William P. Malm
William P. Malm died peacefully at home at the age of 96 in Ann Arbor, Michigan on September 16, 2024.
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Memorials / Obituaries
Douglas D. Freeth
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.
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Robert M. “Bob” Merkel
Robert M. “Bob” Merkel, age 93, of Ann Arbor, MI, formerly of Chelsea, MI, passed away on September 27, 2024.
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Jerry “JIR” Meislik
Jerry “JIR” Meislik, 77, passed peacefully away September 28, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
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Pauline M. Loewenhardt
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.
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Dr. James Johnson Duderstadt
Dr. James Johnson Duderstadt, President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, died on August 21, 2024.
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Trudy Bulkley
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
Musician and photographer Howard Bond was born in Napoleon, OH and lived in Ann Arbor, MI since 1962.
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Raymond Detter
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.
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Versile Edwin Fraleigh
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.
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Patrick Joseph Conlin
Patrick Joseph Conlin, 91, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, of natural causes.
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Helene Cleoniki McCarren
Helene McCarren passed away on 15 June 2024. Her life was rich in human experiences and friendships.
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Frances Ann Dew
Frances Ann Dew, age 83, of Plymouth, Michigan and Redwood City, California passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, surrounded by her children.
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Barbara Harding Brown
An artist and friend to many—died in her sleep on May 11 after living an unusually interesting life.
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Marvin G. Parnes
Marvin G. Parnes, 74, died at home on March 13, 2024 after a prolonged illness. Born on June 3,...
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Abbud Bishar “Bud”
Abbud, “Bud,” beloved father, grandfather, brother, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully...
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Jay Stielstra Memorial Celebration
Jay died peacefully at home on March 1. His friends and family will hold a memorial celebration of...
Read MoreAnne Sundquist
To my beloved Anne. You were the light of my life and your love still shines bright. Our memories comfort me every day.
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Phillip Warren Carpenter
Phillip Warren Carpenter, 81, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, passed away on April 1, 2024 due to...
Read MoreMark Hildebrandt
Lifelong resident of Ann Arbor, (Henry) Mark Hildebrandt died on February 12, 2024 at the Brecon Village Memory Care Center in Saline. He was 97 years old. Mark was born to Dora Ware and Theophil Hildebrandt on October 23, 1926;...
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