Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Daniel Graf
Aug 23, 2024
Daniel (Dan or Danny) Graf passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024. Â Loving husband of Margaret (Peg or Peggy) for almost 59 wonderful years. Cherished father of Diane (Alan) Lawrence, and David (Irina) Graf. Â Loving Grampa of Peter, Anton, Robert, Natalia, Katerina, and Margaret. Â Dear brother of PeggyAnn Graf, and the late Frank Graf. Â He leaves behind many cherished...
Herman Stephen Strauss
Aug 22, 2024
"Steve" left this world unexpectedly on August 22, 2024 while at his home. He was born February 1966 in Fort Wayne IN and lived there through high school and early employment. During much of his adult years, he explored life in large cities, in both Texas and Michigan. He also liked to spend time with his pets, both feline...
Richard Strome
Aug 21, 2024
Arrangements for cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.
Thomas Luke Ashley
Aug 21, 2024
Thomas "Luke" Ashley passed away on August 21, 2024 at the age of 25. Beloved father of Ella Grace Ashley. Loving son of Trichia and Tony. Cherished nephew of Corinna and Wayne. Dearest brother of Laura, Raymond, Christopher, Wayne Jr., Mikey, and Aliyah. Loving uncle of Christopher Jr., Jordan, Zel, and Mia. He will be deeply missed by his...
Eric "Rick" Charles Wartmann
Aug 19, 2024
Eric "Rick" Charles Wartmann passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Monday August 19th, 2024, at the age of 71
Rick will be remembered by all who met him for his outgoing personality and his positive outlook on life. His gift to gab and impressive knowledge of topics far and wide enabled him to converse freely...
Joseph William Miller
Aug 18, 2024
It is with great honor that we celebrate the life of Joseph Miller. Proud son of Anthony and Virginia. Joseph's legacy lives on in the many branches of his family tree. His children: Geoffrey Thiede, Rhonda (Thiede) Kasperek, Michelle (Miller) Mercurio, Melissa (Miller) Stipcak. Grandchildren: Danielle Donahue, Katelyn Baron, Brandon "Bubba" Thiede, Erik Thiede, Shaun Thiede, Ashley Trott, Ashton...
Ronald R. Hale
Aug 18, 2024
Beloved son of the late Cleveland and Mary. Loving brother of Sandra (John), Charlene (Lou), and the late Robert (Darlene). Dearest uncle of Holly, Louis, Edmund, Jolene, Arlene, Carlene and great uncle of Gabrielle, Grant, Sal, Maria and Braxton. Ronald's Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 9th at the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and...
John Michael Pochini
Aug 18, 2024
John M. Pochini passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 59. Beloved father of Ashley Pochini, and Michael Pochini. Loving brother of Cindy (George) Isaac, Liz Pochini (Mark Freeman), and Steve (Kathy) Pochini. Cherished son of Marilyn and the late Silvan Pochini. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
John worked...
Wallace Hadary, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Wallace Hadary, Jr. passed away on August 17, 2024 following heart surgery. He is the beloved husband of Rachel Hadary for over 45 years. Devoted father of Michael, the late Sean, Evan, and Neil. Dear brother of The late Martin, Karen, Susan, Christine, and Mary.
Family meant everything to Wallace and he was a very caring man...
George Cassar
Aug 17, 2024
George Cassar, passed away on August 17, 2024 at the age of 76.
George Cassar was born in Hamrun, Malta on September 12, 1947. He came to the US with his parents in 1952 and became a proud citizen after his military service. He graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1966 where he was awarded All...
Billy Keith May
Aug 16, 2024
Billy K. May passed away on August 16, 2024 at the age of 59. Beloved brother of Shirley (Leon) Adkins, Peggy Mayes (the late Jim), Deloris Pitman, Carolyn (Greg) Schonscheck, John (Brandy) May, and the late Pauline Keathley, Willow Jean Ingram, Larry Sword, and David May. Loving son of the late Bill and Viola May. Billy is loved by...
Gail Marie Sower
Aug 15, 2024
SOWER, Gail Marie  Age 69 of Milford
Gail Marie Sower passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 after a courageous 3 year battle with ovarian cancer.
Gail is survived by her daughter Anita (Christos) Polymeneas, her cherished granddaughter Abigail, siblings Anita (John) Reinholz, Henry (Patti) Sower Jr., Kimberly (Jim) Lisi, Jennifer (Frank) Nickowski and many...
Martin R. Baerlin
Aug 14, 2024
Martin Baerlin
Apr. 13, 1935 -Aug 14, 2024
Martin R. Baerlin
Beloved husband of Mary Lou. Loving Father of Mark Baerlin, Gretchen (Jack) McDaniel, and David (Amy) Baerlin. Â Adored Grandfather of Avery Baerlin and Lauren Baerlin. Â Dearest son of Enos and Esther Baerlin. Dear brother of Betty (Stan*) Erickson. Â Uncle to Terry (Cathy)...
Pauline Keathley
Aug 14, 2024
Pauline Keathley August 4,1946 - August 14,2024
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Pauline Keathley at the age of 78 years. She passed away peacefully at Corewell Taylor hospital with her three children by her side.
Pauline was born in Pikeville, Kentucky and...
Margaret King
Aug 12, 2024
Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Michael (Carrie). Dearest grandmother of John and Avery. Dear sister of Eileen (Bill) and aunt of Billy. Also survived by her dear friend Jody. Margaret loved to watch old movies, listen to Irish music and spending time with her cat, Tom. Margaret's funeral service will be Friday, 5:00 p.m. at...
Freda Marie Berce
Aug 12, 2024
Freda Marie Berce (nee Cudillo) passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024 at the age of 100.
Beloved wife of Ted for 72 wonderful years. Dearest mother of Rob (Tricia) Berce, Patsi (Pat) Burke, and Pam (Jim) Szilagyi. Proud grandma of Mickey (Lindsey) Berce, Mandy (Brad) Piland, Meredith Berce (Joe Carter), Brad Burke (Britt Rosenthal), Doug Burke,...
John K. Schimmele
Aug 7, 2024
John K. Schimmele passed away on August 7, 2024. Dear brother of Tom (Jan) Schimmele.
Private cremation services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Patricia Marie Gotzfried
Aug 7, 2024
GOTZFRIED, Patricia Marie Age 84 of Taylor
Beloved Wife of the late Erich for 58 years.
Loving Mother of Jeff (Rhanna), Kenny, Scott (Nicki).
Dearest Grandmother of Kylie, Conner, Erica, Jeremy, Jennifer, Matt (Jessica) and Great Grand-mother of 9.
Patricia loved her family, her church family, going to garage sales, her...
Geraldine Boski
Aug 6, 2024
Geraldine "Gerry" Boski, 93, died on August 6, 2024, at Trillium House Hospice Care in Marquette, MI.
Gerry was born on July 28, 1931 to Mamie and Roy Townsend in Tellico Plains, TN. Â She was the youngest of 3, her two siblings, Mildred and Ray, were much older so she spent her childhood surrounded by aunts, uncles,...
Theodore Joseph Lyons Jr.
Aug 3, 2024
Theodore "Joseph" Lyons Jr. passed away on August 3, 2024. Loving brother of Jessica (Brian) Gutowski, and Tony (Stephanie) Lyons. Theodore is preceded in death by his loving parents Theodore Sr. and Jane. He leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews, cousins Thomas (Sara) O'Neill & his family, the late Lindsay and her daughter. He will be deeply missed....
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