Community Farewell Obituaries

John Jacobs Howell, MI

His Legacy… John Dohany Jacobs, age 81, passed away February 2, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to Theodore and Gwendolyn (Dohany) Jacobs. John married the love of his life, Mary Arbanas, on February 20, 1965 in Detroit, MI. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. John was a Detroit police officer for 35 years. He was a movie buff and liked technology. In his spare time, John enjoyed going to garage sales, singing karaoke, spending time outdoors,...

His Legacy… John Dohany Jacobs, age 81, passed away February 2, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1941 in Highland Park, MI to Theodore and Gwendolyn (Dohany) Jacobs. John married the love of...

Sherry Mackmiller Whitmore Lake, MI

Mackmiller, Sherry Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Sherry Lynn Mackmiller, 70, passed away February 1, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1952, in Austin, Texas to Raymond Kelling and Lee Ann (Aker) Kelling. Sherry served in the U.S. Navy from 1971-1974 as a hospital corpsman. She was stationed at the Naval Hospital in Long Beach, California. Sherry loved her country and was proud to be a veteran. Sherry was a member of Holy Spirit Church in Brighton. Although she came...

Mackmiller, Sherry Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Sherry Lynn Mackmiller, 70, passed away February 1, 2023. She was born on February 18, 1952, in Austin, Texas to Raymond...

David Pilon Brighton, MI

Pilon, David Brighton, MI His Legacy… David William Pilon, 49, passed away January 31, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1973, in Flint, Michigan to David Joseph Pilon and Karyn Lynn (Mitchell) Pilon. Dave will be remembered as a wonderful father and friend. He loved going to Tigers games and playing ball at the ball field with his son Tyler. He liked to cook on the grill and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen with his daughter Ashley. Dave was very organized and liked to...

Pilon, David Brighton, MI His Legacy… David William Pilon, 49, passed away January 31, 2023. He was born on March 24, 1973, in Flint, Michigan to David Joseph Pilon and...

Christine Powell-Anderson Whitmore Lake, MI

Powell-Anderson, Christine Whitmore Lake, Michigan Her Legacy… Christine Paris Powell- Anderson, age 57, passed away January 31, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1965, in Pontiac, Michigan to Michael David Powell and Nancy (Bigger) Powell. Christine married the love of her life, Harry Anderson, on June 3, 2006, in Pinckney, Michigan. Christine was a wonderful chef and loved to cook. She loved getting together with her family and friends. Christine enjoyed...

Powell-Anderson, Christine Whitmore Lake, Michigan Her Legacy… Christine Paris Powell- Anderson, age 57, passed away January 31, 2023. She was born on December 3,...

Elaine Cornellier

Elaine Josephine Cornellier of South Lyon died on the afternoon of Monday, January 30 under hospice care. She was 95 years old. Elaine is survived by three of her loving children, Linda (Tom) Berarducci, Tom (Susan) Frederickson, and Peggy Jennette, her two nieces Bonnie Barrows and Debbie Mommers, two nephews Kevin Lueder and John Lueder, plus her 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Mabel Lueder, brother Wilbur Lueder, and...

Elaine Josephine Cornellier of South Lyon died on the afternoon of Monday, January 30 under hospice care. She was 95 years old. Elaine is survived by three of her loving children, Linda (Tom)...

William Robson Whitmore Lake, MI

Robson, William Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… William J. Robson, 81, passed away January 29, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Orin Allen Robson and Ruth Violet (Kermode) Robson. Bill was a man of many different talents. He spent 20 years as a volunteer firefighter in Northfield Township and was very proud of his service. During that time he also drove a semi for a local beer supplier, the All Star Beverage Company. Bill also worked at the...

Robson, William Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… William J. Robson, 81, passed away January 29, 2023. He was born on March 11, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to Orin Allen Robson...

Herbert Langer

Langer, Herbert Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Herbert Brian Langer, 62, passed away January 29, 2023 after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on August 4, 1960, in Independence, Missouri, to Herbert Walter Langer and Donna Lee (Kelso) Langer. Herb married the love of his life, Mary Ellen (Zaragoza), on November 12, 1988 in Detroit, Michigan. Herb was born in Independence, Missouri. His family moved to Michigan when he was...

Langer, Herbert Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Herbert Brian Langer, 62, passed away January 29, 2023 after a long courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was born on...

Margaret "Peggy" Chapman Brighton, MI

Chapman, Margaret Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Margaret “Peggy” Pearl Chapman, 89, passed away January 29, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Tamarack, Michigan to Rudolph John Walley Sr. and Pearl Emma (LaFave) Walley. Peggy married the love of her life, Ronald Chapman, on May 4, 1974, in Brighton, Michigan. Peggy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She could be stubborn but was also very loving. She loved her dogs and was an animal lover....

