Obituaries

Jeanne E. Buikema

Jeanne E. Buikema

Nov 22, 2017

Jeanne Elizabeth Buikema of Plymouth, passed away November 22, 2017 at the age of 62. She was born on August 16, 1955 to Klement and Edna (nee Stahelin) White. Jeanne is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Robert Buikema, her loving daughter Jodi (David) Svoboda, her two precious granddaughters Kara and Lauren, her dear brother Ron (Kathy) White,...

Jean Marie Simonetti

Jean Marie Simonetti

Nov 17, 2017

Jean Marie Simonetti, age 88 of Canton passed away on November 17, 2017. Jean was born July 25, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of Eziekel and Ethel Smith. She is the beloved and devoted wife of 67 years to Vincent Simonetti, loving mother of Nancy Ciampa, Cathy (Mark) Dalrymple and Carol (Kevin) Niemi, very proud Grandmother of Laura (Alex)...

Eileen O'Connor Dunn

Eileen O'Connor Dunn

Nov 16, 2017

Eileen O’Connor Dunn, age 70, passed away on November 16, 2017. Eileen was born on September 4, 1947 in Port Huron, Michigan the daughter of David and Mary (nee Ryan) O’Connor. She is the beloved wife of 45 years to Robert Dunn, loving and devoted mother of Megan (Chris) Crespi and Erin (Jeff) Falcon and very proud Grandmother of Gabriella,...

Kathleen H. Koenig

Kathleen H. Koenig

Nov 16, 2017

Kathleen H. Koenig of Canton, and formerly of St. Louis, passed away November 16, 2017 at the age of 70. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri to James and Ruth (nee Sommer) Garver. Kathleen is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years John Koenig, her two loving children Matt (Geison) and Jim (Karol), her precious grandchildren Haley, Jimmy,...

Marie Symanow

Marie Symanow

Nov 16, 2017

Marie Symanow, age 53 of Canton passed away on November 16, 2017. Marie was born on October 5, 1964 in Royal Oak, Michigan the daughter of Scott E. and Margarete Leismer. She is the beloved wife of 30 years to her husband, Daniel and devoted mother of Benjamin (Abby) Scott. Marie is also survived by her sister, Laura (Gene) Grabowski...

Lisa Marie Hendrick

Lisa Marie Hendrick

Nov 15, 2017

Lisa Marie Hendrick, age 59 passed away on November 15, 2017. Lisa was born on May 19, 1958 in Detroit, the daughter of Benjamin and Doris (nee Vaughn) Renkola. She is the beloved wife of Bob Hendrick for 39 years, dearest mother of Tracy (Craig) Boezwinkle and Robert (Elizabeth) Hendrick, and proud Grandmother of Cora and Madison. Lisa is deeply...

David Alva Pugh

David Alva Pugh

Nov 14, 2017

David A. Pugh, 73, passed away peacefully November 14, 2017 after suffering a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his wife, Sharon, and family members. Dave was born in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1944, graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1962 and, attended Indiana University graduating in 1967 with a Business of Science Degree. He later earned a Masters of Business...

George B. Smith

George B. Smith

Nov 12, 2017

George B. Smith, age 89, died November 12, 2017 in Novi Michigan. He was a longtime resident of Plymouth. Formerly from Wayne, Michigan where he attended Wayne High School and played football on the 1945 and 1946 state championship “class B” teams. He loved football and was also on the track team winning the State Shot Put Championship in 1944...

Peggy Lynn Pedersen

Peggy Lynn Pedersen

Nov 11, 2017

Peggy Lynn Pedersen of Plymouth, passed away November 11, 2017 at the age of 62. She was born in Kalamazoo on July 2, 1955 to Robert and Dorothy (nee Stewart) Kridler. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 41 years, Carl Pedersen, her loving daughter, Christina (John) Lieb, her stepsons, Bill (Lori) Pedersen and Bob (Sherri) Pedersen, her daughter-in-law,...

Gaye H. Rotole

Gaye H. Rotole

Nov 10, 2017

Gaye Rotole, age 73 of Plymouth Township, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017. Gaye was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Helen Gest. Loving wife of 47 years to Ron. Beloved mother of Ron (Cheryl) Rotole, Jr. and Lauren (Brian) Tallerico. Proud grandmother of Meghan and Ryan Rotole, Lucas, Miles and Noah Tallerico. Dear sister of Beth...

