Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Marcus Devin Mathews
Apr 24, 2013
Mathews, Marcus D. Age 48 April 24, 2013 of Brownstown. Marcus was born October 16, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan to Melvin and Evelyn (nee Hockenhull) Mathews. Marcus graduated from Detroit Public Schools (Cooley High) and Eastern Michigan University before beginning his career as a roofer, and then at Ford Motor Company. He is the beloved husband of Tonya and the...
Marjorie A. Weeks
Apr 23, 2013
WEEKS, MARJORIE A.; age 76; April 23, 2013; of Brooklyn, MI (formerly of Riverview). Beloved wife of Clifford, Sr. for 58 years. Dear mother of Clifford, Jr. (Julie), Wendy (Chris), Jessica (Michael) and Paul (Rene). Dearest grandmother of Joshua (Molly), John, Clifford III, Blythe, Christopher (Danielle), Brianna, Caitlin (Shane) and Cameron and great-grandmother of Noah, Timothy, Ashtin, Ella and Peter....
Joseph Arley Barbee, Jr.
Apr 22, 2013
Joseph Arlie Barbee, Jr. Age 75 Beloved husband of Christine. Dearest father of Tina Barbee, Tony Barbee and Kenny Barbee. Dear grandfather of Gina, Gregory, Kaitlyn, Emily, Jacob, Alex and Joey.
Terrence G. Mcclowry
Apr 21, 2013
McCLOWRY, Terry G. April 21, 2013, age 60 Loving husband of Carol for 33 years. Loving father of Terry (Margot), Matt, Meghan Woolery (Dan), Mallory and Brian the beagle. Loving brother of Jim (Carol), Bob (Diane), Peggy Emery (Jim), Pat (Donna), Susie Sied (Marshall) and Katy Luchonok. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud Michigan State Spartan. Memorial Liturgy...
Willard Napper
Apr 21, 2013
Willard Napper, Age 84, of Southgate, Michigan, April 21, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Ruby. Loving father of Gary (Julie), Deborah Kahraman and the late Linda Zajac. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Robert A. Stamper Jr.
Apr 20, 2013
Robert A. Stamper Jr, age 25, of Lincoln Park leaves behind his mother Cheryl Stamper, father Robert A. Stamper. Sisters; Brittany Stamper and Samantha Stamper. Niece; Aubrey Stamper. As well as Granny Stamper, and Grandma Barnes. Visitation Tuesday, 1pm to 8pm, with a family prayer at 7pm,and Visitation Wednesday 4pm to 5pm. Funeral service Wednesday 5pm at the J.L. Peters...
Marilyn J. Scholl
Apr 20, 2013
Marilyn J. Scholl, beloved mother of Mary and the only child of Roland and Florence Scholl, died April 20th, 2013 at the age of 82 after her long battle with cancer. Marilyn loved dancing, dogs, horses and being a bookkeeper, which she was until six months prior to her passing. She will be much missed by those who loved her.
Sister Mary Bertha
Apr 17, 2013
Bertha, Sister Mary (Mabel Stamm). April 17, 2013 Funeral Mass 10:00 am Monday following prayers at 9:30 am at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft; Livonia. Viewing at the convent 1-8 pm Sunday. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Thomas Potter
Apr 16, 2013
Potter, Thomas B.H, aged 89 - April 16, 2013. Loving husband of Bettie. Dear father of Kimberly Natzke (James). Grandfather of Chris (Monica), and Mark (Melissa). Brother of Daniel, James, Stephen, Margaret Potter, and Ann Denholm. Great-Grandfather of Romina, Daniel, Alyssandria, Garrett, Christianna, Araletta, Lilianna, and Amelia. Visitation to be held at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home,...
Chester Blaszcik
Apr 15, 2013
Blaszcik, Chester Age 83 April 15, 2013 Beloved husband of the late Florence. Dearest father of Patricia (Randy). Dear grandfather of Malissa and Brian. Loving great-grandfather of Zachary and Aiden.
Arthur Paul Weinkauf
Apr 15, 2013
Arthur Paul Weinkauf, age 70 of Lincoln Park. Brother of Ardena Johnson and Bert (Patricia) Weinkauf and loving uncle to many. Services were private.