Chapman, Margaret Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Margaret “Peggy” Pearl Chapman, 89, passed away January 29, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Tamarack, Michigan...

Marvin Bryant Pinckney, MI

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Marvin Darrell Bryant, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 75. Marv was born on September 14, 1947, in Jackson, Kentucky to Romie and Pauline Bryant Pennington. He served in the United States Army from 1967 to 1970, before becoming an automobile mechanic. Marv loved to reinvent himself, he eventually became a steam fitter for the University of Michigan before retiring as a Fire Inspector for the University. He married Diane...

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Marvin Darrell Bryant, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 75. Marv was born on September 14, 1947, in Jackson, Kentucky to Romie and...

Donovan Pochmara Livonia

Pochmara, Donovan Livonia, Michigan His Legacy… Donovan John Pochmara passed away January 24, 2023. He was born on January 6, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Matthew Pochmara and Madolyne (Rhodes) Pochmara. Donovan spent his days here surrounded by snuggles from family and friends. His presence provided an outpouring of the best gift of all: love. He will be dearly missed by all whose lives he touched by his existence. His Family… Donovan will be...

Pochmara, Donovan Livonia, Michigan His Legacy… Donovan John Pochmara passed away January 24, 2023. He was born on January 6, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Matthew...

Domenica Krayewski Whitmore Lake, MI

Krayewski, Domenica Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Domenica Sue Krayewski, 54, passed away January 21, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan to Norman H. Yono and Joanna Sheehan. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, mother, sister and grandmother. Domenica loved family outings and taking day trips with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed history, going to museums, traveling to the U.P., and she loved lighthouses. Domenica...

Krayewski, Domenica Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Domenica Sue Krayewski, 54, passed away January 21, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan to Norman...

Raymond Denoyer Dexter, MI

Denoyer, Raymond Dexter, MI His Legacy… Raymond Dale Denoyer, 81, passed away January 20, 2023, one day after celebrating his 81st birthday. He was born on January 19, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan to Leo Denoyer and Marian Ruth (Knaggs) Denoyer. Ray grew up on a farm, and had to feed the farm animals and milk the cows every day before and after school. He rode his horse, Lady, from the farm to the one room schoolhouse throughout grade school. In high school he played...

Denoyer, Raymond Dexter, MI His Legacy… Raymond Dale Denoyer, 81, passed away January 20, 2023, one day after celebrating his 81st birthday. He was born on January 19, 1942, in...

William "Bill" Birchmeier Pinckney, MI

Birchmeier, William-“Bill” Pinckney, MI His Legacy…William Carl Birchmeier, 77, passed away January 18, 2023. He was born on June 4, 1945, in Dexter, Michigan to Marcellus Birchmeier and Loretta (Johnson) Birchmeier. Bill married the love of his life, Janet Cosgray, on March 22, 1968, in Howell, Michigan. Bill was a wonderful family man who adored his wife, Janet, he would do anything...

Birchmeier, William-“Bill” Pinckney, MI His Legacy…William Carl Birchmeier, 77, passed away January 18, 2023. He was born on June 4,...

Harry Louria Pinckney, Michigan

Louria, Harry Pinckney, MI Harry Thomas Louria, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Harry Louria and Sophie (David) Louria. Harry married the love of his life, Tana Curaba, on September 7, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan. Harry met his beautiful wife, Tana, in, not surprisingly, a library. In their nearly 60 years of marriage, he was often found with his nose between the...

Louria, Harry Pinckney, MI Harry Thomas Louria, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 12, 1938, in Detroit,...

Joyce Henry Pinckney, MI

Henry, Joyce Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Joyce Ann Henry, 83, passed away January 17, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Alfred Fuhrman and Donna (Brown) Fuhrman. Joyce married the love of her life, Lambert J. Henry, on February 5, 1955, in Pinckney, Michigan. Joyce was a devoted woman of faith. She was a charter member of People’s Church in Pinckney, and very active with many roles including playing the piano and organ. Joyce had a...

Henry, Joyce Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Joyce Ann Henry, 83, passed away January 17, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1939, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Alfred Fuhrman and Donna...

