Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Barbara Jean Yopek

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...

George Madden

George Madden

May 23, 2023

George Madden, age 88, passed away May 23, 2023.

Beloved husband of Bonnie. Proud father of Michael (Angela) Madden and the late Karla Bloodworth. Caring grandfather of Jason and great-grandfather of 3.

George started his career at General Motors from a young age. Moving up to Michigan from Kentucky around his 18th year, he worked...

Linda Laforet

Linda Laforet

May 22, 2023

Linda Laforet (Osborn) , age 68, of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on May 22, 2023.  Proceeded in death by the love of her life, Allan David Laforet Sr, her parents William and Nannie Osborn and her son, Allan Laforet Jr. Linda is survived by her daughters, Tracy Neer and Kim (Frank) Rex, 6 grandchildren,...

Jimmie N. Porter

Jimmie N. Porter

May 20, 2023

Jimmie N. Porter, formerly of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on May 20, 2023 at the age of 92.

Beloved wife of the late Clarence "Doc" Porter. Dear mother of Shelly (Phillip) Richardson and the late Phillip Porter.

Interment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West.

Betty Ann Whatley

Betty Ann Whatley

May 20, 2023

Betty Ann Whatley, a lifetime Dearborn resident, passed away on May 20, 2023 peacefully and surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Nancy (John) Auffenberg, Susan (the late Daniel) Muldowney, and Laura (David) Wysocki. Proud grandma of Christopher (Bethann), Elizabeth, and Caroline Auffenberg, Patrick (Avery), Brian (Marybeth), and Michael (Jessica) Muldowney, and Meghan and...

Edsel Garfield Smith

Edsel Garfield Smith

May 20, 2023

Edsel Smith, age 96, passed away May 20, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian and Louise. Proud father of Donald (the late Helen) and Cindy (the late George) Wharfield. Caring grandfather of Kimberly (John) Grahl, Donald II, Scott, and the late Patrick. Great-grandfather of Bradley, Victoria, Kyle, Madison, and Emma. Dear brother of Joanne Cole, and...

Kelly Jean Garcia

Kelly Jean Garcia

May 19, 2023

GARCIA, Kelly Jean       Age 52 of Monroe

Kelly passed away on May 19, 2023 and was welcomed into eternal life.

Loving mother of Kenneth (Ann) Garcia and Dominic Morgan.

Beloved daughter of Robert (Cindy) Smith and Gerri Nelson-Lask.

Dear grandmother of Ana.

Dearest step-sister of Beverly Green and former...

Leo Brian Early

Leo Brian Early

May 19, 2023

Leo Brian "Leo B" Early

10/30/1962 – 5/19/2023

Dearborn, Michigan

Leo passed away on Friday, May 19th, after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 30, 1962, to parents Leo James and Lavina Viola (Stoltman) Early in Detroit, Michigan.

While proud of his Detroit heritage, Leo also spent the summers...

Helen Louise Tarys

Helen Louise Tarys

May 18, 2023

Helen Louise Tarys passed away peacefully on may 18th, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of the late Edward.

Loving mother of Gregory, Kimberly, Andrea and Pamela.

Dear grandmother of Laura, Christopher and Nicholas.

Great grandmother of Ahmed, Yasmeen and Raellonna.

Dear sister of Victoria, Dorothy, Caroline and...

Robert Bur

Robert Bur

May 18, 2023

Robert Bur passed away on May 18, 2023 at the age of 81 with his loving wife Judy by his side.

Dear dad Laura and Janet.

Proud Papa of Larry Jr. (Samantha) and Maggie.

Brother of James (Rondi), Charles (Joanne), Rita, Russell (Marsha), Ronald (Rose) and Carol (Tom).

Robert also leaves...

Jennie Cinzori

Jennie Cinzori

May 17, 2023

Cinzori, Jennie (nee Amici) went to join her heavenly Father on May 17, 2023 after over 101 years of full and joyous life.  Jennie was born on July 24, 1921 in Glencoe, Ohio, to Basilio and Antonia Amici.  She married Louie Cinzori on January 25, 1941, and shortly

thereafter the couple moved to...

