Obituaries

Feb 28, 2026

Judith Ann Votenz, loving wife of the late Clifford, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28th at the age of 76.

Loving and caring mother of Kevin Votenz and Stacey (Jeremiah) Keacher. Beloved grandma to Sarah and Jenna Keacher. Sister of Keith (Kathy) Diedrich, Harold (Sheryl) Diedrich and Donald Diedrich.

Visitation will be held Tuesday...

Feb 28, 2026

Guy Lindbergh Sykes, 97, of Taylor, passed away on February 28th, 2026. Guy was born February 6, 1929, the son of Ireland and Nancy (Mullins) Sykes. Guy leaves behind two loving daughters, Regina LaForest and Katrina (Rick) Woodward, five grandchildren, Johnathon (Kaitlyn), Andy, Lindsey, Karla, and Kristopher (Jamie), and 18 great grandchildren, Brayden, Piper, Jackson, Olivia, Levi, Athene, Annalie,...

Feb 28, 2026

Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Feb 26, 2026

Marie Theresa (Grenier) Hess, 97, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Marie exemplified love, warmth, humor, and devotion to her savior, Jesus Christ, to all who knew her.

Marie lived a long and vibrant life defined by faith, family, curiosity, and connection. A devoted Catholic, her...

Feb 24, 2026

Beloved husband of Carol Bowser. Loving father of Brett (The Late Karen) and Christopher (Kimberly). Dearest grandfather of Evan (Meghan), Elayna, Trevor, Justin, and great-grandfather of Evan. Son of the late Clarence and Rubie. Dear brother of the late Dennis Bowser and Nancy Bowser. Donald was originally from Butler, PA. Later relocating to Dearborn Michigan to start his career...

Feb 23, 2026

Lee Thume (1931-2026) born Gladis Evaleta Stephens, passed away peacefully in her Dearborn home, at the age of 94 February 23, 2026. She lived a remarkable life as a loving wife, mother, and community leader. After graduating college and raising her two children, she pioneered assistive technology for the visually impaired and poured her heart into music, composing over...

Feb 22, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

Feb 20, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

Feb 20, 2026

Mary Alderman sadly passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Gene Alderman for 35 years. Loving mother of Margaret, Carolyn (Glen), Michael, Shelley, Donald (Julia), Christopher, Cathy, Roy, Connie, Brian, Belinda (Russ), Melinda (Johnny B), and the late Theresa and Kenny. Dearest grandmother and great grandmother to many. Cherished "Aunt Cookie" to...

Feb 17, 2026

September 26, 1963 – February 17, 2026

Brian K. Parker. Age 62 of Dearborn. Loving father of Addison and Olivia. Beloved life partner of Cathleen Herman. Also survived by sister Torri (Dan) Dunne. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth J. Parker and Irene A. Fodor. Brian lived the way he wanted everyone around him to feel —...

Feb 17, 2026

Judith M Gernheuser, 88, formally of Toledo, Ohio, now of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away February 17th, 2026. Judith found joy in the simple things in life, especially the birds singing that greeted each new day. Devoted Wife, Mother, and Granny. Reunited with Richard C. Gernheuser, finding comfort with the one she loved and adored most. She is survived by...

Feb 16, 2026

Patricia Ann Chacon (nee Russell), lovingly known as Trish, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 77. She is survived by her devoted husband, Florencio (Papo) Chacon; her children, Lisa Bojko (Stan), Christy Dalton (Kevin) and David Chacon (Laura); her seven beloved grandchildren, Emily and Michael Bojko, Kayla Leija (Alex) and Zachary...

Feb 15, 2026

Richard "Rick" F. Tabaczynski, 80, of Dearborn passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Rick was born March 2, 1945, the son of Frank and Helen (Kalinowski) Tabaczynski. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Jeanette, two children, Elizabeth Duperron and James (Kelly) Tabaczynski, and five grandchildren, Claire, Jack, Grace, Lincoln, and Mila.

Rick served...

Feb 14, 2026

Aurora D. Barretto

June 22, 1949 – February 14, 2026. Aurora Barretto was called to heaven to be with the Lord and her dear late husband on February 14th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Jose Barretto and devoted mother to their three children; Catherine (David) Sanchez, Carl...

Feb 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lena Castelvetere

Dearborn, MI – Michelina (Lena) Castelvetere, 97, joined her husband Giuseppe (Joseph) Castelvetere in eternal rest on February 13, 2026. Lena was born in Ardore, Italy on May 9,1928, to Vincenzo and Mariantonia "Antonetta" (Frasca) Sainato.  She immigrated to the United States where she became a citizen on August 4th, 1952....

Feb 12, 2026

Patricia Anne Golem, 75, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2026 with her family by her side. Patricia, forever known as Patty, leaves behind three children, Ryan (Rebecca) Golem, Scott (Rachel) Golem, and Amy (Zack) Roskop; Four grandchildren: Griffin, Beckett, Isley, and June; Loving sister to Barbara (Lauri) Fischley, Donna (Robert) Comerer, Grace (Lee) Ford, Robert (Sheryn) Fischley and...

Feb 10, 2026

James Hill passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 73, just days before his 74th birthday. Born on February 25, 1952, James spent his life rooted in Taylor, Michigan, where he built a quiet but meaningful legacy through his work, his family, and his generous spirit.

James was married to the love of...

Feb 10, 2026

Louise Geraldine Lawrey of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90 on February 10th, 2026.

She was preceded in death by husband, James G Lawrey, and siblings, Audrey, Gerald, Louis and Daniel.

She is survived by her loving children, Laura (Johnny) Spry, Donna (Amalio) Salinas,...

Feb 10, 2026

Loving sister of Andrea Burnham. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (Carol) and the late Mary Jane.  Dearest aunt of Owen.  Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jennifer spent her entire career in the Non-Profit sector.  She was very passionate about improving her community.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and was very artistic. She will be missed by...

Feb 6, 2026

Rosemary Broses Age 86, of Wilber Township, MI and formerly of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.

She was born on April 13, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late Andrew and Julia Konkoly (Fazekas). Rosemary was raised in the Hungarian Delray neighborhood and graduated from Dearborn Fordson High School. She then worked for...