Obituaries

Richard M. Skutt

Richard M. Skutt

Feb 5, 2018

The Honorable Richard M. Skutt of the Third Circuit Court, died February 5, 2018, at the age of 70. He was a resident of Plymouth, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Skutt; his loving daughter, Sabra Skutt-Morman; and his step-daughters, Candice (Kyle) Thom, and Shannon Penn; and his dear sisters, Patricia (Bill) Richert, and Pam (Ken) Bledsoe-Turner....

Harold C. Douglas

Harold C. Douglas

Feb 2, 2018

Harold C. Douglas of Belleville, died February 2, 2018, at the age of 78. He was born in Northville, to Harold and Ethel (nee House) Douglas on April 26, 1939. Harold is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Lynn (nee Perrell) Douglas; his loving children, James (Alicia) Douglas, and Lynn Ann Douglas; his precious granddaughters, Kayla, McKenzie, Natalie,...

Hazel H. Wendland

Hazel H. Wendland

Feb 2, 2018

Hazel Hulda Wendland, of Plymouth, died February 2, 2018. She was 105 years old. Hazel is survived by her loving grandchildren, Cheryl (Doug) Smith, Craig (Susan) Wagenschutz, Lon (Patty) Wagenschutz, Steven (Diane) Wendland, Colleen (Jon) Baumann, and Gary (Carmen) Wagenschutz; her dear great-grandchildren, Chad (Paula) Wagenschutz, Rebecca (Phil) Westgate, Philip Wendland, Renee (David) Staley, Matthew (Meredith) Smith, Ryan Wagenschutz, Erin...

William "Bill" Arthur Blue

William "Bill" Arthur Blue

Jan 25, 2018

William “Bill” Arthur Blue, age 71 of Plymouth, passed away on January 25, 2018. Loving husband of Karen. Beloved father of Darrin (Laura) Blue, Corey (Misty) Blue and Cristi (David) Popa. Proud grandfather of Megan Blue, Sarah Blue, Jessica (Keith) Williams, Lauren Blue, Gabbi Blue, Jakob Wickens, Emily Popa and Katie Popa. Great grandfather of Aubrie Williams, Greyson Williams and...

Penny Lee Brooks

Penny Lee Brooks

Jan 22, 2018

Penny Lee Brooks of Plymouth, Michigan, died January 22, 2018 at the age of 74. She was raised in Livonia, born to Percy and Winifred Brooks. Penny is survived by her loving siblings, Billie (Walter) Anderson, and Philip (Carole) Brooks, her nieces and nephews, Nancy (the late Larry) Sell, Susan (Mark) Noldy, Janet Nelson, Renee (Fred) Burton, Rachael (Brian) Bagenstose,...

Larry A. Wilhelmi

Larry A. Wilhelmi

Jan 20, 2018

Lawrence Arnold Wilhelmi of Plymouth, died suddenly January 20, 2018 after complications from surgery. Larry was 80 years old. He was born in Nekoma, North Dakota to Joseph and Wanda Wilhelmi. Larry is survived by his beloved daughter Joan and dear son-in-law Jim Omietanski, his cherished granddaughter Madelyn, his loving companion of 36 years, Peggy Wingard, her children Melinda Garchow,...

Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson

Jan 19, 2018

Susan Wilson passed away January 19, 2018. She was born January 26, 1960 to Angelo and Cruce Torres. Susan is loved and will be missed by her husband Paul, her mother Cruce, her brother Angelo and her sister Connie. Susan loved shopping, going out to eat and going to church. She is loved by many and will be deeply missed....

Carolyn J.  Schlegel

Carolyn J. Schlegel

Jan 19, 2018

Carolyn Joan Schlegel of Canton, died January 19, 2018 at the age of 76. She was born to Lyle and Helen Brosche on November 27, 1941. Carolyn is survived by her beloved husband Jerry, her three loving children Jerry (Tammy) Schlegel Jr., Stephen (Carilu) Schlegel, and Kathleen (Scott) Blackmore, her 8 precious grandchildren Amanda, Dylan, Jessica, Robyn, Alexander, Andrew, Jacob,...

Bernadine R. Warchol

Bernadine R. Warchol

Jan 18, 2018

Bernadine Rose Warchol of Plymouth, died January 18, 2018 at the age 86. She was born in Detroit to Edwin and Michaeline (nee Mycek) Kevnick on September 16, 1931. Bernie is survived by her three loving children Paul Warchol, Michele (Michael) Brewer and Susan (Fredrick) Silver, her cherished granddaughter Kaitlyn Silver (T.J. Cooper), and her dear siblings Theresa, Mary Jane,...

