Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Ethel Pastor

Ethel Pastor

Dec 26, 2018

Ethel Pastor of Newport, MI passed away on December 26, 2018 at the age of 90.

Beloved wife for 70 years of John J. Pastor, Sr.

Loving mother of John Jr. (Linda), David (Leisa), Jeff, and the late Mike.

Proud grandmother of Robert, Jason (Melanie), Daniel, Jennifer (Jeff) Pavitt, and Michael-John.

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Robert John Wilson Sr.

Robert John Wilson Sr.

Dec 25, 2018

WILSON, Robert John

Beloved Husband of Betty for 59 years.

Loving Father of Robert (Cindy), Roger (Donna), Robin (Heather) and Kelly (Doug) Thomas.

Dearest Grandfather of Maggie (Tony), Brian (Amy), Brandon (Jessica), Melissa (Johnathon), Chelsea (Joel), Kyle, Casey (Justin), Robert III, Victoria, Olivia,  and Sophia.

Dear Great-grandfather of Emma, Benjamin, Drew,...

Grace Eleanor Smiley

Grace Eleanor Smiley

Dec 25, 2018

Grace E. Smiley

Age 88. October 4, 1930 to December 25, 2018

Grace passed from this Earth peacefully with her family by her side. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Grace was born and raised in Detroit and graduated from Cooley High School and Wayne State University. While working at a Sanders...

Gloria A. Welch

Gloria A. Welch

Dec 24, 2018

Gloria Ann (Bloomquist) Welch died December 24, 2018, at her home at Henry Ford Village, Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Richard F. ("Dick") Welch. Devoted mother of Barbara Skaggs and husband Richard of Acton MA, Richard of Pontiac, and Jeffrey of Flushing. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Kathryn, Kristina, and Peter. She was preceded in death by her siblings...

Edward Frank Borowski, Jr.

Edward Frank Borowski, Jr.

Dec 24, 2018

Edward Frank Borowski, Jr.  passed away on December 24, 2018 at the age of 68.

Loving father of Brandon (Anne)

Proud grandfather of Miles and Jovie

Dear brother of Suzann (Michael) Holtschlag and Marie (John) Jakacki.

Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Cremation services were privately handled by Howe-Peterson...

Barbara O'Brien

Barbara O'Brien

Dec 23, 2018

Barbara O'Brien passed away December 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Molly (Mike) O'Grady, Nancy (Joel) Wareck and Gerald O'Brien. Proud grandmother of Robert (Leah) Wareck, John O'Grady and Molly O'Brien. Dear sister of Paul (Betsey) Bigley. Former principal of Fordson High School.

Memorial donations in Barbara's memory can be made to...

Tracy Lynne Lowry

Tracy Lynne Lowry

Dec 23, 2018

Tracy Lynne Lowry passed away on December 23, 2018 at the age of 56.

Beloved wife of Philip for 34 years.

Loving mother of Matthew.

Dear grandmother of Philip, Kaylee and Bentley.

Dearest sister of Michael, Peggy, Ron, Donna Joe and Kenneth.

Visitation will be Friday, December 28, 2018,...

Robert J. Groat

Robert J. Groat

Dec 22, 2018

Robert J. Groat passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on December 22, 2018 at the age of 57.

Beloved husband of Helga. Loving and proud father of his three sons: Bobby, Johnny, and Stevie. Cherished brother of Geri Antonucci, Joe Groat, and Wendy Abrahamson. Preceded in death by his dear parents,...

James L. Gross

James L. Gross

Dec 21, 2018

James passed away on December 21 at the age of 90.  Beloved husband of Wilma for 62 wonderful years. Worked at IBM for 45 years. Proceeded in death by daughter Cynthia (James) Houston and grandson Kyle Hughes. Father of Judith (Robert) Jean, Christine (Pete) Priebe. Brother of Jean Kinnear . Grandchildren Joshua (Kristin) Hughes, Jamie (Andy) Mork, Nicholas (Tara)...

Wanda Lee Livezey

Wanda Lee Livezey

Dec 20, 2018

Wanda Lee Livezey passed away on December 20, 2018 at the age of 91.

Loving mother of Roy Livezey and his wife, Kay Livezey.

Proud grandmother of Wendy Livezey Aponte, Tammy Livezey O'Guin and William Roy Livezey.

Cherished great grandmother of Tasha Jones, Jacob Livezey, Daniel Aponte, Miranda Dillinder, Felisha Livezey, Benjamin Aponte,...

