Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Sister Mary Laurene
May 20, 2009
Laurene, Sister Mary Theresa Smolinski May 20, 2009 Funeral Mass Friday 10:30 am following the Translation Service at 10 am with Prayers at 10:15 am at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Viewing at the Convent Thursday 1-8 pm. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 313 561-1500. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement...
Etta Bell Cruce
May 19, 2009
Etta Bell Cruce, 74, Clarksville, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Gateway Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, MI. She was born June 6, 1934 in Slayden, Tennessee and was preceded in death by her parents,...
Charles J. Attard
May 18, 2009
ATTARD, Charles J. May 18, 2009, age 83 Beloved husband of Eucaristica. Dear father of Jimmy Pamela, Joe Thao and Mary Connell. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Instate Saturday 9:00 am at St. Martha Catholic Church. Mass 9:30 am. Visitation Thursday 5:30 - 9:00 pm and Friday 1:00 - 9:00 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of...
Ralph E. Kowalewski
May 17, 2009
Ralph E. Kowalewski Age 85 May 17, 2009 Beloved husband of the late Mabel. Dearest father of Judith James Plankey, William Kowalewski and the late Kenneth Kowalewski. Dear grandfather of James, Kim, Tammy, Candice, Kelly, Robbie and Jennifer. Loving great grandfather of Kristen, Jessica, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Mya, Kayla, Leslie, Nicholas, Jacob and Austin. Devoted brother of the late Cecil Mroz...
Mary Catherine Scherf
May 16, 2009
SCHERF, MARY CATHERINE, "KAY" May 16, 2009 Age 84. Beloved and loving wife of Otto Bud Scherf for 60 years. Dear mother of Kathleen Scherf, Joanne Scherf Debbie Vander, Mary Beth Mayler Mark, Martha Scherf-Pompa Hector, and Thomas Scherf Shirley. Proud grandmother of Jaclyn, Lindsey and Michael Mayler, Peter Pompa, and Brian and Emma Scherf. Dear sister of Patricia DeGhetto...
Shirley Ann Klein
May 16, 2009
Klein, Shirley Ann - Born in Detroit December 26, 1923. Daughter of Otto and Augusta Klotz. Married the late Nicholas Klein on September 11, 1943 at All Saints Church in Detroit. Shirley was a Parishoner of St. Paschal/Our Lady of the Angels. Beloved mother of Michael Julie Klein, Karen David Stenger, Nicholas Catherine Klein and Mary Timothy Borys. Dear Grandmother...
Raelene M. Mullas-Halley
May 15, 2009
Raelene M. Mullas-Halley Age 36 May 15, 2009 Beloved wife of Shawn. Dearest mother of Nickki. Dear step-mother of Shane, Melissa & Kevin. Loving grandmother of Chad & Evan. Precious sister of Nick & Raymond. Funeral Service Tuesday, 11:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Monday, 5-9pm. Entombment at Michigan Memorial Park,...
Roger T. Lamb
May 14, 2009
LAMB, ROGER T. Age 87, May 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearest father of Thomas Cheryle, Bruce Stella and Kenneth. Brother of the Late Ernest. Also survived by many grandchildren. Funeral Monday, May 18th 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Sunday May 17th, 1-5 and 7-9 PM. VFW Service at...
Marie G. Melega
May 12, 2009
Marie G. Melega Age 91 May 12, 2009 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mother of Marily Maisano, Rosemary Bushart & Kathleen Nickerson. Dear grandmother of 3. Loving great grandmother of 11 and great great grandmother of 1. In state Friday, 10:00am at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4855 Parker, Dearborn Heights with Mass at...
Genivue Blevins
May 11, 2009
Genivue Blevins Age 78 May 11, 2009 Beloved mother of Annette Lowe and Pamela Thomas Stamper-Smith. Dearest grandmother of Rebecca Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Samantha Stamper and Courtney Stamper. Dear great grandmother of Alyssa Danielle Compton. Loving sister of Herbert Stamper and the late Buddy Stamper, Eveda Williams, Bertha Williams, Phyllis Couch, Coeburn Stamper, and Hassell Stamper. Former wife of the...
