Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Thomas Waldon Nuttall

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Mary Joan Roney

Mary Joan Roney

Aug 11, 2014

RONEY, Mary Joan August 11, 2014, age 90 Beloved wife of Walter. Dear mother of Sharon Garvin, Mrs. J. Mark (Kathleen) Wilk, Mrs. Joseph (Marjorie) Morabito, Carol, Mrs. James (Marie) Rueber, Daniel, Ellen Mary, Kenneth (deceased) and William (Cecily). Dear sister of Joseph Ehlen. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling throughout the world with...

Hulda Esther Robare

Hulda Esther Robare

Aug 10, 2014

Robare, Hulda Esther Age 94 August 10, 2014 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Dearest mother of Peter (Pennie) and the late Keith. Dear mother-in-law of Debbie and Cathy. Loving grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 2. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Sunday, 5:00 P.M. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...

Sharon L. Perkins

Sharon L. Perkins

Aug 8, 2014

Perkins, Sharon. Age 64. August 19, 1949 - August 8, 2014 Beloved Daughter of the late John & Bernice Perkins. Dear Sister of John (Debra) Aunt of Shelby Friend of Sandra Garcia & Julia Williams Visitation will be held Sunday August 10, 2014 from 4-9pm. Funeral Services will take place on Monday August 11, 2014 at 11:00am at the Taylor...

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