Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

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...

Ronald G. Dowling

Ronald G. Dowling

May 10, 2023

Beloved husband of Beverly for 50 years

Loving Father of Jonathan (Cindy) Dowling, Paul (Yadira) Dowling and Jennifer (Joseph) Ainscough.

Dearest Grandfather of Jonathan Jr., Brooke, Jaycob, Bryan, Paul Jr. (Morgan), Makayla, Justin, Nicholas, Alexander, Joseph Jr., Isabella, Emma, Joshua and Great-grandfather of Penelope.

Precious Son of the late Esther and Alvin Dowling....

Barbara M. Hall

Barbara M. Hall

May 8, 2023

Barbara M. Hall passed away on May 8, 2023 at the age of 86.

Beloved wife of the late David L.

She leaves behind her dear nephew Robert McConchie and many friends from her Christ Episcopal Church family.

Memorial Service will take place at Christ Church Dearborn on June 10th at 3pm.

Peter Frank Lazar

Peter Frank Lazar

May 7, 2023

Peter Frank Lazar was born to Frank and Joan Lazar on May 5, 1966, in Highland Park. He was the oldest of three boys, Dino and Billy.  He grew up playing with his cousins and neighborhood friends.  They spent many days playing football, baseball, and other sports.  Pete graduated from Ferndale High School and joined the Marines.  He...

Charles "Jeff" Dean

Charles "Jeff" Dean

May 6, 2023

Charles J. "Jeff" Dean passed away on May 6, 2023 at the age of 69. He is survived by his significant other, Therese Swann, and his brother, Rev. Robert (Rev. Pam) Hillenbrand, of Illinois, and several cousins.

Jeff graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit where he was awarded a Hallmark scholarship to attend...

Nioma Y. Crain

Nioma Y. Crain

May 5, 2023

CRAIN, Nioma Y.        Age 91, passed away on May 5, 2023.

Beloved wife of the Late Sam Crain.

Loving Mother of Karen (Walt) Perkins, Nancy (Gino) Chavis and the Late Sammy (Donna), Larry (Nickie Crain Paschal) and Gerald.

Proud Grandmother of Mark (Angelina), Heather (Linton) Phillips, Sarah Caudel, Holice (Jon) Wolfs, Jesse Landon...

Priscilla M. Fera

Priscilla M. Fera

May 5, 2023

Priscilla M. Fera passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 71.

A celebration of life will be held at the Dearborn Location of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home on Saturday May 20, 12-4pm.

Marilyn Jayne Arndt

Marilyn Jayne Arndt

May 5, 2023

ARNDT, Marilyn    Age 89 of Taylor

Beloved Wife of the late Frederick J. Arndt.

Loving Mother of Michael, Ginger Hunt, Thomas "Tom", Brenda (John) Mijal, Doreen (Terry) Lautner, Terri Arndt and the late David (Billie).

Dearest Grandmother of Jennifer, Aaron, Eric, Tiffany, Teresa, Jeremy, Paul, Jason, Tabitha, Shane, the late Lisa and Justin....

Ruth Ann Simpson

Ruth Ann Simpson

May 2, 2023

Ruth Simpson, age 89, passed away peacefully at home May 2, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Simpson. Proud mother of Mary (Elton) Moore, Kathy (John) Despotis, Thomas Shinn, Brenda Botz, and Charles (Mary) Hanner. Dear grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of many. Last of many loving siblings.

Ruth lived a life full of...

Diana Lynn King

Diana Lynn King

May 2, 2023

Our dear mother Diana Lynn King (Spicer) sadly passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, at the age of 75. Preceded in death by her son Larry King. Survived by her son Alan King, his wife Tracy and grandson Michael, daughter Lisa King, and brothers Robert, Michael, Curtis & Keith Spicer.

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Dr. Homer H. Coleman

Dr. Homer H. Coleman

May 2, 2023

Beloved son of the late Hiter C. and Etta J. Coleman.  Loving brother of Fay Coleman and the late Ray V. Coleman.  Dearest father of Susie (Scott) and Jonathan (Sarah). Cherished grandfather of Estella, Angelina, Samuel, Josephina, Giovanni, Joseph, Lilyanna, Antonio, Levi, Salvatore and William.  Homer was a dedicated teacher in the Allen Park School district for 36 years...

Lisa Rene' Mitchell

Lisa Rene' Mitchell

May 1, 2023

Lisa Mitchell, age 44 of Lincoln Park. Born in Tuscon, Arizona on,  01/06/1979 to Carl & Loretta Mitchell. Lisa died on May 01, 2023. Survived by her son Cole Arthur Mitchell and brother Robert Napper. Visitation will be Monday, May 8th from 12-4 pm at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort St., Lincoln Park (313-928-6500).

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Felicita Rivera

Felicita Rivera

May 1, 2023

RIVERA, Felicita  Age 95 of Detroit

Beloved Wife of the late Esteban Rivera.

Loving Mother of Debra (Ben) Ehrmann, Sandra (Jon) Rivera-Hill, Rolando (Vicki) Rivera and the late Raul Rivera.

Dearest Grandmother of Steven (Sarra) Rivera, Stephanie Rivera-Morin, Anthony Rivera, Christopher Ehrmann, Jonathan Hill, Samantha...

Barbara Mathis

Barbara Mathis

Apr 30, 2023

Barbara Mathis, age 96, passed away April 30, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late Tom Burton and Edgar Lee Mathis. Proud mother of Judith (Joseph C.) Vokally and the late Thomas Burton. Caring grandmother of Joseph T., David (Tasha), Rachel (Zain), Nicholas (Marlena), and Christopher, and great-grandmother of Drake, Brooks, and little Violet on the...

Jamar Andrew Layne

Jamar Andrew Layne

Apr 28, 2023

Jamar A. Layne sadly passed away on April 28, 2023 at the age of 40.

Beloved husband of Tara Layne. Loving father of Autymn Layne, Aubree Layne, Jamar Layne Jr., and Jaylah Layne. Dearest brother of Clia Snow, Karen Nagy-Hickey, Dawn Nagy, Anesha Montecinos, and the late Natasha Layne. Cherished son of Clifford and the late Tina...

Katherine Buffone

Katherine Buffone

Apr 27, 2023

Katherine was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. We all have wonderful memories of her favorite recipes and keepsakes of her needlework projects. Dearborn was her home for over 95 years and she enjoyed having long friendships here for cards, bingo and pool games. Her beloved husband Frank, predeceased her in 1997, but he was...

Larry Kalmar

Larry Kalmar

Apr 27, 2023

Larry Kalmar, age 74, passed away April 27, 2023.

Beloved husband of Tuzi Kalmar. Proud stepfather of Favour Ewe, Anointed Ewe, Emmanuella Ewe, and the late Nathaniel Ewe. Caring uncle of Dana and Paul Elbe. Dear brother of the late Gary, and brother-in-law of Carol Kalmar. Cherished friend of Brian and Katherine, Bennett and Pat...

Theresa Mae Grenon

Theresa Mae Grenon

Apr 27, 2023

Theresa Grenon passed away on April 27, 2023 at the age of 95. Be loved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Susan (Mike McInerney), Georgia (Wilson) LaVoy, Stephen and Daniel. She also leaves behind 12 grandchilden and many great grandchildren. Predeceased by her siblings Elizabeth and George.

No services will be held.

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