Joseph D. Franko
Aug 26, 2014
FRANKO, Joseph D. August 26, 2014, age 84 Husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Deborah Franko Lane, Lynn Marie (Dale) Swezene and the late Pamela. Dear grandfather of Stacey Marie Lane and Brian Joseph Lane. Brother of Denise (the late Anthony) Kushner. Brother-in-law of Virginia (the late John) Fisher and Geraldine (Richard) Pado. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am...
Ida P. Mercurio
Aug 26, 2014
MERCURIO, Ida P. August 26, 2014, age 92 Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Mercurio. Beloved sister of the late Anthony. Cherished aunt of Mike, Mark and Mary Jo Leshkevich (Mike). Special aunt of Jenni Weihmiller (Fred). Longtime member of Allen Park Presbyterian Church. Per Ida's request, cremation has taken place. www.howepeterson.com
Daniel H. Ruff, Jr.
Aug 26, 2014
RUFF, Daniel H. Jr. October 19, 1926-August 26, 2014, age 87 Dan grew up in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 7th Army Infantry Division serving in Okinawa, Japan. After the war he stayed enlisted and went to Seoul, Korea to perform for the U.S.O. entertaining the troops with...
Thomas Waldon Nuttall
Aug 24, 2014
Thomas Walden Nuttall age 74 owner and operator of 2-Big Boy Restaurants one in Lincoln Park and the other in Flat Rock, died August 24, 2014. Thomas Nuttall and his wife Patricia bought the first Big Boy Restaurant at Dix and Goddard road in 1964. Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Harry and Katie Nuttall, and one loving...
Ruby Eiden
Aug 24, 2014
Ruby Eiden, age 88 of Taylor, August 24, 2014 Beloved mother of Kathryn Ann Ryan (James), Deborah Jean Bancroft (Thomas), Sharon M. McGuckin (Dennis), Paul Michael and Gregory Lynn (Cindy). Loving grandmother of 8 and Loving great-grandmother of the late Gabrielle. Dear sister of Judy Garcia. Visitation Wednesday (8/27) from 1:00pm-9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home,...
Evangeline Melegi
Aug 24, 2014
Melegi, Evangeline Age 89 August 24, 2014 Long-time resident of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Gould and the late John Melegi. Dearest mother of Wilda (Roger) Rose, Pamela (Paul) Johnson, step-son John (Karen) Melegi and the late Laura Skidmore. Dear grandmother of Nate (Janene) Johnson, Cate Johnson, Shellie (Frank) Kociemba, and the late Randy Ruff. Loving great-grandmother of...
Joseph Szostek, Jr.
Aug 23, 2014
Joseph Szostek, Jr. August 23, 2014 Age 65, of Wayne, MI Joe is the loving husband of Lucy and the dearest father of Jaimie and Kaitie. He was born in Detroit, MI May 10, 1949 to Joseph Sr. and Kathryn (nee Parvin), who proceeded him in death along with his brother, Daniel. He is survived by his sisters, Sandy Meador,...
Wilbur Jack Miller
Aug 22, 2014
Wilbur Jack Miller, age 88 of Taylor, August 22, 2014 Beloved husband of Shirley. Dearest father of Jack (Brenda), Debra (Denise) and Jim. Dear grandfather of Jack Jr.(Jennifer), Jason (Julia), Julie, Matt, Jessica and Chelsea. Loving great-grandfather of Joshua, Jordyn, Jacob and Zachary. WWII veteran,served in the United States Navy. Teacher for Montrose School District from 1952-1958. Principal, Counselor and...
Douglas Melvin Moore
Aug 20, 2014
Douglas Melvin Moore, age 50. Beloved Husband of Darcie. Dearest Father of Aaron, Douglas Jr., Brandon, Robert and Joseph. Dear Grandfather of 10. Loving Son of Sybil (Donald) Bryan and the late Henry Moore. Precious Brother of Mike, Tom, Nicole, Joseph and the late Patrick. Treasured Grandson of Myrna Beesley. Funeral Service Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Visitation...
Helen M. Passeno
Aug 20, 2014
PASSENO, Helen M. August 20, 2014, age 85 Wife of the late Clare. Dear mother of Linda (David) Roberts, Catherine (Bruce) Campbell, Raymond (Sue) and the late Jeff (Sandra). Grandmother of Sarah Roberts, Susan (John) Crowe, Matthew Lethbridge, Frances Campbell, Scott Campbell, Leslie (Tom) Wolschleger, Elizabeth Gottlin, Catherine (Darrell) Bazian, Monica (Jordan) Engelhart, Lydia (Kevin) Carr, John (Kari) Passeno, Andrew...
