Obituaries

Mary A. Majka

Mary A. Majka

Jun 11, 2016

Mary A. Majka, of Canton, passed away June 11, 2016 at the age of 93. She was born July 10, 1922 in Detroit to Stanley and Honorata Lesniak. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Stanley Majka, and survived by her dear children, Ronald and Lorraine, loving sister of Rose (the late Joseph) Woch, Stanley (Dorothy) Lesniak, and the...

Mary Frances Hamblin

Mary Frances Hamblin

Jun 7, 2016

Mary Frances Hamblin of Westland, entered eternal life on June 7, 2016. She was wife to the late Ulos Junior “Okie” Hamblin of Plymouth Township, where they lived nearly 50 years raising their family. Born in Gowen, Oklahoma, September 10, 1931 to the late Jessie Juanita (nee Moore) and Fred Edward Ford, she and her late husband arrived in Michigan...

Hazel Olivia Jones

Hazel Olivia Jones

Jun 7, 2016

Hazel Olivia Jones, age 94 of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Kenneth (Helen) Jones and Linda (Craig Donahue) Brandt. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Katie) Brandt and Kellie Brandt. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 11th ,12:30pm at St. Michael Lutheran Church 7000 Sheldon Rd, Canton. Mrs....

John E. Knisely

John E. Knisely

Jun 1, 2016

John E. Knisely, age 63 of Plymouth, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016. John was born in Pontiac, Michigan on October 14, 1952 to his parents, Leo and Valna Knisely. John is the beloved husband of Elizabeth. They have been married for 20 years. He is the loving father of four children, Joshua Robertson, Zachary Robertson, Elijah Robertson and...

Alice F. Boyd

Alice F. Boyd

May 30, 2016

Alice F. Boyd, age 89 of Novi passed away on May 30th, 2016. Alice was born in Dearborn on February 20, 1927 to her parents, Robert and Alice McClelland. Alice dedicated her life to teaching young children. She taught first grade at Adams Elementary School in Ypsilanti for over 25 years. Alice is survived by her beloved husband, Donald. They...

Thomas Knight Sr.

Thomas Knight Sr.

May 29, 2016

Tom Knight, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away May 29, 2016. He leaves behind his wife, Norma, sons Thomas Knight, Jr., (Jamie), and David (Kate), and grandchildren Nolan, Eleanor and Meredith, mother, Mary Knight, and sisters, Beverly Torok and Elizabeth Radford. Tom and Norma were childhood sweethearts in Wyandotte, Michigan. They met in 4th grade, dated in high school, then reunited...

Jack Hobbs

Jack Hobbs

May 29, 2016

Jack Sterling Hobbs, of Northville, passed away May 29, 2016, at the age of 74. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Sterling and Jean (nee Bohrer) Hobbs on March 22, 1942. Jack is survived by his 3 children Robert (Rene) Hobbs, David Hobbs, and Leigh (Mario) Darin, his 6 grandchildren: Ryan, Rechal, Derek, Trisha, McKenna, and Jacob, 4 great...

Ervin V. Natkowski

Ervin V. Natkowski

May 28, 2016

Ervin V. Natkowski, of Plymouth, passed away May 28, 2016, at the age of 89. He was born in Detroit on June 8, 1926, to Walter and Helen Natkowski. Ervin was the beloved husband of Florence for 65 years. He is survived by his wife and their three loving children: Gregg (Sue) Natkowski, Susan (Jerry) Larabell, and Brian Natkowski, his...

Rhoda M. Beyer

Rhoda M. Beyer

May 26, 2016

Rhoda Mae Beyer of Riverdale, Illinois, passed away May 26, 2016, at the age of 88. She was born in Riverdale, Illinois, on August 23, 1927, to Louis and Martha (nee McGrain) Tatgenhorst. Rhoda married her husband the late Floyd Daniel Carl Beyer in 1947. She moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, to be closer to their family.Rhodas early years in...

Joshua Steven Cook

Joshua Steven Cook

May 25, 2016

Joshua Steven Cook, age 21 of Canton, passed away on May 25, 2016. Precious son of Angel (Eric Blade) Leksche and Christopher (Marie) Cook. Loving brother of Shelby Leksche, Jamey Eatman and Brandon Cook.A celebration of life service will be held, times and dates to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, Plymouth.

