Obituaries
Duane D. Barker
Feb 20, 2019
Duane D. Barker, age 84 of Canton, passed away on February 20, 2019. Duane was born in Plymouth on July 27, 1934 to his parents, Denver and Lillian (nee Oldenburg) Barker. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years and was honorably discharged in April 1959. After his service with the Army, he became employed...
Anthony "Tony" Petricca
Feb 15, 2019
Anthony “Tony” Petricca of Plymouth, died February 15, 2019 at the age of 80. Tony was the beloved husband of Suzanne (née Reckinger) Petricca, and together they shared 16 wonderful years of marriage. Tony is also survived by his sister Eleanore Brandenburg (née Petricca), two admiring sons Mark (Rachel Urbaniak) Petricca, Joseph (Nicole) Petricca, their mother Marie Petricca, loving step-sons,...
Charles "Chuck" Fuss
Feb 12, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Fuss of Waterford, died February 12, 2019 at the age of 62. He was born in Detroit, MI to the late Charles and the late Theresa (Kaniarz) Fuss. Chuck was the beloved husband of Barbara (nee Buxton) Fuss, and the loving father of William Fuss, and Jamie (Warren) Christen. Chuck was a great father and a very kind,...
David Burley
Feb 11, 2019
Alden David Burley passed away February 11, 2019 at the age of 67. He was born September 9. 1951 to Hugh Alden and Elizabeth (Bock) Burley in Ann Arbor, Michigan. David retired from the University of Michigan after 34 years of service. He was a member of Plymouth-Ann Arbor Elks Lodge #325, Plymouth Rock Masonic Lodge #47, Moslem Shriners and...
Joan C. Kalish
Feb 9, 2019
Joan C. Kalish, age 59 of Livonia, passed away at the Angela Hospice Care Center with her children at her bedside on February 9, 2019. Born June 27, 1959 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Glenn & Patricia Rankin. Beloved mother of Miranda Kalish, Robert (Katie) Kalish and Thomas Kalish. Dear sister of Tim (Kathleen) Rankin, John (Anita) Rankin, Ron...
Paul Stolis
Feb 6, 2019
Paul Stolis, age 84 of Canton passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Paul is the beloved husband for 53 years to the late Betty Lou Stolis who passed away December 18, 2017; loving and devoted father of two children, Kevin Stolis and Rebecca (Robert) Moore; proud grandfather of Andrew Moore, Jordan (Megan)Moore and Carynn Moore and great-grandfather of Connor...
Jason R. Van Wynsberg
Feb 5, 2019
Jason R. Van Wynsberg, age 30 of Roseville passed away on February 5, 2019. Jason was born on June 17, 1988 in Waterford, Michigan. Jason is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his parents, Ronald Van Wynsberg and Christine Fisk, his siblings, Michael Van Wynsberg and Kevin (Melanie) Van Wynsberg, nephew and niece, Abram and Isla and his...
Jonathon Jude Burger
Feb 3, 2019
Jonathon Jude Burger, age 65, son of John J. and Diane Therese (nee Koludrovic) Burger passed away on February 2, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Doreen (nee Gagnon) Burger, his sons, Zack Burger, Chadd Measel and Joseph Measel; daughter, Diane Brown; grandchildren, Gabriellie, Berisha (nee Gouin), Sabriena Brown and Maryssa Nichols. Pre-deceased by daughter Angella Burger. John was...
Bernice “Bunny” Fortier
Jan 31, 2019
Bernice “Bunny” Fortier of Livonia, died January 31, 2019. She was 88 years old. Bunny was the beloved wife of the late Morley Fortier, who died in 2009. Bunny is survived by her 4 loving children: Morley (Sandra) Fortier Jr., Christopher (Kathryn) Fortier, Roxanne (Chuck) England, and Timothy (Joan) Fortier, 6 precious grandchildren: Morley III (Jessica), Rachel (Jon), Meghan, Nicholas...
Charlotte Exenberger
Jan 30, 2019
Charlotte Exenberger, age 96 passed away on January 30, 2019. Charlotte was born in Germany on June 14, 1921 to her parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Scheffler) Weiss. She is the beloved wife of the late Leo Exenberger and loving and devoted mother of Ronald and Richard Exenberger. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her family...
