Obituaries

Elmer Francis Cote

Elmer Francis Cote

Oct 13, 2018

Elmer Francis Cote, age 85 of Beulah, Michigan passed away on October 13, 2018 in Traverse City, Michigan. Elmer was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 24, 1933 to Elmer Francis and Irene (nee Rocheleau) Cote. He is the devoted husband of the late Nancy Cote. They were married for 51 years. He is the devoted father of Michele (Jim)...

William R. Evans

William R. Evans

Oct 12, 2018

William Royal Evans of Plymouth, died October 12, 2018. He was 83 years old. Bill was born in Detroit to Royal and Katherine (nee Welch) Evans on June 12, 1935. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Martha Evans, his two loving daughters Kathryn (Dave), and Bethany (David), his cherished grandchildren Tori, Nick, Mason, and Brady. Bill...

Jonas E. Peters

Jonas E. Peters

Oct 12, 2018

Jonas Edford Peters of Canton, Died October 12, 2018. He was 72 years old. Jonas was born in Perry County, Kentucky on June 4, 1946 to Dillard and Stella Mae (nee Hall) Peters. Jonas is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Bonnie Peters, his 3 loving children Dawn Hamby, Jonas Peters Jr., and Jefferey Peters, his two precious...

James A. Kosinski

James A. Kosinski

Oct 12, 2018

James Anthony Kosinski of Northville, died October 12, 2018. He was 62 years old. Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 9, 1956 to Stanley and Elenor (nee Karwecki) Kosinski. Jim is survived by his beloved wife Mariann Piro Lupinacci-Kosinski, his three loving children John (Mary) Lupinacci, Jacqueline (Matthew) Lupinacci-Mooney, and Joseph (Elizabeth) Lupinacci, his six precious grandchildren Brenna,...

Kenneth Paul Zecman

Kenneth Paul Zecman

Oct 11, 2018

Kenneth Paul Zecman age 78, of Farmington Hills, Michigan died on Thursday, October 11, 2018. He is the beloved father of Kris (Kimberlie) Zecman, Kurt (Jamie) Zecman and his two step-children Ava Teddy and Maryn Teddy. Proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren – Ryan (Stephanie) Zecman, and Sara (Bobby) Babcock. A visitation will take place on Friday, October 19th from 2:00...

Mary Elizabeth Townley

Mary Elizabeth Townley

Oct 9, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Townley age 73, of Atlanta, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. She is the beloved wife of Sidney Ralph Townley. Devoted and loving mother of Hope (Mike) O’Donnell, Beth Swiss, Tom (Jennifer) Townley, Dan (Liz) Townley, and Mike (Emily) Townley. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren - Michael O’Donnell, Kristi Swiss, Kristen O’Donnell, Ashley Swiss, Alyssa Swiss,...

Carol  Jane Oldham

Carol Jane Oldham

Oct 4, 2018

Carol Jane Oldham, age 58, of Northville passed away at her residence on October 4, 2018. Carol loved being a mother and spending time with family and friends. She will be remembered for her infectious laugh, love for the lake, and being the life of the party. Carol is survived by her loving husband and devoted caregiver, Terry. Her children,...

Allen Mitchell Fisher

Allen Mitchell Fisher

Oct 1, 2018

Allen Mitchell Fisher, age 71 of Westland passed away on October 1, 2018. Allen was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on February 22, 1947 to his parents, Oren and Alice (nee Richardson) Fisher. He will be greatly missed by his children, Kimberly (Steven Geyer) Lovell, Krista (Tim) Carnes and Steven Fisher. He is pre-deceased by his son, James Allen Fisher....

Joseph "Joe" Walter Laurin

Joseph "Joe" Walter Laurin

Sep 30, 2018

Joseph “Joe” Walter Laurin, age 38, of Ann Arbor, Michigan died unexpectedly on September 30, 2018 as a result of injuries he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Joe was born August 5, 1980 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Elizabeth Orbits and Russell Laurin. He graduated from Dexter High School, attended Washtenaw Community College, and was employed at Michigan Medicine...

Stanley John Wisniewski

Stanley John Wisniewski

Sep 29, 2018

Stanley John Wisniewski of Southfield and formerly of Detroit, died September 29, 2018. He was 96 years old. Stanley was the beloved husband of the late Agnes Wisniewski who died days earlier on September 23, 2018. They were married for 67 years. Stanley is survived by his two loving children Aaron (Linda) Wisniewski and Brian (Margaret) Wisniewski, and his precious...

Andrea Farquhar

Andrea Farquhar

Sep 27, 2018

Andrea Farquhar, age 34 of Superior Township, passed away on September 27, 2018. Cherished daughter of Michael & Catherine Cichon. Loving & devoted mother of Cora Thacker. She is also survived by Cora's father, Jeremy Thacker. Dear sister of Michael, Joshua and Justin. Also survived by her aunts and uncles Caroline, John & Germaine, Pat & Lori, Crissy & Jeff,...

Timothy C. Lycette

Timothy C. Lycette

Sep 24, 2018

Timothy Currie Lycette of Plymouth and raised in Lathrup Village, died suddenly September 24, 2018. He was 62 years old. Tim was born in Oak Park, Illinois on January 26, 1956. Tim is survived by his three brothers Richard (Carol) Lycette, David (Laura) Lycette, and Jon Lycette, his nephews Donovan and Jeffrey, and his niece Nina. Tim was preceded in...

James Howard DiFalco

James Howard DiFalco

Sep 23, 2018

James H. DiFalco , from Livingston TN, native of Canton MI. was reunited with his Mom, Mattie DiFalco on September 23, 2018. He is the husband and best friend of Joyce. “Favorite” son of James F. DiFalco, brother of Cindy (Ron) Thornsberry, Michelle Yelen and Liz (Joe) Mullens. Jim will also be forever remembered by numerous nieces and nephews and...

Agnes Theresa Wisniewski

Agnes Theresa Wisniewski

Sep 23, 2018

Agnes Theresa Wisniewski of Southfield and formerly of Detroit, died September 23, 2018. She was 97 years old. Agnes was the beloved wife of Stanley Wisniewski for 67 years. Agnes was survived by her husband Stanley and her two loving children Aaron (Linda) Wisniewski and Brian (Margaret) Wisniewski, and her precious grandchildren Matthew (Emery), Pamela, Scott, Megan, and Nicholas. She...

Violet E.  Powell

Violet E. Powell

Sep 23, 2018

Violet E. Powell age 97 of Bridgeport and formerly of Plymouth passed away on September 23, 2018. Preceded in death by husbands Gerald Norgrove and Curtis Powell. Beloved mother of Virgil (Lillian) Norgrove. Preceded in death by daughter Sherry Norgrove & Curtis L. Powell II. Proud grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of William Joseph Russell...

Donald W. Ellison

Donald W. Ellison

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...

Charles W. Drys

Charles W. Drys

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...

James Alan Simescu

James Alan Simescu

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....

Margaret Mae Dunning

Margaret Mae Dunning

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...

Caroline B. Zamarka

Caroline B. Zamarka

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...