Obituaries

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Margaret “Peggy” Haislet of Canton, died August 27, 2019. She was 81 years old. Peggy was born in L’Anse, Michigan to Theodore and Mary (Gamache) Beckman. Peggy is survived by her three loving children Don Haislet, Curt Haislet, and Kathy (Richard) North, and her six cherished grandchildren Raeann, Mackenzie, Hannah, Heather (Phil), Cameron, and Scotty. Peggy was preceded in...

Aug 25, 2019

Aug 22, 2019

Vina Jackovich, age 88 of Howell passed away on August 22, 2019. Vina was born in Manuel, Kentucky to her parents, Willie and Mahala (nee Whitaker) Campbell. She is the beloved wife of the late Tony Jackovich; devoted mother of Silvia (Paul) Stradtner and proud grandmother of Hailey (Rob) Kraft and Cory Stradtner. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home,...

Aug 19, 2019

John Paul Bloomquist, age 45, of Redford and Canton, lost his battle with paranoid schizophrenia and depression. He was born July 29, 1974 to loving parents Duane and Judy Bloomquist. John is survived by his sister Katie Walter, her husband David Walter, and their two children Libby and Molly, of Lexington, MA; his brother Erik Bloomquist of Hartland, WI; and...

Aug 17, 2019

Michael O. Hare of Fairfield Township passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Winifred A. (née Judson) and Arthur L. Hare. He is survived by wife Tu Hee, five children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Mike was born on...

Aug 15, 2019

Jacqueline Rose Chance, age 78 of Plymouth, passed away on August 15, 2019. Beloved wife of Edward, who were married on June 9, 1961. Together they were blessed with three loving children: Keith Edward Chance, Cynthia (Warren) Weickert and Derek(Erin Dean) Chance. Proud grandmother of Zachary Chance, Birkley Chance, Gregory Weickert, John Weickert and Edward Chance. Dear sister of Rita...

Aug 14, 2019

Joseph Dexter Hutton, age 74 of Plymouth, passed away with his family at his bedside on August 14, 2019. Born in Detroit on March 19, 1945 to William & Ethel Hutton. Married the love of his life Joan (Sheehan) on October 30, 1965 and together were blessed with three beautiful daughters: Julie (Donald) MacRae, Jennifer (Mark) Coykendall and Jill (Kevin)...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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,...