Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

Arrangements for cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jan 30, 2025

Dennis Michael Walls

August 24, 1961 – January 30, 2025

Dennis passed away peacefully in his home on January 30th, 2025

Dennis was proceeded in his death by his parents, Haden and Mildred Walls, his brother, Wayne Walls, his second brother, Bernard Walls, and by his daughter, Jeanie Busby.

He leaves...

Jan 30, 2025

William Archibald Cairns was born in Barr Slope, a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania on January 5, 1931, to James and Violet Cairns.  He had a sister, Bessie, and a brother, Pete (both deceased).  His parents moved to another small town close by named Commodore where Bill grew up, attended school, and graduated high school.  This is where...

Jan 29, 2025

Myrtle Herbert passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 90.

Loving wife of the late Victor for 60 plus years. Beloved mother of Alan, and Vickie. Caring grandmother of Christina and Cassandra.

Jan 29, 2025

Julie Ann (Steinaway) Donahue, age 85, of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Julie was born in Detroit on August 6, 1939, to parents Reuben and Florence Steinaway. After graduating from Fordson High School in 1957, she graduated from Henry Ford Community College in 1959 and Eastern Michigan University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science...

Jan 28, 2025

Beloved mother of Kelly. Loving grandmother of Amy White, Eric Castellenas and Stephanie Castellenas and great-grandmother of Anthony White and Corey Egolf. Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Jan 28, 2025

Martha Caroline Hall, age 88, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Beloved wife of the Late Dallas.

Dearest mother of Bonnie (the Late Danny) Myers, Cheryl (Chris) Kemp, and Kimberly (Michael) Sakal.

Loving grandmother of Jenda Cole, Matthew Myers, Kyle Sakal, Melissa (Nick) Champney, Paige Kemp, Mikaela (Joey) Friedman, Christopher Kemp and Jason...

Jan 27, 2025

Overholt, Sally (nee Boik) of Taylor, MI, went to meet her savior on January 27th 2025, at the age of 74. Daughter of the late Harold and Loretta Boik. Dearest wife of James for 53 years. Loving mother of Sandra (Tim) Spurbeck, April (Chris) Grieves and Jimmy (Brandy) Overholt. Grandmother of Kevin (Cecilia) Durham, Jesse (Andrea) Durham, Cody (Catherine)...

Jan 27, 2025

Wilma passed away on January 27th at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife to the late James.  Mother of the late Cynthia (James) Houston, Judith (Bob) Jean and Christine (Pete) Priebe.  Grandma of Josh (Kristin) Hughes, Jamie (Andy) Mork, Nick (Tara) Houston and the late Kyle Hughes. Gigi of Kalleigh, Sawyer, Kellan, Grayson, Keira and Claire....

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Schultz (Weigel) Date of Birth: 3-27-40 Date of Passing: 1-26-25

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Schultz on 1-26-25 at the age of 84. Barbara was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, a beloved friend to many and a dedicated follower of Christ's good word. She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Sobie passed away peacefully with family by her side following a lengthy battle with cancer on January 25, 2025 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Raymond. Dear step-mother of Jessica (Ed), Bryan, and Nicholas. Caring sister of Mike Sypula, Patty Delaney, Jamie Sypula, and the late Tim Sypula. Loving aunt of Sarah, Paula, Alex, Charlotte, Jillian,...

Jan 25, 2025

Patricia A. Oatman passed away peacefully in the loving care of her son, Donald, daughter-in-law, Janna, and grandson, Michael. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, Sr., her father, Arthur Campbell, her mother, Nellie Shirley, and her 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Patricia was a devout Catholic...

Jan 25, 2025

Nataniel J. Shaffer passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025 at the age of 44.

Full obituary to be posted.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and announced here

Jan 24, 2025

Carol Ann McGrew was born Carol Ann Zokos on December 21, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan.

She grew up with her parents in the Detroit area, graduating from Fordson High School in 1960. After graduation, she moved with her parents to St. Clairsville, Ohio, where she remained for several years until she moved on her own to nearby...

Jan 23, 2025

Thelma C. Tithof

November 13, 1938 – January 23, 2025

Thelma C. Tithof, 86 of Fowlerville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.

Thelma retired from General Motors on March 1, 1993. She loved golfing, bowling, and fishing. Thelma enjoyed the family home up-north and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....

Jan 23, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Rebecca Bloom, Edward (Shannon) Bloom, Jennifer (Michael) Merchan and Alicia Bloom. Proud grandmother of Caylee, Madeline, Isabella, Abigail, Ian, Alexis, Charlotte and great-grandmother of Malia. Dear sister of Terry (Diane) O'Neill, Thomas (Judy) O'Neill, Patrick (Tamara) O'Neill, William O'Neill, the late Dan (Joan) O'Neill and the late Cheryl O'Neill. Beloved...

Jan 21, 2025

Jeffrey K. Baxter passed away on January 21, 2025 at the age of 46. Beloved son of Marion (nee Petre) Baxter and the late Keith Baxter. Loving father of Tori and Josh Baxter. Cherished brother of Lynne Nowicki (Joe Vick). Dearest uncle of Paige Nowicki. Jeff is loved by all of his family and friends. He will be deeply...

Jan 20, 2025

Beloved husband of Phyllis for 42 years.

Father of Amanda (Nino) Vitale, and Justin (Natasha) Betzing.

Grandfather of Levi Betzing, Joe Vitale, Brianna Vitale and Sonny Vitale.

Son of Jean and Peter Betzing.

Brother of Peter Betzing, the late Jeanette Taylor and the late Pam Wenzel.

Uncle of Katie...

Jan 19, 2025

John W. Krapohl passed away on January 19, 2025 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Judy for 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Julie Krapohl, and Jason (Nicole) Krapohl. Cherished grandfather of Wesley (Brittney) Krapohl, Chloe Krapohl, Melanie Krapohl, and Phoebe Krapohl. Dearest brother of John F. (Lisa) Krapohl, and the late Edward Krapohl.

John...

Jan 16, 2025

Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Steven, Andrea, Matthew (Stacey) and the late Jenelle. Dearest grandfather of Alexandra, Kathryn, Bianca, Gianna, Emma and Isabella. Brother of Patricia Srodawa and the late Peggy.  Uncle of Alan Srodawa.  Edward's Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23rd at the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...