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Donald 'Don' Pruden

Donald 'Don' Pruden

Oct 18, 2021

Age 99

Beloved husband of the late Kathryn. Dear father of Diane, David (Mary Ann), Richard (the late Ann), Douglas (the late Brenda), and Kevin (Sandra). Grandfather of Hope (Don) Bragg, Kevin (Amy) Pruden, Kirk (Jamie) Pruden, Christopher (Sung) Pruden, William (Michelle) Pruden and Rebecca Pruden. Great grandfather of 15 and great great grandfather of 1. Brother...

George Dan

George Dan

Oct 16, 2021

Age 68.

Beloved husband of Georgeana. Loving father of George Daniel and Sarah Also survived by children with the late Maria Dan Emanuel (Narcisa), Maria (Daniel) Bejenariu, David (Tabita), Samuel (Anna), Lydia (Dorin) Cacau, Timothy (Ileana), Martha (Florin) Cacau, John (Deborah), Anna (Steven) Bonas, Joshua, Adored grandfather of 64 grandchildren.

Dear brother of Ioan, Vasile,...

Herbert H. Harthun

Herbert H. Harthun

Oct 14, 2021

Age 98.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Christine (Jess) Shough, and Herb (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Richard (Megan Stupar) Stamper, Daniel Stamper, Zachary Harthun, and Benjamin Harthun. Adored great grandfather of James, Emmet, Grace and Tara. Dear brother of Eunice Fischer and Luther Harthun. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Walter Lypka

Walter Lypka

Oct 14, 2021

Age 91

Beloved husband of the late Stephanie. Devoted Partner of Gwen Bylo. Dear father of Donna (Steve) Wolfe and Lydia (David) Hultgren. Grandfather of Stefanie (Zachary) Bohart. Great grandfather of Sofie Bohart. Brother of the late Michael. Brother-in-law of Dolores Lypka. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Walter was of Ukrainian descent, born...

Matthew Scott Bell

Matthew Scott Bell

Oct 13, 2021

Matthew Scott Bell. Age 45. Matthew Passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Beloved son of Susan and the late Scott M. Bell. Loving brother of Brian Bell. Dearest nephew of Regan & Janet West, Paul & Nanette Dudek, Peggy Dudek, Dave & Donna Bell and Mark & Elizabeth Bell. Matthew will also be remembered by many cousins and...

Conrad Schwebs

Conrad Schwebs

Oct 13, 2021

Age 86

Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Philip (Cindy), Debra (Mike) Nagle, Angela (James) Evans, and the late Donna Kaye Schwebs. Loving grandfather of Fred, Paul, Krystal (Todd), Shannon, Alex, Dominic, Tony, Christopher and Theresa and great grandfather of Emma, Ethan, Franklin, Chase, Keegan and Jaxon. Brother of Ralph and the late Allen and Clarence....

Cynthia Avigne Condon

Cynthia Avigne Condon

Oct 11, 2021

A fighter to the very end, surrounded by her loving husband and children, our beautiful and beloved wife and mother went to be with the Lord in the late evening hours of October 11, 2021. Cindee was the adored and cherished wife of Daniel, and devoted mother of Dewey, Sarah (Matt), Allyson (Ricky), and Ashley (Nick). She loved being...

Arthur E. Knott

Arthur E. Knott

Oct 10, 2021

Age 85

Beloved husband of the late Theresa for 59 years. Loving father of Craig, Brian (Kim), Cynthia (the late Sean) Keenan, and the late Darren. Devoted grandfather of Patrick, Shelby, Cameron, Grayson, McKena, Hunter, and Connor. Great grandfather of 7. Brother of Jim (Marcia). He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Thomas Stempniak

Thomas Stempniak

Oct 10, 2021

Age 78

Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Lisa Stempniak, Sandy Stempniak, Paula (Robert) Henika, and Tom Stempniak. Brother of Eileen (the late Joe) Koza, and the late Louise (Frank) Koza, and Leo Stempniak. Son of the late Peter & Martha Stempniak.

Memorial gathering Saturday, November 6th, 2021 9:30am until the 10:00 am Funeral...

