Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Clyde Wilson
Jul 24, 2025
Clyde Wilson
February 9, 1930—July 24, 2025
Clyde F. Wilson passed away on July 24, 2025 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Jean Kay Wilson, cherished father of Janet Wilson, James Wilson, and Kathleen (Scot) Peacock, and grandfather of Sean Peacock. Born in Detroit, Clyde was the baby of his family...
Janet Lee Lankford
Jul 24, 2025
Janet Lee Lankford, age 91, of Dearborn. It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Janet Lankford, who left us peacefully, surrounded by her sons, on July 24th, 2025. Precious daughter to the late Richard H. Drews and the late Edna Drews. Beloved wife of the late Bruce. Loving mother to Michael (Gail) and...
Tamiko Priest
Jul 22, 2025
Loving daughter of the late Clint and Sandra. Dear sister of Gerald and Talishe. Beloved aunt of 4. Tamiko enjoyed her working years as a nursing assistant. She also enjoyed traveling. She will be missed by her family. Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Patrick "Pat" Connelly
Jul 22, 2025
Patrick Charles Connelly "Pat" passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Kay for 60 wonderful years. Loving dad of Michael (Angie) Connelly, and Janet (David) Ploucha. Caring grandpa of Christopher (Alexa) Conelly, Trevor (Shelby) Ploucha, Melissa Ploucha, Brendan McDonald, Marisa McDonald, and Logan McDonald. Pat is also...
Richard Walter Pichler
Jul 20, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Iris Pichler. Loving father of Kathryn (Matt) Borden, Gerald Pichler, Shari Barich and the late Michael. Â Also survived by 3 loving grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 niece. Visitation Thursday, July 24th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of the...
Carrie Ann Ruth
Jul 18, 2025
Carrie Ann Ruth (née McQuaid) age 67, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Dearborn, Michigan. Born on June 19, 1958, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Carrie's journey was one of dedication, love, and quiet strength. Carrie spent her career initially with animals. Helping open the first Premier Pet Supply in Beverly Hills, Michigan....
Vickie Sue Rutherford
Jul 18, 2025
Vickie Sue Rutherford passed away on July 18, 2025.
Beloved daughter of Marjorie and the late Hugh Rutherford.
Loving sister of Kenneth Rutherford, Belinda Rutherford, Barton Rutherford, Susan Aspden and the late Robert Rutherford.
Cherished aunt of Keith (Melanie) Parker, Kenneth Rutherford Jr. and several other nieces and nephews.
Vickie was...
Mary Hoffmann
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ann Hoffmann March 25, 1940 – July 18, 2025
Mary Ann Hoffmann, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her sons. Born on March 25, 1940, in Dearborn, Michigan, Mary Ann spent her childhood there and later built a long and dedicated career at...
Thomas Howard Ryan
Jul 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Thomas Howard Ryan. Who made his journey home Friday, July 18, 2025, following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born May 30,1951 in Trenton, Michigan to his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ryan.
He was a resident of Riverview,...
Kevin Malone
Jul 17, 2025
Kevin Michael Malone passed away July 17, 2025 at the age of 73. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, dad, papa, uncle, and friend. Kevin is survived by his wife of 49 years Kathy (nee: Sidlouskas), children Ryan (Kim), Erinn, Meghan, and Kaitlin, his adored nine grandchildren: Logan, Connor, Ireland, Finley, Grady, Evelynn, Frederick, Nora, and...
Richard Gatza
Jul 17, 2025
Richard Gatza (age 82), passed away on July 17, 2025. Loving husband of Ruth Gatza. Dear father of Elizabeth (Chris) Tropp, Kevin (Noelia) Gozdzik, and Mary (Josh) Ware. Cherished grandpa of Morgan, Emma, Logan, Gavin, Madison, Noah, Ethan, and Evan. Brother of Nancy (Eddie) Krantz. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Henrietta Gatza and stepson's...
Patricia Ann Tindell
Jul 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Tindell Beloved Sister, Aunt, Niece, Educator, and Friend
Patricia Tindell, a cherished sister, aunt, niece, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 16 at the age of 65.
Born with a heart full of kindness and a spark of mischief in her eyes, Patricia was the beloved sister of...
Maggie Goforth
Jul 13, 2025
Maggie Goforth of Sun City Arizona, passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 95.
Services for Maggie were handled by Menke Funeral Home in Sun City Arizona. Maggie will be buried Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00pm at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 W. Huron River Dr, Flat Rock Mi.
Danny Karl Tataranowicz
Jul 12, 2025
Danny is a lifelong resident of Dearborn; he graduated from Edsel Ford High Schools Special program in 1982. He went on to attend the Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) program. He started going to the Arc Dearborn in 2012 where he fell in love with the program and made many friends.
Danny was a man of many...
James Gerard Lessnau
Jul 11, 2025
James (Jimmy) Gerard Lessnau passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday July 11, 2025, at the age of 72 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Denise MacIsaac; his children Siobhan Lessnau, Aileen Lessnau (Spencer Disney), Duncan (Felix) Lessnau and Rory Lessnau and grandchildren Eoin and Mairi Disney and...
Graham Chipper Hosker
Jul 8, 2025
Graham Hosker passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved father of Emily (Conner) Mathias, and the late Vincent Hosker. Loving brother of Geoffrey and the late William Hosker. Cherished uncle of Clinton and Justin Hosker. Dearest son of the late Graham and Helen Hosker. Graham was survived by several cousins.
Graham graduated...
Joan Marie Buzo
Jul 7, 2025
Our dear mother, Joan Marie (Gondek) Buzo, 97, sadly and peacefully passed away July 7, 2025. She was a wonderful mother of 3 children, grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Detroit, MI. She dedicated her life to her family, friends and church members along with providing love and support to...
Joseph Michael Kaniski
Jul 6, 2025
Joseph Michael Kaniski, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 6th, 2025. Joseph shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Josephine. Together they built a life filled with laughter and love. He was the proud father of Anthony and Marissa Kaniski. Joseph was born in Wayne, Michigan and was the cherished son of Stephen...
Rudy Rosa
Jul 3, 2025
Our dear brother, Rudy Rosa, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025 at the age of 69.
Private family services will be held. Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery.
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