Community Farewell Obituaries

Mary Towles Pinckney, MI

Towles, Mary Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Mary Ellen Towles, 92, passed away April 15, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1931, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Joseph Nichols and Daisy Bell (Glasscock) Nichols. Mary married the love of her life, Robert Lee Towles on November 18, 1948, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Mary was a member of Hiawatha Bible Church since 1973. She was a volunteer with Awana for many years. Mary taught Sunday school and organized many of the children’s...

Towles, Mary Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Mary Ellen Towles, 92, passed away April 15, 2024. She was born on May 12, 1931, in Fairmont, West Virginia to Joseph Nichols and Daisy Bell...

Philip Lundy Sr. Whitmore Lake, MI

Lundy Sr., Philip Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Philip Allen Lundy Sr., 87, passed away April 14, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Helen Nugent. Philip married the love of his life, Sharlene Nagy, on February 15, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Philip loved all things to do with planes, trains and autos, a love that was instilled by his Uncle Bill Nugent. In his youth he worked at The Rock Island Railroad. From there he went on to be a sales engineer,...

Lundy Sr., Philip Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Philip Allen Lundy Sr., 87, passed away April 14, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois to Helen Nugent. Philip...

Lenora LaRoe Carleton, MI

LaRoe, Lenora Carleton, MI Her Legacy… Lenora Martha LaRoe, 84, passed away April 13, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Frederick Horning and Martha (Furthmueller) Horning. Lenora loved music and was talented at playing the accordion. She collected any kind of figurine that had an accordion, amassing over 1,000 throughout her life. Lenora was the organist at Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter, Michigan for over 30 years and a longtime member of...

LaRoe, Lenora Carleton, MI Her Legacy… Lenora Martha LaRoe, 84, passed away April 13, 2024. She was born on October 2, 1939, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Frederick Horning and Martha...

Patty Cooley Vermontville, MI

Cooley, Patty Vermontville, MI Her Legacy… Patty Kay Cooley, 78, passed away April 12, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1946, to John Chenoweth and Kathrin (Smith) Chenoweth and raised in Howell, Michigan. Her roots in Howell gave her relationships that carried her through her entire life. She attended Howell High School where she met Russell Howard Cooley. Patty married Russ, her high school sweetheart on March 30, 1968, in Howell, Michigan. Patty and Russ...

Cooley, Patty Vermontville, MI Her Legacy… Patty Kay Cooley, 78, passed away April 12, 2024. She was born on March 31, 1946, to John Chenoweth and Kathrin (Smith)...

Faith Bowen Whitmore Lake, MI

Bowen, Faith Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Faith Carolyn Bowen, 84, passed away April 10, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Warren May and Erna (Quandt) May. Faith married the love of her life, Donald Bowen, on July 24, 1976, in Hamburg, Michigan. Faith was an incredibly loving woman with a high moral compass. She loved God and her family more than anything. She taught Sunday school at St. Paul’s Church for 12 years and would often talk to...

Bowen, Faith Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Faith Carolyn Bowen, 84, passed away April 10, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Warren May and Erna...

Darel Hardesty

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Darel Hardesty, aged 89, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Darel was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who devoted much of his life to his family. He was always there for them, offering guidance, support, and unconditional love. In addition to his family, Darel had many passions in life. He loved...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Darel Hardesty, aged 89, passed away peacefully on April 9,...

Linda Burton Howell, Michigan

Burton, Linda Howell, Michigan Linda Burton, age 73, crossed over to be with her beloved husband David and the Heavenly Father on April 7th, 2024. Linda led a fulfilling and love-filled life. She was smart, musically inclined; she loved to play the piano and sing, and was hardworking alongside her husband Dave. She was talented and so loving. Linda created beauty with everything she did, because she did everything with love and it truly showed. She was crafty and...

Burton, Linda Howell, Michigan Linda Burton, age 73, crossed over to be with her beloved husband David and the Heavenly Father on April 7th, 2024. Linda led a fulfilling and love-filled...

Elizabeth Milosch Brighton, MI

Milosch, Elizabeth Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Elizabeth Jane Milosch, 84, passed away April 6, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Bert Lee Bailey and Birdie (Johnson) Bailey. Jane grew up on a tobacco and cotton farm in Tennessee, moving to Michigan when she was 12 years old. Jane married the love of her life, Marshall Milosch, on July 13, 1957, in Wayne, Michigan. Marshall adored Jane and always called her “the prettiest girl in...

Milosch, Elizabeth Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Elizabeth Jane Milosch, 84, passed away April 6, 2024. She was born on September 30, 1939, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Bert Lee Bailey...

