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Robert J. Kundrat

Robert J. Kundrat

Aug 31, 2021

Age 23

Beloved son of Albert and Diane. Loving grandson of Helen Glaszek. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.  He was a gentle, kind and polite young man and will be dearly missed by all who knew him, even his dog Bruno.

Visitation Monday 2pm – 7pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30am...

Karal Jean Tilley

Karal Jean Tilley

Aug 31, 2021

Age 75

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Kurt, Keith (Michelle), and the late Kimberly Jean Tranchida. Mother-in-law of Dan Tranchida. Loving grandmother of Adriana, Christopher, Justin, Jayson, Merisa, Mark, Austin, Joyce and Merle. Great grandmother of Mark Jr. Sister of Merlyn (Richard) Perman, Cassie (Diane) Procter and Ruthann (the late Rich) Procter.

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Joseph John Pretko

Joseph John Pretko

Aug 31, 2021

Joseph John Pretko Jr. "Joey". Age 41. Joey passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Loving Dad of Aidan. Dearest Son of Joseph (Renate) Pretko Sr. and Elaine (James) Dace. Cherished brother of Kristin (Chris) Bott. Grandson of Walter (the late Anna) Pretko and the late Edward and Dolores Zukosky. Step-father of Danielle and Brittni. Step-brother of Jamie (Robert),...

Eilene Koenig

Eilene Koenig

Aug 29, 2021

On August 29, 2021, Eileen Koenig passed away peacefully at home, in her sleep surrounded by her family. She was 89 years old. A lifelong Michigan native, Eileen grew up in St. Clair and later relocated to Detroit and then Dearborn where she raised her eight children with the love of her life Donald Koenig. Despite her large family,...

Pamela Kay Duke

Pamela Kay Duke

Aug 28, 2021

Age 68

Pam has gone to meet her parents, Genevieve and Richard Duke in heavenly peace. Beloved mother to Phillip (Jen) Amburgey and Sean (Hollie) Amburgey. Loving grandmother to Brooklyn Amburgey, Brayden Amburgey, and Jenna Schaffer. Dear sister to Gary Duke, Kevin Duke, Brent Duke, and Lynn (John) Jednak. Friend to many and smiling face behind the...

Joan E. Schroka

Joan E. Schroka

Aug 27, 2021

Age 79.

Beloved wife of 58 years to Kenneth. Loving mother of Kim (Dennis) Dailey, David (Beth) and Mark (Tammie). Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Kaylyn, Olivia, Adam, Kyle, Nicholas and Lindsey. Adored great grandmother of Aubry and Harlow. Dear sister of Gene Noirot and Larry (Ann) Noirot.

Memorial Visitation Saturday 2pm until the 6:30pm Memorial...

Don Beavis

Don Beavis

Aug 26, 2021

Age 90.

Beloved husband of the late Helen and the late Kathryn. Dear father of Brenda (Lennie) Kruszewski, Sandra Noonan and Steven. Devoted Grandfather of Jimmy Frye, Sarah (Josh) Kaser, Addison (Kate), Lynsey (Brian) Goodwin, Alyssa Pearce, Kaitlyn Noonan, Melissa and Amanda Quasunella. Treasured great grandfather of 6 and 1 on the way. Dear brother of Muriel...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Margaret Smith. Age 93. Margaret passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Smith. Loving Mother of Mark (Emma), Terence (Michele), Robert (Lihui), Philip and Margaret. Cherished Grandmother of Joanne (Jeanette), Caroline (Paul), Joseph, Terence, Madeleine, Charlotte, Abigail (Alex), Taylor, Samantha, Markie (Mark), Alexis, Shelby, and Dongyu. Great Grandmother of Alice, Greta, Quinn, Oz...

Joan Norman

Joan Norman

Aug 25, 2021

Age 80

Beloved wife to the late Carl for 28 years. Devoted mother of David (Stephanie), Michael (Gerri) and the late Elizabeth Dunn. Adored grandmother of Alexandra, Danielle, Matthew, Nicholas, Sean, Lindsay and Robert. Cherished great grandmother of Christian, Christopher, Leo and Elizabeth.

Visitation Sunday 12:30 pm until the 5 pm Funeral Service at the...

