Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Alice Nagy
Mar 4, 2024
Alice Clementine Nagy of Trenton MI, passed away on March 4, 2024 at the age of 82. She is survived by her loving husband Dennis Nagy. Dear Stepdaughter, Delena Fradl (George). Step grandchildren, Kyle Krueger, Kelli Krueger-Manning (Mark), and Kayla Laney. Alice is the last survivor of eight children, Carl Edward, Irene Johnson, Jeanette Johnson, Phyllis Estelle Johnson, Victoria...
Antonio Perna
Mar 3, 2024
Antonio was born to Arcangelo and Filomena on September 23,1947, in Frosinone, Italy. Beloved husband of Patricia for 55 years. Devoted father to Steve (Amy) and Robert (Christina). Loving Nonno to Erin, Vinnie, Dominic, and Cassie. Uncle of Deanna (Kenneth) Rowe. Brother of Iolanda. He also leaves behind Lily, his cherished four legged friend. Antonio loved his garden, especially...
James Bryant
Mar 2, 2024
James Bryant
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Evans Bryant a beloved husband, father, and grandfather on March 2, 2024, at the age of 83.
He was born on August 7, 1940, in Wrigley, TN to Verna Dee and Lawrence Bryant. James graduated from Lewis County High School in...
Arlene E Palmquist
Mar 2, 2024
PALMQUIST, ARLENE E. (nee Thornwald); passed away March 2, 2024; age 96; formerly of Dearborn, MI and Chicago, IL
In loving memory of our Mother, Arlene Eleanore (Thornwald) Palmquist, Age 96.
Arlene was born February 16, 1928, in Chicago, IL at the Swedish Covenant Hospital to David (1890-1981) and Elna (1890-1983) Thornwald who had both...
Patrick Jan Tajak
Mar 1, 2024
Patrick J. "Pokey" Tajak passed away on March 1, 2024 in Whitmore lake, MI. He was 76 years old. He was born on October 1st, 1947 at Grace Hospital in Detroit to his parents, Emil and Carol Tajak.
Pokey graduated from Dearborn High School in 1965 and honorably served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1969. He served...
Kelly Ray Barker
Mar 1, 2024
Kelly Ray Barker passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.
Beloved husband of Michelle
Loving son of Zena Rivers and the late Thomas Barker, Step son of Ken Rivers
Brother of James Barker, Linda Clark, Paul Barker and the late Thomas Bruce Barker.
Son in-law of Roger Anderson and the...
Michael Crossman
Mar 1, 2024
Michael Crossman, of Lincoln Park, MI, passed away on March 1, 2024 at the age of 66. Beloved father of Michael Carney (Ronni), and Eric Jerome. Cherished grandfather of Ryan Michael, Savannah Grace, Joseph Steven, and Davon Michael. Loving brother of Janine (the late Danny) Linne, Russel (Sharon) Crossman, Jonathan (Linda) Crossman, Phillip (Sheri) Crossman, and Patrick (Michelle) Crossman....
Jim Sarb
Feb 25, 2024
Jim Sarb passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Karen for 55 years. Dear father of Kathleen Bastine and Sarah (Kate Black) Sarb-Black. Proud grandfather of Michael and Maria. Caring brother of Karen (Dale) Lockhart, Paula (Doug) Hamilton-Stokes, Maryellen (David) Sarnacki, and Dan (Sheila) Sarb. Brother-in-law of Connie Bayma....
Gary Charles Lauber
Feb 22, 2024
Gary C. Lauber passed away on February 22, 2024 at the age of 72. Husband of the late Clara Lauber. Father of Amanda Lauber, and Anessa (Andrew) Robinson. Grandfather of Haylee Robinson, and Allie Robinson. Son of Chloris Lauber. Brother of Terry (Bernadette) Lauber, Gayle Lauber, Janet Lauber, and Russel (Karen) Lauber. Uncle of Margaret Williams, Riley Desharnais, and...
