Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Marilyn F. Bechtol
Aug 9, 2015
Bechtol, Marilyn F. Age 75 August 9, 2015 Beloved mother of Debra (Norman) Nelson, Cindy Bechtol, Marilyn Jane (Robert) Rich, Toyetta (Henry) Capers, and Frank Thomas Bechtol. Dearest grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Charles (Marjorie) Gaustche and Lila (Ron) Dilbone. Marilyn was a "mother" to 52 foster children as well as a "mother/grandmother" to...
Marguerite "Mickey" Lucille Lauder
Aug 8, 2015
Our beloved Mickey was forever reunited with her husband Bill and son James, when she passed away on August 8, 2015. Marguerite, affectionately known as "Mickey" was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved to be surrounded by family. After working many years in the Taylor schools she enjoyed traveling with her husband Bill, family and friends....
Mary Marchelletta
Aug 8, 2015
Marchelletta, Mary (nee Iaquaniello), August 8, 2015. Age 79 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of Antonio. Loving mother of Louisa Trevisan (Muldoon), Nora Marchelletta (Pluszczynski), Loreta (Tony) Mrocko, and Carolina (Jeffrey) Pluszczynski. Dearest grandmother of Sean, Ronnie, Michael, Maria, Jenna, Anthony, and Gabriella. Dear sister of Tony (Leonor), and the late Michael (Maria). Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Christine Abdo
Aug 7, 2015
Abdo, Christine Age 98, August 7, 2015 Beloved wife of the late George. Dearest mother of Christine (the late Daniel) Stockdale, Edith Stockdale, Michael (Kathy) Abdo, Alan Abdo, Margaret (Rick) Seidl, Cheryl Brohl and the late Paul Steiner. Dear mother in law of Eleanor Steiner. Loving Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and great great great grandmother. Funeral Wednesday 12...
Raquel Nicole Sobecki
Aug 7, 2015
Raquel Sobecki "Raquelie" age 19; of Taylor, Michigan passed away Friday August 7, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1995 in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was the daughter of Alan and Colleen Sobecki. She was the youngest of three (kyle and amanda) and had 2 nephews Kiyler and Odin. Her grandparents Ira (Dorothy) Sobecki and Shirley Blair. Her aunts and...
Viola Mae Paliza
Aug 7, 2015
Paliza, Viola of Westland. Age 77. Beloved wife to the late Manuel Paliza, Sr. Loving mother to the late Manuel Paliza, Jr., Angela Shaft, the late Cynthia Paliza, and Kimberly Carrion (Sixto). Dearest grandmother of Amanda Carrion, Anthony Carrion, Angyl Shaft, Emily Paliza, and Cory Paliza. Great-grandmother to 6.
Brian Robert Cruz
Aug 7, 2015
Cruz, Brian Robert, age 35, of Dearborn Heights. Lovingly remembered by his daughter Layla, parents Dave and Deborah, sisters Marcia (Chris) and Chelsea, and also many relatives and friends. A life taken to soon. We will all miss you. Funeral service Monday 7pm, at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Homes 9800 S. Telegraph. Visitation Monday 3-8pm. In lieu...
Frances D. Bandranke
Aug 6, 2015
Bandranke, Frances D. Age 92 August 6, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Dearest mother of John Bandranke and Nancy (Frank) Spraga. Dear sister of Betty Bates, Juanita (Frank) Douglas, Janet (Carl) Nuckoles, and the late Florence Well, Ralph Bates, Charles Bates, Dorothy Baker, William Bates and Everett Bates. Loving grandmother of Paula Spraga & Frank Spraga Jr. Also...
Bradley Thomas Harleton
Aug 5, 2015
Bradley Thomas Harleton, age 62, took the model T ride to the sky to reunite with lost loved ones. Beloved husband of Cindy for 41 years. Father of William Bradley (Elizabeth) and Jeremy Lee (Carrie). The worlds greatest Papa to Layla, Lily, Lexi, and William. Dearest Son of Lela Louise and the late William Henry. Loving brother of Janice, Karen...
Joseph Patrick Mcmahon
Aug 4, 2015
McMahon, Joseph Patrick, August 4, 2015, age 46 Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Mara, Megan and Joseph. Dearest son of John and the late Joan. Dear brother of John Jr. (Susan) and Julie Jensen (Jeff). Loving uncle of Lauren, Marina, Chelsea and Olivia. J.P. will be dearly missed by many loving family and friends from around the world....
