Obituaries

Zula Demoss

Jul 19, 2025

Zula Evangeline DeMoss met her Lord and Savior face to face on the morning of July 19, 2025, just hours after celebrating her 87th birthday.

She was the devoted wife of Richard J. DeMoss, Sr. for 66 years, a marriage marked by faith, devotion, and strength.  Together they built a family rooted in love and guided by...

Firicel "Dr. Phill" Marin

Jul 18, 2025

Age 56.

Loving, hardworking father of Jackleyne (Emanoil), Joshua (Albana), Natasha, and DeMarco. Cherished grandfather of Aemilianos, Leonidas, and Aemiliana. The one true love of Tatiana. Beloved brother and friend.  He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Monday 4 pm until the 6 pm Evening Service at Santeiu & Son Funeral Home....

Dennis P. Pattock

Jul 16, 2025

Age 78 passed away peacefully on 7/16/25.

Dennis P. Pattock passed into eternal life on 16th July 2025 at the age of 78 after a long illness. Dennis is survived by wife Irene, daughters Ann Pattock and Sarah (Nate) Dzwik; grandsons J.D., Wally, Milo and Frankie; sisters Esther LaJoy and Kathy (Bob) Klosowski.  Preceded in death by...

Krystyna Noworyta

Jul 15, 2025

Krystyna Noworyta departed this life on July 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Born in Osiek, Poland on February 10, 1938, Krystyna was a woman of courage, grace and deep resilience. Together with our father, Rudolf Noworyta, she made the life changing decision to migrate to the United States, in search...

Costel Manolescu

Jul 14, 2025

Costel Manolescu, also known as Titi Manolescu, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Dearborn, Michigan on July 14, 2025. He was born on February 11, 1941, in Bucharest, Romania as the youngest of 5 siblings to Blanka and Constantin Manolescu. The family survived World War II and later the communist persecution.  Costel eventually immigrated to the...

Lidia Bulubenchi

Jul 13, 2025

Age 69

Beloved wife of Stefan. Dear mother of Mihai (Alona), Ana (Daniel) Mielu, Beniamin (Simona), Cornel (Betty), Daniela (Calin) Demian, Cristian (Alina), Stefan (Andreea), Constantin, and Nathaneal (Anca). Loving grandmother 37. Sister of 2. Preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, 1 brother and 2 sisters.

Visitation Sunday, July 20th,  6 pm – 8:30 pm,...

Veronica Elizabeth Piatkowski

Jul 13, 2025

Age 84

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of Kevin (Maria), and Brian (Kathy). Cherished grandma of Tim, Mike (Amber), Luke, David and Ryan.

She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Private cremation has taken place.

Jean M. Nesmith

Jul 11, 2025

Age 90

Loving wife of the late Neron, Sr. Beloved mother of Neron Jr. (Judy), Theresa Hodge, Jeanette (Albert) Metz, Diane (the late Jim) Michnuk, and the late Martha and Chester. Cherished grandmother of Neson, Christina, Virginia, Jennifer, Andrea (David) Thomas, and the late Jimmy. Great grandmother of Breanna.

Visitation Tuesday, July 22nd at 12pm...

Ollie Johnson

Jul 6, 2025

Age 82

Loving mother of Kimberly and Kelly. Devoted grandma of J'Laan Pittman. Dear sister of Ann, Ernest Carolynn, Catherine and the late Joyce. Niece of the late Mamie (Noland) Garvin. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In state Monday 9 am until the 10...

Douglas D. Seal

Jul 6, 2025

Douglas D. Seal passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara Seal, and his parents, Evelyn and Elizabeth (Barker) Seal. Douglas is one of six children.

He is survived by his three children, Debbie Myers, Dawn Rapp (Ron Balicki) and Jeffrey Seal, as well as his cherished grandchildren:...

Willbey R. Pistor

Jul 4, 2025

Willbey Robert Pistor was a proud resident of Garden City, Michigan from 1948 until his passing on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born at home in Detroit to an Italian family, all originally from the same small town of Valvasone, Italy. Willbey served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Department from 1963 to 1995 and deeply loved his work....

Norah I. Cranston

Jul 3, 2025

Norah Isobel Cranston of Westland, Michigan  passed away on July 3, 2025 at the age of 93. She was born December 17, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. Daughter of the late Irene and Gordon Locker. Norah enjoyed spending time up north sitting on the swing while looking at the water. She also liked to go for boat rides. She loved...

Russ Weiland

Jul 3, 2025

Age 61.

Beloved son of the late Edward and Bertha.  Dear brother of Barbara Weiland Madison, Edward (Tina), and the late John.  Adored uncle of Edward (Kaylee) and Jeffrey.  He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.

Russell graduated in 1981 from Garden City High School East where...

Beverly Taras Cytacki

Jul 2, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Beverly Taras Cytacki, who peacefully departed this life at the age of 91. Beverly was a remarkable woman whose unwavering love, compassion, and strength left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Beverly lived a life defined by unconditional love and perseverance. She was always...

Justine "Tinnie" Allen-Isenegger

Jun 30, 2025

Age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Will Allen and Paul Isenegger. Loving mommy of Tina Wing, Donald Allen, Nancy (Billy Kidd) Allen, and Sherry Allen. Cherished Grandma of J.R. (Rachel), Justina (Jeff), and Bella. Adored great-grandma of 3 great-grandchildren and great-great-grandma of 2. Dear sister of Patricia Johnson. Justine was preceded in death by her parents,...

Donald R. Toor

Jun 30, 2025

Age 71

Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Keith Arai, Stacey (Eric) Fifer, and Angie (Vince) Omodio. Loving grandfather of Haley (Omar), Colin, Brooke, Mackenzie, and Eric Jr. Brother of James (Anita) Toor, Charlotte (Mike) Carosio, Joseph (Audrey)Toor, and Michael (Virginia) Toor.

Don Toor sadly left us and this world behind on June 30,...

Rita A. Kerry

Jun 29, 2025

Rita passed away on June 29th. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Kerry Jr. at age 93.  She will be greatly missed by her 6 children, Deborah Izeluk (James), Joseph (Marsha), William (Diann), Daniel (Peggy), Elizabeth Sanchez (Jose), Julie Bingham (Kevin). She is leaving behind 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Funeral Service Monday, July 14 at...

Marjorie A. Philpott

Jun 28, 2025

Marjorie A. Philpott, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1930 in Redford Township, Michigan to Ralph and Bessie (Hoover) Vanderwalker. Marge was a woman of strong Christian faith. She loved traveling, puzzles, coffee, and spending time with those she loved.

Marge will be missed...

Joseph D. Galea

Jun 27, 2025

Joseph D. Galea  Age 90.

Beloved husband of the late Maria for 56 years. Dear father of Paul, and Jennifer (Tony) Popovski. Grandfather of Jonathan, Justin, and Nick Popovski. Brother of Francis Pulis, and the late Sam, Mary Gale, and Jane Cassar.

Visitation Tuesday 3 pm – 8 pm  with an evening Rosary. In state...

Lawrence Joseph Rozdoske, Jr.

Jun 26, 2025

Age 91

Beloved husband of  the late MaryAnn. Loving father of his adoring daughters,  Marlene (Mark) King, Linda (Mike) Curran, and caring son, Mike. Cherished grandfather of Bryan (Amanda), Shannon, Kevin, Allison, and Amber. Dearest great grandfather of Lyndon and Oliver.

Dad loved the outdoors. Enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being up north. Enjoying everyday...