Obituaries

Jan 2, 2017

Taylor, Alvilda Born on December 20, 1915 in Bell Buckle TN, the daughter of Omar and Amy (Trail) Crosslin. The family moved to Detroit in 1928, when she was 13 years old. She married Wm. Wade Taylor on July 22, 1939. Wade predeceased her in 1986. They resided in Detroit until the early 1960's and moved to Dearborn for...

Jan 2, 2017

Church, Monika. January 2, 2017. Age 63 of Milan. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Horste Barth. Dear grandmother of Julian Tyron Barth and Justin Brian Barth. Memorial Service Saturday 5pm at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Gathering 2-9pm.

Jan 1, 2017

Donald F. Wells

Born in Monroe, Michigan to Frank and Christina (Bitmanek) Studenka.  Donald graduated from Monroe Catholic Central.  He attended the University of Toledo where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree.  Donald also attended University of Michigan, where he earned his Master of Business Administration degree.  He was a proud Army Veteran.  Donald was...

Dec 31, 2016

MORDA, ROMAN

Age 60

December 31, 2016

Beloved husband for 40 years of Michelle Morda.

Loving father of Bryan (Angie) Morda, Matt (Kortney) Morda, and Neil (Debra) Morda.

Cherished Opa of Collyn, Tyler, Savannah, Daisie, Sarah, Adriana and Adam.

Brother of Luba Morda and Daniel...

Dec 31, 2016

Toney, Julia Fay. December 31, 2016. Age 73 of Brighton. Beloved wife of Gary. Loving mother of Lori (Ken) Haneline, Kathy (Steven) Werns and Scott (Rebecca) Toney. Dear Nonny of Kirk, Evan and Caitlyn Haneline,  Nate, Nina, and Peter Werns and Dylan, Alec and Andrew Toney. Funeral Service Wednesday 11am at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Petereson Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday...

Dec 31, 2016

MORDA, ROMAN

Age 60

December 31, 2016

Beloved husband for 40 years of Michelle Morda.

Loving father of Bryan (Angie) Morda, Matt (Kortney) Morda, and Neil (Debra) Morda.

Cherished Opa of Collyn, Tyler, Savannah, Daisie, Sarah, Adriana and Adam.

Brother of Luba Morda and Daniel...

Dec 30, 2016

THOMAS, Billy Wayne of Taylor, MI        Age 59                  December 30, 2016

Beloved husband of MaryEllen

Loving father of Keith (Gretchen) Thomas, Michael (Heather) Rice,

Doreen (P.J.) Thomas, Nicholas (Crystal) Thomas, Phillip Earl Mulder.

Dearest grandfather of Emilee, Brittany, Autumn, Lance, Sophia, Faith, Haylee, Abby, Robert and Brooke.

Dear brother...

Dec 30, 2016

NORDSTROM, JEAN

December 30, 2016. Age 90.  Loving wife of the late Charles Nordstrom.

Beloved mother of Karen (the late Paul) Nevermann, David (Tamara) Nordstrom and Karl (Debra) Nordstrom.

Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Brian, Sara, Erik, Craig, Kirsten and Lisa.

Proud great grandmother of Iyla, Vivian, Bradley, Andrew, Declan,...

Dec 29, 2016

Josephine Lucia Santoro-Cialkowski, born May 02, 1917, died December 29, 2016 at 99 years old. Beloved wife of the late Barney Cialkowski. Loving mother of (Late) Michael (Susan) Cialkowski, Carol (Warren) Morris, John (Violet) Cialkowski. Beloved grandmother of Joseph (Christie) Cialkowski, Jeffrey (Kathy) Cialkowski, Cynthia (Bryan) Jenkins, Larry Lockhart, Michael (Paula) Lockhart, Dawn (Ray) Trejo, Steve Cialkowski and Jerry...

Dec 27, 2016

Linzie Lee Hunt Age 86 Beloved husband of the late Uthana. Loving father of Vicky (Dale) Miller and Gregory Hunt. Dearest grandfather of Kevin, Matthew, Chelsea, Jason, Jennie, Nick, Teresa, Eric & Jenn. Dear great-grandfather of 7. Loving brother of John Dee, Clinton, Carolyn and the late Mattie, Dolly, Molly, Bernice, Berdette, Roy & Peggy. Visitation Thursday, December...

