Obituaries

Geraldine P. Lanci

Jun 16, 2025

Age 61

Beloved wife of Daniel. Loving mother of Rebecca (Aaron) Ozimek and Samantha (Tim Metzler). Cherished daughter of the late Ivor and Mary Mullins. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Rita Lanci. Adored sister of Eileen (Michael) Kowall, Marian (Brendan) Battersby, Barbara (Steve) Conlan, Rose (Kevin) Butkovich, Sheila (Robert) Malkowski and Diane (Quentin) Bruce. Also survived by...

Jeannette May Kowal

Jun 15, 2025

Age 86

Dear mother of Troy (Michael) Amen, Todd, Jeff, Jennifer (John), and the late Jamie. Sister of the late John.

Visitation Saturday 1 pm until the 6 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home.

Family suggests memorials to Angela Hospice

Michael Joseph "Canuck" Laliberte

Jun 14, 2025

Michael Joseph 'Canuck' Laliberte,  age 65, passed with grace surrounded by family on Saturday, 14 June. A man who shaped the infrastructure of our time, his greatest legacy remains in the wisdom, generosity, and compassion he bestowed in the wake of his many travels. Beloved husband of Lise for 43 years. Loving dad to Christian Francis (Rebecca) and Olive...

Thomas Anderson

Jun 13, 2025

Tom Anderson was the love of my life. On Friday June 13th, he died after a hard-fought battle from complications after Aortic Valve replacement surgery.

Tom was born August 21st 1953 to Tom and Dorothy Anderson. He has two half siblings, Richard Anderson (deceased), Sherri Anderson, two step siblings Judy Billington and John Neil, niece Debbie Rioux,...

Mike Walewski

Jun 13, 2025

Age 68

Mike was born in Dearborn, MI and was one of 7 kids.  He grew up surrounded by lots of family and enjoyed spending time with his brothers, sisters, cousins, etc.  While he loved going out in the backyard or to the park to play sports with his brothers, he also spent time playing barbies with...

Hattie Grace English

Jun 8, 2025

Hattie Grace English, of Inkster, MI passed away peacefully June 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and adventure.

Born in North Versailles, Pennsylvania, Grace pursued her passion for education early in life, attending Cheyney State University and later earning her master's degree in Elementary Education from Eastern Michigan University. She dedicated her career to...

Faye Myers

Jun 7, 2025

Age 97.

Beloved wife of the late Austin L., Jr. Loving mother of Roger (Tamala), Gary (Monica), and James (Jennifer).  Cherished grandmother of Patrick (Amber), Matthew (Jessica), Chelsie (Neal) Estep, Andrew, Emily (Adam) Ferrara, Andy (Emily) Castilleja, Isaac (Hannah) Mota, Marcus Mota, David, and Samantha.  Adored great-grandma of Emma, Henrik, Niklas, Avery, Everly, Austin, Lilly, Maya, Diego,...

Irene Madaj

Jun 7, 2025

Age 100.

Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Bridget (James) McCarty, Jacqueline (Daniel) Moylan, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Whing, and Philip (Diane). Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Sarah), Elizabeth, Christopher (Cassie), Jill (Troy), Kelsey, Matthew (Danielle), Eric, and Kayla (Joey).  Adored great-grandma of Lily, Walt, Savannah, Jordyn, and Madison.  She was dearly loved and will be deeply...

Mary C. Megenity

Jun 5, 2025

Age 94

Beloved wife of the late Richard for 68 years. Loving mother of Valerie (Brad) Belcher, Gerald, and Janine (Ramesh) Iyer. Cherished grandmother of Brandy, Bradley (Siria), Katrina (Joe), Rachel (Christopher), Genevieve, Matthew, Joseph (Kaila), Neena (Benjamin), Reyka (Nick). Great grandmother of Savannah, Landon, Samantha, Logan, Preston, Bryson, Matthew, Michael, Malachi, Charlie, and Milani. Dear sister...

Paul Allan Kilgore

Jun 5, 2025

Paul Allan Kilgore of Inkster MI, passed away on June 5, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1952, in Wayne County, MI.  Beloved husband of Bonnie for 39 years.  Son of Gloria (the late Paul Emmett) Kilgore. Father of Brandi (Chris) Oswalt and Amber (Jason) Hamovitz. Stepfather of Dawn Alford and Daniel Alford. Grandfather of Alyssa, Brook, and...

