Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Michael Glover

Michael Glover

Mar 26, 2026

Michael Lane Yurko Glover, born January 3, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away leaving behind a legacy of intelligence, kindness, and deep devotion to family and community. She was the beloved daughter of Dr. Leonard E. Yurko and Charlotte M. Yurko.

In her early years, Michael was raised in Follansbee, West Virginia, where she lived with...

Carolyn E. Kennedy

Carolyn E. Kennedy

Mar 26, 2026

Carolyn Elanor Kennedy, of Taylor, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2026, at the age of 91.

She was the loving mother of Darrell (Rhonda), of North Carolina, and Brian, of Lincoln Park, and the proud grandmother of Kimberly, Katie, James Robert, Christine, Michael, Jason, Derrick, Dustin, Matthew, Heather, Kelly, and Brian, as well as...

William Howard Sund

William Howard Sund

Mar 24, 2026

William Howard Sund passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of Carol Lynn for over 65 wonderful blessed years.  Entombment with Army honors Tuesday March 31st, 2026 at Glen Eden Cemetery, 35667 Eight Mile W, Livonia, Mi. 48152. Private Services were entrusted to the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation...

Terrance Michael O'Neill

Terrance Michael O'Neill

Mar 23, 2026

Terrance Michael O'Neill, Age 80, passed away on March 23, 2026 in Taylor, Michigan. Loving father of Susan (Conrad), Mazuchowski, Scott (Kimberly) O'Neill, and John (Bettina) O'Neill. Devoted grandfather of Sarah (Marcel) McBride, Heather Mazuchowski, Tabitha (Brian) Wegrzyn, Samantha O'Neill, Angela (Noah Campbell) Zagar, Jesse O'Neill, Jamie O'Neill, and Joseph O'Neill. Great grandfather of Mason, Grayson, Payton, Parker, Miles,...

Harlan Wayne Elmore

Harlan Wayne Elmore

Mar 22, 2026

Harlan Wayne Elmore, born on June 13th, 1935 in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, passed away on March 22nd, 2026 in Taylor, Michigan.

Harlan lived a life rooted in a deep appreciation for the outdoors. An avid sportsman, he found great joy in hunting and fishing, often tying his own fly-fishing lures with care and skill. He loved camping...

Joseph James Lutton

Joseph James Lutton

Mar 21, 2026

Joseph Lutton "Joe" passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community. He was the beloved son of Alva and Nel Lutton. His father, Alva, served as the first Fire Chief of Taylor Township, and his mother, Nel, was the Director of Taylor...

Chris Eric Gorde

Chris Eric Gorde

Mar 21, 2026

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Beverly Mytkowski

Beverly Mytkowski

Mar 20, 2026

Beloved daughter of the Late Leona Mytkowski.

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday March 25th at St. Constance Catholic Church at 11am, 21555 Kinyon, Taylor, Michigan. She will be in-state at 10:30am Burial will be at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Joe David Scott

Joe David Scott

Mar 20, 2026

Joe David Scott, a long time teacher and educator passed away peacefully on March 20th. 2026 at the age of 80

Joe will be in-state Friday, March 27th. 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, 22430 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 at 10:30 AM until time of mass 11:00 AM. Family has entrusted Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

Larry Boerman

Larry Boerman

Mar 20, 2026

Larry Boerman, age 90, went home to heaven on March 20, 2026, with his beloved wife Joanne by his side—just as she had been for nearly 70 years.

Larry's life was centered on the people he loved most. He leaves behind his children: Beverly Boerman; Paul (Joy) Boerman; Judith (Ross) Pursifull; and Janeen (Gary) Lemke. He was...

Darlene Moore

Darlene Moore

Mar 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gwen "Darlene" Moore, who left her earthly home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She is now reunited in Heaven with her family and our Heavenly Father.

Darlene was born on January 29, 1938, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Omer...

Rosalie Saye

Rosalie Saye

Mar 17, 2026

Rosalie Saye, 91, Taylor Michigan, passed peacefully on March 17, 2026.  Preceded in death by her husbands James Hansford "Bunk" Williams and James Edward "Jimmie" Saye.  Sister to the late Robert "Bob" Hardy (Betty) and the late Janice Mathews (the late Frank).  Loving mother to Jim, Carol (the late Donell), Claudia (Tim), and Kenny.  Beloved grandmother to the late...

Carol Fay Bartley

Carol Fay Bartley

Mar 14, 2026

Carol Fay Bartley, 53 years old, of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away on March 14th, 2026.

Carol is the loving mother of her two sons, Robert and Daniel Bartley. She always loved animals and made it her dream to become an official vet tech. Carol loved knitting, crocheting, and showing love and care for everyone who was...

Kathleen Gross

Kathleen Gross

Mar 14, 2026

Devoted wife to the late Dick Gross. Loving mother of Suzanne (Doug) Bury and the late Joe Beaudoin. Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth Bury and Meredith Amross. Dearest sister of George Miller and the late Betty Lodise. Cherished daughter of the late Hylda and Gerald Miller.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Lincoln Park Location of...

Nancy Lee Gladson

Nancy Lee Gladson

Mar 14, 2026

Full obituary coming soon.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Taylor Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Joan D. Pietrzen

Joan D. Pietrzen

Mar 7, 2026

Joan Diane (Bragg) Pietrzen, the beloved matriarch of our family, completed her journey here on earth on March 7, 2026 and has now rejoined our beloved and dearly missed father and Grandpa, Eugene Pietrzen.

How do you sum up almost 89 years of a life so well lived, and of someone so very loved? It is an...

Thomas Paul Hervoyavich

Thomas Paul Hervoyavich

Mar 6, 2026

Thomas P. Hervoyavich passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved brother of David Harvoy. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Pauline Hervoyavich, and his brother Paul Hervoyavich. Special friends of Gregory Van Dalen, Mike Gillaspie, and Kelly Gillaspie.

Thomas loved music, he played the guitar in his free time and...

Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Wheeler, age 98, long time resident of Dearborn, MI, beloved wife of the late Eugene, mother of David (JoAnn) and Bryan (Claudia), 4 grandchildren, Kathleen,  Lynn, Nicholas and Natalie and two great granddaughters Sylvia and Maggie as well as many nieces and nephews passed away on March 5, 2026.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents Mary...

Chelsea Cruz

Chelsea Cruz

Mar 3, 2026

Beloved daughter of Dave & Deborah Cruz. Loving sister of Marcia (Cruz) LeBar and the late Brian Cruz (deceased 2015). Dearest sister-in-law of Christopher LeBar. Dear aunt of Madison LeBar & Riley LeBar and Layla Cruz.  Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Maria Jessie Slayton

Maria Jessie Slayton

Mar 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Slayton

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Slayton, age 53, who passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Maria's presence lit up every room she entered.

Maria was truly the life of the party. She had a vibrant spirit, a contagious laugh,...

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