Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Larry Goebel
Apr 24, 2014
Goebel, Larry. Age 95. 12/16/1918-4/24/2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary for 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Judi (Lou) Stanford and David (Norma). Proud granpoo of Matt (Kristina) and Nate. Preceded in death by his sister Fran McIntosh and his brother Ken. Survived by nieces and nephews. Larry was a lifelong educator and retired from Ford Motor Company after...
Cynthia Sullivan
Apr 24, 2014
Sullivan, Cynthia. Age 53. April 24, 2014. Cherished mother of Gina (Jay) Theisen. Daughter of Nelson Bare and the late Janice Bare. Sister of Richard, Cheryl, Kevin, Michele (Chris) Faur, Lisa Faur, and Cristina Bare. Loving aunt. Cynthia was an ever passionate caregiver to her beloved pets. Visitation Sunday 3:00-8:00 pm, rosary 7:00 pm at Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral...
George Jr. Parker
Apr 23, 2014
PARKER, George Jr., April 23, 2014, age 61 Beloved son of Alice and George (now deceased). Dear brother of Alice (Kelly) Harris and Stephen (Betty). Nephew of Frances Simmons. Also survived by 3 nieces and many great nieces, great nephews and cousins. George was a checker champion who also enjoyed board games and family outings. Funeral Mass Monday 12:30 pm...
Frances D. Columb
Apr 23, 2014
Columb, Frances D. Age 92 April 23, 2014 Beloved wife of the late Glenn. Dearest mother of Gleniss (Joseph) Daversa, Barbara (David) Taylor and the late Douglas & Vickee. Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 6. Loving sister of Doris Keeton.
Carol Gene Gregorich
Apr 22, 2014
Carol Gene Gregorich Age 87 Beloved wife of the late William. Dearest mother of Gary (Judy) William and Karen Mitchell. Dear grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 6 Loving sister-in-law of Jean Putnam.
Rose Mary Farchione
Apr 22, 2014
Rose Mary Farchione, age 92, died April 22, 2014. Rose was a longtime resident of Lincoln Park. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband James. Survived by her son James (Anitarose) Farchione Jr., daughters Janet (John) Kranig and JoAnn Lockman. 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great granddaughters. Brother Vincent (Caroline) Grasso, sister Mae (Arthur)...
Irene Franko
Apr 17, 2014
FRANKO, Irene April 17, 2014, age 85 Beloved wife of Joseph D. Loving mother of Deborah Franko Lane, Lynn Marie (Dale) Swezene and the late Pamela. Dear grandmother of Stacey Marie Lane and Brian Joseph Lane. Sister of Virginia (the late John) Fisher and Geraldine (Richard) Pado. Sister-in-law of Denise (the late Anthony) Kushner. Funeral Mass 10:30 am Tuesday at...
Diane E. Temple
Apr 16, 2014
Diane E. Temple, age 63 of Lincoln Park, passed away April 16, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents John and Ida Temple. Survived by her loving sister Mrs. Patricia (Herb-deceased) Baldauf, nieces and nephews Melissa Baldauf, Amy Howard, Christina Baldauf, John Baldauf, and 2-great nephews Keith Howard, and Colton Baldauf. Diane was a 1968 graduate of Lincoln Park...
Mary December
Apr 15, 2014
December, Mary April 15, 2014. Age 98. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Neil (Susan) and the late Gary (Marlene). Dearest grandmother of Derek (Suzy), Alicia (Rick) and Christopher. Great grandmother of Leif, Erik, Brolen, and Sydney. Funeral Service Friday, 5:30 pm, visitation Friday 12 - 5:30 pm, at the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546...
Joe Jay Bartlett
Apr 15, 2014
Joe Jay Bartlett, Age 35 Beloved son of Jay and Laurie Bartlett. Dearest brother of Jason. Dear grandson of Elizabeth (the late Joseph) Klocek and the late Alden (Arlene) Bartlett. Loving nephew and cousin. Virginia Tile employee; past employee of Beaver Tile. 1997 graduate of Annapolis High School, Dearborn Heights.
Vernon Lee Waldrop
Apr 15, 2014
WALDROP, Vernon June 11, 1921 - April 15, 2014 Visitation Friday 5:00 - 9:00 pm, funeral service 7 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment Saturday 11:00 am Woodmere Cemetery Chapel. www.howpeterson.com
Gregory William Sankovic
Apr 14, 2014
Sankovic, Gregory William, age 63, of Eustis, Florida, passed away on April 14, 2014. He was born in Detroit, Michigan moved to Florida from McAllen, Texas. He was a contractor for the Department of Defense and a Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Bay Street Baptist Church of Eustis and graduated from...
Harry E. Szymanski
Apr 14, 2014
Szymanski, Harry E. Age 83. April 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Margaret for 46 wonderful years. Loving father of Elizabeth (Scot) Hendley, Catherine (Ronald) Dembowski, and John. Harry will be missed by his grandchildren, Harry and John Dembowski. Preceded in death by his brothers and sister; Joseph, Raymond, Dorothy, and George. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud Korean War...
Lorraine Casey-Mcafee
Apr 13, 2014
Casey-McAfee, Lorraine Age 85 April 13, 2014 Beloved mother of Karen (Rick), Mike, Keith, Kelly and Lisa. Dearest grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Dean (Margaret) Arbour, Wilfred Arbour, and the late Verna Nichols. Loving aunt.
Marvin Douglas Little
Apr 13, 2014
Marvin Douglas Little, age 79, of Lincoln Park. passed away April 13, 2014.  Survived by his loving wife Patricia, and four children.  Services are private.  Interment in West Virginia.  Please sign the register and express your sympathy at: jlpetersfuneralhome.com
Nancy Ruth Kahzarian
Apr 12, 2014
KHZARIAN, Nancy Ruth April 12, 2014 Dearest mother of Jeannine Kahzarian. Dear sister of Helen (Rob) Reisdorf & John (Elizabeth) Thorington. Dear cousin of David Curran. Dear aunt of Derek (Lynn) Thorington, Brent (Sara) Thorington & Julie (Tim) Hofman. Services were held privately.
Alexina C. Vandenbroek
Apr 12, 2014
VANDENBROEK, Alexina "Pinky" April 12, 2014, age 75 Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Joyce Harrell (David), Catherin Cloutier (William) and Joseph Irwin (Linda). Dearest grandmother of Joanne Hunter (James), Jack Jackson, Jennifer Theuma (Chris), Jimmie Harrell (Amber), William Cloutier, Danna Harrell and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ronald Boyer (Margie), Adelore Boyer (Donna) and the...
Otto Y. Grau, Jr.
Apr 12, 2014
Grau, Otto Y., Jr. April 12, 2014. Of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Dear father of Deborah (Michael) DeWatcher, Cheryl Grau (Lisa Sirkin), Karen Cristian and Dawn (Dion) Eden. Dearest brother of Bonnie (Lou) Drapeau and the late Roger Grau (Martha). Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Michael Bosel)and Kyle Campbell, Kevin and Bryan Kurzawa, Blake, Robert and Marie Eden,...
Arris Dean Clearman
Apr 10, 2014
Clearman, Arris Dean Age 78 April 10, 2014 Preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; brother Robert and sister, Vera.
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