Obituaries

Curtis M. Hill

Curtis M. Hill

Nov 9, 2019

Curtis Michael Hill of Plymouth, MI died unexpectedly on November 9, 2019 while visiting his cabin on Drummond Island, MI. Curt is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Amy Wilken-Hill, loving daughter, Stephanie Kristin Natter (Christopher), Newborn Grandson, August Michael Natter, best friend and brother of Gordon Charles Hill, Sister in Law Julie Catterall, Brother in Laws Jeffrey...

Dinah I. Breck

Dinah I. Breck

Nov 6, 2019

Dinah (Diane) Irma Breck of Plymouth, died November 6, 2019. She was 87 years old. Diane was born in Norwich, England to John and Irma (nee Keeler) Emms. Diane was the beloved wife of the late George who died in 2013. Together they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her loving sons Christopher Breck and Lane...

James E. Luker

James E. Luker

Nov 6, 2019

James E. Luker of Taylor, died November 6, 2019. He was 75 years old. James was born in Detroit, to James and Pauline (nee Leybas). James proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an electrician and spent 51 years as a member of the IBEW. When James wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing and was also a 4th...

Cheryl Ann Creedon

Cheryl Ann Creedon

Nov 6, 2019

Cheryl Ann Creedon, age 72 of Canton, passed away on November 6, 2019. Cheryl Ann was born on August 16, 1947 in Detroit to her parents, Emil and Vivian (nee Tripoli) Ciuta. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 42 years to Patrick Creedon; loving mother of three children – Patrick (Janine) Creedon, Jr., Ryan (Angela Arnold) Creedon and,...

Darrell C. Little

Darrell C. Little

Nov 2, 2019

Darrell Clifton Little, age 64 of Livonia, passed away November 2, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1955 in St. Johns, Michigan to the late Chester and Rachel Little. Darrell is the beloved husband of 25 years to Karen Little. Loving father to Nicholas (Denise) Little, Tamara “Tammy” Little, and Allison Little. He is the devoted son-in-law to Barbara...

Sally Eckles

Sally Eckles

Oct 30, 2019

Sally Patricia Eckles, age 93 of Canton, passed away on October 30, 2019. She was born on April 6, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Walter and Marie Post. She is the beloved mother of Mike (Karen) Eckles, Karry (Jay) Lancaster, and Brent (Kathy) Eckles. Loving grandmother to Candi (Tom) Cothron, Wendy (Mike) Chunn, Ashley (Sean) Muntz,...

Kempes Frederick Trager

Kempes Frederick Trager

Oct 28, 2019

Kempes Frederick Trager, age 86 of Canton, passed away on October 28, 2019. Kempes was born in Detroit on July 1, 1933 to his parents, the late Kempes and Helen (nee Whitlark) Trager. He is the devoted and beloved husband of 63 years to Jeanette; loving father of three children – Matthew Trager, Christian (Hua) Trager and Erich (Lorna) Trager;...

Thomas & Frances Kempfer

Thomas & Frances Kempfer

Oct 27, 2019

Thomas D. Kempfer, age 81 of Plymouth and his wife, Frances P. Kempfer, age 80 of Plymouth passed away this past week. Thomas passed away on Friday, October 25th and Frances on Sunday, October 27th, 2019. Thomas was born in Detroit on February 8, 1938 to his parents, Leslie and Helen (nee Shaner) Kempfer. Frances was also born in Detroit...

Judith Ann Detherage

Judith Ann Detherage

Oct 23, 2019

Judith Ann Detherage, age 78 of Huron Township passed away on October 23, 2019. Judith is the beloved and devoted wife of 58 years to the late Thomas Detherage who passed away on February 5, 2018; loving mother of Barry (Deborah) Detherage, Ron (Darlene) Detherage, Timothy Detherage and Sara (Michael) Dancey and proud grandmother of six grandchildren. She is deeply...

Thomas W. Musson

Thomas W. Musson

Oct 21, 2019

Thomas W. Musson of Canton died October 21, 2019 at the age of 79. Thomas was born July 9, 1940 to the Thomas and Rose Musson. Thomas was proceeded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Dolores (Cislo) Musson. Thomas is survived by his sons Jeffrey (Heather) Musson, Brady (Kathleen) Musson, and Jason (Julie) Musson, five grandchildren Andrew,...

