Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Donald W. Dolan passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 75.

Donald Wayne Dolan was born in Anne Arundel MD on November 18, 1948. His father was stationed there with the Army at the time of his birth. They moved to Detroit, MI, but eventually settled into Southgate, MI where Don went to school...

Dec 26, 2023

Tom Szwajkowski passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 with his daughter, Lois, by his side. He is reunited with his wife, Judy, in rest.

Private arrangements entrusted to the Dearborn Location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home

Dec 23, 2023

Glen Cornelison passed away on December 23, 2023 at the age of 67. Loving father of Aaron Cornelison, and Amber (Mario Mack) Cornelison. Cherished grandfather of Devonne, Dalen, Katherine, Aaron, and Dale. Dearest brother of Robert (Carolyn) Cornelison. Proud uncle of Mindy.

He will be deeply missed.

Dec 23, 2023

Robert Francis Wittersheim passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 80, in Adrian, MI. Loving husband of the late Fran, partner of Bernadette. Dear father of Bob and Erika. Grandfather to Covey and Brooke. Father-In-Law to Barbara. Brother of Timothy, Daniel, and the late Thomas Wittersheim. Born to the late Robert and Clara Marie Wittersheim in...

Dec 23, 2023

Victoria Barich passed away on December 23rd, 2023, at the age of 70.

Dear wife of Mark of 47 years.

Loving mother of Brandon (Liz) Barich, Bryan (Jenna) Barich.

Caring grandmother of Kaelyn, Kendra, Brogan, and Carter.

Bonus mom of Mackenzee and Brittney.

She is loved by many siblings,...

Dec 22, 2023

Debra O'Neil passed away on December 22, 2023 at the age of 71. Beloved life partner of Clarence Baker. Loving mother of Shannon (Luke) Weiker. Cherished grandmother of Nick, Jaime, and Skye. Proud great grandmother of Bella. Dearest sister of Mic O'Neil.

Debra was as sweet as an angel. She was an extremely successful saleswoman and was...

Dec 19, 2023

Santioni, Sauro.  Entered into rest on December 19, 2023. Age 82.  Beloved husband of Adalgisa for 59 years. Loving father of Fabio (Laura), Josephine Kaniski (Joseph) and Sandra Cipriano (Dennis).  Dearest grandfather of Rachel (Mike), Michael, Marcus, Sara, Anthony, Marissa, Johnny and the late Dominic and great- grandfather of Vincent. Dear brother of Marcello (Gabriella), Enrica (the late Antonio),...

Dec 19, 2023

Elizabeth J. Nickerson, passed away on December 19th 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Albert, Dear mother of Lisa (Glenn) Oswald. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Oswald.

Dec 17, 2023

Mary Sue Wyatt, age 80, passed away December 17, 2023.

Proud mother of William "Ed" (Loriann) Kervin and Lydia "Sue" (Will) Treaster. Loving Granny of Shawna (Dustin) Grochowski, Travis (Ariana) Treaster, and Samantha (Brandon) Hoffman, and Great-Granny of Abigail, Emelia, Kaydi, William, and Sophia. Dear sister of Bill (Bessie) Campbell, and the late George (Liz) Campbell Jr.,...

Dec 16, 2023

Barbara Lee Mulligan passed away peacefully on December 16th at the age of 85.

Barbara was the Devoted and Beloved Wife of Donald Mulligan for 53 wonderful years before his death in 2012.

Her Family was her Whole World and Loved them above all.

She leaves behind her Daughters, Christin and Carol, and...

Dec 14, 2023

John D. Miller passed away on December 14, 2023.

Husband of the late Helen Miller. Proud father of John Jr. and Brian (Ginger). Caring grandfather of Gavin, Travis, and Samantha. Dear brother of Kenneth, Delora, Linda, and Raymond.

John was an avid fisherman. If he wasn't actively fishing himself, he was watching fishing shows. He'd...

Dec 13, 2023

Beloved wife of the late Harold.  Loving mother of Rebecca Vargo (Jacob). Dearest grandmother of Annabelle and Amelia. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 21st, 1:00 p.m. at the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 48124.  Visitation will be Thursday 11:00 a.m. until time of service. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Livonia, MI.

Dec 13, 2023

Private family cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Dec 12, 2023

Janet L. Kosakowski, of Taylor, MI, passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 77. Beloved mother of Steven (Gretchen) Moore, and Jason (Beth) Moore. Loving grandmother of Ashleigh, Joshua, Rachael, Bradley, Nathan, Caleb, Cami, and Brooke. Great grandmother of Izaiah, Izaac, McKennah, Rebecca, Caleb, and Eden. Dearest sister of Carol, and the late Linda, and Jerry....

Dec 12, 2023

Vera Eva Novak, of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023 at the age of 90.

Vera is survived by daughter, Andrea (Fernandez) Novak, grandson Diego Fernandez, brother, Aldo (Susan) Martin, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband, John Novak, her son, Lawrence Novak, her daughter Angela Novak, and brother...

Dec 12, 2023

Janet L. Kosakowski, of Taylor, MI, passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 77. Beloved mother of Steven (Gretchen) Moore, and Jason (Beth) Moore. Loving grandmother of Ashleigh, Joshua, Rachael, Bradley, Nathan, Caleb, Cami, and Brooke. Great grandmother of Izaiah, Izaac, McKennah, Rebecca, Caleb, and Eden. Dearest sister of Carol, and the late Linda, and Jerry....

Dec 12, 2023

Rey Nacxitl Balmaceda III passed away on December 12th, 2023 at the young age of 26.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Gerald and June Dodge, whom he loved and missed very much.

Beloved son of Dawn Dodge and Rey Balmaceda Jr. (Angela).

Cherished grandson of Rey Sr & Elba Balmaceda,...

Dec 12, 2023

Judith (Judy) Katherine Koos passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 83.  She came into this world on September 8, 1940, as the first of four children born to Victor and Euphemia Koos.  Judy was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, and her quick wit and energy will be missed by many.

In...

Dec 11, 2023

Donnie Lee Smith. Beloved husband of the late Betty for 50 years. Loving father of Connie Mora, Rebecca (Jack) Woodbury, Donnie Lee Smith Jr., and the late Sandra. Proud grandfather of Joseph (Megan), Matthew, Christopher, Katie (Kevin), Heather (Clifford), Rachel, Kevin, Kyle, and Michelle. Great Grandfather of 11. Little brother of Nadine, and preceded by 5 other sisters.

Dec 10, 2023

Clara Rogers, who began playing piano in her church in the late 1940s and gave lessons on the instrument to generations of students, passed away from complications of pneumonia Dec. 10. She was 86. Until only months ago, she played every Sunday for chapel services at her residence, the Allegria Village senior living community, in Dearborn. Many of her...