Obituaries

Bruce K. Gould

Bruce K. Gould

Aug 1, 2018

Bruce was born October 13, 1949 in Plymouth, MI. He passed away August 1, 2018. He was raised in Plymouth where he graduated from Plymouth High School and went on to attend Western Michigan University. Upon finishing college he spent seven years living in Utah pursuing his favorite pastime, skiing, where he developed lifelong friends. He eventually moved back to...

Mary Lee Smith

Mary Lee Smith

Jul 30, 2018

Mary Lee Smith of Walled Lake, died July 30, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born in Detroit on May 31, 1940 to Rancie and Bessie (nee Clements) Washam. Mary is survived by her husband Bobby Smith, her four loving children Deacon Ken (Joan) Rasnick, Betty Szarama, Tony (Firyil) Smith and Steve (Shannon) Smith, her cherished grandchildren Andrea...

Philip T. VonGerichten

Philip T. VonGerichten

Jul 30, 2018

Philip Terry VonGerichten of Plymouth, died suddenly July 30, 2018 at the age of 54. He was born in Detroit on December 2, 1963 to Marvin and Eda (nee Williams) VonGerichten. Philip was the beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Ayers) VonGerichten for 29 years. Philip is also survived by his two loving sons Matthew and Andy VonGerichten, his devoted parents...

Edward A.. Dely

Edward A.. Dely

Jul 27, 2018

Edward A. Dely, lifelong resident of Plymouth, passed away on July 27, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Violette. Loving father of Carole Vogel, Lawrence (Karen) Dely and Brian (Dawn) Dely. Proud grandfather of Terry (Jason) Cheng, Scott (Heather) Holcomb, Crystal Holcomb, Kristin (Jeremy) Coffman, Jason (April) Dely and Devin Dely. Great grandfather of Ahanna,...

Robert D. Ramp

Robert D. Ramp

Jul 26, 2018

Robert D. Ramp, age 79 of Superior Township, passed away on July 26, 2018. Loving husband of the late Barbara Lee Ramp and Joanne C. Ramp. Beloved father of Brad (Gina) Ramp and the late Bobbi J. Ramp MD. Proud grandfather of Katharine Ramp. Robert was devoted to God, family and the Local UAW Local 3000 in Flat Rock. Visitation...

Robert "Bob" Ramsay

Robert "Bob" Ramsay

Jul 25, 2018

Robert “Bob” Ramsay, age 89 of Plymouth passed away at his home on July 25, 2018. He was born on March 11, 1929 in Detroit to his parents, David and Nancy (nee Raney) Ramsay. He is the beloved and devoted husband of the late Lucille Ramsay and the late Janet Witt; devoted father of Kathryn (the late Anthony) Villa, Mitchell...

Raymond H. Kelm

Raymond H. Kelm

Jul 24, 2018

Raymond H. Kelm, age 75 of Plymouth passed away on July 24th, 2018. He was born on March 3, 1943 in Detroit to his parents, Henry R. and Jane (nee Moore) Kelm. Raymond is the beloved husband of Betty J. (nee Kiser) Kelm; devoted father of Raymond II (Cindy) Kelm, Kassandra (Edward) McNellis and Robert (Kira) Kelm; proud grandfather of...

David A. Wolak

David A. Wolak

Jul 23, 2018

Passed away at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak on Monday, July 23, 2018 at the age of 64. David was born in Armada, Michigan on January 4, 1954, the son of the late Peter and Louise ( nee Macklem ) Wolak. At an early age the family moved to the Plymouth area and for the past fifteen years he has...

Barbara C. Trudell

Barbara C. Trudell

Jul 22, 2018

Barbara C. Trudell, age 72 of Plymouth, passed away on July 22, 2018. Barbara was born in Detroit on December 23, 1945 to her parents, George and Barbara (nee Mattie) Trudell. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her two sons, Martin Burch and James Burch. She is pre-deceased by her parents. A memorial service will be...

William G. Elliott

William G. Elliott

Jul 16, 2018

William George Elliott of Plymouth, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, passed away July 16, 2018 at the age of 95. Bill was born to Joseph and Georgina (nee Urquhart) in Highland Park, Michigan on May 1, 1923. Bill is survived by his two daughters Beverly (Thomas - deceased) Simmonds, and Patricia (Thomas) Welland, his grandsons Eric and Carl Welland,...

