Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Alma E. McKillen

Alma E. McKillen

Feb 27, 2025

Alma Eva McKillen was born on May 1st, 1930, to Karl and Ida (nee Krentz) Schwartz, in Detroit, MI. She was the youngest of three children born to Karl and Ida. She was Baptized and later Confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She had many jobs, from working as a soda fountain clerk and sandwich maker at a deli after...

John Charles Dubke

John Charles Dubke

Feb 26, 2025

July 26, 1966 – February 26, 2025

John Dubke, a loving family member and friend, passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on July 26, 1966, John was a vibrant soul who lived life to the fullest and spread Joy wherever he went. He was known for his outgoing personality, making friends...

Sherry Diane Rood

Sherry Diane Rood

Feb 26, 2025

Sherry Diane (Wilson) Rood

Sherry Diane Rood passed away on February 26, 2025 at the age of 70. Born on March 22, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Diane, as she preferred to be called, was a beloved Mom, Nan, Sister and Aunt to many.

Diane is survived by her children; Shay Hicks and Falon (Chris)...

John Lawrence Kaye

John Lawrence Kaye

Feb 25, 2025

Dearborn Michigan resident, John Lawrence Kaye, passed away at the age of 87 on February 25, 2025. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Elaine Kaye, and Sister, Barbara Turner (James Turner). Preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Stanley Kaye, and brother, Gerald Kaye.

John spent his career of over 3 decades with the...

William C. Snider

William C. Snider

Feb 24, 2025

William C. Snider passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Sharon for 55 wonderful years. Loving father of Heather (David) Bray and Gretchen (Matt) Reiland. Proud grandfather of Gabby, Griffin, Gideon, Leon, Marigold, Cosmo, Karl, Vivian, and Vance. Dear brother of Rick (Gloria) and the late Tom (the late Barbara).

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Edward Mathew Kral

Edward Mathew Kral

Feb 24, 2025

Edward Kral passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Betty for 67 wonderful years. Dear father of Sherri, Glen (Laura), and the late Edward. Loving grandfather of Nicholas, Amanda, Sarah, Brett, the late Jason, and the late Eric. Caring great grandfather of Greyson, Ava, and Emma. Father in law of Mary Kral....

Debra Jean Emerson

Debra Jean Emerson

Feb 23, 2025

Debra Jean Emerson passed away on February 23, 2025 at the age of 72.

Private Cremation Services were provided by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 9800 Telegraph Rd.

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Thomas D. Novak

Thomas D. Novak

Feb 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas D. Novak

Thomas Novak passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 75. He was a man whose passion for life, wide-ranging interests, and deep love for his family will always be remembered.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman, finding joy in hunting, bird watching, and, above all, ice...

John W. Durstine

John W. Durstine

Feb 20, 2025

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

Gustave Nanos

Gustave Nanos

Feb 20, 2025

Private Services entrusted to the Dearborn location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Shirley Reynolds

Shirley Reynolds

Feb 18, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Tammy (Jim) and Dean Reynolds (Genette). Dearest grandmother of Daniel Metiva and Devon Larese.  Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Sharon Jeanine Lea

Sharon Jeanine Lea

Feb 16, 2025

Sharon Jeanine Lea passed away on February 16, 2025 at the age of 63. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Henry Lea. Loving aunt of Jason, Jenny, Mandy, Becky, Miranda, and Wayne. Sharon is also survived by many loving friends and family. She is predeceased by her parents Vernon and Velma and by her siblings Patricia and Ralph. Sharon...

Phoebe Ann Hough

Phoebe Ann Hough

Feb 15, 2025

Phoebe Ann (Schroeder) Hough, age 92, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, on September 21, 1932, she was the daughter of Frederick and Margaret Schroeder. A proud graduate of Fairmont State College, Phoebe earned her degree in 1954 and soon began a career as a social worker, dedicated to helping...

Michael Conleth Hurley

Michael Conleth Hurley

Feb 13, 2025

Beloved husband of Linda (Kuehnel) Hurley. Loving father of Thomas (T.J.) Hurley. Dearest brother of Margaret Pomeroy, Ann Stone (Robert), Thomas Hurley (Cecilia), Nora VanFossen (Charles) and brother-in-law of James and Rose Kuehnel, Richard and Teresa Kuehnel and Joann and Oscar Ruiz.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Michael was a member of the Plumbers Union Local...

James Palmer

James Palmer

Feb 12, 2025

James Palmer passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 12, 2025 at the age of 99.

Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Dear father of the late Mark and Matthew (Beth). Proud grandfather of James, Rosie, and Matthew (Kerri). Great-grandfather of Mark, Justin, Caden, Lily, and Violet. He is also survived by several other loving relatives....

Joseph Thomas Majchszak Jr.

Joseph Thomas Majchszak Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Joseph T. Majchszak Jr. passed away on February 12, 2025 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Veronica Majchszak. Loving father of Michael, Joseph, Gerald "Jerry", the late Mary Pitock, and Victoria Majchszak. Cherished grandfather of Brendon, Carolyn, Austin, Ronald, Joseph, Sarah, and Krissy. Loving great grandfather of Landon, Grayson, and Noah.

Joseph retired...

Christopher Lee Chesley

Christopher Lee Chesley

Feb 11, 2025

Loving husband of Paulette for 58 years. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Juanita Chesley and son-in-law of the late Bruce and Pauline Turner. Grandson of the late Jeannette Reneker. Christopher loved his fur babies; Heathcliff, Heather, Emma, Annie, Ginger Pickel, Amy, Albert, Celia Fay and Tasha.  Early in his career Christopher was a Purchasing Manager for a...

Nicole Marie Murphy

Nicole Marie Murphy

Feb 10, 2025

Nicole "Nikki" Murphy passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 41. Beloved daughter of Gerald and the late Valerie Murphy. Loving girlfriend of Mike. She will be deeply missed.

Please consider leaving an online condolence to comfort the family. Private cremation services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Terrence Edward Foley

Terrence Edward Foley

Feb 9, 2025

Terrence Edward Foley passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 86. He is survived by his sister, Rose Proteau, Nieces, Cathy (Brian) Martin and Debbie Smart, and nephew, Mike (Linda) Proteau. Terry also has several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Isabelle Foley, and his brothers, Jack, Danny, and Pat....

Mary Hentnik

Mary Hentnik

Feb 9, 2025

Mary Patrice Hentnik peacefully passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 62 due to a short battle with cancer, Mary was born on November 10, 1962 and resided in Taylor, MI.

Beloved daughter of Patricia and the late Stanley Tyszkiewicz and the loving wife to Henry Hentnik of 40 years.

Devoted mother...

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