Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Shirley Ann Nichols

Shirley Ann Nichols

May 13, 2024

Shirley Ann Nichols passed away peacefully on May 13, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Kristen (Kenneth) Griffin, Karen (John) Stewart, and Thomas (Marybeth) Nichols. Proud grandmother of Lindsay, Tommy, Kyle, Ashleigh, Kelsey, J.T., Ryan, and Colin. Great grandmother of Leo, Jack, and Connor. Shirley also leaves behind her lifelong friends, Tootsie Samosiuk and Camille...

Thomas Earl Smith

Thomas Earl Smith

May 13, 2024

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22430 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, 48124. Gathering from 10:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 22546 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, 48124. Family Eulogy service Thursday 7:00 p.m.  Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Sister Helen Marie Strawa

Sister Helen Marie Strawa

May 12, 2024

Sister Helen Marie Strawa. May 12, 2024. Visitation at the Felician Convent (36800 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia) on Wednesday, May 15, 4-8pm. Funeral Mass at the convent on Thursday, May 16, at 11am. Gathering begins at 10am and prayers at 10:30am. Arrangements entrusted to the Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Donations may be made...

Evan Andrew Campbell

Evan Andrew Campbell

May 12, 2024

Evan Andrew Campbell of Dearborn was called to his Heavenly home on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the age of 21.

Evan was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 5, 2003, to his loving parents Mark and Amy Campbell. His life was a challenge from birth, having been born with Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome resulting in severe developmental and...

Allen M. Ison

Allen M. Ison

May 12, 2024

Allen M. Ison passed away on May 12, 2024 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Theresa Ison for 50 years. Loving father of Serena Ison, Edwin (Rebekah) Ison, and the late Allen Ison II. Dear father in law of Jennifer Ison. Cherished grandfather of Kaden Ison, Korynn Ison, and Melina Ison; Step Grandfather of River, Riker, and...

Dwight Eugene Ray

Dwight Eugene Ray

May 11, 2024

Beloved husband of Jane.  Loving father of Darcy, Michael, David, Randy and the late Roxanne. Also survived by his loving grandchildren Perry, Garrett, Nolan, Paige, Claire, Michael, Liza Jane, Jenna, Josh, Olivia, Jordan and great -grandfather of Amaia, Mila, Max and Noah. Dwight's Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15th at the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson...

Thomas B. Simpson

Thomas B. Simpson

May 10, 2024

Thomas "Tom" B. Simpson

(January 3, 1955 – May 10, 2024)

Tom Simpson passed away suddenly on May 10, 2024, at the age of 69, due to a heart attack. He never did marry but he is the beloved brother of Dick, John (Linda), and David (Jeanine) Simpson; adored uncle of Daniel (Lisa), Liz (Craig),...

Bruce Alan Hoffman

Bruce Alan Hoffman

May 10, 2024

Bruce Alan Hoffman of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on May 10, 2024 at the age of 51. He was born on June 26, 1972.

Bruce cherished every moment spent with his two children, Mackenzie (Mike) Schoelles and Chandler Hoffman, and he took great pride in their achievements. Bruce's love for his children extended to his role as...

Linda Marie Stephan

Linda Marie Stephan

May 9, 2024

Linda M. Stephan passed away on May 9, 2024 at the age of 70. Beloved mother of Dawn (Kenneth) McNeely, and Keith Bates. Loving grandmother of Jerome (Sara), Craig, Ryan, and Brandon. Great grandmother of 4. Dearest sister of Michael, Serena (Eric), April, Kim, Stacy, and Aaron. Cherished aunt of Tiffany, Trevor, Breanna, Brandy, Jason, and many more.

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Victoria Suzanne Keleman

Victoria Suzanne Keleman

May 9, 2024

Victoria Keleman passed away on May 9, 2024 at the age of 72.

Beloved wife of David for 54 wonderful years. Loving mother of Leanne Laginess, and Melanie (Eric) Swingle. Caring grandmother of Alicia, Brookelynn, Jenna, and Miranda. Cherished great grandmother of Darius, Rodney, Javonta, and Adrian. Dear sister of Debi Newton, and Billy (Carole) Wade. Dear...

