Obituaries

William "Bill" G.  Melow

William "Bill" G. Melow

Aug 12, 2019

William “Bill” Glenn Melow of Wixom, died August 12, 2019. He was 63 years old. Bill was born in Detroit, to Glenn and Margaret (nee Sacket) Melow. Bill was the beloved husband of Robin (nee Ketcherside) and together they shared 45 years of marriage. Together they had two loving children Glenn Melow and Scott (Aimee) Melow, 14 grandchildren and 1...

Teresa M. Watson

Teresa M. Watson

Aug 12, 2019

Teresa M. Watson, age 59 of Van Buren Township passed away on August 12, 2019. Teresa is the beloved fiancée of John Garner; loving and devoted mother of Monica King and Bary Pulford; proud grandmother of six grandchildren – Ashley (Aaron) Elenbaas, Mathew (Victoria) Hewer, Kayley-Ann Hewer, Britney Hewer, Ryan Martin and Wyatt Elsasser. She is deeply loved and will...

Peter Amato

Peter Amato

Aug 11, 2019

Peter Amato, age 83 of Plymouth, passed away on August 11, 2019. Peter was born in Detroit on October 30, 1935 to his parents, Vito and Jenny Amato. He is the beloved husband of Gail (nee Olson); devoted father of four children – William O. (Catherine) Amato, Peter Amato, Eric Amato and Gail (Scott) Hauman; proud grandfather of William J....

Patricia Carne

Patricia Carne

Aug 10, 2019

Patricia Jean Carne of Plymouth, passed away August 10, 2019. She was 90 years old. Patricia was born in Highland Park, Michigan on May 29, 1929 to John and Dorothy Cavan. She was the beloved wife of the late Erick Carne. They were together in marriage for 23 years. She is survived by her loving children, Nancy Cameron, Donna Tyrer,...

Irene E. Czarnecki

Irene E. Czarnecki

Aug 10, 2019

Irene Czarnecki, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2019. Beloved wife of 52 years to Eugene. Loving mother of Simone (Ken) Scarpace, Annette LaBelle and Mary Ann Czarnecki. Proud grandmother of Stefanie (Erick) Carlson, Sarah (Mike) Iseringhausen, Chelsea (Peter) Luther, Kenneth Scarpace Jr. and Ryan Peterson. Great grandmother of Olivia, Penelope, Sabine and Isabelle....

Fred Hanna

Fred Hanna

Aug 7, 2019

Fred Hanna, age 72 of Canton, passed away on August 7, 2019. Beloved husband of 48 years to Donna. Loving father of Scott Hanna and Jamie (Jen) Hanna. Dear brother of Karen (Jim) Benigni, Missy Mullen (and longtime friend, Tom Mullen), Mark (Diane) Hanna and, Beth (Michael) Harris. Also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews along with his two...

Sabrina Kelley

Sabrina Kelley

Aug 6, 2019

Sabrina Marie Kelley of Canton, Mich., unexpectedly passed August 6, 2019. Sabrina was born January 10, 1971, in Waterville, Maine, and always had Maine in her heart, regardless of where she called home. Sabrina was a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend who brought joy to all who crossed her path. Her infectious personality, open arms and giving...

Wanda Mae Slessor

Wanda Mae Slessor

Aug 6, 2019

Wanda Mae Slessor, age 93 of Canton passed away on August 6, 2019. Wanda was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on April 7, 1926 to her parents, Prescott P. and Ila M. (nee Marshall) Adams. She is the beloved wife for 35 years of the late John R. Slessor, Jr.; devoted mother of Diane (Bob) MacDougall and Angela Groom; proud grandmother...

Bob Crawley

Bob Crawley

Aug 3, 2019

Robert Lloyd Crawley, 76, of Ypsilanti, Michigan, died Saturday, August 3, 2019 peacefully at his home. Bob was born and raised in Clinton, Illinois to Sarah Mae and Clement Crawley. He was the middle child of three boys. In his early years, Bob was often found building hot rods and racing cars. He was president of the local hot rod...

Jane V. Ratliff

Jane V. Ratliff

Aug 2, 2019

Jane Vera Ratliff of Plymouth, died August 2, at the age of 97. She was born in Detroit of Polish/Russian heritage. Jane was preceded in death by her husband Thadius “Ted” Osiecki, and her 2nd husband Lawrence Ratliff. Jane is survived by her daughter Judith Osiecki, granddaughters Carrie DeVoll, Suzy DeVoll many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was a well-read...

