Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Wayne county

Kenneth Elmer Wolfe

Kenneth Elmer Wolfe

Apr 3, 2026

Kenneth E. Wolfe, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026. A man of deep faith, service, and family, Ken leaves behind a legacy of dedication to his community and those he loved. Ken was the devoted husband of the late Carol Wolfe, with whom he shared 61 wonderful years of marriage. He was also preceded in...

Carl Allen Waldrop

Carl Allen Waldrop

Apr 1, 2026

Carl Allen Waldrop

Carl Allen Waldrop, age 76, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1950.

Carl was a proud Vietnam veteran who honorably served his country with courage and dedication. He carried that same quiet strength throughout his life, earning the respect of those who knew...

Michele "Mike" D'Aguanno

Michele "Mike" D'Aguanno

Mar 31, 2026

Michele "Mike" D'Aguanno, age 93, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Mike leaves behind a legacy defined by love, generosity, and the simple joys of a life well lived.

Born on May 8, 1932, in Italy to the late...

Carmelina J. Cassar

Carmelina J. Cassar

Mar 30, 2026

Carmelina Julia Cilia Cassar, age 94, of Plymouth, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was born in Hamrun, Malta, and later made her home in Michigan, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and caring for others.

Carmelina bravely immigrated to the United States knowing only her husband and her sister and...

James Newton Baker

James Newton Baker

Mar 30, 2026

James Newton Baker July 25, 1938 – March 30, 2026

James Newton Baker, 87, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026.

He was born on July 25, 1938, in Big Pine, North Carolina, to Roy and Josephine Baker. At the age of five, James moved with his family to the Detroit...

Andre Askold Mykytenko

Andre Askold Mykytenko

Mar 28, 2026

Andre Askold Mykytenko, beloved husband of Jane Mykytenko passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 28th, 2026.

Born in Besancon, France in 1948, he was the son of Andre and Anastasia Mykytenko. With his parents, he emigrated to the United States of America in 1956, and became a proud American citizen.

He attended elementary...

Donna Rofe Olkowski

Donna Rofe Olkowski

Mar 27, 2026

Donna Rofe Olkowski was born in Pontiac, Michigan, December 19, 1944 and passed away at 81 years of age in Livonia, Michigan on March 27, 2026, due to end stage complications of neuroendocrine cancer (NETs). Donna was the beloved wife of Thomas Olkowski and the devoted mother of Joan (Michael Saia) Olkowski. She is survived by her siblings Sylvia...

Michael Glover

Michael Glover

Mar 26, 2026

Michael Lane Yurko Glover, born January 3, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away leaving behind a legacy of intelligence, kindness, and deep devotion to family and community. She was the beloved daughter of Dr. Leonard E. Yurko and Charlotte M. Yurko.

In her early years, Michael was raised in Follansbee, West Virginia, where she lived with...

Carolyn E. Kennedy

Carolyn E. Kennedy

Mar 26, 2026

Carolyn Elanor Kennedy, of Taylor, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2026, at the age of 91.

She was the loving mother of Darrell (Rhonda), of North Carolina, and Brian, of Lincoln Park, and the proud grandmother of Kimberly, Katie, James Robert, Christine, Michael, Jason, Derrick, Dustin, Matthew, Heather, Kelly, and Brian, as well as...

William Howard Sund

William Howard Sund

Mar 24, 2026

William Howard Sund passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 24, 2026 at the age of 91.

Beloved husband of Carol Lynn for over 65 wonderful blessed years.  Entombment with Army honors Tuesday March 31st, 2026 at Glen Eden Cemetery, 35667 Eight Mile W, Livonia, Mi. 48152. Private Services were entrusted to the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation...

Terrance Michael O'Neill

Terrance Michael O'Neill

Mar 23, 2026

Terrance Michael O'Neill, Age 80, passed away on March 23, 2026 in Taylor, Michigan. Loving father of Susan (Conrad), Mazuchowski, Scott (Kimberly) O'Neill, and John (Bettina) O'Neill. Devoted grandfather of Sarah (Marcel) McBride, Heather Mazuchowski, Tabitha (Brian) Wegrzyn, Samantha O'Neill, Angela (Noah Campbell) Zagar, Jesse O'Neill, Jamie O'Neill, and Joseph O'Neill. Great grandfather of Mason, Grayson, Payton, Parker, Miles,...

Harlan Wayne Elmore

Harlan Wayne Elmore

Mar 22, 2026

Harlan Wayne Elmore, born on June 13th, 1935 in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, passed away on March 22nd, 2026 in Taylor, Michigan.

Harlan lived a life rooted in a deep appreciation for the outdoors. An avid sportsman, he found great joy in hunting and fishing, often tying his own fly-fishing lures with care and skill. He loved camping...

Joseph James Lutton

Joseph James Lutton

Mar 21, 2026

Joseph Lutton "Joe" passed away on March 21, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community. He was the beloved son of Alva and Nel Lutton. His father, Alva, served as the first Fire Chief of Taylor Township, and his mother, Nel, was the Director of Taylor...

Chris Eric Gorde

Chris Eric Gorde

Mar 21, 2026

A full obituary will be posted when available.

Beverly Mytkowski

Beverly Mytkowski

Mar 20, 2026

Beloved daughter of the Late Leona Mytkowski.

Funeral Mass will be Wednesday March 25th at St. Constance Catholic Church at 11am, 21555 Kinyon, Taylor, Michigan. She will be in-state at 10:30am Burial will be at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

Joe David Scott

Joe David Scott

Mar 20, 2026

Joe David Scott, a long time teacher and educator passed away peacefully on March 20th. 2026 at the age of 80

Joe will be in-state Friday, March 27th. 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, 22430 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124 at 10:30 AM until time of mass 11:00 AM. Family has entrusted Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services,...

Larry Boerman

Larry Boerman

Mar 20, 2026

Larry Boerman, age 90, went home to heaven on March 20, 2026, with his beloved wife Joanne (Bultman) by his side—just as she had been for nearly 70 years.

Larry’s life was centered on the people he loved most. He leaves behind his children: Beverly Boerman; Paul (Joy) Boerman; Judith (Ross) Pursifull; and Janeen (Gary) Lemke. He was a proud and...

Darlene Moore

Darlene Moore

Mar 18, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gwen "Darlene" Moore, who left her earthly home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She is now reunited in Heaven with her family and our Heavenly Father.

Darlene was born on January 29, 1938, in Bell County, Kentucky, to Omer...

Rosalie Saye

Rosalie Saye

Mar 17, 2026

Rosalie Saye, 91, Taylor Michigan, passed peacefully on March 17, 2026.  Preceded in death by her husbands James Hansford "Bunk" Williams and James Edward "Jimmie" Saye.  Sister to the late Robert "Bob" Hardy (Betty) and the late Janice Mathews (the late Frank).  Loving mother to Jim, Carol (the late Donell), Claudia (Tim), and Kenny.  Beloved grandmother to the late...

Carol Fay Bartley

Carol Fay Bartley

Mar 14, 2026

Carol Fay Bartley, 53 years old, of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away on March 14th, 2026.

Carol is the loving mother of her two sons, Robert and Daniel Bartley. She always loved animals and made it her dream to become an official vet tech. Carol loved knitting, crocheting, and showing love and care for everyone who was...

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