Obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Woods, Nancy M. age 77 of Dearborn February 16th, 2018.  Beloved Mother of Monica Woods (Dennis Hickman ), and Jeff ( Marsha ) Woods. Dearest Grandmother of Tim Weaver Jr. ( Carla Campbell ). Loving Great-Grandmother of Jaxon Lee Weaver. Funeral Services will be held at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 9800 South Telegraph Rd. Taylor, Michigan 48180 on Friday February 23rd...

Feb 16, 2018

Thomas Hoffman of Dearborn passed away on February 16, 2018 at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Pat.

Loving father of Ryan and Roark (Sandy).

Cherished grandpa of Kaela, Holly, Kyle, Alex and Matt.

Great Grampy of Robert.

Visitation will be Monday, February 19, 2018, from 3:00PM to...

Feb 16, 2018

Katherine G. Dasich, age 93, passed away this February 16th, 2018 in Brownstown, Michigan. She joins her husband, David Dasich, of 58 years in eternal rest. Katherine was a loving mother to her 3 children, Elizabeth Dasich, Michael (Anne) Dasich, and Christine Neal. Cherished grandmother to Kathleen, Nicole, David, Parker, and Conner. Dearest great-grandmother to Aurora. Katherine had many hobbies...

Feb 15, 2018

Taylor, Roger age 58, of Newport, MI. Roger passed away after a courageous battle with heart disease. Roger's family also made the courageous decision to Donate Life and change the life of others. Roger is survived by his loving Wife Debbie, of 25 years. Roger is the loving Father to 7 children, and devoted Grandfather of 9. He was...

Feb 15, 2018

Julia Christie, of Taylor MI, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2018, at the age of 82. Beloved Mother of Daniel (Sandy) Wood, and Bryan (Sandra) Wood. Loving Grandmother of Greg (Jennifer), Sherie (Jason), Kevin (Amy) Steven, Melanie (Marcial) and Joshua. Dearest Great-Grandmother of 9. Loving Owner of Dollie, her dear pet. A private family farewell will be held on...

Feb 15, 2018

Linda Giera, age 70 of Allen Park, died February 15, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents Anthony & Shirley Mae Kosakowski, beloved husband Hank and her brother Jerry. Survived by her sisters Janet Kosakowski and Carol (The late Gary) Kalmar. Her nieces and nephews; Steve (Gretchen), Jason (Beth), Dana (Paul), Larry Furman & Laura Servalish. Eight great nieces...

Feb 15, 2018

Evelyn "Eve" Toohey 91, of Dearborn passed away Feb 15, 2018.

Beloved wife of the late Jim.  Loving mother of Mariya (John) Fogarasi, Luisa (Tim) Metivier, John, and Charlie (Mary).  Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Christina, Sam, Michael, Mary Kate, Caroline, Nicholas, Alex.  Also survived by cousin Helen Ursin and many nieces and nephews.

1944 graduate of Fordson...

Feb 14, 2018

Ruth June Tanner, age 87, entered into eternal rest this February 14th, 2018 in Taylor, Michigan. Ruth was the loving wife of the late Robert M. Tanner. Beloved mother to Michael (Bernadette), David (Sandi), Nancy Greer, Linda (Tanner), and Gary (Agnes). Cherished grandmother to Amy (Matthew) Kapell, Jonathan, Dan (Misty) Greer, Kimberly (Tony) Bemus, Alyssa Tanner, Nick Tanner, and Phillip...

Feb 14, 2018

Meeker, Cheryl Frances age 65 of Southgate February 14,2018. Beloved Wife of Mark. Dearest Mother of Nicky Meeker (Angel) Bermudez, and Suzy Meeker. Loving Grandmother of Tony, Kara, Alex, Amilio, and Adriana. Also, survived by Fur Babies Kilo, and Jade. Cheryl also leaves behind her Precious Cat MaMa Kitty. The family has selected to have a Cremation with a Memorial...

Feb 12, 2018

Rogelio Zapata-Alfaro (Roger) of Detroit, died February 12, 2018. Roger leaves behind his daughters; Trina (Mike) Munoz and Amaya Alfaro. Granchildren; Amaria Alfaro, Chester Lewadoski & Angel Alfaro. Great grandchild Virgilio Ruiz. Significant other, Diana Alfaro and his sister Martha. Roger loved his black Silverado, San Antonio Texas, all of his family, the Knights of Columbus and St. Anne's...

