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Lydia I. Maurer

Lydia I. Maurer

Feb 1, 2021

Age 85

Lydia Maurer, of Livonia, Michigan left this life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of February 1, 2021 at Regency in Canton, Michigan. Cremation took place privately earlier this year.

In 1935, Lydia was born to Emil Ulrich and Johanna Christiana Baier in Nuremburg, Germany. Lydia was predeceased by...

Rita R. Morozow

Rita R. Morozow

Jan 31, 2021

Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mom of Karen (Greg Hallock) Morozow, Mike Morozow, and the late Steve Morozow. Dear mother-in-law of Ailsa Morozow. Cherished grandma of Kelsey (Brendan) Burbrink, Colton Morozow, and Mariah (Brent) McDonald. Adored great grandmother of Lily McDonald and Alexander Burbrink. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Gabriela Popa

Gabriela Popa

Jan 30, 2021

Age 51

Loving wife of Liviu for 27 wonderful years. Proud mother of Delia and Ana-Maria. Dearest Bunica of Matthew Greene. Beloved daughter of of Veronica and the late Nicolae Miclea. Caring sister of Nelu and Sorin Miclea. She will be deeply missed by many loving family members and friends.

Visitation Tuesday 3 pm –...

Vernon Willard Fahrenkrug

Vernon Willard Fahrenkrug

Jan 29, 2021

Age 91

Beloved husband of the late Arline. Loving dad of Leslie (Selbino) Calip and Suzanne (James) Mayer. Cherished grandpa of Alexander Parr, LaRessa (Bryan) Wong, Vincent (Heather) Mayer, Bridget Calip and Malia Calip. Adored great grandfather of 5 great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Ione Fahrenkrug. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by...

Pat Jackson

Pat Jackson

Jan 29, 2021

Age 96.

Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Jackson.  Loving mom of Michael (Rhonda) Jackson, Bruce (Debbie) Jackson and Richard (Nancy) Jackson.  Cherished grandma of Rusty Jackson, Chris Jackson, Becky (Jim Helka) Jackson and Jeff Welch.  Adored great-grandma of Lexie Helka.  Dear sister of Diane (John) Gorney and the late Charles and Etta Mae Tupancy.  She...

Mildred Cislo

Mildred Cislo

Jan 28, 2021

Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 3, 1930, to Michael and Anna Kopcha, Mildred Anna was one of 5 children. A graduate of Wayne State University, and member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Mildred held a Master's in Special Education, teaching for 36 years (1953-1989) at Logan School in Detroit.

On November 21, 1953, Mildred married Casimer...

Charlie Thornsberry

Charlie Thornsberry

Jan 28, 2021

Age 82.

Beloved husband of Mary Lou for 56 wonderful years. Loving father of Ellis (Cindy), Willa Dean (Rick) Allen, Thelma Jean (Tim) Osborne and Charlie Jr (Athaga Johnson). Charlie is also survived by numerous grandchildren.

Visitation Monday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Linda Ruth Gossett

Linda Ruth Gossett

Jan 28, 2021

Age 67.

Beloved wife of the late Dennis Gossett. Loving mother of Holly Gossett and Tina (Sean) Leonard. Cherished grandmother of Riley. Dear sister of William (Deborah) Wilkie, Ronald (Heidi) Wilkie and the late David Wilkie. Adored sister-in-law of Loretta Wilkie.

She was a proud parent and volunteer of the Wayne-Westland Special Olympics. She loved...

Lila Tobias

Lila Tobias

Jan 28, 2021

Age 83

Loving mother of Michael, Mark and the late Jeffrey. Devoted grandma of Sharon Mae, Adam and Olivia. Caring great grandma of Megan, Ashtin, and Keatin Bradley. Proud sister of Selma (the late Charles) Williams, Pam (John) Daunter and the late Herman (Beverly) Attie.

She will be deeply missed by  many nieces and nephews....

Joseph P. Schirrick

Joseph P. Schirrick

Jan 26, 2021

Age 92

Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Rebecca 'Becci' (Robert Woodside), Cecilia 'Ceal' (James Gough) and the late Paul (Wendy). Grandfather of Aja, Xavier, Joseph, Dale, Dane, Dylan, Carol, Abby, Doug and Ivan. Great grandfather of Ivy, Drake, Griffin, Eli, Lenora, Holden and Lucy Luu. Brother of Don (Karen) Schirrick, Cecile Baatz and Carol Laier....

