Obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Myron Zerger, Teacher and Lifelong Peace Activist, Dies at 91 On April 3rd, 1974 an F5 tornado tore through the heart of Zenia, Ohio, killing 33 people and injuring more than 1300, destroying or damaging more than 1400 buildings. Within hours Brethren Disaster Ministries called for volunteers. Myron Zerger received the call in Dearborn MI. Without fuss nor fanfare,...

Jan 4, 2021

Age 84

Teresa died peacefully at home on January 4, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.  She was the middle child of seven children born to Helen and William Montgomery Smith. Originally from Kentucky she moved to Michigan at an early age and lived there the rest of her life. She started her family when she was very young and had...

Jan 3, 2021

Age 80

Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Cheryl Rujan and David (DeAnna). Cherished grandfather of Eric, Justin, Taylor and Joshua.  He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, other family members and dear friends.

A private funeral service will be held.

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

Jan 2, 2021

Age 97

Beloved husband of the late Anna. Dear father of Maria (John Maraldo) Greco and John (Mary) Greco. Grandfather of Dana (Eleazar) Rangel, Andrea (Sean) Romanowski and Whitney (Eric) Wickham. Great grandfather of Gianna and one on the way. Also survived by 6 step-grandchildren, 14 great step-great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren.

He...

Jan 2, 2021

Robert L. Betts. Age 90.Robert passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary C. Betts. Loving Father of Jim (Debe), Linda (Mike) Zundel, Donna (Greg) Matuszak, Greg (LeeAnn), Margaret (John) Boyle and Rose (Paul) Blazo. Grandfather of 17 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. Private Services have been arranged. Please take a moment to share a memory...

Jan 2, 2021

Age 85

Loving mother of Cristy Scott and Timothy Dawson. Grandmother of Kayla (Louis) Mendoza, Ryan Dawson, Kyle Scott and Kelsey Dawson. Great grandmother of Abigail Mendoza.

Janice was a teacher in Dearborn public schools for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing...

Jan 1, 2021

Age 85

Beloved husband of the late Pat.  Dear father of Deborah (the late Gary) Hall, Denise (Dan) Bourdeau and Doug (Tonya). Loving grandfather of Kevin (Alisha) Hall and Hannah Bourdeau. Brother of Dolores Knoll

In State Sunday 1 pm until the 2 pm Funeral Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.

In lieu...

Dec 30, 2020

Age 62

Loving wife of Mark for 38 wonderful years. Devoted mom of Brandon (Kristin), Sean, and Elysia (Christopher) Belanger. Sister of Daniel (Chris) Tasic and John Tasic. Beloved life friend of Mary Ann Collett and Jan Martens. She will be deeply missed by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm...

Dec 27, 2020

Age 69

Beloved husband of Robin. Loving father of Melissa, Angela (Robert) Maldonado, and Tina (Jason) Shubitowski. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Haley, Chase, Andrew, Owen, Maxton and Mila. Adored son of Opal Spear. Treasured twin brother of Thomas (Nancy).

In state Friday 11 Am until the 4 pm Rosary followed by the 5 pm Funeral...

Dec 25, 2020

Age 71

Beloved husband of 47 years to Susan. Loving father of Ryan (Kimberli), Jodie, and Derek (Cortney). Cherished grandfather of Caidyn, Luke, Amelia, Alexis, Aubrey, and Jaylynn. Dear brother of Suzanne LaRose.

Visitation Wednesday 2pm until the 6:30pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City...

Dec 25, 2020

Age 83

Beloved daughter of the late Russell & Florence Halley. Adored sister of Marilyn Patsy (Adam) Olweean. She will be dearly missed by many other family and friends.

Joyce could light up a room, a ray of sunshine when she entered. She was very loving and caring and had a sense of humor that...

Dec 25, 2020

Age 85

Beloved father of Wayde (Diane), Ward, and Tricia (Ron) Lohman. Loving grandfather of Brendan, Shannon, Paige, and Nicholas. Dear brother of Loree Goodwin and brother-in-law of Mary Ann Presnell. Thomas will be deeply missed by many friends and family.

Services were held privately.

Dec 25, 2020

Age 89.

Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Denise (Mark) Sulavik, Mark (Lynda) Ellul, and Deanne (Aaron) Smith. Cherished grandfather of Nicole Ellul, Joseph Ellul, Andrea Sulavik, Murphy (Sarah) Ellul, Janine (Kevin Hendrickson) Sulavik, Mark Sulavik, Jaquelyn Smith and Jaron Smith. Great grandfather of Harper Rae Ellul. Dear brother of Madlyn Ellul.

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Dec 25, 2020

Age 58.

Beloved wife of 30 years to Ron. Loving mother of Daniel (Gabrielle) Redding and Dean Redding. Cherished grandmother of Faith Redding. Dear sister of Randolph (Patricia) Wess. Adored mother of her canine, Moe.

Visitation Wednesday 1pm until the 6pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road,...

Dec 25, 2020

Donald "Buz" Buzanowski. Donald passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020.Beloved husband of Alicia. Loving father of Lisa (Brian) Earl. Cherished Grandpa of Nicole (Dawd) Daoud and Jacob Earl. Dear Brother of Leona (Louis) Gabon, Joka (Barbara) Buzanowksi, Gloria (Cal) Ferry and Dolly Bazanowski. Donald was predeceased by his siblings Walter (Delphine) Bozanowski, Jean (Raymond) Hamilton, Theodore Buzanowski, Henry...

Dec 24, 2020

Age 80.

Beloved husband of Barbara Bumstead for 58 years. Loving father of Nora (Jeff) Scharf, Allie (Jen) Mozham and David Mozham. Cherished grandfather of Michael Scharf, Garrett Scharf, Allie Mozham, Jr., Brandon Mozham, Gabe Mozham, Jackie Mozham, Bridgette Mozham and David Mozham, Jr. Dear brother of Edward (Diana) Mozham, Sandra (Mike) Klotkowski and the late Joe...

Dec 23, 2020

Age 86

Beloved husband of the late Diane. Dear father of Deborah Pelt, Jennifer (Keith) Cole,  and John. Grandfather of Rachael, Megan, Emily, Johnny Five, Zak Apu, Calvin, Darby, Owen. Great grandfather of Avery, and August. He will be missed by many more family members and friends.

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

Dec 23, 2020

Age 66

Loving mother of Dawn (Robert) Salwa. Grandmother of Samantha (Mathew) Bacon, Stephen (Cassidy) Salwa, Spencer (Lindsey) Salwa. Great grandmother of Braxton, Brayden, McKinnley, M.J., Gunner. She will be missed by her friend Cheryl Schroder.

Cremation has taken place.

Dec 22, 2020

Beloved son, brother, and uncle Ioan "John" Joshua Herman, 28, has departed this Earth at his home on Tuesday evening, December 22, 2020. John was born on October 2, 1992 in Dearborn, Michigan to his late mother, Eva, and father Vasile Herman.

John is survived by his father, Vasile Herman; sister Mihaela and her husband Dorin Cipleu;...

Dec 21, 2020

Age 72.

Beloved husband of the late Kristena 'Tena'. Dear father of Joseph (Betty), Jeffrey (Dana), James, Cristena, Brianna (Rich) and the late Jason. Grandfather of James, Cortney, and Chase. Great grandfather of Theo, Xavier and Nova. Brother of Jim Reynolds, and Shirley Jenkins.

Visitation Monday 2 pm - 8 pm. Funeral service Tuesday 11:30...