Obituaries

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,...

Dec 19, 2016

LAPHAM, Maryann V. Loving wife of the late William Lapham. Dearest mother of Bill (Stefanie Newman) Lapham. Proud grandmother of Asher Lapham. Cherished aunt of Barbara (John) Hartman and the late Gregory Dreyer. Beloved great-aunt of Jeffrey Paul Skinner. A memorial mass will be held at St. Kateri Catholic Church of Dearborn, 16101 Rotunda Drive, on Friday, January 6th...

Dec 17, 2016

Cornell, Ellis. Age 69 of Dearborn passed away on December 17, 2016. Son of the late Gordon and Vera Cornell. Survived by many cherished cousins. Ellis will be missed by all of his friends and family. Visitation will be held on December 26th, 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. The funeral service...

Dec 17, 2016

Lee, Geraldine Mae.  Passed away December 17, 2016.  Age 87.  Loving wife of the late Willard J. Lee. Beloved mother of Karen Brothers (Michael) and Garry Lee (Laura). Dearest grandmother of Daniel Lee and Terra Hassan (Dr. Ali).  Great grandmother of Christian Lee, Alexander Umbarger, Elliana Hassan and Laith Hassan. Dear sister of Suzanne Davis, Eileen Fox and the late...

Dec 16, 2016

Szelag, Mary L. Passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016,  Age 62. Loving wife of David Szelag.  Beloved mother of Frank and Steven. Dear sister of Matthew, Anthony and Patrina. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Constance Catholic Church, (21555 Kinyon St., Taylor) Gathering from 10:30 a.m. Rosary Monday evening. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery, Flat Rock.

Dec 14, 2016

Jacqueline A. Larese, 88, passed away on December 14, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late Bruno Larese.

Cherished mother of James (Marilyn) Larese, Richard (Audrey) Larese and Laura (Steven) Dyas.

Loving grandmother of James, Andrea (Eric), RJ, Danny, Kristina (Jason) and Derrick.

Dearest great-grandmother of Kylie, Adeline...

Dec 12, 2016

SHARP, Todd Steven                       Age 56                  Of Taylor, Michigan

Loving husband of Jody.Beloved father of Melissa (Anthony) Sindone, Andrew (Katie) Crow, Daniel (Meredith) Crow.

Dearest Pappy to Gemma and Owen.

Son of Annie Sharp and the late Harry Sharp.

Brother of Lori Talbot.

Uncle of Anna Talbot.

Leaves behind his companion Brandie.

Todd was passionate about his family and friends. His grandchildren gave him great joy.

Todd was very...

Dec 12, 2016

POWER, Kevin    Age 49   of Taylor, Michigan Loving father of Ryan Jack Powers and James Russell Powers. Dear son of Shirley Powers Beloved brother of Raymond Powers and Bonnie Hampton. Ex husband of Tracy Kelly Ann Davis. Uncle of Donna Jo Leon, Lisa Ann Hampton and Robert Mark Hampton Jr.  Also left behind many friends.

Dec 12, 2016

In loving memory of Paul Ralph Dawson (77). Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away of natural causes early Monday morning. An avid lover of sports, but supported the Detroit Tigers & Detroit Lions. The Tigers being his favorite. A kind hearted person with a very strong will and personality. He will be missed by all that knew him....

Dec 12, 2016

Evelyn (Sweeney) Foren, 85, of Dearborn, dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, died Monday, Dec. 12.

She was a fiercely proud and devoted mother/grandmother/great-grandmother who was deeply loved by her many family members for her values, sense of humor, and honesty. She and husband, Jack, were also wonderful role models for their 64-year marriage.

She...

Dec 10, 2016

Rose V. Hansen, age 77, December 10, 2016 Beloved wife of Max. Dearest mother of Dennis, Chris, Glenn and Eric.  Step-mother of Kathleen, Susan and Jill. Loving grandmother of 10. Precious great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Victor Sztorc and Edward Stork. Funeral Service Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 10:00 A.M. Visitation from 9:30A.M. until time of service at St....

Dec 6, 2016

Eleanor B. Morris Age 98  December 6, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Clark.

Dearest mother of the late James.

Dear mother-in-law of Mary.

Loving grandmother of Joanne and Jeffrey.

Precious great-grandmother of Korey and...

Dec 6, 2016

BARTNIK, Valentine Ann Age 90 of Detroit, Michigan passed away on December 6, 2016 after a courageous six month battle with terminal cancer. She was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Peter and Josephine (Potok) Pasciak in Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Edward Bartnik. Cherished mom of Terri (Jerry) Wale of Waterford, MI and the late Linda...

Dec 6, 2016

Davis, Patsy R.      Passed away on Dec 6, 2016.  Age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dear mother of Jeri Dihle, Norma Crouch (Ken), Timothy Davis, Beth Davis and Daniel Davis (Janice).  Loving grandmother of Gerald, Kenneth, Mitchell, Gregory, Martin, Mallory and Dempsey and great grandmother of Dustin, Summer, Alexandria, Chloe, Kelly, Nathan, Brandon, Hannah, Daisy,...

Dec 5, 2016

O'SADA, Joyce December 5th, 2016 of Dearborn. Loving wife of Al O'Sada. Beloved mother of Brad O'Sada, Kim Briffa, Krista O'Sada, Kerry (Leo) Mendez. Dearest grandmother of Rachele O'Sada, Hayley O'Sada, Alyssa O'Sada, Vita Mendez, and Cruz Mendez. A memorial service will be held at the Dearborn Chapel of  Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Please call 313-561-1500 for...

Dec 5, 2016

John Alexander "Jack" Sommerville passed peacefully at his home on December 5, 2016, with his loving wife of 60 years, Helen, by his side. John was born April 27, 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan, to Robert and Jessie Sommerville of Motherwell, Scotland. He was a wonderful father and lifelong role model to: Sharon (Steve Seyferth), Robert (Terri), David...

Dec 5, 2016

Clarence "Phil" Downey

Age 62, December 5, 2016

Beloved husband of Alice Downey.

Dearest father of James (Judy), Amanda (Eric) Robinson, Krystina (Fraser) Sulatycki, Thomas, Candice (John) Guffey and Sara.

Dear grandfather of Lucian, Jacob, Eliza, Austin, Mia, and Henry.

Dec 4, 2016

Freeburn, Lois E.  Passed away on Decemeber 4, 2016. Age 99. Beloved wife of Claude Freeburn. Loving mother of Judith Cole (Gary) and Bonnie Gerrity. Dearest grandmother of Kelly Cole and Patrick Gerrity, and great grandmother of Annabel Gerrity. Dear sister of Frances Robbins. Memorial Service Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan...

Dec 4, 2016

Gerry Mills Age 85  December 4, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Ralph.

Dearest mother of Lori (Larry) Collinash, Ralph John III (Trina), Mark (Laura) and the late Kathy Ann.

Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 4.

Also survived by...

Dec 3, 2016

SNYDER, Barbara December 3rd, 2016.  Age 84 of Dearborn Heights. Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Debra Ober, Denise (Dale) Ochs, and Daniel Lizura. Proud grandmother of Dawn (Sean) Andonian, Christopher (Amy) Ober, Eric Ober, Ryan (Kate) Ochs, and Jason (Kathy) Ochs. Cherished great-grandmother of Jocelyn, Andrew, Ava, Jacqueline, Haley, Brooke, and Kelsey. Visitation will...