Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Anthony Joseph Murawski
Jun 10, 2020
Anthony J. Murawski passed away on June 10th, 2020 at the age of 82. Loving brother of James (Ann) Murawski. Proud uncle of Lisa Dehner and John (Nicole) Murawski. Great uncle to Chloe' and Julia Dehner and Gavin Murawski.
Tony will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and his many great stories. He was loved by all...
Edith Faye Thomas
Jun 10, 2020
Edith Faye Thomas, age 87, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on June 10, 2020.
Beloved wife of the late Bobby for 66 years.
Dearest mother of Shelby Sealy, Deborah (David) Sviontek and the late Rodney Thomas.
Precious grandmother of Kerri, Bobby, Brooke, Brandon, Jordan and Nicholas and grandson of the heart, JJ....
Margaret Ortega
Jun 9, 2020
Margaret Ortega passed away on June 8, 2020 at 11:25 PM at the age of 87. Margaret is predeceased by her sisters Rose Aguilar and Angela Aguilar and her brother Frank Aguilar. Margaret is also predeceased by her loving husband Jose Hernandez Ortega of 26 years. They were married at Most Holy Redeemer Parish on November 20, 1970. Margaret...
Leah Jean George
Jun 9, 2020
GEORGE, Leah Age 91 of Taylor
Beloved Wife of the late Angelo.
Loving Mother of Sharon Hughs, Karen (Michael) Burzynski and "Bo" Edward R. (Barbara) Pankowski.
Dearest Grandmother of Angela, Mokie "Mike Jr", Nicholas, Katie and Amy.
Dear Great-grandmother of Trevor, Jorden, Kyle and Levi.
And Great-great-grandmother of Destyni,...
William Guy McDonald
Jun 9, 2020
McDonald, William Age 91 of Taylor
Beloved Husband of Geraldine for 63 years.
Loving Father of Greg (Diana) and Jay (Cheryl).
Dearest Grandfather of Jason, Chris, Bill and Cody.
Dear Great-grandfather of Andrea, Isabella and Conner.
Una Marie Hicks
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...
Robert Sperka
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.
Jean W. Hintz
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...
Lola Margaret Taylor
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.
...Donald James Josaitis
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...
Ginger J. Miller
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...
Florence F. Yakey
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....
Dolores R Birka
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.
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Kenneth Ray Stevens Sr.
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)...
Patrick Lorne O'Donnell
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...
Kenneth James Pate
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...
Patrick E. Holmes
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...
John Michael Knedgen
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.
James M. Collada
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...
Eleene Vanessa Rainey
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...
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