Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Grace Burke
Apr 3, 2020
Grace Burke of Dearborn, Michigan, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving children.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Stephen.
Loving mother of Judy (Brian) Kirby, Cynthia (Ronald) Jaroh, Carol (Mark), William (Kelly), Kathleen (David) Richeson and Stephen (Cindi).
Grandmother of Grace, Jessica, Michael, Patrick,...
Diane A. Schmidt
Apr 3, 2020
Diane Audrey Schmidt (Brennan, née Van Der Voort), 78 of Dearborn, died April 3, 2020, at home with family.
She was born in March 1942 to Thorton O. Van Der Voort and Anna A. Killingbeck, of Wayne.
She married her first husband, Michael J. Brennan, in 1960. She was a devoted mother to their three...
Sheila Hartley Kenbeek
Apr 3, 2020
KENBEEK, Sheila 57years of Dearborn Heights, MI
Beloved wife of James Kenbeek
Theodora M. Kochan
Apr 2, 2020
THEODORA MARY KOCHAN
Theodora "Teddy" Kochan.
April 20, 1932 – April 2, 2020.
Age 87
Beloved wife of the late Casimir "Cass" Kochan.
Dear mother of Joan (Paul) Moses, Carol Kochan, Joseph (Sherry) Kochan, and Andrew (Anita) Kochan.
Loving daughter of the late Francis and Frances Guzinski....
Theresa "Tess" L. Buda
Apr 2, 2020
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Michele Stancato (Aldo), Kathleen Buda and the late Paul. Dearest grandmother of Tracey Boudreau (Christopher) and great-grandmother of Lucas (Erin) and Molly. Sister in law of Genie O'Shesky (the late Timothy). Beloved aunt of Julie, Jessica, Jennifer, Rebecca and Daniel. Dear cousin of Camille (Bo) and Geraldine. Also survived by...
Pietronilla Manno
Apr 1, 2020
Pietronilla entered into rest on April 1, 2020. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Leonardo. Loving mother of Pat and Jo Collins (John). Dearest grandmother of Christopher, Michelle, Anthony, Haley, Doug and Rachel. Pietronilla and her late husband, Leonardo are the co-founders of Manno Clothing and Tailoring in Dearborn, established 1971. A private family farewell with a private...
Lynn Vanhooser
Apr 1, 2020
VAN HOOSER, Lynn   Age 66 of Livonia
Lynn Marie VanHooser (Cathey) was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 1 st , 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Kenneth, son Kevin (Nina), daughter Amanda, Grandchildren Samuel, Kenneth, Sarah, William and brother Michael (Suzanne).
To all who knew her, Lynn...
Gwendolyn S. Knox
Mar 31, 2020
Loving mother of Vicki Schultz (Jeff). Grandmother of Nikolas Ochoa, Randall Schultz, Andrew Schultz, and great-grandmother of Grayson Schultz. Sister of Sharon Meyers (the late William), and Janice Diehl (William). Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Donald, her daughter Lisa Knox, her parents Thomas and Lillian O'Connor and sister Patricia Grammatico. She leaves behind her lifelong best...
Fred Thomas Will
Mar 31, 2020
Fred passed away on March 31, 2020. Age 85. Beloved husband of Mary Ann for 46 years. Dearest brother of Paul John Will, and brother in law to Roberta Lack. Dearest uncle of Bruce Lack and Colleen Lack. Fred was a highly competitive bridge player. He loved golfing and enjoyed being part of fantasy sport leagues. Fred was a ...
Roy Bryans
Mar 30, 2020
Roy William Bryans
Started his life in Taylor until his parents moved to their forever home in Allen Park. He graduated from Allen park High School. He worked at his father, Don Bryans Shell Gas Station thru his childhood and partially in his adulthood. Bryans wrecker service specialized in towing corvettes so as not to damage them. ...
Frank Arrigone
Mar 30, 2020
Frank Arrigone passed away on March 30, 2020 at the age of 84.
Beloved husband of the late Mary.
Loving father of Debra (Antonio) Mastroianni.
Proud grandfather of Jaclyn and Antonio.
Frank was a fun loving, sharp dressed man that could liven up the party. His sense of humor was second...
Marian L. Winfield
Mar 30, 2020
Marion Winfield passed away on March 30, 2020, comfortably in her home at Henry Ford Village just six months shy of her 100th birthday.
She leaves behind her 3 children, Ray, Regina and Rosemary.
The family will celebrate her life privately.
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free, I'm following...
Isaac Robinson
Mar 29, 2020
State Representative and attorney William "Isaac" Robinson passed away before his time on March 29, 2020 at the age of 44.
He has most recently been noted as working early and tirelessly at the start of the pandemic to draft and propose bills to help ease the hardship of citizens of the community. He has also fought...
Valerie Rhodes
Mar 29, 2020
Valerie Rhodes passed away on March 29, 2020 at the age of 52. Loving mother of Kendrell, Martell, and Ciara.
A private ceremony will be held.
Donald J. Vlcek, Sr.
Mar 28, 2020
Donald J. Vlcek, 94, of Dearborn, MI, passed away on Saturday March 28, 2020 from complications due to the Corona Virus.
Born November 20, 1925 in Cicero, IL, he was a very avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer late into his 80s, and bowled in tournaments and in at least two bowling leagues a week in his earlier...
Jack W. Mactavish
Mar 27, 2020
Jack W. MacTavish passed away on March 27, 2020. He was a proud World War II veteran, having served in multiple theaters in Europe with the Army's 3rd Division. Beloved husband of Marilyn for 75 years. Loving father of Gayle (Dale), Janice (James), Gwen, and Joyce (Gary). Dear grandfather to Robby, Shelli (John), Ryan (Carolyn), Randy, Danielle, Jillian (Dave),...
Jerry O'Meara Sr.
Mar 25, 2020
Jerry O'Meara Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2020.
Ervin Schwartz
Mar 25, 2020
Schwartz, Ervin
Entered into rest on March 25, 2020. Age 94. Beloved husband of Patricia for 67 years. Loving father of Darrell (Kathy), David (Donna), Dana Mills and Dean (Carol). Also survived by many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be scheduled for a later date.
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