Charlene Ditzek

Charlene Ditzek

Aug 25, 2021

Age 74

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom of Danielle (Larry) Spears. Cherished MeeMee of Marissa (Jacob), Tatum (Brandon), and Kegan. Adored great-MeeMee of Corali Tegan, and Nevaeh. Dear sister of Carol (the late Jim) Currie, Jolene (the late Keith) Gubert and Sharon (Ray) LaBusch. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Sharon Lynn Owen

Sharon Lynn Owen

Aug 25, 2021

Sharon Lynn Owen, age 80, passed on to heavenly repose on August 25, 2021. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gary C. Owen.Loving mother of Michael Patrick Owen.Devoted daughter of the late William Patrick Harkins and Wilma Maxine Woods Harkins and dearest sister of her late brothers, Dennis Patrick (late Elizabeth), Donald R. and Michael R. Harkins. Sharon...

Frank Mattis

Frank Mattis

Aug 25, 2021

FRANK LOUIS MATTIS (94) born October 7, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, son of Frank T. Mattis and Mary (Millon).  Frank served in WWII as an Army Tech-Sgt. from 1945-1946.  He married Florence Briolat of Ubly, Michigan on February 9, 1948.   He graduated from U of D College with a BS-Finance Degree in 1951.  Frank worked in finance and purchasing...

Schrefia Chahine (Nee: Aossey)

Schrefia Chahine (Nee: Aossey)

Aug 24, 2021

Age 94

Beloved mother of Edward 'Sam' (Marcia) Shama. Grandmother of Scott, Christopher and Jesse. Sister of Sylvia Glaser, and the late Abraham Aossey, Fanny Dein, William Aossey, Emmett Aossey, Mike Aossey and Selma Sayed. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In state Thursday 12 pm until the 1 pm Funeral Service at the...

David Steve Kuritz

David Steve Kuritz

Aug 24, 2021

David Steve Kuritz. Age 62. David passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Loving father of David (Kimberly) Kuritz Jr., Kelly (Rom)Feijoo and Sherry Kuritz. Cherished grandpa of Austin, Makayla, Hannah, Olivia, Mariah, Landon, Liam and Aubree. Great grandpa of Carson and Braxton. Dearest son of the late Dennis and Wanda Kuritz. Dear brother of Doreen (Ron) Pierce and...

Larry M. Lewis

Larry M. Lewis

Aug 23, 2021

Age 74

Beloved husband of Margie. Loving father of Michael (Angie). Cherished papa of Tatumn, Tyler and Tanner. Dear brother-in-law of Andrea and Tony. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed all his friends who ride free.

Visitation Monday from 11am – 5 pm at the John N. Santeiu...

Joe E. Hay Jr.

Joe E. Hay Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

Age 52

Beloved husband of Sabrina for 10 years. Loving father of Joe III, Nicolas Gonzalez, Lucas Gonzalez and the late Abby Hay. Dear brother of Keith (Jennifer), and Gail. Uncle of Brian Brubaker, Amanda Hay, Alexis Brubaker, Brendan Hay, Zac Hay, Jack Hay, Miranda Carranza, and Guadalupe Carranza. He was dearly loved and will be deeply...

Robert 'Bob' Savage

Robert 'Bob' Savage

Aug 21, 2021

Age 85

Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Dear father of Bobbie (John) Monti, Andy (Karen), Dawn (Charley) Hallman and Christopher.  Loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 2. He will be deeply missed by many other family members and friends.

Visitation Wednesday, 2 pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at...

Sue Legel

Sue Legel

Aug 21, 2021

Age 84

Beloved mother of Dorothy Lewis, Suzy (Jeff) Sanders, and Marion (Von) Williams. Loving grandmother of Nina Bulford, Gregory Paquette, Martin 'West' Lewis, Bryan Lewis, Corey Sanders, Tarren Williams and the late Fallon Wise. Proud great grandmother of many. Sister of Norman Orsette and Florence Webster. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by...

Ibraham I. Ahmed

Ibraham I. Ahmed

Aug 21, 2021

Age 71.

Beloved husband of Julie. Adored father of Jason (Jessica) Ahmed, Daniel Jernigan and the late Crystal Ahmed. Cherished grandfather of Justin Ahmed, Ryli Jernigan, Jaylen Zanger, Jackson Ahmed, Jamie Ahmed, Alicia Hinojosa, Ricardo Hinojosa, Aliya Hinojosa and Shane Stegg.

Visitation Monday 10am until the 12pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu &...

Douglas N. Wright

Douglas N. Wright

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Douglas N. Wright, age 90, of Bell Buckle, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at his home under the loving care and comfort of his family and Hospice Compassus. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 at Santeiu & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Michigan.  Burial will be after the ceremony. The family will...

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