Obituaries

Oct 11, 2018

Kenneth Paul Zecman age 78, of Farmington Hills, Michigan died on Thursday, October 11, 2018. He is the beloved father of Kris (Kimberlie) Zecman, Kurt (Jamie) Zecman and his two step-children Ava Teddy and Maryn Teddy. Proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren – Ryan (Stephanie) Zecman, and Sara (Bobby) Babcock. A visitation will take place on Friday, October 19th from 2:00...

Oct 9, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Townley age 73, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She is the beloved wife of Sidney Ralph Townley. Devoted and loving mother of Hope (Mike) O’Donnell, Beth Swiss, Tom (Jennifer) Townley, Dan (Liz) Townley, and Mike (Emily) Townley. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren - Michael O’Donnell, Kristi Swiss, Kristen O’Donnell, Ashley Swiss, Alyssa Swiss,...

Oct 4, 2018

Carol Jane Oldham, age 58, of Northville passed away at her residence on October 4, 2018. Carol loved being a mother and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh, love for the lake, and being the life of the party. Carol is survived by her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Terry. Her children,...

Oct 1, 2018

Allen Mitchell Fisher, age 71 of Westland passed away on October 1, 2018. Allen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on February 22, 1947 to his parents, Oren and Alice (nee Richardson) Fisher. He will be greatly missed by his children, Kimberly (Steven Geyer) Lovell, Krista (Tim) Carnes and Steven Fisher. He is pre-deceased by his son, James Allen Fisher....

Sep 30, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Walter Laurin, age 38, of Ann Arbor, Michigan died unexpectedly on September 30, 2018 as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Joe was born August 5, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Elizabeth Orbits and Russell Laurin. He graduated from Dexter High School, attended Washtenaw Community College, and was employed at Michigan Medicine...

Sep 29, 2018

Stanley John Wisniewski of Southfield and formerly of Detroit, died September 29, 2018. He was 96 years old. Stanley was the beloved husband of the late Agnes Wisniewski who died days earlier on September 23, 2018. They were married for 67 years. Stanley is survived by his two loving children Aaron (Linda) Wisniewski and Brian (Margaret) Wisniewski, and his precious...

Sep 27, 2018

Andrea Farquhar, age 34 of Superior Township, passed away on September 27, 2018. Cherished daughter of Michael & Catherine Cichon. Loving & devoted mother of Cora Thacker. She is also survived by Cora's father, Jeremy Thacker. Dear sister of Michael, Joshua and Justin. Also survived by her aunts and uncles Caroline, John & Germaine, Pat & Lori, Crissy & Jeff,...

Sep 24, 2018

Timothy Currie Lycette of Plymouth and raised in Lathrup Village, died suddenly September 24, 2018. He was 62 years old. Tim was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 26, 1956. Tim is survived by his three brothers Richard (Carol) Lycette, David (Laura) Lycette, and Jon Lycette, his nephews Donovan and Jeffrey, and his niece Nina. Tim was preceded in...

Sep 23, 2018

James H. DiFalco , from Livingston TN, native of Canton MI. was reunited with his Mom, Mattie DiFalco on September 23, 2018. He is the husband and best friend of Joyce. “Favorite” son of James F. DiFalco, brother of Cindy (Ron) Thornsberry, Michelle Yelen and Liz (Joe) Mullens. Jim will also be forever remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and...

Sep 23, 2018

Agnes Theresa Wisniewski of Southfield and formerly of Detroit, died September 23, 2018. She was 97 years old. Agnes was the beloved wife of Stanley Wisniewski for 67 years. Agnes was survived by her husband Stanley and her two loving children Aaron (Linda) Wisniewski and Brian (Margaret) Wisniewski, and her precious grandchildren Matthew (Emery), Pamela, Scott, Megan, and Nicholas. She...

Sep 23, 2018

Violet E. Powell age 97 of Bridgeport and formerly of Plymouth passed away on September 23, 2018. Preceded in death by husbands Gerald Norgrove and Curtis Powell. Beloved mother of Virgil (Lillian) Norgrove. Preceded in death by daughter Sherry Norgrove & Curtis L. Powell II. Proud grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of William Joseph Russell...

Sep 18, 2018

Donald W. Ellison passed away on September 18, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1933 in Windsor, Ontario Canada to his parents, David and Louise Ellison. Donald is the beloved husband of Ling (nee Yang) Ellison. Before his employment as an Engineer in the automobile industry, Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean...

Sep 15, 2018

Charles William Drys of Canton, formerly of Livonia, MI, and Tampa, FL, died September 15, at the age of 93. He was born in Dearborn, to Carl and Minnie Drys. Chuck is the beloved husband of the late Shirley Drys, who died in 2016. Chuck is survived by his two loving children Kathleen (Joe) Garrett, and Greg (Rose) Drys, his...

Sep 15, 2018

James Alan Simescu passed away September 15, 2018 at the age of 64. He was born January 31, 1954 to Eugene M. and Nancy R. ( Richardson ) Simescu. He is the beloved brother of Barry ( Dorothy ) Simescu and William Simescu, and dear uncle of Dan, Tyler, Will and Layne. James graduated from Thurston High School in Redford....

Sep 15, 2018

Margaret Mae Dunning passed away September 15, 2018 at the age of 101. She was born December 8, 1916 in Flint Michigan to Frederick and Gertrude ( Frost ) Smalley. She is the beloved mother of David Dunning and Jackie Nelson, dear grandmother of Ryan ( Kelly ) Dunning, Amy ( Dan ) McCoy , Justin ( Andy ) Allison...

Sep 15, 2018

Caroline B. Zamarka, age 83 of East Lyme, Connecticut and formerly of Canton, passed away on September 15, 2018. Born in Detroit on April 17, 1935 to parents, Frank & Barbara Magdich. Loving wife of the late Casimir; beloved mother of Mark (Linda) Zamarka; proud grandmother of Elizabeth Lynne Zamarka and Steven Michael Zamarka. Also survived by many loving nieces...

Sep 13, 2018

Sep 13, 2018

Jillian Eunmee Pondell of Canton, died suddenly on September 13, 2018. She was 17 years old. Jill is survived by her loving parents Barry and Angela (nee Heller) Pondell, her dear older brother Benjamin and her grandparents Mike (Sue) Heller, Diane (the late Andy) Ruzsilla, Karen Pondell, and Richard (Patricia) Pondell. Jill was a perfect daughter, sister, friend, and is...

Sep 13, 2018

Kathy passed away at her home, Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the age of 67 with her family at her side. Kathy was born August 11, 1951 in Detroit, the daughter of Richard and Edna ( nee Boshnakian ) Mazmanian. Her family resided in Detroit during her early life then moved to Livonia where Kathy continued her education graduating from...

Sep 12, 2018

Dorothy Marie Foss of Plymouth, died September 12, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born in Flint on July 23, 1925 to Roy and Rose McDonald. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Robert Foss who died in 1991. Dorothy is survived by her three loving children, Kathleen (the late Darryl) Hahn, Robert (Cathy) Foss, and Patricia...