Obituaries

John R. Gift

John R. Gift

Jan 8, 2019

John R. Gift, of Plymouth and formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 8, 2019. John was born and raised in Allentown, graduated from St Catherine of Siena Grade School, Allentown Central Catholic High School, and Lehigh University. He was preceeded in death by his parents, John J. and Gertrude B. Gift and, one brother, Michael J. Gift. He...

David Carl Guastella

David Carl Guastella

Jan 8, 2019

David Carl Guastella was a truly remarkable soul. He was passionate about the arts and dedicated a great deal of his life to pursuing stand-up comedy, writing, music and podcasting. He balanced his creativity with a teaching career where he committed his time to working with under-served communities in Chicago. Dave was also blessed with a rich family life and...

Sid Greenberg

Sid Greenberg

Jan 7, 2019

Samuel “Sid” Greenberg, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on January 7, 2019. Sid is the beloved husband of Yvonne (nee Shook) Greenberg, and they have been married for 48 years. He is also leaves behind his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Shook and sister-in-law, Sharon Robinson. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Sid proudly...

Lisa Charlotte Massie

Lisa Charlotte Massie

Jan 6, 2019

Lisa Charlotte Massie passed away on January 6, 2019 from metastatic breast cancer. Lisa was born to Kenneth and Nancy Nelson on April 19, 1963 in Detroit. She married the first boy she ever fell in love with, Steve Massie, and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Lisa felt her purpose on this side of heaven was to become a...

Donna Lee Marshall

Donna Lee Marshall

Jan 2, 2019

On the night of Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, Donna Marshall passed away at the age of 70. Donna was born in Plymouth, MI on Sept. 3, 1948 and was the daughter of Earl and Celeste (Kolin) Cook. Donna worked in Plymouth as a telephone operator for more than 30 years and served consecutively as an executive board member for two...

William J. Mitchell

William J. Mitchell

Jan 2, 2019

William John Mitchell, formerly of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, passed away January 2, 2019. He was 84 years old. William was born on October 22, 1934, to William and Kathryn (nee Bramlage) Mitchell. William is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Helen (nee Paul) Mitchell. He is also survived by three loving children: William (Vicki) Mitchell Jr., Michael (Kathryn...

Marilyn Boland

Marilyn Boland

Jan 1, 2019

Marilyn Boland, age 60, of Plymouth passed away on January 1, 2019, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Lansing, Michigan on December 4, 1958. Marilyn married her beloved husband of 34 years, Kevin Boland on September 8, 1984. They made their home in Plymouth and Traverse City. Marilyn is survived by her parents Wayne and...

John  E. "Don" Scheff

John E. "Don" Scheff

Dec 30, 2018

John E. “Don” Scheff, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on December 30, 2018. Don was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1934, the son of the late Edward G. and Mary B. (nee Forgacs) Scheff. On May 27, 1966, Don would marry his beloved Phyllis (nee Hammerschmidt). In addition to Phyllis, he is survived by two loving sons...

Helen Ann Wickman

Helen Ann Wickman

Dec 28, 2018

Helen Ann Wickman, age 88 of Livonia, passed away on December 28, 2018. Loving wife of Stanley; beloved mother of Paula (Roy) Anderson, Marshall (Peggy) Wickman, Noreen (John) Lenardon and Lisa (Michael) Perez. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and great-grandmother of two great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 4:00 P.M.to 9:00 P.M. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South...

Clara Marie Randazzo

Clara Marie Randazzo

Dec 28, 2018

Clara Marie Randazzo, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on December 28, 2018. She was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on January 2, 1937. Clara is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Dick Randazzo. She is the loving and devoted mother to sons Keith and Kevin Randazzo. Proud grandmother of Taylor Ann Randazzo, and Margaret Grace McKolay. Dearest...

Hunter Ireland

Hunter Ireland

Dec 26, 2018

Hunter Ireland, beloved son of Deanna Ireland & Kenneth Easton passed away suddenly on December 26, 2018 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township. Loving brother of Jason (Kristy) Woody & Tabitha (Blake) Meyering. Cherished grandson of Joyce Ireland. Dear uncle of Kayla Woody, Avery Woody, Jayden Woody, Alisa Woody, Bryce Woody, Kamren Winrick and Payton Kregear. Proud nephew...

