Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Ronald Blewett
Jun 8, 2023
Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Bill (Kerrie Peterson), Rick (Mary Ellen Rose), Don (Ann Wilson) and Sherry Ward (Terry). Dearest grandfather of TJ, Stephanie, Zack, Molly, Tim, Matt and great grandfather of Grace and Maggie. Dear brother of Bill (Pat). Arrangements for private family cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation...
Shannon Lynne Rowe
Jun 5, 2023
Shannon Lynne Rowe December 8, 1970 - June 5, 2023
Shannon Lynne Rowe (Manson) passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, at the age of 52. She is survived by her husband, Michael Rowe; 3 children, Madelynne, Keegen, and Delaney Rowe; 2 stepchildren, Kaitlin (Waseem) Alhushki and Nick (Kristen) Rowe; 3 grandchildren, Kinsley, Olivia, and Braiden Rowe,...
William Raymond Hudson
Jun 5, 2023
Beloved father of David (Kristy) and Billy (Caryn). Loving grandfather of Kylie, Adam, Mikaela and Danielle. William is a Ford Motor Company retiree after many years of dedicated service. In his retirement, William would spend time tinkering with many different hobbies including model ship building which two of his hand built ships are proudly displayed in the Dearborn Historical...
Thomas C Davidson
Jun 3, 2023
Thomas C. Davidson passed away on June 3, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Tamara for 17 years. Proud father of Jackson. Loving son of Dorothy Marsh. Dear brother of William "John" (Mistina) Davidson and David (Judy) Davidson. Loving uncle of Benjamin, Rebecca, Phoebe, Alyssa, Christina, Jessica, Michael, Tyler, Rachel, and McKayla. Great uncle of...
Stephen Short
Jun 3, 2023
Beloved husband, father, and "Pop", Stephen "Steve" Short, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on June 3rd, 2023 at the age of 71. Survived by his wife Shelley, son Phil (Lisa) and their children Phillip and Lucy, and daughter Melissa (Alex).
Steve was born in Harlan, Kentucky, the son of the late Ester "Cotton" Short...
Kenneth Gene Hicks
Jun 3, 2023
What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others!
Kenneth (Gene) Hicks , age 83, of Trenton, MI. passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home with his 3 daughters by his side. He will be deeply missed by...
Louis Gerald Orcutt
Jun 2, 2023
Louis G. Orcutt passed away on June 2, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved Husband of Carolee Orcutt for 62 years. Loving Father of Elizabeth (Bob) Charlap, Amy Fonville, and Louis (Jennifer) Orcutt. Cherished Grandfather of Madeline, George, Emily, Jackson, Jacob, Henry, and Olivia. Dearest Brother of Gerry (Janice) Orcutt, and the late Ronald Orcutt, and Ted Orcutt....
Darlene Fay Chlastawa
Jun 2, 2023
Darlene Fay Chlastawa, Age 75 passed away on June 2, 2023.
Darlene is survived by her three daughters: Tracy, Tammy, Nikki, and her sister Rhonda.
Darlene was also a loving grandmother and greatgrandmother.
Visitation will be at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 11:00 A.M....
Larry J. Vargo
Jun 2, 2023
Larry J. Vargo passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 2, 2023 at the age of 77. He is the devoted husband of Diana for 45 wonderful years. Dearest father of Vanessa, Phoenix, and Max. Loving brother of Ellen Leppelmeier and uncle of Sarah Lindquist.
Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for...
Esther M. Kelley
Jun 2, 2023
Dearest wife of the late Charles Kelley. Loving mother of John Kelley, and Anthony Kelley. Cherished grandmother of Trevor, Meaghan, Cameron, Gelo, Josh, Steven, Amanda, Annie and the late Susie and the late Tony. Great grandmother of Marley, Ryan, and Nevaeh. Sister of Gene (Sue) Thornton, William Thornton, and the late Al Thornton, Grace (Junior) Wetelainen, Ruth Thornton Noland...
