Obituaries

Oct 7, 2023

Services are private at this time.

Oct 7, 2023

***Please note change to service location on Friday to First United Methodist Church of Dearborn***

Jay Philip Pepper, 64, of Franklin, Michigan, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2023. Born in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Joseph and Norma Pepper as the youngest of four brothers, Jay was beloved by his wide circle...

Oct 6, 2023

Edward William "Bill" Kaiser, Jr, a fifty-year Dearborn Michigan resident, passed away on October 6, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" S. Kaiser. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Kaiser Robinson, son-in-law JB, grandchildren Lily and Benjamin, all from Wayne, Pennsylvania, his cousin Nancy Kaiser, and his beloved parrot, Sammy....

Oct 4, 2023

Hugh Owen VanOoteghem

May 2, 1946 – October 4, 2023

Living a life filled with love, Hugh died peacefully in his sleep at home.  He is survived by his wife, Peggy, his daughter, Michelle Wooddell, his step-daughters, Rene' (Jason) and Michelle (Nico),  his grandchildren, Owen, Tristan, Aleksey, Sasha, Lucy and Celia, and his siblings, Steve...

Oct 4, 2023

Virginia Marie Witczak was born at home, July 3rd (4th?) 1929, in Wyandotte, Michigan. The oldest of 9 siblings, she attended O. L. Mt Carmel School in Wyandotte where she was on the girls intramural basketball team and also dabbled in tap dancing . As a teen she walked daily down the tracks from Wyandotte to Elizabeth Park where...

Oct 3, 2023

Aida Elisa Vega passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 79.

Obituary information to come.

Oct 2, 2023

On October2, 2023, Chase Edwin Harrison, age 95, passed our earthly bounds. Beloved husband of the late Evie Meloche, cherished father of Dr. Chase Henri Harrison and Marjorie Mignonette Harrison, and devoted grandfather of Graham Conrad, he is survived by Chase, Marjorie, and Graham, as well as his children's spouses, Dr. Laura Safar and Mr. Conrad, and several nieces...

Oct 2, 2023

Inez Hice, of Dearborn, passed away on October 2, 2023 at 100 years old.

Loving wife of the late Harold. Dearest mother of Karen Zick and John (Laura) Hice. Proud grandma of Andrew (Melissa Kilgore) Zick, Anita Zick, Annemarie Zick, April Zick, Carrie Hice, and James (Dana Nelson) Hice.  Great-grandma of Alexandra (Brandon Green) Zick, Andrew Zick...

Sep 30, 2023

Janice Pochron-Hunt sadly passed away on September, 30, 2023 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Jimmy Hunt for 35 years. Loving mother of Michelle Thomas, James Hunt, Gerald (Jessica) Hunt, and Chris (Amber) Hunt. Dearest sister of Michael (Vickie) Pochron, Jeff (Lori) Pochron, Karen (Mike) Takala, and Stan (Carol) Pochron. Cherished grandmother and aunt to many. Loving...

Sep 27, 2023

Dr. Thomas Clinton Mawhinney, 81 years old, resident of Dearborn, MI, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in the care of Angela's Hospice at Allegria Village. Born on February 27, 1942, in Tampa, FL, to Clinton and Mable Mawhinney, Tom spent most of his early years growing up in Miami, Florida. As a young man, Tom served in the...

Sep 27, 2023

Walter William Zelasko, educator, football coach, adoring uncle, and loving husband, died at his home from complications of pancreatic cancer.

Beloved husband of Marie. Proud uncle of Scott (Paula), Laura (Jason), Erin, Lisa, Tim (Mary), and Stacy. Grand Uncle of Taron, Riann, Dylan, Leah, Mila, Jacob, Anna, and Ben. Dear brother-in-law of Thomas (Sharon) Svitkovich and JoAnn...

Sep 27, 2023

Dianne C. Ciuk (nee Primeau) passed away on September 27, 2023 at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late Louis. Dear mother of Sharon, Raymond, David (Julie), and Craig (Jodi). Proud grandmother of Lauren, Cassie, Alex, and Jacob.

Dianne was the devoted matriarch of the family. There is nothing she would rather do...

Sep 24, 2023

Linda Lee Cielieska was born on June 7, 1946 in Mercer, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Virginia (McConnell) Rhoads. On September 24, 2023 Linda passed away at the age of 77.

Linda is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Cielieska of 55 years, their children: Robin (Cullen) Hunter of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Andy (Jenny) Cielieska of Grosse Pointe...

Sep 23, 2023

I'm going to tell the truth as I know it about Robin.

Born in 1958 to an unwed teenage mother who didn't want her and was handed off to her grandmother who didn't want her either but raised her anyway. Ruby and Robin lived in near poverty on a widows pension all the way through her collage...

Sep 22, 2023

Norma Lee O'Bryan (nee Reeves) of Dearborn, Mi passed away on September 22, 2023 at the age of 98.

Beloved wife of the late James "Pat" O'Bryan.

Loving mother of Colleen O'Bryan, Janet (Anthony) Vettraino, Patrick (Elaine) O'Bryan, Donald (Carrie) O'Bryan, Mary O'Bryan and Matthew (Ewa) O'Bryan.

Caring grandmother of 8 grandchildren and...

Sep 21, 2023

Beloved wife of the late Jerry.  Loving sister of Edward (Mary) and Cindy Vella. Step mother of Theresa West, Laurine Rollinger and the late Christine Sgro.  Also survived by a niece, nephews and step-grandchildren. Cheryl loved the sun, the water and the lake life.  Visitation will be Monday, September 25th from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Dearborn...

Sep 20, 2023

Jessica Konczal, age 36,  died unexpectedly September 20, 2023. Preceded in death by the father, her nana and her aunt. Survived by her children, mother, brother, many cousins, her aunt & uncle and many friends. There will be a Memorial Visitation on Saturday November 11th from 12:00 pm until Funeral Services at 3:00 pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home,...

Sep 18, 2023

Rosalie "Lee" Emily Menard of Taylor, MI passed away on September 18, 2023 at the age of 93.

Beloved wife of the late Henry for 68 years. Proud mother of Judy (Mike) Garf, Dale (Chris) Menard, Mark (Kathy) Menard, Tim (Jackie) Menard, and Joel (Johanna) Menard. Caring grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Loving sister to...

Sep 16, 2023

Dorothy S. Donley passed away on September 16, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Billy Donley. Proud mother of the late John (Leslie) Donley. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2023 from 3:00-8:00pm and the Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:00am...

Sep 16, 2023

Edward C. Cushman passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2023 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Kathleen for nearly 40 years. Devoted father of Samantha and Tabetha (Jesse). Dear son of Robert (Peggy) and the late Tuija. Brother of the late Christine "DiDi". Ed is also survived by his Aunt Betsy and cousins, Cathy, Karen, Jeff, and...