Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Randell Adel
Dec 11, 2020
Randy Adel, of Carleton, passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 54.
Beloved son of Richard and the late Rosanna Adel.
Loving brother of Robert (the late Sharon) and the late Ricky.
Dear uncle of Robert.
Great uncle of Carly and Robert.
Cherished cousin of Barbara...
Thomas Grubbs
Dec 11, 2020
Thomas Grubbs of Taylor, MI passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 87.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Vickie (Michael) Zieminski. Dear grandfather of Angela (Andy) McNeilly and Phillip Toland. Also survived by many great grandchildren. Burial at Oakland Memorial Park in Terrell, TX.
David Wayne Sanders
Dec 9, 2020
SANDERS, David Wayne "Dave"Â Â Age 69
Beloved Husband of Linda.
Loving Father of Aleisha (Dan) Messer.
Dearest Grandfather of Holly Lynn.
Precious Brother of Ernie and Carl.
Also, survived by many Nieces, Nephews, dear Cousins, family and friends close to him.
Dave was an avid fisherman who...
Doris Louise Hilliker
Dec 9, 2020
Doris Louise Hilliker, of Taylor Michigan, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, December 9 th , 2020 at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of Oliver Hilliker.
Loving mother of Denise, Allen, Sandy, Robert, Oliver Jr., and Dori.
Cherished grandmother of Robyn, Renee, Ryan, Allen Jr.,...
Bertha R. Popkey
Dec 8, 2020
Bertha Popkey passed away peacefully with all of her family by her side on December 8 th , 2020 at the age of 83.
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Popkey.
Loving sister of Virginia (Thomas) Roulo and the late Grace Allene Rettig.
Devoted aunt of Cheryle Caldwell, M. Jay Bechtol II (Paula),...
Larry T. Sleep
Dec 8, 2020
SLEEP, Larry    Age 80
Beloved Husband of Judy.
Loving Father of Daniel (Kim), Thomas (Catherine) and Dale (Michelle).
Dearest Papa of 8 and Great-Papa of 8.
Born in Detroit, raised in Allen Park and Taylor. Larry graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1959. Married to Judy for 57 years. Retired...
Mike Kovalchick
Dec 7, 2020
Mike "Uncle Mikey" Kovalchick passed away on December 7, 2020 at the age of 93. Survived by his special niece, Carol Ann (Gross) Boratko and her husband Paul J. Boratko Jr., nephews Gary Gross and Robert Gross, great nephews Paul J Boratko III (Amanda), Joseph Michael Boratko (Lacy), and Michael Joseph Boratko, all of Johnstown, PA.
He...
Christina Marie Lopicola
Dec 3, 2020
LOPICOLA, Christina   Age 19 of Westland
Precious Daughter of Gail Lopicola.
Dearest Sister of Jonathan Fewtrell and Carl Thomas Jr.
George Pollack
Dec 1, 2020
Pollack, George. Entered into rest on December 1st, 2020. Age 78. Private services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Please leave an online condolence to comfort the family.
Phillip F. Merrow
Nov 30, 2020
Entered into rest on November 30, 2020. Born November 7, 1935. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Phillip (Sandra) and Sarah Merrow. Dear step-father of Scott Rakestraw. Please leave an online condolence to comfort the family. Private cremation services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.
Helen Marie Cox
Nov 30, 2020
Helen Marie Yonish Cox made her way to heaven on November 30, 2020. Helen is survived by her angel, caregiver and love of her life, Rossie Cox; her children; Jerry Wilson(Barb), Kathy Seale, Debbie Cox (Edward), Paula Cox, Gary Cox (Dena) and Mantha Wood (Doug). Sisters Lenora Sanchez, Yvette (Tony) Kotlarczyk and Yvonne (Jeff) Hoehner. She is also survived...
Victoria Fincher
Nov 29, 2020
FINCHER, Victoria  Age 61 of Lincoln Park
Loving Mother of Brandy (Jimmy) Overholt and Kyle (Tiffany) Fincher.
Dearest Grandmother of Cassidy, Haley and Jacob.
Precious Daughter of Nellie Vroman.
Dear Ex-wife of Gary Fincher.
Also, Survived by a Brother and Sister.
She loved her family, spending time...
Gary A. Olson
Nov 29, 2020
Gary A. Olson passed away on November 29, 2020 at the age of 57. Loving son of Einar "Ole" and Shirley Olson. He was a happy man who brought joy to those he touched. he left a smile on your face and in your heart. Memorial donations in Gary's name can be made to Cherry Hill...
Richard Paul Bachran
Nov 28, 2020
Richard Paul Bachran
On Saturday, November 28th, 2020, Richard Paul Bachran, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 74. Richard was born on March 13th, 1946 in Rochester, NY. Richard loved to golf, travel, spend time with his family and friends, and to be Weighmaster for the MOMC. He enjoyed...
Judy Szwajkowski
Nov 28, 2020
Judy Szwajkowski passed away November 28, 2020 with her husband Tom by her side. She also leaves behind her daughter Lois.
Joseph Jaskulski "Jj"
Nov 28, 2020
Joseph Jaskulski "JJ"
Joseph Jaskulski "JJ", of Taylor, passed away on November 28, 2020 at the age of 75.
Beloved husband of the late Debra.
Loving father of JoAnn Wachtel (Jason Molter), Patricia Bunch (Brian), Jason Jaskulski, and the late Stephanie Jaskulski.
Dear brother of Stanley Ratay (Jeanette).
Stepfather...
Kathleen Coleman
Nov 27, 2020
Coleman, Kathleen M. (Stecker) – Age 71 of Dearborn Heights passed away peacefully on Friday, November 27, 2020. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 3965 Merrick St., Dearborn Heights, MI. 48125 on January 9th, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.
Kathleen was born August 28, 1949, the daughter of the late...
Robert Lee Bayn
Nov 27, 2020
BAYN, Robert Lee, Age 40, of Newport passed away on November 27, 2020. Beloved Husband of Ian Ericson. Dearest son of the late Burt and Janice. Loving brother to Fred (Tisha), Bernie (Sheila), Bill, Burton, Donna, Lydia, and Gail.Dear nephew of Joyce, Jayne, Jackie, Gary and the late Robert, Joann and Judy. Best friend and cousin of Lisa, Brian,...
Velma B. Mcgee
Nov 27, 2020
McGEE, Velma  Age 91 of Taylor
Beloved Wife of the late Wallace.
Loving Mother of the late Terrence S. and the late Timothy N.
Dear Aunt of William Wilson, James Harrison, Eleanor Stephanson, Michael O'Hern, Wendy Coulson, Nancy Carrigan, June Coolen, Susan Hadley, Elizabeth Gallant, and Bonnie Dunbar.
Velma was predeceased...
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