Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Norma L. Abbott
May 28, 2012
ABBOTT, Norma L. May 28, 2012, age 86 Loving wife of the late James. Dear mother of Katherine Younger (Ronald), Thomas Wood (Jennifer), Richard (Kathleen), Patrick (Laura), James M. (Mary Jo) and the late Janette. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral Friday 11:00 am at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave....
Marie Estella Manders
May 28, 2012
Beloved wife of Norman for 55 years. Loving mother of Mark (Karen) and Pamela (Russell) German. Dear grandmother of Jennifer (Steven) Troy, Alicia, Leslie German, Brianna (Chris Rich) German, and Adam. Great grandmother of Autumn Rich. She was a teacher for the Taylor Schools for 54 years.
Rose Faford (Nee Wade)
May 27, 2012
Beloved wife of the late Bud. Loving mom and best friend to her children; Laura (Dennis) Kanalos, Cheryl Kuharske, and Gregg. Dear grandmother of Tina Marie, Shiela Ann, Dennis Wade, Michelle Renee, Wade Charles, Kenneth James, Kelly Wade, Rose Ann, and Lindsay Taylor. Great-grandmother or 19 and great-great-grandmother of 3. She will be dearly missed and loved by many people....
Kenneth R. Ferrell
May 27, 2012
Ferrell, R. Kenneth November 14, 1921, age 90 Loving husband of Marie for 68 years, a relationship which began in elementary school. Loving father of Rick (Sharon) Ferrell. Proud grandpa of Adam (Courtney), Matthew, Ryan (Barbi) and Rebecca Ferrell. Adoring great grandfather of Charlotte and Gabrielle Ferrell. Memorial Service Thursday, June 7th at 11 am at the Dearborn Chapel of...
Betty June Collins
May 25, 2012
Collins, Betty J. May 25, 2012 Age 81. Dear mother of Brian (Launa) Melvin, Larry (Deb) Melvin, Richard "Dan" (Lori) Collins, and Karen Collins. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Ray Llewellyn. Funeral Wednesday, 11 am from the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 pm.
Lois Edna Gafford
May 22, 2012
GAFFORD, Lois E. May 22, 2012, age 85 Beloved wife of the late Ray. Dear mother of Joseph, John and Diane Burns (Daniel). Loving grandmother of Joseph, Jason, Deborah, Bridget, Devin, Laura and Michael. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Lois was a life long resident of Dearborn. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, a retiree of Ford...
Wanda R. Grabowski
May 22, 2012
Grabowski, Wanda R. Age 103. Born February 17, 1909 and passed away May 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frank Grabowski,Sr. Dearest mother of Joan Francis and Frank Grabowski,Jr. Grandmother of Michael (Ann) Kuzara and David Kuzara, Dr. Frank Grabowski, III, PHD and Dr. Christopher Grabowski, PHD. Also survived by 6 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Wanda was...
Charles L. Maples
May 22, 2012
Maples, Charles L. May 22, 2012 Age 95. Beloved husband of the late June. Dearest father of Lyn (Roger) Brooks, Dear grandfather of Charles (Cheryl), Michael (Kimberlyn), Paula (Gary). Great grandfather of eight. Great-great grandfather of two. Memorial service Saturday, June 2 at 11 am from the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. Gathering from...
Wanda Doettl
May 19, 2012
Doettl, Wanda L. age 86 of Lincoln Park died May 19, 2012. Wanda is preceded in death by her beloved husband William J. Doettl. Survived by 4-children: Michael (Kelli) Doettl, Robert Doettl, James (Monica) Doettl, and Sharon (Kevin) Roberts. Also survived by grandchildren; Christie Spradlin, Kimberly Werner, Ingrid Chambers, Steven Doettl, David Doettl, Melissa Mc Kissen, Mary Smith, Craig Roberts,...
Mary Jane Agius
May 19, 2012
Agius, Mary May 19, 2012 Age 90 Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Samuel (Patricia)and Mary Rose (Jeffrey) Borg. Sister of Lawrence (Blanche) Azzopardi, Emmanuel (Dolores) Azzopardi, and Violet Azzopardi. Grandmother of Sarah (Terry) Benyo, Kate Agius, and Lauren & Victoria Borg. Great Grandmother of Olivia
Frederick Schreiber
May 18, 2012
Schreiber, Frederick Ed.D. May 18, 2012 age 85. Loving husband of Ann for 61 years. Loving father of Kurt (Cindy) and Jane (Ken) LeBlanc. Proud Grandpa of Christie (Greg) Brewster, Sarah LeBlanc (Fiance, Mark Somers II) and Ryan Schreiber. Former teacher, principal and associate superintendant of the Dearborn Public Schools. Member of the class of 1944 Western High School, Detroit,...
Joseph Samuel Coates Sr.
May 18, 2012
Loving husband of Naomi for 65 years. Dear father of Joseph Jr. (Shirley), Deborah (and the late Terrance) Michelle and Stephanie. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Ruby Gene Matthews
May 15, 2012
Matthews, Ruby Gene Age 76 May 15, 2012 Beloved wife of Richard. Dearest mother of James (Marianne) Matthews and Deborah (Kenneth) Ward. Dear grandmother of James Jr., Matthew (Kathy) Ward, and Kristin (Dustin) Kerr. Loving great-grandmother of Noah, Ethan, Hannah, Alivia & Emily. Precious sister and aunt.
Joe Markell
May 15, 2012
MARKELL, Joe Husband of the late Susan, passed away May 15 after a brief illness. He was born near New Castle, PA on April 2, 1919, son of the late Caroline and Sam. He will be missed by his daughters Susan (Stephen) Skolnik, of Highland, MI and Patricia (Thomas) Armstrong, of Spartanburg, SC; and sister, Anna of New Castle, PA....
Richard Wayne Evans
May 15, 2012
Evans, Richard "Rick" Wayne Age 49 May 15, 2012 Beloved husband of Gail. Dearest father of Tara. Dear brother of Robert (Sherry) and Tina Swader. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Donald E. Mulligan
May 15, 2012
MULLIGAN, Donald May 15, 2012, age 74 Loving husband of 53 years to Barbara. Beloved father of Christin Minton-Buck and Carol (Robert) Traskal. Devoted grandfather of Bradley Becker, Ashley Buck, Connor Traskal and Kelly Traskal. Funeral 11:00 am Friday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 5-9 pm Thursday. Memorials may be made to...
Lyla M. Mcnabb
May 14, 2012
McNabb, Lyla M.(nee: Mathiak) Age 85 May 14, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dearest sister of the late Ralph. Dear aunt of Mari Stewart and Martin Mathiak. Loving cousin of Richard Pichler. Also survived by great nieces and great nephews. Retired from Harper Hospital as a very proud Nurse Anesthetist. Was an avid seamstress, knitter and quilter.
Rosanne Gjostein
May 14, 2012
Gjostein, Rosanne. Born March 5, 1935. Entered into rest May 14, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Norman Gjostein. Loving mother of Joanie (Ken) Daye and Tom (Rebecca). Also survived by grandchildren Jeff, Luke, Julia, and Joseph. Rosanne was a Devout Roman Catholic. Earned a Bachelor of Arts, English from Seton Hill College in PA. and taught grade school prior...
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