Carol Ann Krawczak

Carol Ann Krawczak

Jul 15, 2018

Carol Ann Krawczak, age 78 of Plymouth, passed away on July 15, 2018. Carol was born on April 17, 1940 in Detroit to her parents, Edwin and Harriet Wrobel. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Raymond Krawczak; loving mother of three children, Matt (Laurie) Krawczak, Gabe (Samantha) Krawczak and Jane (John) Antonczak and proud grandmother of...

Marilyn Joyce Olesky

Marilyn Joyce Olesky

Jul 15, 2018

Marilyn Joyce Olesky of Dearborn, died July 15, 2018 at the age of 56. She was born in Detroit on August 15, 1961 the daughter of Sylvia Cain (Buchanan). Marilyn was the beloved wife of David Olesky for 17 years. She is survived by her loving children Krysta, Dena, and Jason, her precious grandchildren Nicholas, Alex, Cory, Joey, Anton, Daniel,...

Katarina "Katie" Arbanas

Katarina "Katie" Arbanas

Jul 13, 2018

Katarina “Katie” Arbanas, age 85 of Plymouth, passed away on July 13, 2018. Loving mother of Sharon (The late Mike) Berzkalns. Proud grandmother of K. Ansis Berzkalns, Anna (Jim McGrail) Berzkalns and Nikolajs (Natalie) Berzkalns. Great-grandmother of Samuel and Alexander. Dear sister of Branko Arbanas, Ann Burke and the late John Arbanas. Also survived by 9 nieces and 1 nephew....

Janie Wester

Janie Wester

Jul 12, 2018

Janie Wester, age 85 of Farmington Hills passed away on July 12, 2018. Janie was born on November 19, 1932 in Centere, Alabama to her parents, J-Hue and Maude (nee Bishop) Abernathy. She is the beloved and devoted mother of three children, Diane (Bill) Brown, Larry (Carol) Wester and Greg (Jada) Wester; proud grandmother of Angie Zaragoza, Tony (Carla) Wester,...

Donald P.  Kummer

Donald P. Kummer

Jul 11, 2018

Donald Kummer passed away on July 11, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Barbara Kummer for 62 years. Loving father of Lynn (Tim), Larry (Kelley), and John (Deb). Grandfather to Augusta, Madison, Max, and Nico. Brother to Helen. Don loved our country and was proud to have served as a peacetime soldier at Ft Meade. Don worked...

Richard R. Seaman

Richard R. Seaman

Jul 8, 2018

Richard R. Seaman of Canton, died July 8, 2018 at the age of 86. He was born in Detroit to Frank and Mary (nee Greevers) Smentowski. Richard is survived by his loving brother Robert (Marian) Smentowski, his loving sister Dolores (Claude) Priebe, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 7 of his siblings:...

Keith  L.  Kovach

Keith L. Kovach

Jul 5, 2018

Keith L. Kovach, age 62 of Canton, passed away on July 5, 2018. Born in Detroit on October 31, 1955 to Barbara Michelin and the late Steve Kovach. Proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. On October 30, 1985 Keith would marry Sherri Ashby and spend the next 32 years together. Beloved father of Kristopher Kovach, Crystal (Jeffrey)...

Rosemary Ellen "Rosebud" Trask

Rosemary Ellen "Rosebud" Trask

Jul 4, 2018

Rosemary Ellen Trask “Rosebud” passed away at home in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 65. She was born on March 25, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Thurston and Rosemary (McErlane) Trask. Rosebud will be missed by her sister Kathleen (Larry) Olesky and her nieces and nephews. Rosebud is also survived by many cousins,...

Donald Marshall Strong

Donald Marshall Strong

Jul 2, 2018

Donald Marshall Strong, age 77 of Plymouth passed away on July 2, 2018. Donald is the beloved husband of Katryna (nee Hargroves) Strong; devoted father of Amanda Marshall Strong, Kent John Strong, Clark Wilbur Strong, Caranna (Charlie) O’Melveny and the late Adam Joseph Strong; proud grandfather of Liza Strong, Zane Strong, Cole Strong, Devin Strong, Kyle O’Melveny and Ryan O’Melveny....

Ina Robertson

Ina Robertson

Jun 29, 2018

Ina Robertson, of Plymouth, passed away on June 29, 2018 at the age of 103. Born in Hilham, Tennessee on April 18, 1915 to parents, John & Millie Malone. Preceded in death by her husbands, Willis Morgan and Ted Robertson. Beloved mother of David (Shirley) Morgan, Jerry (Rose) Morgan and Dan (Marygrace) Morgan. Proud grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 12...