Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Patricia T. Spiker

Patricia T. Spiker

May 6, 2021

In loving memory of Patricia T. Spiker

A beautiful wife to cliff.

Who would brighten your day

A loving mother to Cliff, Cheryl, Verne, Kent, Krystal Who let you know she cared.

A wonderful grandma to Becky, Shannon, Cliffie Adam, Alex, Andi, Vernon, Camrae, Gabby, Hunter and Alisha.

Who...

Patricia Alice D'Aoust

Patricia Alice D'Aoust

May 6, 2021

Patricia Alice D'Aoust, of Taylor, MI, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Leonard W. D'Aoust for 54 years.

Dearest Mother of Arthur D'Aoust, David (Robin) D'Aoust, Steven D'Aoust, Renee Ginell, Jean (Dennis) Kirk and Daniel (Susan) D'Aoust.

Visitation will be Friday, May 14th, from 2:00 pm until...

Harold Brydon Carlisle

Harold Brydon Carlisle

May 4, 2021

Entered into rest on May 4, 2021.  Age 97. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve for 66 years. Loving father of Candace (David) Docken, Nancy Thomas (Berris), and Michael (Mark) Carlisle. Proud grandfather of Dana and the late Adam Docken; Brian (Sarah) and the late Kevin Berris. Adoring great grandfather of Ava and Emma Berris. Survived by sister-in-law Gloria,...

Margaret Bonnie Lamberger

Margaret Bonnie Lamberger

May 4, 2021

Margaret Bonnie Lamberger

02/09/1948 - 05/04/2021

Margaret "Bonnie" Lamberger passed away on May 4th, 2021 at the age of 73. She is survived by her husband and best friend Jerry. She was a loving momma to her five kids Lenny, Brian, Toni, Diana, Kristy and her granddaughter Arrchantee. She was a beloved granny to all...

Lonna Sue Thomas

Lonna Sue Thomas

May 4, 2021

Private Cremation Services entrusted to the Taylor Chapel of Howe Peterson Funeral Home

Robert Carter

Robert Carter

May 4, 2021

Robert Carter, born in Detroit Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021 at the age of 84. Loving husband of Jean for 63 years. Beloved father to Sue Ann Krammer (David), Dr. Robert Carter (Catherine) and Sandra Neis (Richard). Adoring grandfather to Amy Matusicky (Jeff), Casey Krammer – Westray  (Matt), Brian Carter (Jamie Lynn), Katherine Devlin (Nick), Michelle...

Donald Murphy

Donald Murphy

May 4, 2021

Donald Murphy of Dearborn passed away on May 4, 2021 at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of Winifred for 66 years.

Loving father of Kristine (Brian) Gnagey and Lance (Joanne) Murphy.

Dear papa of Steven (Cristin), Julianne, Madison and Zachary.

Proud great grandpa of Veronica.

Don was born...

Virginia Elizabeth Balaka

Virginia Elizabeth Balaka

May 3, 2021

Virginia E. Balaka (Kot) passed peacefully on May 3  rd  , 2021 in Dearborn, Michigan after a relatively short battle with late onset Alzheimer's at the age of 96.  Although she displayed subtle signs of this awful disease several years ago, she was able to live on her own in her Dearborn home until the beginning of the COVID-19 lockdown...

Vera Mae Mcgregor

Vera Mae Mcgregor

May 2, 2021

Vera Mae McGregor, age 88 went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021. Vera was a native of Detroit, MI. She loved God, her children (Lynette, Darlene and Darrell), grandchildren, extended family and friends. Vera was a talented pianist and faithful employee who retired from the State of Michigan in 2009. In 2011,...

Bonnie Belle Lidster

Bonnie Belle Lidster

May 1, 2021

Bonnie Lidster of Dearborn, passed away on May 1st, 2021 at the age of 73.

Beloved wife of 51 years to John Lidster.

Bonnie Belle Lidster was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 2, 1947 to her parents, Harry and Bella.

Being an only child, Bonnie grew up to be a very strong...

Elena Garcia

Elena Garcia

Apr 30, 2021

Elena Garcia, of Dearborn, passed away on April 30, 2021 at the age of 61.

