Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Robert Paul Sullivan
Sep 18, 2014
Robert Paul Sullivan, Age 52. Father of Paul Robert Sullivan and Kelli Marie Sullivan. Son of Paul and the late Kathleen. Nephew of Mark (Linda) Sullivan, Ellen (Joe) Skiver, Rita Powell, Phil (Barbara) Zimmer and Judy (Jack) Tierney. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 20th from 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Sunday September 21st, 3:00pm - 8:00pm, at the Taylor Chapel...
Eugene Smith
Sep 14, 2014
Smith, Eugene P. Age 94. September 14, 2014. Married to Clara for 71 years. Loving father of Eugene L (Suzanne). Proud grandpa of David (Kristen) and Christie. Great Papa Gene of Joseph, Abigail, and Kathryn. Served in the Army in World War II, rising to the rank of Captain before embarking on a 60 year teaching career. After obtaining his...
John Harrison
Sep 14, 2014
John Harrison of Lincoln Park passed away Sunday September 14, 2014. John was preceded in death by his loving wife Eleanor. He is survived by Daughters, Cheryl Harrison and Judy (Larry) Walker . Grandchildren, Jamie (Scott) Stewart and Aaron (Christyna) Walker Great grandchildren, Jalyn Stewart, Jackson Walker, Jacob Walker. Visitation, Wednesday 1 - 8pm, Thursday 9 -10am, service 10:00am. Interment...
Shirley Kozma
Sep 12, 2014
Shirley M. Kozma, age 88. Wife of the late Frank Kozma, a former Lincoln Park councilman. Survived by her 2 brothers; Harold (Judie) Lange and William Lange. Two sister-in-laws; Therese Kozma and Bertha Lange. Also many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all. Private burial at St. Dominic's Cemetery, Clinton. MI. Please sign the guest book at...
Michael Scott Gilliam
Sep 11, 2014
Gilliam, Michael Scott age 55 of Taylor September 23, 1958-September 11, 2014 Beloved Husband of Deborah Ann Loving Father of Michael Wayne (Nerissa), Rachael (Randy) Schliewe, and Shelby Lee. Nurturing Grandfather of Blake, Caden, Josslynn, Cole, Nolan, Drake, and Maliyah. Caring Brother of Cathy (Bob) Mach, Walter (Joannie) Gilliam, Sue (Bill) Centers, Matthew (Debbie) Gilliam, Roger Gilliam, Mark (Maureen) Gilliam,...
Dorothy Helen Mcgirr
Sep 10, 2014
McGirr, Dorothy Helen September 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Emery McGirr. Loving mother of Shawn and Erin (Octavian) Mikleus. Proud grandmother of Shane and Logan. Dearest sister of Catherine Cotter and John Wilson. Dorothy was a school teacher for 43 years, most recently at Dearborn Heights District 7. Funeral Service Saturday, 11 am at the Dearborn Chapel of...
Patricia M. Kozel
Sep 9, 2014
KOZEL, Patricia M. September 9, 2014, age 63 Beloved daughter of the late William J. and Lorraine. Dear sister of William (Laura). Aunt of Sarah, Christina, Lettie and Isabella. Funeral Service Friday 1:00 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm. www.howepeterson.com
Vinnie Daschke
Sep 8, 2014
Daschke, Vincent J., Jr. Age 58. Dear brother of Jerry (Val), Barb (Tony) Tonna, Rick (Deb) Hagerstrom, Terry (Dennis) Albany. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his loving nieces and nephews.
Nancy Jane Barclay
Sep 7, 2014
Loving wife of the late William. Beloved mother of Julie Reeg (Ryan), Sally Barclay (Randy Raymond), Laura Rozycki (James) and Mary Wendecker (Robert). Also survived by 9 loving grandchildren and 3 loving great grandchildren. Funeral Mass Sat 9:30 a.m. at Divine Child Catholic Church (1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn). Gathering at church 9:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. at the...
Joseph Petrini
Sep 7, 2014
PETRINI, Joseph September 7, 2014, age 73 of Dearborn Heights Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Kelly Ann, James (Krystl) and Joseph. Proud grandfather of Hailie, Joseph and Braedyn. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. K of C Rosary 7 pm. Funeral Mass Thursday 11:30 am at Divine Child...
