Obituaries
Kay Ann Willis
Feb 23, 2024
Kay Ann Willis passed away February 23, 2024 at the age of 80. She was born November 21, 1943 in Lake Odessa, Michigan to Eugene and Margaret (Kerr) Spencer. She is loved and will be missed by her sons Jeff (Lisa) Willis and Jon Wooley and her granddaughter Natalie Willis. Kay was preceded in death by her son Joel Willis,...
Chuck Badnarik
Feb 22, 2024
Chuck Badnarik, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 66. Chuck was born on April 6, 1957, and departed from this world on February 22, 2024. He leaves behind cherished memories that will forever be treasured by all who knew him.
Chuck was born in East Chicago, Indiana. He attended Hammond Clark High School and...
James Robert Clark
Feb 22, 2024
James Robert Clark, age 92 of Livonia passed away on February 22, 2024. He was born in Detroit on August 1, 1931.
He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Beverly Ann Clark who passed away March 1, 2020; loving father of two daughters – Linda (Jim) Bynum and Diane (the late Jim) Prieskorn; proud grandfather of Jason...
Peggy L. Wingard
Feb 20, 2024
Peggy Wingard, age 86 of Plymouth, Michigan passed away on February 20, 2024. She was born on August 9, 1937 in Plymouth, Michigan to her parents, the late Ruth G. (née Hobbins) and Edwin Wingard.
She was the beloved and devoted best friend, partner and companion of the late Larry Wilhelmi for over thirty years; loving mother of three children –...
John S. Peter
Feb 19, 2024
John S. Peter, 68, of Plymouth, MI died on 19 February, 2024.
He was born in 1955 to Robert and Zelma Peter in Quincy, IL. John attended Garden City High School (Class of ‘73) before studying Art at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. John was an avid musician and loved all things related to automotive racing. John...
Matthew Franz Dobos
Feb 18, 2024
Matthew Franz Dobos
January 25, 1984 – February 18, 2024
Matthew Dobos, age 40, of Schaumburg, Ill., passed away on February 18, 2024. Matt was surrounded by his parents and siblings as he entered into rest after a long illness.
Matt was born the middle of three children to Otto and Carol Dobos of Livonia, Mich., where he grew up and attended Livonia...
Sylvia Isabelle Strapps-Coon
Feb 17, 2024
Sylvia Isabelle Strapps-Coon, age 88 of Plymouth passed away on February 17, 2024.
She was born on December 21, 1935 in Hamilton, Ontario Canada to her parents, the late Beatrice Maud (née Crofts) and Wilsey Walter Strapps.
All who knew Sylvia would agree that first and foremost, “Sylvia was truly an English Lady.” She was polite, refined, educated and held a Bachelor’s...
Ropi Pando
Feb 14, 2024
Ropi Pando, age 88, of Canton passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1935 in Korce, Albania to his parents, the late Maria (Prifti) and Pando Ristani.
Ropi moved from Albania to the United States and settled in Canton, Michigan in 2013. He had a very successful career as a carpenter. He enjoyed working with his...
Geno Remo Zeni
Feb 13, 2024
Geno Remo Zeni passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 100 years old. He was born on March 7, 1923 in Detroit MI and lived most of his life in this area with homes in Dearborn, Inkster, Livonia, and Canton. He lived in Lakeland FL for 20 years during retirement, but returned to Michigan when he...
Noreen Sheila Blahovec
Feb 12, 2024
Noreen S. Blahovec, age 93 of Plymouth passed away on February 12, 2024. She was born in Dearborn, Michigan to her parents, the late Hannah (née McCarthy) and Thomas O’Connor.
She is the the beloved and devoted wife of the late Norman Blahovec who passed away on October 12, 2010. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her...
Dorothy E. Parmentier
Feb 11, 2024
Dorothy E. Parmentier, age 92 of Novi passed away on February 11, 2024. She was born on June 9, 1931 to her parents, the Eva "Goldie" (nee Martin) and John McLaughlin. Dorothy is the beloved and devoted wife of the late William "Bill" Parmentier. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her sister Evelyn McLaughlin.
In 1960,...
Diane B. Reding
Feb 8, 2024
Diane B. Reding, a beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2024. Born on May 26, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Helen (nee O’bryan) and Joseph Kaiser. Diane's siblings were an integral part of her life as well. She shared a special bond with each of them:...
Leola Wertanen
Feb 6, 2024
Leola Lenore (Gustafson) Wertanen was born July 21, 1927, in Cedarville, Michigan. Lenore died at age 96 on February 6, 2024. She passed in her apartment in Plymouth under Hospice Care.
She is preceded in death by her parents: John and Esther Gustafson
Siblings: Elmer Everet (Gus) Gustafson of Detroit, MI,
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Borys Joseph Melnyk
Feb 5, 2024
Borys Joseph Melnyk, age 71 of Plymouth passed away on February 5, 2024.
Borys was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 4, 1952 to his parents, the late Daria (née Horoshko) and Myroslav Melnyk. He is the beloved and devoted husband of Carol A. Nowacki. Borys is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his brother, Marco Melnyk, his...
Alexander Aposchanski
Feb 5, 2024
Alexander Aposchanski, age 85 of Northville passed away on February 5, 2024.
He was born on August 29, 1938 in Poland to his parents Irene (née Tschaidze) and George Aposchanski.
Alexander is the beloved and devoted husband of 61 years to his wife Sophie; loving father of two children – Dana Sandor and Nicole (Scott) Young and proud grandfather of Annalie Sandor...
Heidi Christine Mier-Brandemuehl
Feb 4, 2024
Dr. Heidi C. Mier, D.V.M. was a dedicated veterinarian and passionate advocate for holistic veterinary medicine. She passed away on February 4, 2024. Heidi was born on May 23, 1962, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her unwavering commitment to improving the well-being of animals through her extensive knowledge and expertise will be missed by her family, friends, colleagues, and the countless lives...
Adam Schaefer
Feb 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Jordan Schaefer, born on November 16, 1983, in Defiance, Ohio. Adam passed away on February 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Adam is survived by his loving parents, Gary and Susan Schaefer, and his siblings Blaine McDowell, Brent Schaefer, and Jordan Schaefer. Adam...
James Adam Simpson
Feb 2, 2024
James Adam Simpson, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at the age of 70 on February 2, 2024, in Garden City, Michigan. He leaves behind his loving wife of 37 years Carol and son Daniel.
James dedicated an impressive 40 years of his life to the Ford Motor Company. As an electrician, he tirelessly served the company finishing his...
Nick Johnson
Jan 25, 2024
Nick Johnson, born on September 15, 2003, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, tragically passed away on January 25, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many. Nick's sudden departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.
Described as outgoing and full of life, Nick had an infectious personality that lit up any...
Ronald William Hubbs
Jan 24, 2024
Ronald William Hubbs passed peacefully on January 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Michigan on August 7, 1941 to Albert and Lorena Hubbs. Ron is survived by his spouse Gerrie Hubbs (nee’ Krumm) his daughters Shana Grife (Dr. David Grife) and Lara Bouse (Michael Bouse) his step-children Laurie, Lance and Blake Fox, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Ronald was...





