Obituaries

Barbara J. Bush

Barbara J. Bush

Jul 29, 2011

Barbara J. Bush, age 65, of Plymouth, passed away July 29, 2011. She was born in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of Clyde Blanche (Lark) Thrasher. She grew up in Dearborn, and met her husband, Donald E. Bush, at the Dearborn Youth Center. They dated for five years and married on June 11, 1966. Barbara attended Detroit Business College and worked...

Arlene W. Allan

Arlene W. Allan

Jul 28, 2011

Arlene passed away on July 28, 2011, at the age of 89, at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia. She was born in Dearborn, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary E. ( Cocking ) Allan. She resided in Dearborn before moving to the Plymouth area. She worked as a secretary-supervisor for the New York Central Railroad, retiring in...

James Anthony Dray

James Anthony Dray

Jul 27, 2011

James Anthony Dray of Redford Township and Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully July 27, 2011, in Naples, Florida, where he had been residing the past year. James was born November 14, 1922, in Buffalo, New York. James honorably served his country in the United States Air Force as a B24 tail gunner during World War II. He flew thirty-seven missions...

Gary John Close

Gary John Close

Jul 25, 2011

Gary passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the age of 57. He was born in Wyandotte, the son John and Joyce (Hardin) Close, on January 27, 1954. He resided in the Plymouth area his entire life and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1972. During his high school years, he thrived in...

Barbara Louise Kennedy

Barbara Louise Kennedy

Jul 25, 2011

Barbara Louise Kennedy passed away at her home on July 25, 2011, at the age of 71. Barbara was born in Insull, Kentucky, on March 26, 1940, the daughter of Gomer and Ruby (Dearing) Walker. The family moved to Michigan when she was five. In 1960, she married Donald, the love of her life. He passed away in 1992. The...

Charles H. Stevenson

Charles H. Stevenson

Jul 24, 2011

Charles H. Stevenson, age 80, of Pinckney, passed away on July 24, 2011. Loving husband of 53 years to the late Geraldine. Beloved father of Pamela Stevenson, Kimberly (Marc Kearsing) Stevenson, Charles K. Stevenson and Roger (Julie) Stevenson. Proud grandfather of Kasey Cantwell, EJ Robson, Rachel, Rebecca and Colin Stevenson. Dear brother of John (Pat) Stevenson. Mr. Stevenson founded the...

Isadorah B. Leiper

Isadorah B. Leiper

Jul 21, 2011

Isadorah B. Leiper, age 86, of Plymouth, passed away on July 21, 2011. She was born in Detroit, to parents Charles and Mary Leiper, on September 19, 1924. For over twenty years, Isadorah called Tonquish Creek Manor in Plymouth her home. A private service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth.

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....