Michael Joseph Chavez

Michael Joseph Chavez

Oct 10, 2021

Age 71

Beloved husband of Pamela for 44 years. Loving step-father of Kenneth (Lesa) Becker. Grandfather of Stephanie Becker. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Mr. Chavez will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery as a proud Navy Veteran on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:30pm.

Joan E. Herrington

Joan E. Herrington

Oct 6, 2021

Age 87

Beloved mother of Elizabeth, Paul (Ruthanne), and Martha (Mike) Robertson. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Robyn), Kristen (Carlos), Amanda, Heather, Jeremiah, and Maddie. Great grandmother of Eisol, Eaden, Euan, and Connor. Sister of Alice Steffe.

Memorial Service Saturday, November 6, 2021, 1:00 pm at Garden City Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers,...

Mary Irwin

Mary Irwin

Oct 6, 2021

Age 86

Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Pete and John. Grandmother of Jacob and Kevin. Sister of the late Peter Hughes and Mena Foster. Aunt of Dominic, Marita (Cormac), Rachel, Elizabeth, Eileen and Deirdre.

Visitation Sunday 2pm – 7pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Patsy Olweean

Patsy Olweean

Oct 5, 2021

Age 88

Beloved wife of the late Adam. Dear sister of the late Joyce. Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Graveside service will be Thursday 1 pm at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to...

Richard 'Bubb' Ritchie

Richard 'Bubb' Ritchie

Oct 5, 2021

Age 46

Loving father of Austen, Chase, and Tayler. Beloved son of Pamela and the late Dennis. Dear brother of Larry (Debbie), and Michael (Kim). Nephew of Craig (Amy) Potter.

Laura A Ryba

Laura A Ryba

Oct 5, 2021

Age 69

Beloved wife of Gerald. Dear mother of Scott (Carol) James, Lori (Ron) Denton, Anthony Ryba, and Derek Ryba. Grandmother of Shelby, Aiden, Jackson, Sarah, Taylor, Mathew, Madison and Alexis. Sister of Ernest (the late Barbara) Shaw and George (Terri) Shaw.

She will be missed by many other family members and friends.

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Maria Polocoser

Maria Polocoser

Oct 4, 2021

Age 71

Beloved wife of Valerian. Dear mother of Daniella (Gary) Calhoun, Adrian (Ligia), Daniel (Persida), Michelle (Ben) Fazecas, Florin (Becky), David, Chris, Beatrice, Marcel (Bianca), Gabi, and the late Alina. Also survived by many grandchildren.

Visitation Thursday 6pm -8:30pm. In state Friday 10 am until the 11 am Funeral Service at Alleluia Romanian Pentecostal...

Paul R. Morales

Paul R. Morales

Oct 3, 2021

Age 73

Beloved husband of Lydia. Dear father of Paul II (Lisa), Carlos, and Manuel (Carmen). Grandfather of Brittany Korpi, Delfino Morales, Gavin Morales, Jalen Morales and Esai Morales. Great grandfather of Nova.

Visitation Monday 2pm – 7 pm with 5 pm Eulogies and 6 pm Military Honors at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Dennis Carter

Dennis Carter

Oct 2, 2021

Age 57

Loving father of Anthony and Ryan. Beloved son of Charles and the late Betty. Dear brother of Charlie (Mary), Janis (Doug Foreman) Spears, Carol (Tom) Balfour, David (Renee) and the late Joyce Carter. Uncle of Kevin Spears, Jeffrey Spears, Justin Carter, Amanda Carter, Brian Balfour, and Lori Haberland.

Visitation Thursday  11am – 1...

Joanne C. Shankin

Joanne C. Shankin

Oct 2, 2021

Age 73.

Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Jennifer (Scott) Burek. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan and Katelyn. Adored sister of Tom (Debbie) Redoutey, Fran (the late Carol) Redoutey, Barb (Dwayne) Morton, Renee (Kevin) Percin and the late Chuck Redoutey. Sister in law of Pamela Redoutey. Treasured aunt of many.

Visitation Thursday 2-7pm with a...

Jeffrey Allen Lee

Jeffrey Allen Lee

Oct 1, 2021

Age 51. Devoted father of Jarid Latham, Jaidin, Jais, Chubbs, and Charlie. Brother of Jim. Uncle of Stephanie. 4~Ever and Always Melody.

Visitation Tuesday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Wednesday 12pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Memorials suggested to the...

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