Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

James William McFarland

James William McFarland

Apr 5, 2024

James William McFarland

June 2, 1953 – April 5, 2024

U.S. Army Veteran

James William McFarland, age 70, of Dearborn, passed away on April 5, 2024.

James was born in Detroit on June 2, 1953 to parents Virginia Kimball and James McFarland.

James...

Charles Michael Drake

Charles Michael Drake

Apr 5, 2024

Michael Drake passed away on April 5th, 2024 at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Cheryl Waldrop. Loving father of Catherine (Todd) Hillyard, LeeAnne (Cary) Meyer, Lindy (Sam) Kennedy, and Amy Abbott. Proud grandfather of Lindley and Jonas Hillyard, Kathleen and Jackson Meyer, and Caleb, Zadie, and Beckett Kennedy. Great grandfather of Adeya Rice. Michael is...

Delores Jean Nagy

Delores Jean Nagy

Apr 5, 2024

Delores Jean Nagy – Age 82 was born on September 14, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Michael and Julia Nagy.  She was a teacher for many years and was married to the late William "Bill" Watts.  She was active at Dearborn Evangelical Covenant Church in Dearborn and attended whenever she could. Delores loved sending cards for birthdays and other...

Bogdan Jarzab

Bogdan Jarzab

Apr 5, 2024

Bogdan Jarzab, aged 65, sadly left this world too soon on April 5th, 2024. He leaves behind his four brothers, many cousins, and many more friends.

Born in Szczecin, Poland, he made Dearborn his home for 39 years and became a part of the local community. His love of gardening was obvious to all who knew him....

William John Gansen

William John Gansen

Apr 4, 2024

William John Gansen, "Uncle Bill," passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones on April 4, 2024 in Milford, Michigan, at the age of 94.

Bill was born in Dearborn, Michigan to Mary and Raymond Gansen, February 6, 1930.

He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School and then served in the United States...

Theresa Marie Rodgers

Theresa Marie Rodgers

Apr 3, 2024

Theresa M. Rodgers passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 64. Theresa was the beloved wife of Dan Hudson for almost 32 years. Loving mother of Mitchell Rodgers, Wayne Rodgers, and Brett Hudson. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 8. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Ann Rodgers, and...

Lois Ann Klein

Lois Ann Klein

Apr 2, 2024

Lois Ann Klein passed away in her home on April 2, 2024 at the age of 83. Lois was born in Wyandotte, MI to her parents Muriel and Cecil Tennant on August 24, 1940. She graduated from Edsel Ford High School in 1958 and married the love of her life, Harold, a year later. She worked at AAA answering...

John E. Hull

John E. Hull

Apr 2, 2024

John E. Hull - Age 74 passed away at his home on April 2, 2024 surrounded by family.

John grew up in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.  He graduated from Lowrey High School in 1967 where he excelled in academics and athletics.  He then went to Eastern Michigan where he again excelled in academics and football.  He was a...

David R. Lopez

David R. Lopez

Mar 28, 2024

Born on September 30th, 1939. Entered into rest on March 28th, 2024.  Age 84.  Beloved husband of Alice Thornton Lopez. Loving father of Lynda Lopez, Dawn Reiley, David Lopez (Diane) and Jennifer Wysocki. Dearest grandfather of Katelyn Lopez, Nicole Reiley and Maya Wysocki. Retiree of Ford Motor Company.  David was a lover of the arts, animals, and a friendly...

Kimberly Ann Reno

Kimberly Ann Reno

Mar 27, 2024

RENO, Kimberly   Age 63 of Au Gres, MI

Kimberly Lynn Oren

Kimberly Lynn Oren

Mar 26, 2024

OREN, Kimberly      Age 60 of Taylor

Kimberly "Kimi" Oren was born Kimberly Lynn Bruce on August 28, 1963.

Kimi was previously married to Jack Oren, where she was given the last name "Oren".  They shared two children together; Nicole and Brittany.  Shortly after the end of their marriage, Kimi met her now late, loving partner,...

Betty "Sue" Click

Betty "Sue" Click

Mar 24, 2024

Betty "Sue" Click passed away at home on March 24, 2024 at the age of 81.  Beloved wife of Edwin "Arnold" for 60 years. Loving mother of Robin and Craig. Proud nana of Edwin Steven, Robert Edward, and Matthew Wayne. Preceded in death by her son, Eddie Click. She will be missed deeply. Visitation will be held at Howe-Peterson...

Steve Malseed

Steve Malseed

Mar 23, 2024

Steve was born Steven Warren Malseed to Donald Warren Malseed and Evelyn Ruth Malseed nee Curott, November 24, 1956. Growing up in Detroit, at age 12, he began to learn and play the guitar which began a lifelong love of music. The family moved to Fraser MI. in 1968, where Steve, during his high school years, was very athletic...

Joseph August Oravec

Joseph August Oravec

Mar 22, 2024

Joseph August Oravec, 74, passed away on March 22nd, 2024 at his home in Dearborn.

Joe was born to August Joseph Oravec and Elizabeth Louise Kennedy on March 29, 1949 in Detroit Michigan.

Joe graduated from Wayne State University.  He retired in 2020 after a 46 year career in the College of Science. Joe made his mark at WSU leading efforts in...

Tommy Lee Grisham

Tommy Lee Grisham

Mar 20, 2024

His Legacy.... Tommy Lee Grisham, age 74 passed away in his home March 19, 2024. He was born in Arkansas on February 10, 1950 to Charles and Alta Grisham.

Tommy is survived by the love of his life, his wife Denise of 13 years. Tommy is survived by his children, Darla Gaydosh, Leeann (Adam) Dick, Aleena Grisham,...

George M. Lagosh

George M. Lagosh

Mar 19, 2024

LaGosh, George, age 86, of Dearborn, MI went home to claim his eternal reward on March 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.   Beloved husband of Lucinda (Krantz) for 63 years and devoted father of four: Vincent, Christine Jordan(Mike), Lindsay Schuetz(Bill), and Claire Kurtinaitis(Jeremey). George was the adored "Grandpa" of seven: Brett, Elizabeth, Ryan, Nicholas, Luke, Hannah, and Kathryn.  ...

Brenda Helton

Brenda Helton

Mar 16, 2024

Brenda Helton went home to Jesus on March 16, 2024 unexpectedly at the age of 68.

Brenda met her loving husband of 51 years, Lee Helton, at a church event in August of 1970.  They married on March 16, 1973 and went on to have two children, Elizabeth and James.

In addition to being a...

Dolores Eckles

Dolores Eckles

Mar 15, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Patricia (Ernie) Martin, Alice (Larry) Walters and Karen (Ron) Wensley. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 16 great -grandchildren. Dolores was a dedicated mother to her three loving children. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was a friend to all.  Dolores spent many years working as...

Christopher Runions

Christopher Runions

Mar 15, 2024

Christopher Runions, age 19, a beacon of strength, loyalty, and love, departed this world on Friday March 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Born May 12, 2004, he was taken from us far too soon.

Though his time with us was brief, Chris lived a...

Helen Szelc

Helen Szelc

Mar 14, 2024

Beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend, Helen T. Szelc (Skolarus), passed away peacefully on Thursday March 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Louis Szelc, her sister, Michaeline Drenzek (Joseph), and brothers Edward Skolarus (Wanda) and Stanley Skolarus (Julie). She is survived by her youngest brother, Frank Skolarus (Judy), her three children, Richard...

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