Obituaries

Jun 4, 2018

William L. Rousse, 76, passed away June 4th, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Helen. Proud father of Susie Byrd and Patsy (Mike) Bretz. Caring grandfather of Jaclyn. Dearest brother of Jeanne Rousse, Eleanor Cummins, and Judy Rousse. William was a dedicated family man with a talent for working with his hands....

Jun 4, 2018

Diana Jean Kennedy, 70, passed away June 4th, 2018 in Taylor, Michigan. She is survived by her beloved children Tina (Thomas) Bussell, Ron (Clare) Kennedy, Brian (Michelle) Kennedy, and Kimberly (Dan) Adams. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Dear sister to Dale and the late Daniel. Diana was a kind and forgiving woman who found solace in her spirituality. She...

Jun 1, 2018

Charles Godfrey of Dearborn Heights passed away June 1, 2018 age 66. Beloved son of the late Victor and Helen. Dear brother of Victor (Ruth), George (Pat), John (Teresa) and the late William (Virginia) . Predeceased by half-sisters Dorothy, Lois (Richard), Elizabeth and Janice. Proud uncle of 16 and great uncle of many great nieces and nephews.

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Jun 1, 2018

Elizabeth Stephens of Dearborn passed away on June 1, 2018 at the age of 76. Loving sister of Charlene. Cherished aunt of April, Beth, Thomas and Charles. The funeral service will take place at 1:00PM on Saturday, June 9th at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue.

May 31, 2018

Derek V. McClanahan passed away at home, May 31, 2018.  Loving son of Joanne and the late Joseph.  Dear brother of Deanna (Michael) Traicoff, Roxanne, and the late Carrie (Ken) Gartner.  Proud uncle of Michael (Amber) Traicoff, Brian (Shelby) Traicoff, Kyle (Janell) Traicoff, Nathan, Haley, Andrea and Shawn Gartner.  Great uncle of Michael, Jocelyn, and Harper. Visitation...

May 31, 2018

William F. Schudlich of Dearborn Hts., MI passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Dearborn, MI. He was 88. "Bill" was born on June 8, 1929 in Detroit, MI, the only child of George and Lydia Schudlich. Bill was an East Side Lutheran Church League baseball pitcher who once had a tryout with...

May 29, 2018

Frederick J. McCardle, age 64, of Lincoln Park died May 29, 2018.

Preceded in death by his parents Robert & Christine McCardle. Survived by his siblings Robert, Donald  and Kathleen , nephew Corey, and friend Gene Stewart. Fred did like his Detroit Tigers. Family will welcome friends 12 Noon - 4:00pm, Saturday June 2nd. at J.L. Peters...

May 29, 2018

Rosanne Less of Riverview, passed away at age 65 on May 29, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Edmund and Clara. Loving sister of the late Daniel (Nancy), Joan (Daniel), John (Brenda) and Nancy (Michael). Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Great aunt of one. Rosanne loved cats. A memorial mass will be held June 1, at Sacred Heart...

May 28, 2018

Beloved wife of Johnnie for 23 years. Loving mother of Courtney (Joe`l) Alvarado, Brad (Kourtney) Taylor, Devin (Calista) Combs and Faith Combs. Dearest grandmother of Haven, Khloey, Gabriel, Jaxon and Knova. Dear daughter of Donna and Mike Licata. Dear sister of Allan (Constance) Morrison Funeral service will be on Friday, June 1st, at 3:30 pm, at the Taylor Chapel of...

May 28, 2018

Alley, David  J.  Entered into rest May 28, 2018.  Age 60. Loving son of Eleanor and the late Howard.  Beloved brother of Jean Kellogg, Howard Vernon Alley (Norma), Carolyn S. Alley, Barbara Lindsey (Howard) and Andrew Alley (Robin).  Loving uncle of Melissa, Michelle, George, Pamela (Corrie), Kristy, Marcus (Michelle), Lauren and loving great uncle of Maxwell, Allestair, Westen, Austin, Ian...

May 28, 2018

FORD, Kenneth W. Sr.   Age 97 Beloved Husband of the late Evelyn, for 67 years. Loving Father of Phyllis (Richard) Prevedel, Kenneth Ford Jr., Cherryl (Bob) Turner and the late Darrell. Dearest Grandfather of 6, Great-grandfather of 8 and Great-great-grandfather of 2. Precious Brother of John, Bobby (Betty) and the late Elise, Mignon, George, Reginald, Mary Lou and Geraldine.

