Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Joe David Scott

Joe David Scott

Mar 20, 2026

Joe David Scott, a long time teacher and educator passed away peacefully on March 20th. 2026 at the age of 80

Joe will be in-state Friday, March 27th. 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, 22430 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 at 10:30 AM until time of mass 11:00 AM. Family has entrusted Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

Larry Boerman

Larry Boerman

Mar 20, 2026

Larry Boerman, age 90, went home to heaven on March 20, 2026, with his beloved wife Joanne (Bultman) by his side—just as she had been for nearly 70 years.

Larry’s life was centered on the people he loved most. He leaves behind his children: Beverly Boerman; Paul (Joy) Boerman; Judith (Ross) Pursifull; and Janeen (Gary) Lemke. He was a proud and...

Darlene Moore

Darlene Moore

Mar 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gwen "Darlene" Moore, who left her earthly home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She is now reunited in Heaven with her family and our Heavenly Father.

Darlene was born on January 29, 1938, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Omer...

Rosalie Saye

Rosalie Saye

Mar 17, 2026

Rosalie Saye, 91, Taylor Michigan, passed peacefully on March 17, 2026.  Preceded in death by her husbands James Hansford "Bunk" Williams and James Edward "Jimmie" Saye.  Sister to the late Robert "Bob" Hardy (Betty) and the late Janice Mathews (the late Frank).  Loving mother to Jim, Carol (the late Donell), Claudia (Tim), and Kenny.  Beloved grandmother to the late...

Carol Fay Bartley

Carol Fay Bartley

Mar 14, 2026

Carol Fay Bartley, 53 years old, of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away on March 14th, 2026.

Carol is the loving mother of her two sons, Robert and Daniel Bartley. She always loved animals and made it her dream to become an official vet tech. Carol loved knitting, crocheting, and showing love and care for everyone who was...

Kathleen Gross

Kathleen Gross

Mar 14, 2026

Devoted wife to the late Dick Gross. Loving mother of Suzanne (Doug) Bury and the late Joe Beaudoin. Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth Bury and Meredith Amross. Dearest sister of George Miller and the late Betty Lodise. Cherished daughter of the late Hylda and Gerald Miller.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Lincoln Park Location of...

Nancy Lee Gladson

Nancy Lee Gladson

Mar 14, 2026

Full obituary coming soon.

Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Taylor Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Joan D. Pietrzen

Joan D. Pietrzen

Mar 7, 2026

Joan Diane (Bragg) Pietrzen, the beloved matriarch of our family, completed her journey here on earth on March 7, 2026 and has now rejoined our beloved and dearly missed father and Grandpa, Eugene Pietrzen.

How do you sum up almost 89 years of a life so well lived, and of someone so very loved? It is an...

Thomas Paul Hervoyavich

Thomas Paul Hervoyavich

Mar 6, 2026

Thomas P. Hervoyavich passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 83. Beloved brother of David Harvoy. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Pauline Hervoyavich, and his brother Paul Hervoyavich. Special friends of Gregory Van Dalen, Mike Gillaspie, and Kelly Gillaspie.

Thomas loved music, he played the guitar in his free time and...

Mary Wheeler

Mary Wheeler

Mar 5, 2026

Mary Wheeler, age 98, long time resident of Dearborn, MI, beloved wife of the late Eugene, mother of David (JoAnn) and Bryan (Claudia), 4 grandchildren, Kathleen,  Lynn, Nicholas and Natalie and two great granddaughters Sylvia and Maggie as well as many nieces and nephews passed away on March 5, 2026.  Mary is preceded in death by her parents Mary...

Chelsea Cruz

Chelsea Cruz

Mar 3, 2026

Beloved daughter of Dave & Deborah Cruz. Loving sister of Marcia (Cruz) LeBar and the late Brian Cruz (deceased 2015). Dearest sister-in-law of Christopher LeBar. Dear aunt of Madison LeBar & Riley LeBar and Layla Cruz.  Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Maria Jessie Slayton

Maria Jessie Slayton

Mar 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Slayton

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Maria Slayton, age 53, who passed away on March 2, 2026. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Maria's presence lit up every room she entered.

Maria was truly the life of the party. She had a vibrant spirit, a contagious laugh,...

Judith Ann Votenz

Judith Ann Votenz

Feb 28, 2026

Judith Ann Votenz, loving wife of the late Clifford, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 28th at the age of 76.

Loving and caring mother of Kevin Votenz and Stacey (Jeremiah) Keacher. Beloved grandma to Sarah and Jenna Keacher. Sister of Keith (Kathy) Diedrich, Harold (Sheryl) Diedrich and Donald Diedrich.

Visitation will be held Tuesday...

Guy Lindbergh Sykes

Guy Lindbergh Sykes

Feb 28, 2026

Guy Lindbergh Sykes, 97, of Taylor, passed away on February 28th, 2026. Guy was born February 6, 1929, the son of Ireland and Nancy (Mullins) Sykes. Guy leaves behind two loving daughters, Regina LaForest and Katrina (Rick) Woodward, five grandchildren, Johnathon (Kaitlyn), Andy, Lindsey, Karla, and Kristopher (Jamie), and 18 great grandchildren, Brayden, Piper, Jackson, Olivia, Levi, Athene, Annalie,...

Gail B. Clutz

Gail B. Clutz

Feb 28, 2026

Arrangements for private cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Marie Theresa Hess

Marie Theresa Hess

Feb 26, 2026

Marie Theresa (Grenier) Hess, 97, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Marie exemplified love, warmth, humor, and devotion to her savior, Jesus Christ, to all who knew her.

Marie lived a long and vibrant life defined by faith, family, curiosity, and connection. A devoted Catholic, her...

Donald L. Bowser

Donald L. Bowser

Feb 24, 2026

Beloved husband of Carol Bowser. Loving father of Brett (The Late Karen) and Christopher (Kimberly). Dearest grandfather of Evan (Meghan), Elayna, Trevor, Justin, and great-grandfather of Evan. Son of the late Clarence and Rubie. Dear brother of the late Dennis Bowser and Nancy Bowser. Donald was originally from Butler, PA. Later relocating to Dearborn Michigan to start his career...

Evaleta "Lee" Thume

Evaleta "Lee" Thume

Feb 23, 2026

Lee Thume (1931-2026) born Gladis Evaleta Stephens, passed away peacefully in her Dearborn home, at the age of 94 February 23, 2026. She lived a remarkable life as a loving wife, mother, and community leader. After graduating college and raising her two children, she pioneered assistive technology for the visually impaired and poured her heart into music, composing over...

Janet Irene Studt

Janet Irene Studt

Feb 22, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

Barbara Ann Varner

Barbara Ann Varner

Feb 20, 2026

Family Has Chosen Private Cremation Services

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