Obituaries

Mar 14, 2026

Devoted wife to the late Dick Gross. Loving mother of Suzanne (Doug) Bury and the late Joe Beaudoin. Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth Bury and Meredith Amross. Dearest sister of George Miller and the late Betty Lodise. Cherished daughter of the late Hylda and Gerald Miller.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Lincoln Park Location of...

Mar 14, 2026

Full obituary coming soon.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Taylor Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Mar 7, 2026

Joan Diane (Bragg) Pietrzen, the beloved matriarch of our family, completed her journey here on earth on March 7, 2026 and has now rejoined our beloved and dearly missed father and Grandpa, Eugene Pietrzen.

How do you sum up almost 89 years of a life so well lived, and of someone so very loved? It is an...

Mar 6, 2026

Thomas P. Hervoyavich passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved brother of David Harvoy. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Pauline Hervoyavich, and his brother Paul Hervoyavich. Special friends of Gregory Van Dalen, Mike Gillaspie, and Kelly Gillaspie.

Thomas loved music, he played the guitar in his free time and...

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Wheeler, age 98, long time resident of Dearborn, MI, beloved wife of the late Eugene, mother of David (JoAnn) and Bryan (Claudia), 4 grandchildren, Kathleen,  Lynn, Nicholas and Natalie and two great granddaughters Sylvia and Maggie as well as many nieces and nephews passed away on March 5, 2026.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents Mary...

Mar 3, 2026

Beloved daughter of Dave & Deborah Cruz. Loving sister of Marcia (Cruz) LeBar and the late Brian Cruz (deceased 2015). Dearest sister-in-law of Christopher LeBar. Dear aunt of Madison LeBar & Riley LeBar and Layla Cruz.  Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Mar 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Slayton

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Slayton, age 53, who passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Maria's presence lit up every room she entered.

Maria was truly the life of the party. She had a vibrant spirit, a contagious laugh,...

Feb 28, 2026

Judith Ann Votenz, loving wife of the late Clifford, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28th at the age of 76.

Loving and caring mother of Kevin Votenz and Stacey (Jeremiah) Keacher. Beloved grandma to Sarah and Jenna Keacher. Sister of Keith (Kathy) Diedrich, Harold (Sheryl) Diedrich and Donald Diedrich.

Visitation will be held Tuesday...

Feb 28, 2026

Guy Lindbergh Sykes, 97, of Taylor, passed away on February 28th, 2026. Guy was born February 6, 1929, the son of Ireland and Nancy (Mullins) Sykes. Guy leaves behind two loving daughters, Regina LaForest and Katrina (Rick) Woodward, five grandchildren, Johnathon (Kaitlyn), Andy, Lindsey, Karla, and Kristopher (Jamie), and 18 great grandchildren, Brayden, Piper, Jackson, Olivia, Levi, Athene, Annalie,...

Feb 28, 2026

Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Feb 26, 2026

Marie Theresa (Grenier) Hess, 97, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Marie exemplified love, warmth, humor, and devotion to her savior, Jesus Christ, to all who knew her.

Marie lived a long and vibrant life defined by faith, family, curiosity, and connection. A devoted Catholic, her...

Feb 24, 2026

Beloved husband of Carol Bowser. Loving father of Brett (The Late Karen) and Christopher (Kimberly). Dearest grandfather of Evan (Meghan), Elayna, Trevor, Justin, and great-grandfather of Evan. Son of the late Clarence and Rubie. Dear brother of the late Dennis Bowser and Nancy Bowser. Donald was originally from Butler, PA. Later relocating to Dearborn Michigan to start his career...

Feb 23, 2026

Lee Thume (1931-2026) born Gladis Evaleta Stephens, passed away peacefully in her Dearborn home, at the age of 94 February 23, 2026. She lived a remarkable life as a loving wife, mother, and community leader. After graduating college and raising her two children, she pioneered assistive technology for the visually impaired and poured her heart into music, composing over...

Feb 22, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

Feb 20, 2026

Max Eliott Reimer, 78, of Houston, Texas, formerly a longtime resident of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on February 20, 2026.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Max was the son of the late Everett Reimer and Betty (Lidholm) Reimer. He grew up in Dearborn, graduating from Edsel Ford High School before continuing his education locally. He earned an Associate degree from Henry Ford...

Feb 20, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

Feb 20, 2026

Mary Alderman sadly passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Gene Alderman for 35 years. Loving mother of Margaret, Carolyn (Glen), Michael, Shelley, Donald (Julia), Christopher, Cathy, Roy, Connie, Brian, Belinda (Russ), Melinda (Johnny B), and the late Theresa and Kenny. Dearest grandmother and great grandmother to many. Cherished "Aunt Cookie" to...

Feb 17, 2026

September 26, 1963 – February 17, 2026

Brian K. Parker. Age 62 of Dearborn. Loving father of Addison and Olivia. Beloved life partner of Cathleen Herman. Also survived by sister Torri (Dan) Dunne. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth J. Parker and Irene A. Fodor. Brian lived the way he wanted everyone around him to feel —...

Feb 17, 2026

Judith M Gernheuser, 88, formally of Toledo, Ohio, now of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away February 17th, 2026. Judith found joy in the simple things in life, especially the birds singing that greeted each new day. Devoted Wife, Mother, and Granny. Reunited with Richard C. Gernheuser, finding comfort with the one she loved and adored most. She is survived by...

Feb 16, 2026

Patricia Ann Chacon (nee Russell), lovingly known as Trish, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 77. She is survived by her devoted husband, Florencio (Papo) Chacon; her children, Lisa Bojko (Stan), Christy Dalton (Kevin) and David Chacon (Laura); her seven beloved grandchildren, Emily and Michael Bojko, Kayla Leija (Alex) and Zachary...