Obituaries
Garrett A. Kazanowski
Apr 4, 2018
Garrett Anthony Kazanowski passed away on April 4, 2018. Garrett was born on November 22, 1956 in Detroit to his parents, the late Conrad and Helen (nee Aliferis) Kazanowski. He was a Respiratory Therapist and was employed at Beaumont Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. He was trained in pulmonary medicine and worked with those suffering from pulmonary disease. He loved his...
Brian Michael Major
Apr 4, 2018
Brian Michael Major, born November 24, 1948 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to loving parents Roger & Marie Major. Beloved brother of Pierre (Debbie) Major, Chris (Tammy) Major, Ron Major and the late Linda Cosman. Also survived by brother-in-law Bill Cosman and by many nieces and nephews. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Funeral service...
John Edward Denison
Apr 3, 2018
John Edward Denison of Plymouth, died April 3, 2018 at the age of 60. He was born in Detroit to Harold and Viola Denison on September 29, 1957. John is survived by his loving mother Viola Denison, dear siblings Susan (Daniel Raupp) Denison, and Duane (Elizabeth Gregory) Denison, and his nieces Jamie and Francesca. John was preceded in death by...
William Everett Traub
Mar 31, 2018
William Everett Traub of Plymouth, MI and of Houghton, MI in the Upper Peninsula, died March 31, 2018. He was 80 years old. Bill was born September 15, 1937 in Hancock, MI to William and Evelyn (nee Opie) Traub. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Mary (nee Hummer), his loving daughter Anna (Ricky) McGarry, step-children John...
Derek Lee Parsons
Mar 28, 2018
Derek Lee Parsons, age 30, of Redford, passed away on March 28, 2018. He was born July 29, 1987, to his loving parents, Ron & Kim Parsons. Beloved brother of Jessica (fiancé David Graye) Parsons. Proud nephew of Roger (Sue) Parsons, Randy Parsons, Gary (Michelle) Mayhew and Brian (fiancée Cheri White) Mayhew. Also survived by his cousins, Lisa Parsons, Paul...
Mary E. Smith
Mar 27, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Smith, age 86, passed away on March 27, 2018. She was a long-time resident of Plymouth, Michigan, and the wife of George B. Smith, who precedes her in death. She leaves behind five devoted children, Greg (Pam), Barbara, Thomas (Marilyn), Dan (Diana), Tim (Sue), and eight doting grandchildren, Tanner, Brad, Steven, Tyler, Alexandra, Kelli, Danny, and Austin. While...
David Robert Champe
Mar 22, 2018
David Robert Champe, passed away on March 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Superior Township. He was born October 31, 1944, in Northville, to his loving parents, Robert & Jean Champe. Beloved husband of 52 years to Rose (Siok). Loving father Douglas (Elizabeth) Champe and Kristen Keys. Proud grandfather of Jacob Champe, Hadley Champe, Michael Keys, John Champe,...
Richard Lee Holloway
Mar 21, 2018
Richard Lee Holloway, of Plymouth, died March 21, 2018, at the age of 95. He was born to Earl and Eva Holloway, on November 2, 1922. Richard is survived by his loving children, Richard (Sally) Holloway Jr., James (Nancy) Holloway, and Douglas Holloway; his precious grandchildren, Nicholas, Andrew (Stephanie), Jon, Jacob, Jill, and Scott (Jennifer); and his cherished great grandchildren,...
Thomas Stanley Gates
Mar 17, 2018
Thomas Stanley Gates, age 95, passed away on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2018. Tom was born in Detroit, on January 1, 1923, to Reginald and Ellida (nee Eddy) Gates. He was the youngest of five children. He attended Detroit schools, and when the nation called, he joined the United States Army. Tom attained the rank of sergeant and was...
Josephine Almansour
Mar 9, 2018
Josephine Almansour, age 87, of Plymouth, passed away on March 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Ibrahim. Devoted mother of Sarmad Almansour and Hedeel (David) Evans. Proud grandmother of Christina & Katie Evans. Dear sister of Sabah Yousif. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Plymouth, on Saturday, April 21,...
