Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Frances J. Evans

Frances J. Evans

Jun 22, 2016

Evans, Frances "Jo" June 22,2016. age 87. Jo was survived by several nieces. She was a dedicated volunteer with R.S.V.P. (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Wayne County. Arrangements for cremation by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Norman Edward Wrase

Norman Edward Wrase

Jun 21, 2016

Norman Edward Wrase Age 65 Beloved husband of Reta. Dearest father of Jeffrey Wrase, Rachael Rosamond and Ian Wrase. Dear grandfather of Isabella and Victoria. A Memorial Service will be conducted on Saturday, June 25, 2016 @ 2pm at 12941 Oakdale St., Southgate, MI 48195 We would like to encourage anyone and everyone whoever loved him to feel welcome in...

Lawrence Lee Nelson

Lawrence Lee Nelson

Jun 20, 2016

Larry Nelson Age 71 Beloved husband of Sandy. Dearest father of Tim (Donna) Crum, Tracy Nelson and Tammy (Tim) Ortung. Dear grandfather of Christy. Loving brother of Doug, Brenda (Dave) Wodack, and Richard (Audrey). Funeral Service Friday, June 24, 2016, has been set for 4pm, at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Friday,...

Rose K. Machczynski

Rose K. Machczynski

Jun 20, 2016

Rose K. Machczynski

Age 93. June 20, 2016.

Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Bill (Patricia). Dearest grandmother of Roseanne Machczynski-Wade (Jason). Funeral Service Saturday 12:30pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Friday 2-8pm. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Helen Wells

Helen Wells

Jun 18, 2016

Helen Wells, age 94 of Lincoln Park, died June 18, 2016. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Eugene. Survived by her son Martin and daughter-in-law Carol. 4 grandchildren; Jacob, Lauren, Henry & Thomas and one great grandchild. Helen will be in-state Friday from 10am until services at 11am at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 3324 Dix, at the corner of...

Angiolino Dicesare

Angiolino Dicesare

Jun 17, 2016

Angiolino DiCesare Age 98.  June 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Frances. Loving father of Dominick and Antonette (Ron) Jones. Proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. In state Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:30am with Funeral Mass at 10:00am at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9500 Banner, Taylor, MI  48180 Visitation Tuesday 1-9pm at...

Jose Pena Rangel

Jose Pena Rangel

Jun 16, 2016

Jose Pena Rangel Age 90.  June 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Mary Ann (Michael) Parker, Vivian (Robert) Arseneau, Jerry (Eva) and Jose (Susan). Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Rudy (Rebecca), David, Phillip, Michael (Helen), Herbert Louis, Abel, Gabriel, Elidea, Yoland (Leroy) Johnson, Genevieve,...

Ida Mae Potochnik

Ida Mae Potochnik

Jun 15, 2016

POTOCHNIK, Ida M. Age 90 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Jan (Don) Silk, Jill (Dan) Naud, Lori, and Bernard II. Proud grandmother of five and great-grandmother of nine. Ida will be deeply missed. Private family services.

Maria Macphail

Maria Macphail

Jun 15, 2016

Maria MacPhail June 15, 2016. Age 84 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Angus. Loving daughter of the late Alexander and Maria Molnar. Memorial Mass Saturday 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Catherine A. Hunt

Catherine A. Hunt

Jun 14, 2016

Catherine Hunt, recently of Riverview, died June 14, 2016. Preceded in death by her beloved husband John. Survived by her children; Renee (Tom) Lulko, Mark (Mary) Hunt and Todd (Kris) Hunt. Grandchildren; Ryan Sawyer, Britni, Kaitlyn, Ruth, Andrew and Alison. Siblings; Edward (Jackie) Schembri, the late Norman Schembri and many nieces and nephews. Catherine loved her family, cooking, gardening and...

John David Fleming, Jr.

John David Fleming, Jr.

Jun 14, 2016

John David Fleming, Jr. Age 65 Beloved husband of Karen. Dearest father of David, Courtney and Ashley. Dear grandfather of Alex, Cody, Kaylynn, and James Fleming;  & Sophia Olsowy. Loving brother of Michelle Fleming. Burial with Military Honors on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 10:00am at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI.

Donald Carmichael

Donald Carmichael

Jun 14, 2016

CARMICHAEL, Donald J.

Donald James Carmichael, 64, of Dearborn, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June, 14th, 2016 at his beloved farm outside of Evart, MI. Born in Detroit to Don and Shirley Carmichael, Don or as he was known to many "Donnie", grew up in Oak Park, Michigan attending Shrine Catholic School and later...

John D. Roach, Sr.

John D. Roach, Sr.

Jun 13, 2016

John D. Roach, Sr. June 13, 2016. Age 80 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Denise and the late Judith. Loving father of John Roach (Liza). Dear brother of Robert (Suzanne). Visitation Wednesday 5-8pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center.

Mary Magdelene Onken

Mary Magdelene Onken

Jun 13, 2016

Mary Magdelene Reska Onken

On June 13, 2016, Mary left this life to spend eternity in the arms of God.  She died peacefully at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan, surrounded by loving family, after a brief illness.

Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, on May 11, 1930, to Anthony Reska and Cecilia Reska (nee...

Maryann Childs

Maryann Childs

Jun 11, 2016

CHILDS, MaryAnn June 11th, 2016 Age 66 of Dearborn Heights. Loving wife of Paul. Beloved mother of Lisa (Jeff) Belan, Debbie (Dave) Salsberry, Kelly (Rob) Mackey, and Erin (Ron) Francis. Proud grandma of Samantha, Andrew, Ashley, Christian, Austin, Stefan, Melina, Emma, Grayson, Colin, Hudson, Hunter, and Harper. Cherished great-grandma of Aiden and Bristin. Also survived by sisters,...

James Michael Arnosky

James Michael Arnosky

Jun 11, 2016

James Michael Arnosky known to friends as Sparky

Age 51  June 11, 2016

Loving husband of Brenda.

Best dad in the world to Megan & Lydia.

Dearest son of the late Frank and the late Lilly Arnosky.

Ramiro F Lopez

Ramiro F Lopez

Jun 10, 2016

Ramiro "Ray" Lopez, 76, of Lincoln Park entered into eternal peace on Friday, June 10, 2016. After a tough battle with cancer, he is reunited with his beloved wife, Dolores. Ramiro was born in Texas on September 27, 1939, son of Felix Lopez Sr. and Eldemira (Villanueva). He married his beloved wife in September, 1963. Ramiro was a very kind...

Barbara K. Powers

Barbara K. Powers

Jun 10, 2016

Powers, Barbara K.  Age 86. June 10, 2016. Loving daughter of the late Jack and Mary Macuga. Beloved mother of Maureen (Steven) VanHooser, Karen Powers and Douglas (Judy) Powers. Also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 2 great-great granddaughters. Funeral service Tuesday 8 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Tuesday...

Harry E. Basham, Jr.

Harry E. Basham, Jr.

Jun 10, 2016

Harry E. Basham, Jr. Age 82 Funeral Service Monday, June 13, 2016, 1:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Sunday, June 12, 2016, 2:30pm-9:00pm.

Donald A. King

Donald A. King

Jun 10, 2016

Donald A. King June 10, 2016, age 87 of Dearborn.

Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Deborah (Bart) Koestner and the late Daniel A. King (Lisa). Dear grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of one. Memorial service Thursday 11am at the First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to First Presbyterian...

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