Beloved daughter of the late Martin Sr. and Ofelia.

Loving sister of Rosemary (Danny) Juarez and the late Martin Jr.

She also leaves behind her dear friends and precious kitties, Whiskers and Morticia.

Donations in Elena's...

Irene Cookinham

Irene Cookinham

Apr 29, 2021

Irene Cookinham, of Dearborn, Michigan and Sarasota, Florida passed away in Sarasota on April 29, 2021 at the age of 94. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Franklin Cookinham of Dearborn and dear sister of the late Vincent Drobnak of Allen Park.

Irene graduated from Michigan State University. She retired from Ford Motor Company's...

Betty E. Shollenberger

Betty E. Shollenberger

Apr 29, 2021

Betty E. Shollenberger passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 86.

Loving wife of Charles for 66 wonderful years.

Also survived by her sons, Mark (Kim) and Scott (Holly), her daughters Julie and Nancy (Mike), and her

granddaughters Rachael and Jamie.

Private family services entrusted to Howe-Peterson...

Betty Jane Hodder

Betty Jane Hodder

Apr 29, 2021

Betty Jane Hodder passed away April 29, 2021 at the age of 94.

Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Edward (Laura), Henry (Lois), Cheryl (Daniel) Ballnik, and Jeffrey (Pam). Proud grandmother of Julie, James, Henry, Jr., Evan, Kristianna, Kristy, and Joshua. Great-grandmother of Trevor, Nicole, Alexander, Raeann, Matthew, Grace, Dean, and Levi. Great-great-grandmother of...

Rosetta Delores Woolfork

Rosetta Delores Woolfork

Apr 29, 2021

Celebrating the Life of Rosetta Delores Woolfork

Sunrise: March 2, 1942

Sunset: April 29, 2021

Memorial Services                                                                                                                                                                                  Saturday, May 15, 2021                                                                                                                                                                        1:00PM - 8:00PM

"I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in...

Gene Turner

Gene Turner

Apr 29, 2021

Gene Turner passed away on April 29, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Joann.

Gene is survived by son, Greg, and his wife, Greg's two sons and daughters-in-law, and 2 granddaughters. Also survived by daughter, Kimberly, her husband, and two daughters.

Gene was a proud Army veteran, having served in...

Louis Tsitsos

Louis Tsitsos

Apr 28, 2021

Tsitsos, Louis.  Entered into rest on April 28, 2021. Age 83.  Beloved brother of Connie and the late Billy.  Loving son of the late Evangelos and Evrithiki. Louis will be missed by many loving friends.  Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m.  Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 707 E. Lafayette, Detroit, 48226. Gathering at church Saturday...

David Eveslage

David Eveslage

Apr 27, 2021

April 27, 2021 our family lost an incredible father, papa, brother, father-in-law, uncle, neighbor, and uniquely - an expert baker.

David Eveslage was a New Year's Day baby born on January 1, 1943. David primarily grew up in Dearborn, attending Edsel Ford HS. He was drafted into the Army in 1964 and served a tour in Korea....

Richard "Dick" B. Simpson

Richard "Dick" B. Simpson

Apr 27, 2021

Dick Simpson passed away on Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 at the age of 73 after a long battle with spastic paraparesis. Dear brother of John (Linda), David (Jeanine), and Thomas. Proud uncle of Daniel (Lisa), Liz (Craig), Natalie, Luke (Lindsey), Patrick, Laura (Andy), and Michael. Predeceased by parents, Bruce and Alice Simpson.

Dick retired from Ford Motor...

Alan D. Brailsford

Alan D. Brailsford

Apr 26, 2021

Brailsford, Alan of Dearborn, passed away April 26, age 91. Loving husband of the late Yvonne "Josephine" for 68 years. Beloved father of Amanda (Gerardo Urbina) Brailsford-Urbina, Melanie (David) Bonello, and Gavin (Candace). Proud grandfather of Bethany Joy, Melissa Hope and Grace Elizabeth. Proud great-grandfather of Ava Nicole, Hazel Josephine and Orlando David. Spending time with his family was...

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