Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Rosemarie Riley
Dec 28, 2025
Rosemarie Riley, née Szczarba, 91, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital, surrounded by love, with her grandson John and daughter-in-law Marianne at her side. Born on June 3, 1934, Rosemarie lived a life defined by generosity, kindness, and a deep devotion to family, friends, and animals.
In...
Beverly Jean Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Beverly Jean Johnson (Tabacchi), loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 88.
Beverly was born in her family home in Detroit, Michigan December 18, 1937. She graduated early from Fordson High School in Dearborn, Michigan in 1956. She worked as a secretary at the University of Michigan Dearborn for...
Shannon Mann
Dec 27, 2025
Shannon was truly one of a kind — a man known as much for his heart as for his grit. To many, he was proudly known by his nicknames, Tin Mann and Sno-Mann, names that reflected both his toughness and the work ethic he lived by every day.
Shannon dedicated over 25 years as a proud member...
Thomas Wells Lohmann
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas Wells Lohmann, "Tom" age 92, of Rapid City (Torch River) and West Bloomfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at his cottage surrounded by his loving family. Tom and family were long time residents of Dearborn before moving to a condo in West Bloomfield. Tom was born on December 6, 1933, to the late Valentine Rudolph...
Lois Cordelia Kelley
Dec 26, 2025
Visitation Monday 4-8 PM
Service Tuesday 10 AM at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel
Samuel Harris Cobb
Dec 26, 2025
Samuel Harris Cobb, age 84, passed away at home in the company of his wife, Karelle Hoskins on Friday, December 27, 2025.
Private cremation services are being planned at this time.
Michael Allen Haman
Dec 23, 2025
Michael Haman, age 68, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2025, with his devoted wife, Diane, by his side.
Michael was born on March 20,1958, in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Effie (Sable) and Vernon Haman. He was known as a true jack-of-all-trades, someone who could fix, build, or figure out just about...
Nellie Rachel Jackson
Dec 21, 2025
Nellie Jackson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She left this world on December 21, 2025 at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of James for 70 wonderful years.
Loving mother of James (the late Kathy) Jackson, Carol (Mike) Wirt, Gail Jackson, Glenda (Greg) Howell, Paul Jackson, and the...
Ernest Anthony Tsakiris
Dec 19, 2025
Ernest A. Tsakiris (1924-2025)
Ernest (Ernie) was born and grew up in Detroit, the only child of Anthony and Helen Tsakiris. After high school at Cass Tech, he served in the Army in World War II. He earned an engineering degree at Wayne State University, and worked as an engineer for several companies ending with 25 years...
Alfred Martel Simmons Iv
Dec 19, 2025
Alfred Martel Simmons IV entered into rest on December 19, 2025. He is loved by his parents Alfred Simmons III and Likasha Jones. His loving siblings, 4 sisters Jadore Simmons, Amoura Simmons, De'Zarie bates, Qwayva bates, and 1 brother Fredrick Tripp. Grandparents Lisa Simmons (Deceased) Alfred Simmons Jr, Ronnie, Johnita Gordon (Deceased) Keith jones, Vernon Gordon. Two loving aunties...
Bernard Bryan Tanzey
Dec 19, 2025
Beloved husband of Michelle. Loving father of the late Kelly Bowman. Cherished grandfather of Skyler and Sage. Dearest brother of Sharlene Weisenberger and the late Karen Rocker. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bernie loved spending time fishing and playing a round of golf. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed...
Amelia "Mickie" Marchand
Dec 17, 2025
Amelia Louise Marchand, lovingly known as Mickie, Mom, and Mimier, age 96, who lived in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Taylor, Michigan.
To those who knew her best, she wasn't just Amelia—she was Mickie, the one with the quick humor and warm smile; Mom, the steady presence who always...
Margaret Louella Sullivan
Dec 16, 2025
In Loving Memory Of Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan July 21, 1941 - December 16, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan lived with a loving heart, a curious spirit, and a deep appreciation for life's simple, beautiful moments. She shared a devoted and loving marriage with her husband, the late Jim Sullivan, and together they built a...
Dominick Dicesare
Dec 16, 2025
Dominick DiCesare, beloved son of the late Angelo and Frances DiCesare, passed away on December 16, 2025 at the age of 82.
He was a devoted father to Laurie Ann (Tom) Grissom, Dominic Graves, and Michelle (Dan) Merkel, and a proud grandfather to Tyler (Rachel), Joey, Nicholas, Charles (Shelby) and Katelynn (Nik). Â Great grandfather to Carmen, Kendall,...
Irene Kossak
Dec 16, 2025
Funeral Mass Saturday, December 20th 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, 11700 McDougall St. Hamtramck, MI 48212. Gathering at church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.
Janet S. Doty
Dec 15, 2025
Janet Doty was the kind of woman whose love showed up in a hundred quiet ways—and whose laughter could fill a room even on the hardest days. She was generosity in motion, compassion without conditions, and a playful spirit that never let life get too heavy for long.
Even in her final days, Janet stayed Janet. She...
Loretta Ann Wentz
Dec 12, 2025
Loretta Ann Wentz passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 77.
She was the loving mother of April (David) Brainard, Regina (James) Thompson, and Irene (Todd) Cain, and the late Kenneth Jarrell and the late Frank Jarrell. She was a devoted grandmother to Makayla Dodds, Haley Dodds, Gwendolyn Brainard, Abigail Brainard, Sabrina (Timothy) Cernuto,...
Julie Marie Gubka
Dec 12, 2025
Julie Marie Gubka peacefully passed away on December 12th, 2025 at the age of 58.
Julie was born on March 15, 1967, in Wayne, Michigan. Â Having contracted viral encephalitis at the age of 14, Julie lived a life with remarkable courage, perseverance and love. Â She lit up any room she was in.
In Julie's early...
Nancy Jo Arevigian
Dec 11, 2025
Nancy Arevigian was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Born in Detroit at Bon Secours Hospital, Nancy was the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty (Jenkins) Plaut.
Nancy grew up in a lively, close-knit home and attended Ridgewood High School in New Jersey before attending Eastern Michigan University. She spent many years working...
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