Max Crites Pinckney

Crites, Max Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Max Ward Crites, 88, passed away April 6, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1936, in Springport Township, Michigan to Donald and Gladys (Clark) Crites. Max will be remembered as man who was generous with his time and took great pleasure in helping out anyone who asked. As a young man Max served in the US Marine Corps as a truck driver stationed in Korea and Japan. Max was proud of his time in the service and stayed well connected to his...

Crites, Max Pinckney, Michigan His Legacy… Max Ward Crites, 88, passed away April 6, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1936, in Springport Township, Michigan to Donald and Gladys...

Gerald "Jerry" Brown Fowlerville, Michigan

Brown, Gerald “Jerry” Fowlerville, Michigan His Legacy… Gerald Allen Brown, “Jerry”, 84, passed away April 5, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Edwin Brown and Marie (Wilczynski) Brown. Jerry married the love of his life, Dorothy, “Jill” Trask, on January 27, 1959, in Shelby Township, Michigan. He will be fondly remembered as a wonderful family man that adored his wife, children, grandchildren, great...

Brown, Gerald “Jerry” Fowlerville, Michigan His Legacy… Gerald Allen Brown, “Jerry”, 84, passed away April 5, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1939, in...

Robert Knez Hamburg

Bob Knez, son of Stephen P Knez and Catherine A (Lilek) Knez, was born on November 25, 1937, in Joliet, IL. He graduated from St. Joseph's Parochial School and Joliet Township High School. Bob furthered his education at Kellogg College in Battle Creek, MI, and the Army War College in Carlisle, PA. Bob will be dearly missed by his children, Steve (Diana) Knez and Jeff (Jackie) Knez, as well as his grandchildren, Jennifer, Michael Knez (Ali), Matthew, Michael Wu, Riley, and Kailing. He is...

Bob Knez, son of Stephen P Knez and Catherine A (Lilek) Knez, was born on November 25, 1937, in Joliet, IL. He graduated from St. Joseph's Parochial School and Joliet Township High School. Bob...

Clyde Wilson Brighton, MI

Wilson, Clyde Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Clyde Richard “Rick” Wilson, 79, passed away April 1, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Urbana, Illinois to Clyde Wilson and Annie (Anderton) Wilson. Rick married the love of his life, Kathryn Scholz, on August 12, 1967, in Newark, New Jersey. Rick was a proud Navy veteran, serving 4 years of active duty. After leaving the military he worked as an electrician at General Motors for over 40 years. Rick was “Mr....

Wilson, Clyde Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Clyde Richard “Rick” Wilson, 79, passed away April 1, 2024. He was born on May 19, 1944, in Urbana, Illinois to Clyde Wilson...

Alan Tambe Dexter, MI

Dr. Alan Aaly Tambe, 94, passed away March 30, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1929, in Aleppo, Syria to Abdallah Tambe and Chafica Assouad. Alan married the love of his life, (Margaret) Rosemary Wood, on September 6, 1961 in Denver, Colorado. The couple met at a bus stop in Hawaii, where Alan was pursuing his career in cardiology and Rosemary was visiting her parents and working as a nurse. They eventually settled with their daughters in Cleveland, Ohio where Alan accepted a job at St....

Dr. Alan Aaly Tambe, 94, passed away March 30, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1929, in Aleppo, Syria to Abdallah Tambe and Chafica Assouad. Alan married the love of his life, (Margaret)...

Jill Davies Pinckney, MI

Davies, Jill Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Jill Evenson Davies, 85, passed away March 28, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Peddie and Harriet (Evenson) Peddie. Jill married the love of her life, Charles Davies, on December 6, 1975, in Dearborn, Michigan. Jill was a dedicated teacher for 40 years at Bedford Elementary School in Dearborn, Michigan. She was kind, loving and caring; the type of teacher that you would remember from childhood. Jill...

Davies, Jill Pinckney, MI Her Legacy… Jill Evenson Davies, 85, passed away March 28, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Robert Peddie and Harriet (Evenson)...

JoAnn Shelden Howell, MI

JoAnn Mary Shelden January 14, 1955-March 26, 2024 JoAnn M. Shelden, 69 years of age, died at her residence, Norton Group Home where she lived for 40 years. She was well cared for by all the staff over the years. Four of her favorites were Lynn and her husband Bill, Michelle (Shel), along with Kim and Elaine. JoAnn was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 14, 1955, the daughter of Fred and Elline Shelden. JoAnn loved playing records, watching movies (especially Shrek), beaded necklaces,...

