Obituaries
Vivian Ciuta
Dec 26, 2019
Vivian Ciuta, age 99 of Livonia, passed away on December 26, 2019. Loving wife of the late Emil. Beloved mother of Sandra (Robert) Gairdner. Preceded in death by her son Emil L. and by her daughter Cheryl Creedon. Proud grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 15, great great grandmother of 7. Also survived by her son-in-law Pete Creedon. Visitation Sunday,...
Madonna "Donna" M. Omietanski
Dec 24, 2019
Madonna “Donna” M. Omietanski of Dearborn, died December 24, 2019. She was 93 years old. Donna was born in Detroit to Francis and Eileen (nee O’Connor) Dougherty. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester Omietanski. Donna is survived by her three loving children Nancy (Joseph) Jakubik, Daniel (Connie) Omietanski, and James (Joan) Omietanski, her three cherished grandkids Jordan...
Rocco Gatti
Dec 23, 2019
Rocco Gatti, age 95 of Canton passed away on December 23, 2019. Rocco was born in Taranta Peligna, Italy on January 14, 1924 to his parents, Carmella (nee Merlino) Gatti. He moved to the United States in 1954. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his sister, Maria Madonna, loving nephews, Henry (Peggy Madonna) and Marcel (Deb)...
William H. Parmentier
Dec 23, 2019
Bill was born and raised in the Detroit Metro Area. While attending Denby High School in 1948-1949, he resided with the Otto Echelmeier family. Mr. Echelmeier was a Master Plumber and owned the Echelmeier Plumbing, Heating and Hardware Store in Detroit. Bill worked part-time after school and on Saturdays in the shop handling stock, loading service trucks and was a...
Nancy C. Boring
Dec 22, 2019
Nancy Caroline Boring, age 80, of Plymouth, passed away on December 22, 2019. Ending a self-sacrificing life of unconditional loving commitment and service to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As well as her extended family and anyone who had the opportunity to know her. Nancy was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania on May 19, 1939. Nancy was the beloved wife...
Carl W. Ritchey
Dec 20, 2019
Carl Wayne Ritchey, age 38 of Canton, passed away on December 20, 2019. Carl was born in Livonia, Michigan to the late David Ritchey, and mother Kathy Ritchey. Dearest brother to Karol (Jim) Koenig, Jason (Jessica) Ritchey, Barbie (Shane) Sutton. Loving uncle to Haley, Jimmy, Luke, Alli, Charleigh, Ryan, Shane, Reagan. Carl was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed going fishing and...
Viola Denison
Dec 19, 2019
Viola Denison of Plymouth, died December 19, 2019, one day after her 96th birthday. She was born in Detroit to Daniel and Laura Tagaduan. Viola was the beloved wife of the late Harold Denison who died in 2008. Viola is survived by her loving children Susan (Daniel Raupp) Denison, and Duane (Elizabeth Gregory) Denison, her precious grandchildren Jamie and Francesca,...
June A. Hansor
Dec 19, 2019
June Arlene Hansor, age 91 of Northville, passed away on December 19, 2019. June was born in Nankin Township, Michigan to the late James and Hazel Bassett. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Hansor for 69 years. Dearest sister to Lester Bassett, Warren Bassett, Jennie Wellman, Edward Bassett, Earle Bassett, Margery Dobbs, and Ardith Drury. Loving Aunt...
Alice J. Fedewa
Dec 17, 2019
Alice J. Fedewa of Plymouth, died December 17, 2019 ending a self-sacrificing life of unconditional loving commitment and service to her children, her parents, her sisters, extended family and to anyone who had the opportunity to know her. She was 83 years old. Alice was born in Detroit to Leo and Dorothy Coonan. Alice is survived by her 5 beloved...
Eugene M. Micol
Dec 17, 2019
Eugene M. Micol of Plymouth, died December 17, 2019. He was 80 years old. Eugene was born in Detroit to Chauncy and Rose Wagonshutz. Eugene is survived by his loving children Joseph Micol, Patrick (Barbara) Micol, Eugene (fiance Lori Molenda) Micol, and Misty (fiance James Adams) Strock, 8 cherished grandchildren, and multiple great grandchildren. Eugene was preceded in death by...