Catherine Perushak
Jan 29, 2019
Catherine Perushak of Wayne, passed away January 29, 2019. She was 90 years old. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother to Cathie (John) Tonkovich, Pattie Perushak, Karen Mulholland and Todd. Proud grandmother of Natalie (Fiance, Steve) Tonkovich, Drew, Heather (Aaron) Phillips and great-grandchildren, Connor and Hunter. Catherine had a love for her family, friends and...
Brian Barry Wallman
Jan 28, 2019
Brian Barry Wallman of Canton, died January 28, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a short but valiant battle with kidney cancer. He was 54 years old. Brian was the beloved husband of Clare Hickman; loving father of Samantha, Ian, and Alexandra; adored brother of Sarah (Patrick) O’Hare; cherished son of Barry and Carol Wallman; and a proud grandson of...
Brian K. Metzger
Jan 27, 2019
Brian K. Metzger (74) of Canton, MI, passed away Sunday, January 27th, while vacationing in Florida. Brian was born the third son to Cdr. Robert M. Metzger and Mary Elizabeth McGee Metzger (Tee) on October 18, 1944, at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Kittery, Maine. As a Navy brat, Brian’s family moved to many places, instilling a love of travel...
Marilyn R. Dupuis
Jan 27, 2019
Marilyn Ruth Dupuis of Plymouth, died January 27, 2019. She was 87 years old. Marilyn was the beloved wife of the late Robert who died in 2009, loving mother of Michael (Mary) Dupuis, Mary (Rob) Sammel, and Ann (Andy) Provo. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Kevin, Matthew, Grant, Jacqueline, Alyssa and Cara. Visitation will be Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4:00...
Edmund J. Rafferty, IV
Jan 26, 2019
Edmund J. Rafferty IV, age 41 of Plymouth, passed away on January 26, 2019. Born in Ypsilanti on March 25, 1977 to loving parents; Edmund J. & the late Marilynn Rafferty. Beloved brother of Mary Katheryn (Alex) McVicar. Proud uncle of Aidan James Rafferty and Avery Grace McVicar. Also survived by his uncle John M. (Nancy) Rafferty. Edmund loved being...
Michael C. Reynolds
Jan 23, 2019
Michael C. Reynolds, age 67 of Northville passed away on January 23, 2019. Michael was born on January 15, 1952 in Detroit to his parents, Charles and Shirley (nee Bates) Yesalonis. He is the beloved husband of Judy (nee Jackson) Reynolds. They were married 30 years ago on June 24, 1988. He is the devoted step-father of Jennifer Larsen and...
James C. Howe
Jan 18, 2019
James Charles Howe, age 91 of Garden City, passed away on January 18, 2019. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Maryellen. Beloved father of Diane (Mark) Greenwell, Linda (Dale) LaLonde, Ellen (Bruce) Slykhouse and Janice (Matthew) Walker. Proud grandfather of 8 great-grandfather of 13 and great-great-grandfather of one. Also survived by his siblings, Brother Joseph Howe,...
Peter Franklin Kondratko
Jan 14, 2019
Peter Franklin Kondratko, age 79 of Plymouth, passed away on January 14, 2019. Peter was born on May 20, 1939 in Detroit to his parents, Joseph and Jenny Kondratko. He is the loving and devoted father of Kris Ann (Joe) Clark, Michael (Paula) Kondratko, Kenny Kondratko and Kelly Lynn (Rick) Solak; proud grandfather of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Peter...
Brigid McCaffery
Jan 12, 2019
Brigid McCaffery, born August 4, 1929 in Annie Gap, Ireland to parents Philip & Mary Anne Lennon passed away on January 12, 2019. Brigid’s journey began in 1950 when her parents sent her to the United States to help out a family member in need. She was only to stay for five years but soon after her arrival Brigid met...
Catherine H. Cruse
Jan 10, 2019
Catherine Harmon Cruse of Plymouth, died January 10, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on November 17, 1926 to Harry and Margaret Harmon. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Robert Cruse who died in 1991. Catherine is survived by her loving children Michael (Bernie) Cruse, Christine (Wes) Voss, Eileen Cruse, Daniel Cruse,...