Catherine F. Kelley

Catherine F. Kelley

May 15, 2016

Catherine F. Kelley passed away May 15, 2016 at the age of 83. She was born October 4, 1932 in Detroit to Patrick and Susan (Neeson) Martin. Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Melvin in 2004. She is the dear mother of Deborah (Bill) Phillips, Katherine (Gary) Hoeft, Susan Kelley, Michael (Gloria) Kelley and Patrick (Susan) Kelley,...

Theresa M. Kraemer-Anderson

Theresa M. Kraemer-Anderson

May 12, 2016

Theresa Kraemer-Anderson, of Plymouth, passed away suddenly, May 12, 2016, at the age of 49. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Philip and Rosetta (nee Refalo) Kraemer on July 20, 1966. Theresa is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, Jeffrey Anderson, their three precious children Ian, Mel, and Trent, her loving father Philip, and her four dear...

Marguerite Ane Hoinski

Marguerite Ane Hoinski

May 11, 2016

Marguerite Ane Hoinski, age 99, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away in Canton, Michigan on May 11, 2016. Marguerite was born in Dubuque, Iowa to her parents Anton and Apelone (nee Nielsen) Norskow. She is the devoted mother of Judy (Keith) Cox and proud Grandmother of Julie Aloisi, Todd Cox and Great-Grandmother of Kali, Sidney and Austin. Services for Marguerite...

Vincent J. DeSantis

Vincent J. DeSantis

May 3, 2016

Vincent J. DeSantis, age 78, passed away May 3, 2016 in Plymouth, Michigan. Vincent was born September 1, 1937 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to his parents, Urbano and Lily DeSantis. He graduated from Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Vince had a passion for automobiles and as a result, began a 35 year automotive career at Ford Motor Company as...

Mark A. McGraw

Mark A. McGraw

May 3, 2016

Mark Andrew McGraw passed away May 3, 2016, at the age of 64. He was born in Northville, Michigan, on May 17, 1951, to his parents, James and Virginia (nee Smith) McGraw. Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Erin (nee Gaffka) of over 40 years, his 5 dear children: Colin McGraw, Alana (Michael) Wright, Nolan McGraw, Devin McGraw, and...

Elaine E. Burger

Elaine E. Burger

May 1, 2016

Elaine Burger passed away at her home May 1, 2016, at the age of 68. She was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on July 26, 1948, to Harold and Evelyn (nee Pruehs) Schroeder. Elaine is survived by her beloved husband, Frederick Burger of 43 years, her two loving children, John (Lisa) Burger and Jeffrey (Diana) Burger, her two dear grandchildren,...

Robert E. Long

Robert E. Long

Apr 30, 2016

Passed away at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Ardis who passed away in 1990. Dear father of Michelle. Visitation Tuesday from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Burial...

Guyla M. Kryka

Guyla M. Kryka

Apr 24, 2016

Guyla M. Kryka passed away peacefully in her home on April 24, 2016, at the age of 61. Guyla was born in Chanute, Kansas, on April 26, 1954. She is survived by her loving husband, Anton Kryka, four of her beloved children: Anton, Richard, Jason, and Kyle, her dear mother, Bernice (nee Baker) Lindsey, and her brother, Kenny Lindsey. Guyla...

Janet Dickey

Janet Dickey

Apr 22, 2016

Janet Dickey, age 59 of Niles and formerly of Plymouth, passed away on April 22, 2016. Born to loving parents: William Margaret Churchman on January 8, 1957. Beloved wife of Steven Dickey who passed away on August 22, 2015. Loving sister of Jean Wisniewski, Jody Khoury, William (Tami) Churchman and Jennifer Good. Devoted aunt of Joseph (Jane) Wisniewski, Jason (Alicia)...

Vince Magi

Vince Magi

Apr 21, 2016

Vince Magi passed away at Henry Ford Hospital-Macomb on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the age of 86. Vince was born in Detroit on January 29, 1930, the son of Giuseppe and Aurelia ( nee Lauri ) Magi. He attend Detroit public schools graduating from Cooley High School. He continued his education receiving his B.A. from Michigan State University and...