Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Rodney C. Linton
Jan 8, 2008
LINTON, Rodney C. age 82 January 8, 2008 Former Vice President of NBD Bank and Board Member of Oakwood Hospital Foundation. Husband of the late Patricia. Brother of the late James Gloria. Uncle of James S. Nancy Linton, Jack Kim Linton, Kathie Don Caswell, Sarah Jeff Egner and Emily Patrick Day. Also survived by several great and great-great nieces and...
Janice M. Robinson
Jan 7, 2008
Robinson, Janice, 89, of Havertown PA, January 7, 2008. Beloved aunt of Todd and Debbie Parkhurst of St. Louis, MO and of Prindle Parkhurst and David LaBarge of Livonia, MI. Wife of the late Mark Robinson and the late Harold Barrett, both of Havertown, PA. Sister of the late Marion Parkhurst of Dearborn, MI. Cousin of Violet Zimmerman of Beverly...
Parke W. Huffman
Jan 6, 2008
HUFFMAN, Parke W. Passed away at Rest Haven, Grand Rapids, Sunday evening, January 6, 2008 in his 89th year. Predeceased by his devoted wife, Eva Barrie Huffman on July 28, 2004. Parke is survived by many nieces and nephews in both Canada and the USA. Parke worked as a high school teacher in Michigan. He avidly pursued a variety of...
Melvin Rudolph Ivey Ii
Jan 6, 2008
Ivey II, Melvin Rudolph, "Peeshooter" was born to Melvin Rudolph Ivey, Sr., and Christine Ivey on October 14, 1970. He went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2008. He was a teacher for Detroit Public Schools at Malcolm X Academy for 11 years. He loved his students and family. Melvin is survived by his wife: Sharmayne, his...
Joe Clint Leathers
Jan 5, 2008
Leathers, Joe Clint, born May 12, 1929 and entered into rest January 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Amanda Roberta Peek Leathers, married December 5, 1955. Dearest father of Gary Clint Leathers. Dear brother of Bobby Frank Leathers and Joyce Savoca. Cousin of Reba Duckworth and Becky Palk. Preceded in death by his grandparents David Benjamin and Mary Jane Matlock Leathers,...
Jeanne E. Sullivan
Jan 5, 2008
SULLIVAN, Jeanne E. January 5, 2008 Wife of the late Robert, and previously the late James G. Collins. Dear mother of Jill Collins-Kingstrom, the late Bradford J. Collins and the late Greg H. Collins. Funeral Tuesday 12 Noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church corner of Military and Michigan Ave. Visitation Monday 1-9 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson...
Chester Arthur Smith, Jr.
Jan 5, 2008
Smith, Chester A., Jr., of Dearborn, MI., January 5, 2008, Age 59. He served his country in the U.S. Army, was a Michigan Free and Accepted Mason. He was a proud member of the Shriner's of America, as well as a 32nd Degree with the Scottish Rite. He retired from Star Tool and Die in 1983 after 17 years of...
Charles Wesley Baker
Jan 5, 2008
Baker, Charles, of Taylor, Age 77. Funeral Service Thursday, 12:00 PM at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 5323 Southfield, Allen Park, Michigan. Instate 10 AM until time of service. Arrangements by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Taylor, Michigan.
Jane Wittstock
Jan 2, 2008
Wittstock, Jane, Age 83, January 2, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dearest mother of Richard Patricia and Judith Paul DeVries. Dear grandmother of Sandy, Dan, Gregory and Kelly. Dear great-grandmother of Elena. Funeral service Monday 10:00 am at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor, MI. Visitation Saturday 4-9:00 pm and Sunday 1-9:00 pm. Rosary Sunday...
Mickey Bowlds
Jan 1, 2008
Bowlds, Michael "Mickey" Age 67 of Riverview Beloved father of Derick+Nancy Loving grandfather of Little Derick and Maryellen Dear greatgrandfather of Hailey and Joey Also survived by girlfriend Ashley as well as his ex wife and still best friend Mary. Funeral service Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph. Visitation Friday 4-9...
