Obituaries

Jo Bartels

Jo Bartels

Oct 20, 2016

Jo Bartels, of Plymouth, passed away on October 20, at home surrounded by family after her battle with cancer. She was born in Detroit on November 11, 1942 to Bessie (Clements) and Rancie Lee Washam. Jo is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Frank Bartels, her loving sons Walter (Christine) Bartels, and Matthew (Christine) Bartels, her precious grandchildren...

Samuel Lewis Epley III

Samuel Lewis Epley III

Oct 18, 2016

Samuel Lewis Epley, III, age 65. Beloved for his kindness, compassion, reliability, patience, resourcefulness, and strength, this husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away peacefully on October 18, 2016. A Spartan fan to the core, this 1969 Franklin High School graduate attended Michigan State University and graduated in 1973. He worked as a Property Claims Manager at Allstate for...

Catherine Ann Gasiewicz

Catherine Ann Gasiewicz

Oct 18, 2016

Catherine Ann Gasiewicz, age 64 of Canton passed away on Tuesday, October 18th. She was born in Detroit on February 9, 1952 to her parents, Joseph and Anna (nee May) Loch. Catherine is the loving mother of her two children, Karin (Jason) Stombaugh and Joseph (Lyndi) Gasiewicz; proud Grandmother of Logan Stombaugh, Ethan Stombaugh, Madison Gasiewicz, Olivia Gasiewicz and, Abigail...

Donna Jean Patton

Donna Jean Patton

Oct 18, 2016

Donna Jean Patton, age 81 of Plymouth, passed away on October 18, 2016. She was born in Detroit on December 21, 1934 to her parents, the late Russell and Eleanor (nee Miller) Beal. Donna Jean is the beloved wife of James Patton; loving mother of Laurence Jones, the late Nannette Loise Jones; loving sister to Mike (Pat) Beal, Toni (John)...

Betty Rose Richter

Betty Rose Richter

Oct 17, 2016

Betty Rose (nee Johnston) Richter, a lifelong resident of Plymouth, Michigan was born July 25, 1919 to John and Mabel Johnston. Passed away on October 17, 2016. Loving mother to Jill Vernal of Plymouth, Nan Tribble (Dan) of Whitmore Lake. Dear sister to John Johnston (Jean) and Jane Lare both of Plymouth. Five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...

Frances M. Dunn

Frances M. Dunn

Oct 16, 2016

Frances M. Dunn passed away October 16, 2016, at the age of 87. Frances was born in Cookeville, Tennessee in 1929 to Larmon and Emma (nee Burris) Myers. She was the beloved wife of the late Clarence “Ed” Dunn. Frances is survived by her loving children Deborah (Patrick) Dunn-Carty, and James Dunn, her dear grandchildren Kathleen, Elizabeth Clarke (Brett), and...

Shirley M. Drys

Shirley M. Drys

Oct 14, 2016

Shirley Drys of Canton, formerly of Livonia, MI, and Tampa, FL, passed away October 14, at the age of 89. She was born in Detroit, to Fred and Bertha Crook. Shirley is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Charles Drys, her two loving children Kathleen (Joe) Garrett, and Greg (Rose) Drys, her precious grandchildren David (Wendy), Jennifer (Randy),...

Val C. Vangieson

Val C. Vangieson

Oct 14, 2016

Dr. Val C. Vangieson of Wixom, beloved husband of the late Margaret "Sylvia" (Phillips) passed away October 14th at the age of 83. He was born in West Bloomfield, Michigan on February 14, 1933 to Charles and Mary (Marshall) Vangieson. Val is survived by four loving children, Sheryl (John) Baker, Susan (Christopher) Vasileff, Eric Vangieson, Robert (Mary) Vangieson, six precious...

Albert C. Glotzhober

Albert C. Glotzhober

Oct 9, 2016

Albert C. Glotzhober, age 98 of Bloomfield Hills passed away on October 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Martha P. (nee Neumann) Glotzhober. Loving father of Gary (Jane) Glotzhober, Dennis (Barbara) Glotzhober and Janice (Donald) Klopcic. Proud Grandfather of Kyle and Ryan Klopcic, James Glotzhober and Stephen (Daisy) Glotzhober. Private services to be held. Albert will be laid to...

Paul Arthur Melvin

Paul Arthur Melvin

Oct 8, 2016

Paul Arthur Melvin, age 55 of Canton, passed away on October 8, 2016. Loving husband of 31 years to Susan Hutnik Melvin. Paul and Susan are the founders and owners of Plymouth Door. Proud father of Evan Melvin, Stephanie Melvin and Liam Melvin. Beloved son of Sigrid Melvin. Dear brother of Michael (Gail) Melvin. Son-in-law of Joseph Hutnik and the...

