Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Johanna Anna Laba
Apr 6, 2015
Johanna Laba age 91 of Lincoln Park passed away April 6, 2015. Johanna is survived by her loving husband Stanley, 7 children; Robert (Kathleen) Laba, Joyce Conroy, Valerie (James) Rogers, Vianney (Thomas) Wilson, Joseph (Sandra) Laba, Lawrence (Theresa ) Laba, and Stephanie (Edward) Lynn. She is also survived by 1 sister, Louise Altares, 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation...
Althea Elaine Tobias
Apr 4, 2015
Tobias, Althea E., age 98 of Riverview Michigan, died April 04, 2015. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Steven Tobias and her daughter Constance Bertram. Survived by her son Stephen Tobias of Bedford, TX; grandchildren Sarah L. Parsons of Platte City, MO; Stephen J. Tobias of Portland, OR; Matthew Bertram of Portage, MI and Allison Bertram of Charlotte, MI....
Brian Vincent Michael Sullivan
Apr 4, 2015
SULLIVAN, Brian Vincent Michael, April 4, 2015, age 77 of Dearborn, MI Born in the Bronx, New York, in 1938, Brian attended school, through high school, in New York, received his bachelor's degree from Mercy College in Detroit, and served in the Army from 1956 through 1959. Although Brian was a recovering alcoholic, he hadn't had a drink in over...
Raymond Chaney
Apr 4, 2015
Raymond Chaney Age 78 Loving husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of 8 children. Beloved grandfather of 6. Caring great grandfather of 4. Funeral service Monday, April 6, 2015, 5:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S Telegraph Road. Visitation Monday, April 6, 2015, 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Burial at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, MI on...
Harry H. Lipton
Apr 3, 2015
LIPTON, HARRY April 3, 2015. Age 103 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Maxine. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hyman and Nina also his sister Jennie. Dear brother-in-law of Rosalie and Pat. Dearest uncle of Susan as well as many nieces and nephews. He moved to America when he was 14, settling in Detroit. He graduated with...
Wayne Edward Pelkey
Apr 3, 2015
Wayne Edward Pelkey passed away at Banner Gardens in Mesa Arizona on April 3, 2015. Beloved father of Brian (Jacqui) Pelkey, Dena (David) Kind (Bill) and Colleen (Ricky) Hayton. Dear brother of Carol Akers of Brownstown Twp, MI, Jacqueline Allport (Denise) of Houghton Lake, MI, Gerald (Gail) Pelkey of Royal Oak, MI and Mary (Richard) Slawinski of Clinton Twp., MI....
Kimberly Ann Fecker
Apr 3, 2015
Kimberly Ann Fecker Age 45 Loving wife of David. Dearest mother of George, Bridgette, Ivan and Charles. Dear sister of Lisa (Halley) Hoth. Caring daughter of Anna and Jerry McGrath. Beloved grand daughter of RoseMarie Mulka. Loving Aunt and God Mother of Henry. In state Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 9:30am with Mass at 10:00am at Our Lady of Angels, 6442...
Viola L. Oakes
Apr 1, 2015
OAKES, Viola L. April 1, 2015, age 93 Wife of the late Gordon. Loving mother of Nancy (Perry) Koslowski, Cathryn (Dr. Lowell) Levine and Barbara (Stephen Jr.) Pliska. Dear grandmother of James Koslowski, Stephen Pliska, III, Nicole Levine and Shelby Pliska. Funeral 10 am Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-8 pm...
Timothy James Zur
Apr 1, 2015
Timothy James Zur Age 51 Funeral Service Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Taylor Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road at 4:00pm. Visitation Monday, April 6, 2015, 12:00pm until time of service.
Suzanne Huber Pederson
Mar 30, 2015
Suzanne "Suzie" Huber Pederson April 4, 1931 - March 30, 2015 Suzanne "Suzie" Huber Pederson passed on Monday March 30, 2015 after a courageous 12 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Suzie is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Dr. Bernhardt L. Pederson and her son Thomas William Pederson. Suzie was born in Louisville, KY on April 4,...
