Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Mary A. Alderman
Feb 20, 2026
Mary Alderman sadly passed away on February 20, 2026 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Gene Alderman for 35 years. Loving mother of Margaret, Carolyn (Glen), Michael, Shelley, Donald (Julia), Christopher, Cathy, Roy, Connie, Brian, Belinda (Russ), Melinda (Johnny B), and the late Theresa and Kenny. Dearest grandmother and great grandmother to many. Cherished "Aunt Cookie" to...
Brian Parker
Feb 17, 2026
September 26, 1963 – February 17, 2026
Brian K. Parker. Age 62 of Dearborn. Loving father of Addison and Olivia. Beloved life partner of Cathleen Herman. Also survived by sister Torri (Dan) Dunne. Preceded in death by parents Kenneth J. Parker and Irene A. Fodor. Brian lived the way he wanted everyone around him to feel —...
Judith Gernheuser
Feb 17, 2026
Judith M Gernheuser, 88, formally of Toledo, Ohio, now of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away February 17th, 2026. Judith found joy in the simple things in life, especially the birds singing that greeted each new day. Devoted Wife, Mother, and Granny. Reunited with Richard C. Gernheuser, finding comfort with the one she loved and adored most. She is survived by...
Patricia Ann Chacon
Feb 16, 2026
Patricia Ann Chacon (nee Russell), lovingly known as Trish, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on February 16, 2026 at the age of 77. She is survived by her devoted husband, Florencio (Papo) Chacon; her children, Lisa Bojko (Stan), Christy Dalton (Kevin) and David Chacon (Laura); her seven beloved grandchildren, Emily and Michael Bojko, Kayla Leija (Alex) and Zachary...
Richard Francis Tabaczynski
Feb 15, 2026
Richard "Rick" F. Tabaczynski, 80, of Dearborn passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Rick was born March 2, 1945, the son of Frank and Helen (Kalinowski) Tabaczynski. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Jeanette, two children, Elizabeth Duperron and James (Kelly) Tabaczynski, and five grandchildren, Claire, Jack, Grace, Lincoln, and Mila.
Rick served...
Aurora Barretto
Feb 14, 2026
Aurora D. Barretto
June 22, 1949 – February 14, 2026. Aurora Barretto was called to heaven to be with the Lord and her dear late husband on February 14th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Jose Barretto and devoted mother to their three children; Catherine (David) Sanchez, Carl...
Lena Castelvetere
Feb 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lena Castelvetere
Dearborn, MI – Michelina (Lena) Castelvetere, 97, joined her husband Giuseppe (Joseph) Castelvetere in eternal rest on February 13, 2026. Lena was born in Ardore, Italy on May 9,1928, to Vincenzo and Mariantonia "Antonetta" (Frasca) Sainato.  She immigrated to the United States where she became a citizen on August 4th, 1952....
Patricia Anne Golem
Feb 12, 2026
Patricia Anne Golem, 75, passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2026 with her family by her side. Patricia, forever known as Patty, leaves behind three children, Ryan (Rebecca) Golem, Scott (Rachel) Golem, and Amy (Zack) Roskop; Four grandchildren: Griffin, Beckett, Isley, and June; Loving sister to Barbara (Lauri) Fischley, Donna (Robert) Comerer, Grace (Lee) Ford, Robert (Sheryn) Fischley and...
James Hill
Feb 10, 2026
James Hill passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, at the age of 73, just days before his 74th birthday. Born on February 25, 1952, James spent his life rooted in Taylor, Michigan, where he built a quiet but meaningful legacy through his work, his family, and his generous spirit.
James was married to the love of...
Louise Lawrey
Feb 10, 2026
Louise Geraldine Lawrey of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the age of 90 on February 10th, 2026.
She was preceded in death by husband, James G Lawrey, and siblings, Audrey, Gerald, Louis and Daniel.
She is survived by her loving children, Laura (Johnny) Spry, Donna (Amalio) Salinas,...
Jennifer Kathleen Kibby
Feb 10, 2026
Loving sister of Andrea Burnham. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (Carol) and the late Mary Jane. Â Dearest aunt of Owen. Â Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jennifer spent her entire career in the Non-Profit sector. Â She was very passionate about improving her community. Â She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and was very artistic. She will be missed by...
Rosemary Broses
Feb 6, 2026
Rosemary Broses Age 86, of Wilber Township, MI and formerly of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026.
She was born on April 13, 1939 in Detroit, MI to the late Andrew and Julia Konkoly (Fazekas). Rosemary was raised in the Hungarian Delray neighborhood and graduated from Dearborn Fordson High School. She then worked for...
Patsy M. Knoop
Feb 4, 2026
Patsy M. Knoop, 89, of Dearborn passed away on February 4th, 2026. She is survived by her sons, Peter and Kenneth Knoop. Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Knoop and her sister, Eleanor A. Swidan.
Private cremation arrangements have been made.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to...
Loretta McElhone
Feb 3, 2026
Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Sandra, Thomas (Teresa), Pamela and Lori (Dolores). Dearest grandmother and great-grandmother. Sister of Marlene Willemse. Loretta was an avid gardener. She worked as a librarian for many years, loved embroidering and enjoyed shopping. Loretta's Memorial Gathering will be Friday, February 6th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Dearborn...
Mary Groves
Feb 1, 2026
Mary Groves, a lifelong resident of Dearborn, lived a long, full, productive life. Â She is survived by her daughter Ann Groves Goldfeder, her son John Groves, Allan Goldfeder (son in law), Grandchildren Joshua and Brooke Goldfeder, Daniel Goldfeder, Mary Robertson, Great-granddaughters Ezra Rose & Olivia James Goldfeder. Â Many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband John Groves, her son...
Margaret Logan Tottis
Jan 31, 2026
Margaret Logan Tottis of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on January 31st, 2026. Marge was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, James (Jim) Tottis and her son-in-law, William Allen Rogers Jr. She is survived by her two children: Karen Ann Rogers and George James Tottis. She is survived also by her six granddaughters: Virginia Rogers Floyd, Mary Caroline Rogers,...
John Lawrence VanLandingham
Jan 29, 2026
John Lawrence VanLandingham, 86, of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on January 29th, 2026. John leaves behind three loving children, Janelle (Brian) Batkins, John (Angie) VanLandingham and Shane VanLandingham. He had four grandchildren, Michael and Josh Batkins, Austin and Ethan VanLandingham as well as four great-grandchildren, Mila, Beau, Mikayla and Brady. John was predeced in death by his wife,...
Anna Rhea Jones
Jan 29, 2026
Anna Jones passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family. She was born on July 21, 1933, in Jefferson City, Tennessee, and spent her childhood in Gastonia, North Carolina. As a teenager, Anna moved to Dearborn, Michigan, where she met the love of her life, Donald Richard Jones. They shared 68 years of marriage until Richard's passing in...
Harold Thomas Kelley
Jan 29, 2026
Harold T. Kelley passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 62.
In Our Hearts, we thought of you today. Â But that is nothing new. Â We thought about you yesterday. Â And days before that too. Â We think of you in silence. Â We often speak your name. Â Now all we have are memories. Â And your picture...
Julia Scheuch
Jan 29, 2026
Beloved mother of Ricki (Jeff) and Laura (Brandon). Loving grandmother of Alex, Joshua, Jakob, Lacey and Kiyarra. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to the Dearborn Location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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