Woman Believed To Be Michigan's Oldest Resident Dies

The woman survived the 1918 influenza pandemic, the Great Depression, World War II and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Michigan, Catholic Central​ Football Standout Dies At 36: UM

Officials did not release a cause of death.

Canton Township Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Life And Legacy

'We hope that you enjoy this special retrospective celebration that is presented by the members of the Dr. Martin Luther King.'

Novi Native One Of Three Air Force Officers Killed In Training Flight Crash

The U-28A crashed near the Clovis Municipal Airport in New Mexico

Funeral For Fox 2 Anchor Ron Savage Set For Thursday In Milford

Journalist Ron Savage worked as a reporter and anchor for WJBK Fox 2 since 1999. The Milford resident was also a volunteer firefighter.

Red Wings Legend Gordie Howe’s Visitation, Funeral Open to Public

Visitation will be held Tuesday at Joe Louis Arena, where the legendary Howe played for most of his long career.

Plymouth-Canton Grad Dies

Memorial contributions support a scholarship for the longtime art teacher.

Ostoin, 'Big Daddy' to Many at Salem High School, Remembered

The longtime principal at Salem HIgh School was remembered as a “tremendous innovator.”

Longtime Plymouth Township Trustee Kay Arnold Dies

During 22 years on the Board of Trustees, Kay Arnold left her mark on the community in the hearts of her colleagues.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

Centenarian Who Buzzed Around in Classic Packard 740 Roadster Dies at 104

Margaret Dunning known for turning heads by driving her classic car well after her 100th birthday, and for philanthropy to her hometown.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Vaughn Hull Will Be Remembered For His Service To Our Country And Community

"Very few people know the kind of courage it takes to walk that fence in the middle of the night, in the rain, in the middle of Vietnam."

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan ties believed aboard Black Hawk helicopter. One is confirmed dead, another reported dead, one unaccounted for.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Decorated World War II Vet, General Motors Pilot Dies

A memorial service for Albert Himes Stanwood Jr., longtime Plymouth resident, will be held Saturday.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Plans for Friend's Final Rites Are Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

Plymouth-Canton Death Notices: Alan Kramer, 42, of Plymouth

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Plymouth-Canton Graduate Scott David Carey Dies at 38

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Plymouth-Canton Death Notices: Lorita Bellino, 84, of Canton

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Plymouth WWII Veteran Gerald 'Jerry' Cooper Dies, and Other Obituaries

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

"Our nation has lost its greatest son," said South African President Jacob Zuma, of Mandela in tonight's national address.

Plymouth-Canton Death Notices: Bettye A. Madden, 80, of Plymouth

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Plymouth-Canton Death Notices: Deanna Martinez, 74, of Canton

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Jean Knowles, Former Plymouth-Canton Schools Librarian, Passes Away at 79

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Plymouth-Canton Death Notices: Patricia Wilson, 85, of Plymouth

Obituaries and death notices from Plymouth-Canton area funeral homes.

Karl Poulos, Owner of Karl's Cabin, Dies at 84

Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home and funeral services Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland.

In Memoriam: This Week's Plymouth-Canton Obituaries

Local funeral homes published these obituaries over the past week.

Retired Plymouth-Canton Administrator, Class of 2007 Grad Die Aug. 4

Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones over the past week.