Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Roger Thomas Godfrey

Roger Thomas Godfrey

Feb 2, 2018

Roger T. Godfrey, 76, passed away this February 2nd, 2018 in Hampton, Virginia surrounded by his loving family. He spent his life and now rejoins his wife, Diane Kay, in eternal peace. Roger has 3 beloved children, Thomas Godfrey, James Godfrey, and Cheryl Spencer. Cherished grandfather of Rachel Slater and Krista Godfrey. Beloved great-grandfather to Dakota Tuten and Levi Tuten....

Patricia Theodora Krys

Patricia Theodora Krys

Jan 31, 2018

Patricia Theodora Krys passed away this January 31, 2018 in Taylor, Michigan. Beloved Wife of the late Raymond Krys. Treasured Mother of Kathyann Whitehouse, Paul Edward Krys, Jeanmarie Kidney (Patrick), Daniel Krys (Heather). She will also be missed by her six loving grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be held at the Howe Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel, 9800...

Carl C. Stewart

Carl C. Stewart

Jan 31, 2018

STEWART, Carl Beloved husband of the late Julia M. Stewart, for 33 years and Delores "Dee" Stewart. Loving Father of Donald (Annette), Kenneth (Susan), the late Wanda G., Donna, Deanna, Denise. Dearest Grandfather of Jonathan (Richelle) and Christopher. Loved Brother of the late Marie La Fever, Ralph Stewart, Raymond Stewart, Linnie Mae Hickey, Betty Rice, Vance Stewart, Luther Stewart and...

Imogene Parker

Imogene Parker

Jan 30, 2018

Imogene Parker, 75 of Melvindale, died peacefully January 30, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents Henry & Aitery McDowell and 3 brothers; Grady, Floyd & James. Survived by her beloved husband Bennie Joe Parker, 3 children; Michael (Jacquelyn) Parker, Randy (Cheryl) Parker & Regina (Harry) Loughran. Seven grandchildren; Bryan (Carrie) Parker, Christopher (Katelin) Capobianco, Stephanie (Chris) Gray, Brandon...

Dolores Joan Gordon

Dolores Joan Gordon

Jan 29, 2018

Dolores Joan Gordon, 92, passed away this January 29th, 2018 in Taylor, Michigan. She joins her husband Arthur in peaceful rest. Dolores had 5 beloved children, David (Pamela) Gordon, Suzanne (Keith) Bellmore, Polly (Jim) Snider, Marie Gordon, and the late Bud Gordon. She also had 7 treasured grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, February 1st from 3:00-9:00 pm...

Alexander William Haam

Alexander William Haam

Jan 29, 2018

Alexander Haam, age 24, passed away January 29, 2018. Beloved son of Lori and Casey Haam. Dear brother of Anneliese. Cherished grandson of Kenneth Berkstresser, Elsie Berkstresser, William (Madeline) Hamm and Barbara Etchells (Norbert Anderson). He also leaves behind the following bereaved family members:  Uncle Kenneth Berkstresser, Aunts Leslie Hill, Trish McCarthy (John), Mary Ann Parker, Eileen Burke (Tim); Cousins...

Hilda E. Hespen

Hilda E. Hespen

Jan 28, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Phillip J. Sr. Dear mother of Karen Kanniainen (Ken) and Phillip (Jacqueline). Grandmother of Lisa, Phillip and Alyssa. Great-grandmother of Elizabeth. Visitation Wednesday, 1-8pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue. Funeral Service Thursday 11:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn. Memorials can be made to the Asthma and...

Frank White, Sr.

Frank White, Sr.

Jan 28, 2018

Frank White Sr., 90, passed away this January 28th, 2018 in New Boston, Michigan surrounded by his loving family. Frank was married to his wife, Betty, for 62 blissful years. Together, they had 3 beloved children, Teresa (Kendall), Frank White Jr., and Kathleen (Terry) Paul. Proud grandfather to Jennifer Paul, Brittany Paul, Frank (Mea) White III, and Christopher White. Treasured...

Carmela Farrugia

Carmela Farrugia

Jan 27, 2018

Carmela Farrugia, age 93, passed away January 27, 2018. Loving wife of the late George. Dear mother of Antoinette (Dave) Mannix, Rose (Phil) Czech and Nancy (Paul) Czech. Proud grandmother David, Steven (Jackie), Theresa, Christopher, Brian, Michelle and Elaine and great grandmother of Brandon. Visitation will be at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel, Saturday from 2-8pm with a 7pm...

Dolores Rudnicki

Dolores Rudnicki

Jan 27, 2018

Rudnicki, Dolores C. Age 77 of Taylor 1-27-18 Beloved Wife of Frank for 55 years. Dearest Mother of Deborah (Tim) Simmons, David Rudnicki, and Darline (Kevin) Webster. Loving Grandmother of Shannon Simmons, Summer Breeze Simmons, and the late Shane Simmons. Also survived by many extended family members. The family has selected a private family farewell with a cremation to follow....

