Ann and Charles operated Chuck's Marathon Station located...

Ralph Stephen Silver

Ralph Stephen Silver

Aug 7, 2011

Ralph Stephen Silver, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2011, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Ralph was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on January 4, 1923, the son of William John Murray and Mary Sophia ( Stephen) Silver. He enjoyed a carefree childhood in the Port Huron area, completing high school and attending business...

Janice Marie Moszynski

Janice Marie Moszynski

Aug 7, 2011

Janice M. Moszynski, age 55, of Plymouth, passed away at Angela Hospice Care Center in Livonia, on August 7, 2011, with her beloved husband Gary at her side. She is the dear daughter of Ray and Shirley Kulesza. Dear sister of Jim (Kathy) Kulesza, Dave (Anne) Kulesza, and Linda (Mick) Bodrie. Dear daughter-in-law of Dorothy Moszynski, and sister-in-law of Dora...

Mary V. Davis

Mary V. Davis

Aug 5, 2011

Mary V. Davis, of Plymouth, passed away at the age of 85, on August 5, 2011, at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. She was born in Salem, West Virginia, to parents Royal and Faye Varner. Beloved wife of 42 years to the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Chuck (Michelle) Davis, Art (Laurie) Davis and Anne (Paul Murphy) Davis. Proud...

Rolland Edward LaHaie, Jr.

Rolland Edward LaHaie, Jr.

Aug 1, 2011

Rolland passed away at Brian's Home Hospice in Davison, on Monday, August 1, 2011. He was born in Cheboygan, on July 9, 1935, the son of Rolland Sr. and Gladys (Kitchen) LaHaie. He worked as a toolmaker in the automotive field. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date in Cheboygan, where he will be laid to rest...

Rosemary E. Zuberi

Rosemary E. Zuberi

Jul 31, 2011

Rosemary E. Zuberi, of Plymouth, passed away on July 31, 2011. Beloved wife of Habib for over 48 years. Loving mother of Shaheena Zuberi and Shahnaz (Bill) Broucek. Proud grandmother of Alayna, Hannah and Billy Broucek. Dear sister of Helen Pavlak, Nancy Boone and Susan Tidwell. Rosemary was born in Pana, Illinois, to parents Arthur and Mary McClain. She was...