Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Jerome (Jerry) Stanley Lamparski
May 17, 2026
Jerome Stanley Lamparski, lovingly known as Jerry, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jerry was the beloved son of Elaine Lamparski and the late Jerome “Jerry” Lamparski. Loving brother of Mike (Joanna) Lamparski and Jeff (Sara) Lamparski. Proud and devoted uncle and best friend to Jordan, Adeline (“Addie”), Spencer, and Michael.
Jerry had a huge heart and...
Ilene A. Buby
May 15, 2026
Ilene Angeline Buby, long-time resident of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on May 15, 2026, after 102 remarkable years of life.
Born in Marlette, Michigan, on September 11, 1923, to William and Lillian Boegner, Ilene and her seven siblings grew up in a very close family who knew the value of hard work on their family farm. Upon her graduation from high...
Jeffrey Scott Deckert
May 11, 2026
Jeffrey Deckert passed away surrounded by family May 11th 2026 at the age of 58. Loving son of Donna (Ron) Raymer, and Frederick (Norma) Deckert, brother of Michael (Carol) Deckert, Tod Deckert, Bill (Lora) Deckert, Lori (Glen) Christian, Dave (Jennifer) Deckert, Step-brother to Ronnie Raymer, Kelly Raymer, Erin Birchenough, Jackie Martin, Linda Tuder, and Joey Lloyd, along with 13 nephews,...
Douglas B. Evans
May 9, 2026
Douglas Barton Evans, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Douglas was born in June 21st, 1938, in Akron, Ohio to George and Ada Evans. Douglas spent his early childhood in Ohio before moving to Mount Vernon at the age of 10. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956 and proudly served in the United...
Donna Jean Cooney
May 9, 2026
Donna Jean Cooney of Taylor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 83.
Donna was born on February 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, at Florence Crittenton Hospital, to Paul and Katherine (Fraiser) Potts. She was the loving mother of Tammy Tollon (Jamie) and Katherine Ralston (Ralph); cherished stepmother of Brian and Erika Cooney; proud grandmother...
Shirley Mae Rogers
May 9, 2026
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 12:00-8:00 p.m. and the Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All services located at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Service 9800 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, MI 48180.
Arline Claire Maksimowicz
May 8, 2026
Arline Claire Maksimowicz of Dearborn passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late John. They were married for 65 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Edward (Linda), and Ed's late wife Kelly, along with late son Greg Maksimowicz. Caring grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters Ashley and Tessa, along with four wonderful great grandchildren. Arline is survived...
Katie Marie Jamison
May 8, 2026
Katie Marie Jamison passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 41. Loving mother, daughter, sister, and niece. She will be deeply missed.
Howard Edward Mulvin
May 8, 2026
Taylor lost one of its “good guys” Friday morning when Howard (Howie) Mulvin passed quietly at his home with his beloved wife, Denise of 47 years and pet cat Piper at his side. He was a family man in every sense of the word. He brought kindness, laughter and love to the people around him. His modesty, trustworthiness and consideration...
Edna E. Potts
May 8, 2026
Edna Potts, age 70, peacefully departed this life on May 8, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama to Nathaniel and Annie Potts. At a young age, she relocated with her family to South Bend, Indiana, the place that shaped her childhood and gave her many cherished memories and dear friends.
Edna was a woman full of...
William Canfield
May 7, 2026
William "Bill" Larson Canfield, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Bill was born February 20, 1959, the son of William and Judith Canfield.
Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Pamela, three children, Corey (Charles), James (Melissa), and Angela, four grandchildren, Connor, William, Gretchen, and Ian, and six siblings, Wade (Loralee), Jim (Joni), Pat (Angela), David...
John Eugene Maksimowicz
May 5, 2026
John Eugene Maksimowicz of Dearborn passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Arline. They were married for 65 wonderful years. Beloved father of Edward (Linda), and Ed's late wife Kelly Maksimowicz, along with late son Greg Maksimowicz. Caring grandfather to two beautiful granddaughters Ashley and Tessa, along with his many wonderful great grandchildren. John...
Helen M Foley
May 5, 2026
Helen Madeline Foley (Trassiano) was born on April 6, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Madeline Trassiano (Horrie). Helen is survived by her loving husband Terry, her daughters Nikki Foley (Rob Fraley) and Erin Foley, her grandsons Mason, Gavin, and Cooper Fraley, her sister Marianne Johnson, brother and sisters-in law, and two dozen nephews and nieces. She is preceded...
Fr. Lawrence H. Kaiser
May 3, 2026
Fr. Lawrence H. Kaiser, age 88, passed away on May 3rd, 2026. Lawrence was born on March 5, 1938, the son of Herman and Caroline Kaiser.
Fr. Larry attended Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit; University of Detroit; and St. John’s Provincial Seminary, Plymouth Township. He was ordained June 6, 1964, at Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit and celebrated his first...
Robert James White Jr.
May 2, 2026
Robert J. White Jr. passed away on May 2, 2026 at the age of 63. Beloved brother of Sandra (Jose) Garcia, and William (Anita) White. Loving uncle of Jennifer, Lisa, Valentina, William Jr., and Cynthia (Alberto). Cherished great uncle of Elena.
Robert was a self taught mechanic and owned his own shop called Southwest Auto in Detroit, MI. He was a...
Patricia Anne Ludwig
May 1, 2026
Patricia A. Ludwig, age 81, born September 27th, 1944, passed on May 1st, 2026.
Private cremation services entrusted to the Dearborn location of Howe Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Barbara Ann Bedard
May 1, 2026
Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Daniel (Sheri) and Matthew. Dearest grandmother of Jared. Sister of Frances and the late Robert. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Barbara enjoyed knitting and sewing. She was a woman of great faith.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday May 8th at 11:00am with visitation at 10:30am prior to the mass,...
Bruce Douglas Clements
Apr 29, 2026
Bruce Douglas Clements, age 59, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 1st, 1967, and will be remembered as a fun-loving man whose presence could brighten any room. Known for his quick wit and playful spirit, Bruce was a true jokester who brought laughter and warmth to those around him. He was almost always smiling, and...
Angeline Gloria Mach
Apr 29, 2026
Angeline “Angie” Mach passed away peacefully in Dearborn, Michigan on April 29, 2026, at the age of 99. Angie was born on October 2, 1926, in River Rouge, Michigan, to the late Alphonse and Irene (Nicholson) Sarazin.
Angie is survived by her loving daughter, Tammy Mach, sisters Joan (Sarazin) McDaniels and Susanne (Sarazin) Timoszyk. She is also survived by many nieces...
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