of Chelsea, Michigan, age 95, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1922, in Salyersville, Kentucky, the son of Rollie and Addie (Cooper) Collinsworth. He was one of 12 children. He worked on the family farm before joining the Army to serve in WWII in December of 1942. In WWII, he served overseas with the 729 Military Police Battalion. In September of 1949, he moved to Chelsea, Michigan. He retired from Rockwell after more than 30 years in 1983. For decades, he marched in the Chelsea Memorial Day Parade and the Fair Parade and was a Life Member of the VFW Post 4076. Dooley loved to laugh and tell stories of his life’s adventures. He had a smile for everybody. He loved watching sports, especially the Detroit Tigers.
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.