Margaret Ann Brodie

Margaret Ann Brodie

Oct 19, 2019

Margaret Ann Brodie, age 76 of Plymouth, passed away on October 19, 2019. Margaret was born in Detroit on November 24, 1942 to her parents, John and Catherine (nee Gollogly) Brodie. The longtime companion to the late Jim McNulty, she was deeply loved throughout her life and will be greatly missed by her sisters, Veronica (Edward) Roberts, Joanne (Ron) Danczak...

Bill Huie

Bill Huie

Oct 18, 2019

Bill Huie, age 52 of Southfield passed away on October 18, 2019. Bill is the loving father of William (Alle) Sanchez and Stephanie (Mark Pardo) Huie-Sanchez; proud grandfather of Henrik, Roman and Leona; dearest brother of Tiki Zimmerman. He is also survived by his devoted mother, Mary Huie-Zimmerman and many aunts, uncles and nieces. Bill is deeply loved and will...

Mildred Helen Burnstrum

Mildred Helen Burnstrum

Oct 5, 2019

Mildred Helen Burnstrum, known as Millie by friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2019 at Horizon’s Senior Living Center in Standish, Michigan. She was born November 3rd, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Hjalmer Rudolph & Helen Beatrice (née Dunchock) Burnstrum. Millie grew up in southern Michigan and spent many days helping out at the Wixom bar that...

Robert Donald Chute

Robert Donald Chute

Oct 4, 2019

Robert Donald Chute, age 90 of East Lansing passed away on October 4, 2019. Robert was born November 29, 1928 in Detroit to his parents, the late George M. and Josephine (nee LaSota) Chute. He is the beloved husband of the late Marian L. (nee Price) Chute; devoted father of Lawrence (Jeanne) Chute and Janet Monroe; proud grandfather of Colleen...

Mary Rose Olech

Mary Rose Olech

Oct 2, 2019

Mary Rose Olech, age 62 of Canton passed away on October 2, 2019. Mary Rose is the beloved and devoted wife of James Olech. They were married 38 years ago on July 3, 1981. She is the loving and adoring mother of Kimberly Olech. Mary Rose is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her mother, Antonia Portelli, her...

Lawrence "Larry" Olson

Lawrence "Larry" Olson

Oct 1, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Olson of Plymouth, died October 1, 2019. He was 69 years old. Larry was born in Northville, Michigan to Charles “Eddie” Olson and Geraldine (nee Burgett) Olson. Larry is the beloved husband of Janet and together they shared 49 years of marriage. Larry is also survived by his two loving children Derek (Elizabeth) Olson, and Melissa Olson, his...

Janice Peck

Janice Peck

Sep 29, 2019

Janice Peck, age 74 of Northville passed away on September 29, 2019. Janice was born on March 13, 1945 in South Gate, California to her parents, Bill and Catherine (nee Montgomery) Fender. She is the beloved wife of 44 years to the late Kenneth Peck who passed away on April 5, 2017, devoted mother of Jodi (Michael) Pinsoneault and proud...

George William Holmes, Jr.

George William Holmes, Jr.

Sep 29, 2019

George William Holmes, Jr.,(Gee) age 71 of Canton passed away on September 29, 2019. George was born on July 27, 1948 in Garden City, Michigan. Survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Dorothy (nee Andres) Holmes; devoted son, George William Holmes, III (LG); loving sisters, Gayle (Harry) Caswell and Evelyn Holmes; loving sisters in-law, Joyce (Kenneth) Holmes and Karen (Emmett)...

Valentina "Mickey" Lilley

Valentina "Mickey" Lilley

Sep 29, 2019

Valentina Lilley, age 86 of Canton, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2019. Beloved wife of 62 years to James Lilley; loving mother of Jeffrey Lilley, Kirk Lilley, and Kristyn Lilley; proud grandmother of Racine and Linden. Young Valentina graduated from Chadsey High School following which she was employed as secretary to the Purchasing Director for art and decor...

Philip Good

Philip Good

Sep 27, 2019

Philip C. Good, 72, of Plymouth, Michigan, succumbed to Cancer and Parkinson’s at the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on September 27th, 2019. Born March 18, 1947, in Garden City, Michigan, he was the son of the late Lawrence Good and Joan (Brown) Good. Philip recently celebrated 50 years of marriage this August 23rd to his...