Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Leona J. Drugalis

Leona J. Drugalis

Feb 3, 2015

Leona Drugalis of Lincoln Park passed away February 3, 2015. Leona is preceded in death by her loving husband William. She is also survived by three sons; William Drugalis, Tom (Barb) Drugalis, John (Patti) Drugalis, three daughters; Harriet Blaznek, Mary (Dennis) Cleary and Leona Drugalis. Also survived by 1 brother, 3 sisters, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation will...

Phyllis Mae Braathen

Phyllis Mae Braathen

Feb 2, 2015

Braathen, Phyllis Mae February 2, 2015, age 85 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Laurie (James) Bush, William A. and Gary A. (June). Dear grandmother of Gregory and Brian Bush, Megan and Brianna. Funeral Saturday 2 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Saturday 11-2 pm. Burial at...

Floyd Monhollen

Floyd Monhollen

Feb 2, 2015

Floyd Monhollen, age 91 of Lincoln Park, died February 2, 1015. Floyd is survived by his loving son Floyd Bruce (Susan) Monhollen, Granddaughter Sarah Monhollen, great granddaughter Alys Monhollen, sisters; Mary (Fred) Faulkner & Genevieve (Jack) Baker and his brother Arnold Monhollen. Floyd also leaves behind his childhood friend Walter K. Reynolds and dearest friends Robert & Maria Irrizarry. Floyd...

Martin Hatton

Martin Hatton

Feb 2, 2015

HATTON, Martin February 2, 2015, age 93 Beloved husband of Muriel. Dear father of Bruce (Annette). Grandfather of Evan and Colin. Past Master of Masonic Lodge #5 in Rochester, MI. Funeral 11 am Saturday in the Chapel at Henry Ford Village (Ford Rd. at Greenfield, Dearborn). Gathering after 10:30 am. Memorials to the Benevolent Fund at Henry Ford Village, 15101...

Carl H. Bartz

Carl H. Bartz

Jan 31, 2015

Bartz, Carl H. Age 84. January 31, 2015. Dear brother of Curtis (Jeanette D.) and the late Virginia D. Fenbert. Survived by nieces and nephews Darrell Fenbert, Richard Fenbert, and the late Keith Fenbert; Kathryn (Susan), Curtis (Dorthea), and many great nieces and nephews. Retired from Edsel Ford High School. Detroit Symphony enthusiast, master bridge player, and world traveler. Visitation...

Mary F. Germain-Briggs

Mary F. Germain-Briggs

Jan 30, 2015

Germain-Briggs, Mary F. Age 88 January 30, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Charles Germain and Bill Briggs. Dearest mother of Annette Germain, and Ruth (Thomas) Spencley. Dear grandmother of Rachel Cobb, Katie Spencley, Sheena Vance and Thomas Spencley III. Loving great-grandmother of 5 and great, great-grandmother of 1. Mary was born and raised in Jackson, MI; part of the...

Dewel D. West

Dewel D. West

Jan 29, 2015

Dewel D. West Age 83 Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of Linda Hill ( Calvin), Alan (Rose) West, Deborah (Paul) Robbins, and the late Scherry ( the late James) Robbins. Dear grandfather of Mo, Bell, Jason, Jimmy, Alan, Jessica, Michael, Chrissy, Butter, Joseph, Tom, Sherry, Matthew, Bryan and the late John. Loving great-grandfather of Addison Jewel, Aubrey Rose, Ashley,...

Michael Henry Piegza

Michael Henry Piegza

Jan 27, 2015

Michael Henry Piegza Age 33 Beloved son of John and Linda. Dearest brother of Brian and Matthew. Dear nephew of Sheryl (Ralph), Mark (Andrea), James, David, and Kathy (Arthur). Visitation Saturday, 2:30pm - 6:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road.

Tomas Orlando Sigur

Tomas Orlando Sigur

Jan 27, 2015

TOMAS ORLANDO SIGUR AGED 70, DIED SUDDENLY JANUARY 27, 2015. HE WAS THE OWNER AND OPERATOR OF SIGUR'S FLOWERS IN TAYLOR AND WARREN, FOR 50 YEARS. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS LIFE COMPANION ROBERTA BOILEAU, AND HIS LOVING DAUGHTER MARY PASCHAL. HE WAS ADORED GRANDFATHER OF ANDRE SIGUR, ARRON AND ANDRIAN PASCHAL AND BELOVED BROTHER OF MARIANN (NICHOLAS) ZANDER AND...

Sherwood Widener

Sherwood Widener

Jan 26, 2015

Sherwood Widener Age 86 Beloved brother of Mickey Widener and Debbie Connett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 2:00pm-9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Funeral Service Thursday, January 29, 2015, 10:00am at the funeral home. Burial at West Mound Cemetery, Taylor.

