Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Linda Louise Robinson

Linda Louise Robinson

Aug 17, 2020

Linda L Robinson (nee Ives) was called to her heavenly home on Monday 8/17/2020.  Beloved wife of the late James W.  Loving mother of the late James H., Kathy (David) Warunkiewicz, Jeffrey, Kimberly (Clay) Kopeck.  Dearest Grandmother of James, Justin, Evan, Tyler, Aiden, Danica, MacKenzie.  Dearest sister of Raymond Ives, Jane Skrent, Ralph Ives, Jim Ives.  Linda was preceded...

Albert Vernon Smith

Albert Vernon Smith

Aug 17, 2020

Albert Vernon Smith, age 92, of Lincoln Park and formerly of Taylor, passed away on August 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Rosemary and the late Betty Smith. Loving father of Patricia Smith, Connie Waynick and the late Verna Fayne, Lloyd Smith and Anna Knight. Caring stepfather of Jeff Caldwell, Ed Caldwell, Mike Caldwell, Ginger Smith, and Tim Caldwell. Devoted...

Robert James Leshovisek

Robert James Leshovisek

Aug 17, 2020

Robert James Leshovisek, longtime resident of Lincoln Park passed away August 17, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents John & Pearl Leshovisek. Survived by his daughter Susan (James) Burkhart. Grandchildren Angela (Shaun) Kinney, Daniel (Ashley) Burkhart and one great grandchild Olivia Kinney.

As proud Navy Veteran, Bob enjoying collecting stamps & driving his 4 th generation...

Erna Ursula Weger

Erna Ursula Weger

Aug 16, 2020

Erna Ursula Weger passed away on August 16, 2020 at the age of 87. She was predeceased by husband Werner Weger. Survived by daughter Heidi (James) Dworman and son Charles (Shannon) Weger. Proud grandmother of Alex Dworman, Eric Dworman, Ryan Dworman, and Colin Weger.

Erna was a longtime executive secretary at the Thyssen Steel Company.

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Betty June Rougeau

Betty June Rougeau

Aug 15, 2020

Betty June Rougeau (nee LeFevere) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2020 at the age of 81. Loving wife of the late Earl Gerald "Jerry" Rougeau. Dear mother of Faith (David) Jasmund. Proud grandmother of Christin (Michael) Kelty and David Jasmund. Great grandmother of Mariah Jane Jasmund, Draven Alton Jasmund, and Silas Charles Kelty. Also survived...

John Wayne Cheek

John Wayne Cheek

Aug 15, 2020

John Wayne Cheek went to his heavenly home and into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother Ollie Belle Cheek. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Cheek (Ryan), his cherished "adopted" family Jeannie Caldwell, Lisa Lucas, and Shelley Woolsey, his "brothers from another...

Nancy Porter

Nancy Porter

Aug 15, 2020

Nancy Ruth Newcomb Porter died at home on August 15, 2020 at age 94.  She was the daughter of Cyrenius A. Newcomb III and Ruth M. Murphy.  She attended Brookside School, Doty Elementary School and Kingswood Academy before graduating from Ann Arbor High School in 1943.  She believed strongly in serving her country during war time and turned down...

Larry Cooper

Larry Cooper

Aug 14, 2020

Larry Cooper of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on August 14, 2020 at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Karen.

Dear brother of Anthony Geller.

Larry loved everything fire - especially fire trucks and photographing. Larry was an honorary photographer for the Taylor Fire Department and was inducted in Local 1252 as an...

Mary Frances Naji

Mary Frances Naji

Aug 14, 2020

Mary Frances Naji

January 11, 1954 - August 14, 2020

On August 14, 2020, Mary Frances Naji passed away after a 7 year battle of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66.

Mary was born on January 11, 1954 in Highland Park, Michigan to the...

Donald O. Hostetler

Donald O. Hostetler

Aug 13, 2020

Donald was born May 2nd, 1928 to Marjorie and Paul Hostetler in Somerset, Pennsylvania. When he was a young teen, he, his parents, and sister Wadena moved to 4953 Cecil Street in Detroit, Michigan. Don played basketball and football during high school and graduated from Chadsey in 1946.

