Obituaries

Jul 20, 2019

Age 76

Beloved husband of Donna for 55 years. Loving father of Deborah (Edward) Brown. Grandfather of Lauren and Eric. Brother of Dennis. Uncle of Tammy (Donald) Kulka, David Fornell, Jennifer Fornell, Rebecca (Jason) Hiltz, Shawn Fornell, Carl Fornell and Marc Fornell.

Bill proudly served our country in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked...

Jul 19, 2019

Kenneth Moore. Age 85. Ken passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Judith Moore. Loving dad of Karen Moore, Kevin Moore, Linda (Ken) Fields, Patricia Longo and Kenny Alan Moore. Dearest step-father of Lori (Greg) Sorenson and Debbie (Chris) Ford. Cherished grandpa and papa of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Jul 17, 2019

Age 88

Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Carl Church and Steven Church. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Ashley, