Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Marjorie A. Valentine

Marjorie A. Valentine

Jan 4, 2025

Beloved wife of the late Wilbur for 68 years. Loving mother of Linda (Jim) Jefferson and Bill (Beth) Valentine.  Dearest grandmother of Kim (Nathan), Aimee (Lance), Jeff (Tracy) and Annie (Matt). Her family was the light of her life. Marjorie loved to golf. She wanted her headstone to read "I'd really rather be golfing"  Visitation for Marjorie will be...

Denise Melinda Kahl

Denise Melinda Kahl

Jan 4, 2025

Denise M. Kahl passed away on January 4, 2025 at the age of 62. Beloved mother of Rebecca (Justin) Palm, Rachel Barnes, Ryan (Kelsey) Kahl, and the late Ricki Kahl. Cherished grandmother of Erin, Jaxon, Riley, Reagan, Jemma, and Jase. Loving sister of Diane Barnes and Deena "Lynn" Barnes. Denise is preceded in death by her parents, Elburn and...

Mary Ann C. Davanzo

Mary Ann C. Davanzo

Jan 2, 2025

On January 2nd, 2025 Mary Ann Cecelia Davanzo (Slowinski) was called home to her Lord.

Mary Ann was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, babci, and ciocia.  While having a quiet, solitary nature she enjoyed mystery and fantasy books, audiobooks, and TV shows.  She enjoyed skiing and it was in the ski club where she met her...

Jan Sawyer - Hermes

Jan Sawyer - Hermes

Jan 2, 2025

Jan Sawyer-Hermes, longtime resident of Dearborn Heights, passed away on January 2, 2025 after her battle with cancer at the age of 67. She was surrounded by loving family and friends in her final days.

Jan recently retired from her successful career of over 40 years with Trinity Health. In her retirement, she enjoyed time with her...

Charleen Delores Dexter

Charleen Delores Dexter

Jan 2, 2025

Charleen Delores Dexter Age 75 of Warren Michigan Passed Peacefully Thursday January 2, 2025.

Charleen was the Loving Mother of Tammy Dexter, Christine(Kalman) Keresi and Terri(William) Kenyon.  Grandmother of Angela(Nicholas) Matte, Jessica(Nicholas) Harrington, Kevin Kenyon, Adam(Aubrey) Keresi, Jason, Jozsef, Kalman and the late Megan.  Great Grandmother of 7. Sister of Daniel(Ashlee) Hart and the late Robert(Debra) Dale,...

John (Jack) Bernard O'Reilly, Jr.

John (Jack) Bernard O'Reilly, Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

Obituary for John B. O'Reilly Jr.

"In the time of your life, live—so that in that good time there shall be no ugliness or death for yourself or for any life your life touches."

John "Jack" B. O'Reilly Jr.'s time came on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, as he passed away peacefully while surrounded by those...

William "Bill" E. Livingston

William "Bill" E. Livingston

Dec 31, 2024

William "Bill" Livingston passed away on December 31, 2024 at the age of 90, he is preceded in death by his wife Lorraine of 51 years .

Loving father of Elizabeth (Michael) Flis

Older brother of Robert (Donna) Livingston

Caring grandfather of Angela and Paul Flis, great-grandfather of Anthony, along with many nieces, nephews and amazing friends.

William Emery Livingston was born to Mary...

Chester C. Salewske

Chester C. Salewske

Dec 31, 2024

Chester (Chet) C. Salewske, 96, of Taylor, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home in Taylor.

Mass will be held Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM with In State time of 10 AM at St. Alfred Church in Taylor with Rev. Fr. Grayson Heenan officiating.  Visitation will be held Sunday, January 5,...

Marian Fenech

Marian Fenech

Dec 30, 2024

Marian Fenech passed away and went home to her Lord and Savior on December 30, 2024 at the age of 88 with her loving husband and daughter at her side. Beloved wife of Joseph for 66 wonderful years. Loving mother of Jennifer Cassar. Caring Nanna of Jacob and Nikolas. Dear sister of the late Dolores Bartoli and the late...

Bernadette Theresa Ogden

Bernadette Theresa Ogden

Dec 25, 2024

Bernadette Theresa Ogden passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2025 at the age 91.