Later, Don joined the Army and served in the...

Kenton F. Sicklesteel

Kenton F. Sicklesteel

Aug 13, 2020

Beloved husband of Sharon for 59 years. Proud and loving father of Susan Lang (John), and David (Debra). Dearest grandfather of Vincent, Alan (Breana), Kevin, Donald, Amanda and Destiny.  Funeral service will be Monday 10:00 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday 1-8 p.m.  Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Michigan. In respect...

Judith Ann Lewis

Judith Ann Lewis

Aug 11, 2020

LEWIS, Judith Ann,     Age 78  of New Port,

Our Mom, Judith Lewis (Bies), passed away on August 11, 2020 after a brief illness.

Mom is survived by her children, Jerry (Debbie), Jodie (John), Jinny, and Jinger (David) and granddaughter, Jennifer and pets, Bonnie, Clyde and Hoodster. Mom raised us by being both mother and father...

Robert George Crongeyer

Robert George Crongeyer

Aug 9, 2020

Robert George Crongeyer, 70 years young, quietly passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 of natural causes.

Bob was preceded in death by his loving parents Angie and Jerry Crongeyer.

Bob is survived by his beautiful daughters Casey Sloan, Colleen, and Robyn Crongeyer along with their dear mother Beatriz Hernandez.

Bob is also...

Lamar L. King Ii

Lamar L. King Ii

Aug 8, 2020

Age 74, of Dearborn, passed away Saturday August 8, 2020. Lamar (Les) worked for Ford Motor Company for 52 years and was a graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelors of Engineering Technology (Mechanical). Surviving is his wife Janet Ruth King; two sons Jason King of Leavenworth, KA; Wesley King of Bainbridge Island, WA; 4 grandchildren; two sisters...

Mildred L. Roberts

Mildred L. Roberts

Aug 8, 2020

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Vorrey Lynn Holmes

Vorrey Lynn Holmes

Aug 7, 2020

Holmes, Vorrey Lynn age 80, passed away on August 7, 2020. Beloved Wife of the late Patrick. Dearest Mother of David, Kimberly (Ricardo ) Juarez, and Douglas ( Ann Marie ). Loving Grandmother of Gavin and Hayden. Loving Sister of Audrey Witkowski. Mrs. Holmes was born in Fraserburgh Scotland and came to the United States on October 17, 1951....

Kathryn Wagner

Kathryn Wagner

Aug 7, 2020

Wagner, Kathryn "Kat"  Age 70. Entered into rest on August 7, 2020.  Loving wife of Dean for 35 years.  Beloved sister of Linda Wagner (Bill Gorsuch) and David Wagner (Pat).  Dearest aunt of Kate, Sara, Emily and great aunt of Andrew, Nicklos and Hayden. Memorial service will be Saturday August 22, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel...

Mel Overwater

Mel Overwater

Aug 6, 2020

Mel Overwater was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He passed on August 6, 2020, at work serving his community.  He is loved and already deeply missed by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen Overwater; his children, Ken Overwater, Theresa Ferrari, Lisa Overwater and Marie Overwater; his children-in-law, Sara Overwater and Michael Ferrari, his grandchildren, Owen Ferrari,...

Lillian Darbe

Lillian Darbe

Aug 4, 2020

Lillian Noutko Darbe, a life long resident of Dearborn, went to be with our Lord, August 4, 2020, at age 94. She was born in Detroit, October 21, 1925. The oldest child of the late Simon and Matilda (Sihle) Noutko.

Loving wife of 49 years to William C. Darbe Sr. who proceeded her in death April 4,...

Beverly Ann Nicolai

Beverly Ann Nicolai

Aug 2, 2020

Beverly A. Nicolai passed away on August 2, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born July 30, 1935.

Beloved wife of the late Russell Francis Nicolai. Loving mother of six: Sue (Allen) Lowery, Beverly (Matthew) Woldanski, Robert, Steven (Denise), the late Russell, and the late Thomas. Proud grandmother of 8. She also leaves behind many...

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