Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Melvin George Sanderson

Melvin George Sanderson

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....

Charles Holbird, Jr.

Charles Holbird, Jr.

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...

John Edward Kilburg

John Edward Kilburg

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...

Catherine A. Dixon

Catherine A. Dixon

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...

Betty Louise Ingram

Betty Louise Ingram

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.

Judith Ann Comly

Judith Ann Comly

Jul 26, 2022

COMLY, Judith  Age 84 of Taylor

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Alice J. Dupler

Alice J. Dupler

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...

Paul Emmitt Kilgore

Paul Emmitt Kilgore

Jul 23, 2022

Paul E. Kilgore, born July 6, 1928, and died July 23, 2022 (94 years old).  Passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer.  Survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Gloria J Kilgore.  Proceeded in death by his loving daughter, Barbara Kilgore, of Bristol, TN.

Loving father of Beckie Street, David Kilgore (Cathy), Paul A. Kilgore...

Joyce Ann Bedenis

Joyce Ann Bedenis

Jul 23, 2022

Joyce Ann Bedenis, 88 of Dearborn, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2022 surrounded by neighbors, family, and friends.

Joyce was the beloved wife of the late James (Jim).

Loving mother of Todd, Timothy (Kay), James (Linda) and Gregory (Anita).

Cherished grandmother of Alex, Rachel, Christine, Katherine, Audrie and Logan.

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Deborah Jean Prechel

Deborah Jean Prechel

Jul 22, 2022

Deborah Jean Prechel passed away on July 22, 2022 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Jennifer Berlanga, and step mother of Dawn (Christopher) Hopkins, Katie (Phillip) Myers, and Chelsea Prechel. Cherished grandmother of Audrey. Dear sister of Trudie Allen, Michael (Kristen) Taylor, and the late Dennis Allen. Loving aunt of Arthur (Marlo) Allen,...

Jacqueline E. Pruzzo

Jacqueline E. Pruzzo

Jul 20, 2022

Jacqueline E. Pruzzo, age 90, passed away July 20, 2022 after a long and hard fought battle with Alzheimer's.

Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Diane Lindsey, Beverly (Scott) Graton, John (Janet), Carol (Carl) Williamson, Mary (Tom) McWilliams, Jim, Linda (Bob) Stoddard and Karen (Dave) Karnafel. Dear grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 16....

Jeuletta Blonda Campbell

Jeuletta Blonda Campbell

Jul 20, 2022

Jeuletta Blonda Campbell, age 94, of Troy, IL, passed away July 20, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Timmie Campbell and Charles Campbell. Proud mother of Charles (Carolyn) Campbell and the late Bobby, Janice (Russell), and Timmie. Mother-in-law of Wendy. Caring grandmother of Chris (Pam), Colleen, Jason (Nicole), Jake (Holly), Robin, Josh (Val), Rachael (Chris), Jamie, Shane,...

Linda Kay Bailey

Linda Kay Bailey

Jul 20, 2022

Linda Kay Bailey, age 78, of Taylor, MI, passed away July 20, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Gordon William Bailey for 60 wonderful years.

Proud mother of Sherry (Mitchell) Hogan, Michael (Michelle) Bailey, and Christie Ireland.

Caring grandmother of Justin Bailey, Nicholas La Clair, Amanda (JC) Wilhelm, Kayla (Eric) Makinen, and Chad...

Teresa Mendez

Teresa Mendez

Jul 19, 2022

Teresa Compos Mendez passed away July 19, 2022 at the age of 93.

Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Predeceased by her loving children Diana, Maria, and Alex. Dear Grandmother of Denise, Maria, Tricia, Delia, Linda, and Jose. Great Grandmother of Jeremy, Josselyn, Alicia, Aliya, Justin, Seli, Anna, Laura. Cherished Great Great Grandmother of Demetri, Cecila, Christopher,...

Margaret Rose Stowers

Margaret Rose Stowers

Jul 16, 2022

Margaret Rose Stowers, age 90, passed away July 16, 2022.

Beloved wife of the late Carl. Dearest mother of Mary Margaret (Mike) McLean, Kathy (Larry), Patsy (Jeff) Mueller, Lori (Glenn) Bondy, and Carl Jr. Dear grandmother of Brett, Jaclyn (Pete), Michael (Devon), and Nick. Caring great-grandmother of Elyn, Mila, and Lucy. Loving pup-mom to Oscar.

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Mary Jo Schave

Mary Jo Schave

Jul 16, 2022

Mary Jo Schave (6/9/1935-7/16/2022) Mary Jo Schave was called home to our Lord on Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at the age of 87. She was born to Henry and Katherine Parisot on June 9th, 1935 in Calumet, Michigan. She resided in the upper peninsula until 1950 when the family moved to Lincoln Park. She graduated from Lincoln Park High...

Raymond "Leroy" Brown Jr.

Raymond "Leroy" Brown Jr.

Jul 13, 2022

Raymond "Leroy" Brown Jr. passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 66.

Beloved husband of Carol for 36 years and dearest father of Robert (Frances) Brown and Jennifer Gibson.

Grandfather to Robert Brown Jr., Kevin Brown, Jared Brown, Vincente Gray, Madison Gibson and Stephanie Gibson.

Great Grandfather of Caroline Brown.

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Jack "Jose" George Giraud, Sr

Jack "Jose" George Giraud, Sr

Jul 13, 2022

Jack joins his parents Ramona and George, his brother Allen and his grandson Nikolas.

Jack graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1966. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Lynda, for 56 years. He has quite a legacy. Three sons - Jack Jr.  (Pamela), Todd(Heather), Dan(Katrina). 9 grandchildren - Nikolas, Jack III (Roberta AKA Bernadette),...

Nola Verhelle

Nola Verhelle

Jul 12, 2022

VERHELLE, Nola  Age 85 of Dearborn Heights

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Nola passed away peacefully July...

Shirley Wetmore

Shirley Wetmore

Jul 11, 2022

Shirley E. Wetmore

Entered into rest on July 11, 2022 at the age of 94.

Beloved aunt to Dr. Robert (Sherry) Wetmore. Dear great aunt of Allison Wetmore, Austin Wetmore, and Branson Wetmore. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Lilla Wetmore as well as her brother William Wetmore.

Shirley prided herself...

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