Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

Where ever a beautiful soul has been...

There is a trail of beautiful Memories!

( Una) Marie Hicks     Age 77  of Gladwin, MI

Passed away on Monday June 8, 2020.  She will be immensely missed by her devoted, loving husband, Kenneth Gene Hicks, of 63...

Jun 8, 2020

Beloved husband of Paula.  Loving father of Karen Coffey.  Dearest brother of Kenneth Sperka (Lisa). Uncle of Steven and Jon.  Robert retired from General Motors. Please leave an online condolence to comfort the family.

Jun 7, 2020

Jean W. Hintz (Gady) passed away on June 7, 2020 at the age of 88 after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Walter H. Hintz for 42 years until his passing in 1993. Loving mother of Walter P. (Kathleen) Hintz, Beverly (the late Robert) Teklinski, Kenneth N. (Ann) Hintz, and Robert H. (Leah) Hintz. Proud grandmother...

Jun 6, 2020

Lola Margaret Taylor, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on June 6, 2020 at the age of 84.

Beloved wife of the late Johnny Taylor.

Dearest mom of Edward (Sharon) Mullins and stepmom of Roger Taylor (deceased), Arthur Taylor (deceased), Jerry Taylor, and Randy Taylor.

Loving grandma to many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jun 6, 2020

Donald James Josaitis passed away on June 6, 2020 after a brief illness.

Born on October 18, 1929 to John and Edna (LaForest) Josaitis, Donald and his siblings, Jack, Richard, Bob and Delores, lived in a brown bungalow on Cheyenne Street in Detroit, and Donald went on to marry Eleanor Mary (Reed) Josaitis, who lived across the...

Jun 5, 2020

MILLER Ginger,      Age 86 of Dearborn

Beloved Wife of Lewis.

Loving Mother of William (Karen) Miller, Ronnie (Jamie) Miller & Sarah Marvel.

Dearest Grandmother of William (Nicole) Miller Jr., Donna Miller, Shanna (Brit) Pelham, Delilah (Akram) Toumi, Ginger (Roger) Righetti and predeceased by Robert Pugh.

Dear Great-grandmother of Katelyn Johnson, Jeffrey...

Jun 4, 2020

Passed away on June 4, 2020 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Harold, loving mother to Susan (Dennis) Lucas and Daniel (Ruth) Holka, also survived by her adoring grandchildren, Karen (Vic) Kazdoba, Michael (Kristine) Lucas, Daniel (Laura) Lucas, Michelle (Brenden) Thomas and Daniel (Carrie) Holka, a cherished great grandmother, aka Monga to 11 great grandchildren....

Jun 3, 2020

Dolores R. Passed away on June 3, 2020 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late John for 61 years. Mother of Mark (Mary Jo) Birka, Diane Birka, and Loraine (Keith) Campau. Grandmother of Michelle (Aaron) Carbaugh, Molly Birka (Peter Moran), Lauren and Brenna Campau.

Donations to the following can be made by clicking the...

Jun 2, 2020

Kenneth R. Stevens, Sr. went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born on February 20, 1931 in Detroit, MI to Reginald and Margaret Stevens. Loving husband of Florence (Santilli) for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Deborah (Michael) Remmel, Cheryl (the late Michael) Cook, and Ken Jr. (Dr. Rose)...

Jun 2, 2020

Patrick L. O'Donnell passed away June 2, 2020 age 70.  Loving husband of Patricia. Loving father of Maureen O'Brien (Kevin) and Colin (Lyndsi) and Shaun. Proud grandfather of Shalynn, Cassie and Beau. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Dearborn, graduate of Fordson High School, and Ferris State College.  He worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for over...

Jun 2, 2020

Kenneth J. Pate passed away on June 2, 2020 at the age of 60. He was born and raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, where he resided at the time of his death.

Ken was a hard worker and worked harder than most. He was employed at the same manufacturing plant for almost 24 years. Ken had a...

Jun 1, 2020

Patrick Holmes passed away on June 1, 2020 at the age of 80.

Beloved husband of Vorrey.

Loving father of David, Kimberly (Ricardo) Juarez, and Douglas (Ann Marie).

Cherished grandfather of Gavin and Hayden.

Dear brother of Jim (Suzann) Holmes.

Loved nephew of Martha Traylor.

A memorial gathering will take place on Thursday, June 4, 2020 starting at 4:00PM until the service begins at 7:00PM at...

May 30, 2020

John Michael Knedgen, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on May 30, 2020 at the age of 50.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2020 from 1:00PM until 4:00PM at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Rd.

May 29, 2020

James M. Collada passed away May 29, 2020 age 61. Loving husband of Diana. Loving father of James Jr. (Sarah) and Francisco (Allison). Proud grandfather of James, Isaiah, Mateo and Rocco. Visitation will be Sunday May 31, from 1-6pm at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral home. Only 10 people will be allowed in the chapel at any given...

May 28, 2020

Eleene Rainey, age 66,  of Southgate, died unexpectedly May 28, 2020. Preceded in death by her son Darrell. Survived by her loving husband Giles Rainey, her son Phillip (Rose) Rainey and her very special granddaughter Mylee Rainey. Eleene also leaves behind her brother Thomas (Laura) Steinbach, as well as several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and nieces and nephews.  She will be...

May 28, 2020

Douglas Glenn "Teach" Balaka, age 68, passed away from a heart attack, May 28, 2020. He was born July 23  rd,  1951 in Dearborn, Michigan.  He was the oldest of four sons of Jerry (deceased) and Virginia Balaka.  He graduated from Haigh Elementary, Bryant Junior High, Dearborn High School (1969). He completed his Bachelor of Science at Western Michigan University in...

May 27, 2020

LLOYD, Rose Mary    Age 97 of Taylor

Beloved Wife of the Late Bill

Loving Mother of the Late Michael

Cherished Grandmother of Caroline(Patrick)

Dear Mother In Law of Sandra

Life Long Friend of Mike O'Malley

Visitation Sunday May 31 from 3-8 PM at the Taylor Chapel of...

May 27, 2020

Helen Hosker, 88, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2020, with her sons at her bedside. She passed nine years to the day after her husband Graham Hosker; her son William also preceded her in death. She is survived by her loving sons Geoffrey and Graham C. ("Chip"); grandchildren Vincent, Emily, Clinton, and Justin; great granddaughter Raina; her sister...

May 25, 2020

Born November 16, 1966.  Left us suddenly on May 25, 2020.  Jeff grew up in Dearborn, Michigan and was a graduate of Edsel Ford High School. He moved to Florida and finally South Carolina. He is survived by his son Michael, mother Kathy (Fernando) Panepucci, father Michael (Claudia) Crawford, sisters Julie Crawford (Matt Siler), and Jill (Joe) Grantham, and...

May 24, 2020

Jeffrey Warren Smith of Taylor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2020 at the age of 53.

Beloved son of Richard G. Smith and Cloeva Sue Porcelli.

Loving brother of Lawrence, Terry, Ricky, Nichole, and the late Craig.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on...