W. T. "Bill" Stephenson
Dec 16, 2019
Wilford Theodore “Bill” Stephenson, wise mentor, WWII veteran, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, generous man and hero, died on December 16, 2019 at the age of 102. Bill was born on December 13, 1917, in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, to Herbert and Anna Stephenson. He was the youngest of 4 brothers and 1 sister. In 1924, Bill and his family...
Shirley J. Cunningham
Dec 14, 2019
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Shirley Jean (Bergstedt) Cunningham, our dearly beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. At 93, she lived a long and full life and died peacefully at home surrounded by her eight children. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Dr. Paul Joseph (Joe) Cunningham (d. May 9, 1964) and...
Francis "Frank" Brown
Dec 13, 2019
Francis “Frank” Thomas Brown of Livonia, died December 13, 2019. He was 58 years old. Frank was born in Detroit to the late Robert Vincent Brown and the late Alice (nee Rowland) Brown. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Anne (nee Janes) Brown and son Robert “Bobby” Brown. Frank also is survived by his three loving...
Dorothy M. Lumley
Dec 13, 2019
Dorothy May Lumley, age 90 of Allen Park, passed away on December 13, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late William L. Lumley for 61 years. Loving mother to Laurence (Jacqueline) Lumley, Cynthia Erickson, Tracy Lumley, and Jeffrey (Debra) Lumley. Cherished Grandma to Matthew, Erika, Natalie, and Stephanie. She is preceded in death by her siblings Alvin Hielscher,...
Richard Harrison Kirchhoff
Dec 12, 2019
Richard “Dick” Kirchhoff, a born salesman, Civil War aficionado, accomplished traveler, generous man, and wise mentor, died on December 12, 2019. Dick was so many things. He was a man with a creative mind and a kind heart. He was the most patient of men. He was always grace under fire; a man with solutions in all situations. He believed...
Beverly J. MacDonald
Dec 11, 2019
Beverly Jean MacDonald, age 88 of Plymouth, died December 11, 2019. She was born on November 26, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Kenneth and Patricia Smiley. Beverly is the beloved wife of Donald Gordon MacDonald for 69 wonderful years. Loving mother to Carol (Russ) Carlson, Keith (Judy) MacDonald, Cathy (Jim) Posler, Ken (Colleen) MacDonald. Granny Mac and GG...
Margaret Papa
Dec 10, 2019
Margaret Papa, age 88 of Canton passed away on December 10, 2019. Margaret was born in Detroit on September 9, 1931 to her parents Irvine and Katherine (nee Rapp) Wilkie. She is the beloved wife of the late Peter Papa who passed away on February 1, 2015. Peter and Margaret were blessed with ten children - Marise (Dennis) Hussey, Katherine...
MaryAnne V. English
Dec 10, 2019
MaryAnne Violet English, age 54 of Plymouth, passed away on December 10, 2019. MaryAnne was born in Southfield, Michigan to the late Charles Minear and mother Mary Minear. She is beloved wife of 25 years to Keith English. Loving mother to stillborn son Jeffrey Michael English, Keith Jeffrey English, Christopher Michael English and Steven William English. Dearest sister to Charles...
Marian Lucille Worden Gotshall
Dec 9, 2019
Marian Lucille Gotshall, age 92 of Plymouth passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 9, 2019. Marian is the beloved wife of the late Robert Gotshall; loving and devoted mother of three children- Katherine L. Gotshall English, Robert H. (Linda J. Vernon) Gotshall, Jr., and Thomas J. (Marti) Gotshall; proud grandmother of three grandchildren- Kristen (Kick)...
Louie Howell
Dec 8, 2019
Louie Howell, age 69 of Plymouth, MI passed away on December 8, 2019. Louie was born in Detroit, MI on September 28, 1950 to her parents, James and Rae Howell. She is the loving and devoted mother of Ryan (Kristin) Howell and proud grandmother of Larissa with the joy of another grandchild on the way. She also leaves behind her...