Dec 27, 2016

Lillian Champagne Age 97 Beloved wife of the late Carl. Dearest mother of David, Pam, Judy, Kathy Ellis, Denise, Kevin (Joyce), Keith, and Carla (James) Keller. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2. Visitation Thursday, December 29, 2016, 5:00pm-9:00pm with Funeral Service Friday, December 30, 2016, 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800...

Dec 27, 2016

Robert Charles Johnston Age 81 Beloved husband of the late Clara. Dearest father of Danny (Mary), Joseph, Thomas (Allison) and the late Donny and the late Robert. Dear grandfather to many. Loving step-father of Wayne, Mike, Gary, Barry, Sheila, Melody and the late Sherise. Visitation Friday, December 30, 2016, 3:00pm-9:00pm with Funeral Service at 7:00pm at the Taylor...

Dec 26, 2016

William (Bill) T. Gorman passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2016, with his family at his side.  Survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Flora (Boccarossa), and sons William D. (Marla) and Mark (Mary). Bill loved his grandchildren, Melissa (Jason) Ide, Matthew (Kristy) Gorman, Andrew (Angelina) Gorman, Elizabeth Gorman,...

Dec 26, 2016

Paul David Bevins Age 69 Beloved husband of Linda. Dearest father of Paul David Bevins II, and Daryl (Angel) Bevins. Dear grandfather of Nickolas, Dustin, Tiffany, and Emily. Loving brother of Dorothy (Rickey) LeBlanc and Dudley (Treina) Bevins. Visitation Thursday, December 29, 2016, 1:00pm-9:00pm with Funeral Service Friday, December 30, 2016, 12:00noon at the Taylor Chapel of the...

Dec 23, 2016

Mary Jo Smith, age 61 of Lincoln park died December 23, 2016. Preceded in death by brother Tom Walsh. S urvived by her d aughters Deanna and Martha Smith, her parents Peter and Martha Walsh, her siblings Doug Walsh, Jim (Carolin) Walsh, Dan (Lisa) Walsh, Debby (Kerry) Jampsa, and Mike (Jane) Walsh. And many nieces and nephews, and her long...

Dec 23, 2016

Jordan Michael Samuels Son of Sherrie and Wallace Samuels. Brother of Nathan and Ryan. Companion of Melissa. Father of Conner and Kyler. Visitation: Wednesday 2 to 8pm and Thursday 12 to 8pm. Service: Friday 11:00 A.M. Burial at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.

Dec 22, 2016

Charles E. Orbecky Age 73 Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty", for 52 years. Dearest father of Kimberly (Greg) Przesmycki and Matt (Kristen) Orbecky. Dear grandfather of Bradley and Spencer. Retired from Ford Motor Company.  In retirement he enjoyed many activities such as golfing, bowling, kayaking and gardening. Visitation Monday, December 26, 2016, 1:00pm-8:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson...

Dec 22, 2016

Yenkel, Lois Lois Yenkel of  Dearborn, Michigan passed away on December 22, 2016 at the age of 79. Loving wife of Raymond Yenkel. Beloved mother of Raymond E. Yenkel, Marc (Cindy) Yenkel, and Julie (Don) Mascot. Dearest grandmother of Jeff  Yenkel, Jennifer (Nick) Stoutenburg, Hilary Mascot, and Christa Mascot. Cherished great grandmother of Owen Strieff and Aubrie Stoutenburg. Visitation will...

Dec 21, 2016

LEIMBACH, Mary Lee of Dearborn, MI passed away December 21st, 2016. Loving wife of the late Franklin Leimbach. Beloved mother of Franklin (Linda) Leimbach Jr. and Michelle (Terry) Christian. Proud grandmother of Jason (Stacy) Leimbach. Cherished great-grandmother of Hope, Kate, and Keri. A memorial service will be held in the spring at Mariner's Church of Detroit. Please call The Dearborn...

Dec 20, 2016

Esper, James A., loving father and grandfather, age 90, of Dearborn, MI, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2016. He retired from Ford Motor Company – Dearborn after 42 years as Safety Engineer. Preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Ann Turner. Survived by his wife Doris and seven children, Karen, Tom, Diane, Kathy, Nancy, Mary Kay (Jim) Gendron,...