Stewart Ted Soderquist
Jan 1, 2008
Soderquist, S. T. Ted, January 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Charlene. Dearest father of Erik Elizabeth and Davin Heather. Dear grandfather of Sonya, Katlin, Tiffany and Angela. Brother of Thomas Virginia, Cecelia A. Soderquist and Paul. Also survived by one summer daughter Melissa and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 A.M. at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9350 S....
Etta Jewel Coleman
Jan 1, 2008
COLEMAN, Etta J. Jan. 1, 2008 age 94 Beloved wife of the late Hiter C. Dear mother of Ray Lynne, Homer H. and Fay. Loving grandmother of Ray V. Jr. Stephanie, Robert H. Kelly, Susan Loudon Scott and Jonathon H. Sarah. Dear great grandmother of Matthew, Jason, Estella, Sarah, Joseph, Angelina, Samantha, Samuel and Josephina. Sister of the late Haskel...
John T. Swears
Dec 31, 2007
Swears, John T. Age 69 December 31, 2007. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearest father of Bonnie LunemannJim, Wendy Hennard Mike and Alan. Super Step Dad to the Nicklous Family. Greatest Papa to Tom, Jack, Andrew and Natalie. Great Gramps to Michael, Gregory, Adam, Blake, Aaron and Krista. Funeral Saturday 1:00pm at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor,...
Mack Blake
Dec 31, 2007
BLAKE, Mack age 89 Passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Maia. Loving father of Harold and Gerald. Dearest grandpa of Steven and Stefanie. Dear brother of Walter Blake. Dearborn resident; retirement resident of Cadillac, Michigan. Visitation Friday, January 4, 2008 from 4-9 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan...
Mathew R. Torres
Dec 31, 2007
Torres, Mathew R., Age 43, December 31, 2007. Beloved son of Geraldine and Ruben Torres. Dearest father of Jennifer Winters, Andre and Steven. Funeral service Saturday 3:00 P.M. at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road, Taylor, Michigan. In-state from 11:00 A.M. until time of service. Visitation Friday 3:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Thomas Cramer Page
Dec 29, 2007
PAGE, Thomas Cramer Husband of Jessie. Father of Patricia P. Sterrett sonny Lytle, Thomas Patricia and Susan Miller Bob. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Memorial Service Friday, January 4, 2008 1:00 pm at Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...
Laura Petrea Bleicher
Dec 28, 2007
BLEICHER, Laura P. December 28, 2007 age 98 Wife of the late Fred. Dear mother of Fred. Sister of the late Anton, Valdemar and Rudolph Olsen, Anna Allen and Emma Hartop. Aunt of Laura Holland, Jane Adkins, Solveg Perez, Louise Brumm, Donald Hartop, David Allen, August Hoffman and the late Dorothy Metzger and Ralph Allen, Jr. Also survived by numerous...
Pamela Marie Esper
Dec 26, 2007
ESPER, Pamela M. December 26, 2007 age 60 Beloved sister of Janet Greg Sr. Guibord. Loving aunt of Nicole, Rebecca, Christina and Greg Jr. Great aunt of Christopher, Ella and Jacob Alvarado. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30am from the Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn. Instate at 9 am. Visitation Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 1-9 pm...
Frank Donald Leonard
Dec 26, 2007
Frank Donald Leonard Age 91 December 26, 2007 Loving husband of Evelyn 'Toni". Dearest father of Jayne Robert Carter and Clare Leonard. Dear step father of Mickey Judy Patrick. Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceeded in death by sister, Margaret Leonard. After attending the Ford Trade School, Mr. Leonard had the opportunity to act as Mr. Henry Ford's...
Howard Vartanian
Dec 26, 2007
VARTANIAN, Howard December 26, 2007 age 87 Beloved husband of Allean for 58 years. Dear father of Cheryl Jim Chuck and Gary. Grandfather of Michelle Chuck, Karen Bryan Johnston, Thomas and Kevin Vartanian. Brother of Kay Vartanian. Also survived by 6 nieces and nephews. Funeral 11am Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation...
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