Mary V. Plante
Mar 8, 2018
Mary Violet Plante, of Plymouth, died March 8, 2018, at the age of 94. She was born on September 8, 1923, in Wyoming, to Joseph and Ann Fanelli. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Henry Plante. Mary is survived by her two beloved children, Henry (Roger Groth) Plante III, and Charles Plante; her 3 loving grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kelly),...
Carole L. Muraske
Mar 5, 2018
Carole Muraske died peacefully in her home in Plymouth, on March 5, 2018. Carole was born on February 23, 1929, on her sister's birthday, who was none-too-pleased as she wanted a tricycle. Carole grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she met her future husband, Richard Muraske. They moved to New Jersey, and then settled in Michigan in 1968. A...
David D. Wert
Mar 5, 2018
David D. Wert, age 68, passed away on March 5, 2018. He is the beloved husband of Patti (nee Henegar) for 36 years; loving and devoted father of two children, Derek Wert and Jennifer (Rob) Jarmusevich; proud grandfather of Callie and RJ. He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his brother, Michael (Cathy) Wert. He is preceded...
George A. Fabbri
Mar 5, 2018
George A. Fabbri, born in Pence, Wisconsin, on September 9, 1929, to parents Chester & Marie passed away in Livonia, with his family surrounding him, on March 5, 2018. George proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Navy. On February 27, 1954, George would marry the love of his life, Nancy Jane “Dinky” Thomas, and...
Kenneth J. Korinek Sr.
Mar 2, 2018
Kenneth Joseph Korinek Sr., of Canton, died March 2, 2018, at the age of 75. He was born in Cicero, Illinois, on April 1, 1942, to James and Henrietta Korinek. Ken is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carole (nee Walsh) Korinek; his five loving children, Michele (Gary), Dawn (Dave), Lisa (Mark), Laura (Gary), and Kenneth Jr.; his...
Lloyd C. Leach
Mar 2, 2018
Lloyd C. Leach passed away March 2, 2018, at the age of 83. He was born September 10, 1934, in Scotts, Michigan, to Floyd and Ruth (White) Leach. He is deeply loved and will be missed by his wife, Betty; his children, Steven Thomas (Carol) Leach and Jane Elizabeth (David) Brogan; and his grandchildren, Nicholas Joseph Brogan, Nathan Lloyd Brogan...
June Esther Bogacz
Feb 28, 2018
June E. Bogacz, age 89, of Trenton, passed away on February 28, 2018. June was born on July 14, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jacob and Esther (nee Jeska) Schiesler. She is the beloved wife of the late Mac Bogacz, who passed away June 24, 1973; devoted mother of Marsha (John) Geierman, Michael (Robin) Bogacz, Monica (Michael) Bova and, the...
Elaine F. Pischke
Feb 28, 2018
Elaine Frances Pischke of Honor, Michigan, who made her home on Platte Lake, died February 28, 2018. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Grosse Pointe Farms by her parents, Hillard and Bessie Weigle. Elaine is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Alfred Pischke; her loving children, Susan (Steven) Powondra, Linda (Rick) McBurney, Wendy (Robert) Stroup-Stackpoole,...
William A. Slyfield
Feb 27, 2018
William A. Slyfield of South Lyon, died February 27, 2018, at the age of 87. He was born in South Lyon, to George and Elsie Slyfield on March 11, 1930. Willie is survived by his loving children, Eric (Cheryl) Slyfield, Barb (Bob) Bunge, Bill (Dody) Slyfield and James Slyfield; his precious grandchildren, Gary, Tiffany, Kevin, and Christopher; his cherished great...
Frederick A. DuVall
Feb 25, 2018
Frederick Ambrose DuVall of Canton, died February 25, 2018, at the age of 70. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Glouster, Ohio. Fred is survived by his loving children, Robby DuVall and Kelly DuVall; his precious grandchildren, Shaunna and Mackenzie; his dear great granddaughter, Charlotte; and his sister, Holly DuVall. Fred is preceded in death by his parents,...





