Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Richard Francis Tabaczynski
Feb 15, 2026
Richard "Rick" F. Tabaczynski, 80, of Dearborn passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Rick was born March 2, 1945, the son of Frank and Helen (Kalinowski) Tabaczynski. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Jeanette, two children, Elizabeth Duperron and James (Kelly) Tabaczynski, and five grandchildren, Claire, Jack, Grace, Lincoln, and Mila.
Rick served...
Aurora Barretto
Feb 14, 2026
Aurora D. Barretto
June 22, 1949 – February 14, 2026. Aurora Barretto was called to heaven to be with the Lord and her dear late husband on February 14th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Jose Barretto and devoted mother to their three children; Catherine (David) Sanchez, Carl...
Lena Castelvetere
Feb 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lena Castelvetere
Dearborn, MI – Michelina (Lena) Castelvetere, 97, joined her husband Giuseppe (Joseph) Castelvetere in eternal rest on February 13, 2026. Lena was born in Ardore, Italy on May 9,1928, to Vincenzo and Mariantonia "Antonetta" (Frasca) Sainato. She immigrated to the United States where she became a citizen on August 4th, 1952....
Patricia Anne Golem
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia Anne Golem, 75, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2026 with her family by her side. Patricia, forever known as Patty, leaves behind three children, Ryan (Rebecca) Golem, Scott (Rachel) Golem, and Amy (Zack) Roskop; Four grandchildren: Griffin, Beckett, Isley, and June; Loving sister to Barbara (Lauri) Fischley, Donna (Robert) Comerer, Grace (Lee) Ford, Robert (Sheryn) Fischley and...
James Hill
Feb 10, 2026
James Hill passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 73, just days before his 74th birthday. Born on February 25, 1952, James spent his life rooted in Taylor, Michigan, where he built a quiet but meaningful legacy through his work, his family, and his generous spirit.
James was married to the love of...
Louise Lawrey
Feb 10, 2026
Louise Geraldine Lawrey of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90 on February 10th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by husband, James G Lawrey, and siblings, Audrey, Gerald, Louis and Daniel.
She is survived by her loving children, Laura (Johnny) Spry, Donna (Amalio) Salinas,...
Jennifer Kathleen Kibby
Feb 10, 2026
Loving sister of Andrea Burnham. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (Carol) and the late Mary Jane. Dearest aunt of Owen. Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jennifer spent her entire career in the Non-Profit sector. She was very passionate about improving her community. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and was very artistic. She will be missed by...
Rosemary Broses
Feb 6, 2026
Rosemary Broses Age 86, of Wilber Township, MI and formerly of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
She was born on April 13, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late Andrew and Julia Konkoly (Fazekas). Rosemary was raised in the Hungarian Delray neighborhood and graduated from Dearborn Fordson High School. She then worked for...
Patsy M. Knoop
Feb 4, 2026
Patsy M. Knoop, 89, of Dearborn passed away on February 4th, 2026. She is survived by her sons, Peter and Kenneth Knoop. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Knoop and her sister, Eleanor A. Swidan.
Private cremation arrangements have been made.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
Loretta McElhone
Feb 3, 2026
Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Sandra, Thomas (Teresa), Pamela and Lori (Dolores). Dearest grandmother and great-grandmother. Sister of Marlene Willemse. Loretta was an avid gardener. She worked as a librarian for many years, loved embroidering and enjoyed shopping. Loretta's Memorial Gathering will be Friday, February 6th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Dearborn...
Mary Groves
Feb 1, 2026
Mary Groves, a lifelong resident of Dearborn, lived a long, full, productive life. She is survived by her daughter Ann Groves Goldfeder, her son John Groves, Allan Goldfeder (son in law), Grandchildren Joshua and Brooke Goldfeder, Daniel Goldfeder, Mary Robertson, Great-granddaughters Ezra Rose & Olivia James Goldfeder. Many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband John Groves, her son...
Margaret Logan Tottis
Jan 31, 2026
Margaret Logan Tottis of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on January 31st, 2026. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, James (Jim) Tottis and her son-in-law, William Allen Rogers Jr. She is survived by her two children: Karen Ann Rogers and George James Tottis. She is survived also by her six granddaughters: Virginia Rogers Floyd, Mary Caroline Rogers,...
John Lawrence VanLandingham
Jan 29, 2026
John Lawrence VanLandingham, 86, of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on January 29th, 2026. John leaves behind three loving children, Janelle (Brian) Batkins, John (Angie) VanLandingham and Shane VanLandingham. He had four grandchildren, Michael and Josh Batkins, Austin and Ethan VanLandingham as well as four great-grandchildren, Mila, Beau, Mikayla and Brady. John was predeced in death by his wife,...
Anna Rhea Jones
Jan 29, 2026
Anna Jones passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on July 21, 1933, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and spent her childhood in Gastonia, North Carolina. As a teenager, Anna moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where she met the love of her life, Donald Richard Jones. They shared 68 years of marriage until Richard's passing in...
Harold Thomas Kelley
Jan 29, 2026
Harold T. Kelley passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 62.
In Our Hearts, we thought of you today. But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories. And your picture...
Julia Scheuch
Jan 29, 2026
Beloved mother of Ricki (Jeff) and Laura (Brandon). Loving grandmother of Alex, Joshua, Jakob, Lacey and Kiyarra. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Janice Charmaine Teglash
Jan 28, 2026
Janice Charmaine Teglash was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and faithful servant of Jesus Christ. She was a long-time member of St. Constance Catholic Church for over 60 years. Her faith was the foundation of her life and her unwavering devotion to God was evident in the way she lived – with compassion, humility and grace....
Christine Cooper Temple
Jan 27, 2026
Christine Cooper Temple, age 74, of Dearborn, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Christine was the beloved wife of Richard Temple and mother to three adoring children: Lisa Frank Kosmalski (married to Michael Kosmalski), Lauren Temple Fisher (married to Paul Fisher), and Bradley Temple (married to Lana Pham Temple). Christine was the proud grandmother of 7...
Rita Jane Botz
Jan 25, 2026
Rita Botz, age 87, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on January 25th, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Martin and Rose Graczyk and was raised in a proud Polish and Catholic household that shaped her values, faith, and deep devotion to family.
In 1956, Rita married the love of her life,...
Sheila Anne Baker
Jan 23, 2026
Sheila Anne Baker passed away on January 23, 2026 at the age of 84. Private cremation services have been entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Taylor Michigan.
Loving mother of Dan, Becca and Rick. Dear Grandmother of Amanda Baker, Benjamin (Ashley) Baker, Joanna (Nick) Baker, Jacob (Victoria) Trimble, Joseph (Maiah) Trimble, Justin Trimble and Rachel (Nick) Curry. Great...
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