Douglas Beerens Brooklyn, Michigan

Beerens, Douglas Brooklyn, Michigan His Legacy… Douglas Wayne Beerens, age 74, passed away January 16, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1948, in Cadillac, Michigan to Harvey Beerens and Joyce (Billet) Beerens. Douglas married his loving wife, Denise LaDouceur, on September 1, 1996 in Plymouth, Michigan. Douglas served in the Navy/SEABEE and was part of the Brooklyn American Legion post #0315, as well as the Brooklyn Eagles Arie #3689. He enjoyed football, hockey,...

Beerens, Douglas Brooklyn, Michigan His Legacy… Douglas Wayne Beerens, age 74, passed away January 16, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1948, in Cadillac, Michigan to Harvey...

Tim Hoffman Fenton, MI

His Legacy... Timothy Robert Hoffman, 61, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Hoffman and Joan (Withey) Hoffman. Tim married Melanie Gaddis, on August 6, 2016 in Charlevoix, Michigan. He grew up in Charlevoix, Michigan and after moving continued to spend summers there and on nearby Walloon Lake. Tim will be remembered as a very active and positive man of faith who loved his family. After serving in the Navy, Tim worked for McDonnell...

His Legacy... Timothy Robert Hoffman, 61, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Hoffman and Joan (Withey) Hoffman. Tim married Melanie...

John Haskin Brighton, MI

Haskin, John Brighton, MI His Legacy… John Thomas Haskin, 73, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1949, in Wayne, Michigan to John Haskin and Mary (Rodgers) Haskin. John married the love of his life, Jan (Hanks) Haskin, on May 19, 2007, in Kingsley, Michigan. John was an automotive body technician and loved all things car related. He especially liked Ford and Mustangs. He enjoyed racing go carts and drag racing with his brother, Bill. John was one of...

Haskin, John Brighton, MI His Legacy… John Thomas Haskin, 73, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born on June 20, 1949, in Wayne, Michigan to John Haskin and Mary...

Delbert "Dell" Mayes Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Mayes, Delbert Whitmore Lake, Michigan Delbert William Mayes, 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dell was born on July 29, 1939 in Carson City, Michigan, the youngest of eight children. He married the love of his life, Fran (Causey) Mayes, on April 24, 1965. Dell‘s favorite place in the world was Cedar Campus on the shore of Lake Huron in the Upper Peninsula. He was a lifelong church attender, and embodied unconditional love to...

Mayes, Delbert Whitmore Lake, Michigan Delbert William Mayes, 83, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. Dell was born on July 29, 1939 in Carson...

James Archer Howell, Michigan

Archer, James Howell, MI His Legacy… James Archer, age 75, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1947, in Glasgow, Scotland to Charles and Margaret Archer. He married Peggy Morehead in 1989 in Port Huron, MI. Jim’s athleticism provided a soft landing for his migration to Ontario, Canada, where he played soccer for the Anglo Soccer Club and was chosen to play on the Ontario All Stars as a goalie, before moving to Detroit in 1968. Jim took pride in the work he...

Archer, James Howell, MI His Legacy… James Archer, age 75, passed away January 11, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1947, in Glasgow, Scotland to Charles and Margaret Archer. He married...

Bill Carpenter Howell, MI

His Legacy… Edward Lon Carpenter, age 63, passed away January 7, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1959 in Howell, MI to Thurman and Shirley (Elgie) Carpenter. Bill married Doreen on April 6, 2013 in Brighton, MI. He was a Detroit Tigers fan. Bill was a pastor for many years at Prayer Tower, Liberty of Praise, and most recently, Faith Temple. He was an avid reader of Christian books. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed blessing people by providing to those in need. He was known by...

His Legacy… Edward Lon Carpenter, age 63, passed away January 7, 2023. He was born on November 23, 1959 in Howell, MI to Thurman and Shirley (Elgie) Carpenter. Bill married Doreen on...

Dolores Fisher Rochester Hills, MI

Fisher, Dolores, Rochester Hills, MI Her Legacy… Dolores Jean Fisher, 82, passed away January 5, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky to Donald Casterline and Nellie (Bassett) Casterline. Dolores married the love of her life, Dale Fisher, on September 2, 1962, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She will be remembered as a devoted and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose love knew no limits. Her Family… Dolores will be missed by her...

Fisher, Dolores, Rochester Hills, MI Her Legacy… Dolores Jean Fisher, 82, passed away January 5, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1940, in Louisville, Kentucky to Donald Casterline and Nellie...

José Francisco Pennings Ann Arbor, MI

Pennings, José Francisco Ann Arbor, MI His Legacy… José Francisco Ashenafi Pennings, better known as Pepito, 11, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born on July 28, 2011, in Dawero, Ethiopia. He was adopted into his forever family on February 24, 2015. Pepito will be remembered as a sweet and joyful child. Even though Pepito was blind, he knew what home and family felt like and knew his families’ voices. He was everybody’s favorite person to...

