Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Grace Burke

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

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

Sheila Hartley Kenbeek

Apr 3, 2020

KENBEEK, Sheila  57years of Dearborn Heights, MI

Beloved wife of James Kenbeek

Theodora M. Kochan

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

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

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

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...

Rosemary Ellen Simmons

Rosemary Ellen Simmons

Mar 31, 2020

SIMMONS, Rosemary

Age 56    Of Westland, MI

Kent Scott Hulett

Kent Scott Hulett

Mar 31, 2020

Arrangements for cremation by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Gwendolyn S. Knox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Jerry O'Meara Sr.

Mar 25, 2020

Jerry O'Meara Sr., age 72, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2020.

Ervin Schwartz

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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