Michael Eugene Kent Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
Michael Eugene Kent
September 2, 1936 - February 22, 2024
Loving and devoted husband of Orene (nee Stinson)
Loving father of Michael (Laura), Howard (Kim), Matthew, Joseph, and John (Nadia).
Proud grandfather of Alyssa, Justin, Megan, Amanda, Alyssa, Ashley, Andrew, Sabrina, Joe Jr., John, Liam, and Maya.
Visitation at...
Alexia Marie Fredrick
Feb 20, 2024
FREDRICK, Alexia Marie, Age 14 of Dearborn Heights
Alexia M. Fredrick passed away on February 20th., 2024, at the age of 14.
Loving Daughter of Patrick and Amanda.
Beloved Sister of Ariana, Jacob and Jett.
Survived by her PaPa George (Rita) Jayme-Pons, her MeMaw Debbie Jayme, Grandparents Gene & Carolyn Braden,...
Janet Ann Dickhudt
Feb 20, 2024
Janet Ann Dickhudt entered into eternal life peacefully on February 20, 2024, at the age of 62 surrounded by love.
Born January 22, 1962, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, to Robert and Doris (Vrudny) Dickhudt, she was the second child of five. In addition to her mother, Janet is survived by her siblings David (Rose Yeo), Karen (Clay)...
James Diederichs
Feb 19, 2024
James Peter Diederichs, "Jimmy D" 11/28/1961 - 02/19/2024.
Retired dispatcher for Tri-State Expedited Service, Inc. Jimmy loved family and friends. He loved music especially Classic Rock and Country. Formally the drummer for the band "A Touch of Class" circa 1980. He is preceded in death by his parents John P. Diederichs & Anne M. Diederichs (nee Thome)...
John Charles Baker
Feb 19, 2024
Corky was the youngest of four. His siblings were all born in coal mining villages in West Virginia. Donald Matthew (born in Beckley June 7, 1925); Mary Beth (born in Rushrun June 23, 1929); and Patricia Louise (born in Williamson, August 15, 1931). His mother, "Tresie" as her family called her, was quite disenchanted with the schools in West...
Barbara J. Smith
Feb 18, 2024
Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of David and Steven (Sally). Beloved grandmother of Kaylee. Dear sister of Edwin, Judy, Virginia and the late Doraleen, Clarence Jr. "Juny" and James. Memorial gathering will be Thursday, February 22nd from 2:30p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 48124.
Barbara Eva Hayes
Feb 18, 2024
Barbara E. Hayes passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved sister of Eva, Rose, Eugene, Roger, and the late George, Mary, and Melvin. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Eva Hayes. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
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Les John Hunyady
Feb 18, 2024
Les Hunyady passed away on February 18, 2024 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Karen for 57 years. Loving father of Marcy (Ryan) Hylton. Proud papa of Mackenzie, and Rebecca. Dearest brother of Dorothy, Joanie, and Judy. Cherished uncle of Judy (Larry), Stephanie (Rodney), and Annie (Gary). Loving brother-in-law of David, and Debbie (Chuck). Uncle and great...
Sally J. Pfeifer
Feb 17, 2024
Sally J. Pfeifer passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 86.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Patrick Pfeifer, Jeffrey (Janice) Pfeifer, Vicki Ponder, and Lori (Tim) Bowles. Proud Grandma of Michael (Valerie), Matthew, Nolan, and Jacob (Anna). Great-Grandmother of Aiden, Lilia, and Oliver.
Sally was born the third...
James Christopher Mitchell
Feb 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of James (Jimmy) Mitchell, 54, of Canton, MI on February 17th, 2024, at Beaumont Hospital.
Jimmy was born in Detroit, MI to the late William J. Mitchell and the late Audrey L. Mitchell on January 19th, 1970.
He was a dual business owner for...
Frances M. Palmatier
Feb 17, 2024
Beloved wife of and reunited with the late Alfred Palmatier. Loving mother of Tony (Loretta) and Brian (Linda). Dearest Nana of Alexander, Andrea, Jessica, Jacob and Vincent. Dear sister of Marcella. Frances enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening and loved traveling and exploring many places, especially on cruise ships. Private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral...
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