Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

John Joseph Polaczyk

John Joseph Polaczyk

Jul 25, 2011

Polaczyk, John Joseph Age 95 July 25, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Loving father of John Jr. Sharon, Denise Dr. Robert Malone, Carol Miller the late Ken and Elaine Ronald Withey. Dear grandfather of Mark W. Hall, Jill D. Ross, Dr. Noelle Ron Ryan, Ronald J. Juli Withey, Joy Joe Kitson, Benjamin Nietubicz, and the late Pamela. Dearest...

Robert Gene Sloan

Robert Gene Sloan

Jul 25, 2011

Sloan, Robert Gene Age 61 July 25, 2011 Beloved husband of Barbara. Dearest father of Tyrel, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Danelle. Dear grandfather of 9. Downriver Honor Guard Service Friday, 6:45pm; Loyal Order of the Moose Service Friday, 7:00pm with family to speak at the completion of the services, at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph...

Gerald Robert Goormastic

Gerald Robert Goormastic

Jul 25, 2011

Goormastic, Gerald Robert Age 79 July 25, 2011 Beloved husband of Joyce. Dearest father of Gerald Anita, and Lori Charles Bublitz. Dear grandfather of Carrie Huitema, Wendy Nelson, Reggie Bublitz, Daniel Bublitz, and Bryan Wellman. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Wednesday, 5-9pm. Memorials suggested to St. John's...

George Lewis Moyer

George Lewis Moyer

Jul 24, 2011

Moyer, George Lewis Age 87 July 24, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, for 48 years. Cherished father of Linda Williams Roberts nd Tressa Jack Parks. Loving grandfather and step-grandfather of Ronnie and Jason. Great grandfather "honey" of Katie Douglas. Dear friend of Eleanor Vally. He's fishing on the Jordan. Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00am at the Taylor Chapel of...

Janice Lynn Zahari

Janice Lynn Zahari

Jul 23, 2011

Loving mother of Jeffery Kimberly Gibson, Rebecca Mullins, Angelia Billy Ely, and the late LaRonda Mullins. Grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 4.

Helen Miruzzi

Helen Miruzzi

Jul 23, 2011

Miruzzi, Helen nee Caruana age 86 Went to join her darling husband Rogantino on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Leaving behind her loving children; Marlene Dull Ernie, JoAnn Maynarich Steve And Mark Sharon. Also survived by 8 loving grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren All who loved their Nana. Visitation Sun 2-9 p.m . at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...

Hiram Clarence Downey

Hiram Clarence Downey

Jul 22, 2011

Beloved Husband of the Late Amanda. Loving Father of Peggy Daniel Turner, Alice, Margaret Richard Churchill, Phil Alice. Dear grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Larry, Aline Ed LaCasper & Marrine Ridner. Funeral Service Wednesday, July 27th, 11:00 am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Tuesday, 5:00pm -...

Zofia Telka

Zofia Telka

Jul 22, 2011

TELKA, Zofia July 23, 2011, age 84 Loving wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Helen Roman Supron, John, Mary Joe Majcher and Theresa Vince LaVoie. Dearest grandmother Babcia of Karen, Kim, Tom, Mary Anne, Monica, Brendan and Justin and great grandmother of Megan, Emily, Nathan and Everett. Funeral Liturgy Friday 10:00 am at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 13534...

Catherine Horgan

Catherine Horgan

Jul 20, 2011

Horgan, Catherine age 77 of Riverview born December 9, 1933 and died July 20, 2011. Preceded in death by her loving husband James Horgan, and step son Terrance Horgan. Survived by children Margaret (Andy) Grantz, Deborah Smith, Sharon (Mike) Harris, Doug (Dawn) Smith, and step son Timothy (Sally) Horgan. Grandchildren: Marie Grantz, Michelle Grantz, Darian Smith, Terra Saylor, Sean Horgan,...

William David Lykins

William David Lykins

Jul 19, 2011

Lykins, William "Dave" Age 68 July 19, 2011 of Southgate Beloved husband of Linda, for 48 years. Loving father of John Karen and Paula. Cherished grandfather of Lisa & Tom. Dear son of Pauline and the late William. Dearest brother of Mary John and Brenda Randy. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00am at the Taylor Chapel...

