Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Stephanie Lucille Smith

Stephanie Lucille Smith

Jan 14, 2024

Stephanie L. Smith passed away on January 14, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved wife of Martin Smith.

She will be deeply missed.

Martin Cookston

Martin Cookston

Jan 12, 2024

Martin Cookston passed away on January 12, 2024.

No formal services will be held

Juanita Rose Grubbs

Juanita Rose Grubbs

Jan 12, 2024

Juanita Rose Grubbs Age 93 of Wayne Michigan passed January 12, 2024.

Juanita was the Beloved Wife of the late Casper Grubbs. Loving Mother of Bob (Sharon) Linville, Rick (Kim) Linville, Debbie Busch, Sandy (Scott) Glaser and the Late Danny Linville.  Juanita was a very loving and caring Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.

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Colleen Leedy

Colleen Leedy

Jan 11, 2024

Colleen Leedy was a hard working mother of 3 beautiful children, Matthew 31, Joshua 29 and Jessica 28. A new daughter in law, Taylor Leedy, that loved like her own mother. She also had 2 grandchildren Raquel Rose Leedy 9 and Keirra Kay Leedy 3 and two new by marriage grandchildren Bentley 11 and Madicyn 6. They loved you...

Raymond L. Yenkel

Raymond L. Yenkel

Jan 11, 2024

Raymond Lynwood Yenkel was born August 26, 1935 to Raymond Alonzo Yenkel and Celia Elizabeth Louise Dapprich Yenkel in Dearborn, Michigan.  He passed away on January 11, 2024 surrounded by family.

Ray attended Henry Ford Community College and Eastern Michigan University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.  He also attended United Theological Seminary where he earned a...

Camille Heraghty

Camille Heraghty

Jan 10, 2024

Beloved wife of the late John Heraghty. Loving mother of John (Lisa) and Jacqueline (Bruce) Benyo. Dearest grandmother of Dina, Jeffrey, Leah, Johnny, Blake, Brent, Brad, Samantha, Michaela and great grandmother of Tyler, Madison, Megan, Skylar, Sydney, Devin, Samantha, Knox, Sloane, Krew, Michael, Teegan, Gwen, Ryan and great-great-grandmother of Charleigh.  Camille's funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, January...

Janet Lee Bellanger

Janet Lee Bellanger

Jan 9, 2024

Janet Lee Bellanger passed away on January 9, 2024 at the age of 66.

Beloved wife of Archie Bellanger for 51 years. Loving mother of Sarah Kawecki, Joseph Bellanger and Samantha Buendia (Louis). Proud Grandmother of Kelley, Kevin, Kyle, Luke and Alex. Great-grandmother of Madison, Bryce, Jada and Dean. Dear sister of June Vollick, Judy Wilson, Joyce...

Joan Sylvia Valentine

Joan Sylvia Valentine

Jan 7, 2024

Joan S. Valentine passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Valentine. Loving mother of two smart sons, Charles Michael Valentine and Vincent Donald Valentine (Julie). Cherished grandmother of Vincent R. and Jolina. Dearest sister of Nancy Cann, and Michele Konarski. She is also preceded in death by her...

Jennifer Jean Soto

Jennifer Jean Soto

Jan 7, 2024

Jennifer Jean Soto passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 77.

Beloved wife of the Late Telesforo Soto. Dear mother of Linda (Jeff) Soto and the Late Daniel Soto. Loving sister of Betty Lindlbauer, Joanie (Jim) Mioduszewski, the Late Paula Tomes and the Late Tom Lindlbauer. Precious Grandmother of Daniel (Katie) Soto Jr. and...

Antoinette Perez

Antoinette Perez

Jan 7, 2024

Beloved wife of the late Pedro. Loving mother of Matthew (Melissa). Dearest grandmother of Ashley (Alex). Store grandma of Fairline Food Center.  Antoinette's Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 12th at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 7800 Woodmont, Detroit, 48228. Gathering at church from 9:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Location of...

Michael Dennis Doran

Michael Dennis Doran

Jan 7, 2024

Michael Dennis Doran passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 82.

Loving father of Teresa (The Late Peter Theofanopoulos) Doran. Dear Grandfather of Devan and Darian. Michael's true passion was gardening, he loved to teach everyone everything he knew. He talked about it all the time, showing everyone he met pictures of his garden....

Joseph Pfeifer, Jr.

Joseph Pfeifer, Jr.

Jan 6, 2024

Joseph Pfeifer, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2024 at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of Sally for 63 wonderful years. Dear father of Patrick, Jeffrey (Janice), Vicki Ponder, and Lori (Tim) Bowles. Proud grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Nolan, and Jacob. Great-grandfather of Aiden, Lilia, and Oliver. Dear brother of Frances Medos. Joe...

Butch Fountain

Butch Fountain

Jan 6, 2024

Butch Fountain passed away on January 6, 2024 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Marty (Kerry), Chad (Sandy), and Christy (Eddie). He has many grandchildren. Butch also has nine great grandchildren; Kelsey, Londyn, Teddy, Hudson, Sawyer, Murphy, Asher, AJ, and Revy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary Fountain and Milton...

Robert W. Morgan

Robert W. Morgan

Jan 5, 2024

Robert Wayne "Bob" Morgan passed away on January 5, 2024 at the age of 77.

Beloved husband of Carol Morgan. Dear father of Taylor (Jillian) Morgan and Krystina (Todd) Lesiak. Proud grandfather of Malcolm, Hazel, and Madison. Loving brother of John H. Morgan, Jr., the late William T. Morgan, and James L. (Frieda) Morgan. Bob is also...

Wai Kwok Fong

Wai Kwok Fong

Jan 4, 2024

Wai Kwok Fong passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 76

Beloved husband of Yuk King. Proud father of Bryan and Eddie. Dear brother of Warren Fong.

A short visitation will be held at the Dearborn location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (22546 Michigan Ave. Dearborn 48124) on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 10-11am....

Veronica Holden

Veronica Holden

Jan 3, 2024

Veronica Holden passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born in Alpena, Michigan on January 27, 1928 to John Szymanski and Julia Pokorzynski. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Kathleen Harrison (Jack), Kevin (Lorie), Cheryl and the late Charles and David (Raye Poet).  Dearest grandmother of Timothy (Eva), Michael...

Denise Marie Champagne

Denise Marie Champagne

Jan 3, 2024

Denise Marie Champagne

November 30, 1956 – January 3, 2024

Today, our hearts are broken as we all mourn the loss of our beloved sister, Denise. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.

Denise began a job as a co-op student...

Johnny Ball

Johnny Ball

Jan 2, 2024

Johnny Ball passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Shelley for 50 years. Loving father of Johnny (Leslie), Christopher (Ellen) and the Late Nick. Caring father-in-law of Nancy. Loving Papa of 9 and 1 Great-grand daughter.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 12:00pm-8:00pm with the Funeral Service...

Demarcus Alexandria

Demarcus Alexandria

Dec 31, 2023

DeMarcus Alexandria, age 63, passed away December 31, 2023.

He will be missed dearly by friends and family alike.

Services will be held privately.

Nancy Lee Shelton

Nancy Lee Shelton

Dec 31, 2023

Nancy Lee (Morris) Shelton, age 79 of Monroe, Michigan, sadly passed away at 4:22pm on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Trinity Health Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by family.

Nancy was born on Friday, September 1, 1944 in Harriman, Tennessee, to the late George Washington Morris and Myrtle May (Reed) Morris.  She was one of four...

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