Obituaries

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...

Karen Jean Veresh

Karen Jean Veresh

May 21, 2018

Karen Jean Veresh was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on September 12, 1956 to the late Edward and Irene (nee Matthews) Veresh. She was raised in Northville, Michigan. At age 41, Karen moved to Livonia Opportunity House where she enjoyed living until August 2017. She resided at Milburn House in Livonia until her death on May 21, 2018. Karen attended school...

Donna D. Belcher

Donna D. Belcher

May 20, 2018

Donna D. Belcher passed away on May 20, 2018 at the age of 70. Donna was born in Detroit on March 12, 1948, the daughter of the late Richard and Lillian (nee Werner) Pybus. Donna is the beloved and devoted wife of Albert “Butch” Belcher for 48 years; loving mother of Jennifer Wendel, Kimberlee Belcher and Brian (Nicole) Belcher; proud...

Michele DePlanche

Michele DePlanche

May 17, 2018

Michele DePlanche of Plymouth passed away at her home on May 17, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born in Detroit on June 22, 1944. She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her life partner, Raymond Radecki. Michele is the loving and devoted mother of Jennifer (Paul) Boucher, proud grandmother of Madeleine, and dearest sister...

Thomas R. Seipke

Thomas R. Seipke

May 13, 2018

Thomas Robert Seipke passed away peacefully Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 88. Tom was born in Gladwin, Michigan to Henry and Susan (Johnson) Seipke. Tom was the beloved husband of the late Jeannine for 52 years. He is survived by his two loving children Tim (Carrie Akin) Seipke, and Lisa (Joseph) Diglio, cherished grandchildren Taylor, Zach, and Josh, and his...

Steven E. Walter

Steven E. Walter

May 6, 2018

Steven Edward Walter of Plymouth, died suddenly on May 6, 2018. He was 50 years old. Steve was born on July 29, 1967, in Detroit, to John and Virginia (nee Gerhard) Walter. Steve was the beloved husband of Lauren (nee Powel) Walter for 25 years. He is also survived by his three cherished daughters Jennifer, Natalie, and Claire, his loving...

Shirley M. Lundblad

Shirley M. Lundblad

May 5, 2018

Shirley M. Lundblad passed away on May 5, 2018 at the age of 93. She was born in Detroit on August 27, 1924 to her parents George and Afra (nee Ankley) Rostow. Shirley is the beloved wife of the late Robert Lundblad; loving and devoted mother of John (Bonnie) Lundblad, James (Kathy) Lundblad and Thomas; proud grandmother of Carolyn Wilson,...

Patrick C. Houle

Patrick C. Houle

May 4, 2018

Patrick C. Houle passed away on May 4, 2018 at the age of 86. Patrick was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on May 31, 1931 to his parents, the late Eugene and Rita (nee Noonan) Houle. He is the beloved and devoted husband of 62 years to Rose (nee Szajnecki) Houle; loving father of Kevin Houle, Sean Houle, and David...

Earl Edward Woodard

Earl Edward Woodard

May 3, 2018

Earl Edward Woodard passed away on May 3, 2018. He was born on October 28, 1929 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Charles and Ida Mea (nee Leaper) Woodard. He is the beloved husband of the late Betty Woodard. Earl retired from his position as an assembler after many years of employment with the Burroughs Corporation of Plymouth. He...

Richard G. Nulty

Richard G. Nulty

May 3, 2018

Cherished Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend, Richard passed away at his home with his family beside him on Thursday, May 3rd at the age of 65. Rick was born in the former Plymouth Hospital on May 12, 1952 to Elizabeth A. (nee Spanier) Nulty and (the late) Gordon E. Nulty. His parents and little brother lived in the city...

Theresa Gail Dykes

Theresa Gail Dykes

Apr 29, 2018

Theresa Gail Dykes of Plymouth, died April 29, 2018 at the age of 57. She was born in Trenton, Michigan to Stancil and Alwanda Barton. Theresa is the beloved wife of Ronald Dykes for 40 years. She is survived by her loving children Wendy Leo, Amber Gausden, and Justin (Kayla) Dykes, her precious grandchildren Connor, Kiley, Brennen, Noah, and Peyton,...

Ronald J. Koch

Ronald J. Koch

Apr 24, 2018

Ronald J. Koch of Plymouth, died April 24, 2018 at the age of 72. He was born on November 29, 1945 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to John and Roberta Koch. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife Christine O'Bryan whom he married in 1985. He is also survived by his loving daughter Shelly Koch and his two precious grandchildren Cameron...

Geraldine  A. Barlage

Geraldine A. Barlage

Apr 19, 2018

Geraldine A. Barlage of Plymouth Michigan died on April 19, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born in Detroit on August 19, 1944, to the late Agnes and Rolla Caskie. Her father, Rolla, died in service to his country at Normandy Beach, France. Geraldine was predeceased by her parents, grandmother Bridget Conery, sister Verlaine, and her brother Thomas....

Lance Byrne

Lance Byrne

Apr 18, 2018

Lance Byrne, age 35 of Westland, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2018. Beloved son of Theodore (Lana) Byrne and Sandra Becker. Survived by fiancée Rebecca. Dear brother of Clinton Byrne, Amy (Martin) Gil, Kelly (Caleb) Kippola, Erin (John) Scheibelhut and the late Patrick Byrne. Step brother of Theresa Olson, Jessica Olson and Robert Olson. Private family visitation and funeral...

Donna Lou Lillis

Donna Lou Lillis

Apr 18, 2018

Donna Lou Lillis, age 90 of Canton, passed away on April 18, 2018. Donna was born in Detroit to the late William and Hester (nee Thomas) Palmer. She is the beloved wife of the late William Lillis. Donna is survived by her longtime companion, Francis Quigley. Dear mother to three step-daughters, Donna (Jerry) Waters, Penny Sinkevics and Jill (Dennis) Dietrich;...

Leonora Cudini

Leonora Cudini

Apr 18, 2018

Leonora Cudini of South Lyon, died April 18, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born in Hamilton, Ontario on November 8, 1928 to Giovanni Miculan and Orsola Chiappelini-Pellegrino. Leonora was the beloved wife of the late Elmo Cudini. Leonora is survived by her two loving children Brenda (Pat) Pescatore, and Richard (Corrine) Cudini, her six precious grandchildren Derek...

Cary C. Lin

Cary C. Lin

Apr 17, 2018

Cary C. Lin passed away April 17, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born July 15, 1934 in Taiwan. He is the beloved husband of Grace, dear father of David, Judith and Jennifer and loving grandfather of Camber, Danica, Caitlin and Emmelin. Cary is survived by 1 sister and was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1...

Mary  Jean  Epley

Mary Jean Epley

Apr 16, 2018

Epley, Mary Jean passed away April 16, 2018 at the age of 90. She was born May 6, 1927 in Fowlerville, Michigan to Lewis and Ilah (Converse) Hart. Mary Jean was preceded in death by her beloved husband Samuel in 1995 after 49 years of marriage. She is the beloved mother of Jean (George) Jennings, Becky (Frank) Prince, Susan (Joseph...

Arelia Jacobs

Arelia Jacobs

Apr 14, 2018

Arelia Jacobs of Northville, died April 14, 2018 at the age of 88. She was born in Detroit on December 25, 1929 to parents Partin and Nellie Buibas. Arelia is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, George Jacobs, her loving children George (Cheryl) Jacobs, and Elaine Rogozan, her precious grandchildren Matthew (Anna), Rachel (Jason), Sara (Christopher), Melissa (Nathan),...