Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Alma Alice Simmons
Nov 14, 2012
Simmons, Alma Alice Age 92 November 14, 2012 Beloved mother of Dorothy Campbell and the late Robert. Dearest grandmother of 14. Dear great-grandmother and great, great-grandmother to many.
Josephine Theresa Battistone
Nov 13, 2012
BATTISTONE, Josephine T. November 13, 2012 Wife of the late Barney. Dear mother of Constance (Ron) Burrows, Paul (Jackie) and the late Barbara Jean Swafford. Grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 18 and great great grandmother of 1. Funeral 12 Noon Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-9 pm Friday.
John A. Wiseley
Nov 10, 2012
Beloved husband of Roena for 72 years. Loving father of Anita (Michael) Brooks, Dr. David (Beverly), and Duane (Josie). Dear grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 30. Also survived by sister Doris (Charles) Krahnke and many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America Detroit Council or First United Methodist Church.
Roger A. Woods
Nov 10, 2012
Woods, Roger A. November 10, 2012 Age 70. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dear father of Julie Hall and Stacy Alexander. Loving grandfather of Tyler, Abbie, Spencer, and Emilie. Brother of Barbara "Toodle" Forrest. A graveside service will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Urbana, Ohio.
Ruth M. Matkin
Nov 7, 2012
Matkin, Ruth Age 86 November 7, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Lynda (Jack) Giraud, Pamela (the late George) Frantum, Robert (Sharon), Sheryl (Daniel) Cash, Ronald (Cheryl) and Jeffery. Dear grandmother of 16 and dearest great-grandmother of 24. Sister of Vera Reed. Also survived by many nieces & nephews.
Carmella M. Smith
Nov 6, 2012
Smith, Carmella M. Age 91 November 6, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Dannelly. Dearest mother of Robert (Cindy), Dannelly Jr. (Donna), Thomas (Eleanor), James (Tina), the late Joseph Smith and the late Judith Dickerson. Dear grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 5. Loving sister of Albert (Dolores) Bifano.
Shelby J. Dougherty
Nov 6, 2012
Dougherty, Shelby J., 75 Loving mother of Raelene (Ron) Brumbaugh. Dearest grandmother of Kelly Dougherty and Jason Brumbaugh. Dear great-grandmother of Christopher and Tyler. Precious sister of seven.
Louis Raymond Schneider
Nov 5, 2012
Schneider, Louis Raymond Age 80 November 5, 2012 Beloved father of Brian (Marilyn) Schneider. Dearest grandfather of Kaitlyn.
Lillian V. Jarecki
Nov 4, 2012
JARECKI, Lillian V. November 4, 2012, age 83 Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Dear mother of Alan (Lorrie) and Frank. Loving grandmother of Matthew and Nicole. Sister of Dolores Davis (Gene), Christine Trombley, Andy Koziel (Nancy), the late Walter Koziel and the late Sylvia Hardacre. Funeral Thursday 10:30 am at St. Michael the Arc Angel Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard...
Yvette R. Fry
Nov 3, 2012
Fry, Yvette R. November 3, 2012 Age 85. Beloved wife of the Late Walter. Dear mother of Linda Bresette (Tom), Andrea DeGiulio (Michael) and the Late Sheldon. Loving grandmother of Linden Fry (Taryn), Sam Quinney, Tommy Bresette (Danielle), Andrea Bresette, Lucas DeGiulio (Jennie), Michael DeGiulio, Briana DeGiulio and Vincent DeGiulio. Great grandmother of Coyote DeGiulio-Smith. Funeral Tues. 11 am from...
Shirley Ann Hambel
Nov 3, 2012
Hambel, Shirley Ann, age 80, of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of Charles (Bill) for 56 years. Dearest mother of Linda (Richard) Engle, Rhonda (William) Dorchak, and Carla (David) Hubert. Loving grandmother of Willie (Sarah), Nikki (Ryan), Andy, Kevin, Holli, Karlee, & Adam.
Edward A. Szczechowicz, Jr.
Nov 3, 2012
Szczechowicz, Edward A. Age 80 November 3, 2012 Beloved husband of Dolly for 59 years. Dearest father of Maryann (Ron) Eagle and Scott (Michelle). Dear grandfather of Joelle, Lauren, Kelsey, Marlena, and Karissa. Loving brother of Shirley Szczechowicz.
Richard George Becker
Nov 2, 2012
Becker, Richard G. Nov. 2, 2012 Age 71. Dear father of Rick, Bob (Jennifer) and Amy Vann (Gerry). Loving grandfather of Morgan and Abigail Vann, Joshua, Michelle, Grace, William, Lillian, and Jackson Becker. Dear brother of Bryan (Colleen). Inspired by Motown, Richard owned and operated PAC 3 Recording Company, dedicating his life to the recording arts since 1965 until his...
Kathleen Jones
Nov 1, 2012
Jones, Kathleen of Dearborn. Beloved wife of Chuck. Dearest mother of Meghan (Bill) Irving, and Lindsey Jones. Loving grandmother of Owen, Sophia, and Mason. Dear Sister of Andrea Ketten (Bill Moylan), Mary (Dan) Blaszczyk, and Deborah (Ron) Rutherford. Memorial Mass Monday 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22430 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Memorial Gathering Sunday 4-7 pm at the Dearborn...
Jack J. Galante
Oct 31, 2012
Galante, Jack J. October 31, 2012 Age 75. Loving husband of Marilyn. Dear father of Michael, Doug (Laura). Brother of Jane Galante. Funeral Mass 11 am Saturday, at St. Martha Catholic Church, 18200 Oakwood Blvd.; Dearborn, Michigan 48124. (Instate in church at 10:30 am) Visitation 2-9 pm Friday from the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials...
Edna Monica Hassen
Oct 30, 2012
Hassen, Edna Monica Age 87 October 30, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Lavern Badger for 20+ years and the late John Hassen for 15+ years. Loving mother of Edward (the late Patricia) Badger. Dear grandmother of Edward Allen and Dawn Maraie McClur. Loving great-grandmother of 10. Also survived by sister, Vallarie Doherty and many nieces and nephews.
Philip Eugene Kraus
Oct 30, 2012
Kraus, Philip Eugene October 30, 2012 Age 85. Dear uncle of Steven ( Sue) Wielkopolan. Grand uncle of Nicole, Stefanie, and Drew. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 313-561-1500.
Donald William Ferris
Oct 29, 2012
Ferris, Donald William, Age 80, October 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Betty for 60 years. Preceeded in death by loving parents, Grady & Minnie. Dearest brother of the late Hal (Mae). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving brother-in-law of Phillip (Bea) Dugger, Richard (Carolyn) Dugger, Roma (the late Roy) Corey, Carolyn (the late Harry) Sadler, Ronnie (Phyllis) Dugger,...
Daniel Robert Buby
Oct 29, 2012
BUBY, Daniel R. October 29, 2012, age 64 Loving son of Ilene. Dear brother of Mary Lebert and the late David. Uncle of John Lebert and Cindy Skaiky. Great uncle of Evelyn and Isabelle Lebert. Dear friend of Madeleine Conrad. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 313 561-1500.
David Alfred Dallape
Oct 29, 2012
DALLAPE, David Alfred, age 57, October 29, 2012 Beloved son of the late Alfred and Ethel Dallape. Dear brother of Linda, Barbara (Bob) Hayes, Deborah (Ralph) Rodriguez and Robert (Rose). Loving uncle of Robert, Alyssa, Neeley and Kyle. Cherished friend of Tony and Cindy Baran. Funeral Service Thursday 1:00 pm at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800...
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