Obituaries
Recent Obituaries from Wayne county
John Joseph Kreger
May 31, 2026
John had three loves- his family, coaching and teaching, and sports. It is impossible to separate these areas as they all blended in John’s life. He was married to Sheri (Cheryl Delaney) for 57 years and she was the love of his life. They met on the steps of Sacred Heart School when he was going into third grade and...
Max E. Reimer
Feb 20, 2026
Max Eliott Reimer, 78, of Houston, Texas, formerly a longtime resident of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on February 20, 2026.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Max was the son of the late Everett Reimer and Betty (Lidholm) Reimer. He grew up in Dearborn, graduating from Edsel Ford High School before continuing his education locally. He earned an Associate degree from Henry Ford...
Mary Hoover
Jun 21, 2026
Mary Hoover, 68, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Mary was born January 26, 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Jeffrey, a daughter, Emily, and her parents. Mary is survived by four children, Magan, Jeffrey, Jack, and Patrick, a sister, Judith (Bill) Greba, and a granddaughter, Nora.
A full obituary will be posted when...
Bonnie Lee Laskey
Jun 20, 2026
Bonnie Lee Laskey, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was a devoted wife, partner, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her legacy is marked by love, kindness, strength and selflessness.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert H. Laskey, with whom she shared a life of love, family, travel and...
William A. Sneller
Jun 20, 2026
Sneller, William Albert. Entered into rest on June 20, 2026. Age 96. Beloved husband of Joyce Holden. Loving father of Kathleen Sneller and step father of Jeff Holden. Brother of Joe Sneller, Jean Cummins, Frank Sneller, James Sneller, Nancy Waara, Fred Palosaari, Donald Palosaari, David Palosaari, Mary Jorgenson, Paul Palosaari, and the late Lawrence Sneller, Robert Palosaari, Richard Palosaari, Henry...
James Robert Woodyard
Jun 16, 2026
James R. Woodyard, 89, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1936, James (Jim) lived a life marked by dedication to his family, quiet strength, and enduring love for those closest to him. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, EmmaJean Woodyard, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage, companionship, and...
Sharon Louise Szwaluk
Jun 15, 2026
Sharon passed after a series of long debilitating illnesses. She was wife to Dan, proceeded in death by parents Edward and Joesphine Sulich sibling to James, Paulette and Russel & ( wife ) Rozanne. Aunt to Cari ( Joe husband ) Scott (Helayna wife ) Amy ( Marco Husband ) Josh (Emily wife ) and Sarah. Sharon was a licensed...
William Rufus Yeager
Jun 14, 2026
William "Bill" Rufus Yeager, 73, passed away at home on June 14, 2026. He was born January 7th, 1953, the son of William and Marjorie Yeager.
Private family services have been held and the family has chosen to have Bill cremated.
Marilyn E. McCreery
Jun 14, 2026
Marilyn Erline McCreery was born May 9, 1941, in Effingham County, Georgia to Milton and Ida Erline (Seckinger) McCreery.
She is survived by her children Joseph (Diane) McCreery and Donna McCreery.
Marilyn was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She also worked at K-Mart for over 20 years.
We will miss her.
Eugene Paul Miller
Jun 13, 2026
Eugene Paul Miller, 79, of Dearborn passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1947, the son of Paul and Irene (Schena) Miller.
Eugene is survived by his four loving children, Paul (Elizabeth), Rosemary, AnneMarie, and Lauren, and his grandchildren, Adam Miller, Anna Miller, and Alena Miller, siblings, Al Miller, Ken Miller, and Mary Farnstrom. He...
Dorothy M. Belden
Jun 9, 2026
Dorothy M. Belden, born September 24th, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan passed at age 91 on June 9th, 2026 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Dearborn location of Howe Peterson Funeral Homes and Cremation Services.
Linda H.E. Greeff-Hansen
Jun 8, 2026
Private Cremation Services entrusted to Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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Anthony "Tony" Niemiec
Jun 8, 2026
Anthony Niemiec, a proud Army veteran, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on April 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan to Anthony and Stella Niemiec, Anthony—known affectionately as "Tony"—led a life marked by dedication, both to his country and to the simple joys that brought him happiness throughout the years.
Tony’s devotion to bowling was legendary. He bowled in leagues well...
Michael R. Branum
Jun 6, 2026
Michael Branum passed away on June 6, 2026. Loving father of Alicia DeBolt, Michael C. Alexandrou and Justin Alexandrou. Beloved stepfather to Christine Ambrose, Tara Barnett, Troy Omey, and Mabel Shah. Cherished grandfather of Gabriel, Seth, Alexis, Aiden, Landon, Elijah, Joey, Bryan, Kyra, Brooke, Faith, Leonidas, Jayden, Ethan, and Nevaeh. Dearest son of Jeanette Munie. Beloved brother of Lynn D....
James F. Xuereb
Jun 4, 2026
James Francis Xuereb,
Born August 14th 1967-June 3rd 2026. He was born and raised in Detroit Michigan, and lived there most of his life. He lived in Allen Park, Michigan when he passed.
James was born to Virginia Xuereb (McIntyre) and Joseph Xuereb. James is survived by his son, James A Xuereb (Kim), and daughter, Sabrina A Xuereb. James Xuereb is also...
Frankie Max Stinnett
Jun 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Frankie Max Stinnett, March 24th, 1955 – June 4, 2026
Frankie Stinnett, born in Dayton, TN, passed away on June 4, 2026. He will be remembered as a kind, generous soul with a big smile, a loving heart, and a wardrobe full of camo. Frankie was loved by everyone who had the privilege of getting to know...
Francis Richard Blassic
Jun 4, 2026
Francis Richard Blassic, age 87, of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home on June 4th, 2026. Francis was born in Rice Landing, Pennsylvania of December 31st, 1938, the son of Francis and Sophie (Sebella) Blassic. Francis is survived by three children, Dawn (Paul) Wladischkin, John (Denise) Blassic, and Barbara Blassic. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife,...
Judith L. Brazier
Jun 1, 2026
Judith Brazier (Anger, Harris)
Waterford, MI (Monroe, Dearborn, Ann Arbor)
March 1939 - June 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother Judy. She still had a feisty spark about her even while under hospice care for over a year due to uterine cancer. She was still listening to her music, playing bingo, dining with her...
Patricia Ann Michalek
May 31, 2026
Patricia Ann Michalek, 75, of Constantine, Michigan passed away on May 31st, 2026. Patricia was born June 7, 1950, the daughter of Carl and Nina (Love) Heffley. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Ray Michalek, two sons, Raymond Anthony (Tina) Michalek and Timothy Michalek (Kristy). Grandchildren, Sean, Brock (Brooklynn), Madeline (Jeremiah), Raeann, Ashlynn, and Grant, five siblings,...
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