Obituaries

Jeffrey D. Vojcek

Jeffrey D. Vojcek

Jun 25, 2018

Jeffrey Darrin Vojcek of Plymouth died suddenly June 25th, 2018 at 53 years old. Born February 17th, 1965. Jeff is survived by his 3 loving children Brandt (Lauren) Vojcek, Trinea (John) Henderson, and Austin Vojcek, his cherished grandchildren Autumn and John Henderson, his mother Moni Vojcek, his father Victor (Felecia) Vojcek, and his siblings Kimberly (Michael) Barackman, and Rodger Vojcek....

Gerry "Geri" Ann Muirhead

Gerry "Geri" Ann Muirhead

Jun 24, 2018

Gerry “Geri” Muirhead of Howell, formerly of Plymouth Township, passed away June 24, 2018. She was 73 years old. Geri was born in Detroit to Lester Meyer and Phyllis (nee Bourquin) Carley. She was the beloved wife of Richard Muirhead who died in 2015. Geri is survived by her loving children Marilyn Nelson, Barbara (Kevin) Ash, Nancy (Frank) Early, Cathleen...

Nien-Si Liu Chu

Nien-Si Liu Chu

Jun 22, 2018

Nien-Si Liu Chu March 28, 1931 – June 22, 2018 Nien-Si Liu Chu, age 87, born on March 28, 1931 in Shanghai, China, passed away on June 22, 2018, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is survived by her husband, Ernest Chu, her three children, Clara Chu Celebuski and her husband, Joe, David Chu, and his wife Jo Ann,...

Anna Jean Moore

Anna Jean Moore

Jun 21, 2018

Anna Jean (A.J.) died June 21, 2018 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Donald, preceded in death by her daughter Deborah Moore. Born and raised in Plymouth, and resided in Brighton the last 32 years. Anna Jean was a volunteer at the Henry ford Museum Research Library retiring in June 2009. Also served as a past officer of...

Stanley Ray Verthein

Stanley Ray Verthein

Jun 19, 2018

Stanley Ray Verthein of Plymouth, died June 19, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Donald and Dorothy Verthein. Stanley, also known as “The Big Man on Campus,” was the beloved husband of Billie Verthein for nearly 38 years. He is also survived by his 4 loving children Peter, and Robin (Jeff), Kelly,...

Maria Vitale Juhasz

Maria Vitale Juhasz

Jun 17, 2018

Maria Vitale Juhasz passed away June 17 at the age of 75. She was born in Detroit on December 25, 1942 to Nicolo and Antoinette (Zerilli) Vitale. She is survived and greatly loved by her husband Stephen, her children, Dana Juhasz, Sherri Petro and Stephen (Jennifer) Juhasz. She is the proud grandmother of Nicolo Anthony Juhasz, Rhea Savoria Petro, Lina...

Gabriel  M. Kaptur

Gabriel M. Kaptur

Jun 17, 2018

Gabriel M. Kaptur, age 72 of Plymouth, passed away on June 17, 2018. Loving husband of 41 years to Karen. Beloved father of Steven Kaptur, John Kaptur and James (Catherine) Kaptur. Dear brother of Joseph Kaptur and Marci (Scott) Baker. Gabriel retired as a Pharmacist for Option Care Pharmacy in Farmington Hills. He enjoyed spending time at the family cottage...

Gerald Karoski

Gerald Karoski

Jun 12, 2018

Gerald Karoski, age 81 of Dexter passed away on June 12, 2018. Gerald was born on May 27, 1937 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Joseph and Clara (nee Michniak) Karoski. He is the beloved husband of Joan (nee Smith) Karoski, devoted father of three children – Chris Karoski, Kathy (David) Owsiany and David Karoski; proud grandfather of two...

Sarah Jean Chapman

Sarah Jean Chapman

Jun 11, 2018

Sarah Jean Chapman of Westland passed away on June 11, 2018 at the age of 89. Sarah is the beloved wife of the late Herbert Chapman; loving and devoted mother of three children, Linda Allan, Dawn (Robert) Garver, and the late Michael Chapman; proud grandmother of five grandchildren, Jesse Garver, Jacob Garver, Carol (Phil) Loacano, John Parris and Karen (Brian)...

