Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Gertrude "Pat" Anna Fenech

Gertrude "Pat" Anna Fenech

Aug 21, 2019

Fenech , Gertrude (Pat) A.; formerly of Dearborn Heights.

Pat passed away Wednesday, August 21st, 2019 at the age of 74 with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus. Mother of Janine (Terry) Grendysa, Rose (Samuel) Zammit, Josephine (Jeffrey) Blankenship; grandmother of Anthony (Kyannda) Mitchell, Matthew, Paul, Samuel, Melissa, Michael, Joseph, and...

Melvin C. Hodder

Melvin C. Hodder

Aug 20, 2019

Melvin C. Hodder, "Mel", of Dearborn, passed away on August 20, 2019 at the age of 92.

Married to the love of his life, Betty, for just shy of 70 years in November.

Loving father of Edward (Laura), Henry (Lois), Cheryl (Daniel) Ballnik, and Jeffrey (Pam).

Cherished grandfather of Julie Dennis, James, Henry,...

George Stanley Scott

George Stanley Scott

Aug 20, 2019

George was born in 1926 in Detroit to his loving parents Antoni and Mary, first generation Polish immigrants.  The family resided in Hamtramck for many years before moving to Dearborn where George attended Fordson High School.  Following high school in 1945 George was drafted into the Army Air Corp entering WWII as an occupying force.  Tours of duty included...

Joan Louise Schamber

Joan Louise Schamber

Aug 19, 2019

Joan Schamber of Dearborn, passed away on August 19, 2019 at the age of 74.

Joan was blissfully married to Richard for 36 years.

Loved sister of the late Carol Ellen Bourassa-Walkiewicz.

Cherished aunt of Craig Bourassa,Troy Bourassa, and Paul Galor.

Visitation will begin at 10:00AM until 4:00PM on Friday, August...

William Herrmann

William Herrmann

Aug 19, 2019

William F. Herrmann passed away August 19, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Elois Herrmann and siblings Robert, Edgar and Shirley. Survived by his children Karyn Herrmann and William S. (Sherrill) Herrmann. Grandchildren William A. Herrmann and Kayla Herrmann. Brother George (Carol) Herrmann, many nieces, nephews & cousins. Visitation Friday August 23 rd from 3:00pm – 8:00pm...

Frank Edward Walters

Frank Edward Walters

Aug 18, 2019

Frank Walters of Dearborn passed away on August 18, 2019 at the age of 97.

Beloved husband of the late Elsie Ruth.

Loving father of Frances, Edward, Marian, Michael and Joseph.

Grandfather of 7.

Frank was a proud veteran, serving in WWII in the US Army 3 rd Battalion 504 th...

Lynnette Marie Scott

Lynnette Marie Scott

Aug 17, 2019

Lynnette Scott passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Joe D. Scott. Loving mother of Joe David Scott II. Cherished sister of John Williams, Walter Williams, Paul Williams, Carolyn Shook, and Greta Williams. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Lynnette was born to John and Gloria Williams on October...

Darrin Paul Gabbard

Darrin Paul Gabbard

Aug 17, 2019

Darrin Gabbard, age 48 passed August 17, 2019. Loving Father. Beloved Son and Grandson. Dear Nephew. He also leaves behind many Loving Cousins.

Darrin will always be remembered for his helping, giving personality, big smile and huge heart. He will be truly missed. We love you forever.

"I believe the hardest part of healing after...

Catherine Beddow

Catherine Beddow

Aug 16, 2019

Catherine "Cathy" Beddow passed away on August 16 th , 2019 at age 70.  Beloved wife of Tony.  Loving mother of Michelle & Elizabeth.  Adoring dog mom to Pepper.  Loving sister to Steven (Mary Ellen) Semenuk, the late Chris (Theresa) Semenuk, and the late Philip (Kathleen) Semenuk.  Loving aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.  Dear friend to many.

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Veronica Fuentes Noguez

Veronica Fuentes Noguez

Aug 15, 2019

Veronica "Aunt Ronnie" Noguez, age 64, of Novi passed away August 15th, 2019.

Beloved wife of 31 memorable years to Jose Noguez. Proud mother of Ernesto (Jenine) Ruiz II, Anita Ruiz, Alejandro Fuentes-Noguez, and Veronica Fuentes-Noguez. Caring grandmother of Emilio, Ariel, Sean, Alonzo, Gabriel, and Elena. Loving sister of Linda (Larry) Cox, Gloria (Clarence) Renaud, and Juanita...