Patricia A. Dunajski

Patricia A. Dunajski

Aug 1, 2019

Patricia Ann Dunajski (nee LaDouceur), 87, of Westland, Michigan, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones, following a short illness. Born on April 27, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Helen (Tremel) LaDouceur, and the sister of the late Jack, Robert (Margaret), and Daniel (Flora) LaDouceur....

John "Jack" Austin

John "Jack" Austin

Jul 28, 2019

John "Jack" Austin, age 89 of Plymouth, passed away on July 28, 2019. Jack is the beloved husband of the late Mary Austin; devoted father of Charlotte Austin, Gary Austin, Karen (Steve) Frazer, Sharon (Nick) Scoffins, Eileen Fagan, Susi (Michael) Crawford and the late Jack Austin; proud grandfather of John Austin, Douglas Austin, Alison Scoffins, Michael (Megan) Scoffins, Erin Hensel,...

Terry Dreyer

Terry Dreyer

Jul 27, 2019

Terry Dreyer, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, of almost 30 years, Judy. Devoted father of Danielle Yoscovits. Bonus father to Lori (Channing) Smith, Teri (John) Ivaniszyn and Ryan (Jamie) King. Proud grandfather of Eugene Yoscovits, Alexander (Kyle) Brewer, Sydney Yoscovits, Yale Smith, Carter Smith, Quintin Smith,...

Marcelene Ann Lobb

Marcelene Ann Lobb

Jul 26, 2019

Marcelene Ann Lobb, age 89 of Livonia passed away peacefully on July 26, 2019. On December 30, 1929 in Linden, Michigan, Glenn & Esther Crane welcomed their daughter into the world. Marcelene would call Linden, Michigan her home for the first part of her life and in 1947 she would graduate from Linden High School. Soon after graduating Marcelene went...

Charles G. Innes

Charles G. Innes

Jul 24, 2019

On Wednesday, July 24th, 2019, Charles George Innes our loving, kind and generous husband, father, grandfather passed away at the age of 74. Charlie (George) was born on April 9th, 1945 to Charles and Elizabeth Innes. Raised in Allen Park, MI, he continued his education at Michigan State before graduating with a BBA from Western Michigan University in 1967. After...

Irene G. Veresh

Irene G. Veresh

Jul 21, 2019

Irene Gertrude Veresh of Northville, passed away July 21, 2019, just one day shy of her 86th birthday. She was born in Northville, to William and Martha (nee Heintz) Matthews. Irene was the beloved wife of 65 years to the late Edward Veresh, who died in 2016. Irene is survived by her two loving children David (Janice) Veresh and Kathy...

Nestor "Nat" A. Sibbold

Nestor "Nat" A. Sibbold

Jul 18, 2019

Dad/Nat Sibbold died peacefully about 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2019.  He was 94 and lived a full life with many accomplishments.  All his children, David, Kathy, and Linda, were there with him.  We have decided to have a small family service with immediate family only, so there will not be anything public at the funeral home.  Here is...

Judith Ann Ellis

Judith Ann Ellis

Jul 15, 2019

Judith Ann Ellis, age 61 of Westland passed away on July 15, 2019. Judith was born on March 1, 1958 in Detroit to her parents, Charles and Betty Jean (nee Eland) Siira. She is the beloved wife of Daniel Ellis; loving and devoted mother of three children, Eric Matthew Ellis, Jason (Jeanie) Ellis and Shannon Oxley; proud grandmother of Lewis,...

Jane Carraway Green

Jane Carraway Green

Jul 15, 2019

Jane Carraway Green of Northville died July 15, 2019. She was 86 years old. Jane was born in Winnfield, Louisiana to Charles and Leona (Tinsley) Carraway. Jane was the beloved wife of the late Lacey Green who died in 1991. She is survived by her two loving children Mark (Kayo) Green and Jennifer (John) Nastelin, her cherished grandchildren Zachary Green,...

Elizabeth Ann  Wilson

Elizabeth Ann Wilson

Jul 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Wilson, age 71 of Canton passed away on July 14, 2019. Elizabeth was born on October 29, 1947 in Biloxi, Mississippi to her parents, Raymond Billy and Geraldine (nee Waldrop) Reed. She is the beloved wife of Herbert Wilson. They have been married for fifty years. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her three...