Obituaries

Gloria FrancIs Guastella

Gloria FrancIs Guastella

Dec 2, 2019

Gloria FrancIs Guastella, age 92 of Cumming, Georgia and former longtime resident of Livonia, passed away on December 2, 2019. Gloria was born on October 2, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Walter and Theresa (nee Goike) Murawski. She is the beloved wife of the late Charles Guastella; loving and devoted mother of five children – Pamela...

Carole F. Sweet

Carole F. Sweet

Dec 1, 2019

Carole F. Sweet, age 85 of Plymouth passed away on December 1, 2019. Carole has been the beloved and devoted wife of Jerry Sweet since January 22, 1955; loving mother of two children, Doug (Kathy) Sweet and Greg (Laurie) Sweet; proud grandmother of Brian Sweet, Eric Sweet, Stephen (Aimee) Demsky and Olivia Bullock and great-grandmother of Ridley. She is deeply...

Louis A. Cingolani Jr.

Louis A. Cingolani Jr.

Nov 25, 2019

Louis Alfred Cingolani Jr, age 72 of Dearborn, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born on August 28, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Louis and Tomasina Cingolani. Louis is the beloved husband of Linda Stoyanovich. He is survived by his two sons, Sonny (Delnaz) Cingolani and Scott (Jasmine) Cingolani. Grandfather to Olivia, Sophia and Louis. Dearest brother...

Richard D. Morkut

Richard D. Morkut

Nov 25, 2019

Richard D. Morkut, age 69 of Plymouth, passed away on November 25, 2019. Richard was born on June 9, 1950 in Detroit to his parents, Gene S. and Charlene Marie (nee Leahy) Morkut. For 23 years, he has been the beloved and devoted husband of Deborah (nee Maksimczyk) Morkut since their marriage on December 31, 1995. Richard is also the...

Patrick Nelson Herriman

Patrick Nelson Herriman

Nov 13, 2019

“Just about perfect; how are you?” Patrick Nelson Herriman, age 88, of Plymouth passed away on November 13, 2019. Pat was born on December 23, 1930 in Detroit to Wayne Charles and Marion (nee Sakara) Herriman. He is the beloved and devoted husband of Bette (nee Ellis) O’Hara Berardi Herriman and the late M. Ilene (nee Powers) Herriman; the loving...

Beverly R. McGuire

Beverly R. McGuire

Nov 11, 2019

Beverly Ruth McGuire of South Lyon, died November 11, 2019. She was 79 years old. Beverly was born in Dearborn, to Harry and Rita (nee Rheinschmidt) Gerrity. Beverly is survived by her loving children Anne (Bob) Slobin, Karen (Ken) Kwek, and Brian (Laurie) McGuire, 8 cherished grandchildren: Alec and Alyssa Slobin, Jessi and Spencer Kwek, and Andrew, Aidan, Audrey, and...

James H. Stoops

James H. Stoops

Nov 11, 2019

Jim H. Stoops, age 70, of Canton, passed away on November 11, 2019. Jim was born in Northville, Michigan, to Julius and Stella (nee Burden) Stoops. Jim is the beloved and devoted husband of 52 years of Wilma Stoops. They met when they were 15 years old and he means the world to her. Loving father of three, Scott Stoops,...

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...