Francis Barrow

Francis Barrow

Aug 14, 2019

Francis (Frank) Barrow, age 90 of Lincoln Park, died August 14, 2019. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Agatha Rose Barrow, sisters Alice & Elizabeth and brother Fayette. Survived by his daughter, Alison (David) Velky, son James (Elizabeth) Barrow and daughter Amy Barrow, 6 grandsons, sister Barbara (Bill) Fox and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, August 17,...

Marjorie "Marge Lucas

Marjorie "Marge Lucas

Aug 14, 2019

Marge Lucas passed away August 14, 2019 at the age of 77.

Beloved wife of John.

Loving mom of Jeffrey and the late John.

Dear grandma of Sydney, John Jr. Jacob and Zachari.

Funeral visitation will be Saturday August 17th from 3-8pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home....

Gloria Olinik

Gloria Olinik

Aug 12, 2019

Gloria Olinik of Dearborn passed away on August 12, 2019 at the age of 92.

Beloved wife of the late Stephen.

Loving mother of the late Thomas E. Olinik, Gloria Ann (Jeffrey) Finken, and Robert S. Olinik.

Cherished grandmother of Valerie Ann (Richard) Olinik-Damstra, Matthew T. (Lindsay Behnen) Olinik, and Emily Jean (Rodney)...

Gerald "Jerry" Grenfell

Gerald "Jerry" Grenfell

Aug 12, 2019

Gerald "Jerry" Grenfell passed away August 12, 2019 age 69. Beloved partner of Joe Hofmann, Loving brother of Tom and Janis. Dear nephew of Mary Ann Rhodes. Loving Daddy to his sweet dog Biggie Fry.

Jerry was a highly intelligent man who was quick witted, kind and generous to a fault. He would do anything for anyone....

Erlinda M. Pascual

Erlinda M. Pascual

Aug 11, 2019

Pascual, Erlinda M. passed away on August 11, 2019 at the age of 83. Beloved Wife of the late Santiago. Dearest Mother of Melissa (Kurt) Hagemann, Joe (Jennifer) Pascual, and Miriam (Ray) Hernandez. Loving Grandmother of Mia Hagemann, Adrian Pascual, Jack Hagemann, Ashton Pascual, Reese Pascual, and Sydney Hernandez.  Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday August 17, 2019...

Marie H. Watson

Marie H. Watson

Aug 10, 2019

Watson, Marie H. age 91 of Dearborn, passed away on August 8, 2019. Beloved Mother of Cheryl ( Andrew ) Petrere, and Glenn ( Cynthia ) Watson.  Dearest Grandmother of Sarah ( Trey ) Neubauer. Loving Great-Grandmother of Maxwell Neubauer. The family has selected a simple cremation for their Mother. Memorials are  suggested to the American Heart Association.

Edward "Eddie" Aguirre

Edward "Eddie" Aguirre

Aug 10, 2019

Eddie Aguirre passed away August 10, 2019, age 79.

Beloved husband of the late Oleen.

Dear brother of Maria and Eva. Predeceased by Adam, Aurora and Emma.

He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews.

Eddie was kind and gentle man who loved his wife Edna and family. He also...

Laura Virga

Laura Virga

Aug 10, 2019

Laura Virga passed away August 10, 2019 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late James Virga. Loving mother of Michael (Maria) Virga, Angela (the late Norman) Linske, JoAnn (Tom) Rafferty, James (Kimberly) Virga, Salvatore (Lisa) Virga and Laura Virga. Cherished grandmother of Christie, Colleen, Mathew, Jesse, Adam, Karen, Anthony, Bree, Lindsay, Andrew, Melissa, Aaron, Jordan and...

Dave Joseph Kopal

Dave Joseph Kopal

Aug 7, 2019

Dave Joseph Kopal

April 26, 1956 - August 7, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Brenda Kopal.  Loving father of Devon (Justin) Green, Danielle Kopal (Chad Huber), Kendall Kopal (William Beslock).  Dearest brother of Jan (Howard) Lynch.  Dear uncle of Andrew Lynch and Meghan Lynch.  Loving grandfather of Bryce Green.

Son of the...

Frederick E. Retzloff

Frederick E. Retzloff

Aug 5, 2019

Frederick Retzloff, age 97, passed away August 5, 2019 at his home in Taylor surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of 20 blissful years to Dolores. Proud father of Fredrick Retzloff, Judith (Bob) Gorski, Sherry (the late Jim) Newsom, Sharleen (Ralph) Wisler, and Michael (Kathie) Nichols. Dear grandfather of Ben, Holly, Anne, Jon, Bradley, Laura, Aaron, Melissa, Kevin,...

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