Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Michael Simms

Michael Simms

Jul 4, 2020

Michael Lee Simms of Taylor, Michigan passed away on July 4, 2020 at the age of 49.

Beloved father of Michael Simms II and Rachael Simms.

Loving son of Tonna Anderson.

Dear brother of Jimmy, Terry and Cathy.

Cherished uncle of Zachary Simms.

Long time friend of Leon.

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Mike S. Yuskowatz

Mike S. Yuskowatz

Jul 3, 2020

Mike S. Yuskowatz.  2-12-1927 to 7-3-2020. Loving husband of Elizabeth (Hall) for 70 years. Father of Michael (Norene Bartos), Richard (Lorraine Zajac), and the late Joann Campbell. Grandfather of Deidre Alpaugh, Nicole (Jon) Campbell, Michele (John) Lurz, Michael (Rae Anne Cinder), Beth (the late Derek) Zorn, and Katie (Ben) Wojcik. Great grandfather of Emily, Jonathon, Megan, Charlotte, Ryan, Patrick,...

Clifford Fonseca

Clifford Fonseca

Jul 3, 2020

Clifford D. Fonseca was born on January 18th, 1953 to Jeanette Holmes and Frank Fonseca in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away at his home on July 3rd, 2020 at the age of 67. He was a proud veteran of the Marine Corp and a Ford Motor Company retiree. Cliff enjoyed working in the garage, gardening, spending time up north...

Ralph Eugene Platfoot

Ralph Eugene Platfoot

Jul 1, 2020

PLATFOOT, Ralph    Age 75 of Dearborn

Beloved Husband of Barbara Platfoot.

Alberta Jeanette Kilbourne

Alberta Jeanette Kilbourne

Jul 1, 2020

Alberta Jeanette Kilbourne, age 82, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

Beloved Mother of Manuel (Connie) and Brian.

Dearest Grand Mother of Chanse and Dakotah.

Loving Sister of Frances Baranowski and Yvonne Clark,

Visitation will take place on Sunday, July 5th, from 12:00 pm util 8:00...

Aron Fredric Buko

Aron Fredric Buko

Jul 1, 2020

Dearborn, MI - Aron Fredric (Fred) Buko, 84, passed away July 1, 2020.

First Born Son of the late Aron Gabor Buko and Mary Rose (Horvath) Buko.  Freddy, born in Detroit, was the couples Christmas present on December 25, 1935.  A 1953 graduate of Lincoln Park High School Fred ran track and participated in baseball and Boy...

Karen M. Olmstead

Karen M. Olmstead

Jul 1, 2020

Karen Olmstead passed away on July 1, 2020. She leaves behind her father, three sisters and one brother and friends. She was predeceased by her husband.

Avis M. Lau

Avis M. Lau

Jun 28, 2020

Avis Lau passed away on June 28, 2020 at the age of 87.

Avis was an avid gardener and would wake up early nearly every day to go work in her garden before it got too hot in the day. Painting was another one of her passions. The beauty and serenity in her pieces were...

Ted E. Schave

Ted E. Schave

Jun 28, 2020

Ted Schave passed away on June 28th at the age of 89. He was born in Detroit, Michigan May 3rd, 1931 to Ted and Norma Schave. Following in his father's foot steps, he became a truck driver and later took up a love for magic. In October of 1973, he married his beloved wife Mary Jo where they have...

Jerry Eugene Malone

Jerry Eugene Malone

Jun 28, 2020

Jerry Malone of Taylor Michigan passed away on June 28th, 2020 at the age of 84.

Beloved husband of Barbara.

Loving father of Cathy, Michael (Lynne) and Matthew.

Dear grandfather of Leigh, Jonathan, Mike Jr., and Daniel.

Proud great grandfather of Maya, Lila, Luca, Isannah, and Evelyn.

Family only...

Sister Mary Danatha

Sister Mary Danatha

Jun 27, 2020

A celebration of Sister Danatha's life will be held at a future date at the Felician Sisters Convent at 36800 Schoolcraft Road in Livonia, Michigan. There will be a private burial on Tuesday June 30th, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. Memorials can be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund.

Barbara June

Barbara June

Jun 27, 2020

"Bonnie" Barbara June, age 62, of Westland Michigan, passed away on June 27, 2020.  She was born in the City of Detroit to James and Edith (Long) Bennett on July 23, 1957.

Beloved wife of Bradley.

Dearest mother of Bradley (Katrina), Kellie (Michael), and Krystle (Scott).

Loving grandmother of Kailey, Alyssa, Adrianna, Lucas,...

Sister Patricia Ann Trzcienski

Sister Patricia Ann Trzcienski

Jun 27, 2020

Sister Patricia Ann Trzcienski sadly passed away on Saturday June 27th, in Dimondale, MI. Sister Patricia was 79 years old.

Jacqueline E. O'Brien

Jacqueline E. O'Brien

Jun 26, 2020

O'Brien, Jacqueline Eleanor passed away on June 26, 2020 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear sister of Robert (Kay) Cullen and the late Louise Stinnett. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Family will have a private committal service on July 22, 2020 at Holy Sepulchre in Southfield, Michigan.

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Gretelle Josephine Kopp

Gretelle Josephine Kopp

Jun 25, 2020

Gretelle Josephine Kopp of Dearborn passed away on June 25, 2020. Loving wife of the late Samuel Kopp and the late James G.W. Braddom Jr. Dearest mother of Eula Jean Braddom. Proud grandmother of Karen (John) Nadeau and Patrice (Clay) Briegel. Great grandmother of J.T., Jacob, and Nicole Nadeau.

Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral...

Kenneth Boike

Kenneth Boike

Jun 25, 2020

Boike, Kenneth age 65 passed away on June 25, 2020. Beloved Brother of Lenore(the late George) Branham, And Allan(Lorraine) Boike. Loving Son of the Late Clarence Boike and Dorothy Boike. Also, survived by 7 Nieces and Nephews. Kenneth had a zest for life. He was very social and was loved by many family and friends.He loved sports. Kenneth enjoyed...

Janice Ann Gorrell

Janice Ann Gorrell

Jun 24, 2020

Janice Ann (Coulston) Gorrell

Dearborn, MI – Janice Gorrell, 82, passed away June 24, 2020.

Janice was born in Harbor Beach, MI on May 27, 1938 to the late Melvin and Lucy (Hubbard) Coulston. She spent most of her childhood in Port Huron and her family later moved to Dearborn, MI during her high school...

Helen Elizabeth Wexel

Helen Elizabeth Wexel

Jun 23, 2020

Helen Elizabeth Wexel Passed away on June 23, 2020 at the age of 94. She was the loving wife of the late Carl J. Wexel II for 45 years until his passing in 1993. Loving mother of Cindy Wexel (Sam Pernicano) and Carl J. Wexel III. Proudest grandma of Joseph (Olivia), Gregory, Lauren, Christian, Cathy, and Bobby.

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Gerald "Jerry" Markel

Gerald "Jerry" Markel

Jun 23, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" E. Markel passed away on June 23, 2020 at the age of 78. Loving husband of Claudia. Dear father of Paul, Heather Strickland and James. Jerry loved sports. The Red Wings and the Tigers being at the top of his list. He has many fond memories going to Tiger's Stadium with his brother in his younger years....

Patricia Ann Begley

Patricia Ann Begley

Jun 23, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Ann Begley was born July 9, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the loving wife of the late Lonnie Begley for 48 years. Pat passed away June 23, 2020 at the age of 67, surrounded by her family. Pat was predeceased by her husband, Lonnie Begley and her father, Oscar Ray Flanary. She leaves surviving her mother,...

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