May 27, 2018

Konopka, Sr. Mary Idalia. May 27, 2018.  Age 103.

Visitation Thursday, May 31, 2018, 1-8 p.m. at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia.  Rosary Thursday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday, June 1, 2018, 10:00 a.m.,  following a morning prayer service at 9:30 a.m. and viewing at 8:30 a.m.  Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson...

May 27, 2018

David Tyra, age 66, passed away May 27th, 2018 in Wayne, Michigan. Beloved Husband of Janet for 48 years. Proud Father of Kip Tyra (Casey), David Tyra, the late Michael Tyra, Donald Tyra, Kimberly Tyra, and Christina Wigley. Loving Grandfather of Ryan, Jordan, Nichole, Michael II, Madison, Kip, Kayleigh, and Hunter. Cherished Great-grandfather of Kaden, Karsen, Koen and Leo. Treasured ...

May 26, 2018

PARSONS, Deloris Gail   Age 71 of Redford, Michigan. Loving Mother of Jessica (Ed) Springborn) Dearest Grandmother of Megan (Trevelle) Hill, Morgan Springborn, Matthew Smith, Haley (Ibrahem) Albulushi, Justin Springborn and Nathan Springborn. Dear Great-grandmother of Mikayla Firestone, Mariah Firestone, Marianna Hill, Maleah Hill, Khilol Albulishi. Precious Sister of the late Eugene West. Visitation will take place from the Howe-Peterson Funeral...

May 25, 2018

Donald W. Masse, age 75 Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Loving father of Holly Arrol, David, Abigail Wilson (Charles Perry) and Christa (Wes) Hardin. Cherished grandfather of Brendan, Katrina, Camden, Taylor, Hannah, Liam, Melody, Bella, Channing, Jack, Lucas and Maggie Jean. Don received his Bachelor's degree at U of Detroit Mercy after graduating fro Holy Redeemer High School in...

May 24, 2018

James Lonzo Pinson, age 94, died May 24, 2018. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Lillian May Pinson. James leaves behind his loving son James (Alicea) Pinson, daughters; Debbie (Steve) Peters and Donna Flores. Grandchildren; Alicia Pinson, George (Sarah) Hotham, Jessica (Jeremy) Ross, Joe Flores and Brie (Chris) Walker. Great grandchildren; Megan (Robert) Watson, Justin (Joyelle) Okurowski, Jared (Danielle) ...

May 23, 2018

Wallace B. Shell, known to many as Pa, passed away May 23rd, 2018 peacefully at his home in Taylor, Michigan. He is survived by his devoted spouse of 53 years, Barbara. Proud father of Tammy (Wayde) Finley, Geri (Jeff) West, and the late Brenda Shell. Caring grandfather of Andrew (Jenn) Leonard, Amy Leonard, Jessie Jones, Zach West, Nevaeh Bryce, Justin...

May 22, 2018

Bette Yuskowatz, age 89, of Dearborn, passed away May 22, 2018. Beloved wife of Mike for 70 years. Loving mother of (the late) Joann, Michael S. (Norene) and Richard (Lorraine). Proud grandmother of Deirdre, Nicole, Michele, Michael A., Beth and Katie and great grandmother of Emily, Jonathon, Megan, Charlotte, Ryan, Patrick, Justin, Calvin, William, Ben, Ethan and Stella. Visitation will...

May 22, 2018

Linda K. Konczal

February 14, 1945 - May 22, 2018

Linda Konczal, 73, passed away May 22, 2018 in Dearborn, MI.  She was the loving wife of Norm Konczal.  They shared 52 years of marriage.

Born February 14th, 1945 in Detroit, MI. She was the daughter of Russell and Edna Wellman and sister...

May 19, 2018

Truman Fillinger, Age 97

Beloved husband of the late Florence Catherine Fillinger.

Dearest father of Dolores "Dee Dee" Ann (Paul) Massimilla, Ken Wofgang (Val) Fillinger and Larry John (Barbara) Fillinger.

Dear grandfather of Kelley, Jenny, Angela, Jeff, Keifer, Katie, Bobby, Quinnie, Desiree, Brian P., Brian C., Jenny...