Feb 12, 2018

HOLLOWAY, KENNETH age 97 of Dearborn.

Passed away on February 12, 2018.

Beloved husband of Fran Holloway.

Dear father of Kenneth Jr. and Paul.

Brother of Erla Giessing.

Uncle of Drs. Patricia and Michael Phelps.

Memorial service at 11:00AM Tuesday, February 20, 2018 in the chapel at...

Feb 11, 2018

Patricia Ibbetson, 83, of Taylor, Michigan passed away February 11th, 2018 at her home.

Patricia was the beloved mother of Bruce Ibbetson and Michael (Marci) Ibbetson.

Cherished grandmother of Megan, Brianne, Joshua, Samantha, and Erin.

Caring great-grandmother to Mason, James, Brendon, Adrian, Blake, Kylie, and Kai.

Treasured sister to Rosemary, John,...

Feb 10, 2018

Donald Shipp, age 76, passed away February 10, 2018. Beloved Husband of Kathleen. Dearest Father to Roger Shipp, Cynthia (Gerard) LaPrairie, Barbara (Rory) Clark, Annette (Duane) Russow, and Martha Shipp (David Wickens). Dear Grandfather of 11, Great-Grandfather of 3. Brother of the late Jimmie Shipp, and Marion Mousseau. Funeral service will be Friday, 10am February 16th at the Taylor Chapel...

Feb 10, 2018

Ralph Lynn Jones born 4-1-1959 to Jimmy Jones and Darlene Jones(Fitzgerald), left this earth Saturday evening, the 10th of February 2018. He was a father of 4 children, married twice. He was the oldest of Darlene's children, with 2 sisters, Rachelle  Jacobs- Eppert and Missy(Melissa) and 1 brother, Frankie. He will be remembered at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph Rd....

Feb 9, 2018

Roberta D. Jones 77 of Dearborn passed away Feb 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Francis R. Jones, Jr. Loving mother of Karen (Steven) Schaller. Proud grandmother of Katherine and Finnegan.  Dear sister of Judith Pratt. Visitation Monday 1-8pm at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Dearborn Chapel. Service Tuesday, 11am at the funeral home.

Feb 9, 2018

Walter A. Roney, Dearborn, born January 1, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan.  Passed away February, 9, 2018 at age 99. Business Executive, Graduate of the University of Detroit. Founder of the Fairlane Club Dearborn, Michigan. Served on President Eisenhower's Small Business Advisory Panel. Trucking executive and property developer. Member of World's Presidents Organization. Served as Chairman of the Young Presidents...

Feb 9, 2018

Piernick, Matthew  age 72. Updated Memorial Service Information:

Matthew L Piernick, aged 72, passed away in his home in Dearborn Heights on Feb 9, 2018 after an inspiring, hard-fought, 12 year battle with lung cancer.  Matt was defined by the people in his life - he cared deeply about his family and made friends with everyone he...

Feb 7, 2018

Richard Johnny Fryz originally from Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on the 7th of February, 2018. He was 76 years old. Beloved Husband of Sandra for 54 years. Dearest Father of Rick Jr. (Tracey), Randy (Laura), Renae (Kip) Etheridge, Rusty (Erin), and the late Ryan. Cherished Brother of Joann and Robert. He is also survived by 12 loving Grand Children. Funeral...

Feb 7, 2018

Dearborn, MI 2/7/2018, age 86 loving wife of the late Rev. Dr. Alvin Kauffman. Loving mother of Karen (Andy) Emler of Lincoln Park, MI and Eric (Julie) Kauffman of Noblesville, IN.  She was born in Jonesville, SC to the late Dean and Colleen Fowler Scott, the second of three children in 1931.

Sara graduated from Jonesville H.S.,...

Feb 5, 2018

Camilla Binell, February 5, 2018. Age 101 Beloved wife of the late Mario. Loving mother of Carolyn Witte (Ronald), Judith Barbour (Dr. Marty) and Bob Binell (Martha). Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass Monday, 11:00am at St. Kateri Catholic Church (16101 Rotunda, Dearborn). Gathering at Church 10:30am. Visitation Sunday, 2-8pm at the Dearborn Chapel of...