Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Mary Sue Wyatt

Mary Sue Wyatt

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.,...

Barbara L. Mulligan

Barbara L. Mulligan

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...

John D. Miller

John D. Miller

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...

Sharrie L. Battles

Sharrie L. Battles

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.

John Perry

John Perry

Dec 13, 2023

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

Janet Lee Kosakowski

Janet Lee Kosakowski

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....

Vera E. Novak

Vera E. Novak

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...

Janet Lee Kosakowski

Janet Lee Kosakowski

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....

Rey Nacxitl Balmaceda De Jesus III

Rey Nacxitl Balmaceda De Jesus III

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,...

Judith K. Koos

Judith K. Koos

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...

Donnie Lee Smith

Donnie Lee Smith

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.

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Clara Rogers

Clara Rogers

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...

Jeffrey Lawrence McDonald

Jeffrey Lawrence McDonald

Dec 9, 2023

Jeffrey Lawrence McDonald, age 64, a long-time resident of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Hospice, Detroit, on December 9, 2023, with a good friend Mary Lakner at his side, after a lionhearted battle with cancer.

Jeff was born to Lawrence V. McDonald and Karen N. McDonald (nee Konkel) on June 28, 1959. After graduating...

Nick Toyeas

Nick Toyeas

Dec 7, 2023

Nick was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and is survived by his loving companion, Vera Kakares, and his four children, Mike (Vickie), Greg (Margaret), Matt, and Katherine and his grandchildren, Nicholas, Alexander, Maggie, and Allie. Brother of George (Joan).

Nick led a full life as an Air Force Intelligence Officer (spy) in the Korean War,...

David Gary Park

David Gary Park

Dec 6, 2023

David Gary Park, aged 68, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023 in Livonia, Michigan, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was born on August 21, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He grew up in Maple Heights, Ohio, and was a 1973 graduate of Maple Hts. High School.  He was a strong student and active in band and...

Russell Barrett

Russell Barrett

Dec 6, 2023

Russell Barrett, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 54 surrounded by his family. He was born February 18, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Doyle and Freda Barrett.

He owned and operated his own painting company. Russell had a love for music, especially for the Beatles, and was a Detroit Lions...

Maxine V. Lipton

Maxine V. Lipton

Dec 5, 2023

It is with heavy heart and great pain that I share the loss of my best friend and beautiful, loving soul, my sister Maxine Virgo Lipton at the age of 82.

Daughter of the late Louis and Celia Virgo, sister of Sam Virgo, Pat Virgo and Rosalie Virgo.

Wife of Harry Lipton, Aunt of Kevin...

Mike Alexander Husak

Mike Alexander Husak

Dec 5, 2023

Mike Alexander Husak of Taylor, Michigan went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023.

Mike served in the United State Marine Corps and was a member of Saint Alfred Catholic Church.

Mike was predeceased by his wife Betty Husak of 59 years, his daughter Mary Fournier, his son Michael Husak and his granddaughter...

Joseph R. Pauly

Joseph R. Pauly

Dec 4, 2023

(1961-2023) Joe died December 4, 2023 peacefully in his home in Livonia, Michigan of complications from ALS. His fiancée Debbie Quandahl was by his side.

Joseph is survived by his fiancée, Deborah L. Quandahl of Livonia, MI.

Dearest brother of Thomas R. Pauly, (Kimberly) of Bellingham, WA, Christina M. Henshaw (Daniel) of Jenks, OK, John...

Angela M. Novak

Angela M. Novak

Dec 3, 2023

Angela Marie Novak, of Dearborn Heights, passed away on December 3, 2023. Angela is survived by sister, Andrea (Fernandez) Novak, nephew Diego Fernandez, and uncle, Aldo (Susan) Martin, and many cousins. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vera Novak, father John Novak, brother, Lawrence Novak, and her partner Bill Godwin.

Angela was an avid guitar...

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