of Ann Arbor, MI, left this world on Friday, January 10, 2025. Elizabeth Rose Gougeon was born to William George “Bill” Gougeon and Clara Elizabeth (Varga) Gougeon in Wyandotte, Michigan, on July 15, 1939. Her father was of French-Canadian descent, her mother a native of Zádorfalva, Hungary.
She is survived by her loving husband, Donald Weise; their children, John Weise (Stephanie Bentley), Heidi Weise (Kortney Briske), and Bridget Weise Knyal (Stephen Kinnard); survived also by her beloved grandchildren, Samuel Weise, Chloe Weise, Talia Briske, Alexandra Margraves (Nick Margraves), Wade Knyal, and Violet Knyal. She is also survived by many additional beloved members of the Weise, Gougeon, and Knurek families. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving sister Mary Lou (Gougeon) Knurek.
Elizabeth (Liz) graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Wyandotte Michigan, where she was a cheerleader and always ready for a good laugh. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Art and Education at Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Elizabeth taught high school art and kindergarten for many years, primarily in Hillsdale County, Michigan. She particularly enjoyed the funny sayings of her kindergarten students, one of whom called her “Mrs. Boogity” for fun. She was also a Hillsdale County vision technician and worked for the University of Michigan later in life.
Stewart Spencer Elliott born in Ottawa, Canada to Edward Procter and Eleanor Roosevelt Elliott, passed away on January 15, 2025, at his home of 39 years in Chelsea, Michigan. He was 82 years old.
Stewart studied architecture, art and sociology in college that lead to a lifelong career in building, design, teaching and writing. His professional journey began with the renovation of historic New England timber frame homes, eventually expanding to the construction of new, energy efficient structures. His work, driven by a love for sustainable design became his passion.