Thomas Depodesta
Sep 7, 2014
Tom was born in Detroit on June 15,1944 to Mario and Jane DePodesta (both deceased). He is survived by daughter, Laura (Paul) Bickford, wife Lynne Maher, Laura's mother, Diane DePodesta, brothers, Richard DePodesta (Lynette) of Lincoln Park MI and David DePodesta (Nancy) of Ninilchik, Alaska. Lynne's children, Jason (Lindsay), Jessica, Catherine; and grandchildren. Sisters-in-law Anne Rodriguez,and Mary (Kim) Portrey. Cousins,...
James John Near
Sep 5, 2014
James John Near, of Southgate & Lincoln Park, passed away September 05, 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, James Gerard and Marguerite Charlotte Near of Lincoln Park. Survived by his Daughter, Jennifer Lynne Timpo (Andrew) and his grandchildren, Matthew Logan and Aeron Ellen Timpo of Jacksonville, Florida. James will be interred with Military Honors at the Great Lakes Cemetery...
William Andries Henrion
Sep 5, 2014
William Andries Henrion Age 87 Beloved husband of Syble, for 62 years. Dearest father of Terri (Janson) Ewen and Ted. Dear grandfather of Christine Ewen, Joanne Ewen, Tom (Judy) Ewen, and TJ Henrion. Loving great-grandfather of Ava and Brea. World War II Navy Veteran, served on the USS Raldolph and the USS Midway. Avid Golfer and member of Great Lakes...
Mary Kathryn Scala
Sep 5, 2014
Scala, Mary K. September 5, 2014. Age 83 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Loving mother of Glenn (Mary), Dennis (Andrea), and Sharon (Thomas) Tullar. Dearest grandmother of Dominic, Tommy, Mario, Bradley, Anthony, and Cameron. Dear sister of the late William and Harvey Buchanan. Funeral service will be held Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson...
Rose Marie Jones
Sep 4, 2014
Rose Marie Jones, of Lincoln Park Michigan, died September 4th 2014. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Virgil Jones. Survived by 2-sons: James (Lisa) Jones, and Joseph (Pamela) Jones, 8-grandchildren: Madison, Taylor, Lance, Joella (Mike), Jkyia (Michael), Jalyn, Joseph Jr., Jillian, and 3-great grandsons: Atticus. Skyler and Silas. Visitation Sunday September 7, 1-8pm, Monday September 8, 9-10am. Services 10am...
Eileen Louise Gandelman
Sep 4, 2014
GANDELMAN, Eileen L. September 4, 2014. Age 77. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Janice. Daughter of the late Walter and Catherine Zaleski. Funeral Mass 9:30 am, Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Divine Child Catholic Church, 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn. (In state at 9:00 am) Visitation 3:30-9 pm, with a Scripture Service at 7 pm, Monday...
James Miller
Sep 1, 2014
Miller, James "Frank" Sept. 1, 2014 Age 49 Beloved father of Natasha, Kenny, James, Jeremy and Daniel. Dearest son of James and Lois Miller. Grandfather of Christopher, Randall, Brendon and Aubrey. Dear brother of Eric (Kim), Delinda Neal, Patrick, Richard (Kathy), and Cindy (Randy) Allen. Funeral Service Friday, September 5, 2014 - 11:00 am at the Taylor Chapel of the...
Mike Berna
Sep 1, 2014
Berna, Mike. Age 54. March 10, 1960 - September 1, 2014. Loving father of Michael (Kristine), the late Andrea, Adam, Rosemary, and Joseph. Proud grandfather of Mike and Kristine's baby on the way, Hazel. Beloved son of Peter and the late Anna. Dear brother of Maryanne (Kurt) Thompson, Peter, John (Cecilia), and Daniel. Survived by nieces and nephews; Trevor and...
Timothy G. Wloch
Aug 31, 2014
WLOCH, Timothy G. August 31, 2014, age 46 of Dearborn Loving husband of Aileen Cummings. Wonderful and proud father of Charlie and Ruby and the late Lola. Beloved son of Janet and Eugene. Dear brother of John (Michelle), Brien (Cathy), Dan (Judy) and Kathleen (Jeff) Ploussard. He will be dearly missed by 17 nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday 1...
Edmund J. Wayne
Aug 30, 2014
Wayne, Edmund J. Born to Eternal Life on August 30, 2014. Age 89. Beloved husband of Irene for 63 years. Father of Marilyn (Jim Guite) Wayne, Cynthia (Walt) Radcliffe, Edmund, and Janet (Rob) Cook. Dziadzia of Irene Jacqueline WayneGuite (Travis Haughton) and Bob Cook. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 pm and Thursday 10-11 am at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home,...
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