Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Casimira "Katie" Lucas
May 22, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a beautiful life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Casimira Susan (Jakubiak) Lucas. She died peacefully at home on May 22nd, 2026, at the age of 95.
Born in Detroit on September 9th,1930, to Anthony and Rose Jakubiak, she was the youngest of their five children. In 1951, she married Everest...
John Leland Walker, Jr.
May 21, 2026
John Leland Walker, Jr. of Dearborn and Indian River, Michigan passed away on May 21st, 2026. John was born December 21st, 1946 the son of John and Mary Walker. John leaves behind a loving wife, Joy Walker, a daughter, Ava, a brother, Peter (Lynn) Walker, nephews, Adam and Jack, and, and a sister-in-law, Gayle Hamlin and nephew Eugene Hamlin.
John was...
Charles "Charlie" Shollenberger
May 21, 2026
Charles James "Charlie" Shollenberger (June 16, 1934 - May 21, 2026)Charles Shollenberger has passed to his reward. He was a devoted husband to his wife Betty, and a wonderful father to his children. He was known to friends and co-workers as Charlie, and as Dad / Grandpa to his family.Charlie attended and graduated from Henry Ford Trade School and was...
Dennis Loren Kranich
May 18, 2026
Dennis Loren Kranich, age 79, passed away on May 18, 2026. Dennis was born on June 15, 1946, the son of Loren and Dorothy (Nealy) Kranich. He is survived by his son Benjamin, daughter in law Cyndie, and brother Jim. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and his late brother, David.
Dennis led a life in pursuit of creative...
Jerome (Jerry) Stanley Lamparski
May 17, 2026
Jerome Stanley Lamparski, lovingly known as Jerry, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 57.
Jerry was the beloved son of Elaine Lamparski and the late Jerome “Jerry” Lamparski. Loving brother of Mike (Joanna) Lamparski and Jeff (Sara) Lamparski. Proud and devoted uncle and best friend to Jordan, Adeline (“Addie”), Spencer, and Michael.
Jerry had a huge heart and...
Ilene A. Buby
May 15, 2026
Ilene Angeline Buby, long-time resident of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on May 15, 2026, after 102 remarkable years of life.
Born in Marlette, Michigan, on September 11, 1923, to William and Lillian Boegner, Ilene and her seven siblings grew up in a very close family who knew the value of hard work on their family farm. Upon her graduation from high...
Jeffrey Scott Deckert
May 11, 2026
Jeffrey Deckert passed away surrounded by family May 11th 2026 at the age of 58. Loving son of Donna (Ron) Raymer, and Frederick (Norma) Deckert, brother of Michael (Carol) Deckert, Tod Deckert, Bill (Lora) Deckert, Lori (Glen) Christian, Dave (Jennifer) Deckert, Step-brother to Ronnie Raymer, Kelly Raymer, Erin Birchenough, Jackie Martin, Linda Tuder, and Joey Lloyd, along with 13 nephews,...
Douglas B. Evans
May 9, 2026
Douglas Barton Evans, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2026 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Douglas was born in June 21st, 1938, in Akron, Ohio to George and Ada Evans. Douglas spent his early childhood in Ohio before moving to Mount Vernon at the age of 10. He graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956 and proudly served in the United...
Donna Jean Cooney
May 9, 2026
Donna Jean Cooney of Taylor, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the age of 83.
Donna was born on February 15, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, at Florence Crittenton Hospital, to Paul and Katherine (Fraiser) Potts. She was the loving mother of Tammy Tollon (Jamie) and Katherine Ralston (Ralph); cherished stepmother of Brian and Erika Cooney; proud grandmother...
Shirley Mae Rogers
May 9, 2026
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 12:00-8:00 p.m. and the Funeral Service will be Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. All services located at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Service 9800 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, MI 48180.
Arline Claire Maksimowicz
May 8, 2026
Arline Claire Maksimowicz of Dearborn passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Loving wife of the late John. They were married for 65 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Edward (Linda), and Ed's late wife Kelly, along with late son Greg Maksimowicz. Caring grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters Ashley and Tessa, along with four wonderful great grandchildren. Arline is survived...
Katie Marie Jamison
May 8, 2026
Katie Marie Jamison passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 41. Loving mother, daughter, sister, and niece. She will be deeply missed.
Howard Edward Mulvin
May 8, 2026
Taylor lost one of its “good guys” Friday morning when Howard (Howie) Mulvin passed quietly at his home with his beloved wife, Denise of 47 years and pet cat Piper at his side. He was a family man in every sense of the word. He brought kindness, laughter and love to the people around him. His modesty, trustworthiness and consideration...
Edna E. Potts
May 8, 2026
Edna Potts, age 70, peacefully departed this life on May 8, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama to Nathaniel and Annie Potts. At a young age, she relocated with her family to South Bend, Indiana, the place that shaped her childhood and gave her many cherished memories and dear friends.
Edna was a woman full of...
William Canfield
May 7, 2026
William "Bill" Larson Canfield, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Bill was born February 20, 1959, the son of William and Judith Canfield.
Bill leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Pamela, three children, Corey (Charles), James (Melissa), and Angela, four grandchildren, Connor, William, Gretchen, and Ian, and six siblings, Wade (Loralee), Jim (Joni), Pat (Angela), David...
John Eugene Maksimowicz
May 5, 2026
John Eugene Maksimowicz of Dearborn passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Loving husband of the late Arline. They were married for 65 wonderful years. Beloved father of Edward (Linda), and Ed's late wife Kelly Maksimowicz, along with late son Greg Maksimowicz. Caring grandfather to two beautiful granddaughters Ashley and Tessa, along with his many wonderful great grandchildren. John...
Helen M Foley
May 5, 2026
Helen Madeline Foley (Trassiano) was born on April 6, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Madeline Trassiano (Horrie). Helen is survived by her loving husband Terry, her daughters Nikki Foley (Rob Fraley) and Erin Foley, her grandsons Mason, Gavin, and Cooper Fraley, her sister Marianne Johnson, brother and sisters-in law, and two dozen nephews and nieces. She is preceded...
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