JoAnn Mary Shelden January 14, 1955-March 26, 2024 JoAnn M. Shelden, 69 years of age, died at her residence, Norton Group Home where she lived for 40 years. She was well cared for by all the...

Michael Peddie Howell

Peddie, Michael Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Michael Joseph Peddie, “Mike”, 80, passed away March 24, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1943, in Windsor, Canada to Harold Peddie and Rosemary Heinrich. Mike married the love of his life, Judith Eaves, on July 13, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan and shared his life with her for over 60 years. He will be remembered as a man who was devoted to his faith and family. Mike loved working at General Motors as an...

Peddie, Michael Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Michael Joseph Peddie, “Mike”, 80, passed away March 24, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1943, in Windsor, Canada to Harold...

Herschel Gallatin Brighton

Gallatin, Herschel “Raymond” Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Herschel Raymond, “Raymond” Gallatin, 79, passed away March 24, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1944, in Adrian, Michigan to Herschel Spencer Gallatin and Edith Jane (Lemley) Gallatin. Raymond married the love of his life, Dian Furgason, on September 24, 1966, in Palmyra, Michigan and spent 57 wonderful years with her. He will be remembered as a quiet, helpful, generous (to a fault...

Gallatin, Herschel “Raymond” Brighton, Michigan His Legacy… Herschel Raymond, “Raymond” Gallatin, 79, passed away March 24, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1944,...

Donald Glassford Howell, MI

His Legacy… Donald “Don” Glassford, age 89, passed away March 22, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Port Huron, MI to Donald and Hazel (McMullin) Glassford. Donald met the love of his life, Patricia Dappert, at the age of 16 and dated until they married in 1957. They were married for 63 years until her passing in 2021. He worked for Ford Motor Company for many years as an overseas chief engineer. In his spare time, Donald enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in the...

His Legacy… Donald “Don” Glassford, age 89, passed away March 22, 2024. He was born on February 1, 1935, in Port Huron, MI to Donald and Hazel (McMullin) Glassford. Donald met...

Myrna Phillips Howell, Michigan

Phillips, Myrna Howell, MI Her Legacy… Myrna Lee Phillips, age 64, passed away March 21, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to James Williams and Rose (Jarrett) Williams. Myrna married the love of her life, Donald Phillips on September 23, 1978, in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. She will be remembered as a super sweet, loving and caring mother and grandmother. Everyone who met her instantly adored her. She was very outgoing and made friends wherever she...

Phillips, Myrna Howell, MI Her Legacy… Myrna Lee Phillips, age 64, passed away March 21, 2024. She was born on August 23, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan to James Williams and Rose (Jarrett)...

Danielle Mongrain Whitmore Lake

Mongrain, Danielle Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Danielle Joanne Mongrain, 25, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1998, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to William Mongrain and Julia (Dunsmore) Mongrain. Precious in every way, Danielle defied all odds. She was the heart of her parents and demonstrated daily the true joy of loving, fighting, and writing your own story. Danielle’s family and friends loved her and will be dearly missed. Her...

Mongrain, Danielle Whitmore Lake, MI Her Legacy… Danielle Joanne Mongrain, 25, passed away on March 20, 2024. She was born on December 5, 1998, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to William...

Patricia Suttmann Whitmore Lake

Patricia Aileen Suttmann was born November 23, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. My sister, my best friend, made the Great Leap on March 19, year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four. She is survived by her only sibling, Clement Charles Suttmann with hundreds of cousins and a niece, Mara Lea-Suttmann and two nephews, Noah Christopher Suttmann and Logan Nicholas Suttmann who she loved most. She was their pull toy. There aren’t enough words in any language that could describe the number of...

Patricia Aileen Suttmann was born November 23, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio. My sister, my best friend, made the Great Leap on March 19, year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-four. She is survived...

Mark Ulmer Howell

Ulmer, Mark Albert Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Mark Albert Ulmer, 68, passed away March 19, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Ray Ulmer and Jean (Heaton) Ulmer. Mark married the love of his life, Dianne Mroz, on August 7, 1982 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather that cherished his family. Mark proudly served his country as an aircraft maintenance foreman with the US Army. He...

Ulmer, Mark Albert Howell, Michigan His Legacy… Mark Albert Ulmer, 68, passed away March 19, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Ray Ulmer and Jean...

