Obituaries

Sep 21, 2025

Age 88

Loving mom of Cheryl, Darlene (the late John) Morris, Eric, Mark, and the late Liane Fry-Bero. Cherished grandma of Jason, Justen, Melissa, and Johnny. Adored great-grandma of Charlie and Ophelia. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Donna proudly worked for the Detroit Public Schools for...

Sep 21, 2025

Age 79

Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mom of Laura (William) Olson, Michelle, and Jennifer. Cherished grandma of Brandon Hunter. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially her beloved dog Bella.

Molly was very involved with the Jaycees/Jaycettes, the Garden City school system...

Sep 20, 2025

Herman John Roffi, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, to Ticinese immigrants Pia and Angelo Roffi, Herman lived a rich and remarkable life. A proud Marine Corps veteran, he fought in all three major battles of the Korean War as a member of the famed...

Sep 20, 2025

Age 94

Beloved wife of the late Pat for 70 years.  Mother of Rick (the late Chris), Darlene (Steve) Quarles, Debbie (Rob) Smitt, Dave (Theresa), Tony (Yasmin), Jim (Melanie), Donna (the late Rick) Stanton, Ray (Kerri), and the late Dianne Kohut. Mother-in-law of George Kohut. Grandmother of 22, Great grandmother of 37. Great great grandmother of 1....

Sep 19, 2025

Age 83

Loving daughter of the late Charles and Anne. Dear sister of her twin the late Catherine (Jerry), and her brother Charlie. Aunt of Mark (Tammy). Dearest friend of Irene, Cindy, Mary, Colleen and Shantele. She was dearly loved and will be deeply  missed by all who knew her.

Visitation Tuesday 3:30 – 7pm...

Sep 18, 2025

Age 63

Beloved wife of Michael P. Parker for 32 years. Loving mother of Ann Cox, Jeff A. Cox, and the late Michael Parker. Cherished grandma of Kaylie, Layla, Jason, Caleb, Parker, Hudson, Kendyl, Aidan, and Kylie. Great-grandma of Luka. Sister of Julie and Tom. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by many friends...

Sep 17, 2025

Kathleen Anne Saatio, a longtime resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 87, after a prolonged illness.

Kathleen was a graduate of Highland Park Nursing School, class of 1958, and subsequently earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Madonna University. Kathleen worked as a nurse, supervisor, and director...

Sep 17, 2025

Age 61

Beloved husband of Florentina. Dear father of Brian, Brandon, Daniel, and Rebeca. Son of the late Costel and Margarata. Brother of Georgeta (Cornel) Chise. Uncle of Christine (Calin) Paniti, Sam (Lori) Chise, Jason (Andreea) Chise and Jessica (Nick) Janco.

Visitation Thursday 6 pm – 8pm. Funeral Service Friday 10 am at the John...

Sep 16, 2025

Age 76

Beloved husband of Brenda for 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Michael, Tim (Jennifer), Kimberly Lester, and Melissa. Cherished Papa of Devin, Kolin Lester, Korall Lester, Keaghan Lester, Kiera Watkins, Brian, Nathan and Kaylee. Brother of Jim (Jackie). Brother-in-law of Kelly Perkins, and Kay Perkins. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Sep 15, 2025

Daniel Earl Wickett, born January 22, 1966, beloved father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025 at the age of 59, surrounded by loved ones.

Dan graduated from Detroit Catholic Central in 1984 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Statistics from the University of Michigan in 1988. Dan spent...

Sep 14, 2025

James New passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia on September 14, 2025, while watching the Lions game.

Husband of 30 years to his wife Maureen New, father to his daughter Tiffany (Nicholas) McCabe. He is also survived by his brother Richard New, and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jimmy is preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2025

Mary Ann Downey, a longtime resident of Garden City, MI, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 90.

Mary Ann was born June 16, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph (Lily) Grzebieniowski and Florence Brown. On September 20, 1952, she married the love of her life, the late Eugene Downey, and...

Sep 14, 2025

Age 93

Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Perry. Grandmother of Victor (Vanessa), and Vincent (Samantha). Great grandmother of Valentino. Sister of Anita (the late Joseph) Liberati.

Visitation Friday 2pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Scripture Service at the  John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Saturday 9...

Sep 14, 2025

Age 84.

Beloved wife of Frank for 62 years.  Loving mom of Frank Jr. (Beth) and Michelle (Jennifer Droelle).  Cherished grandma of Michael Norton and Stephanie Volk.  Adored great-grandma of Brooks and Keeley.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.

Arrangements were handled privately.

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Sep 12, 2025

Bette Ann Mys (nee Wrixon), 85, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on Friday, September 12th, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Morgan Reginald and Catherine Jane Wrixon, and her only sibling, Beverly Jean Ennis. She was the loving wife of Donald for 59½ years and a loving mother to Susan Kay Mys of Canton, Michigan, and Amy Jean...

Sep 12, 2025

Age 61

Loving father of Ronald (Kristie), Anthony (Chyanne), and Terry. Cherished Bumpa of Jaylen, Leia, Ahlana, and Willow. Beloved brother of Sandy, Roger, and Renee. Son of the late Ronald and Janice Kurlak. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, his cats Riggs, Ruben, and Jasper and his dog Nico.

Visitation Wednesday 2...

Sep 11, 2025

Age 86

Beloved husband of Eunice. Dear father of Michelle (Michael) Murphy, Kimberly (Martin) Schramm, & the late Tiffany Roberts. Loving Papa of Stephanie, Melissa, Sean (Kathleen), Kaitlyn (Grant), Matthew, & Mason. Great Papa of Bella and Patrick. Brother of Jerry and Mary Jo.

In state Friday, September 19th, 3pm until family eulogies at 6pm...

Sep 10, 2025

Age 85

Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dearest mother of Rebecca (the late John) Willis, Risa Smith, and the late Robin Martinez, Terrence Smith, Roxanne Koslowski, and Kevin Smith. Dear mother-in-law of Rick Martinez and Melvin Koslowski. Adored grandmother of Jeremy Michael (Lola), Amy, Mia, Karly, Zack (Lisa), Frances (Alan), Crystal (Josh), Heather (Joe), John (David),...

Sep 9, 2025

Age 94

Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Paul (Susan), Hollis Stuart, Laura (Tom) Peterson, and David (Aisulu). Cherished grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Nancy (Bill) Haapala & the late Janet (Richard) Davis.

In 1958, Della joined the Garden City Garden Club, a moment that sparked her...

Sep 8, 2025

Age 81

Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Mark (Sandra). Cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Brandon), Stacey (Nick), and John. Great grandmother of Joey and Lucy. Dear sister of Robert (Doris) Masek, Larry Masek, and the late Jim Masek. Sister-in-law of Joan Masek.

In state Friday, September 12th, 10 am until the 11...