Obituaries

Aug 7, 2022

Proceeded in death by her late husbands; Frank Walsh and George Reise.  Life partner of Joseph Rossi. Loving mother of Susan Miclea, Tim Walsh (Carrie Banks) and the late Keith Walsh. Annette was a fun loving person who loved to dance. She will be deeply missed by many wonderful friends and family members. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 10th...

Aug 7, 2022

Thomas C. Gale passed away at his home after a long illness.

In following with Tom's wishes, no funeral service will be held.

Aug 6, 2022

Idella Ruth Callahan (nee Spears), age 85, passed away August 6, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Glendle Callahan. Proud mother of Pamela (Rick) Sowa and the late David. Caring grandmother of Victoria (Tom) Harrison, and Marc Sowa. Loving great-grandmother of Bradley and Benjamin. Dear sister of the late Loyd "Ted" Spears and L.C. Spears.

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Aug 5, 2022

Ophelia was born to the late Santiago and Guadelupe Sanchez from Eagle Pass, Texas and migrated to Michigan in 1940. She was a seamstress, business woman and mother who lived in Detroit until her death on August 5th, 2022 at the age of 81. Ophelia was blessed with two sons that she raised with patience, discipline and humility. She...

Aug 5, 2022

Alice Margaret Cooper (Barum), 69, of Dearborn, passed away peacefully at home on August 5, 2022

Alice was born on January 30, 1953, to George and Gertrude Barum in Detroit. After graduating from Redford High School in 1971, she went on to become a licensed cosmetologist.

Alice went onto work for the Dearborn Police Department...

Aug 5, 2022

Rhonda Renee Sparkman passed away on August 5, 2022 at the age of 52. Beloved mother of Jesse Dennis. Loving daughter of Velma Sparkman and the late George Sparkman. Cherished sister of Lisa (Paul) Helis. Dearest aunt of Krysten Sparkman and Nick Helis. Rhonda is survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Rhonda was a Christian...

Aug 4, 2022

Carol Piasecki, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2022. Carol was born in Flat Rock, Michigan on September 29, 1932, to Ida and John Whisler. She had a heart of gold and unconditionally gave of herself to family, friends, and neighbors. She made those around her always feel needed and wanted. Her hobbies included gardening,...

Aug 3, 2022

Beverly Claire Libby, age 101, passed away August 3, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Dallas Libby. Proud mother of Daniel, Brenda Tank, and Laura Marts. Caring grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

Beverly had a great love and respect of nature. She took as many walks and hikes as she could to soak in the world...

Aug 3, 2022

Dorothy Mae Chalmers (nee. Stewart), passed away August 3, 2022 at the age of 91.

Beloved wife of the late Cecil A. Chalmers. Loving stepmother of Jane (Edward) Bach and Jean (Harold) Schafer. Caring grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of the late Norman, Jim, Ken, and Lawrence Stewart, and Eleanor Mazorowicz. Sister-in-law of...

Aug 1, 2022

Claudalyn Williams passed away peacefully on August 1, 2022 at the age of 102.

Private entombment has taken place at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West.

Jul 31, 2022

Marvin A. Ritthaler, of Lincoln Park, passed away at the age of 83 on July 31, 2022.  Marvin was born to Henry and Edna of Lincoln Park, MI on August 7, 1938.  Marvin was an Ironworker, in Local 25 and a custodian for Lutheran High West, Detroit.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter, loved to camp and to...

Jul 31, 2022

Mary M. Abler (nee. O'Brien), age 96, passed away July 31, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late William for over 50 wonderful years. Proud mother of Kathi (Bill) Beiswenger, William (Susan), Marjorie (Walter) Olepa, Timothy (Lauri), Julie, David (Kathy), Alice Eldred-DuPont, James (Jacqueline), and the late Jane. Loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister...

Jul 29, 2022

Kathy Overwater was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.  Surrounded by her loving children, she passed on July 29, 2022, at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, where she worked as a nurse for 49 years.  She is loved and already deeply missed by her children, Ken Overwater, Theresa Ferrari, Lisa Overwater and Marie Overwater; her children-in-law, Michael...

Jul 28, 2022

Melvin G. Sanderson passed away on July 28, 2022 at the age of 98. Beloved partner of Mary Lou Ferencz for 34 years. Loving father of Dianne Petrul, and Kim (Rich) Attee. Cherished grandfather of Harrison Attee. Melvin is predeceased by his wife, Katherine; his siblings, Archie H. Sanderson and Julia Mary Sanderson; and by his parents, Archie M....

Jul 28, 2022

Charles Holbird, Jr., age 70, passed away July 28, 2022.

Proud father of Sean, Jeff, Charles, and Leland (Cameron). Caring grandfather of Destiny, Chelsea, Amber, Angel, Jeff, and Evan. Loving great-grandfather of Briella, Nick, Joseph, and Jesus. Dear brother of Randy (Eyvonne), Mark, and the late Louise, Rebecca, and Andrew. Loved and cared for by previous wives...

Jul 28, 2022

A loving and faithful family man, John Edward Kilburg of Taylor passed on Thursday, July 28, 2022.  On September 1, 1940, John was born to Nicholas and Eleanor (Blankstein) in Detroit, MI.  John was the second oldest of five children. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Barbara (O'Donnell).

John is survived...

Jul 27, 2022

Beloved wife of the late Francis Robert Dixon. Loving mother of Zoe Dixon (Jose Correa), Ramona Dixon, Evan Dixon and Rachel Fawaz (Hussein). Dear grandmother of Max, Jacob, Mariam, Anwar, Moogie and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Valerie.  Memorial gathering will be Saturday, August 13th from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at The Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546...

Jul 27, 2022

Betty Louise Ingram passed away on July 27, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward Ingram. Loving mother of the late Dale Ingram.

Jul 26, 2022

COMLY, Judith  Age 84 of Taylor

Obituary coming soon.

Jul 25, 2022

Dupler, Alice Joan (nee: Orwig) born Oct. 7, 1925 Beloved daughter of the late Earl Orwig, MD and Hazel Orwig.  Born in Toledo, Ohio, the middle of three daughters. Married to the love of her life, Gerald Eugene Dupler MD, in 1948.  They met at Denison University, Ohio, where Alice graduated with a pre-med degree.  Alice was active in...