Obituaries

Mar 1, 2021

Chesterine Anne Drabicki was born on April 4, 1924 to Andrew and Eleanor Szymczyk. She was the beloved wife of Henry for 72 years. Loving mother of Candace (Frank) Ordonez and Dale (Nancy) Drabicki. Cherished Nana of Justin, Cristina, Dawn, and Amber. Dear sister of the late Edmund Syzmczyk.

Chesterine worked at the University of Michigan as...

Mar 1, 2021

Age 98

Beloved wife of the late Houssein Salman Maklad. Loving mother of Marie Barada, Ramsey, and the late Tommy. Devoted grandmother of Jeanann (Haysam) Hamid, Hanny (Jamel) Barada, Melissa,Thomas, and Michael Makled. Great grandmother of 9. Sister of Haj Ali Mekled and the late Haj Hassan, Haj Hussein, Haji Fatme, and Haji Zahia.

In...

Feb 27, 2021

Sybil Lee Dowidait, beloved mother of Roger (Heidi) Dowidait, Michael Dowidait, and Ami (Jerry) Seal, and loving nana of Maizi, Zane and Cassidy Seal, died peacefully at home in Riverview, Michigan at the age of 74.

Sybil was born on May 22, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Alma and Henry Martin. She lived happily in Dickson, TN...

Feb 27, 2021

Age 61

Beloved wife of Ken for 42 years. Loving mother of Bradley, Andrew (Carly), and Derrick. Loving sister of Teresa (John) Sydenstricker, Kerry (Jeff) Thaxton, and Jackie Diehl . Dear daughter of Geraldine and the late Wilbert Reining. Soon-to-be first time Gigi of baby Davey, who she lovingly referred to as "Stinkerbell". Geri was a dedicated...

Feb 27, 2021

Beloved husband of Kimberly. Loving father of Sean and Conner. Son of Nancy and the late Michael. Brother of Kevin McDonald.

John retired from Dearborn Public Schools in September 2020.

Family has chosen cremation.  There will be a memorial service at a future date.

Feb 26, 2021

Patrick Thomas Golden, Age 79, of Dearborn Heights. February 26, 2021. Beloved Husband of Susan. Loving Father of Wendy Farrell and Gregg (Lynne) Golden. Cherished Grandpa of Erin and Ryan Golden. Dearest son of the late Catherine and Thomas Golden. Dear brother of Kathlyn Deschnow and the late John Morey. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Burial of Ashes...

Feb 24, 2021

Suarez, Albert of Dearborn, MI. Age 96. February 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving Father of Larry, Robert (Janice), Richard (Carol) and Linda Rauner. Loving Grandpa of Bryan, Anthony, Krystin, Michael, Martin, Rachael and Stephen. Loving Great Grandpa of Kora, Eliza, Brayden, Lyla and Harper.

Feb 23, 2021

Age 94

Beloved husband of the late Juanita. Dear father of Keith (Pat) and Sharon Sissom-Sanders. Grandfather of Cassie Sanders. He was a teacher for 33 years at Farmington Elementary School in Garden City.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm – 7pm. Funeral service Friday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N....

Feb 23, 2021

Age 86

Beloved husband of Kathleen for 66 years. Dear father of Shelly (Michael) Bahr, Craig Swarthout, and Dean (Anna Marie). Grandfather of Erin (Chris) Jones, Megan (Fred) Shier, Lindsey (Drew) Rohde, Alyssa (Lee) Konopka, Michael (Nerissa), and Matthew (Chelssee). Great grandfather of Emma, Freddy, Oliver, and Carter.

Roger was a long time member of...

Feb 23, 2021

Age 68.

Loving dad of Cheryl Klinski and Stephen Heard. Cherished Papa Heard of Phoebe Klinski. Beloved son of Kathryn and the late Charles. Dearest brother of Shelley (the late Pat) Abare, Kathy (Tim) Rath and the late Bob. Dear brother-in-law of Lisa. Adored uncle of Erica (Al), Patrick (Lacey), Melissa (Scott), Angela, Aaron, and Aiden. Best...

