Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
Mary Jane (Sr. Jane Marie) Lebiedzinski
Oct 5, 2026
Lebiedzinski, Mary Jane (Sr. Jane Marie) Entered into rest on October 5, 2026. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 9th at the Felician Convent (36800 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, 48150) Gathering from 9:30 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Dearborn location of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Felician...
Eric K. Soule
Oct 4, 2026
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Eric “the Souleman” Soule who left us on October 4th, 2026. Eric was born on January 23rd, 1950. Eric is survived by his family including his wife Susan, two children Carla (Mike) and Eric Jr. (Morgan), four grandchildren Liam, Logan, Brayden, and Emma, five siblings Karen, Andrea (Ron), Gary (Nancy), Cheryl, and...
Patricia Mae Chiesa
Oct 3, 2026
Heaven just gained another Angel.
Patricia Mae Chiesa, 89, lived a life filled with family, friendship, laughter, dancing, good food, a little Keno, hundreds of jigsaw puzzles—and more gadgets than anyone could possibly need.
Affectionately known as “Gadget Grandma,” Pat somehow had a gadget for absolutely everything. If you had a problem, chances were that she had a strange little contraption tucked...
Robert Branscum
Oct 2, 2026
Robert Thomas Branscum (Bob), born May 16, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born to Elsie and Robert Arnold Branscum, Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Odessa “Dicy” Branscum; his parents, his sisters, Linda “Jackie” Greenhill and Alice Sharp; his daughter, Kelly Branscum, and...
Anita Sanchez
Oct 2, 2026
Anita Sanchez passed away on October 2, 2026. She will be deeply missed.
Private services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Ruth Mae Mobius
Sep 27, 2026
Ruth Mae Mobius (ne Otto) age 92 passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ernest (Rudy) Mobius. Loving mom of Laurie (Henry) Jackson, Randy Mobius, Judy (Curt) Panizzoli. Cherished grandma of Valerie Mobius, Andrew Mobius, David (Gracie) Mobius, Connor Panizzoli and Ryan Panizzoli. Dear sister to the late Erna (the late Ralph). Dear sister-in-law to...
Catherine Teall
Sep 26, 2026
Catherine Teall (Walsh)November 9, 1953 – September 26, 2026Catherine Teall (Walsh), 72, of Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at Corewell Health in Trenton, Michigan, surrounded by her family and loved ones.She was born on November 9, 1953, at Mount Carmel Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, to Glenn and Mary Walsh. Catherine grew up in Dearborn, Michigan, where she...
John G. Bolash
Sep 25, 2026
John G. Bolash, aged 80, of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on September 25th, 2026.
John was a loving father and husband. He was a creative and talented man who found joy in making things with his hands and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking, crafting, painting, and drawing—always finding another project to work on and another way to...
Monica Ann MacDonald
Sep 23, 2026
Monica MacDonald, beloved wife, mother, step-grandmother, family caregiver, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 88.
Monica was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 11, 1938. She shared 64 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Patrick MacDonald, who preceded her in death. Together, Monica and Patrick built a life centered around faith, family,...
Joanne Kay Arrick
Sep 23, 2026
Joanne K. Arrick, a devoted educator, theater director, and vibrant community advocate, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born in Detroit in 1940 to the late Lucille and Robert Bennett, Joan spent her childhood in Livonia, attending Clarenceville schools, before moving to Dearborn Heights. She graduated from Lowrey High School in Dearborn in 1959. Joan...
Henry "Chuck" Stubbe
Sep 22, 2026
Henry Charles “Chuck” Stubbe, 72, of Ypsilanti, MI, passed away Monday, Sept. 22, 2026 at Vibra Healthcare in Taylor, MI. He was born July 22, 1954 in Wayne, MI, the son of Henry and Mildred Stubbe. Chuck married Paula Johns on Jan. 2nd, 1995.
Chuck worked for United Wholesale for roughly 40 years as an associate. But more than anything, he...
Karen Suzanne Parmenter
Sep 22, 2026
Karen Suzanne Parmenter, age 81, passed away September 22, 2026 after a brief illness.
Born to Robert and Erma O’Connor of Kalamazoo, Michigan, Karen attended Kalamazoo Central High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology from Western Michigan University. After completing the Medical Technician Internship through Wayne County General Hospital at Eloise in Wayne, Michigan, she moved with...
Russell R. Guyot
Sep 21, 2026
Russell Richard Guyot, born June 17th, 1954, passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on September 21st, 2026, after a long and painful battle with sarcoma cancer.
Rus was a special man. He was always willing to lend a hand and help out anyone in need. He had a big smile that lit up the room like a flashlight, which...
Jeffrey E. Baum
Sep 19, 2026
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Jeffrey E. Baum
Age 51, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in National City, Michigan. Jeff was born on August 22, 1975, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Michael and Mary (Banman) Baum. He was a resident of Taylor, Michigan, and as of...
Sandra Lynnette Thompson
Sep 18, 2026
Sandra Waits Thompson was born on July 27, 1941 in Rome, Georgia. Sandra went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2026 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.
At the age of 12, Sandra and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan. It was there that she met the love of her life, Franklin ‘Sonny’ Thompson,...
Betty A. Butler
Sep 17, 2026
Betty Ann Butler, age 82, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Riverview, Michigan on September 17th, 2026. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Betty dedicated much of her early adulthood to raising her six children and instilling in them the strength, independence, and values that would guide them throughout their lives.
Betty’s faith was an important part of...
Arthur Joseph Burgor Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Arthur Joseph Burgor Jr., 68, of Westland, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
He was the loving husband of Delena Burgor, with whom he shared 43 wonderful years of marriage. He was a devoted father to Jessica (Carlos) Hernandez and Joseph Burgor, and a doting grandfather to his grandson, Henry.
Arthur was the cherished brother of seven siblings and...
Joseph Raymond Ruiz
Sep 16, 2026
Joseph Raymond “Joe” Ruiz, 95, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. He was born on February 25, 1931.
Joe was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served on active duty during the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. As a member of the engineering division, he worked as a minesweeper. For his service he was awarded...
Solinda Abou-Hamdan
Sep 16, 2026
Visitation for Solinda will take place on Friday, September 18th, 2026, beginning at 11:30am at the Dearborn location of the Howe Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 22546 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48124. Her funeral service will follow beginning at 12:45pm. Private interment will take place at United Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Plymouth, MI.
Paulette Zonca
Sep 14, 2026
Paulette Michalene Zonca, 75, of Dearborn, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026. Paulette was born June 2, 1951 the daughter of Michael and Polly Woznik.
Paulette is survived by her husband of 53 years, Paul, two children, Claudia and Michael, and five grandchildren, Max, Gwendolyn, Leo, Cass, and Sullivan.
Paulette was a nurturer at heart. She was one of the...
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