Henry C Zimnicki

Henry C Zimnicki

Jul 17, 2011

ZIMNICKI, Henry C. "Guns" July 17, 2011, age 90 Dear father of Michael Deb, Rosemarie Caruana Gerald, Kenneth Donna and the late Francine. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and Jenny. Henry was a proud veteran of WWII in the Navy serving in the Pacific Theatre. Funeral Mass Thursday 10:30 am at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Merrick...

Marino Apollinari

Marino Apollinari

Jul 15, 2011

Apollinari, Marino July 15, 2011 Age 92 Beloved husband of the late Ofelia Dear father of Carlo Donna and Lillian Brother of Pina Pedini, Eliduina Ernesto Ceccolini and the late Elio. Brother inlaw of Eurosia Gasperoni. Grandfather of Marino and Natalie. Funeral mass 9:30 am Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Melvindale. instate in church at 9:00 am Visitation...

Arthur Moretta

Arthur Moretta

Jul 15, 2011

Moretta, Arthur, age 58 of Lincoln Park. Preceded in death by his parents Arthur D. Moretta and Rose Moretta. Survived by his sister Joan (Richard Douglas) Ballentine, nephew and Godson Richard Robart (Hilary) Ballentine and neice Catherine Rosemarie Ballentine. Visitation Sunday 1-8pm with a Rosary service at 7pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort St. Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146...

Eugene R. Tucker

Eugene R. Tucker

Jul 13, 2011

Tucker, Eugene R. Born June 9, 1931 in Jamestown, NY. Died July 13, 2011 in Dearborn, MI. Survived by his wife Peggy, children Michael G. Tabitha, Kerrie J. Billy Davis, granddaughter Sydney S. Davis, and sister Marcia Seppala. Certified financial planner for more than 50 years, member of the Dearborn Kiwanis Club for 32 years, Elk member for 40 years....

Joseph E. Docherty

Joseph E. Docherty

Jul 12, 2011

Docherty, Joseph E. age 87, of Southgate. Died July 12 2o11. Preceded in death by loving wife, Judith. Services were private. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.

Mary Netones Hamel

Mary Netones Hamel

Jul 11, 2011

Hamel, Mary N. "Sis" July 11, 2011 Beloved wife of the late Willard. Dear mother of William Ann Marie, Michael Patricia, Linda Brett Rizzi, James Sharon, and the late Edward. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Steve Montroy. Next to her family, Sis loved baseball. GO TIGERS!! Funeral Mass Monday, August 1,...

Albert Keays

Albert Keays

Jul 10, 2011

Keays, Albert, age 92 of Lincoln Park, passed away July 10, 2011. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Dorothy. Survived by his son Timothy (Linda), daughters Janet (Kevin) Walker and Michele (Joseph) Travis, 6 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 2 sisters also survive. Visitation Wednesday 1-9pm, with a rosary at 7pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home 3880 Fort Lincoln...

Marvin Francis

Marvin Francis

Jul 10, 2011

Francis, Marvin C., age 86 of Lincoln Park, passed away July 10, 2011. Preceded in death by his son Brian Austin. Survived by his loving wife Gertie; sons Jim (Trish), Bill (Claudia), Mark, and Dave (Meta); daughters Trudy (Butch) Reynolds, Debbie (Don) Simpson and Jean (Ron) Watkins. 15 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm at J.L. Peters Funeral...

Virginia Erickson

Virginia Erickson

Jul 10, 2011

Virginia M. Erickson, born September 13, 1931 in Detroit Michigan, died July 10, 211 in Woodhaven, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents; Harold Erickson, Gwendolyn (Crossman) Erickson, her brother John Eric and sister Gwendolyn Roetman. Survived by her sister Lois (Ward) Boyes and many, many nieces and nephews and their families. Also survived by her best friend...

Gertrude E. Jones

Gertrude E. Jones

Jul 10, 2011

Jones, Gertrude E. Age 96, July 10, 2011. Loving wife of the late Ray. Dearest mother of Pat Ron Miracle and the late Charles "Buddy" Gerstacker. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Christopher, Carl and Eric. Also survived by many neices and nephews. Lifelong member of St. Martha Catholic Church and a 60+ resident of Dearborn. In state Friday, 10:00 am, with...

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