Feb 22, 2021

Rosemary Pawlak was married to the love of her life, Babe, for 59 years.  Rosemary was a mother of four children and their spouses (Gerry & Lesley, Judy & Mike, Janey & Stan, Jim & Cindy);  a grandmother of nine (Deanne, Scott & Meagan, Maria & Mike, Jessica & Alex, Rachel & Caleb, Michael & Nevena, Joe, Janelle and...

Feb 21, 2021

Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Wilkes.  Loving mom of Kathy (Byrne Solberg) Wilkes, Tim (Debra) Wilkes, Martha (John) MacDonald, and David (Ann) Wilkes.  Cherished grandmother of Sajen, Chandley, Zachary, Bethany, Crystal, Sandra, Luke, Margaret, Katherine and the late Emily.  Adored grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 2.  She was very dearly loved and...

Feb 21, 2021

Age 86

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann for 61 years. Loving father of Kenneth, John (Susan), Kim (Gene) Montayne and Cheryl (Stephen) Roberts. Loving grandpa of Michael, Stephen, David (Brittni), Jason, and Amber. Great grandpa of Hannah. Brother of Jean Berry and Norma Macklin.

Private services were held.

Feb 20, 2021

Age 95

Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving father of Mary Pat (Greg) Horton, Melanie (Steve Chabala) Ornatowski, Barbara Stupyra, Bernadette (Michael) Cundiff, and Geraldine (Michael) Ornatowski-Roy. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 10 with 2 on the way. Dear brother of 5 and the late Rose.

Visitation Wednesday 2:30-7pm with a...

Feb 19, 2021

Samuel T. Magna, nee Major, the adopted son of Helen and Tom Magna, passed away suddenly on February 12, just short of his 67th birthday. He leaves behind an older sister, Pat (Magna) Hardy, brother-in-law Tom and four nieces, Lisa, Lanie, Leslie and Liz.

His is the classic story of a shy, sensitive, sweet youngster who, as...

Feb 17, 2021

Sophie Kendra, Age 93, of Dearborn Heights. February 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Mary Jane (the late Stanley) Baker, Susan Monday, Martin (Susan) Kendra and Angela (Darren) Proctor. Devoted loving Grandmother to seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Devoted daughter of Valentine & Mary (nee-Brach) Jarosz. Sophie was 8th of 9 children and dear...

Feb 16, 2021

Age 85

Beloved husband of Patsey for 43 years. Loving father of Keith (Wendy), Judy (John) Gorenflo, Kelly (Keith ) Wells, and the late Julie. Grandfather of Shelby and Raymond.

Visitation Monday 12 pm- 4:00 pm. Funeral Service the 4:00 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd.,...

Feb 13, 2021

Age 64.

Loving husband of Lisa for 26 wonderful years. Caring brother of Daniel Stecker, Tracey Stecker, and Tammey Romanini. Devoted uncle of Matthew, Niklaus, LaToria (Darien), Ryan, and Ricky. Dear great uncle of Lucy, Asher, and Jones. Edd was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many relatives, friends and especially his faithful companion Morgan....

Feb 12, 2021

Age 65.

Beloved husband of Aurelia Maxine Martin. Loving father of Kelly (Huguens) Gustanar, Edie (Jim) Smith, David (Marcie) Fracassa, Robert (Dwayne Thompson) Fracassa, Christa Fracassa and the late Linda Fracassa. Cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 5.

Visitation Wednesday 11am until the 12pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Feb 9, 2021

Age 74

Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Heather (Kirk) Lanam, Angela (Scott) Creech and Jennifer (Andrew) Sevald. Grandfather of Nathan, Natalie, Claudia, and Theodore. Brother of Elaine Sheils. Uncle of Melanie.

Roger retired in 2007 after 42 years at the Ford Motor Co. Livonia Transmission.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests...