Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Modesta A. De Guzman, age 87 of Canton passed away on October 7, 2024.

Modesta was born on November 4, 1936 in Aringay, La Union, Philippines to her parents Rita (née Balangue) and Ildefonso Avena. 

She is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Napoleon De Guzman, Jr.; loving mother of two children – Cheryl (Mike) Desjarlais and Edwin (Jeanine)...

Oct 1, 2024

Leslie Sue Lehmkuhl, 54, died Monday, October 1st, 2024, at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI following a courageous battle with cancer. Leslie faced cancer head-on like a warrior surrounded by the love and support of her family and friends.

Les was born and raised in Waterford, MI, and is the daughter of Diane and Gene Ryeson.

Les was known...

Sep 29, 2024

Mary D. Winter, age 87 of Plymouth passed away on September 29, 2024.

She was born on June 17, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa to her parents, the late Leona (née Parshal) and John Joseph Shea.

Mary is the beloved and devoted mother of Katherine (Jim) Boger and John (Jennifer) Winter and proud grandmother of Mary Winter, MacKenzie Winter, Jack Winter, Shamus...

Sep 28, 2024

Donna Jean Paselk passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at the age of 84.

Donna was born on September 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents, the late Frederick and Elsie (née Keast) Salswedel.

She was the beloved and devoted wife of 58 years to the late David Paselk; loving mother of David Paselk, Jr., Deborah (Paul) Ballew, Constance (Kevin)...

Sep 27, 2024

Joan (Horn) Seay, 93, of Falling Waters, WV, passed away on September 27, 2024 at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center.

Born March 18, 1931 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of Leo and Helen (Preisach) Horn.

Joan grew up in Detroit, MI and attended college at Wayne State University where she studied music, majoring in French horn. After graduation, Joan married former...

Sep 21, 2024

James Elwood Royster, a dedicated engineer and cherished family man, passed away on September 21, 2024 in Northville, Michigan, at the age of 80. Born on September 5, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, James lived a life marked by service, professional achievement, and deep familial love.

James will be deeply missed by his beloved wife, Susan, and their two children, Dale Royster...

Sep 18, 2024

Robert James Casper passed away on September 18, 2024, at the age of 64, in his home in Canton, Michigan, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Robert, fondly known as Bob, was born to the late John and Joyce Casper, on January 21, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan. He spent his childhood growing up in Livonia, Michigan, and graduated from Stevenson...

Sep 15, 2024

Janet Correll was the single child of John and Gladys Thomson. She was born in England on July 7, 1944. In 1949 she migrated to the United States — specifically Lincoln Park, Michigan — where she grew up. As she ruefully would explain, “I arrived with a beautiful English accent but it was ‘beat’ out of me by my early...

Sep 12, 2024

Bernard Joseph Buselmeier, a loving husband and proud father, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 68. Born on February 10, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Bernard and Rita Buselmeier (Cook). He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his wife Carolyn, his son, Andrew, his daughter-in-law, Kimberly,...

Sep 12, 2024

A remarkable mom, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, teacher and friend, Elizabeth Ann Nulty, age 95, of Plymouth passed away on September 12, 2024.

Betty Ann, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Nekoma, North Dakota on March 6, 1929 to her parents, the late Elizabeth (née Gellner) and Jacob Spanier. Her family moved to Plymouth in the...

Sep 11, 2024

Sep 10, 2024

Ruby Hamilton, age 76 of Van Buren Township passed away on September 10, 2024.

She was born on February 4, 1948 in Morehead, Kentucky to her parents, the late Onie and Robert Christian. 

Ruby is the beloved and devoted wife of the late Ronald Gene Hamilton; loving mother of four children – Melissa (Yahya) Murad, Todd (Brandy) Hamilton, Darren (Samantha) Hamilton and...

Sep 6, 2024

Douglas (Doug) Raymond Taillard, beloved husband, father, son and friend continued his journey from this life to the next on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at the age of 38. He is survived by Denise, the love of his life and bride of 10 years, and his two sons, Henry (8) and Maxwell (6). Doug’s intense devotion for them was reflected...

Sep 6, 2024

Alice Yasuko Sano Teachout of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6th surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old. Born in Los Angeles to Joseph Kumao and Sakae Sano, Alice was the middle child, with an older brother George, and a younger brother Roy. 

At age 7, her family moved to Chula Vista, CA, where Alice’s...

Sep 3, 2024

Margaret Patricia Dapkus, age 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Livonia, Michigan. 

She was born on November 4, 1924 in Pringle, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Anna Paralis, Lithuanian parents. She was a graduate of Pringle High School where her brother was a Teacher, and attended business college. She worked for the government during...

Aug 31, 2024

Christopher (Chris) Steven Rohlig, born on October 27, 1984, passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 39. Chris is survived by his beloved wife, Cara, with whom he shared almost 9 wonderful years of marriage and 16 total years. Together, they nurtured a loving home for their three cherished children, Caroline (5), Harrison (3), and Alexander (11...

Aug 30, 2024

Elizabeth Couchois Heatherwick, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 66 years on August 30, 2024 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Along with her identical twin sister, she was born to William Joy and Jane Francis (Dillon) Couchois on October 1, 1957, in San Diego, California. Elizabeth led a life filled with compassion and...

Aug 30, 2024

Robert (Bob) Pearse, born December 23,1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away August 30, 2024 at the age of 81. 

Bob graduated from Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in Endocrinology and was a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He was a gifted singer who was active in the glee club and performed in musicals. Bob loved...

Aug 29, 2024

Kashiben Bhimjibhai Sojitra of Southfield, Michigan ascended to Heaven on August 29, 2024. She was met at the gate by her beloved husband, Bhimjibhai and her parents, Maniben and Lavjibhai Nakrani. Born in Sanosara, Gujarat, on May 31, 1931, she was the daughter of a mill worker. At 8, the Hindu-Muslim riots broke out and she had to stop going...

Aug 26, 2024

Michael Robert Collins, born April 24, 1987, passed away on August 26, 2024 at the age of 37. He was born in Blue Springs, Missouri as Michael Ross Case and adopted at the age of 14 by James Robert and Sherada (Erdelyi) Collins II.

He was a graduate of MIAT College of Technology in Canton, Michigan and had an AA degree...