Gale Priestley
Apr 15, 2013
Gale Priestley Age 50 April 15, 2013 Beloved daughter of Alice Priestley and the late Bill Priestley. Dearest sister of Susan Frederick (Brenda) and Bruce (Michele). Dear aunt of Jenny, Jackie, Jason, Joel, & Jesse. Loving step-aunt to Tina, Henry, Andrea, Maxwell, Sheila & Kenny.
Richard J. Phythian, Sr.
Apr 15, 2013
Phythian Sr., Richard J. Age 88 April 15, 2013 Beloved husband of the late June, for 60 years. Dearest father of Diane Pease, Jim (Linda), Jeannie (Stan) Raska, Gerrianne (Ron) Mullins, Tom (Elaine), Richard, Charlie (Susan) and John. Dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 10 World War II Veteran, past member of St. Suzanne Catholic Church, past Boy Scout...
John Lewis Newman, Sr.
Apr 14, 2013
Newman Sr., John Lewis Age 82 April 14, 2013 Beloved husband of Avalee. Dearest father of Janice (Bud) Beaver, John Jr. (Sharon), Jason (Diane), & James (Kristen). Dear grandfather of Michael, Renee, J.J., Josh, Jared, Sean, Jeremy, Anna & Jake. Loving great-grandfather of Luke, Drew & Jagger. Precious brother of Louise (Reid), Randall and brother-in-law of Mary Kate Coker. Also...
Elton A Hastie
Apr 12, 2013
Hastie, Elton (Butch) April 12, 2013 Age 78. Loving husband of the late Joan. Dearest father of Ronald (Shawn), Richard (Carol), Laura (Hal) Empson and Lisa (Tom) Wozniak. Also survived by 8 loving grandchildren: Melissa, Brian, Daniel, Stefanie, Kevin, Andrew, Keith, and Max and 2 great grandchildren, Ryleigh and Bryson. Dear brother of Phyllis Malgay and the late Gordon Hastie...
Charles David Alred
Apr 11, 2013
Charles David Alred, age 59 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Roberta Alred. Father of Kizzy Ramirez, Lakeisha Evans and Danny Alred. Grandfather of Damon Lucas. Loving son of Shirley and the late Donald Alred. A wonderful brother to Donald (Debra) Alred, Debra (Gerald) Plecha, Susan Murphy (Mike Jacks), Michael Alred & Sherry, Julie (James) Featherstone. Uncle of Scott (Sara) Johnson,...
Adeline Joan Galarowic
Apr 11, 2013
GALAROWIC, Adeline J. April 11, 2013, age 91 Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Dear mother of Mary Lou (Joseph) Stec, James (Michaeline), Annette (Jeffrey) Rowinski, Carolyn (Paul) Martin and Robert (Denise). Sister of Eugene (Lorraine) Chrobak and many deceased brothers and sisters. Sister-in-law of Helen Galarowic. Loving grandmother of Lisa, Amanda, Jacob, Jimmy, Ashley, Lauren, Jeffrey, Sarah, Shane, Brandon,...
Marc Haefling
Apr 9, 2013
Marc Haefling, age 59 of Lincoln Park, passed away 04/09/2013. Preceded in death by his parents. Marc is survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, April 11, 2013. at the J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146, (313-928-6500). Please sign the guest book and print a memorial at www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com
Nell Mavis Morse
Apr 9, 2013
Morse, Nell Mavis of Lincoln Park. Died April 09, 2013. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert J. Morse. Survived by her son Danny (Emmy) Morse, daughters Denise (Brian) Pecsenye and Cheri (Kenneth) Zimmerla. Grandchildren; Danny Morse, Jennifer (Tyler) Curtis, Jason (Melanie) Morse, Christopher Zimmerla, Ryan Pecsenye, Michael Zimmerla and Matthew Zimmerla. Great grandchildren; Cameron Zimmerla, Adeline Curtis &...
Naomi Dirden
Apr 8, 2013
Dirden, Naomi Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Dearest mother of Evelyn (Jerry) Holt and the late Larry. Dear grandmother of Terry (Dionna), Shellie (Edward), & Krystal (Thomas). Loving great-grandmother of T.J., Rebekah, Hunter, Blake, & Belah. Precious sister of Vollie (Lloyd), Opal (the late Don), Shirley (Louie) & the late Caroline and Lewis. Sister-in-law of Melvin Dirden...
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