Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Carol Anne Kowal, 79, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on April 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with Stage IV breast cancer.

Born on June 5, 1945, in Syracuse, New York, Carol was the daughter of Alfred and Virginia Bice. She graduated from Melvindale High School in 1963 and went on to build a fulfilling career,...

Apr 17, 2025

Carol Dawn Houston passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 79.

Carol was born on September 21, 1945, she lived a joyful, generous, and creative life. A true nurturer in every sense, she had a green thumb that could bring any garden to life and a gift for baking that filled her home with...

Apr 16, 2025

Bernadette "Bernie" McKernan, age 61, of Wayne, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home after a life devoted to faith, family, and service.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Bernie attended St. Andrew's Catholic School and began her professional journey in banking, where she worked for over 20 years.  Never one to stop learning, she went on to earn...

Apr 15, 2025

Beloved husband of Barb, his high school sweetheart, married for 46 Years. They met in church youth group and started dating in 11th grade.  Family was everything to Jim . . Loving father of Michael (Megan) and Eric (Colleen). Dearest grandfather of Bobby, Allie, Jack, Henry and Noah. Dear brother of Gwyn Jones and the late Nancy Middlestead; and...

Apr 15, 2025

Joseph Hayes passed away on April 15, 2025 at the age of 57. Beloved father of Jodie Hayes. Loving son of Roger and the late Peggy Hayes. Dearest brother of Bill (Gabrielle), Roger, Brenda, Holly, and Shirley. Cherished boyfriend of Suann. He will be deeply missed.

Private services to be held.

Apr 15, 2025

Richard Simms passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of Nancy of 65 wonderful years.

Loving father of Rick (Liz), Dennis (Sandy), Mike (Sandy), and Mark (Shannon).

Caring grandfather of Ricky (Kelley), Jessie (Julius), Janelle (Pete), Rachel (Zane), Trent, Trevor, Tyler (Jasmine), Sydney (Alex), Jake, and Brooklyn....

Apr 15, 2025

George Stalnaker passed on April 15, 2025 at the age of 63.

George loved comic book such as Batman and Spiderman.  He also loved to draw, his favorite was drawing Power Rangers. George brought love to everyone he met. If you knew him, you would have all the Love in the world just knowing him. Having George...

Apr 13, 2025

Born on July 14, 1945 in Youngstown, Ohio to the parents of Robert and Julia. Robert Graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a member of the Triangle Fraternity. In September of 1966 he joined the NROTC and eventually enlisting with the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Once completing his obligation with the Navy, Robert...

Apr 12, 2025

Maureen O'Brien passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025 at the age of 67 years.

Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 22456 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Mi., 48124, 313-561-1500 has been honored to take care of Mrs. O'Brien.

Family is writing full obituary which will be coming soon.

Apr 10, 2025

Jennie C. Zimnicki passed away on April 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Beloved mother of Allen (Pam) Tajak and Barbara (Ricky) Pistor. Loving grandmother of Rebecca, Joshua (Jessica), James, Caitlin (Brandon), and Steven. Cherished great grandmother of Elias and Audriana. Dearest sister of Betty (Tom) Mattis and Robert Freno. Jennie is preceded in death by her first...

Apr 9, 2025

Loretta C. Smith passed away on April 9, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved sister of John (Beverly) Perry. She will be deeply missed.

Apr 9, 2025

Sharon Dennis March 31, 1949 – April 9, 2025

Sharon Dennis, age 76, passed on April 9, 2025. Born on March 31, 1949, in Wyandotte, Michigan, Sharon brought light, laughter, and love to everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Sharon was the daughter of the late Louella and Kenneth Wise. She is the Loving wife...

Apr 8, 2025

Bertha A. Weiss passed away on April 8, 2025 at the age of 97. Beloved aunt of Karl (Doreen) Fava. Loving great aunt of Emily (Joey) Arcuri, and Molly Fava. God mother of Sheri (Dale) Moore. Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Frederick Weiss, her son John Weiss, her sister Maryjane (Emil) Fava, and nephew Vincent Fava....

Apr 8, 2025

Edward Stanley Bank passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2025 at the age of 85.

Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Michigan, 313-561-1500 is honored to be handling the arraignments for Mr. Bank.

Apr 7, 2025

Frank Lacca of Taylor, passed on April 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Husband of the late Marilyn. Dear Father of Jason L. Lacca, Mrs Sharon Maples and Frank M Lacca. Grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 9.

A Memorial Gathering will be held for Frank on Saturday, April 12 from 1:00 until 3:00pm with...

Apr 6, 2025

Susan L. Cortese sadly passed away on April 6, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Cortese Sr. Loving mother of Salvatore Cortese Jr. and Tony Cortese. Cherished sister of Pauline, Dorothy, Mike, and the late Judy.

Sue loved everyone. She was the most kind hearted and caring person, always putting everyone...

Apr 5, 2025

Camille Ann DiPaola passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Rocco DiPaola. Loving mother of Rochelle (the late Martin) Shipway, Richard (Maureen) DiPaola, Kenneth DiPaola, Cary DiPaola, Gregory DiPaola, and the late Laura Pauley. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Tephany) Raymond, Jessica (Brian) Evola, Lauren DiPaola, Natasha DiPaola, Kyle DiPaola,...

Apr 5, 2025

Margaret "Peggy" Gene Oz passed away on April 5, 2025 at the age of 67. Beloved sister of Kenneth (Karen) Oz, James (Nancy) Oz, David (Carol Sue) Oz, and Susan (Scott) Kleam. Loving aunt of Michelle (Chris), Kali (Brad), Logan (Jaycee), Vanessa, Melissa, Stephen, and Valerie. Cherished great aunt of Edie, Kayleigh, Dempsey, Arden, Camden, and one more on...

Apr 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of S. Jay Novak on April 3rd, 2025. Born on October 4, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Jay is survived by his loving wife, Ann Novak; his daughter Kathryn (Daniel) McKenna, his sons Jay (Jane) Novak, Brian (Elizabeth Grutza)...

Apr 2, 2025

June Alice Cunningham, age 72 passed on April 2, 2025. June was a woman of remarkable strength and resilience, whose life touched everyone who knew her.

Sadly, she was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Eleanor Alberts, and her daughter, Lisa Cunningham. Also by siblings Judy (Chuck) Spencer, Richard Alberts, Ronald Alberts and Arnold Lemerand....