Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Fr. Lawrence H. Kaiser

Fr. Lawrence H. Kaiser

May 3, 2026

Fr. Lawrence H. Kaiser, age 88, passed away on May 3rd, 2026. Lawrence was born on March 5, 1938, the son of Herman and Caroline Kaiser.

Fr. Larry attended Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit; University of Detroit; and St. John’s Provincial Seminary, Plymouth Township. He was ordained June 6, 1964, at Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit and celebrated his first...

Robert James White Jr.

Robert James White Jr.

May 2, 2026

Robert J. White Jr. passed away on May 2, 2026 at the age of 63. Beloved brother of Sandra (Jose) Garcia, and William (Anita) White. Loving uncle of Jennifer, Lisa, Valentina, William Jr., and Cynthia (Alberto). Cherished great uncle of Elena. 

Robert was a self taught mechanic and owned his own shop called Southwest Auto in Detroit, MI. He was a...

Patricia Anne Ludwig

Patricia Anne Ludwig

May 1, 2026

Patricia A. Ludwig, age 81, born September 27th, 1944, passed on May 1st, 2026.

Private cremation services entrusted to the Dearborn location of Howe Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Barbara Ann Bedard

Barbara Ann Bedard

May 1, 2026

Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Daniel (Sheri) and Matthew. Dearest grandmother of Jared. Sister of Frances and the late Robert. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Barbara enjoyed knitting and sewing. She was a woman of great faith.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday May 8th at 11:00am with visitation at 10:30am prior to the mass,...

Bruce Douglas Clements

Bruce Douglas Clements

Apr 29, 2026

Bruce Douglas Clements, age 59, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born on March 1st, 1967, and will be remembered as a fun-loving man whose presence could brighten any room. Known for his quick wit and playful spirit, Bruce was a true jokester who brought laughter and warmth to those around him. He was almost always smiling, and...

Angeline Gloria Mach

Angeline Gloria Mach

Apr 29, 2026

Angeline “Angie” Mach passed away peacefully in Dearborn, Michigan on April 29, 2026, at the age of 99. Angie was born on October 2, 1926, in River Rouge, Michigan, to the late Alphonse and Irene (Nicholson) Sarazin.

Angie is survived by her loving daughter, Tammy Mach, sisters Joan (Sarazin) McDaniels and Susanne (Sarazin) Timoszyk. She is also survived by many nieces...

Robert W. Ligaj

Robert W. Ligaj

Apr 27, 2026

Robert W. Ligaj of Dearborn passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Per Robert’s request, he was cremated.

A memorial gathering will be held at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home at 9800 Telegraph Road, Taylor Michigan, on Thursday, May 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 p.m.

A luncheon will follow at Baldo's Restaurant in Brownstown, located at...

Daniel Grant Sczomak

Daniel Grant Sczomak

Apr 27, 2026

Daniel Grant Sczomak

March 12, 1984 — April 27, 2026

Daniel Grant Sczomak passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27, 2026. He is survived by his mother; Lois, his father, John; and his sister, Kelly. Daniel loved classic Nintendo, animals, and guitar. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University with degrees in Journalism and Communications, where he was the News Editor for The...

Mary Delphine Wonnacott

Mary Delphine Wonnacott

Apr 26, 2026

Mary Delphine Wonnacott (née Taylor), a longtime resident of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in love, laughter, and lasting memories.

She began her working years as a secretary at Cadillac, where her strong work ethic first took root. She later dedicated more than 30 years to Taylor Public Schools, becoming a familiar and trusted presence whose...

Fred "Dan" Walker

Fred "Dan" Walker

Apr 24, 2026

Full obituary coming soon.

Private cremation services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Nancy Jean Wasmuth

Nancy Jean Wasmuth

Apr 24, 2026

Complete obituary coming soon.

Brian McDonald

Brian McDonald

Apr 23, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Louis McDonald. Wik. Who left us on April 23rd at the age of 68, surrounded by his family and friends. Also wik He is survived by his incredibly talented sons, Rian(Maria) and Joel, his brothers Don(Donna) and Chuck(Roxanne), and his sister Dawn. He is preceded in death by...

Jim Alan Wright

Jim Alan Wright

Apr 23, 2026

James “Jim” Wright, age 72, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born on December 16, 1953.

Jim shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Sandy. Together, they built a life centered on love, dedication, and family.

He was a proud and loving father to his children, Jimmy (Megan) and Kelly (Kyle), who will forever...

Helen Elizabeth Hartline

Helen Elizabeth Hartline

Apr 21, 2026

Helen Elizabeth Hartline, 82, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, with her devoted husband of 60 years, Charlie, by her side. Helen was born on March 12, 1944, in Dearborn.

Helen and Charlie met in high school and were married at the First Baptist Church of Dearborn, where they remained faithful members for decades. She was the...

Cynthia Lynn Stepp

Cynthia Lynn Stepp

Apr 20, 2026

Cynthia Lynn Stepp, affectionately known as “Cindy” passed away on April 20, 2026. Cindy was born in Detroit on April 23, 1961. Youngest of seven, Cindy was the baby sister. Cindy was preceded in death by both parents, Ray and Leona (Pruiett) Stepp and two sisters, Barbara and Karen. She is survived by two sisters, Janice Curcio and Sandra Leach...

Tonna Faye Anderson

Tonna Faye Anderson

Apr 19, 2026

Tonna Anderson passed away on April 19, 2026 at the age of 76. Beloved mother to James Simms and the late Michael Simms. Loving grandmother to Zachary Simms, Michael Simms, Rachael Simms and the late Jessica Simms. Dearest sister to Patty Green, Paul James 'PJ" Green and the late Gary Green.

Tonna was very hard working, she was employed as a...

Keith Robert Ingram

Keith Robert Ingram

Apr 19, 2026

Keith Robert Ingram, age 72, passed away in Dearborn on April 19, 2026. Keith was born March 1, 1954, the son of James and Doris (Kelton) Ingram. Keith is survived by his loving wife, Susan, a son, Tommy Ingram, a daughter, Kolleen Ingram, and a sister, Mary Beth Carter. 

Keith loved flyfishing, music, concerts (especially Pink Floyd), and talking to people....

Tonna Faye Anderson

Tonna Faye Anderson

Apr 19, 2026

Tonna Faye Anderson

August 9, 1949 - April 19,2026

Tonna Anderson was born August 9,1949 to Paul Jackson Green and Pansy Gray Green in West Virginia.  Loving mother to James Simms and the late Michael Simms.  Grandmother to Zachary Simms, Michael Simms, Rachel Simms and the late Jessica Simms.  Sister to Patty Green, Paul James...

Hugh E. Berry

Hugh E. Berry

Apr 18, 2026

Hugh “Jim” Berry, age 81, of Taylor, MI finished his last play on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 while at home with his wife, Mary McKay Berry.

Born in Tennessee on April 14th, 1945, Hugh spent his life telling stories, offering advice of the sages, and sharing his sense of humor and joy for life. You can only imagine the number of...

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