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David Lawrence Scheel

David Lawrence Scheel

Jan 25, 2026

Age 86.

Beloved husband of Sandy for 57 years. Loving dad of Tami (Hardy) Schmutzler, Jill (Don) Pineda, and Jacqueline (Jeff) Scheel Weinman. Cherished grandpa of Amber, Tara, Kaycee, Alexandra, Jonathan, and the late Shaina. Adored great-grandpa of Charlotte, Caroline, and Bonnie. Amazing brother in law to Paul (Jody) Lampi. Beloved uncle and godfather of Kyle. Dear friend to Marv and...

Ana Niculcea

Ana Niculcea

Mar 17, 2026

Age 99.

Beloved wife of the late Dumitru.  Loving mother of Felicia (Iulian) Iacob and Moise (Estera) Niculcea.  Adored grandmother of Jacob Niculcea, Michael Niculcea, and Isaac Iacob.  Dear sister of Aurica, Elisabeta, and Marioara. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visiting and services on Friday March 27 from 6-8 pm.  Funeral service Saturday March 28 at 10...

Nancy Ann Buterbaugh

Nancy Ann Buterbaugh

Mar 17, 2026

Age 79. 

Beloved wife of David for 56 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kurt (Jill) and the late Kim. Proud grandmother of Regan and Elijah. Adored sister of the late Andrew Repucci. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

Visitation Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2-8pm. Funeral Service Thursday, March 26, 2026 10am at...

Patricia Jane Schultz

Patricia Jane Schultz

Mar 17, 2026

Age 88.

Beloved wife of the late William Schultz, Jr. Loving mother of Suanne (Eric) Anderson, Shereen, William III (Sandra), Steven, and Melissa Bennett. Devoted grandmother of Dr. William IV (Stephanie), Christopher Anderson, Robert (Lauren), Katherine (Zachary) Griwicki,  and Thomas (Miranda Cintron). Cherished "GG" of Hazel, Scarlett, Violet, Alexandra, and Alaina. Sister of the late Virginia (Arthur) Turney. She was dearly...

Audrey E. Barringer

Audrey E. Barringer

Mar 16, 2026

Age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Joe. Dear mother of Cindy and the late William. Cherished grandma of William (Megan) and Nathan. Adored great-grandma of Eli and Charlotte. Loved mother-in-law of Bonnie. 

Memorial Visitation, Friday, March 27, 2026 from 2-6pm with a Memorial Service to begin between 3:30pm and 4pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster...

Mitzie Sparks

Mitzie Sparks

Mar 16, 2026

Mitzie Sparks, born on June 17th in Detroit, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 16 at the age of 85. 

Mitzie was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her close-knit family. She cherished living close to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and nothing meant more to her than having everyone...

Susan Margaret Wagner

Susan Margaret Wagner

Mar 15, 2026

Age 77.

Beloved mother of John (Sheri), Jeff, and the late Jeremy.  Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Micah) Wagner-Scott, Ashleigh (Dean) Hofbauer, Ryan Adkins, Kyle Wagner, and Brandon Wagner.  Adored great-grandmother of Keyonna Wagner, Bryah Scott, Tatum Adkins, and Ryan Adkins, Jr.  Loving sister of Sharon (the late Henry) Granowicz, Mary (David) Hatty, Carol (the late Richard) Manore, Kathleen (Robert) Tabaldi, Vincent...

William E. Miller

William E. Miller

Mar 12, 2026

Age 90.

Mr. Miller was a proud patriot, serving in the Merchant Marines and the National Guard. He had many years of hospital service, working at Annapolis in Wayne and Beyer in Ypsilanti. Hunting and gardening was also very important to him, along with sharing his bounty with others.

He was preceded in death by his son, Billy and his siblings, Robert...

Krystal Marie Adkins

Krystal Marie Adkins

Mar 12, 2026

Age 44.

Beloved daughter of Cindy and Ken Anthony and the late Jimmy.  Loving grandaughter of Suzanne (the late Kenneth) Anthony, and the late Della and Henry Adkins and Ronald and Juanita Karbginsky.  Dearest sister of Brian (Loree), Amy, Paige (Robert), and Christina (Neal).  Adored cousin of Nyck, Brian, Jason, Garrett, Shane, Chris and Zach.  Cherished niece of Kelly (Michael) Jacques...

Helen Marku

Helen Marku

Mar 12, 2026

Age 94. 

Loving wife of the late John. Dear mother of Daniel (Susan), Marcella (Paul) Marku-Couch, Elaine Depa, and Mary Jean “Meg” (Michael) McCormick. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Robert) Somers, John Politi, Nicholas Politi, Christopher Depa, Sarah Depa, Mark Obermiller, Michael (Ashley) Obermiller, Adam McCormick, and Matthew McCormick. Adored great-grandmother of Lucas, Dante, Peyton, Aubree, and Brooklyn. 

Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with an...

Bonita B. Gibson

Bonita B. Gibson

Mar 10, 2026

Age 114.

Bonita was the oldest living person in the State of Michigan, she was the second oldest in the United States, and the seventh oldest in the world.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Richard for 72 years. Loving mother of Richard (Betty). Proud grandmother of Scott (Cathy), Stacy (Marsha), and Kevin (Sue). Adored great-grandmother of Ryan (Jody), Randy, Russell, Justin...

Pattie Lou Gibson

Pattie Lou Gibson

Mar 9, 2026

Age 84. 

Beloved mother of Donella (Steve) Hays, John (Lisa) Gibson, Tonya (Marlon) Manier, and the late William, Jr. Dear grandmother of Jacklyn, Jennifer, William III, Tony, Karli, Jacob, Jermel, Nevaeh, David, Marla, Marcia, Marlon II, Johnnie, Issaiah, and the late Tasha. Cherished great-grandmother of 40. 

Memorial Visitation, Saturday, March 21, 2026 12-6pm with a 1pm Memorial Service at the John N....

Anna Samplo

Anna Samplo

Mar 8, 2026

Anna Samplo, age 96, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Garden City, MI. Born on May 27, 1929, Anna left a profound impact through her creative endeavors and the love she shared with her family.

Anna showcased her artistic talents in various ways. She acted in the play "When You Strike Flint," presented by the UAW Worker's Concept Theatre....

Joann Marie Trevisan

Joann Marie Trevisan

Mar 8, 2026

With hearts full of love, yet missing a piece that can never be replaced, we celebrate the life of Joann — a devoted partner, loving sister, and a passionate aunt who was truly more like a mom. She was also a proud great-aunt who found immense joy in each and every one of her ten great-nieces and nephews, who completed...

Michael Prentiss Bingham

Michael Prentiss Bingham

Mar 7, 2026

Michael P. Bingham, age 82, of Garden City, Michigan, passed on March 7, 2026.

Michael was born in Ravenna, Ohio, and raised in various places including Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania. While in Pine Grove Mills, Scouting first became a part of his life rising through the ranks to Eagle at age 16.

Mike was not a classic academic, but had a very...

Judy C. Wisniewski

Judy C. Wisniewski

Mar 6, 2026

Age 60.

Belowed wife of William for 41 years. Loving mother of Allen (Jocelyn) and TImothy (Stephanie). Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Lucy, and Gohan. Dear sister of Terry, Kenneth, Willard, and Mary Ann. 

Visitation, Saturday, March 14, 2026 2pm - 6pm with a 4pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford...

Julian K. Phelps, Jr.

Julian K. Phelps, Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

Julian K. Phelps, Jr., age 78, of Howell, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2026, after a courageous seven-month battle with cancer. Born on August 17, 1947, in Highland Park, Michigan, Julian lived a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Julian devoted more than 35 years to Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2009...

Barbara J. Haskin

Barbara J. Haskin

Mar 6, 2026

Age 88

Loving mother of Sandra Oncza-Lauridsen, Kathleen (Jamal) Good, and Michael (Dawn) Haskin. Beloved grandmother of Michael Turner, Amberly (Pamela) Ferrante, Miranda (Ryan) Sams, Rachel (Brad) Maschke, and Kameron (Erin) Lauridsen. Cherished great-grandmother of Dalila Turner, Winona Maschke, Parker Maschke, and Aria Ferrante. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.

Visitation Thursday, March...

Enrico "Ricky" Canini

Enrico "Ricky" Canini

Mar 4, 2026

Age 49.

Beloved son of Caterina and Graziano "John". Dear brother of Ida (Vito) Caruso. Adored uncle of Jacqueline Caruso. Cherished nephew of Angelo Barile. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many cousins, family members, and friends. He will especially be missed by his dog, Bella. 

Visitation Saturday, March 07, 2026 12pm until the 4pm Funeral Service...

Josephine Abdo

Josephine Abdo

Mar 2, 2026

Josephine Abdo, loving wife of the late Victor Abdo, passed away on March 2, 2026.

Beloved mother of Mary (Greg) Winokur, Barb, Debbie (Brian) McAndrew, Suzan, Carrie (Dan) Pilot and Robert (Amy). Loving grandmother to Marty (Crystal) Gorton II, Jaclyn (Riaz) Sheriff, Sam (Jackie) Gorton, Zack (Kailyn), Ben (Cady) and Ethan (Danielle); her great-grandchildren, Griffin and Presley Gorton, Zaire and Zayn...

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