Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Wilma Mae Gross
Jan 27, 2025
Wilma passed away on January 27th at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife to the late James. Â Mother of the late Cynthia (James) Houston, Judith (Bob) Jean and Christine (Pete) Priebe. Â 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....
Barbara Ann Schultz
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...
Barbara Frances Sobie
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,...
Patricia A. Oatman
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...
Nathaniel J Shaffer
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
Carol Ann McGrew
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...
Thelma C. Tithof
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....
Kathy E. Bloom
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...
Jeffrey Baxter
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...
Earl Eugene Betzing
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...
John Wesley Krapohl
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...
Edward Steven Demeter
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,...
Dorothy Isabel Nouhan
Jan 15, 2025
Dorothy Nouhan (née Gomolak) passed away January 15, 2025, surrounded by family. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, George (2010), her parents Andrew and Anna Gomolak, and siblings Lucas(Gloria), Andrew Jr.(Marilyn), Normand(Olga) and Helen(Norman). She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and her devoted caretaker, Isabel.
Born in Dearborn, Michigan, Dorothy pursued her...
Donald Ian Gephart
Jan 15, 2025
Donald Ian Gephart December 2, 1974 – January 15, 2025
Donald Ian Gephart passed away unexpectedly at the age of 50 on January 15, 2025, at his childhood home in Garden City, Michigan.
Donnie was born on December 2, 1974, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the United States Air Force Academy, to Donald and Margaret "Peggy" Gephart. He is survived by his beloved...
Darwin Flucht
Jan 13, 2025
Darwin Flucht passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 88.
Darwin is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Carol Ann. Loving dad of Joann (Tim) Schembri, Tim (Patty) Flucht, and Phillip Flucht. Caring grandpa of Garry (Cynthia), Ryan (Mary), Kathryn, Samantha, Andrew, and Morgan. Cherished great grandpa of Jared, Aiden, Jaxon,...
Teresa Gonzales
Jan 12, 2025
Teresa Gonzales (Magaña) passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025. Survived by her sons, Daniel (Christina) & Javier, and their families. Preceded in death by her loving daughter Linda and her granddaughter Lisa. Teresa loved working at Maybury Elementary School for over 30 years and passing out lunches in Clark Park every summer. She will be deeply missed.
...Dorothy Louise Shufeldt
Jan 11, 2025
Dorothy Louise Shufeldt passed away on January 11, 2025 at the age of 89.
Beloved wife of the late Stewart. Loving mother of David (Jackie), Steve (Sue), Linda (the late Bruce) Donaldson, the late Sherry (Rick) Eckert, and Scott (Nikki). Proud grandmother of Jeff (Melissa), Roberta, Becky (Brian), Brian (Adrienne), Bobby (Steph), Brad, Jason (Shannon), Mike (Teri),...
Marian E Carbary
Jan 10, 2025
Marian Esther Carbary, age 101, of Dearborn, Michigan passed away peacefully on January 10th at Sunrise of Northville surrounded by family.
Marian was born May 2nd 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to Harry and Ethel (Snyder) Bredeweg. She loved academics and was the organ player for Epiphany's weekday masses while in school. Marian was caregiver to her mother...
Robert Nelson Cosbey
Jan 10, 2025
Robert Nelson Cosbey passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side. He was 76 years old.
Beloved husband of Sandy. Dear father of Kevin Cosbey, Kimberly (Adam) Wenker, and Tony (Jodie) Cosbey. Proudest grandpa of Kayla, Tristan, Aiden, Isabella, Caleb, and Liam. Loving brother of Judy (Elton) Waggoner.
Bob worked as a...
David Paul Sarnacki
Jan 8, 2025
Beloved husband of Maryellen for 50 years. Loving father of Zachary (Jenny) and Evan. Dearest grandfather of Kayden, Joel and Brynn. Dear brother of Michael (Jeanne), Don (Carol), Jay (Laurie), Ann (Brian) Gabrielson and the late Phillip. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent de Paul
Visitation will...
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