Isamay E. Osborne

Isamay E. Osborne

May 15, 2023

Isamay Elizabeth Osborne passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Robert.

Loving mother of Marcy and the late Laurie.

Dear grandmother of 3.

Isamay was an extremely talented crafter. Sewing, quilting, bead work and needlepoint just to name a few. Her specialty was needle point. She...

Elizabeth "Betty" Golembiewski

Elizabeth "Betty" Golembiewski

May 15, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty" Golembiewski, age 80, passed away May 15, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Proud mother of Dawn (Bart) DeVita, Gerald "Jay" (Dianna), and the late Joseph. Caring grandmother of Joseph, Alyssa, Vanessa, and Nathan. Dear sister of Bob, and the late Rose, Helen, Andrew, Vince, William, Ed, and John.

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Lillian Elliott

Lillian Elliott

May 15, 2023

Lillian Dorothy Elliott, age 77, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, MI May 15, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Proud mother of Karen Hurst. Dear sister of Stan Jonassen, Harry (Debra) Jonassen, Grace Flodquist, Gail Petrena, Diana Elder, and the late Shirley Kuybus. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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Shirley Marie Limes (Mcdonald)

Shirley Marie Limes (Mcdonald)

May 14, 2023

OBITUARY

Shirley Marie Limes (McDonald)

November 10, 1942 - May 14, 2023

Shirley was born on November 10, 1942 in East Dearborn, near the Southwest Detroit, Woodmere Avenue, home of her parents Gordon Gerard McDonald of Mara Township, Ontario, Canada and Rose Elizabeth Clotilda McDonald (nee Nuttmann)...

Aileen Braden

Aileen Braden

May 14, 2023

BRADEN, Aileen    Age 82 of Dearborn Heights

Beloved Wife of the late Richard Braden.

Loving Mother of Larry Braden and Scott (Marcy) Braden.

Proud Grandmother of Tera Braden, Heather Braden, Skyler Braden, Brandon Braden and Rachel (Chris) Rowell.

Dear Great-grandmother of Kevin Braden.

Precious Daughter of the late Enoch...

Wesley Hayes, Jr.

Wesley Hayes, Jr.

May 13, 2023

Wesley Hayes, Jr. passed away in his home on May 13, 2023 at the age of 92.

Beloved husband of Barbara.

Loving father of Mike, Steven, Ken, Don, John, Wesley III and the late Robert.

Proud grandfather of Nathan Cole Hayes and Nevaeh Nicole Hayes.

Donations in Wesley's name can be...

Raymond B. Szynal

Raymond B. Szynal

May 10, 2023

Raymond B. Szynal passed away on May 10, 2023 at the age of 93.

Son of the late Agnes and Andrew Szynal. Adoring husband of the late Anne. Loving father of Raymond, Kenneth, Annemarie (Daniel) Brinkman, Thomas (Hsin-yi), and Carolyn (Steven) Nolff. Proud grandfather of 4. Survived by his sister Catherine (Kenneth) Russell. Pre-deceased by his sister...

Larry Hutcherson

Larry Hutcherson

May 10, 2023

Larry Dean Hutcherson, age 69, of Dearborn, MI, passed away on May 10, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

Larry was born in Detroit, MI, on October 31, 1953 to parents Joe Roy Sr. and Wanda (Pearson) Hutcherson. With his parents and older brother Joe Roy Jr. (Donna), he grew up living in Tennessee, Oakdale,...

Shirley F. Ocker

Shirley F. Ocker

May 10, 2023

Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Bob (Sue), Kris Flanery and Bill. Dearest grandmother of Gage ( Kristen), Nick and Ana and great-grandmother of Elliora and Naomi.  Also survived by other loving family and friends. Shirley loved to sing and had the most beautiful voice. She also loved to make people feel very special and made...

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