Elizabeth A. Filipp

Elizabeth A. Filipp

Jan 17, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Filipp, of Livonia, died January 17, 2018 at the age of 85. She was born in Detroit, to Joseph and Sallie (nee Nowakowski) Filipp on February 23, 1932. Elizabeth is survived by her beloved siblings Casimar Filipp, and Loretta Filipp-Begue, and her 13 loving nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her dear brother Harry Filipp....

Richard Barnes

Richard Barnes

Jan 17, 2018

Richard Barnes of Dearborn Heights, died January 17, 2018 at the age of 68. He was born in Wyandotte, MI on August 2, 1949 to Kenneth and Martha (nee Jaroszewski) Barnes. Richard is survived by his loving children Allison Barnes, Colleen Barnes, Lisa Gonzales, and James Gonzales, and his precious grandson Landon, and his ex wife Margee. He was preceded...

Bryan Hale

Bryan Hale

Jan 9, 2018

Bryan Hale, born May 11, 1958 to Glenys and the late Rader Hale, passed away on January 9, 2018. Beloved brother of Richard (Susan) Hale, Kimberley (Jon) Olson, Joseph (Beverly) Hale and the late David Hale. Proud uncle of Dawn (Jerry) Feighner, Erin Hale, Jeff (Stephanie) Hale, Bradley Hale, Brooke Hale, Charles R. Olson, Caitlin A. Olson, Cameron Hale and...

William J. Olesky

William J. Olesky

Jan 9, 2018

William Joseph Olesky of Canton, died January 9, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born in Detroit, to William and Laura (nee Lewalski) Olesky on October 5, 1946. Bill is survived by his loving children Scott (Mary) Klemme, Meggin (Steve) Kovich, Bo (Dawn) Olesky, and Amanda (Phil) Doumanian, his precious grandchildren Anabelle, Lily, Charlie, Paul, and Rachel, and...

Robert S. Lynn Jr.

Robert S. Lynn Jr.

Jan 6, 2018

Robert S. Lynn Jr. of Northville, died January 6, 2018 at the age of 87. He was born in Memphis Tennessee, home of his favorite entertainer Elvis Presley. His parents moved to Detroit to pursue careers with Ford Motor Company when he was a baby. His father passed shortly afterward and his widowed mother raised him on her own until...

Sandra J. Hobbs

Sandra J. Hobbs

Jan 4, 2018

Sandra Joanne Hobbs of Pleasant Ridge, died January 4, 2018 at the age of 81. She was born in Detroit, to Francis and Margaret (nee Siersma) Light. Sandy is survived by her loving children Terri Maurer, Lori (David) Jouppi, and Julie (Donald) Hobbs-Julian, her precious grandchildren Eugene Jouppi, Kaitlin (Dale) Schmoekel, Chelsea Julian, Christopher Julian, Alexander Julian, and Zachary Maurer,...

Floyd E. Pankow

Floyd E. Pankow

Jan 4, 2018

Floyd E. Pankow of Livonia, died January 4, 2018 at the age of 90. He was born in Detroit to Levi and Marguerite Pankow. Floyd is survived by his sister Hazel Priest and many nieces and nephews. Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth who died in 2012. Also preceding him in death were his parents and...

James W. Ebersole

James W. Ebersole

Jan 2, 2018

James W. Ebersole of Canton, died January 2, 2018 at the age of 74. James was born in Northville, Michigan to Wilbur and Edith (Peck) Ebersole. James is survived by his loving children Daniel (Janice) Ebersole and Denise (Kevin) Cadwell, his dear grandson Steven Cadwell, and his cherished sister Lois Kapture. James was preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Carl W. Stamper

Carl W. Stamper

Dec 31, 2017

Carl William Stamper passed away on Dec. 31, 2017, one day after his 90th birthday. He was born Dec. 30, 1927 in Beattyville, Kentucky son of the late George and Jestine Stamper. He married the love of his life, Alene, and had 67 years together in Plymouth, Michigan. They were blessed with two devoted sons, Mark (Lee) and Tim. Carl...

Barbara Louise Patton

Barbara Louise Patton

Dec 31, 2017

Barbara Louise Patton, age 92 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia on December 31, 2017. Born in Weir, Kansas on March 11, 1925 to her loving parents George & Sue Hisle. Beloved wife of the late Fred Patton. Survived by her loving sister Joan Stringer and by her 8 devoted nieces and nephews. Barbara retired from...

Gary A. Rossi

Gary A. Rossi

Dec 31, 2017

Gary A. Rossi, age 60 of Livonia, passed away on December 31, 2017. Gary was born in Highland Park, Michigan to his loving parents, Carlo & Rose Marie Rossi. He is the beloved father of Paul (Michelle) Rossi and Lauren Rossi and the proud grandfather of Enzo and Luca. He is also survived by his dear sisters, Carla (Jeff) Seit...