Barbara Ann Holland

Jun 3, 2025

Age 82.

Loving mom of Chris (Lori) Essary and Anngilene Essary-Lynch.  Cherished grandma of Nick (Chjana), Alex, Andrew (Chayla), Madeline, and the late Caitlin and Christopher.  Dear sister of Alex Guziel, Michael (Annie) Guziel, and the late Rosalie Guziel.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed, especially by Pat.

Private family services...

Margaret Gonzales

Jun 2, 2025

Age 96

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Frank Jr, James, Catherine, Dennis (Paula), Gary (Diane) and Philip (Laura). Grandmother of 15. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Jessie, Premo, and Tanny Flores (all predeceased).

Visitation Sunday 2-8:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. evening Rosary. Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the John...

Elizabeth "Betty" Elm

Jun 1, 2025

Age 91.

Beloved wife of the late John for 48 wonderful years. Loving mother of Eric, Margo (Steve) Wos, and Brian (Susan). Dearest grandma of Kevin (Hillary) Wos, Jenna Wos, Scott (Kelly) and Eric. Great grandma of Harrison, Kennedy and one on the way.

Cremation has taken place privately.

John Roman Gajda

Jun 1, 2025

Age 81

Beloved husband of Vivian.

Loving father of Karen (John) Browning, Patricia (Gary) Jackson and John (Lisa) Gajda.

Cherished grandfather of Jessica Marino, Aryn (Doug) Manni, Buddy Jackson, Angela Browning, Alexis (Jim) Gregory, Katelyn (Alex Potter) Gajda, Ashley Gajda and Hunter Gajda.

Adored great grandfather of Johnathan Jackson, Kyleigh Beasley,...

Theresa R. Bjerk

Jun 1, 2025

Age 89.

Beloved wife of the late Louis Edward. Dear mother of Michael (Kathryn), Mark (the late Julie), and Deborah. Cherished grandma of Sarah (Dan), Mark and Megan Bjerk, John and Zachary Martin. Adored great-grandmother of Mackenzie, Ava, Madison, Isabella, and Jacob. Loving sister of Cathy, and the late Genevieve (Fred), and Rosemary (Sam). She will be...

Elena Cociuba

May 31, 2025

Age 84.

Beloved wife of the late Simion.  Loving mother of Camil (Florica), Camelia and Calin (Alina).  Cherished grandmother of Joe, Jewel, Camelia (Jon Joseph), Alex, and Aiden.  Adored great-grandmother of Cecelia.

Visitation Wednesday from 2pm until the time of the Saracusta at 7 pm.  Funeral Services Thursday at 11 am at the John N....

James J. O'Brien, Jr.

May 30, 2025

Age 93 of Inkster, MI

Jim was dearly loved as a husband, father, brother, Grandpa and Gpa. He was proceeded in death by his parents, James J. O'Brien and Kathleen O'Brien, Mary Kay, his wife of 65 years, son Timothy K. O'Brien (Mig), brother Gene (Kathy) O'Brien, and sister Maureen (Paul) Timar.

Jim is survived...

Cristian Gheordunescu

May 30, 2025

Age 77

Beloved husband of Gabriela for almost 35 years. Loving father of Elizabeth (Elias Pittos) and George Gheordunescu. Cherished grandfather/ "Bucu" of Christos Gabriel and the late Eirini. Dear brother of Silvia Costea. Dear uncle of Christian (Kelly) Costea and Alina (Matthew) Behrens. Great uncle of Emma Costea and Bianca and Ariana Behrens. He was dearly...

Allyson Marie Todd

May 28, 2025

Age 64

Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Shelby (Joe) Stogiera, and the late Jacob. Cherished sister of Larry, Trudy, Sue, and the late Lynn, Mark, Ronnie, and Wayne. Devoted dog mom of Thelma. Daughter of the late Ray and Mary Ruth Hanchett. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces,...

Marilyn Alma Turner

May 27, 2025

Marilyn Alma Turner (née Staffig), age 76, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, in Westland, Michigan.  Born on July 24, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, Marilyn lived a life marked by warmth, dedication to family, and simple joys.

Marilyn was the beloved daughter of Alfonse and Justine (née Klopschinski) Staffig.  She grew up in Garden City attending...