Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Richard Walter Pichler
Jul 20, 2025
Passed away peacefully at the age of 94 in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Iris Pichler. Loving father of Kathryn (Matt) Borden, Gerald Pichler, Shari Barich and the late Michael. Also survived by 3 loving grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 1 niece. Visitation Thursday, July 24th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of the...
Carrie Ann Ruth
Jul 18, 2025
Carrie Ann Ruth (née McQuaid) age 67, passed away on July 18, 2025, in Dearborn, Michigan. Born on June 19, 1958, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Carrie's journey was one of dedication, love, and quiet strength. Carrie spent her career initially with animals. Helping open the first Premier Pet Supply in Beverly Hills, Michigan....
Vickie Sue Rutherford
Jul 18, 2025
Vickie Sue Rutherford passed away on July 18, 2025.
Beloved daughter of Marjorie and the late Hugh Rutherford.
Loving sister of Kenneth Rutherford, Belinda Rutherford, Barton Rutherford, Susan Aspden and the late Robert Rutherford.
Cherished aunt of Keith (Melanie) Parker, Kenneth Rutherford Jr. and several other nieces and nephews.
Vickie was...
Mary Hoffmann
Jul 18, 2025
Mary Ann Hoffmann March 25, 1940 – July 18, 2025
Mary Ann Hoffmann, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her sons. Born on March 25, 1940, in Dearborn, Michigan, Mary Ann spent her childhood there and later built a long and dedicated career at...
Thomas Howard Ryan
Jul 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Thomas Howard Ryan. Who made his journey home Friday, July 18, 2025, following a brief battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born May 30,1951 in Trenton, Michigan to his loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Ryan.
He was a resident of Riverview,...
Kevin Malone
Jul 17, 2025
Kevin Michael Malone passed away July 17, 2025 at the age of 73. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, dad, papa, uncle, and friend. Kevin is survived by his wife of 49 years Kathy (nee: Sidlouskas), children Ryan (Kim), Erinn, Meghan, and Kaitlin, his adored nine grandchildren: Logan, Connor, Ireland, Finley, Grady, Evelynn, Frederick, Nora, and...
Richard Gatza
Jul 17, 2025
Richard Gatza (age 82), passed away on July 17, 2025. Loving husband of Ruth Gatza. Dear father of Elizabeth (Chris) Tropp, Kevin (Noelia) Gozdzik, and Mary (Josh) Ware. Cherished grandpa of Morgan, Emma, Logan, Gavin, Madison, Noah, Ethan, and Evan. Brother of Nancy (Eddie) Krantz. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Henrietta Gatza and stepson's...
Patricia Ann Tindell
Jul 16, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Tindell Beloved Sister, Aunt, Niece, Educator, and Friend
Patricia Tindell, a cherished sister, aunt, niece, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 16 at the age of 65.
Born with a heart full of kindness and a spark of mischief in her eyes, Patricia was the beloved sister of...
Maggie Goforth
Jul 13, 2025
Maggie Goforth of Sun City Arizona, passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 95.
Services for Maggie were handled by Menke Funeral Home in Sun City Arizona. Maggie will be buried Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00pm at Michigan Memorial Park, 32163 W. Huron River Dr, Flat Rock Mi.
Danny Karl Tataranowicz
Jul 12, 2025
Danny is a lifelong resident of Dearborn; he graduated from Edsel Ford High Schools Special program in 1982. He went on to attend the Services To Enhance Potential (STEP) program. He started going to the Arc Dearborn in 2012 where he fell in love with the program and made many friends.
Danny was a man of many...
James Gerard Lessnau
Jul 11, 2025
James (Jimmy) Gerard Lessnau passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday July 11, 2025, at the age of 72 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Denise MacIsaac; his children Siobhan Lessnau, Aileen Lessnau (Spencer Disney), Duncan (Felix) Lessnau and Rory Lessnau and grandchildren Eoin and Mairi Disney and...
Graham Chipper Hosker
Jul 8, 2025
Graham Hosker passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved father of Emily (Conner) Mathias, and the late Vincent Hosker. Loving brother of Geoffrey and the late William Hosker. Cherished uncle of Clinton and Justin Hosker. Dearest son of the late Graham and Helen Hosker. Graham was survived by several cousins.
Graham graduated...
Joan Marie Buzo
Jul 7, 2025
Our dear mother, Joan Marie (Gondek) Buzo, 97, sadly and peacefully passed away July 7, 2025. She was a wonderful mother of 3 children, grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 10. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Detroit, MI. She dedicated her life to her family, friends and church members along with providing love and support to...
Joseph Michael Kaniski
Jul 6, 2025
Joseph Michael Kaniski, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on July 6th, 2025. Joseph shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Josephine. Together they built a life filled with laughter and love. He was the proud father of Anthony and Marissa Kaniski. Joseph was born in Wayne, Michigan and was the cherished son of Stephen...
Rudy Rosa
Jul 3, 2025
Our dear brother, Rudy Rosa, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025 at the age of 69.
Private family services will be held. Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery.
Jerome Walter Wegienka
Jun 30, 2025
Jerome Walter Wegienka, 92, of Plymouth, MI
Jerome (Jerry) Wegienka, age 92, of Plymouth, MI, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.
Jerry was born on July 14, 1932, in Detroit, MI and graduated from Romulus High School in 1951. After working as an apprentice machinist, he joined the US Army...
Keith Diaz
Jun 29, 2025
Keith Diaz a resident of Taylor passed away on June 29, 2025 at the age of 61. Keith is survived by many loving friends and family and will be missed deeply.
Joan Lamusga
Jun 29, 2025
Joan LaMusga of Romulus, MI passed away at the age of 94 on June 29, 2025.
Preceded in death by her husband, John LaMusga, son, Gordon LaMusga and her brother, Terry Ochothy. Loving Aunt of Linda and Debbie. She will be deeply missed.
Mary Martha Loftus
Jun 28, 2025
Mary Loftus passed away on June 28, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Lawrence Loftus for 40 years. Loving mother of Michael Loftus, and Anna (Michael) Armstrong. Cherished grandmother of Cecilia and Gabriel. Dearest sister of Joseph Sherwood, Fred Chauvin and Yvette (Drew) Chauvin-Rispone. She will be deeply missed.
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