Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Franklin "Paco" Hurtig

Franklin "Paco" Hurtig

Jul 7, 2022

Franklin "Paco" Hurtig, 76 years old, of Dearborn, MI, passed away on July 7, 2022, at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak of complications of Stage 4 Metastatic Stomach Cancer & Multiple Organ Failure.  He passed away surrounded by his Family & Friends.

Visitation is at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home at 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI this Sunday,...

Raymond Smith

Raymond Smith

Jul 6, 2022

Raymond Smith, age 79, of Taylor, MI passed away July 6, 2022.

Beloved husband of Martha Smith for 43 wonderful years. Proud father of Sherri (Ronald) Dauod, Michelle (Wade) Williams, Samuel Smith, and Joseph Smith. Caring grandfather of Sydney, Jack, Caleb, Nickolas, and Connor. Dear brother of Shirley, Darlene, Robin, and the late Lucy, Ranger, and Betty....

Dorothy Stacy

Dorothy Stacy

Jul 6, 2022

Dorothy E. Stacy passed away on July 6, 2022.

Dear wife of the late Paul A. Stacy for 58 years.  Mother of Patricia Brozek (late William), grandmother of Tony Rich (Nicole), Scott Brozek (Aida), Brent Brozek (David), and great-grandmother of Sophie Rich.  Rescuer of Lilly. Leaves behind loving caregivers, Hawa, Kady, Dee, and Rosie.  Dear friend of...

Henry Ford Navarro

Henry Ford Navarro

Jul 4, 2022

Navarro, Henry F.  Entered into rest on July 4 th , 2022. Age 94. Beloved husband of Madeline. Loving father of Carol (Cris), Steve (Christina), Linda (Liz), Dianne and loving step-father of Kyra, Michael (Rachel) and Harold. Dearest grandfather of Jeffrey (Nicole), Adam, Andrew, Jared (Alex), Jenna, Jethro and Dennis. Dear great- grandfather of Alexia, Ayla and great-great-grandfather of...

Theresa M. Turpen

Theresa M. Turpen

Jul 2, 2022

Theresa Marie Turpen, age 53, passed away peacefully in her home in Dearborn Heights, MI on July 2, 2022.

Theresa, lovingly called TT by her family, was born on August 9th, 1968 to David and Rita Turpen and was the eldest of their three children.

TT was a dedicated nurse. She earned her B.S. in...

Betty Jane White

Betty Jane White

Jul 2, 2022

Betty Jane White (nee. Word), age 89, passed away July 2, 2022 in Inkster, Michigan surrounded by her loving family.

She joins her beloved husband, Frank White Sr., in eternal bliss. Proud mother of Teresa Kendall, Frank "Robert" White Jr., and Kathleen (Terry) Paul. Caring grandmother of Jennifer Paul, Brittany (Kyle) Paul, Frank White III, Christopher, Michelle...

Patricia A. Houston

Patricia A. Houston

Jul 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Houston age 92 of Dearborn passed away on July 1, 2022 at Angela Hospice in Livonia.  She was born June 27, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of James & Evelyn Bell.  After graduating from Plymouth High in 1948, she worked at Burroughs Corporation as an executive secretary.   She met her husband, Richard Houston, while enjoying their...

Steven Keith Baker

Steven Keith Baker

Jul 1, 2022

BAKER, Steven        Age 65 of Litchfield

Beloved of Husband of Kim, for over 40 years

Loving Father of Jesse Baker, Steven "Odie" Baker Jr., Chris Baker and Marie (Cameron) Frank.

Dearest Grandfather of Kaitlyn, Edrik, Cameron, Dalton, Harlan and Emma.

Precious Son of Earlene and the late Willard.

Dear...

Dorothy C. Turowski

Dorothy C. Turowski

Jun 30, 2022

Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised by devout Catholic parents, George and Frances Giska, in a Polish neighborhood on the west side of town.  She was the youngest of five children, a sibling to Florence (Ben), Leonard (Irene), Frank (Clare) and Edward (Lorraine).  She attended grade school at St. Andrew's and completed high school at Chadsey.  She...

William "Bill" Mccune Iii

William "Bill" Mccune Iii

Jun 30, 2022

McCUNE, William III,     84 of Dearborn Heights

Beloved Husband of Betty.

Loving Father of Tamera (Don) Collins, William McCune IV, Susan McCune, Candice (Konrad) Molter, Terry (Vickie) Sizeland, Sherry (Randy) Allison and Cynthia Toepler.