James T. Crocker

James T. Crocker

May 8, 2024

James Thomas Crocker, 91, passed away on May 8, 2024. He was at home, his favorite place, surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of seventy-one years, Marjorie H. Crocker. They were life time companions, who met in first grade, and never parted. Jim was predeceased by his cherished daughter, Kathleen Crocker Thompson, his...

Gary Penk

Gary Penk

May 7, 2024

Beloved husband of Wendy. Loving father of Craig (Claudia), Bridget Muiruri (Erik Schnetzer) and Kristen Penk. Dearest grandfather of Zoe, Brendan and Alexandra. Dear brother of Susan (Tim) and the late John (Amy). Uncle of Lindsay and Steven.  Retiree of Ford Motor Company. Gary cherished his time with his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren. He had a...

Alice Louise Parker

Alice Louise Parker

May 6, 2024

Alice L. Parker passed away on May 6, 2024 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Charles Parker for 32 years. Loving mother of Robert William Hunter (Morina). Cherished grandmother of Robert Jr., and Calla. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Alice is preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Tolliver, and aunt, Alice Goldkin. Loving dog...

Douglas Ronald McCombs

Douglas Ronald McCombs

May 5, 2024

Douglas R. McCombs was born on July 1st 1927,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 5th. 2024

Beloved husband of the late Darlene McCombs

Beloved father of Darvin (Kim) McCombs, Debra (the late Eugene) Smith, and Dena (Barry) Matthews.

"Doug" had three grandchildren, Brittany Matthews, Alex Matthews...

Michael Angelo Leonetti

Michael Angelo Leonetti

May 4, 2024

Michael Angelo Leonetti passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2024. He was 93 years old. He is finally reunited with his beloved wife of 42 years, Dolores, who left him too soon in 2000.

Michael was a lifelong resident of Dearborn where he graduated from Fordson High School, raised his beautiful...

William Russell Holmes

William Russell Holmes

May 4, 2024

William Russell Holmes passed away May 4th, 2024 at age 63, following a 2 month battle with cancer. Dear son of Bill (the late Donna) Holmes, beloved brother of Tammy (the late Bill) Bonner and Terri (Tom) King. Wonderful uncle to Patrick (Nicole Bonner), Matthew, Catherine, and Thomas, and the late Christopher. Beloved great uncle of 5.

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Charles Pettifurd Jr.

Charles Pettifurd Jr.

May 3, 2024

Charles Pettifurd Jr. passed away on May 3, 2024 at the age of 72.

Don't cry for me. I will be okay.

Heaven is my home now, and this is where I'll stay.

Don't cry for me. I'm where I belong.

I want...

Mark Anthony Keller

Mark Anthony Keller

May 2, 2024

In loving memory of Mark Anthony Keller who passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 61.

Dear son of Joe and Susan Keller. Loving father of Mark Anthony Keller Jr (Marlee) and Jennifer Cassell. Brother of Larry (Lisa) Domski. Uncle of Alyse Domski.

A visitation will be held for family and friends...

Rhonda Rose Janzewski

Rhonda Rose Janzewski

Apr 27, 2024

Rhonda Rose Janzewski passed away on April 27, 2024 at the age of 57. Beloved mother of Abbie Tuomisto. Loving sister of Daniel Guzman, and Rebecca (Steven) Dudas. Cherished aunt of Allye (Josh) Kanack, Bianka Dudas, Julia (Antonio) Kelly, Cameron Noland, Berlyn Noland, Luka Kanack, and Micah Kanack. Rhonda is predeceased by her brother, Darryl Noland, and her parents,...

David Andrew Thomson

David Andrew Thomson

Apr 26, 2024

In Loving Memory,

David Andrew Thomson

May 2, 1941 - April 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Andrew Thomson. He is survived by his 2 children, Tracy Lynn (Larry) Clark, and David Matthew Thomson.

He is preceded in death by his wife of...

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