Kathleen Marie McFry

Kathleen Marie McFry

Jun 10, 2018

Kathleen Marie McFry, age 60 of Canton, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 10, 2018 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on February 4, 1958 to her parents, Herbert and Beverly (nee Bogdan) Geiselman. She is the beloved and devoted wife of Ronald McFry; loving mother of Amanda...

Thurston Wilfred  Trask II

Thurston Wilfred Trask II

Jun 10, 2018

Thurston Wilfred Trask II passed away at home in Yucca Valley, CA on Sunday, June 10th at the age of 66. He was born on April 6, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Thurston and Rosemary (McErlane) Trask. Thurston is deeply loved and will be missed by his son Matthew (Laura) Januszewski; his 4 grandchildren, Morgan, Claudia, Ella and Owen; his...

Jean Anna Miller

Jean Anna Miller

Jun 6, 2018

Jean Anna Miller, age 92 passed away on June 6, 2018. Jean was born on October 16, 1925 in Dearborn to the late Willard and Ruth (nee Fuller) Garwood. She is the beloved wife of the late James Miller; loving and devoted mother of three children, Wayne (Linda) Miller, Kyle (Joe) Eckert and Kathy (Tim) Taylor; proud grandmother of Adam...

Ethel Irene Eckles

Ethel Irene Eckles

Jun 5, 2018

Ethel Irene Eckles of Northville and formerly of Plymouth, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was 97 years old. She was born on December 21, 1920 to William and Hulda (nee Esch) Ash in their family home in Livonia. Ethel was the beloved wife of the late Douglas Eckles who died in 1970. Ethel was also the loving mother to...

Annamarie Hartge

Annamarie Hartge

Jun 3, 2018

Annamarie Hartge, age 93 of Surprise, Arizona and formerly Livonia passed away on June 3, 2018. Annamarie was born on April 10, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Emil and Elsie (nee Wolfgram) Schoenberger. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Erwin Hartge and they are now reunited for eternity. Annamarie is the loving and devoted mother of two...

Richard V. Wingard

Richard V. Wingard

Jun 1, 2018

Richard V. Wingard, age 71 of South Lyon, passed away on June 1, 2018. Born in Detroit on October 3, 1946 to the late Robert & Geraldine Wingard. Richard graduated from Plymouth High School in 1964. In 1967, Richard proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and, in 1968, he would receive a Purple Heart. Survived...

Frederick John Burger

Frederick John Burger

May 30, 2018

Frederick John Burger, born December 4, 1945 in Royal Oak, Michigan to the late John & Katherine Burger passed away on May 30, 2018 while on vacation in the Bahamas. Fred proudly served his country in the United Army. After serving in the military, Fred began his career with General Motors and over 30 years later retiring as a Project...

William Joseph Bogard, M.D.

William Joseph Bogard, M.D.

May 28, 2018

Dr. William J. “Bill” Bogard William Joseph Bogard, age 79, of Plymouth, Michigan, died peacefully with his wife and children at his side on May 28, 2018, following a courageous struggle with cancer. Bill was born August 18, 1938 in Palestine, Illinois, the son of William Earl and Myrtle (Higgins) Bogard. He was a graduate of Palestine High School and...

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski

May 24, 2018

Susan Elizabeth Polkowski of Plymouth, died May 24, 2018 at the age of 70. She was born in Cheverly, Maryland on March 18, 1948 to Anthony and Elvera (nee Boccarossa) Ventre. Susie is the beloved wife of Robert Polkowski for 48 years. She is also survived by her loving children Ryan (Nicole) Polkowski, and Lori Polkowski, her precious grandchildren Riley,...

Richard Merwyn Hand

Richard Merwyn Hand

May 24, 2018

Richard “Dick” Merwyn Hand, age 80 of Plymouth, passed away on May 24, 2018. Dick was born on September 17, 1937 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Merwyn and Helen (nee Medbourne) Hand. Dick married Sue Ellen (nee Felke) on February 27, 1960. He attended Culver Military Academy and Purdue University and he was a member of Kappa Sigma...

Eleanor Graye

Eleanor Graye

May 22, 2018

Eleanor Graye of Plymouth, died May 22, 2018 at the age of 99. She was born in Detroit to Alexander and Julia (nee Milczarski) Naimola. Eleanor is survived by her loving son Thomas Graye, her precious grandchildren Christopher, Kelly, David, and Alycia Graye, cherished great grandchildren Genevieve, Autumn, and Oliver Lewis, and her dear friends Dennis and Sally Sparr. Eleanor...