Jack Vaughn
Feb 2, 2026
Age 91.
Beloved husband of Danilla for 69 wonderful years. Loving father of Chris (Tracy) and Cyndi (Don) Castelli. Cherished grandfather of Melissa (Ryan) Hoffman, Andrew (Kim) Sitler, Amanda (Dave) Bierkamp, Jessica (Nick) Foley, Jennah Jodoin, Anna (Chad) Fisher, and Lisa Castelli. Adored great-grandfather of Madison, Jack W., Derrick, Temperance, Elliana, Mara, Nellie Rose, Micaela, Brennen, and Quinn. He was dearly...
Jacqueline Marie Irvin
Feb 3, 2026
Age 82
Beloved sister of Kathryn (Tom) Ilich and the late Richard Pangonis. Dear aunt of Dan Ritch, Matthew Ritch, Brian Ilich, Stefanie Ilich, Andrea Ilich, and Sarah Ilich. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many great nieces and nephews, family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
A Memorial Visitation...
Joann D. Keyandwy
Feb 20, 2026
Age 90.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mom of Sandra (Jeff) Regnier and the late Scott. Cherished grandma of Cecilie, Jeffrey, and Justin. Dear sister of Alfred Bell, Jr., the late Shirley and the late Beverly. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Prayers and burial will take...
Theresa Capatina
Feb 19, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Jean Capatina, who entered eternal rest on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family.
Born in 1930, Theresa lived a life defined by devotion, to her faith, to her family, and to the enduring love that shaped generations. On April 23,...
Greg Jacob
Feb 17, 2026
Loving dad of Amanda Feldbauer, Shelby (Zach) Hunt, and Mitchell Carrier. Cherished grandpa of Landon. Beloved son of Joseph Adelmann and the late Kay. Dear brother of Kelly Jacob and the late John Jacob. Adored uncle of Jonathon. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially by Don Starkey, Paul Ober,...
Judith (Judy) Ann Hanson
Feb 15, 2026
Age 85, of Garden City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1940, in Detroit to Florence (Baldwin) and Mark Beardslee. As a loving and devoted mother to Ryan (Amy) Hanson and Marci Lynn (boyfriend Derek) Hanson, Judy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Hanson, her parents, Mark and Florence Beardslee, two...
Thomas Godlewski
Feb 14, 2026
Age 68.
Beloved husband for 34 years of the late Susan. Loving father of Brenton (Jill) Reynolds, Brittany (Matt) Gordon, and Megan (Greg) Wojciechowski. Adored grandfather of Haydin, Haylie, Jaylin, Niviah, Brooklyn, Theodore, and Serenity. He will be missed by his four-legged-fur-baby, Posie.
Visitation Saturday 2-8pm and Sunday 12-8pm with a 5pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139...
Shirley A. Boron
Feb 11, 2026
Shirley Ann Boron, age 92, passed away peacefully February 11, 2026. She was a resident of Westland, Michigan since 1957.
She was born on June 27, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Stella (Leffler) and Lawrence Donnelly. She was one of thirteen children. She graduated from Fordson High School and spent several years working in her father’s convenience store, where she met...
Mary L. Boron
Feb 11, 2026
Mary L Boron of Livonia arrived peacefully in God’s arms on February 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Born on January 7, 1937 in Luzerne County PA, to John and Sophie Boron, Mary was the youngest of two children. Her brother Jerry (Martha), with whom she was very close, preceded her in death in 1979.
Loving and cherished aunt of...
Donald J. Wilson
Feb 11, 2026
Age 87.
Beloved husband of the late Dorinda. Loving dad of Terry Castillo and Johnny (Kathy) Castillo. Cherished papa of John (Macy), Ashley (Chris), Tony, Jeannie (Don), and Julie. Adored great-grandpa of Christopher, Austin, Brooklynn, Emma, Ty, Madison, Hartly, and Don. Dear brother of Bernie, John, Les (Jacqueline), and Marilyn (Gene). He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed...
Allie Chamie
Feb 11, 2026
Age 72.
Beloved brother of Fay (Tim) Madden, Heyam (Tim) Farrell, and Mary (Mark) Warnick. Dear uncle of Michael, Brittney, and Mariah. Dear son of the late Jamal and Shahira.
Visitation Saturday 9am until the 10am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).
Martha Y. Bowles
Feb 7, 2026
Age 89.
Loving mother of Sharon Davis. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (David) Waltmon and Cliff Davis. Adored great-grandmother of Hannah Waltmon and Matthew Davis. Dearest aunt of James and Margaret McDaniel. Lifelong friend of Glenda Slaga and her family.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am until the 11am Memorial Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy (between Ford Rd. &...
William Joseph Dowd
Feb 6, 2026
We are saddened to share that William Joseph Dowd, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 87, in Troy, Michigan, with his children by his side.
Bill was the beloved husband of Rosemary Dowd, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Their love story began in 1951, when Bill’s family moved into...
Barbara Sobas
Feb 5, 2026
Barbara Sobas of Garden City, passed away on February 5th surrounded by her family.
She was born October 9th, 1940 to Hazel Marie Montgomery(Wagner) and Cecil Augustus Montgomery in Detroit, Michigan. Barbara grew up with many siblings and loved her sisters and brothers including Audrey, Patricia, Margie, Shirley, Virginia, Walter(Bud), Earl(Sonny), Donald, and Danny.
Barbara enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and...
Shirley Cochrane
Feb 5, 2026
Age 93.
Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late Debra Kraus-Burke and Pamela Thomas. Caring mother-in-law of Don Burke. Devoted gradmother of Heather Siewinski and Eric (Kayee) Kraus. Great-grandma of Alyssa, Brianna, Arabelle, Lucian, and Aeris. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation Tuesday 1:30-6pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at...
Leroy F. Gavin
Feb 4, 2026
It is with great sadness we would like to share the passing of Leroy Frederick Gavin, 91, of Dearborn Heights, MI, on February 4, 2026.
Born March 5, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to Fred and Clara Gavin, Leroy graduated from Detroit Mackenzie High School before enrolling in trade school. He discovered his calling in carpet installation. This soon became a lifelong...
Dorothy Ann Kozora
Feb 4, 2026
Age 89, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Kozora, with whom she shared 68 wonderful years of marriage, and a devoted mother whose life was centered on family, faith, and love.
Dorothy was the loving mother of Doreen Strachan (Mike Sandroni), Diane (Tony) Kornaga, Donna (Dan) Stanley, Denise (Carl) Baumeister, and...
Emily Haber
Jan 31, 2026
Age 100.
Beloved wife of the late Tadeusz. Dear mother of Jo-Anne Haber, Barbara Semer, and Richard Haber.
Burial to take place Thursday with prayers in the masoleum at 1:15pm at St. Hedwig Cemetery, 23755 Military Road, Dearborn Heights (just east of Telegraph Road).
Sue Smith
Jan 31, 2026
Age 71.
Beloved wife of the late Larry. Loving mom of Nichole (Brian) Smith, Shawn (Stephanie Koslowski) Dineen, and Justin (Crystal) Smith. Cherished grandma Sue of Matthew, Jacob, Emily, Mason, Hunter, Dakota, Autumn, and Lydia. Dear sister of Bruce (Beverly) Barton and the late Lori Gerrity. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and...
Cheryl A. Solovey
Jan 30, 2026
Age 64.
Beloved wife of Gregory. Dear mother of Cara (Ryan Lawson) and the late Christa. Dearest cousin of Jimmy Lavey. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Memorial Visitation Friday 4pm until the 6:45pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).
In lieu of...
