Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Shirley Kozma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Keith E. Nowicki

Keith E. Nowicki

Aug 29, 2014

Nowicki, Keith E. August 29, 2014, age 57 Loving father of Melanie. Dearest brother of Karen Julian (John) and Glenn Nowicki (Paula). Beloved son of the late Edmund and Catherine. Dear uncle of Christopher, Cliff and Paul.

Patricia Ann Smart

Patricia Ann Smart

Aug 29, 2014

Smart, Patricia (Pat), age 58 of Wayne. Beloved wife of Robert. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Los and her brother Bobby Los. Pat is survived by her brother, John Los, and her loving aunt Gean. Pat is the loving daughter-in-law of Margaret Smart. Visitation Tuesday, September 2nd, 4:00pm-8:00pm with the funeral Wednesday at 11:00am at the...

Samuel Latigo

Samuel Latigo

Aug 29, 2014

Latigo, Samuel (Sam) 87 of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on August 29, 2014 in Sevierville, Tennessee, where he lived the last year of his life. He was born in San Antonio, TX, on February 19, 1927. He was preceded in death by his wife, Apolinar (Pauline) Latigo, whom he loved more than he realized. Sam was a Maintenance Supervisor at...

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