Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Barbara A. Gerin
Jan 23, 2009
GERIN, Barbara A. January 22, 2009, age 60 Beloved wife of the late Ronald L. Dear mother of Ronald Catherine, James Barbara and Terrance. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Rachael, Ryan and Kiara. Sister of Jeanne Coulter Robert. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass Monday 10 am at St. Sebastian Catholic Church Dartmouth & Merrick. Instate from...
Mary Deak
Jan 22, 2009
Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Shirley, Vicky, and Debbie Dearest grandmother of Roger, Chad, Angie, Adam, Holly, and Sherry. Dear great-grandmother of 9 and great-great-grandmother of 1 Also survived her sister Helen Contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 3704, Memphis, TN 38173-0704
Wilma Cernak Bielski
Jan 21, 2009
BIELSKI, Wilma Cernak January 21, 2009, age 93 Dear mother of Kathy Gary Dace and Gregory Karen. Loving grandmother of Ryan and Lauren Dace and Kirk, Korbin and Keith Heather Bielski. Sister of Frank Katherine Cernak. Funeral Mass Monday 11 am from the Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn. Instate from 10:30 am. Memorials to the...
Betty M. Metzger
Jan 20, 2009
Betty M. Metzger, Age 84 January 20, 2009 Beloved wife of the late Theodore. Dearest mother of Kathy Wally Hintz, Paul Norine, Robbie the late John Tokarski, Tom Brenda, Jim Anna, Matt and Martha. Dear grandmother of 24 and great grandmother of 20. Loving sister of Bev Mehl, Bob, Dave and Mike Wurst. In state Saturday, 10:00am with funeral service...
Mildred E. Mensack
Jan 19, 2009
MENSACK, Mildred E. of Dearborn, MI, age 94; Born January 9, 1915 in Detroit, MI; Baptized and confirmed in English and german at Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit, MI. Passed away January 19, 2009. Preceded in death by her parents Herman and Augusta Wilkewitz and sister Ruth "Wilkens" Wilkewitz. Beloved wife of the late William Mensack; Loving mother of Ronald...
Tildon Ramsey
Jan 18, 2009
Ramsey, Tildon "Always 32", passed away on January 18, 2009. Preceded in death by son Conn. Loved by Linda, Sara(Don), V, T, Bonnie, Beth(Joe), Sherry(Roy), Maggie(Charles), Bubba, six Sisters, 20 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and many more family and friends. Visitation Tuesday 6-9pm, Wednesday 12-9pm and Thursday Jan. 22, 2009 from 10am until services at 11am at J.L.Peters Funeral Home...
Steve Henry Collins
Jan 17, 2009
Steven H. Collins, Age 56 January 17, 2009 of Taylor Beloved husband of Karen. Dearest father of Shelly Jay Jarvis, Christine Ernest Lovelady and Stephanie Thomas Morris. Dear grandfather of Kayne, Shayna, Cliff, Rose, Jamie, Lucas and Jacob. Loving brother of Roger, Michael, Richard and Tony. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth and his sister, Linda. Funeral...
Hattie Payne
Jan 16, 2009
Payne, Hattie age 80, of River Rouge, passed away Friday Jan. 16,2009. Preceded in death by daughter Elizabeth Thomas. Beloved wife of Herbert for 64 wonderful years. Survived by her children JoAnn (John) Baril, Aneta Payne, Gary Payne and Kellie (Todd) Esterline. Grandaughter Melissa Green and Great Grandaughter Taylor Green. Visitation Sunday Jan. 18,2009, 2-8pm, and Monday 9-10 am. Services...
Michael David Dyson
Jan 15, 2009
Dyson, Michael D., of Dearborn Michigan, died peacefully on Jan. 15, 2009 in Boston MA with his loving family beside him, after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, he continued to be a beacon of hope to others with medical and emotional crosses of their own. He never lost his sense of humor and enjoyed everyday. Michael was...
Donald Irvin Natzke, Sr.
Jan 15, 2009
Donald Irvin Natzke, Sr. Age 60 January 15, 2009 Beloved husband of Linda nee Hallenbeck. Dearest father of Donald, Jr. Sandra, Jeffrey Tina, Tammy Joe, William, Donna Mark, Janet Rel, Pamela, and Deborah Brian. Dear son of Ilene Jenkins nee Koths and the late Irvin Natzke. Loving grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 2. In state Tuesday, 10:00am with...
