Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Dolores M. Despres
Jun 16, 2013
Dolores Marguerite Despres (June 4, 1935 - June 16, 2013) Dolores Marguerite Despres, 78, passed away on June 16, 2013 in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Born June 4, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian Corrigan. Dolores (called "Dee" by family and...
Louis George Brown
Jun 15, 2013
Beloved husband of Catherine. Dearest father of Alydia, Ryan and William. Loving son of Lynda(Bill)Maki and Gerald(Betty)Brown. Dear brother of Dawn Hall and Crystal Willis. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Lois E. Rinnas
Jun 14, 2013
RINNAS, Lois E. June 14, 2013, age 90 Loving wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Suzanne Lile (Joe), Irene Morrone (Terry) and Patricia Raker (Gerry). Dearest grandmother of Tara (John), Derek (Becca), Ryan, Michael (Tina) and Carrie (Brad). Great grandmother of Lennon, Stella, Logan, Kingston, Crew, Reed and Kate. Dear sister of Doris Reiher and David Milz (Marge)....
Tommy Harold Daugherty
Jun 12, 2013
Tommy Harold Daugherty Age 65 June 12, 2013 Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dearest father of April (Juan) Aquirre, Rachel and Amanda. Dear grandfather of Ethan, Alex, Aleah, Ava, and Elaina. Loving brother of Bobby Daugherty. Precious son of Gladys and the late Roy Daugherty.
Arturo Martinez
Jun 12, 2013
Arturo Martinez Sr., age 66 of Allen Park. Survived by his wife Sylvia, sons; Arturo IV, Arturo Jr., & Daniel. Daughters; Olivia, Stephanie, Monica, Rebecca & Gina. Sister Olivia Hinojosa, brother Albino Jr., 21 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services are PRIVATE.
Jean Rose Sandford
Jun 12, 2013
Jean Rose Sandford, age 96, of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Sandy", and mother of the late "Rocky". Survived by her daughter Mischele (Marko) Tomich, Grandchildren Nathan (Kendra) Tomich and Autumn Tomich. 4 Great grandchildren and his sister Marcella Moore.Visitation Friday 10am until service at 1pm. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
Lena Tennessee Posey
Jun 10, 2013
Lena Posey, age 96 of Riverview.Preceded in death by her beloved husband Leo Posey and daughter Vicki Klasen. Survived by her children Sue Carroll-Snyder, Charles F. Posey and Patricia Nugent. Six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 10-11am with prayers at 11am at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort Street, Lincoln Park, MI. Burial at...
Carlton Green Hall
Jun 10, 2013
Carlton Green Hall Age 90 June 10, 2013 Beloved husband of Violet. Dearest father of Betty Jameson, Janice (Ken) Wiedmann, Daniel, and Joyce Greene. Dear grandfather of Bill Jameson, Jamie (Kimberly) Wiedmann, Julie (Jon) Hicks, Jonathon Wiedmann, Austin Martin, Janette Wiedmann, and Jessiann Wiedmann. Loving great-grandfather of Kevin Jameson, Kayla Jameson, Kacie Jameson, and Abigail Weidmann. Precious brother of Jack...
Marion E. Stewart
Jun 9, 2013
Marion E. "Gene" Stewart Age 69 June 9, 2013 Beloved husband of Sue for 47-1/2 years. Dearest father of Ron (Cheryl) and Mary Ann. Dear Grandfather of Nicole, Scott, Harrison. Also survived by brothers Chester, Bill, Larry and Dr. Dan. Retired from GM Detroit Hamtramck Plant after 43 years. Member of Wallace Street Pentecostal Church.
Darryl William Straub
Jun 9, 2013
Darryl William Straub, age 50, died June 9, 2013. Darryl leaves behind his loving mother Elsie Elizabeth Straub, son Derrick Cady, siblings; Douglas Straub, Judy (Bruce) Ricky, David (Nora) Straub, Brian Straub and Jennifer Straub. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with services at 7pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146, (313-928-6500)....
Opal Viola Miller
Jun 7, 2013
Miller, Opal V. of Taylor, age 94, June 7, 2013 Dearest mother of Devria (Gary) St.Aubin.
Roxanne Mercier
Jun 7, 2013
Roxanne Mericer, age 55 of Romulus. Beloved mother of Michael, Kristina and Maxine. Loving grandmother of Lathan. Dearest step-mother of Anna and Joseph. Dear sister of Mark and Michael. Loving daughter of Maxine E. and the late Mike. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Robert Stamper Sr.
Jun 6, 2013
Robert (Tony) A. Stamper Sr., age 54 of Lincoln Park, died peacefully after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his beloved son Robert A. Stamper Jr. Survived by his loving wife Cheryl, daughters; Brittany and Samantha Stamper. Granddaughter Aubrey Stamper, mother Delia Stamper. Brothers; Les (Kathy) Stamper & Matt Stamper, his sister Vicki (Dave) Anderson. Mother-in-law Louise Barnes, Sister-in-law...
Eleanor R. Mukavetz
Jun 6, 2013
Mukavetz, Eleanor, age 84, of Gaylord, Michigan, began her spiritual life on June 6, 2013. Eleanor was a devoted wife to Paul for 58 years and a fiercely devoted mother to her three daughters, Karen, Kym, and Kathy. Born in Dearborn, Michigan at the beginning of the Great Depression, the hard times instilled core values in Eleanor which made her...
Marian Bryla
Jun 4, 2013
BRYLA, Marian June 4, 2013, age 92 Loving aunt of Sylvia Sobran (Dennis) and Joseph Stawicki (Susan). Great aunt of Stephen, Michael, Paul, Kristy and the late Joseph. Sister of Helen Campbell and the late Jean Stawicki, Henry Bryla and Edward Bryla. Great great aunt of Camille, Joseph Charles and Devin. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Funeral Mass Saturday...
James Robert Simpson
Jun 3, 2013
Simpson, James Robert Age 78 June 3, 2013 Beloved husband of the late Sharon. Dearest father of Terrie Smith, Michael (Wanda) and Mark. Dear grandfather of 6. Loving great-grandfather of 3. Also survived by 6 siblings.
Linda Joyce Pepper
Jun 2, 2013
Linda Joyce Pepper, age 56 of Lincoln Park Michigan, Died June 2nd, 2013. Preceded in death by beloved mother Rebecca Rushlow. Survived by loving husband Dave Pepper and father Alfred Rushlow. Children; Jennifer (Patrick) Pac, Kimberly (Joe) Durham, Christina (Joe) Graff/Harrison, and Dean Graff. Brothers Dennis and Roger Rushlow, 10 grandchildren, and 1 very special great grand daughter Audriana Melendez...
Clifford Raymond Spiker
Jun 2, 2013
SPIKER, Clifford R. June 2, 2013, age 24 of Dearborn Heights Beloved son of Clifford and Vickie. Proud father of Ty. Dear brother of Rebecca (Steve) Yeske and Shannan (Tony) Conley. He will be greatly missed by his grandparents as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephew. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-9 pm with service on Thursday at 11...
Phyllis K. Rigley
Jun 2, 2013
RIGLEY, Phyllis K. June 2, 2013, age 83 Funeral Service Friday 11:00 am at Dearborn Free Methodist Church, 2801 S. Telegraph Rd. Visitation Thursday 2-9 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery.
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