Obituaries

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...

Sep 9, 2018

Aída María Holguín, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2018. Aida was born in Darien, Valle, Colombia on March 30th, 1928, daughter of Betsabé Holguín. She is survived by her devoted daughter Hilda Lucia (Mark) Partin, her two grandchildren Adriana (Matthew) Droste and Erik Partin and her great grandson Clayton Droste. Aída was a beloved and...

Sep 9, 2018

Maryann Ruehr of Plymouth, died September 9, 2018. She was 74 years old. Maryann was born in Detroit, on March 20, 1944. Maryann is survived by her two loving children William (Jessica) Ruehr, and Maria Lloyd, and her 3 cherished grandchildren Olivia Lloyd, Gwenyth Lloyd, and Ewan Ruehr. She was preceded in death by her husband Frederick “Bill” Ruehr, her...

Sep 6, 2018

Patricia Anne Kananen, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Patricia was born in Sunfield, Michigan on April 12,1937 to her parents, Guy and Maxine (nee Linhart) Taylor. For 61 years, she has been the devoted and beloved wife of Irving Kananen; loving mother of three children, Guy (Ana-Maria), Todd, Bill (Kristen) Kananen and their late...

Sep 6, 2018

Beverly Jane Schaffer (nee Truesdell) age 89, of Plymouth passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She is the beloved wife of the late George Schaffer. Devoted and loving mother of John (Pam) Schaffer of Salsibury, NC, Ann (Matt) Greenough and James Schaffer of Plymouth and the late Janis (John) Holmes of Kissimmee, Florida. Proud grandmother of 5 grandchildren – Jennifer...

Sep 5, 2018

Doris Pinkerton Brady, age 98 of Loudon Township, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 in Findlay, Ohio. She is the beloved wife of the late Cecil Pinkerton and Lorraine Brady; loving and devoted mother of four children, the late James Pinkerton, Gerald (Janice) Pinkerton, Judith (Douglas) Olds and Jill (Roger) Lockhart; proud grandmother of nine grandchildren and many...

Aug 28, 2018

Gladys Virginia Giles, 89 of Plymouth passed away on August 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Jack Giles. She is survived by her daughter Barbara (Paul) Vermueulen, and two sons Bruce (Karen) Giles, and Brian (Betsy) Giles. Proud Grandmother of Lizabeth Giles and Julianne (Derek) Giles- Raska. "A memorial service will be held. The date and times are pending."

Aug 26, 2018

Samuel C. Detrich, age 84 of Plymouth, passed away on August 26, 2018. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 9, 1933 to loving parents Earl & Virginia Detrich. Loving husband of 60 years to Martha. Devoted father of Patti (Jeff) Barszcz, Karen Gearns and Brian Detrich. Proud grandfather of Kyle (Erica) Gearns, Maggie Gearns, Jimmy Gearns, Bryan Quinlan, Kelly Quinlan,...

Aug 26, 2018

Elizabeth K. Toth, age 90 of Plymouth, passed away on August 26th, 2018. Elizabeth was born November 12, 1927 in Canada to her parents Edward and Emma (nee Becker) Burt. She is survived by her two children, William Toth and Robert (Sharon) Toth; proud grandmother of Stacey (Johnny Simmerman) Toth, Charley Toth and the late Joseph Toth. Friends may visit...

Aug 25, 2018

Marilynn G. Adams, age 93 of Novi, Michigan passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Marilynn was born on August 26, 1924 in Cresco, Iowa to her parents, Dr. Thomas and Hazel (nee Bellows) Lund. She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Harold Adams who passed away on May 6, 1999. Dear mother of five daughters, Linda...

Aug 21, 2018

Rebecca H. McKelvey, age 68 of New Hudson passed away August 21st. Rebecca was born on March 8, 1950 in Detroit to her parents, Melbourne and Gloria (Friday) Hynes. She is the beloved wife of the late Ralph “Butch” McKelvey; devoted mother of two children, Michael (fiancée Sarah Shaver) McKelvey and Matthew (Diana) McKelvey; dearest sister to Melbourne (Sue) Hynes,...

Aug 19, 2018

Donna Marie Keough of Plymouth, died August 19, 2018. She was 76 years old. Donna was born in Detroit to Stanley and Marion Baloh on February 19, 1942. Donna was the beloved wife of William Keough for 53 years. She is also survived by her two loving children Shawn (Chrissy) Keough and Shane (Colleen) Keough, her four precious grandchildren Carly,...