Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
...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
Jul 12, 2022
VERHELLE, Nola Age 85 of Dearborn Heights
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Nola passed away peacefully July...
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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