Maryann Condon
Jun 1, 2023
Beloved daughter of the late Leo and Wilhelmina. Dearest sister of the late Shirley and Patricia. Loving aunt of Elizabeth Schacht (Douglas), Jeffrey Bolton (Amelia), David Bolton (Melanie), Brian Bolton (Chris) and Michael Bolton. Great aunt of Vanessa (Steven) Cranston and Melissa Schacht and great-great aunt of Madilyn and Brooklyn. Also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Retiree...
Patricia Marie Madison
May 28, 2023
MADISON, Patricia   Age 79 of Dearborn Heights
Beloved Wife of John Michael Madison, for 58 years.
Loving Mother of Eric (Sandra).
Dearest Grandmother of Michael John Madison and Luke Gabriel Madison.
Precious Sister of Barbara (Ron) Bak.
Patricia spent her career and retired from Dearborn Heights, District 7, as...
Tammy Jo Doyle
May 27, 2023
Tammy Jo Doyle passed away on May 27, 2023 at the age of 55. Loving Mother of Jack Doyle, Michael Doyle, and Kevin Doyle. Beloved Fiancé of Mark Reid.
Tammy had the biggest heart. She would take care of everyone around her and think of others before herself. She was so strong, even in her last days....
David Leonard Beauchamp Sr.
May 26, 2023
David L. Beauchamp Sr. of Taylor passed away on May 26th, 2023 at the age of 73. He was born on August 30, 1949 in Highland Park, Michigan to Frank J. Beauchamp and Cecilia I. LaRue. The youngest of seven, he came from a large family with many cousins, aunts, and uncles spread all over the state. He graduated...
Gerald Rockensuess
May 26, 2023
Gerald Rockensuess of Taylor, MI passed away on May 26, 2023 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Peggy Rockensuess. Loving father of Antje Newby, Chris (Kristin) Rockensuess, Damon (Jamie) Rockensuess, and Andrea (Jeffrey) Benedict. Cherished grandfather of Allison, Joshua, Dylan, Mackenzie, Adam, Jacob, Thomas Jr., Brendan, Nicholas, Grayson, and Alaina. Dearest brother of Mary Ann Farrell, Larry...
Sister Mary Lucy Rezler
May 26, 2023
Sister Mary Lucy Rezler.  May 26, 2023.
Visitation Tuesday, May 30, 3:30pm-8pm at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia. Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass at the convent on Wednesday, May 31, at 11am. Viewing at 10am and prayer service at 10:30am. Arrangements entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement...
John M. Matthews
May 26, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the death of our beloved husband and father, John M. Matthews. He died peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was 92, and recovering from a head injury suffered in a fall. He will be memorialized at 11:00 am June 24 at the First Presbyterian Church, 600 North Brady Road in Dearborn MI...
Ramanbhai B. Patel
May 25, 2023
PATEL, Ramanbhai  Age 84 of Inkster
Beloved Husband of Manjulaben.
Loving Father of Arunbhai and Bhavanaben.
To view the livestream of Mr. Patel's funeral, please follow this link: Howe-Peterson's YouTube Page
Rose Ellen Tobin
May 25, 2023
Rose Ellen Tobin passed away on May 25, 2023 at her home. She is survived by her sister, Betty, and many nieces and nephews.
Instate at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, June 3rd, at 10:30am until time of Mass at 11am.
Interment at Mt. Kelly Cemetery, Dearborn.
In lieu of flowers, donations in...
Barbara Jean Yopek
May 24, 2023
Barbara J. Yopek of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away on May 24, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved Wife of the late Richard Yopek. Loving Mother of Michelle Kelly, Angela (Bob Hickey) McConnell, and James (Jolynn) Kelly. Cherished Grandmother of Krystal, Brooke, Chelsea, Jackie, Jerica, Brianna, Jillian, and Jaylyn. Great Grandmother of Lily, Owen, Andrew, and Atlas. Dearest...
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