Obituaries

Frederick Francis Schmitt

Frederick Francis Schmitt

Nov 10, 2016

Frederick F. Schmitt, 93 of Plymouth, Michigan and Naples, Florida passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 28, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to Urban and Evelyn Schmitt. He married the love of his life, Mercedes Kecich in 1947. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68...

Bonnie Lee Arrington

Bonnie Lee Arrington

Nov 6, 2016

Bonnie Lee Arrington, age 86 of Plymouth passed away on November 6, 2016. Bonnie was born on February 7, 1930 in Conway Springs, Kansas to her parents Lawrence and Ella (nee Smith) Showman. Bonnie is the beloved wife of the late Robert Arrington. They were married for 52 years. She is the devoted mother of Deborah (James) McLaughlin dear sister...

Kenneth Jay Sockow

Kenneth Jay Sockow

Nov 6, 2016

Kenneth Jay Sockow, of Plymouth, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the age of 82. He was born in Bancroft, MI on March 1, 1934. He is survived by his sister Kathryn (Dale) Groff, his nieces Gail Cousins, Dianne Jordan, his nephews Leroy Jordan, Daniel Jordan, William Groff, David (Donna) Groff, Fred (Lucinda) Jordan, and many more grandnieces and...

Alfred  Joseph Martin

Alfred Joseph Martin

Nov 6, 2016

Age 81, of Saline, Michigan and formerly of Ann Arbor, passed away on November 6, 2016 with family by his side. He was born September 4, 1935 in Ecorse, Michigan to Joseph and Mary Martin. He grew up in Wyandotte and Southgate graduating from Our Lady of Mount Carmel (1953), Purdue University (1957) and The University of Michigan-College of Engineering...

Kenneth Richard Black

Kenneth Richard Black

Nov 5, 2016

Kenneth Richard Black, age 70 of Canton, passed away on November 5, 2016. Loving husband of 45 years to Kristina (Haaxma). Dear brother of Ellen (the late Walter) Melenofsky. Proud uncle of Shari (Frank Bucciere) Melenofsky and Brian Melenofsky. Also survived by his sister-in-law Debbie (George Gembis) Teichman. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church 701...

John Tablac

John Tablac

Nov 3, 2016

John Tablac, age 92 of Plymouth, formerly of Struthers, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2016. John was born in Youngstown, Ohio to his parents, John and Anna (nee Wiskoski) Tebelak. He is the beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Mitulinsky) Tablac, dearest father of David (the late Marie Adamczyk Tablac); proud Grandfather of Angela Tablac and Mary Frances...

James Lewis Cooper

James Lewis Cooper

Nov 3, 2016

James Lewis Cooper, of Plymouth, passed away surrounded by his family November 3, 2016, at the age of 67. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI to Gerald and Ernestine (nee Robinson) Cooper. James is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Sharon (nee Bilski) Cooper, his two loving daughters Lainie Cooper Gardner and Colleen (Matthew) Kunka, and his...

Albert William  Sharp, Sr.

Albert William Sharp, Sr.

Nov 2, 2016

Albert William Sharp, age 87 of Plymouth, passed away on November 2, 2016. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Mary Ellen (Barrett). Loving father of Albert (Elizabeth), Linda (Dennis) Sharkey. Preceded in death by sons Ken and Michael. Proud grandpa of Karen, Elisa, Colleen, Erik and Edward. Dear brother of the late Joyette Miller. Albert proudly served his...

Peter David DiSalvo Jr.

Peter David DiSalvo Jr.

Nov 2, 2016

Peter David DiSalvo Jr., of Plymouth and formerly of Detroit, passed away November 2, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born in Detroit to Pietrino and Mary (nee Lockert) DiSalvo Sr. Peter is survived by his wife, Georgia (nee Estep) DiSalvo, his children Peter (Danielle) DiSalvo III, Rachel (Dave) Pigg, Reyna (Tom) Konesky, and Jules Muck, his step...

Carolyn A. Wendland

Carolyn A. Wendland

Oct 31, 2016

Carolyn A. Wendland, age 81 of Plymouth passed away on October 31, 2016. Carolyn was born in Springville, New York on January 18, 1935. She is the beloved wife of 60 years to the late Ronald E. Wendland who passed away on June 29, 2016; dearest mother of her 3 children, Cheryl (Doug) Smith, Steven (Diane) Wendland, and Colleen (Jon)...

David Verne Stratton

David Verne Stratton

Oct 29, 2016

David V. Stratton, age 81, passed away October 29, 2016. He was born on November 11, 1934. He was a lifelong resident of Plymouth, and a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his children, Michael (Kris), James, and Jeanne (Orlando) Stratton-Fuller; and his grandchildren, Andrew, Jodi, Morgan, Gabrielle, Jimmy, Trisha, and J.D. He is preceded in...

Elfriede Torkler

Elfriede Torkler

Oct 27, 2016

Elfriede Torkler passed away October 27, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born February 28, 1934 in Lyck, East Prussia. Elfriede was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilfred and is greatly loved by her daughters Barbara Torkler and Jennifer (Steven) Sobolewski, her grandchildren Kyle (Rachael) Torkler, Cory (Rosario) Torkler, Kody Moore and Kala Moore, her great...

Marjorie Diana Barnowski

Marjorie Diana Barnowski

Oct 27, 2016

Marjorie D. Barnowski, of Canton, passed away October 27, 2016, at the age of 69. She was born in Garden City, Michigan to Everett and Ala (nee Patterson) Reamer. Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years Frank, her loving daughter, Annette, her precious grandson Zack, her loving parents, and her dear siblings, Betty Kadar, Melissa Ludwig, and...

Thomas Lee Bondy

Thomas Lee Bondy

Oct 26, 2016

Thomas L. Bondy, of Canton, passed away October 26, 2016, at the age of 59. He was born in Yale, Michigan, to Patrick and Mildred (nee Steenland) Bondy on April 30, 1957. Tom is survived by his beloved wife Martha (nee White) Bondy, his 4 loving children Danielle, Amy, Jessica, and Sarah Bondy, his precious granddaughter Casey Bondy, his dear...

Linda Marie Pride

Linda Marie Pride

Oct 23, 2016

Linda M. Pride, of Plymouth, passed away October 23, 2016, at the age of 61. She was born to Ralph and Sylvia (nee Traulins) Marsh in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Linda is survived by her beloved husband Matthew Pride, her four loving children Mike (Jess) Neville, Matt (Nikki) Neville, Joe (Stephanie) Neville, and Kristin Neville, and many grandchildren. She was preceded...

Ardis Mae Brattin

Ardis Mae Brattin

Oct 23, 2016

Ardis Mae (Heartsill) Brattin went to the loving arms of her Savior on October 23, 2016, at the age of 89. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 29, 1927, to Orpha and Virgil Heartsill. After graduating from the Harper-Grace Nursing Program, she married Charles Brattin in 1948. They enjoyed 61 years together before his death in 2009. Ardis...

Donna  Marie Lloyd

Donna Marie Lloyd

Oct 23, 2016

Donna Marie Lloyd, age 48 of Northville passed away on October 23, 2016. Donna was born in Detroit on July 3, 1968. She is the beloved wife of 17 years to Duane; loving mother of Connor and Nicholas; Donna is also survived by her parents, Penny Sinkevics and Anthony (Debra) Piccolo; mother-in-law, Ethel (Stan) Bukoski; dearest sister, Dana (Dominick) Caracci,...

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...