Pennings, José Francisco Ann Arbor, MI His Legacy… José Francisco Ashenafi Pennings, better known as Pepito, 11, passed away January 2, 2023. He was born on...

Donald Burtraw Pinckney, MI

Burtraw, Donald Pinckney, MI His Legacy… Donald Earl Burtraw, 79, passed away after a battle with cancer, January 1, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Earl Burtraw and Ruth (Letzring) Burtraw. Donald married the love of his life, Linda Tucker, on June 13, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan. Donald will be remembered as friendly, outgoing, and the life of the party. He was a hard worker and was always helping people. He loved music, especially...

Burtraw, Donald Pinckney, MI His Legacy… Donald Earl Burtraw, 79, passed away after a battle with cancer, January 1, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1943, in Detroit,...

Ted Karns Pinckney

Karns, Ted Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Ted Lyle Karns, age 82, passed away December 29, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Harrisburg, Illinois to Byford Karns and Mary (Wheeler) Karns. In 1959 he graduated from Ypsilanti High School, where he enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and football. Ted joined the U.S. Navy after his graduation and was stationed in Sicily until his honorable discharge in 1961. He then married the love of his life,...

Karns, Ted Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Ted Lyle Karns, age 82, passed away December 29, 2022. He was born on September 8, 1940, in Harrisburg, Illinois to Byford...

Kurt Kuehne Grass Lake, MI

Kuehne, Kurt Grass Lake, MI His Legacy… Kurt Wellman Kuehne, 57, passed away December 28, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1965, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert Henry Kuehne and Autumn (Routson) Kuehne. Kurt married the love of his life, Jody Nelson on April 23, 1994, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Kurt was a master mechanic at LaFontaine in Dexter, he loved his job and everyone he worked with. He especially had a heart for the elderly customers that he served. Kurt...

Kuehne, Kurt Grass Lake, MI His Legacy… Kurt Wellman Kuehne, 57, passed away December 28, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1965, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Robert Henry...

Jerry Beach

Beach, Gerald Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Gerald Willis Beach, age 80, passed away December 27, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan to Willis Beach and Velma (Saytos) Beach. Jerry married Marlene Rule on July 24 1982, in Brighton, MI. Jerry had many hobbies, including metal detecting, reading, swimming, hiking, and visiting historic attractions. He also enjoyed telling jokes and stories, classical and country music, and playing board games. He served...

Beach, Gerald Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Gerald Willis Beach, age 80, passed away December 27, 2022. He was born on June 13, 1942, in Pontiac, Michigan to Willis Beach and...

David Hatfield Pinckney, MI

David James Hatfield, 68, of Pinckney, passed away on December 27, 2022 after a long struggle with COPD. Dave was born on March 19th, 1954 to Jim and Sally Hatfield in the city of Saline, Michigan. Dave graduated from Saline High School in 1972. Immediately upon graduation, he proudly hired in at Ford Motor Company, Ypsilanti Plant. Where he spent 34 years before retiring at the young age of 52. In 1973, he met the love of his life Nicole Lynn Bean, having been happily married for 48...

David James Hatfield, 68, of Pinckney, passed away on December 27, 2022 after a long struggle with COPD. Dave was born on March 19th, 1954 to Jim and Sally Hatfield in the city of Saline,...

Rosemarie Cobleigh Howell, Michigan

Cobleigh, Rosemarie Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Rosemarie Cobleigh, Age 97, passed away December 26, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to Pasquale Aronica and Tessie (Modonia) Aronica. Rosemarie married the love of her life, Ronald Alan Cobleigh, on July 7, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. Rosemarie was an incredibly caring person who loved people without exception. She never complained about anything and also had a great sense of humor....

Cobleigh, Rosemarie Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Rosemarie Cobleigh, Age 97, passed away December 26, 2022. She was born on July 12, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan to Pasquale...

Susan Schuster Howell, MI

Her Legacy… Susan Elaine Schuster, age 75, passed away December 25, 2022. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Hamtramck, MI to John and Janet (Wolford) Doege. Su, as she was known to family and friends, was a woman of strong Christian faith. Her favorite saying was “In all things give thanks.” She loved to travel with Mike, her husband of 55 years. Trips included Germany, China (with her sisters), Okinawa, Hawaii, and all over the continental United States. Su...

Her Legacy… Susan Elaine Schuster, age 75, passed away December 25, 2022. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Hamtramck, MI to John and Janet (Wolford) Doege. Su, as she was known to family...

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