Mary B. Czajkowski
May 8, 2009
CZAJKOWSKI, MARY B. May 8, 2009 Age 98. Beloved wife of the Late Leonard. Dear mother of Rose Anne Wheeler The Late Michael, Elizabeth Ronewicz and the Late Bernedette. Sister of Frances Gryniewicz. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 10 AM mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 22430 Michigan Ave., Dearborn. Prayers 9:30 AM at...
Horace H. Brake
May 8, 2009
Horace H. Brake Age 81 May 8, 2009 Beloved father of John Novelee, James, and Randall Deborah. Dearest grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Russell and the late Duncan. Funeral Service Monday, 11:00 A.M. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat...
Howard Raymond Brown
May 7, 2009
Brown, Howard Age 93 May 7, 2009 of Ann Arbor, formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Julia. Loving father of Linda Andrew Eggan and Gayle Lelekatch. Dearest grandfather of Julie Eggan and Robert Lelekatch. Dear great grandfather of Joseph, Sadie, Callie and Jack. Service will be private. Arrangements by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Taylor Chapel, 313-291-0900. Contributions in Howard's...
Ina G. Daugherty
May 6, 2009
Ina G. Daugherty Age 82 May 6, 2009 Beloved mother of Doug Dotti. Dearest grandmother of Tara Jeremy Erickson & Rebecca. Dear great grandmother of Jeremy Jr. & Jersey. Funeral Service Saturday, 6:00 P.M., at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday, 2pm until time of service. Interment at Cadillac...
Mary Podolski-Zuzeck
May 6, 2009
PODOLSKI-ZUZECK, Mary May 6, 2009, age 98 Beloved wife of the late Stefan and Joseph. Beloved mother of Olga the late Ray Sabon and Benny Marion Podolski. Grandmother of Dr. Ray Christine Sabon, Laurie William Ellerbrake, Lisa Michael Anstess, Dr. Denise Podolski, Michael Polly Podolski and Christine Michael Zitello. Loving great grandmother of Jessica, Leslie, Lauren, Raymond Jr. and Stephen...
Clara L. Johnston
May 5, 2009
Johnston, Clara L. Age 76 May 5, 2009 of Taylor Beloved wife of Robert C. Dearest mother of Wayne, Mike, Gary, Barry, Danny, Donny, Joe, Tommy, Sheila, Sherise & Melody. Dear grandmother of 25 and great grandmother of 16. Loving sister of Christine Grubb and Janie Bivens. Funeral Service Saturday, 2:00 P.M. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...
Belinda Joy Dezomits
May 2, 2009
Dezomits, Belinda nee Stauder Age 39 May 2, 2009 of Taylor Wife of Thomas. Beloved mother of Ashley and Alyssa. Dearest daughter of Dianne Robert Bies & John Thomas Stauder. Dear sister of Allison, Daniel, John II, & Paul. Also survived by many other close family members and friends. Funeral Service Saturday, 3:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's...
Hermancia L. Mitchell
May 2, 2009
MITCHELL, Hermancia L. May 2, 2009, age 98 Beloved wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of Michael Patricia, Anne Kenneth Schack and Paul Cheryl. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Liturgy Saturday 10 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church & Prayers 9:15 am at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave....
Christopher James Kocsis
May 1, 2009
KOCSIS, Christopher J. May 1, 2009, age 52 Loving son of Beatrice. Dear brother of Pamela Culver Anderson, Dean Nancy, Cynthia Frank Anzalone. Uncle of Scott Anderson and Amy Fabi Mike, Jeffrey Rice Laura, Jennifer Bishop Hans, Mallory, Alex and Aleza. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 am at St. Martha Catholic Church. Instate from 10 am. Visitation Sunday 5-9 pm and...
Maryann Nancy George
Apr 30, 2009
GEORGE, Maryann "Nancy" April 30, 2009, age 95 Beloved wife of Lloyd for 64 years. Dear mother of Gordon Connie. Grandmother of Kristin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 12 Noon Monday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Gathering 5-8 pm Sunday and 11-12 Noon Monday. Member of Redford Presbyterian Church...
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