Keith Long Whitmore Lake, MI

Long, Keith Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Keith Paul Long, 57, passed away March 18, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1966, in Livonia, Michigan to Douglas Long and Alice (Hitchcock) Long. Keith will be remembered as a devoted family man who put his loved ones before anything else. Keith had a great sense of humor and could light up the room. He loved all sports, but especially hockey; he was a big Detroit Red Wings and U of M fan. Keith was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing...

Long, Keith Whitmore Lake, MI His Legacy… Keith Paul Long, 57, passed away March 18, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1966, in Livonia, Michigan to Douglas Long and Alice (Hitchcock)...

Ella Miller Howell

Miller, Ella Margaret Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Ella Margaret Miller, 95, passed away March 17, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Guy French and Zuella Venice Jacobson. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Ella enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, reading, sewing and bowling in her earlier years. Ella was blessed enough to have worked at several companies as a bookkeeper with her daughter by her side. She liked to...

Miller, Ella Margaret Howell, Michigan Her Legacy… Ella Margaret Miller, 95, passed away March 17, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan to Guy French and...

Margaret Tambe Dexter, MI

Margaret Rosemary Tambe, 87, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1936, in Wick, Scotland to George Wood and Margaret (Sutherland) Wood. Rosemary married the love of her life, Alan Tambe, on September 6, 1961, in Denver, Colorado. After the birth of their first child, they moved to Alan’s native country of Syria while he completed his army duty. The family eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Family meant everything to Rosemary, and she regularly corresponded with...

Margaret Rosemary Tambe, 87, passed away March 16, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1936, in Wick, Scotland to George Wood and Margaret (Sutherland) Wood. Rosemary married the love of her life,...

Cynthia Hansen Brighton, MI

Hansen, Cynthia Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Cynthia Jane Hansen, 73, passed away March 14, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to John Burrows and Mary (Wethington) Burrows. Cindy married the love of her life, Ronald Hansen, in August 2003, in Saline, Michigan. Cindy was a licensed beautician and loved her career as a cosmetology instructor. She was full of joy, very caring and had a great sense of humor. Cindy was an excellent cook and enjoyed trying...

Hansen, Cynthia Brighton, MI Her Legacy… Cynthia Jane Hansen, 73, passed away March 14, 2024. She was born on June 18, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to John Burrows and Mary...

Sue Sparks Whitmore Lake, MI

Sue Ann Sparks, 88 years old, died on March 12, 2024, at her home in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Sue Ann was born on February 10, 1936, in Erwin, Tennessee, to Paul and Bonnie Watts. The oldest girl of 10 siblings, she has been a “momma” since a young age. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and loving demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy and...

Sue Ann Sparks, 88 years old, died on March 12, 2024, at her home in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Sue Ann was born on February 10, 1936, in Erwin, Tennessee, to Paul and Bonnie Watts. The...

Lawrence Hassell Brighton, MI

Hassell, Lawrence Brighton, MI His Legacy… Lawrence Joseph Hassell, 77, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York to Lawrence L. Hassell and Joan (O’Connor) Hassell. Lawrence married the love of his life, Cheryl (Augustine) Hassell, on October 7, 1972, in Buffalo, New York. Larry was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. He was very social and loved people, making friends wherever he went. Larry was an avid sports fan and...

Hassell, Lawrence Brighton, MI His Legacy… Lawrence Joseph Hassell, 77, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York to Lawrence L. Hassell and...

Lawrence Savoy Whitmore Lake

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Savoy 66 - December 03, 1957 to March 10, 2024 Whitmore Lake, Michigan - March 10, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence Richard Savoy, 66, who peacefully departed this world on March 10, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Marly Savoy, with whom he shared a loving marriage of over 30 years, his son, Lawrence Savoy, and his daughter, Monica Reyes. He is also survived by his mother, Sylvia Savoy, his sisters Kim Savoy Barrett,...

Lawrence “Larry” Richard Savoy 66 - December 03, 1957 to March 10, 2024 Whitmore Lake, Michigan - March 10, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence...

Elizabeth "Liz" Spitler Brighton, MI

Elizabeth (Liz) L. Spitler 93 years young Elizabeth’s beautiful fulfilling Life’s Journey began in Highland Park, MI. Liz was a modern woman, that was always young at heart and open of mind. She was a talented artist with her favorite medium being oils. She was equally talented in creating a beautiful atmosphere & décor in the several gorgeous homes she owned in her life with her husband John. Liz was a model for the auto industry. She was a stunning natural beauty...

Elizabeth (Liz) L. Spitler 93 years young Elizabeth’s beautiful fulfilling Life’s Journey began in Highland Park, MI. Liz was a modern woman, that was always young at heart and open...

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