Obituaries

Nov 14, 2023

Kenneth Jacobs, 79, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023.  Ken was born April 21, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan to Andrew and Mildred Jacobs.

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne and her two children Melissa Snyder (Jeff Snyder) and Michelle DeYoung (Mike DeYoung) and his former wife June Jacobs and their two children Andy Jacobs (Hillary Jacobs) and Jeff...

Nov 14, 2023

James W. Duty, age 85 of Salem Township passed away on November 14th, 2023.

James was born on April 24th, 1938 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The son of Velma Jean and Edward L. Duty. James was a beloved and devoted husband to Rosalie Duty until the day she passed on February 10th, 2015. He was the loving father of James...

Nov 13, 2023

Nov 12, 2023

Michael Edward Hubert, age 82 and lifelong resident of Michigan, passed away November 12, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan.   Mike is survived by his four children, Kelly J. Scotti, Jeffrey D. Hubert, Matthew J. Hubert (Daphne), and Neil P. Hubert (Julie), his grandchildren Michael and Lauren Scotti, Porter Hubert, Sofia Hubert, and Brett...

Nov 11, 2023

Doris Marie Widmaier, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on June 10, 1933, in Stone Church Village, Pennsylvania to her parents Paul and Margaret Fisher. 

Doris deeply cherished her family and friends. She was happily married to her late husband Richard for an incredible 65 years. Their love and bond served...

Nov 8, 2023

Shailesh J. Pathak, 73 of Westland Michigan passed away on November 8, 2023.

Shailesh was born on February 1, 1950 in Baroda, India. He grew up in India and graduated from MS University in Baroda with a Masters Degree in Microbiology.  

He enjoyed spending time with his friends and loved ones. Everyone loved when he was on the grill...

Nov 3, 2023

Michael James Hosch, a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all, passed away on November 3, 2023, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He was born on April 27, 1983, in Detroit, Michigan. Michael's family and friends are heartbroken by the loss of this larger than life and kind-hearted individual.

Michael was known for his vibrant, fun-loving, and caring personality. He...

Oct 29, 2023

Barbara Ann Sulkowski, age 93 of Plymouth passed away on October 29, 2023.  She was born on March 8, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and lovingly raised by her parents, the late Julia B. (née Carsten) and F. Richard Wren.

Barbara is the beloved and devoted wife of Louis Truesdell.  She is pre-deceased by her first husband, Edward Z. Sulkowski.  Barbara...

Oct 29, 2023

Harold J. Thomas, Sr., age 81 of Westland passed away on October 29, 2023.  He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 20, 1942 to his parents, the late Irene (née Mundinger) and Joseph Thomas.

Harold is the beloved and devoted husband of 61 years to Sharron (née Zander) Thomas; loving father of three children – Deborah (Chuck) Stevens, Harold...

Oct 26, 2023

Mary C. White, librarian, editor and opera lover, died on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 in Pinckney, Mich. 

Born in Boston, Mary lived in Callicoon, N.Y. for nearly 50 years and considered it home even after she moved to Michigan to be closer to family.

After moving to Callicoon in 1967, Mary took a job as a librarian at Delaware Valley...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Charlene was born on February 21, 1934, to her parents Fern and Charles Shank. She passed away surrounded in peace and love on October 26, 2023. She was the beloved bride of Joe Starr. They raised their six children in Taylor, MI and have resided at Sunrise of Northville for the last five years. Charlene was preceded in death...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Marianne Amber Honey Carmody passed away October 25, 2023 at the age of 74.  She was born May 23, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee to James Ellis and Nancy Pauline (Jones) Manis.  She is deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her daughter Erica (Allen) Duff, her grandchildren Zachary Duff, Alyssa (Jacob) London and her great granddaughter Rayella London. ...

Oct 23, 2023

Darlene M. Little, age 86 of Plymouth, passed away on October 23, 2023.  She was born in Kalamazoo on March 31, 1937

Darlene is the beloved and devoted wife of 63 years to the late Karl Lenard Little who passed away on February 14, 2021; loving mother of Leonard (Dorothy) Little and the late Jeffrey Little; proud grandmother of Nicole...

Oct 22, 2023

Jane Bell, age 95 of Canton passed away on October 22, 2023.  Jane was born on January 1, 1928  in Beccaria, Pennsylvania to her parents, the late Bertha Ellen (née Wild) and Archibald T. Marshall.  She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Marlin Watson and Frank Bell.  She is preceded in death by her son, Douglas Watson. ...

Oct 22, 2023

Melvin C. Gutherie, Jr. age 91 of Plymouth passed away on October 22, 2023.  Melvin was born on June 10, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Vera (née Gunnel) and Melvin Gutherie. 

He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Patricia Jean Gutherie; loving father of Melvin C. (Bernadette) Gutherie, III, Sharon R. (Kevin) Galliker...

Oct 19, 2023

 

Frances Quinn, a loving and one-of-a-kind matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents, Vincent and Frances (nee' Lombardo) Cassisa.Fran shared 58 years of marriage with her late husband Jack, modeling a strong and close relationship for their children John (Shannon) Quinn, Cheryl (Steve) Cowherd,...

Oct 18, 2023

Vernita E. Haig, age 90 of Westland, passed away on October 18, 2023.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 2, 1932 to her parents, the late Maude (née Brown) and George Haig.

Loving and devoted mother of Kathryn Thom, Richard (Janice) Weidman, John (Debbie) Weidman, Michael Weidman, Patricia (Scott) Pemberton and James (Kelley)Weidman. 

Proud grandmother of Jimmy (Deana) Cavan,...

Oct 16, 2023

Ray Dickinson, aged 88 of Livonia passed away on October 16, 2023.

He was born on March 9, 1935 in Dearborn, Michigan to Lula Arlene (née Weaver) and Leslie Alexis “Lec” Dickinson. He grew up in rural northern Michigan where he attended one room schoolhouses and developed a deep and lasting love for the outdoors. His childhood would later provide...

Oct 12, 2023

Griffin James Brown, born January 24, 2022 to his loving and devoted parents Ryan & Kim Brown, passedaway unexpectedly on October 12, 2023. Griffin is survived by his loving grandparents Sherri & Ray Zoiaand Danie &  Paul Brown. Great grandson of Robert Breaugh. Precious nephew of Suzette (Ryan) Schimmand Sarah (Todd) Crowley. Also survived by cousins Scarlett Schimm, Logan Schimm...

Oct 11, 2023

Geraldine “Geri” Vollmer of Plymouth passed away on October 11, 2023.  She was born on September 4, 1926, in Bay City, Michigan, to her parents the late Theresa (nee Hunt) and Daniel Tanney.  Geri is the beloved and devoted wife of 52 years of the late Robert Vollmer, loving mother of two children, Celeste (Fred) Hoitash and Carla (Todd Bills)...