Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Gary Arthur Halcomb

Gary Arthur Halcomb

Sep 26, 2025

Gary Arthur Halcomb passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 63.

Gary was a man who lived life on his own terms — spontaneous, free-spirited, and full of fun. His love for music was at the core of who he was. A gifted piano player, Gary shared his talent both on stage and off....

Mickey Collier Farris

Mickey Collier Farris

Sep 26, 2025

Remembering a Life of Compassion, Dedication, and Love

Maxine Lyris Collier Farris, affectionately known as Mickey to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 from congestive heart failure late in the evening on Thursday, September 26, 2025, while residing at the Cambrian Assisted Living Center in South Lyon, Michigan.

Mickey...

Judith Smith

Judith Smith

Sep 25, 2025

Judith Mary Smith, 80, of Davenport, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born November 19, 1944, Judith lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and faith.

She was the beloved wife of the late Johnny Robert Smith, with whom she built a beautiful life and family. Together they raised five...

Elia Mary Snay

Elia Mary Snay

Sep 23, 2025

Elia Mary (Straccia) Snay October 25, 1933 - September 23, 2025

Elia passed away on September 23, 2025 after close to 92 years.

She was born on October 25, 1933, in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Guiseppe & Antoinetta (DiVincenzo) Straccia. They were of Italian descent and she was the oldest of 3 children, with 2...

Jane Marie Sears

Jane Marie Sears

Sep 22, 2025

Jane Marie (Mayer) Sears March 12, 1941 – September 22, 2025

On the evening of September 22, 2025, with her family gathered near, Jane Marie Sears was gently called home to the Lord after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 84 years old.

Jane was born on March 12, 1941, in Hamilton, Montana,...

Carolyn Tackett

Carolyn Tackett

Sep 22, 2025

Carolyn Tackett passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on September 22, 2025 at the age of 83.

Beloved wife of Albert for over 64 years. Loving mother of Deborah (Arin), Chris (Rosann), Mark (Crystal) and Matthew (Katherine). Devoted grandmother and great grandmother, caring aunt to numerous nieces and nephews, and a "Mom" to...

Jeffery Mark Szelag

Jeffery Mark Szelag

Sep 22, 2025

Jeffery Mark Szelag, born on April 27, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Wyandotte, Michigan. He was 68 years old.

Jeffery proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for eight years, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG E-5). Much of his military service was spent at KI Sawyer...

Darlynn Delores John

Darlynn Delores John

Sep 21, 2025

Please scroll down to see the link for the zoom of the Memorial Service.

Darlynn Delores John was born December 4, 1932 in Everetts, Martin County, North Carolina to the late Willie Bonner Sr. and Margaritte Bonner. She fell asleep in death on September 21, 2025, at The Lodge of Taylor Skilled Nursing Facility in Taylor, Michigan....

Annette Irene Nichols

Annette Irene Nichols

Sep 20, 2025

Annette Irene Nichols (nee Bejester), age 67, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Annette was born January 6th, 1958 in Dearborn, Michigan. She graduated from Saint Mary's Academy in Monroe, Michigan. She worked as an Information Operator for AT&T for 17 years. She had perfect attendance and was a First Class...

Joane Marie Musial

Joane Marie Musial

Sep 19, 2025

Joane Marie Musial (née Dudek), age 88, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, in Dearborn, Michigan. Born on March 18, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, Joane lived a full and vibrant life marked by creativity, warmth, and deep devotion to her family.

Joane was a fun-loving person with a heart of gold who brought joy to those...

Laura Elizabeth Rasmussen

Laura Elizabeth Rasmussen

Sep 19, 2025

Laura Elizabeth Rasmussen (Pellar), 71, of Toledo, Ohio passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 with her daughter, Melisa by her side.

Laura was born November 20, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Lydia Pellar (Suvada).

Laura earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Eastern Michigan University while raising three children....

Virginia Ann Barbee

Virginia Ann Barbee

Sep 15, 2025

Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Judith Jane Fraser

Judith Jane Fraser

Sep 14, 2025

Judith Jane Turchan Fraser. February 15, 1940 - September 14, 2025. Judie was born in Dearborn, Michigan to Frank and Helen Turchan. She and her brother Frank were raised with a strong connection to their German and Czechoslovakian heritage.

Judie married James Bryce Fraser on May 26, 1962. They had two children. Judie worked at Manufactures Bank...

Alfred William Beck

Alfred William Beck

Sep 13, 2025

Alfred William Beck

Sunrise May 3, 1938     -     Sunset September 13, 2025

Alfred was born to the parents of Clarence and Thelma Beck on May 3, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. Alfred was the oldest of four children Josephine Beck, (who preceded him in death) Linell Beck and Donna Colley-Andrews. Alfred was...

Anna Gooch

Anna Gooch

Sep 13, 2025

Anna Gooch passed away on September 13, 2025 at the age of 69. Loving wife of the late Tom Gooch. Beloved mother of Wayne (Sherry) Wise, and Brett (Erica) Wise. Proud grandmother of Devon, Drake, David, and Arianna Wise (Marriam). Dear sister of Joseph Hubbert, Marion Howard, and Janet Dooley. Anna is also survived by many loving step children,...

Patrick H. Quinlan

Patrick H. Quinlan

Sep 11, 2025

Patrick H. Quinlan, age 84, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, in Taylor, Michigan. He was born on August 2, 1941, the fourth of ten children to the late Edward and Etoile (Brown) Quinlan.

Patrick was the beloved husband of Judith Anne (Balagna) Quinlan, with whom he shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built...

Eddie Booker

Eddie Booker

Sep 10, 2025

Eddie Booker passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 76. Eddie was lucky enough to have two loves of his life, Jill Warrick and his late wife Barbara. Loving brother of Kay (the late Paul) Bittner, Rosalee (the late Jim) Armour, Patricia (Mike) Ensing, Nola (the late Jerry) Green, and the late Trixie Shepherd, James Booker,...

Eleanor Dingess

Eleanor Dingess

Sep 9, 2025

Eleanor Dingess October 23, 1938 – September 9, 2025

Eleanor Dingess, 86, wife of the late French Dingess, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Born on October 23, 1938, and raised in West Virginia, she lived a life marked by love, strength, devotion to her family, and a steadfast faith in God. A faithful Christian, Eleanor...

Phillip Augustine Toth

Phillip Augustine Toth

Sep 8, 2025

Phillip Augustine Toth died in his home in West Bloomfield on September 8, 2025, at the age of 78.

Phil was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 18, 1947, to David and Carol Toth. He spent most of his childhood in Dearborn, Michigan, attending Sacred Heart Catholic School. As a young man, he attended the University of...

Odessa Marie Mullins

Odessa Marie Mullins

Sep 8, 2025

Odessa Marie Mullins

Odessa "Gigi" Mullins, 78, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, Michigan, on September 8, 2025 - the place she had lovingly called home for 50 years. Odessa was surrounded by her beloved great and great, great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her dad...

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