Barbara Jean Lebeck
Jan 14, 2009
LEBECK, Barb January 14, 2009, age 59 Beloved wife of Richard "Dick". Dear mother of Andy. Sister of Ted "TJ" Diane Sekely. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral 11 am Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 1-9 pm Friday. Memorials to American Diabetes Association. Visit our...
Richard Ernest Parcha
Jan 14, 2009
Richard E.Parcha, Age 78 January 14, 2009 of Taylor Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Lynne Gregg Doute, Karen Russ Buzo, David Lori, Steven Michelle, Michael Debbie, Kelley Rick Tencza and James Sharon. Dearest grandfather of 26 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Robert Donna and the late Charles Betty. "Will be sadly missed by all" In...
Sheila M. Damiano
Jan 14, 2009
DAMIANO, Sheila M. January 14, 2009, 86 years old Wife of the late Frank. Beloved mother of Frank Jr. Mary Beth and Mary Louise Damiano Kenneth Dollhopf. Dear grandmother of Kevin, Brian and Samuel. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Reilly, Maurice and Lore Damiano, Robert and Henrietta Damiano. Mrs. Damiano was Professor of Sociology, named Professor Emeritus 1996. Last assignment was...
Donald E. Roe
Jan 13, 2009
Donald E. Roe, Age 71 January 13, 2009 Beloved husband of Bonnie, for 52 years. Dearest father of David, Karen Schultz, Lisa Duprey, and Lauren Kardos. Dear grandfather of Kristopher, Steven, Sarah, Brandon, Eric, Rachel, Paige, and Brooke. Loving brother of Joe, Jack and Chris. Son of Marguerite and the late Theron. Member of Teamsters Local #299 and #124 for...
Ronald L. Tupiak
Jan 12, 2009
TUPIAK, Ronald L. January 12, 2009 Loving brother of Richard, Fred, Judy McLean and the late John. Dearest uncle of Lori, Brian, Heidi, David, Mark, Todd, Kim and Kenneth. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews and close friends. Ford Motor Retiree. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 am at Divine Child Church, 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn. Instate at 9:00...
Virginia Bernice Barski
Jan 12, 2009
Barski, Virginia Bernice, Jan 12, Age 72 of Lincoln Park. Beloved Wife of Marvin, dear Mother of Marvin Jr., Thomas, Kenneth and Larry. Also survived by one Brother Edwin Labut and five grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 3-8 pm, with a Rosary at 7 pm. at J.L. Peters Funeral Home 3880 Fort Lincoln Park MI. (313-928-6500). Instate Friday at Christ the Good...
George E. Julien
Jan 11, 2009
George E. Julien Age 97 January 11, 2009 Beloved husband of the late Florine. Dearest father of Delores the late Leo Marshick, Marilyn Azar, Melvin Donna, Donald Phyllis, Carole Charles Harrison, the late Sharon Updike, Ronald Dale, and Gayle Robert Opatkiewicz. Dear grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 19 and great, great grandfather of 3. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:00am at...
Robert Max Huntoon
Jan 11, 2009
Robert Max Huntoon Age 77 January 11, 2009 Beloved husband of Patricia for 54 years. Dearest father of Robert Lou, Charles Sheila, Patrick and Edward. Dear grandfather of Jake, Sierra and Charlie. Loving brother of Bill Roberta of California, Dean Betty, Carolyn, Jimmy Bonnie, Freddy and Joanie. Funeral Service Thursday, 11:00 A.M. at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 23045 Wick...
Ann E. Hopwood
Jan 11, 2009
HOPWOOD, Ann E. January 11, 2009, age 83 Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dear mother of Julie Carol, David Laura, Jeffrey Judith and PJ Two Ravens Rion. Loving grandmother of Joel, Corey and Christopher. Ann was a talented artist which included painting, fiber arts and lampwork glass. Funeral Friday 11 am from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...
Gerald R. Latham
Jan 11, 2009
LATHAM, Gerald R. Born May 5, 1928, died Sunday, January 11, 2009 after a hard fought battle with kidney cancer. He is survived by Catherine, his beloved wife of 59 years; children Karen Tom Milligan and Craig Lynne Latham. He also leaves three grandchildren, Jeff Kelly Milligan, Elizabeth Latham and Scott Latham, as well as brother, Paul Lucy Latham. Gerald...
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