Sue Carole Peterman
of Clawson, age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital in Troy, MI. She was born September 29, 1939 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Michael John and Mary (Garanich) Plawchan.
Sue graduated from Detroit Pershing High School, where she was a cheerleader, a swimmer and in the Glee Club. She went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI in June, 1961. She was an active member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. After graduating she became a loving mother who raised and shaped the lives of her 8 children. Sue spent most of her life as a homemaker and after raising her children retired as an administrative assistant. Most recently she volunteered at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. Sue was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Clawson, MI for 20+ years, where she was also very active in the choir. She enjoyed singing, golfing, bowling and traveling. She was a good cook, liked gardening and loved to shop. Most importantly, she loved to spend time with her 10 grandchildren.
James William Ford, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died at age 94 on November 23 at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. Ford was born February 1, 1923 in Alameda, California, the son of Eunice George Ford and Shelton C. Ford, and older brother of Eunice Ford. He is survived by his second wife, Phyllis Ford; three children, Julian Ford, Amy Milkovich, Carol Arkin; two step-children, Jessica Leix and Peter Leix; 10 grandchildren; 1 step-granddaughter; and 7 great-grandchildren. 
of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Chelsea, age 85, died Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Ann Arbor. She was born February 26, 1932 in Chelsea, Michigan, the daughter of Clare & Mamie (Drew) Tuttle. Mrs. Freeland was a social workers for 20 years, working in grief counseling, Special Olympics, and Safe House for battered women. She did treatment and training for the mentally impaired.
Richard “Dick” Kinsey was born on July 10, 1924 in Chelsea, MI. He was the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Thompson) Kinsey and the youngest of four siblings, Matt, Peg and Tom. Dick’s mother died when he was an infant and he was raised by his immigrant father and his 14 years-older sister Ivy M. “Peg” (Kinsey) Pierce during “the Great Depression.”
of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Detroit and Taylor, MI, age 77, died Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his home. He was born November 15, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Walter & Eleanore (Wojcik) Kush.