Obituaries

Virginia Desoff

Virginia Desoff

Jul 2, 2023

Virginia Desoff, age 106 of Plymouth, passed away on July 2, 2023.  Virginia was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 27, 1917.

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Carl Desoff who passed away February 23, 2001.  Virginia is the loving mother of Robert G. Desoff.  She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by...

Sarojini Srivastava

Sarojini Srivastava

Jun 30, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, a pillar of strength and an embodiment of love, faith and selflessness.  She left this earthly realm on June 30, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten.    

 

Sarojini was a...

Linda "Gail" Curtiss

Linda "Gail" Curtiss

Jun 25, 2023

Linda "Gail" Curtiss, a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and a cherished member of the community passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2023, at the age of 76. She was surrounded by her family and friends who loved her dearly. Born on December 1st, 1946, Gail grew up in Plymouth and made countless memories with her family and friends throughout the...

William Ralph Rowley, Jr.

William Ralph Rowley, Jr.

Jun 24, 2023

William Ralph Rowley, Jr., age 55 of Redford passed away on June 24, 2023. 

Billy was born on June 13, 1968 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, William Rowley and Sandra (Robert) Gairdner.  He is the loving and devoted father of three children – Amber Rowley, Stephani Rowley and Alexis Rowley; proud grandfather of Kya, Camryn, Caiden, Jacob, Anya, Ella...

Terence "Terry" James Long

Terence "Terry" James Long

Jun 16, 2023

Terence “Terry” James Long has passed away at the age of 73.  He was born in Detroit on March 19, 1950 to the late James and Eloise Long.  Terry graduated from Thurston High School in 1968 and attended Oakland Community College.  As the owner of AmCar in Westland, Michigan, he will always be remembered as an honest, kind and hardworking man...

Janet Kolusk Steiner

Janet Kolusk Steiner

Jun 15, 2023

Janet Kolusk Steiner

May 22, 1974 – June 15, 2023

Janet Kolusk Steiner, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 49. She was born on May 22, 1974, in Detroit Michigan and is survived by her children Trey, Angel, Amber, and Cierra. Her brothers Kenneth Kolusk and Steven Kolusk also survive her.Janet will be missed by many....

Lou Urli

Lou Urli

Jun 14, 2023

Lou Urli, age 76 of Plymouth passed away on June 14, 2023.  Lou was born on July 21, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, the late Emma (née Golles) and Oliver Urli.

He is the beloved and devoted husband to Sandra (née Lipka) Urli for 48 years. They were married on September 21, 1974 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Alfreda F. Bolf

Alfreda F. Bolf

Jun 12, 2023

Alfreda F. Bolf, age 95 of Plymouth Township, Michigan passed away on June 12, 2023.  Alfreda was born on March 4, 1928 in Hamtramck, Michigan to her parents, the late Mary (née Srkoch) and Andrew Podnar. 

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Lewis Bolf; loving mother of Lewis (Natalie) Bolf; proud grandmother of Katie Guerrero.  Alfreda...

Shawki Younis Odish

Shawki Younis Odish

Jun 12, 2023

Shawki Younis Odish, age 80 of Plymouth passed away on June 12, 2023 surrounded by family.

Shawki was born to Younis and Daisy Odish on August 25, 1942 in Baghdad, Iraq.  He is the loving and devoted husband of the late Margaret Odish; loving father of his three children, Tony, Ronny and Natalia (Les Bodnar) and proud grandfather of Charlize...

Linda Ellen Riikonen

Linda Ellen Riikonen

Jun 11, 2023

Linda Ellen Riikonen, age 76 of Westland passed away on June 11, 2023.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 14, 1947 to her parents, the late Clara (née Palm) and Hubbert Burgoyne.  Linda is the beloved and devoted wife of 52 years to Ronald Riikonen; loving mother of two children – Stephen (Kathleen) Riikonen and Stacey (William) Sharp. ...

