Obituaries
Mary Lou Johnson
Jun 9, 2020
Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, Mary Lou was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI. During her time in middle and high school, she was a drum major in the marching band and very active in the Girl Scouts. She married Doug Johnson in 1966, after they both graduated from MSU. She taught at Cooper Elementary for 4 years...
Dennis William Bila
Jun 9, 2020
On the morning of June 9, 2020, a man who was a great husband, father, grandfather, educator and civic leader left his final mark. Extraordinarily gifted at mathematics at a young age -- tutoring high school students while in elementary school -- Dennis William Bila lived a life filled with adventure; amazing personal, professional and civic engagement accomplishments; and had...
Amelia "Amy" Langkabel
Jun 7, 2020
Amelia “Amy” Langkabel. Age 93 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at her home with her family surrounding her on June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of Leigh Langkabel and the late Bernie Kost. Loving mother of Cindy Miles, David (Elaine) Kost and the late Linda Kost. Stepmother of Connie (Jerry) Cole, Joseph (Irene) Langkabel, JoAnn (Kevin) Wilson, Leigh J. (Kristi) Langkabel,...
Jennifer L. Bicknell
Jun 4, 2020
Jennie Bicknell lived a courageous life that embraced love of family and friends and the sheer joy of living, even in the face of adversity. She lived every day to the fullest and inspired all who had the fortune of knowing her to do so as well. She married, had two children and created a family filled with love, support,...
Nicholas Morakeas
Jun 3, 2020
Nicholas Morakeas, age 80 of Canton, passed away on June 3, 2020. He was born on August 12, 1939 in Athens, Greece to his parents, Harry and Kleo (née Mavromati) Morakeas. After his arrival to the United States, Nicholas entered into the Military and proudly served in the United States Army from 1960 until 1964. In his free time, he...
Mary Lou Woodard
May 29, 2020
Mary Lou Woodard (née Lackey), age 86 of Plymouth passed away on May 29, 2020. Mary Lou was born in Bowlesville, Illinois on July 3, 1933 to her parents, Charles R. and Celia (née Palmer) Lackey. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Melvin Woodard and companion, George Hamitt; loving mother of Sandra Woodard and proud grandmother...
Robert Morrison Neil
May 28, 2020
Bob was born in Caspian, MI in the Upper Peninsula on January 2, 1929 to the late Harris and Helen (née Morrison) Neil. He is survived by his loving family including wife Joanne (Washburn) Neil; daughters Helen (Tom) Frederickson, Jeanine (Chris) Raquet and Margaret (Jim) Kolb; grandchildren Neil (Brittany Vernier) Frederickson, Laura (Anthony) Tonge and Danielle Raquet; great granddaughter Piper...
Marjorie Bethene Smith
May 24, 2020
Marjorie Bethene Smith (Wolfram) was born on June 20, 1930 and went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on May 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rodger and her three sons, Rodger Jr., Ron, and Rodney. Marge was loved dearly by her son, Rock Smith and his family (Tammy, Tyler, and...
Molly Cooke
May 23, 2020
Molly Ann Cooke, age 82 of Southfield passed away on May 23, 2020. She was born January 25, 1938 in Philadelphia,PA to the late James and Lillian (Minor) Cooke. Molly is the beloved mother of Marie Cooke, Katherine Cooke Beitner, Elizabeth Blair (Michael Kelter), and Selma Blair; loving Grandma of James Cooke, Nicholas Blair, Frances Blair, and Arthur Saint Bleick....
Shirley Ann Sanderson
May 21, 2020
We lost our beautiful and brave mother, Shirley Ann Sanderson (Putnick), a long-time resident of Westland, Michigan, on May 21, 2020 at the age of 84. She will be dearly missed. She was the loving mother of Deborah Sanderson and Susan Sanderson (John Briggs). Beloved grandmother of Olivia Briggs and dear sister of Volney George Putnick (June, deceased). Shirley was...
Herbert Wilson
May 20, 2020
Herbert E. Wilson, AKA “Mr. Wilson, age 73 of Canton passed away on May 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Ann, who passed away on July 14, 2019. Today we lost a true friend of many. He was called home to be with his wife Ann. He will be deeply loved and greatly missed. Herbert’s...
Deloris Sule
May 18, 2020
Deloris Sule, age 85 of Southfield passed away on May 18, 2020. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 4, 1934 to the late George and Josephine Cotroneio. Deloris is survived by her son John Sule; granddaughters Kodi Sule and Jenna Sule; great-grandchildren Olivia and Reagan; and her brother George Cotroneio. Deloris was a devoted mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister,...
Ronald Sopha
May 18, 2020
Ronald Gerard Sopha, age 51 of Garden City passed away on May 18, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1969 in Garden City, Michigan to the late Ronald and Judith (Susewitz) Sopha. Ronald is survived by his brothers, James Sopha and Tim (Tammy) Sopha. Loving uncle to Joseph Sopha, Ashley Sopha, Matthew Sopha, Justin Sopha and Madison Sopha. Ron...
Barbara Graham
May 17, 2020
Barbara Graham, age 85 of Plymouth was called home on Sunday, May 17, 2020 in the arms of her daughter Kristy Barbara was born on October 10, 1934 in Detroit to the late Walter and Irene Grabowski. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 41 years to the late Lloyd Graham who passed away on December 15, 2017; loving...
Winton Lee Crawford
May 15, 2020
Winton Lee Crawford, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2020. Born on November 18, 1927 in Albion, Michigan to loving parents Norman & Doris Crawford. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years Dolores (Bell). Beloved father of Winton (Dawn) Crawford, Doris (Todd) Roberts and Amy (Randy) Starnes. Proud grandfather of Sheldon, Merrit, Ellison and Julia....
Rita Wright
May 14, 2020
Rita Wright, age 88 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Vicki (Joseph) Philips, Mark (Debbie) Wright, Greg (Karen) Wright, Kenneth (Laura) Wright and Glenn (Cathy) Wright. Proud grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 6. Rita was the most dedicated wife, mother and grandmother to her grandchildren and...
Leonard Janiga
May 8, 2020
Leonard Raymond Janiga, age 91 of Canton passed away on May 8, 2020. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Anna Janiga. Leonard is survived by his loving children, Michael Janiga, Laurie Phillips, Lawrence Janiga, Patricia (Brian) Lee. Cherished Grandpa to Ian Phillips, Brandon Lee, David Lee, Sean Lee, Alexis Janiga, Jacob Janiga, Evan Janiga, and...
Michelle Carrington
May 5, 2020
Michelle Kay Carrington, age 54 of Wayne passed away on May 5, 2020. She is survived by her four children, Allen Carrington, Todd Bailey, Melissa Carrington, Deanna Carrington, and her grandsons Steven and Emmett Chilcutt. Michelle is preceded in death by her sister Deanna Carrington. Michelle can be described as stubborn, but in a very loving way. She was the...
Norman Gordon Hansen
May 4, 2020
N. Gordon Hansen was born December 18, 1937, in Detroit, MI, to Magnus Hansen and Anna (Jensen) Hansen. A first-generation U.S. citizen of strong Danish heritage, he was an active, devoted family man of faith and love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On May 4, 2020, the Lord called him to his Eternal Heavenly Home where his ailing...
S. Grant Huckabone
May 2, 2020
S. Grant Huckabone, age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Rose Senior Living in Novi, Michigan. He was born June 14, 1930 in Dearborn to Edward S. Huckabone and Margaret S. Grant. Grant was a 1948 graduate of Fordson High School. While working for the County of Wayne, Grant joined the U. S. Marine Corps during...
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