Dearest Grandfather of Thomas (Ashley), Ed (Jessica), Constance (Kenny), Travis Collins, Christopher (Sarah), Christina (Brian), Therasa (Joshua) Castle, Anthony...

Brian J. Mccosky

Brian J. Mccosky

Jun 28, 2022

Brian J. McCosky died on June 28, 2022. Preceded in death by his loving mother Sharon McCosky. Survived by his father Thomas McCosky and brother Darren McCosky. Private interment entrusted to J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort Street, Lincoln Park. 313-928-6500. Please sign the register book & share a memory at: www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com

Franklin "Frank" Eugene Runnels

Franklin "Frank" Eugene Runnels

Jun 28, 2022

RUNNELS, Frank    Age 88 of Dearborn

Beloved Husband of the late Jeanne, for over 40 years.

Loving Father of Joy Runnels (Don "Fede" Borchard) and the late Tram Runnels.

Dearest Brother and Uncle to many including; Dave Stenton, Peggy Runnels Hanson, Ronnie Runnels, Roberta Brazier, Tommy Runnels, Beatrice Runnels and Patsy Ivy ....

Wilbur Norman Wertz

Wilbur Norman Wertz

Jun 27, 2022

Wilbur Norman "Norm" Wertz, age 79, of Taylor, MI, passed away June 27, 2022.

Beloved husband of Janet Wertz for 40 dedicated years. Proud father of Bill Wertz, James (Dee Dee) David, Pam (Brett) Henry, and Rick (Amanda) Wertz. Caring grandfather of Miles (Brittany), Darin (Martha), Mariah, Morgan, Abigail, and Alec. Dear great-grandfather of Charlie, Brooklyn, and...

Frank Anthony Compton

Frank Anthony Compton

Jun 27, 2022

Frank Anthony passed away on June 27, 2022 at the age of 55.

Beloved husband of Kat for 23 years.

Loving father of Antonio "Tony" and Jacob "Big Jake".

Son of Sandy Compton.

Grandson of the late Frank and Lillian Esposito. Frank also leaves behind his Huskies Smokey, Angel and Bandit....

Geraldine Filippi

Geraldine Filippi

Jun 27, 2022

Geraldine "Gerry" Joan Filippi (nee Gorecki), age 86, of Dearborn Heights, MI was born on April 18, 1936 and passed away June 27, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Baldassare Leonard Filippi for 58 years until her dear "Phil" passed in 2019.

She is the proud mother of Jeffrey (Beverley) Filippi, Kathryn (Richard) Rice, Gary...

Paul Van Der Goore

Paul Van Der Goore

Jun 26, 2022

Paul Van Der Goore passed away June 26, 2022 at the age of 76.

This past week the world lost a joyful soul who was one kind. Paul had many passions in life including reading books, watching old movies, trains, and his bird Avan. He loved garage sales, visiting with friends, and enjoyed his retirement...

Daniel "Dan" Michalek

Daniel "Dan" Michalek

Jun 25, 2022

Dan Michalek passed away on June 25, 2022 at the age of 63.

Beloved son of the late Raymond and Caroline Michalek.

Loving brother of Ray (Patricia) Michalek and Anna McCart (Louis McDermott) and the late Ronald Michalek.

Dear uncle of Raymond (Tina) Michalek, Timothy (Dawn) Michalek, Jennifer (Greg) Stoutjesdyk, Lyndsey (Andy) Sebok...

Josephine Delores Bagnall

Josephine Delores Bagnall

Jun 23, 2022

Josephine "Jo" Bagnall passed away on June 23, 2022 at the age of 91.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving friend of Chris and Patricia Ibbetson.

Josephine was a proud life member of the Loyal Order of Moose Wayne Lodge 835. Josephine was also a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Dearborn, MI.

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Helen M Campbell

Helen M Campbell

Jun 22, 2022

Helen M. Campbell, age 96, died peacefully on June 22, 2022. Preceded in death by husband Ernest and sons Ernest & Douglas. Survived by her sons, Brian Campbell & James Campbell. Daughters; Carol Wilkins, Laura Mozug & Jeanne Nixon as well as many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday 1 pm – 7 pm, at J.L. Peters Funeral...

Irene Catherine Kunasz

Irene Catherine Kunasz

Jun 22, 2022

Irene C. Kunasz, age 88, of Carleton, Michigan, passed away June 22, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late John Kunasz for 43 loving years.

Proud mother of Edward (Beverly) Sobieski, John C. (Victoria) Kunasz, Joann (Ron) Kunasz, Andrew (Kim) Kunasz, and the late Brian. Mother-in-law of Karen Kunasz.

Caring grandmother of Brian, Philip,...

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