Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

David Omar

David Omar

Sep 7, 2024

David Omar passed away on September 7, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was 72 years old and beloved husband of Debbie for 50 wonderful years; proud father of Trevor (Autumn) Omar; dear brother-in-law of James Kernen, Mel Fugate (Donna), and the late Mark Kernen; and brother of Eugene....

Sandra Mary Bertucci

Sandra Mary Bertucci

Sep 5, 2024

Sandra Bertucci peacefully passed away on September 5th, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph for 42 years. Cherished mother of Anthony Bertucci. Dear sister to Richard Keehn, William Keehn, and Daniel Keehn. She is preceded in death by her two loving parents, Gerald and Margaret Keehn. Kind niece of Michael (Lenore) Nosis.

Sandra was a skilled violinist that...

Emmett W. Bond

Emmett W. Bond

Sep 5, 2024

Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Emmett (Lorraine), Cynthia (Nick), Robert (the late Cora) and the late James.  Emmett is also survived by 9 loving grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was a retiree of Ford Motor Corporation.  In his retirement years he enjoyed spending time on the golf course and also spending time with his...

Anne Marie Smith

Anne Marie Smith

Sep 5, 2024

Anne Marie Smith

November 24, 1967 - September 5, 2024

Anne was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She enjoyed spending time bowling, swimming, and making memories with her family. Anne was the heart and soul of her family. She was a kind and generous friend who always was there to lend and ear or...

Karen June Gunderson

Karen June Gunderson

Sep 5, 2024

Karen Gunderson-Preslar born June 20,1948 slipped peacefully away from us on September 5,2024, to join her parents Robert and Ruth Gunderson after battling illness for almost a year. She will be remembered by her loving husband Mike Preslar; sons Bob Gunderson and Mark & Lynn Gunderson; step children; Marcia Preslar, Michelle & Mike Wegner, Mike & Sarah Preslar. Grandchildren...

Charlotte E. English

Charlotte E. English

Sep 1, 2024

Charlotte E. English passed away peacefully at home at 3:56 a.m. on September 1, 2024 at the age of 83. Beloved mother of Patricia Anderson and Thomas Kluge, Jr. Proud grandma of 6 and great-grandma of 11.

Charlotte loved doing diamond art, diligently read her bible, but most of all, time spent with her family was her...

Trula Mae Collins

Trula Mae Collins

Aug 31, 2024

Trula Mae Collins passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Jesse Collins. Loving mother of Victoria (Gary) Sanborn, Connie (Al) Akers, Gary (Janet) Collins, James (Kristi) Collins, and the late Frank Collins. Mother in law of Linda Collins. Cherished grandmother of 14, and great grandmother of 11. Trula is preceded...

Leonard "Bryan" Rocheleau

Leonard "Bryan" Rocheleau

Aug 30, 2024

Leonard "Bryan" Rocheleau passed away on August 30, 2024, at the age of 76. Beloved Fiancé of Linda Jackson from Monoe, MI. Loving father of Brett (Melani) Rocheleau. Cherished grandfather of Natali and Parker. Bryan was loved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and Linda's family. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Sylvia Rocheleau, and his...

Sherry Mae Brackett

Sherry Mae Brackett

Aug 29, 2024

Sherry Mae Brackett passed away peacefully on August 29th at the age of 85 with her daughters Kelly and Kerry (Niall) by her side.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas Brackett, Jr. She is also survived by her stepsons Thomas III (Jean), Patrick (Barb), Michael (Lori), James and William. Loving grandmother to Natasha, Briana (Jon), Leah (Jesse), Jenna, Amanda...

Elizabeth Marie Hausch

Elizabeth Marie Hausch

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved wife of Ronald.  Loving mother of Michael (Cindy), Mark and the late Thomas (Tammy).  Dearest grandmother of Michael, Marie and Gracie.  Sister of Bernard Pulk.  Elizabeth enjoyed playing the penny slots at the casino.  She enjoyed growing beautiful plants and flowers, but most of all she loved spending quality time with her grandchildren.  Memorial contributions may be made...

Sister Mary Ursula Dzienis

Sister Mary Ursula Dzienis

Aug 26, 2024

Sister Mary Ursula Dzienis. Aug. 26, 2024. Visitation at the Felician Convent (36800 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia) on Friday, Aug. 30, 3:30pm-8:00pm. Rosary and sharing at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass at the convent on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 11am. Gathering begins at 10am with prayers at 10:30am. Arrangements entrusted to the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Interment...

Carole Cecelia Lennis

Carole Cecelia Lennis

Aug 24, 2024

On August 24, 2024, Carole Lennis, at the age of 89, quietly slipped away while holding her daughter Marie's hand. After a 9-year battle with Alzheimer's, Carole left us to join her husband, Robert, grandchildren Angelique and Aiden, plus a multitude of extended family members, at the heavenly party.

Family was the cornerstone for Carole Cecelia (O'Bryan)...

Daniel Graf

Daniel Graf

Aug 23, 2024

Daniel (Dan or Danny) Graf passed away peacefully on August 23, 2024.  Loving husband of Margaret (Peg or Peggy) for almost 59 wonderful years. Cherished father of Diane (Alan) Lawrence, and David (Irina) Graf.  Loving Grampa of Peter, Anton, Robert, Natalia, Katerina, and Margaret.  Dear brother of PeggyAnn Graf, and the late Frank Graf.  He leaves behind many cherished...

Herman Stephen Strauss

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

Richard Strome

Aug 21, 2024

Arrangements for cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.

Thomas Luke Ashley

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

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

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

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

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...

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