Loving mother of Daniel

Beloved daughter of Frank and Mary Krause

Family has chosen private cremation

Bernadette has been entrusted into the care of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Mi., 48127, 313-561-1500...

Harold Alfred Rahrig Jr.

Harold Alfred Rahrig Jr.

Dec 24, 2024

Harold Alfred Rahrig, Jr, 76, of Dearborn, MI, beloved father and husband, passed away on December 24, 2024, due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease.

Harold was born on December 30,1947 in Detroit, MI, to Harold Alfred Rahrig, Sr. and May Ambrose (Noel) Rahrig.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mrs. Timothy...

Barbara Susan Lewandowski

Barbara Susan Lewandowski

Dec 22, 2024

Barbara S. Lewandowski passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 78. Beloved sister of Betty (Tom) Glover. Loving aunt of Natalie Hay, and great aunt of Margot Schaening. Greatest friend of Sharon Bielenda. Cherished godmother of Kimberly Bielenda, and great godmother of Addison and Avery Garcia. Loving mother to her fur babies; Scooby, Molly, and the...

Louis James Grebetz Jr.

Louis James Grebetz Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

Louis James Grebetz Jr., 69, of Detroit, Michigan, passed away on December 18, 2024, surrounded by love and fond memories. A devoted father to his two sons, Louis and Tyler Grebetz, and a proud grandfather to his grandson Cameron Grebetz, he cherished his family above all else.

Louis dedicated 26 years to teaching special education at Joe...

Yukking "Nancy" Fong

Yukking "Nancy" Fong

Dec 18, 2024

Nancy Fong passed away on December 18th, 2024 at the age of 73

She is reunited with her beloved Wai whom she lost earlier this year. They are now doves flying together.

She is survived by her loving sons, Eddie and Bryan and many family members around the world.

Private burial will take...

Shirley Rains

Shirley Rains

Dec 18, 2024

Rains, Shirley Ann.  Age 86.

Wife of the late Wendell Rains. Loving mother of Linda Jackson (Jeff) and John Bleser (LeaAnn) and 8 kids. Beloved sister of Beverly Cytacki. Dear aunt of Frank Gasiewski and many more nieces and nephews.  Also survived by adopted daughters; Mikie Wilder and Ellen Kelly.  Shirley is now with her faithful furry...

Joan C. Phillips

Joan C. Phillips

Dec 13, 2024

Joan C. Phillips passed away on December 13, 2024 at the age of 100. Loving mother of Laurence (Ann) Meeker and the late Mark (the late Cheryl) Meeker. Proud grandmother of Amy (Robert) Riddle, Nicky Meeker (Angel Bermudez), and Suzanne Meeker. Great grandmother of Max Kurman, Antonio Estrada, Alex Estrada, Amilio Estrada, Kara and Donavon Thayer, and Adriana Gonzalez....

Samuel L. Saggers, Jr.

Samuel L. Saggers, Jr.

Dec 13, 2024

Samuel Lee Saggers Jr., known by his close friends and family as Lee, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2024. Preceded in death by his father, Samuel Lee Saggers Sr., he leaves behind a legacy of strength and love.

Born on June 17, 1971, in Detroit, Michigan, Lee faced life's challenges with unwavering determination. He overcame countless...

Genevieve Lucy Sterba

Genevieve Lucy Sterba

Dec 12, 2024

Genevieve Lucy Sterba passed away on December 12th, 2024 at the age of 82

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

Judy Carrier

Judy Carrier

Dec 12, 2024

Judy Carrier, age 86, of Wyandotte, Michigan, earned her wings and went to Heaven on December 12, 2024. She was born on July 27, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan. Judy was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend to many. She lived a great life, dedicating herself to being a homemaker and raising her five children.

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Barbara Provci

Barbara Provci

Dec 11, 2024

Barbara Provci

December 5, 1932 to December 11, 2024

PROVCI, Barbara   Age 92  of Taylor

Barbara Provci, also known as Barb in English or Basia in Polish, was born in Sulmierzyce, Poland. When she was 6 years old, World War II started and her family was taken from their home to Labor camps...

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