Helen Piwowar

Helen Piwowar

Jan 24, 2021

Age 94

Beloved wife of the late Walter. Mother of Gordon (Cynthia), Karen (Michael) Kiker, Martin (Janice), Susan (Joe) Burch, Jean Ann (Donald) Welker and the late Allen (Gayle). Grandmother of Mike Jr., Kezia, Nate, Chris, Alex, Emily, Kevin, Zachary, Noah, Elena, Matthew, Eric, Nicole, Robyn and Scott. Great grandmother of Mackenzie, Kennedy, Jonathan, Maddie, Jayden, Natalie,...

Craig Raymond Kroll

Craig Raymond Kroll

Jan 24, 2021

Craig Raymond Kroll, 70, beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Sarah (Corey) Houston, and Katie. Cherished Grandfather, also known as "Papo" of Quinn Houston. Craig was a "family man" in every sense of the word. He was so proud of his family, and they were the center of his life at all times. He was a wonderful husband...

Thomas Britt

Thomas Britt

Jan 23, 2021

Age 64

He will be deeply missed by his loving daughter Riley and her mother Edie. Caring poppy of Luna, Lillian and Darius. Brother of James (Dennis Mazurek), Linda Brown, Bobby (Sharon), and the late Larry, and Donnie. Brother in law of Linda Costa Britt. Uncle of Jaminda Britt-Springer (Brian), and Esmin (Sara) Britt.

Tom...

Allan Schulz

Allan Schulz

Jan 22, 2021

Age 85

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends, especially at church.

Visitation Friday 1 pm - 7 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Burial will take place on Monday 10am at Oakland Hills Cemetery

Memorials suggested to Kiwanis Club of Dearborn....

Ronald Wayne Watterson

Ronald Wayne Watterson

Jan 21, 2021

Ronald Wayne Watterson. Age 36. Ron passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Ron is survived by his children; Gavin, Liam, and Jordan. Loving son of Janice Watterson and the late James Brady. Brother of the late Julie Hess. He is also survived by his half-sister, Julie Arnett and half-brother Ron Brady. Dear brother-in-law of Todd Hess. Dearest Uncle...

Mark James Fox

Mark James Fox

Jan 21, 2021

Age 72.

Beloved husband of Betty for 47 years. Loving father of Austyn (Tony) Corey and Marty (Matt Harris) Fox. Cherished grandfather of Vincent. Dear brother of Denise (Tom) Jozwiak, James (Bridget) and Karl. Special thanks to his long-standing primary physician, Gerald E. Turlo, MD.

Visitation Sunday 2-7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Michael Anthony Beafore

Michael Anthony Beafore

Jan 21, 2021

Age 53

Beloved husband of 10 years to Teresa. Loving father of Michael. Treasured son of Louis and the late Vera. Nephew of Uncle Tony of Phoenix, Aunt Catherine of Orlando, Aunt Mary of San Diego and the late Aunt May.  Cousin of Derek, Kim, and Patrick. Dear son-in-law of Alessandro and Elda Silvestri. Dear brother-in-law of...

Benny Dorenzo

Benny Dorenzo

Jan 20, 2021

Age 89.

Treasured husband of the late Evelyn. Beloved father of Debra (Bob Merchant) Myers, David (Carin) and Kimberly Boudreau. Cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 10.

Visitation Wednesday 3-7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In State Thursday...

Tim Sinclair Nelson

Tim Sinclair Nelson

Jan 20, 2021

Age 63.

Loving father of Jody, Melissa (Josh) Glenn, and Cameron (Shannon). Proud grandfather of Ezra. Beloved cousin of Mariann Pilibosian.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

Goebel Ann Barry

Goebel Ann Barry

Jan 19, 2021

Goebel Ann Barry, 80, of Tonopah, AZ, passed away, surrounded by her sister, Georgia Cheek and caregiver, Amanda on January 19, 2021 after a valiant battle with a long illness.  Goebel's devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

The world welcomed Goebel  on January...

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