Margaret Ann Frysinger

Margaret Ann Frysinger

Oct 7, 2016

Margaret Ann Frysinger, age 80 of Livonia, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2016. Born in Detroit on September 8, 1936 to George & Lillian Paterson. Beloved mother of David (Lori) Frysinger, Robert (Amy) Frysinger and Joan (Greg) Bastianelli. Preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Frysinger. Proud grandmother of Nick Frysinger, Niccole (David) Greenslit, Noelle Frysinger, Richard (Nicole) Cramblett,...

Emma Dansbury

Emma Dansbury

Oct 3, 2016

Emma Dansbury, age 90 of Plymouth passed away on October 3, 2016. Emma was born August 2, 1926 in Detroit to her parents, Vernon and Hazel (nee Miller) Crandell. She is the beloved wife of the late William Dansbury. Emma is the loving mother of her five children, Ruth Mosteiko, Joyce (The late Douglas) Coley, Theresa (Curtis) Katz, Carol (Michael)...

Douglas W. Johnson

Douglas W. Johnson

Oct 1, 2016

Doug Johnson, 74 passed away at his home in Plymouth on Saturday, October 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou; his sister Lynda (Tom Herman); his sons Thomas and Mark (Trista), his grandchildren Lucas and Claire. Doug was born October 21, 1942, and raised in Littleton, CO. During his childhood, he enjoyed bicycling with his friends around...

Kevin Ray Clinansmith

Kevin Ray Clinansmith

Sep 27, 2016

Kevin Clinansmith of Plymouth, passed away September 27, 2016, at the age of 52. Kevin was born in Plymouth on April 3, 1964, to Walter and Bertress (nee Dibble) Clinansmith. Kevin is survived by his son Brandon, his father Walter, siblings Walter (Diana) Lane, and Helen (Michael) Fein, his girlfriend Carrie, and many nieces nephews. Kevin was preceded in death...

Kelly J. Bertha

Kelly J. Bertha

Sep 24, 2016

Kelly Johanna Bertha passed away in Plymouth, Michigan on September 24, at the age of just 38. Kelly is preceded in death by her father, Michael B. Corp, grandparents, Warren & Vivian Bradburn, and James & Rose Corp, and her cousin, Andrew Kocoloski. Kelly is lovingly remembered by her precious daughter, Mya R. Bertha, her beloved parents, Beverly J. &...

Claudia Joan Burgy

Claudia Joan Burgy

Sep 23, 2016

Claudia Joan (Hicks) Burgy, 67, of Edgewater, FL, passed away suddenly on September 23rd. She leaves behind loving husband Jeff Burgy, loving daughter Jill (Weiss) Silberman, beloved granddaughter Stella Pearl Silberman, beloved step-daughter Heather Renee (Burgy) Lilly, beloved granddaughter Shelby Kathleen Lilly, step-son Jeffrey Dale Burgy, mother Joanne Hicks, sisters Camille (Rod) Pemberton, Holly (John) Abess, brothers Bobby and Zack...

Rolland M. Butler,  Jr.

Rolland M. Butler, Jr.

Sep 22, 2016

Rolland M. Butler Jr. of Canton, passed away September 22, 2016, at the age of 79. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Rolland and Althea (nee Barrows) Butler on May 5, 1937. Rolland is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Denise Soli, his two loving children Mark Butler, and Timothy (Rita) Butler, his precious grandchildren Isaac...

Dr. Robert Evans

Dr. Robert Evans

Sep 19, 2016

Dr. Robert B. Evans, of Plymouth passed away on September 19, 2016. Dr. Evans was born on April 19, 1931 in Detroit to his parents, Belton Smith and Mary Florence (nee Walker) Evans. He moved to Plymouth in 1956. Dr. Evans graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School. Later in his career, he taught part-time at the Dental School....

Charles Philip Ferguson

Charles Philip Ferguson

Sep 16, 2016

Charles P. Ferguson, of Plymouth, passed away September 16, 2016, at the age of 73. He was born in Plymouth on April 25, 1943, to Maurice and Pauline (nee Fann) Ferguson. Charles is survived by his his 3 loving children Andrew (Renee) Ferguson, Eric (Shelby) Ferguson, and Daniel (Stephanie) Ferguson, his 4 beloved grandchildren Jacob, Noah, Luke, and Henry, and...

Bryan David Pennington

Bryan David Pennington

Sep 11, 2016

Bryan David Pennington, loving husband, son, brother and friend, passed away September 11th, 2016 at the age of 52. Bryan was born in Taipei, Taiwan to parents Melvin and Janie (Chen) Pennington. He is the beloved husband of Laurie (Staples) Pennington, dearest brother of Noel (Kristie) Pennington, loving uncle to Parker and Penelope Pennington, loving step-father to Adam and Megan...