Margaret  Muriel Anderson

Margaret Muriel Anderson

Dec 26, 2018

Margaret Muriel Anderson, age 91 of Plymouth, died on December 26, 2018. Margaret was born August 7, 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland. She is the beloved wife to the late Bennett R. Anderson (Bob). She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Robin and Gill Hamilton. Loving Aunt to nieces Jane, Sara and Claire, and seven grand-nieces and nephews, all of...

Aubrey Dean Anderson

Aubrey Dean Anderson

Dec 25, 2018

Aubrey Dean Anderson, age 78 of Canton passed away on December 25, 2018. Aubrey is the beloved husband of 57 years to Barbara (nee Smith); devoted father of Beth Anderson and Wes (Michelle) Anderson; proud grandfather of Justin (Jordon Connelly) Vincent, Isabel Anderson and Kaleb Anderson and great-grandfather of Juliana and Jace. He is deeply loved and will be greatly...

Joyce M. Merchant

Joyce M. Merchant

Dec 25, 2018

Joyce M. Merchant, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Canton Michigan on December 25, 2018 Joyce was born in Commerce Michigan and grew up in Walled Lake. She was a 1953 graduate of Walled Lake high school. She was preceded in death by father Charles Tompkins Parks, mother Anna (Hays) Parks, sisters Jean and Shirley and brother Charles....

Delbert Slater

Delbert Slater

Dec 23, 2018

Delbert Slater, age 89 of Canton passed away on December 23, 2018. Delbert was born on January 26, 1929 in Plymouth to his parents, Elmer and Almeta (nee Hall) Slater. He is the beloved husband of the late Deloris Jane (nee Revels) Slater who passed away on September 12, 2005; devoted father of Ken (Linda) Slater; proud grandfather of Becky...

Theresa Marie Covington

Theresa Marie Covington

Dec 19, 2018

Theresa Marie Covington of Plymouth, died December 19, 2018. She was 94 years old. Theresa was born in Bay City, Michigan to Floyd and Philomena “Minnie” McCracken. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late William Covington who died in 2006. Theresa is survived by her loving children Janet (the late Dennis) Smith, Nancy (Norm) Schreiber, William (Debra) Covington, Theresa...

Anthony "Tony" Michael Lollio

Anthony "Tony" Michael Lollio

Dec 16, 2018

It is with great sadness and some joy that we message the passing of Anthony (Tony) Michael Lollio, from Brighton. Great sadness for those who knew and loved him and yet joy that he is no longer suffering from ALS. We know he is with his Savior, whole, healthy, and in the company of family members who have gone on...

Vera Muriel Bascom

Vera Muriel Bascom

Dec 15, 2018

Vera Muriel Bascom, age 88 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at her home in Plymouth on December 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Eugene who passed away in 1991 . Loving mother of Janeen Bascom. Janet (Rick) Smith and the late Edward Bascom. Proud grandmother of Ryan Madgwick, Alicia Madgwick, Danielle Bascom, Brandon (Bernadett) Bascom, Ashley (Jeff Zaidel) Bascom,...

Jerry Neal Newsome

Jerry Neal Newsome

Dec 14, 2018

Jerry Neal Newsome, age 78 of Plymouth passed away on December 14, 2018. Jerry was born on April 9, 1940 in Union City, Tennessee to his parents, Marcus W. and Mary (nee Bell) Newsom. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. A private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Plymouth.

Rev. W. Ronnie Dykes

Rev. W. Ronnie Dykes

Dec 12, 2018

The Reverend W. Ronnie Dykes of Plymouth, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2018. He was 84 years old. Ronnie is the beloved husband of Rita Dykes, loving father of Rachel (the late Miller) Goodman, Ronald (the late Theresa) Dykes, and Travis (Candace) Dykes, cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 7. He was preceded...