Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Pamela Sue Thomas

Pamela Sue Thomas

Feb 6, 2025

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

Alice M. Evert

Alice M. Evert

Feb 5, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Barbara (William) Wilson and Michael Evert. Dearest grandmother of Kira and Shannon. Sister of Robert, Irene and the late Joseph, Ruth, Richard, Carolyn and Morris Jr. Private services entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Interment Parkview Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia, MI.

Louis Francis McHugh III

Louis Francis McHugh III

Feb 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Louis F. McHugh III

December 24th, 1942– February 5th, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis F. McHugh III, a devoted Father, Grandfather, and proud United States Army Veteran. He left this world on February 5th, 2025 at the age of 82, surrounded by family....

Gerard Yager Claffey

Gerard Yager Claffey

Feb 3, 2025

Gerard (Jerry) Yager Claffey, 83, passed away peacefully on Feb 3rd, 2025. He was a loving husband of Hien Pham, loving brother of John Claffey, Carol Claffey, Dennis Claffey, loving father of Diem Phan, Tung Luu, Tinn Pinthong, Nhi Pham, and Ky Phan.

Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in a large and lovely family of 8 siblings,...

Charles William Harper

Charles William Harper

Feb 2, 2025

Charles Harper passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 85.

Loving husband of Betty for 32 wonderful years. Beloved father of Venus, Dawn, Sherry, Victoria, Victor, Jerry, Scott, and Wendy. Caring grandfather of Paul, Tiffany, Brianna, Nicole, Robert, Rachel, Heather, Brandi, Tony, Tyler, Taylor, and Ella. Great grandfather of 14. He is also survived...

Jerry G. Stockwell

Jerry G. Stockwell

Feb 1, 2025

Jerry G. Stockwell passed away on February 1st, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born April 3rd, 1942 in Pontiac, MI.

Beloved husband of Barbara for 57 years. Loving father of Eric. Dear brother of Elizabeth and Linda. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Jerry attended the Detroit College of business where...

Dale Wayne Miller

Dale Wayne Miller

Jan 31, 2025

Beloved husband of Vicky for 16 years. Loving father of Jason (Jennie), Nick (Teresa) and Eric (Jen). Dearest Papa of Erin, Michael, Marcus, Kayla, JJ, Sophia, Hunter and the late Miller angel baby's.  Dear brother of Richard (Sally), Dee Cairns (Red) and the late Dawn Fleming.  Dale enjoyed watching his grandchildren play baseball over the years.  He was a...

Henry Johnson Jr.

Henry Johnson Jr.

Jan 30, 2025

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

Dennis M. Walls

Dennis M. Walls

Jan 30, 2025

Dennis Michael Walls

August 24, 1961 – January 30, 2025

Dennis passed away peacefully in his home on January 30th, 2025

Dennis was proceeded in his death by his parents, Haden and Mildred Walls, his brother, Wayne Walls, his second brother, Bernard Walls, and by his daughter, Jeanie Busby.

He leaves...

William "Bill" Cairns

William "Bill" Cairns

Jan 30, 2025

William Archibald Cairns was born in Barr Slope, a small coal mining town in Pennsylvania on January 5, 1931, to James and Violet Cairns.  He had a sister, Bessie, and a brother, Pete (both deceased).  His parents moved to another small town close by named Commodore where Bill grew up, attended school, and graduated high school.  This is where...

Myrtle Herbert

Myrtle Herbert

Jan 29, 2025

Myrtle Herbert passed away on January 29, 2024 at the age of 90.

Loving wife of the late Victor for 60 plus years. Beloved mother of Alan, and Vickie. Caring grandmother of Christina and Cassandra.

Julie Ann Donahue

Julie Ann Donahue

Jan 29, 2025

Julie Ann (Steinaway) Donahue, age 85, of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Julie was born in Detroit on August 6, 1939, to parents Reuben and Florence Steinaway. After graduating from Fordson High School in 1957, she graduated from Henry Ford Community College in 1959 and Eastern Michigan University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science...

Sandra Kay Williams

Sandra Kay Williams

Jan 28, 2025

Beloved mother of Kelly. Loving grandmother of Amy White, Eric Castellenas and Stephanie Castellenas and great-grandmother of Anthony White and Corey Egolf. Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Martha Caroline Hall

Martha Caroline Hall

Jan 28, 2025

Martha Caroline Hall, age 88, passed away on January 28, 2025.

Beloved wife of the Late Dallas.

Dearest mother of Bonnie (the Late Danny) Myers, Cheryl (Chris) Kemp, and Kimberly (Michael) Sakal.

Loving grandmother of Jenda Cole, Matthew Myers, Kyle Sakal, Melissa (Nick) Champney, Paige Kemp, Mikaela (Joey) Friedman, Christopher Kemp and Jason...

Sally S. Overholt

Sally S. Overholt

Jan 27, 2025

Overholt, Sally (nee Boik) of Taylor, MI, went to meet her savior on January 27th 2025, at the age of 74. Daughter of the late Harold and Loretta Boik. Dearest wife of James for 53 years. Loving mother of Sandra (Tim) Spurbeck, April (Chris) Grieves and Jimmy (Brandy) Overholt. Grandmother of Kevin (Cecilia) Durham, Jesse (Andrea) Durham, Cody (Catherine)...

Wilma Mae Gross

Wilma Mae Gross

Jan 27, 2025

Wilma passed away on January 27th at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife to the late James.  Mother of the late Cynthia (James) Houston, Judith (Bob) Jean and Christine (Pete) Priebe.  Grandma of Josh (Kristin) Hughes, Jamie (Andy) Mork, Nick (Tara) Houston and the late Kyle Hughes. Gigi of Kalleigh, Sawyer, Kellan, Grayson, Keira and Claire....

Barbara Ann Schultz

Barbara Ann Schultz

Jan 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Schultz (Weigel) Date of Birth: 3-27-40 Date of Passing: 1-26-25

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Schultz on 1-26-25 at the age of 84. Barbara was a loving mother, cherished grandmother, a beloved friend to many and a dedicated follower of Christ's good word. She is survived by...

Barbara Frances Sobie

Barbara Frances Sobie

Jan 25, 2025

Barbara Sobie passed away peacefully with family by her side following a lengthy battle with cancer on January 25, 2025 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Raymond. Dear step-mother of Jessica (Ed), Bryan, and Nicholas. Caring sister of Mike Sypula, Patty Delaney, Jamie Sypula, and the late Tim Sypula. Loving aunt of Sarah, Paula, Alex, Charlotte, Jillian,...

Patricia A. Oatman

Patricia A. Oatman

Jan 25, 2025

Patricia A. Oatman passed away peacefully in the loving care of her son, Donald, daughter-in-law, Janna, and grandson, Michael. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, Sr., her father, Arthur Campbell, her mother, Nellie Shirley, and her 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Patricia was a devout Catholic...

Nathaniel J Shaffer

Nathaniel J Shaffer

Jan 25, 2025

Nataniel J. Shaffer passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2025 at the age of 44.

Full obituary to be posted.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date and announced here

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