Paul J. Lesner
Aug 19, 2014
PAUL JAMES LESNER, Born September 24th 1945 to Joseph & Maude Lesner. Paul leaves his loving, devoted wife Paula, his son Sean (Bridgette), grandson Dylan (Amanda),3 step children, 2 step grandchildren,1 great grandson. His only brother and dear friend John (Lorraine), sister Sara (Burl) Redmill and many nieces and nephews.. Paul grew up in Grosse Ile and was convinced...
Donis L. Mezzo
Aug 19, 2014
Donis L. Mezzo Age 71 Beloved wife of Steve. Dearest mother of Steven (Brenda), Scott (Chandra), and Susan (Dan) Truitt. Dear grandmother of 9. In state Sat. 9:30am with Memorial Mass at 10:00am at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1540 Riverbank, Lincoln Park. Memorial Gathering Friday, 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph...
Rita Braun
Aug 17, 2014
Braun, Rita M. Age 92. August 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dear mother of Michael (Ann), Marie (Michael) Behnan, Teresa (Thomas) Byrd and the late Sheila (John) Reynolds. Dear sister of Bernadine Plasters, Eleanor (David) Quick and the late Mary Beth Meehan and May Rose Coburn. Proud grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 6. Funeral Saturday...
Richard Loftus
Aug 16, 2014
Loftus, Richard G. Age 87. August 16, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Janette, married for 57 wonderful years. Loving father of Brian (Ann), Lawrence (Mary), Nancy (Barry) Kaltz, Richard A. (Jacquie), John (Joanne), Linda (Dan) Sheldon, Kathleen (Michael) Arend, and the late Timothy (Monica). Brother of Beverly Shields, Sue Ann Loftus, Michael and the late Donald. Survived by 20...
Theresa Fallon
Aug 16, 2014
FALLON, Theresa August 16, 2014, age 82 Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dearest and beloved mother of Laura (Bill) Graham. Loving grandmother of Brian, Nick and Kaity. Beloved sister of Dolores and the late Gertrude and Marcella. Dear godmother of Diane Brannock. Funeral Liturgy Friday 11:30 am at Divine Child Catholic Church (1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn). Instate 11:00...
Claudia M. Barnes
Aug 14, 2014
BARNES, Claudia M. August 14, 2014, age 74 Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dear mother of Russ (Kathy) Belcher, Ellen (Kim) Reno, John (Tracey) Belcher, Joseph (Debbie) Belcher and Brian Belcher. Dear sister of Frederick Wiedling, Roseann (Fred) Bihun, Joan (Richard) Rossi and the late Eugene Wiedling, Thomas Wiedling, Richard Wiedling and Robert Wiedling. Also survived by 6 grandchildren....
Carsal "Robbie" Robertson
Aug 13, 2014
Carsal "Robbie" Robertson age 85 of Lincoln Park passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Preceded in death by beloved wife Ethel Robertson, son Edwin, and grandson Keith. Survived by children Sandy, Greg, and Loretta. Daughter-in-law Cindy. Sons-in-laws Tom and Larry. Grandchildren Adrienne, Kevin, Jesse, Gina. 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild also survive. Visitation Friday, 1-8pm, and Saturday...
Charles E. Ratliff
Aug 13, 2014
Ratliff, Charles E. Age 77 August 13, 2014 Beloved husband of the late Aileen "Layna". Dearest father of David (Rosa), Elayna, Regan (George) and Lee (Mari-Sue). Dear grandfather of Lisa, Cindy, Paul, Christopher, Jessica, George, Kaleigh, Rhys and Shane. Loving great-grandfather of Paul, Hayley, Lindsey, Kaytlin and Jack. Precious brother of John, Sandra and Jeannie. Funeral Service Sunday, 3:00pm at...
Denis D. McBride
Aug 12, 2014
Denis D. McBride Age 70 Beloved husband of Victoria. Dearest father of Dawn Lee (Jim), Tracy Nycz and Melissa. Dear grandfather of Dylan Nycz and Ethan Nycz. Funeral Service Friday, August 15, 2014, 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Thursday, August 14, 2014, 2:00pm-9:00pm. Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights,...
John Edward Morton, Sr.
Aug 11, 2014
MORTON, John Edward, Sr. August 11, 2014, age 79 Beloved husband of the late Ann of 51 years. Loving father of Steve, Jeff (Melissa) and John Jr. Proud grandfather of Natalie and Cole Morton. Brother of Michael (Pat) Morton and Sue (Chuck) Carter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Friday 11:30 am at the Dearborn Chapel of...