Florence Zyrowski

Florence Zyrowski

Jan 26, 2015

Zyrowski, Florence Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dearest mother of Kathleen (Ed) Telehowski. Dear grandma of Steve (Claudia), Dr. Paul (Michele), and David (Jennie). Loving great-grandma of Austin, Abbey, Reese, Ryder, Holden, Connor and Anna. Memorial Mass Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 11:00am at St. Kateri Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn with Memorial Gathering at 10:00am. Memorials...

Loretta Gray

Loretta Gray

Jan 25, 2015

Loretta Gray Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Dearest mother of Linda (Michael) Walton, Ed (Gail), Sheila (Jeff) Dickinson, and Rusty (Traci). Dear grandmother of Kyle Dickinson and Sarah Gray. Loving sister of Joyce Williams, Rosetta Williams, Myrtle Milburn and Lola Johnson. Visitation Wednesday, January 28, 2015, 1:00pm-9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800...

Margaret Mary Zawideh

Margaret Mary Zawideh

Jan 25, 2015

Zawideh, Margaret (Margie) Mary (Syrocki) born 2/17/37 passed away peacefully in her sleep on 1/25/15 at the age of 76. She was the daughter of Stanley & Margaret (Kowalski) Syrocki, loving wife of Samih who predeceased her in 1991. Predeceased by sister Theresa and brother Stanley V. She is survived by sister-in-laws Shafiqa, Igbal, Abla and brother-in-laws Gablan,& Shafiq. Predeceased...

Mark Steven Schwendemann

Mark Steven Schwendemann

Jan 24, 2015

Schwendemann, Mark Steven. Age 59. Mark was a lover of music. You could always find him playing his guitar, something he treasured most in this world. From a very young age, he spent most of his life playing music with his friends in numerous bands in the Detroit area. He graduated from Specs Howard School of Media Arts and he...

Marjorie M. Wuerth

Marjorie M. Wuerth

Jan 24, 2015

WUERTH, Marjorie (nee Waldecker) age 92, January 24, 2015 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Loving sister of Evelyn Waldecker. Dearest aunt of 8 nieces and nephews. Dearest friend of Kim Reeves-Schultz. Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Michigan Ave. & Military, Dearborn. Instate at 10:30 am. Visitation Thursday 4:30-9 pm with Rosary at...

Carol J. Charbonneau

Carol J. Charbonneau

Jan 22, 2015

Carol J. Charbonneau Age 83 Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Dearest mother of Darlene (Mike) Williams and the late Cindy (the late Jeffrey) Stewart. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 13. Loving sister of Gladene Usher. Precious daughter of the late Isaac & Bernice Usher. Memorial Service Saturday, January 31, 2015, 1:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the...

Martha Ann Smith

Martha Ann Smith

Jan 22, 2015

Smith, Martha Ann (nee Wattles). Age 95. Of Farmington Hills, MI, formerly of Dearborn, MI. Born August 16, 1919 in Mishawaka, IN and peacefully passed away January 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Elwin R. Smith. Loving mother of David (Nancy), Jeffrey (Sharon) and Brian (Cathy). Adored Grandmother of Andrew Smith D.O. (Carolyn), Erica, Adam, Dana, and Brian. Predeceased...

Karla Theresa Rasmussen

Karla Theresa Rasmussen

Jan 22, 2015

RASMUSSEN, Karla Theresa January 22, 2015, age 67 Sister of Henry (Deanna) Seavitt, Holly Seavitt and Paula (Jim) Penhallegon. Dear aunt of Christopher Seavitt, Amy Seavitt, Melanie Sheffield and Evan Wilkinson. Visitation 10 am-12 Noon February 7, 2015 with a service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI to follow.

Georgia Johnson

Georgia Johnson

Jan 21, 2015

Georgia Johnson Age 96 Beloved wife of the late James. Dearest aunt of Nancy (Larry) Wright and Steve (Mary) Johnson. Dear sister-in-law of Chester Johnson. Visitation Saturday, January 24, 2015 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Funeral Service Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the funeral home at 4:00pm.

Joseph B. Szczesniak

Joseph B. Szczesniak

Jan 21, 2015

SZCZESNIAK, Joseph B. Jr., January 21, 2015, age 46 Father of Brandon. Son of Joseph Szczesniak and Elania Danyo. Brother of Nick (Katharina) Sasanas and Robert Szczesniak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass 9:30 am Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 13534 Colson at Schaefer, Dearborn 48126. (Instate at 9:00 am). Visitation 2-9 pm...

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