Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Margaret Wolney
Jun 28, 2026
Margaret Wolney of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on June 28, 2026 at the age of 82.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph Wolney.
Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Wolney, Michelle (Mike) Humbles, Marc (Jennifer E.) Wolney, and Todd (Jennifer A.) Wolney.
Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Katrina) Humbles, Kristen (Joe) Roden, Erin Wolney, Sarah (Patrick) Gyetvay, Sinjin Wolney, Casey (Jesse) Rice, Natalie Wolney, Kathryn...
Darrell "Tope" Topel
Jun 27, 2026
Darrell H Topel ~ Tope
Born April 11,1945 in Toledo, Ohio
Passed away June 27th,2026, at his home in Dearborn, Michigan with family by his side.
Son of the Late Henry & Lucille Topel of Toledo, Ohio
Husband of the Late Christine A Topel (Smarch). They married July 31st,1970.
Darrell was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. After graduating from University of Toledo with a...
Patricia Diane Klosky
Jun 27, 2026
Patricia Diane Klosky, 79, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home, June 27, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Charles Nagy.
Patricia was born in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Jennie (Conti) Klosky. She is survived by her godson Jon James and his family.
Susan Marie Campbell
Jun 25, 2026
Susan Campbell, Age 69 of Dearborn Michigan passed away the evening of June 25, 2026.
Susan grew up in Dearborn Heights, Mi with her parents Casmir and Sophia, and her four siblings Casmir Jr, Richard, Robert, and Louise.
Susan received her Bachelor’s degree from Madonna University and was passionate in her Catholic faith with over 30 years of service to the church...
Rosemary K. Thompson
Jun 24, 2026
Beloved wife of James (deceased). Dear mother of James Thompson, Susan Ferrier (Mark - deceased), Carol Deckert (Michael) and John Thompson (Lisa). Grandmother (Nana) of Vincent, Jake, Michelle, Rachel, Christina, Samantha, James “J.P.”, Lauren, Alexandra and Kristin. Great Grandmother (Nana Grande) of Beckett, Jessie, Juliet, August, Reese and Lainey.
Youngest sister of the late John Oliver, Mary Fucile, Sam Oliverio, Russell...
Mary K. Cieslak
Jun 24, 2026
Mary Kathleen Cieslak (nee Haggerty) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters.
Born April 4, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, Mary lived a selfless life filled with love and laughter.
She attended St. Martin School in Detroit from K-12, and is truly a life-long Cadet.
She was a beloved parishioner of St. Maria Goretti Church, formerly...
Yvonne Hudak
Jun 23, 2026
Yvonne Estelle Deman was born in Ray Center, Michigan, on March 9th, 1930 to John and Anna Deman. She is predeceased by her parents, her sisters, Anne Olmstead and Mary Deman, and her brothers Samuel Deman, John Deman (Evelyn), Paul DeMan (Marie), Donald Deman (Norma), James DeMan (Evelyn), Henry Deman (Viola), Harold DeMan (Gladys), and Robert Deman, and her daughter...
Mary Hoover
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Hoover, 68, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Mary was born January 26, 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jeffrey, a daughter, Emily, and her parents. Mary is survived by four children, Magan, Jeffrey, Jack, and Patrick, a sister, Judith (Bill) Greba, and a granddaughter, Nora.
A full obituary will be posted when...
Bonnie Lee Laskey
Jun 20, 2026
Bonnie Lee Laskey, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was a devoted wife, partner, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her legacy is marked by love, kindness, strength and selflessness.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert H. Laskey, with whom she shared a life of love, family, travel and...
William A. Sneller
Jun 20, 2026
Sneller, William Albert. Entered into rest on June 20, 2026. Age 96. Beloved husband of Joyce Holden. Loving father of Kathleen Sneller and step father of Jeff Holden. Brother of Joe Sneller, Jean Cummins, Frank Sneller, James Sneller, Nancy Waara, Fred Palosaari, Donald Palosaari, David Palosaari, Mary Jorgenson, Paul Palosaari, and the late Lawrence Sneller, Robert Palosaari, Richard Palosaari, Henry...
James Robert Woodyard
Jun 16, 2026
James R. Woodyard, 89, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1936, James (Jim) lived a life marked by dedication to his family, quiet strength, and enduring love for those closest to him. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, EmmaJean Woodyard, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage, companionship, and...
Sharon Louise Szwaluk
Jun 15, 2026
Sharon passed after a series of long debilitating illnesses. She was wife to Dan, preceded in death by parents Edward and Joesphine Sulich sibling to James, Paulette and Russel & ( wife ) Rozanne. Aunt to Cari ( Joe husband ) Scott (Helayna wife ) Amy ( Marco Husband ) Josh (Emily wife ) and Sarah. Sharon was a licensed...
William Rufus Yeager
Jun 14, 2026
William "Bill" Rufus Yeager, 73, passed away at home on June 14, 2026. He was born January 7th, 1953, the son of William and Marjorie Yeager.
Private family services have been held and the family has chosen to have Bill cremated.
Marilyn E. McCreery
Jun 14, 2026
Marilyn Erline McCreery was born May 9, 1941, in Effingham County, Georgia to Milton and Ida Erline (Seckinger) McCreery.
She is survived by her children Joseph (Diane) McCreery and Donna McCreery.
Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She also worked at K-Mart for over 20 years.
We will miss her.
Eugene Paul Miller
Jun 13, 2026
Eugene Paul Miller, 79, of Dearborn passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1947, the son of Paul and Irene (Schena) Miller.
Eugene is survived by his four loving children, Paul (Elizabeth), Rosemary, AnneMarie, and Lauren, and his grandchildren, Adam Miller, Anna Miller, and Alena Miller, siblings, Al Miller, Ken Miller, and Mary Farnstrom. He...
Dorothy M. Belden
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy M. Belden, born September 24th, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan passed away peacefully at age 91 on June 9th, 2026 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Daughter of Viola (Rase) and George Bock. Widow of Lelan Belden. Survived by two daughters; Annette (Daniel) Erdmann and Janet (George) Paschke. Predeceased by one granddaughter, Stacy (9-2021) and survived by five grandchildren; Jennifer, Melissa, Jamie...
Linda H.E. Greeff-Hansen
Jun 8, 2026
Private Cremation Services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Anthony "Tony" Niemiec
Jun 8, 2026
Anthony Niemiec, a proud Army veteran, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on April 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to Anthony and Stella Niemiec, Anthony—known affectionately as "Tony"—led a life marked by dedication, both to his country and to the simple joys that brought him happiness throughout the years.
Tony’s devotion to bowling was legendary. He bowled in leagues well...
Michael R. Branum
Jun 6, 2026
Michael Branum passed away on June 6, 2026. Loving father of Alicia DeBolt, Michael C. Alexandrou and Justin Alexandrou. Beloved stepfather to Christine Ambrose, Tara Barnett, Troy Omey, and Mabel Shah. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Seth, Alexis, Aiden, Landon, Elijah, Joey, Bryan, Kyra, Brooke, Faith, Leonidas, Jayden, Ethan, and Nevaeh. Dearest son of Jeanette Munie. Beloved brother of Lynn D....
James F. Xuereb
Jun 4, 2026
James Francis Xuereb,
Born August 14th 1967-June 3rd 2026. He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan, and lived there most of his life. He lived in Allen Park, Michigan when he passed.
James was born to Virginia Xuereb (McIntyre) and Joseph Xuereb. James is survived by his son, James A Xuereb (Kim), and daughter, Sabrina A Xuereb. James Xuereb is also...
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