Norman B. Chapel Jr.

Norman B. Chapel Jr.

Jan 25, 2018

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, 3:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave.  Memorial gathering Saturday 1-3 p.m.

Michael J. Tomasic

Michael J. Tomasic

Jan 24, 2018

January 24, 2018. Age 63. Loving son of the late Blaz and Florence. Beloved father of Stephanie Grabowski (Brian) and Daniel Tomasic (Rachael). Dearest grandfather of Liam and Jacob. Dear brother of Jeanne (Christopher) Scanlon, Robert (Jody), Cynthia, Thomas and Andrew. Visitation Friday, February 2, 1-8pm. Service Saturday, February 3 at 10:00am at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...

Irene Madar

Irene Madar

Jan 24, 2018

Irene Katherine (Reuter) Madar , 96, of Dearborn, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018. She was born on September 26, 1921 in Belleville, MI, the daughter of Anthony and Ida (Theisen) Reuter. She graduated from Belleville High School in 1939, from Michigan State Normal College (now Eastern Michigan University) in 1943 with a Bachelor's degree and subsequently...

Renee Grace Tank

Renee Grace Tank

Jan 24, 2018

Renee Grace Tank, 68, passed away this January 24th, 2018 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Renee was a loving wife to the late Robert Tank. Dearest mother of Kelly (Steve) Heath and Kitty (Billy) Mascaro. Cherished grandmother to  Shane (Morgan), Kierstin, Sarah, Makenna, and Ethan. Beloved great-grandmother of Chloe and Easton. Treasured sister of Leroy, Sandra (Ted), Carol (Joe), Deanna (Ralph),...

Kenneth John O'Connor Jr.

Kenneth John O'Connor Jr.

Jan 22, 2018

Kenneth J. O'Connor Jr., 41, passed away this January 22nd, 2018 in Dearborn, Michigan. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth O'Connor for 13 years of blissful marriage. Caring father to Tessa Thornton, Kenneth O'Connor III, Alexander Thornton, and Brandon O'Connor. Treasured brother to Joseph (Kelly) Dumoulin, Judy Kerr, James (Heather) Helton, and the late Shawn O'Connor. Cherished son of...

Adam Philip Goniea

Adam Philip Goniea

Jan 20, 2018

Adam P. Goniea, 34, passed away this January 20th, 2018 in Romulus, Michigan. Adam was the beloved father of Christopher, Ian, and Oliver. A caring brother to Heather (Steven) Atherton. A cherished son to Donita and Philip Goniea. And a treasured family member and friend to so many more. Visitation services for Adam will be held this Wednesday, January 24th,...

Mary Striewski

Mary Striewski

Jan 20, 2018

Mary Diane (Lenk) Striewski, 89 of Lincoln Park, died January 20, 2018. Preceded in death by her, her parents Ethel & Albert Lenk, beloved husband Karl Striewski and brothers Raymond, Kenneth & Carl. Survived by her loving daughter Gayle (Mike) Tackett, grandsons Ryan (Claudia) & Jeremy Tackett. Great grandchildren Anna, Amos and Asher, and her brother Roy Lenk. Mary...

Donna Lee Foster

Donna Lee Foster

Jan 20, 2018

Donna Lee Foster December 19,1938 - January 20,2018 Cherished Mother of Brent(Rhonda), Jeff, Kelli(Tom)Kilduff and Chad Grammy of Robby, Jennifer, Christy, Adam, Jordan(Joel), Brittany, Ryan, Garrett, Sydney, Justin, Jeffrey, Hayden, Gabriel, Pierce and Leo Loving Great Grammy Dear Sister of Marlene, Karen and the Late Jan Visitation Monday 4-8 at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel 9800 S. Telegraph Rd....

Michael Reynolds

Michael Reynolds

Jan 19, 2018

Michael Reynolds passed away on January 19, 2018 at the age of 64.

He leaves behind his daughter Sherry (William) Lefler and her 4 children, daughter  Michelle (Dave) Bussiere  and their children David, Madison and Abrielle and son Chris Reynolds.

Survived by his siblings George(Mary) Rowader, Fred(Jan) Reynolds, Linda (Scotty) Curran, Carol (Paul) Wiljanen, Claudia...

Edward Janos Papp

Edward Janos Papp

Jan 18, 2018

PAPP, Edward Janos Age 36 of Brownstown Twp., MI Beloved son of Janos (Lynn) Papp and the late Margaret. Dearest father of Tristan, Zoe and Lyla. Loving brother of Crystal (Robert) Young, Amy, Darrius and Dakota, Elizabeth McCarter and Desiree. Dear uncle of Courtney, Caleb, Chloe, Caden, Bobby and Logan. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins...

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