Marie Barbara Schroeder
Mar 30, 2015
SCHROEDER, Marie Barbara March 30, 2015, age 87 of Dearborn Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Martin, Barbara (Mike) Bergin and Bob. Proud grandmother of Matthew Emery and Justin Emery. Dear aunt of 7. A great friend to many. Funeral Service Thursday 10:30 am at Glen Eden Memorial Park. www.howepeterson.com
Loretta J. Boik
Mar 29, 2015
Boik, Loretta J. Age 88 March 29, 2015 Beloved wife of Harold Dearest mother of Sally (James) Overholt, Wayne (Deborah) and Calvin. Dear grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 13. Funeral Service Wednesday, 10:00 A.M. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road with visitation Monday, 5:00pm-8:00pm and Tuesday, 1:00pm-8:00pm. Family suggests memorials to a...
Bertha Laverne Pridemore
Mar 29, 2015
Pridemore, Bertha L. Age 83 March 29, 2015 Beloved mother of Robert (Carol), Brenda (Tim) Schanz, Glenda (Fred) Tews, and Michael (Glenda) Pridemore. Loving grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 17 and great, great grandmother of 1. Caring sister of Edna Deeds, and Issac (Rebba) McKinney. Visitation Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 4:00pm - 6:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the...
Bobby Jobe Osborne
Mar 29, 2015
Bobby J. Osborne, age 75, was born on January 15, 1940 and passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents (Jobe and Jessie), brother (Arthur), son (Bobby Dwayne) and great granddaughter (Cadience). He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Cecelia and their 5 children,...
Nicholas J. Kayganich
Mar 28, 2015
Kayganich, Nicholas J. Age 91. March 28, 2015. Beloved father of David (Sandra), Daniel (Christine) and Daria (Mike) Gomez. Loving grandfather of Braden, April, and the late Michael. Dearest brother of John and George. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday, 11:00 am at St. Clement Orthodox Church, 19600 Ford Rd.; Dearborn, MI 48128, gathering at church...
Crystal Marie Lopez
Mar 27, 2015
Crystal Marie Lopez Age 42 Beloved wife of Jon. Loving mother of Henry. Dearest sister of Sheryl (Jeff) Thompson. Dear step-daughter of Pat Wilson. Precious daughter of the late Ralph and Jane Allen. Cherished daughter-in-law of Chris and Val Lopez. Step-sister of Laura Wyatt, Brenda (Eric) Lambert, and Greg (Missy) Wilson. Funeral Service Saturday, April 4, 2015, meet at the...
Robert Shaffer
Mar 26, 2015
Shaffer, Robert March 26, 2015. Age 83. Loving father of Robin (Chad) Mallie and Elizabeth (Jeff) Hudgens. Proud grandfather of Collin, Drew, Jacob and Brody. Also survived by his sisters Betty, Marlyn, Janice, Joan and his brother Jim. Funeral Service Monday, 11 am at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation on Sunday 2-8 pm.
Charles Eggers
Mar 26, 2015
Charles L. Eggers, age 72 of Southgate, died March 26, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Charles J.D. Eggers, mother Ruth Eggers, step-mom Lois May Eggers, sisters; Beverly Jean Bolander, Donna W Plummer and Lois May Venier. Charles is survived by his loving wife Shirley, 4 daughters; Darcy (Steve) Beagan, Veronica (Ryan) Uselton, Rhonda (John) Radin and...
Jason Edward Kral
Mar 26, 2015
Jason Edward Kral Age 33 Dearest son of Edward Jr and Mary Kral. Loving brother of Amanda Kral (Luke Biernbaum). Dear step-son of Rita Cody. Precious grandson of Edward Sr and Betty Kral. Also grandson to the late Donald and Lucille Borgis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
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