Patricia Schlaufman
Aug 3, 2015
SCHLAUFMAN, Patricia August 3, 2015 Loving mother of Donald (Joyce), Jeanne, Richard (Jody) and Linda Branum (Larry). Beloved grandmother of Andrea, Adam, David, Timothy, Emily, Jenna, Katherine and Stephen and great grandmother of Natalie, Colin and Drew. Funeral Mass Friday 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Military & Michigan Ave.). Gathering from 10:30 am. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm at...
Frances Nadean Zuk
Aug 1, 2015
Frances NaDean Zuk NaDean Zuk, 91, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away August 1, 2015. NaDean was born October 25, 1923, in Richmond, Michigan to Arthur and Ethel (Shue) Plagens. On October 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Michael Zuk who preceded her in death in July 2000. She was the loving mother of David (Gail) Zuk of...
Kenneth Lee Brown
Jul 31, 2015
Brown, Kenneth Lee July 31, 2015. Age 80 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Jeffrey (Barbara), Gregory (Dawn), Tamara (Tom) Davidson, and Christopher. Dear brother of Betty (Carl) Cowan, Johnny, Darlene and the late Alvin, Claude, Mackie, McCoy and Kathy. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Michael, Tyler, Rachel, McKayla, Alix and Cali. Funeral Wednesday 7 pm...
Richard W. Smith
Jul 30, 2015
SMITH, Richard W. July 30, 2015, age 89 of Dearborn Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of Sue (Thomas) Tillotson. Dear brother of the late Francis, Alfred and Muriel. Proud grandfather of Andrew. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 12 Noon Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 600 N. Brady Rd., Dearborn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may...
Donald F. Nelson
Jul 30, 2015
Donald F. Nelson of Dearborn Born December 27, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, Don passed away July 30, 2015. Don lived much of his childhood in Alma, Michigan but was a graduate of Memorial High School in Houston, Texas and Southern Methodist University where he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Don became a resident of Dearborn over 45 years ago...
Rita E. Miller
Jul 29, 2015
MILLER, Rita E. July 29, 2015, age 96 Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Barry, Keith, Lance and Claudia (Mike Barkman). Loving grandmother of Wendy (John) Kreitz, Lance (Erin), Kimberly (Brian) Coleman, Brittany (Kevin) Weatherwax and Vanessa Miller. Great grandmother of 9. Funeral 3:30 pm Sunday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan...
Kent A. Kubitz
Jul 29, 2015
KUBITZ, KENT A. - Died at home on July 29, 2015 at the age of 77. He is survived by his devoted wife Judith and their 9 children, Apryl Major (Joseph), Mae, June Taylor (Donald), Douglas (Veronica), Jon (Lisa), Jac (Stacey), Phillip (Monica), Brett (Sylvia), and Julie Burzynski (Timothy). He was blessed with 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Raised in...
Jean Aldora Lehman
Jul 28, 2015
Lehman, Jean Aldora Age 85 July 28, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Orval. Dearest mother of Maryann (Thomas) Hubbell, Shirlene (Brent) Zielinski, and the late Linda Wright. Dear grandmother of Tracy, Tina, Stacy, Ernie Jr., Brian, Meredith, Thomas, Michael and James. Loving great-grandmother of Brittany, Greg, Jazleen, Torin Jr., Brianna, Michael and Tommy. Funeral Service Sunday, August 9, 2015,...
Walter L. Grochulski
Jul 28, 2015
Walter L. Grochulski Age 81 Beloved son of the late Vincent and Marion. Dearest brother of Teresa LaRose. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great, great nephews. In state Friday, July 31, 2015, 9:30am with Funeral Mass at 10:00am at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9500 Banner, Taylor. Visitation Thursday, 1:00pm-9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel...
Barbara Jean Dunaway
Jul 22, 2015
Barbara Jean Dunaway passed away July 22nd, she is survived by her loving husband Troy, 3 daughters; Yvette Davis, Yvonne Dunaway, Melissa Mills and 1 son; Troy Dunaway II. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren; Jordyn Davis, Mathieu Bennett, Tommy Davis, Jadyn Askew, Dominic Dunaway, Alexis Davis and Skye Martin. Her sister Beverly Mahoney also survives. Visitation will be...
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