Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Ross Norman Reckinger
Nov 9, 2014
Ross Norman Reckinger, age 76 of Taylor, November 9, 2014 Beloved husband of Linda for 56 years. Loving father of Karen Petrena, Brenda (Richard) Sokel and the late Sharon Schwab. Dearest grandfather of Nicholas Taylor and Jackson Sokel. Member of Taylor Moose Lodge. Visitation Saturday Nov 15th from 10:00 - 1:00 at the Howe-Peterson Taylor Chapel, 9800 S. Telegraph, Taylor,...
Sylvia Rock
Nov 9, 2014
ROCK, Sylvia November 9, 2014, age 89 Wife of Robert D. for 67 years. Mother of 5 sons John, Ted, Robert (Karen), Remi (Mimi) and the late Tom. Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Longtime Dearborn resident, residing at Oakwood Common Retirement Community. Sylvia earned a Bachelor's Degree from Marygrove College and a Master's Degree from U of M. Former member...
Michelle Smith
Nov 8, 2014
Michelle Smith age 30 passed away November 8, 2014. Michelle is survived by her loving mother Mona Ragsdale, step father Ron Ragsdale, father Carl Smith Sr., sister Rachel Smith, brother Carl(Lindsey)Smith Jr., grandparents Robert and Margaret Erdos, and Arlene Smith, niece Marissa Scales, two nephews Brendan Long, Connor Smith. Michelle is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and companion...
Wanda Casale
Nov 7, 2014
Casale, Wanda. Age 73. November 7, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Preceded in death by her first husband, Don. Loving mother of Ron (Heidi) Hendricks. Proud grandma of Mariah, Michael, Taylor, and Margaret (Jim) Lonchar; great-grandma of Tyler and Jessie Lonchar. Wanda loved her family dearly with a charitable heart and was skillful in cooking, sewing, and all...
Duane G. Pavey
Nov 4, 2014
PAVEY, Duane G. November 4, 2014, age 87 Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Linda (Peter) Harlow and Geoffrey (Jan). Loving Papa of Elizabeth (Eric) Gleissner. Funeral Saturday 1:00 pm at Guardian Lutheran Church, 24544 Cherry Hill, Dearborn. (Instate at 12 Noon). Visitation Friday 6-9 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Burial...
Irene M. Celeski
Nov 3, 2014
CELESKI, Irene M. Age 91, Nov. 3, 2014 Loving wife of the late George. Beloved mother of the late Donald (Janet) and the late Michael (Corky). Dearest grandmother of Cristy Rankin, Nicholas (Vicki), Andrew (Robin), Cory, Calli and Keegan. Loving great grandmother of Cecilia, Alaina, Jack, Ella, Niklas and Luke. Dear sister of Joanna (Anthony) Pietrowski. Also survived by Robert...
Katherine F. Howe, MSW CSW
Nov 1, 2014
Katherine Howe, passed away November 1, 2014. Katherine is survived by her mother Dorothy Willis, three sons; David (Beth) Howe, Andrew (Mary) Howe and Jeremy (Lisa) Howe. Also survived by grandchildren; Christopher, Sophia, Sean and Fiona. Visitation will be Thursday from 4pm – 9pm, Wake at 6:00 pm. Friday in state 11:30, mass 12:00 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church...
Ilah Mae Berg
Nov 1, 2014
Ilah Mae Berg 102 1/2 of Lincoln Park passed away November 1, 2014.Ilah is preceded in death by her loving husband Carl, children Richard, Carol and Robert. She is survived by her daughter in law Sarah (The late Richard), seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday from 10am - 1pm, service at 1pm....
Mary Geraldine Cox
Nov 1, 2014
Mary Geraldine Cox Age 76 Beloved wife of Clifford. Dearest mother of Michael, James and the late Randy. Dear grandmother of Christian. Loving sister of Michael, Cindy, the late John, Robbie, Cathi and Richard. Funeral Service Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Monday, 5:00pm-9:00pm. Interment at Our Lady...
