Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Joseph Lawrence Knedgen
Mar 24, 2020
Joseph Lawrence Knedgen of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on March 24, 2020 at the age of 78.
He was born March 18 th , 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Mary (Walczak) and Joseph Victor Knedgen. He was the youngest of 3 siblings, Earl and Shirley (Baczewski). Joseph married Joyce Lavonne Klenn February 19, 1964,...
John Ormiston
Mar 23, 2020
ORMISTON, John   Age 56 of Taylor
Beloved Brother of Deborah and Robert Jr.
Preceded in death by Parents Robert Murray Ormiston and Lillian Rosella Ormiston.
John V. Deaver
Mar 22, 2020
John V. Deaver died on March 22, 2020, in his home at Henry Ford Village, Dearborn, Michigan. He was born on June 16, 1922, in Tustin, California, the son of Virgil and Louise (Utt) Deaver. He had been a resident of St. Clair County, Michigan, from 1983 until 2016 at which time he moved to the Henry Ford Village,...
Clay Welch
Mar 22, 2020
WELCH, Clay passed March 22, 2020. Loving husband of Bridgette Welch Beloved son of Mark (Angel) Welch Dear brother of Cody Welch and Lilly Welch Precious grandson of Daniel (Darlene) Campbell and Christopher (Martha) Welch He will be dearly missed.
In respect to the executive order issued by the governor, the gathering for the Welch family will be...
Agnes Bachwansky
Mar 22, 2020
Agnes Bachwansky passed away on March 22, 2020 at the age of 91.
Agnes Bachwansky was born on August 17, 1928 to Mike and Dana Bachwansky in Regina, Saskatchewan and was the youngest of seven girls. She died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Advantage Living Center in Redford, MI She is survived by many nieces,...
Bernard Ringwelski
Mar 21, 2020
Bernard Ringwelski passed away at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Janene. Loving father of Anthony (Sue) and Rebecca. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Joan Virginia Handrinos
Mar 21, 2020
Joan Virginia Handrinos died Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was 90 years old. She was born Joan Delewsky in Detroit on Dec. 15, 1929 and graduated from Chadsey High School. She lived in the Detroit area for nearly her entire life, including more than 50 years in Southgate. In 1949, she married Constantine "Gust" Handrinos, who preceded her in...
Maureen R. Oelke
Mar 21, 2020
Oelke, Maureen R. age 64 of Taylor passed away March 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Dearest sister of Patricia Guerra, Brian ( Jan ) Molloy, Nora ( Brian ) Snyder, the late Ben Heiden, the late Fred Heiden, and the late Katie Molloy. Also survived by many Nieces and Nephews. Maureen also leaves behind her loving...
Lori A Klavon
Mar 21, 2020
The beautiful life of Lori (Lola) Ann Klavon peacefully ended on March 21, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her husband and two daughters. Her life began on December 24, 1965, to her parents Clara and Edward Beleski (deceased). Her marriage to her high-school sweetheart Matt Klavon was one filled with love, adventure, and a commitment...
Mary Roseann Sylvester
Mar 20, 2020
Mary R. Sylvester age 76 of Taylor passed away March 20, 2020.
Beloved Mother of Samantha (William) Gideon and Brian Sylvester.  Dear Grandmother of Jake Sylvester, Celena Guajardo, Tommy Guajardo, Tenishia Sylvester, Derek Sylvester. Precious Great grandmother of Aidon Sylvester, Chezney Sylvester and Derek Sylvester.  Mary loved her grandchildren, they were everything to her. She also loved...
Dorothy Wisniewski
Mar 18, 2020
Dorothy Wisniewski, age 99, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020. Just five months shy of her 100th birthday.
Helen Blair Cumming
Mar 18, 2020
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Catherine MacKenzie (Grant), Janet Nelson (the late Donald), Margaret Lloyd (Tom). Dearest grandmother of James, Randal, Grant, Robert, Daniel, Jordan, Gillian, Meg and the late Emily. Also survived by 16 loving great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Frisch and Ann Penman. Helen enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and spending time on the...
Thomas Shomaker
Mar 17, 2020
Arrangements for cremation by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Please be sure to sign the guest book and leave an online condolence to comfort the family.
Juanita Jewel Baker
Mar 14, 2020
Juanita Jewel Baker of Taylor, Michigan passed away on March 14, 2020 at the age of 80.
Beloved wife of the late Lindsey.
Loving mother of the late Tracy.
Most amazing and supportive grandmother of Nicole (Charles), Branden (Cassie), Trevor, and Amber (Justin).
Cherished great grandmother of Savannah, Charles, Camden, Brookelynne,...
Anthony Dionisi
Mar 14, 2020
Anthony Dionisi passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 at the age of 59.
Dear brother of Sandy Stephens, Timothy Dionisi, Jim Dionisi, Kenneth Dionisi, Jacky Sirdan, Cheseray Dionisi, and the late Debra Harville.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Anthony worked for nearly 40 years as a truck driver.
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Barbara Ann Gracik
Mar 13, 2020
With children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren nearby; Barbara Ann Miller Gracik, 87, of Tawas City, MI, died March 13, 2020, at her daughter's home in Dearborn, MI.
She was born December 20, 1932, in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Evelyn O'Connor Miller and Herbert Hugh Miller. She was the oldest of 12 siblings. Barbara married Francis John Gracik...
June Rose Labenne
Mar 11, 2020
June Rose LaBenne
June Rose LaBenne passed away peacefully on March 11, 2020.
Loving wife of James for 55 years.
Beloved mother of Julie and John.
Grandmother of Elayna LaBenne and Great-grandmother of Charliegh.
Sister of Joyce, Judy and Jurrie and the late Leroy.
Loved to donate...
Paul Michael Magusin
Mar 11, 2020
Paul Michael Magusin, 62 of Oklahoma, died March 11, 2020. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Kay Magusin and parents Paul J. & Cecilia Magusin. Survived by his siblings; Thomas (Neva), Daniel (Sharon), Catherine (Joe), John and James (Debby), and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held later, please check back or contact J.L. Peters Funeral Home,...
Michael John Ottlinger
Mar 9, 2020
"Mike the barber" Entered into rest on March 9, 2020. Age 78. Mike is the beloved husband of Wanda for 51 years. Loving father of Wendy Shene and the late Jennifer. Dearest grandfather of Connor Shene. Funeral service will be Sunday 6:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 48124. Visitation Sunday 1-8...
Barbara Ann Mastaw
Mar 8, 2020
Loving mother of Christie Benoit (Cory). Dearest grandmother of Dominic, Jean-Luc and Leo. Dear sister of Gerri Smith, Cindy Bak (Michael) Susie McLamb (Bob) and the late Bobby Grodzicki and Kathy Genord. Visitation Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Cunegunda Catholic Church 5900 St. Lawrence Street. Detroit, MI 48210. Funeral Liturgy 12:00 p.m. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. at the Dearborn...
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