Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Douglas G Balaka
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...
Rose Mary Lloyd
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...
Helen W Hosker
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...
Jeffrey Crawford
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...
Jeffrey Warren Smith
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...
Anna Louise Jakubus
May 22, 2020
Anna Louise Jakubus passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 22 after a long battle with dementia.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and son, William Preston Jr. Loving mother to Rachel, Carol (Harry), and Valerie (Joe). Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A private family service was...
William "Bill" Hackett
May 22, 2020
William Hackett: husband, father, grandfather, teacher, inspiration
William H. Hackett, resident of Henry Ford Village, and husband of Patricia Hackett, died on May 22, 2020, from complications with COVID-19, at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan. Born in Monroe, Michigan, in 1932, he was the only child of Pearl (Gollinger) Hackett of Munising, and...
Irene V. Miller
May 21, 2020
Irene V. Miller (Czarnik) age 88, was born in Carleton Michigan in 1931 and moved to Detroit as a child where she lived on Waldo near Our Lady Queen of Angels (OLQA) for 38 years. She attended OLQA elementary school and graduated from Chadsey High School. For a brief time, Irene worked at Sanders in downtown Detroit making...
William Robert Cannon
May 21, 2020
William (Bill) Cannon, of Taylor, passed away at his home on May 21st, 2020 at the age of 76.
Bill was born in Detroit, MI to Bob and Joyce Cannon. He worked as a brick layer for over 20 years and Safety inspector for MI OSHA for 10 years before retiring. He was also a...
Donald Lee Fleming
May 20, 2020
FLEMING, Donald Lee Age 85 of Taylor
Beloved Husband of the late Carol.
Loving Father of Bill, Cindy, Kathy, Kevin and Donald Jr.
Proud Grandfather of 6 and Great-grandfather of 9.
Rosemary Miller
May 20, 2020
Rosemary Miller Age 92, Passed Peacefully on May 20, 2020.
Rosemary was the Beloved Wife of the Late Ted Miller.
Dearest Mother of Anthony Miller, Deborah(Dave)Archer, Mark(Kathy)Miller and Gregory(Joan)Miller.
Loving Grandmother of Kristyna Archer, Kelly(Daniel)Kaminski, Steven(Mary)Archer, Heather(Nathaniel)Das, Alex(Leala)Miller, Zachary Miller, Ashley(Josh)Meinel, Tara Miller(Cody Lifford) and Nicholas Miller.
Great Grandmother of Logan...
Robert Robertson
May 19, 2020
Robert Robertson, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on May 19, 2020 at the age of 58.
Dear brother of Jan M. Kidd and Pat (John) Shepard.
Loving uncle of Christine, Michael, and Stephanie.
Cherished great uncle of Ashton, Owen, Ella, Paul, and Payton.
The family will have a private committal service...
John William Hovey
May 18, 2020
John William Hovey, age 66, of Lincoln Park, MI, passed away on May 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents John Warren and June Marie Hovey, also his nephew/godson Aeron Mills. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Diane (Oleszkowicz) Hovey, his son Kevin (Ashley) Hovey, his daughter Rebecca Hovey, and his grandchildren Ethan...
Agnes Therese Zwarka
May 16, 2020
Agnes Zwarka passed away on May 16, 2020 at the age of 87.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas for 63 years.
Loving mother of Janice Zwarka, Thomas Jr. (Nancy), Terrence (Cindy), June, Jill (Bill) Wisniewski, Jacqueline (Ron) Willim, and Jerilyn Lemberg (Pete).
Proud grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 8 and great-great...
Giulio Paniccia
May 16, 2020
Giulio Paniccia was born on 12-14-1926 in Frosinone, Italy. He passed away 5-16-2020. Age 93.
Beloved husband of Maria Paniccia. Loving father of Margherita (Giovanni) Pino and the late Luigi Paniccia. Dear grandfather of Giulio (Donya) Paniccia and Lauren Paniccia. Proud great grandfather of Sofia, Isabella, Jordan, Jae'Lynn, Juliet and Anthony.
Visitation will be Tuesday,...
Michael Stetler
May 14, 2020
On Thursday, May 14 th , 2020, Michael Joseph Stetler of Southgate, Michigan passed away at the age of 54.
Michael (Mike) was born on October 3, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joe and Mary Stetler (Wojda). Following graduation from John F. Kennedy High School, Mike joined the United States Navy where he served his country on...
Louise Stephanie Carr
May 14, 2020
Louise Stephanie Carr - Resident of Dearborn and Plymouth. Most recently enjoyed her time at Beaumont (Oakwood) Commons. Registered Nurse in metro Detroit for over 30 years. Survived by 2 sisters: Sandra Intorre (98) of Washington D.C. and Jennie Jones (93) of New Jersey. Married 51 years to John R. Carr, Jr. teacher in Lincoln Park (deceased January 23,...
Donald Raymond Bovitz
May 12, 2020
Donald Raymond Bovitz
Age 56 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Donald is survived by his daughter Elayna LaBenne, brothers Richard and Michael Bovitz, Mother Patricia Bovitz, and beloved dog Lil Bit.
Don was an Auto mechanic most of his life and loved working on small machines as he go older. He was a motorized bike...Norma Jean Wolford
May 12, 2020
Norma Jean Wolford of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on May 12, 2020 at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Wolford, Sr.
Loving mother of David Wolford, Herbert (Debbie) Wolford, Jr., Deborrah (James) Kaminski, and Patricia Addair. Dear mother-in-law of the late Samuel Addair.
Devoted grandmother of David...
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