Douglas Michael Hanna
Nov 1, 2014
Douglas Michael Hanna, Age 60 Beloved husband of Christine. Dearest father of Jennifer (Bryan) Green and Matthew. Also survived by 5 brothers and 1 sister. In state Thursday, 9:30am on Nov. 6th with Funeral Mass at 10:00am, at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4855 Parker, Dearborn Heights, MI. Visitation Wednesday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the...
Joseph Phares
Oct 31, 2014
Joseph Phares, Age 73 of Detroit, MI. Loving father of Elaine (Robyn) Ball, Kellie (Greg) Heasley, Theresa Daines, Marie (Allen) Culp, and Joseph (Wendy). Dear grandfather of Geoffrey, Casey, Alex, Matthew, Olivia, Vincent & David. Dearest brother of Gabriel, Suzanne and Mary. Memorial Mass Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:00am at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9500 Banner, Taylor, MI. In-State at...
Shirley Rae Kelley
Oct 30, 2014
Kelley, Shirley Rae born September 24, 1938 in Ury, West Virginia, went home to be with The Lord on October 30, 2014. Shirley was a long time resident of Taylor where she retired as a cook for Taylor Public Schools after over 20 years of service. Wonderful mother of Shirley (Robert) Lane, Theresa (John) Fabry, Sandra (Rick) Bell, and son...
Margaret C. Smart
Oct 29, 2014
Margaret C. Smart, Age 77 Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dearest mother of Rick (Terre), Carol (Rick) Hastie, Michael Jr. (Kathy), Robert (the late Pat) and Lynda (Roy) Reyna. Dear grandmother of 10, great-grandmother of 9 plus one on the way. Loving sister of Marvin (Shirley) Edwards. Funeral Service Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of...
Louise Ragsdale
Oct 29, 2014
Ragsdale, Louise age 87 of Lincoln Park, died October 29, 2014. Preceded in death by her loving husband Herschel and one son Ralph Ragsdale. Survived by four sons; James, Joseph, Charles and Ron, two daughters; Evelyn and Sandra. Also leaves sixteen grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday and 10-11am Monday followed by 11am Funeral Services at J.L. Peters...
Alva C. Tompkins
Oct 28, 2014
Tompkins, Alva Jr. age 74 Loving Father of Karen (Fred), Taylor and Gail (Doyle) McIntosh. Dear Brother of Betty Tompkins and Shirley Kreklau Committal Prayer will take place at 3pm. on Wednesday October 29th. at Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.
Frederick Edward Davis, Sr.
Oct 27, 2014
Frederick Edward Davis, Sr. Age 65 Beloved husband of Sharon. Dearest father of Raymond (Lisa) and Frederick Jr. (Jennifer). Dear papa of Jessica, Alan, Austin, Christopher, Crystal, Susi & Rachel. Loving brother of the late Kay. Precious uncle of James & Christopher. Funeral Service Thursday, October 30, 2014, 8:30pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S....
Genevieve Carlisle
Oct 27, 2014
Carlisle, Genevieve Grace. Age 86. October 27, 2014. Beloved wife of Harold for 66 wonderful years. Loving mother of Candace (David) Docken, Nancy (Thomas) Berris, and Michael (Mark)Carlisle. Proud grandmother of Dana and the late Adam Docken; Brian (Sarah) and the late Kevin Berris. Genevieve leaves her adored great-granddaughter Ava Genevieve Berris to honor her memory. Survived by her sister...
Brian Edward Johnson
Oct 27, 2014
Brian Edward Johnson was born on July 26, 1963 and passed away October 27, 2014 at the age of 51 in his home in Dearborn Heights. He was a father, brother, son and friend. He was loved by many. He was especially loved and survived by his three children, LeeAnn, Chelsea and her husband James, Ryan and his girlfriend Jessica....
Germaine Barrett
Oct 25, 2014
BARRETT, Germaine (nee Folsom) October 25, 2014, age 83, of Westland, formerly of Dearborn. Beloved wife of 59 years to Thomas. Dear mother of Cindi (Tony) Fry, Douglas (Patti) and Cheryl. Dear sister of June and sister-in-law of Laura. Dear grandmother of 6 and aunt of 6 nephews. Memorial gathering Sunday 11-1 pm with service at 1 pm at the...
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