Jack Lee Howell

Jack Lee Howell

Dec 19, 2018

Jack L. Howell passed away peacefully December 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Friederike. Loving father of Elizabeth and Brian (Keri). Cherished grandfather of Danny (Elaine) and Michael and great grandfather of Julie and Michael. Jack was a proud paratrooper in the army. When he was stationed in Germany, he met the love of his life, Frieda. Together they enjoyed...

Thomas L. Mcnutt

Thomas L. Mcnutt

Dec 19, 2018

McNutt, Thomas L. age 79, passed away December 19, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Geneva. Loving father of Thomas (Pamela) and the late Cheryl.  Dear grandfather of Michelle (the late Billy), Jennifer, Raquel, Justin and Thomas Jr. Proud great grandfather and great great grandfather of many loving grandchildren. Also leaves behind his dear siblings, Janice (Ron), Gary (Veda)...

Joseph Ellsworth Odom

Joseph Ellsworth Odom

Dec 18, 2018

Joseph Odom passed away on December 18, 2018 at the age of 87.  Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Corrine Marler and Eric Odom.  Proud grandfather of Erica Wolski, Myra Vantine, Calvin Marler, Carla Frost, and Forrest Odom. Cherished  great grandfather of 15. Funeral service Saturday 10AM at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800...

Wanda Ann Petoskey

Wanda Ann Petoskey

Dec 17, 2018

Wanda A. Petoskey, of Dearborn, passed away December 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Born September 4, 1912 to Joseph and Mary Leszczak in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. She came to the United States at 6 months old and passed through Ellis Island where her name is etched on the wall to this day. Wanda joins her beloved husband of...

Javier Antonio Trent

Javier Antonio Trent

Dec 17, 2018

It is with deepest sorrow, we announce that Javier Antonio Trent, age 29 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend was taken from us suddenly on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Newport, Mi. Those who knew Javier, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Javier will be missed everyday by his Mother, Evelin...

Naomi Elaine Hallam

Naomi Elaine Hallam

Dec 16, 2018

Naomi E. Hallam, 90 of Dearborn Heights, passed away December 16th, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. She was born to Harold and Nan Freeland on August 3, 1928 in Kokomo, Indiana.

Survived by her beloved husband of 62 wonderful years, Ervin Hallam. Proud mother of Richard L. Hallam (Beverly) and Harold Hallam. Caring grandmother to Daniel.

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Barbara Ann Camilleri (Buczynski)

Barbara Ann Camilleri (Buczynski)

Dec 16, 2018

Barbara Ann Camilleri passed away on December 16th, 2018 at the age of 56.

Beloved wife of John Camilleri.

Loving mother of John, Joshua, and Justin.

Proud grandma of John Daniel and Makayla.

Dearest daughter of Anthony Buczynski and the late Helen Buczynski.

Cherished sister of Anthony, Dave, Carol,...

Arturo A. Hidalgo

Arturo A. Hidalgo

Dec 15, 2018

Hidalgo, Arturo A., aged 91, of Taylor, Michigan passed away December 15, 2018.

Beloved Husband of Marion of 67 years. Dearest Father of Michael (Sheryl), Deborah, and the late Patrick. Loving Grandfather of Nicholas, Cody, Amber, Erin, Michaela, Nicole, and Art. Proud Great-Grandfather of nine and Proud Great-Great-Grandfather of two. Proceeded in death by five brothers and...

Shirley Jean Miller

Shirley Jean Miller

Dec 13, 2018

Shirley Miller of Taylor passed away on December 13, 2018 at the age of 92.

Beloved wife of the late Wilbur Jack Miller, for 67 years.

Loving mother of Jack (Brenda), Debra and Jim.

Dearest grandmother of Jack Jr. (Jennifer), Jason (Julia), Julie (Todd), Matt (Ashley), Jessica (Adrian) and Chelsea (Chris).

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Ruth Ann Volpe

Ruth Ann Volpe

Dec 13, 2018

Ruth A. Volpe – Age 87 of Dearborn Heights, passed away December 13, 2018 in Canton, Michigan. She joins her beloved husband of 64 years, Virgil, in eternal peace. Proud mother of Virgil Volpe, David (Linda) Volpe, Patty (Frank) Volpe-Hurtig, and Anne Volpe-Kline. Cherished grandmother of Stefanie (Jessica) Volpe, Ethan Kline, and Jack Kline.

Ruth was a...

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