Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Melvin Oran Crosslin
Feb 5, 2024
Melvin Crosslin passed away on February 5th, 2024, at Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte at the age of 74.
Melvin worked for the city of Dearborn, starting in the "Parks" and worked his way up to a boiler operator for 25 years until his retirement in 2011.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oran...
Jerry M. Cantrell
Feb 4, 2024
Jerry M. Cantrell passed away on February 4, 2024 at the age of 76. Jerry was born on April 24, 1947 in Lafayette, Georgia. He grew up in Romulus, Michigan and resided in Taylor, Michigan at the time of his passing. Beloved husband of Sharon "Sherry" (Hensley) Cantrell for 46 years. Loving father of Jeremy "Jay" Cantrell. Proud grandfather of...
Charles "Charlie" L. McClain
Feb 3, 2024
Charlie McClain passed away on February 3, 2024 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Theresa McClain for 30 years. Loving father of Jessica (Brad) Nicholas, Lily Hutton, Crystal (Jeff) Raymer, and Thomas Spurr. Proud grandfather of Caleb Berry, Joseph Hutton, Ashlynn Berry, Jayce Spurr, and Serenity Spurr. Cherished brother of Kathy (Robert) McClain-Hudson. Dog dad to Bubba....
Amy Annette Doner
Feb 3, 2024
Amy Annette Doner passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024. She was born on May 24, 1970 in Farmington Hills Michigan.
As a child and on into adulthood, Amy enjoyed vacationing in northern Michigan with her parents Charles and Patricia Doner, her brothers Art, Chris and Brad and many others. Most of the time included snowmobiling, snow...
Daniel Lee Myers
Feb 1, 2024
Daniel L. Myers passed away on February 1, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Bonnie Myers for 48 years. Loving father of Matthew Myers, and Melissa (Nick) Champney. Cherished Pop pop of Maci Monroe Champney. Dearest brother of Ruth (Burr) Atkins, Debi Brisbois, Cindy Thompson, Bobby (Tammy) Myers, Nancy (Gary) Johnson, and Pam (Mike) Kurtz; Brother...
Leith "Bob" Parker
Jan 31, 2024
Leith "Bob" Parker passed away on January 31, 2024 at the age of 78.
Bob leaves behind his cousins, Donald (Leslie) Wroblewski, Robert Wroblewski, and Susan (the late James) Jensen. He was predeceased by his parents, Albina Tucker and Mr. Pokrywka.
Bob graduated from Sacred Heart Seminary with a Master's of Divinity and then earned...
Theresa Abouadal
Jan 31, 2024
Arrangements for direct cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Thadys Dell Marlow
Jan 31, 2024
Mrs. Thadys Dell Marlow, 90, of Taylor, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 31st, 2024. She was born on May 7th, 1933, in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Thadys was proceeded in death by her parents, Luther Curtis and Lena Belle Oxendine; Her beloved husband, C.B. Marlow; three brothers, James Luther Oxendine, Louis...
Margaret Mary Forgach
Jan 30, 2024
Margaret Forgach passed away on January 30th at her home in Taylor, Michigan. Â She was 100. Margaret was born May 11th, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, to Katherine Jessik and John Zidi. Â She was raised in the historic Delray neighborhood, known as the "Little Hungary" of Detroit.
Margaret was an only child. Â She dropped out of high school...
Hoye Daniels
Jan 30, 2024
Hoye Daniels, 81, of South Rockwood, Michigan, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday January 30, 2024, with the love, care, and support of his family. He was born on July 22, 1942, in Harrogate, Tennessee.
Hoye graduated from Trenton High School and made his career at Monsanto Chemical Company until he retired in 1998....
Robert Frederick Bates
Jan 30, 2024
Robert F. Bates
Robert F. Bates of Taylor Mi. passed away Tuesday January 30th, 2024, at Beaumont Hospital, in Dearborn. Â Robert was born at Wyandotte General Hospital on April 8th, 1938, to Thorton & Martha Bates (Koester) and grew up on Kings Hwy. On August 30, 1958, Robert married Sandra Lee Hadley & they raised three sons...
Gerald "Chick" Churchvara
Jan 28, 2024
Gerald "Chick" Churchvara passed away on Jan. 28, 2024 at the age of 85.
Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Robyn (Andy) Ashburn and Julie (Edward) Jones. Proud Grandpa of Alec (Marissa), Abbey (Ian), Lauren, Nicklaus, and Matthew. Dear brother of Diane and the late Barbara. Dear companion of Genny. He is also survived...
Donnie Wilson Bain
Jan 26, 2024
BAIN, Donnie W., age 69 of Westland, January 26, 2024.
Donnie was the beloved husband of Ruth Bain for 28 wonderful years. Loving father of Jason (Erika), Rose (Joe) and Chrissy (Dave). Loving Papa of Nick (Anna), Kayla (Justin), Hailey, Bryce, Chris, Dominic, Elek and Emma. Great Papa to Colt and Jace. Survived by his siblings, Mike...
Diana L. Joslin
Jan 24, 2024
Arrangements for direct cremation entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Gloria Brillhart
Jan 24, 2024
BRILLHART, Gloria Age 91 of Taylor
Beloved Wife of the late James "Russ" Brillhart Sr.
Loving Mother of Sandra Thompson, Marcella Brillhart, Matthew Brillhart and the late James Russell Brillhart Jr. and Mark Allen Brillhart.
Mother in law of Barbara Wikel (Larry) and the late Paul H. Thompson.
Dearest Grandmother of...
Ronald "Joe" Skiver
Jan 23, 2024
Ronald "Joe" Skiver, age 85, passed away January 23, 2024.
Beloved husband of Ellen. Proud father of Dan and Renee Skiver. Caring grandfather of Gavin. Dear brother of Sharon "Cookie" Bonner.
Joe was a man who lived an active life. He loved to bowl, snowmobile, play hockey, baseball, and golf. He'll always be proud of...
Pauline Virginia Fucinari
Jan 23, 2024
FUCINARI, PAULINE V. January 23, 2024, age 97. Born February 20, 1926 in Settefrati, Italy. Attended Fordson High School class of 1944. All knew her life's work as the devoted wife of the late Albert P., and mother to Larry (Diana), Laura, Don (Paula) and Lisa. Sister of Toni Smith and the late Lou. Loving grandmother of Michael (Sara),...
Timothy Waske
Jan 21, 2024
Beloved husband of Sharon Anne for 45 years. Loving father of Bryan (Heather). Dearest grandfather of Cayden. Dear brother of Audrey (the late John), Dennis (Corrine). Tim retired from Michcon / DTE after 40 years of service. Visitation will be Saturday, January 27th from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and...
Joyce Marie Krey
Jan 20, 2024
Krey, Joyce Marie
Feb. 10, 1953 – Jan 20, 2024
Beloved daughter of the late Marvin and Alfreda (Pasciak). Â Loving sister of James (Marcia) and Judy Weese (the late John Weese Jr.) Proud aunt to April Krey and Heather Pardee (Stuart) and great aunt to Olivia, Jackson and Matthew.
Joyce loved animals and...
Laura Kathleen Hoffman
Jan 18, 2024
Laura Kathleen Hoffman passed away unexpectedly on her 68th birthday at home. Beloved sister of Mark Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Theresa Hoffman.
A committal service will be held at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery on Tuesday, January 23rd at 11am.
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