Memorials / Obituaries Archives - Ann Arbor Observer

Joseph Fitzsimmons

Nov 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Joseph Fitzsimmons, of Frankfort, MI, and Ann Arbor, MI, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2024.

With great sadness, we announce the death of Lisa R. Klionsky, 63, beloved wife of 32 years, daughter, sister, and aunt; cherished friend; and respected colleague. Her husband, Dan, was by her side when she passed on October 30,...

Anne Nu Simonsen

Oct 30, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Anne Nu Simonsen passed away peacefully on the night of October 17, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family. She courageously fought her diagnosis of Squamous Cell Carcinoma, an aggressive head and neck cancer, for nearly six...

William P. Malm

Oct 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

William P. Malm died peacefully at home at the age of 96 in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 16, 2024.

Douglas D. Freeth

Oct 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Douglas Duncan Freeth of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away on October 6, 2024 after declining from Alzheimer’s disease. He is remembered fondly as a devoted family man who never missed his sons’ athletic or academic events and as an engaged volunteer serving many Ann Arbor nonprofits.

Robert M. “Bob” Merkel

Oct 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Robert M. “Bob” Merkel, age 93, of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, passed away on September 27, 2024.

Jerry “JIR” Meislik

Oct 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Jerry “JIR” Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away September 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Pauline M. Loewenhardt

Oct 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

A Celebration of Life for Pauline will be held Saturday, November 9 at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor, 4001 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. Ann Arbor, MI—Service at 4 p.m., Reception at 5 p.m. and Bonfire at 6:30 p.m. Per Pauline’s wishes “Bright Colors only! No Somber Black or Grey.” All who knew and loved her are welcome.

Dr. James Johnson Duderstadt

Sep 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Dr. James Johnson Duderstadt, President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, died on August 21, 2024.

Trudy Bulkley

Sep 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

At 11:11 p.m. on August 18th, on a full moon, Trudy Bulkley, known affectionately as Mother Goose, died peacefully with her family by her side after a brief and unexpected battle with AML. Two weeks before, she was working in her garden, doing yoga, tending to her bonsai, an active member of her book group, having friends over for delicious meals she made, walking her beloved dog Maggie, playing Wordle, being in touch with friends and family near and far, practicing for her piano recital, writing postcards to remind people to vote, and being Mother Goose at preschools and her monthly gig at Kerrytown.

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Howard Bond

Sep 25, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Musician and photographer Howard Bond was born in Napoleon, OH and lived in Ann Arbor, MI since 1962.

Raymond Detter

Aug 26, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

July 27, 2024. Raymond Arthur Detter passed away Saturday night in his sleep. His loss has left a broad and complex community without its center. This community was not a city, municipality, political cause, or lifestyle—but it touched all of these things. Ray was the beating heart of a community of his own forging. Through the sheer force of his will and wit, he inspired others to participate and become passionate about a constellation of interests he found important.

Versile Edwin Fraleigh

Aug 26, 2024 | Memorials / Obituaries |

Versile Edwin Fraleigh, 96, of Chelsea and Ann Arbor, died on June 23 of natural causes. He was born in Detroit, MI on June 4, 1928 to Norman and Bernice Fraleigh. Versile, “think Universal,” graduated from Cooley High School in Detroit. He remembered taking the streetcar for 5 cents to downtown Detroit for a Vernors ginger ale.