Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Nellie Rachel Jackson
Dec 21, 2025
Nellie Jackson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She left this world on December 21, 2025 at the age of 90.
Beloved wife of James for 70 wonderful years.
Loving mother of James (the late Kathy) Jackson, Carol (Mike) Wirt, Gail Jackson, Glenda (Greg) Howell, Paul Jackson, and the...
Ernest Anthony Tsakiris
Dec 19, 2025
Ernest A. Tsakiris (1924-2025)
Ernest (Ernie) was born and grew up in Detroit, the only child of Anthony and Helen Tsakiris. After high school at Cass Tech, he served in the Army in World War II. He earned an engineering degree at Wayne State University, and worked as an engineer for several companies ending with 25 years...
Alfred Martel Simmons IV
Dec 19, 2025
Alfred Martel Simmons IV entered into rest on December 19, 2025. He is loved by his parents Alfred Simmons III and Likasha Jones. His loving siblings, 4 sisters Jadore Simmons, Amoura Simmons, De'Zarie bates, Qwayva bates, and 1 brother Fredrick Tripp. Grandparents Lisa Simmons (Deceased) Alfred Simmons Jr, Ronnie, Johnita Gordon (Deceased) Keith jones, Vernon Gordon. Two loving aunties...
Bernard Bryan Tanzey
Dec 19, 2025
Beloved husband of Michelle. Loving father of the late Kelly Bowman. Cherished grandfather of Skyler and Sage. Dearest brother of Sharlene Weisenberger and the late Karen Rocker. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Bernie loved spending time fishing and playing a round of golf. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed...
Amelia "Mickie" Marchand
Dec 17, 2025
Amelia Louise Marchand, lovingly known as Mickie, Mom, and Mimier, age 96, who lived in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, in Taylor, Michigan.
To those who knew her best, she wasn't just Amelia—she was Mickie, the one with the quick humor and warm smile; Mom, the steady presence who always...
Margaret Louella Sullivan
Dec 16, 2025
In Loving Memory Of Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan July 21, 1941 - December 16, 2025
Margaret "Peggy" Sullivan lived with a loving heart, a curious spirit, and a deep appreciation for life's simple, beautiful moments. She shared a devoted and loving marriage with her husband, the late Jim Sullivan, and together they built a...
Dominick Dicesare
Dec 16, 2025
Dominick DiCesare, beloved son of the late Angelo and Frances DiCesare, passed away on December 16, 2025 at the age of 82.
He was a devoted father to Laurie Ann (Tom) Grissom, Dominic Graves, and Michelle (Dan) Merkel, and a proud grandfather to Tyler (Rachel), Joey, Nicholas, Charles (Shelby) and Katelynn (Nik). Â Great grandfather to Carmen, Kendall,...
Irene Kossak
Dec 16, 2025
Funeral Mass Saturday, December 20th 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, 11700 McDougall St. Hamtramck, MI 48212. Gathering at church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.
Janet S. Doty
Dec 15, 2025
Janet Doty was the kind of woman whose love showed up in a hundred quiet ways—and whose laughter could fill a room even on the hardest days. She was generosity in motion, compassion without conditions, and a playful spirit that never let life get too heavy for long.
Even in her final days, Janet stayed Janet. She...
Loretta Ann Wentz
Dec 12, 2025
Loretta Ann Wentz passed away on December 12, 2025, at the age of 77.
She was the loving mother of April (David) Brainard, Regina (James) Thompson, and Irene (Todd) Cain, and the late Kenneth Jarrell and the late Frank Jarrell. She was a devoted grandmother to Makayla Dodds, Haley Dodds, Gwendolyn Brainard, Abigail Brainard, Sabrina (Timothy) Cernuto,...
Julie Marie Gubka
Dec 12, 2025
Julie Marie Gubka peacefully passed away on December 12th, 2025 at the age of 58.
Julie was born on March 15, 1967, in Wayne, Michigan. Â Having contracted viral encephalitis at the age of 14, Julie lived a life with remarkable courage, perseverance and love. Â She lit up any room she was in.
In Julie's early...
Nancy Jo Arevigian
Dec 11, 2025
Nancy Arevigian was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Born in Detroit at Bon Secours Hospital, Nancy was the daughter of the late Bernard and Betty (Jenkins) Plaut.
Nancy grew up in a lively, close-knit home and attended Ridgewood High School in New Jersey before attending Eastern Michigan University. She spent many years working...
Jonathan Lee Smith
Dec 10, 2025
Jonathan Lee Smith, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend passed away in Dearborn, Michigan, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the age of 68. Jon was born in Cambridge, OH, on January 24, 1957, to Paul Wilson Smith and Helen Olive Smith, joining siblings, Philip Allen and Lois Marcella.
Jon graduated from Western High School, in...
Bridget Gertrude Gallagher
Dec 6, 2025
Bridget Gertrude Gallagher (known by family and friends as Gert) was the third oldest of 8 children born to John and Mary Ellen Gallagher of Tubbercurry, Co Sligo. The children all had their individual roles to play within the family. Gert, who loved the outdoors, eagerly took on the role of helping her father on the farm. She was...
Bruce Douglas Plumb III
Dec 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bruce Douglas Plumb III, who left this world at three months old. Born on August 19, 2025, he was the beloved son of Nikolina McClain and Bruce Plumb Jr., and was deeply loved from the moment he arrived. Though his time with us was brief, he brought immeasurable joy and love...
Kathleen Joyce Smith
Dec 6, 2025
Kathleen Joyce (Pytleski) Smith
January 30, 1949 – December 6, 2025
You passed quietly and unexpectedly, not demanding, not expecting. You lived your life for others. What we say to you now is not enough, it never will be.
Kathy, I wanted to grow old with you. We laughed and cried; we sang...
Marcia Susan Miskey
Dec 5, 2025
Our hearts are mourning the loss of a kind, warm-hearted, and compassionate woman full of life, love, and care for her family and friends: Marcia Susan Miskey. After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in June of 2024, her battle ended a year and a half later in December of 2025. In her remaining time with us, her family wanted...
David Mark Fellows
Dec 3, 2025
David Mark Fellows, 66, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Taylor, Michigan.
He was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on June 2, 1959.
David is survived by his wife, Nina Fellows (McCloud) and his sons Anthony and Dominick Fellows. Â He is also survived by his parents Lawrence and Rita Fellows, his Sister Kristin Fellows-...
Katherine Antionette Marciniak
Dec 3, 2025
Katherine Antionette Marciniak
(March 4, 1938 – December 3, 2025)
Katherine Antionette Marciniak of Taylor passed on December 3, 2025
Katherine was the beloved wife of Stanley for 55 years. Loving mother of Tamie (John) Morrison, Thomas (Renata), William (Michelle) and Laurie (Randy) Schmidt. Dear Grandmother of Nikki, Celeste (Amy), Heather, Patrick, Aaron...
Donald E. Buxton
Dec 1, 2025
Donald E. Buxton, 91, of Dearborn, MI, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. Donald was born in Detroit on July 17, 1934, dear son of the late Irene (Reinhold) and Clark Buxton. He is survived by his loving wife, Hope of 61 years, two sons, Donald (Angelica Jones) Buxton and Mark (Tina) Buxton, 4...
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