Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Mary A. Alderman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Kathleen Kibby

Feb 10, 2026

Loving sister of Andrea Burnham. Beloved daughter of the late Michael (Carol) and the late Mary Jane.  Dearest aunt of Owen.  Survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jennifer spent her entire career in the Non-Profit sector.  She was very passionate about improving her community.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafting and was very artistic. She will be missed by...

Rosemary Broses

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

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

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

Mary Groves

Feb 1, 2026

Mary Groves, a lifelong resident of Dearborn, lived a long, full, productive life.  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.  Many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband John Groves, her son...

Margaret Logan Tottis

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

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

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

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.  But that is nothing new.  We thought about you yesterday.  And days before that too.  We think of you in silence.  We often speak your name.  Now all we have are memories.  And your picture...

Julia Scheuch

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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