Lucille C. Baldori

Lucille C. Baldori

Nov 9, 2017

Lucia D'Emilio was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, on December 7, 1920, the eighth of nine children born to Anna and Dominic, immigrants from the Abruzzo region of central Italy. After graduating from Monessen High School, she became a singer during the big band era, meeting and marrying trumpet player John Baldori during her short musical career. She was a gifted...

Charlotte E. Davis

Charlotte E. Davis

Nov 6, 2017

Charlotte E. Davis passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 95. Private burial services have been entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home. Charlotte will be laid to rest beside her beloved Francis at Riverside Cemetery on Thursday, November 9, at 9:30 a.m. For those who wish to attend the committal service, the family requests you meet at...

Aspen Nicholas Younce

Aspen Nicholas Younce

Nov 5, 2017

Aspen Nicholas Younce will have a Funeral Service on Saturday, November 11, at 11am at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 132 Orchard Drive, Northville 48167. Family and friends may begin visiting the Church at 10am.

Robert James Speir, Jr.

Robert James Speir, Jr.

Nov 3, 2017

Died on November 3, 2017 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Cassandra and devoted father of daughter, Lisa Ortiz and husband, Richard; son, Robert Austin and wife Casey and daughter, Jennifer Austin Best. Beloved Grandfather to 8 grandchildren, Robert, Matthew, Brianna, Marisa, Brandon, Alyss, Dylan, and Austin. Brother of Michael, Patrick, Mary Jo, and Mark Temple. Visitation will...

Debra Ann Michaels

Debra Ann Michaels

Nov 2, 2017

Debra Ann Michaels, age 59 of Livonia, passed away on November 2, 2017. Born in Detroit on January 14, 1958 to the late Paul & Mary Ann Michaels. Survived by her loving brother Neal Michaels and his two sons Sean & Cody. Visitation will be held at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main St, Plymouth on Tuesday, November 7th...

Clay K. White

Clay K. White

Oct 31, 2017

Clay K. White of Southgate, passed away October 31, 2017 at the age of 53. He was born in Livonia to James and Loral White on August 7, 1964. Clay is survived by his beloved wife Janice, his loving children Jason, Garrett, Nevaeh, Clay Jr., and Wynter, and his two dear brothers Howard “Scott” White and James White. Clay was...

Nancy Nida Little

Nancy Nida Little

Oct 31, 2017

Nancy Nida Little, age 62 of Plymouth passed away on October 31, 2017. Nancy was born on July 16, 1955 in Detroit. She is survived by her beloved husband, Kenneth; her loving and devoted mother, Julia (Mergucz) Nida, step-sons Jeffrey (Staci), Kevin (Erica) Little and her dear brother, Joseph (Lori) Nida. She also leaves behind her nephew, Keith (Dana) Nida...

Joe T. Canup

Joe T. Canup

Oct 31, 2017

Joe T. Canup, age 86 of Plymouth passed away on October 31, 2017. Joe was born in his hometown of Benton, Kentucky on September 19, 1931. When his father was in need of work, the family moved to Michigan. In 1951, at the age of 19, he joined the United States Air Force where he had experienced some overseas duty...

George E. Hilden

George E. Hilden

Oct 29, 2017

George E. Hilden of Plymouth, passed away October 29, 2017, of the age of 84. He was born in Calumet, Michigan on February 23, 1933. George is survived by his beloved wife Margaret, his loving children Terry Hilden, Marcie (Dale) Paisley, his loving stepchildren Edward (Ericka) Gorski, Jeffery Gorski, Joseph Gorski, and Laura George, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and...

George Lee Aton

George Lee Aton

Oct 29, 2017

George Lee Aton passed away, at the age of 87, on October 29, 2017, in Livonia, Michigan. George was born January 7, 1930 in Springfield, IL, to George and Lula Aton. His family moved to Michigan when George was young. George married Mary Schwarz May 5, 1949. They had a wonderful life together for 68 years, until Mary’s passing last...