Dewayne M. Becker

Dewayne M. Becker

Jun 6, 2023

Dewayne M. Becker peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023.  He was born on November 30, 1929, to his loving parents in Northville, Michigan.Dewayne was a diligent and hardworking man throughout his life. He graduated from Plymouth High School and was a proud alumnus. After completing his education, he joined Stroh's Beer and worked tirelessly for many years. Alongside that,...

Jackueline M. Donelson

Jackueline M. Donelson

Jun 5, 2023

Jacqueline LeClair Donelson, age 91, passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2023 in Livonia, Michigan. Jackie was born on September 30th, 1932 to Valmar LeClair and Jean Longtin in Ferndale, Michigan.

Jackie worked for General Motors and was also employed as a caregiver. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, quilting and loved animals. She owned horses and cats. Jackie had three siblings,...

Lou Ann Smith

Lou Ann Smith

Jun 2, 2023

 

Our loving mother, Lou Ann Smith (Sousa), left this earth on Friday, June 2nd 2023, after a brief period of hospitalization and hospice care. She fought valiantly until it was time for the Lord to call her home.

She was born in Ann Arbor MI on November 16, 1940, to Walter and Eileen Sousa (Hoppe).  Lou Ann married the...

Laureen "Laurie" Davis

Laureen "Laurie" Davis

Jun 2, 2023

 

Laureen (Laurie) Davis passed away on June 2nd, 2023 at the age of 64 in Northville, Michigan. She was born on December 7th, 1958 in Minnetonka, Minnesota to her parents the late Darrel and Joyce Upton. She was married to her loving husband, Art Davis, at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Michigan on August 21st, 1982, with whom...

Ralph Leroy Robinson, Jr.

Ralph Leroy Robinson, Jr.

Jun 1, 2023

Ralph L. Robinson, Jr., passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Livonia, Michigan to Ralph L. Robinson and Irene R. (née Hurkett) Robinson. He was the youngest of four children.

A graduate of Bentley High School, Class of '59, he met the love of his life, Laurie...

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

Jun 1, 2023

 

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau

August 9, 1927 – June 1, 2023

Helen LaVerne Paisley Trudeau, loving wife and mother passed away on June 1st, 2023 at her home in Northville, Michigan. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 9th, 1927 to her wonderful parents Helen Patz and Walter Moble Paisley. LaVerne loved and cared for those around her....

Gary Lynn Krueger

Gary Lynn Krueger

May 30, 2023

Dr. Gary Lynn Krueger D.C., a Northville Township resident died May 30th, 2023.

Gary was born on July 28, 1941 in Highland Park, Michigan to Fred E. Krueger and Verna E. Courts Krueger. He was the oldest of six children.  

Gary graduated from Southfield High School in June of 1959. He followed his grandfather and uncle into the chiropractic...

Nicholas W. Brennan

Nicholas W. Brennan

May 27, 2023

Nicholas W. Brennan, a beloved family man and devoted friend, passed away on May 27th, 2023 at his home in Plymouth, Michigan at the age of 38. In 2020, Nick was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer. Nick fought a courageous 3 year battle defying the doctors expectations. When asked what kept him fighting he simply said,...

Sebby J. Harrison

Sebby J. Harrison

May 26, 2023

Sebby J. Harrison, a homemaker, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 in Plymouth Township, Michigan at the age of 85. Sebby was born on February 17, 1938 in Spangler, Pennsylvania. She married Charles Harrison and they celebrated almost 50 years of marriage before Charles’s passing.Sebby was well-known for her love for her children and family as well as her...

Catherine E. Kelly

Catherine E. Kelly

May 26, 2023

 

Catherine E. Kelly, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on May 26th, 2023 in Westland, Michigan at the age of 71. Catherine was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on November 1st, 1951 to Frederick and Lottie Hiles.Growing up in Michigan, Catherine had a great sense of humor that endeared her to everyone she met. Shortly after Graduating High...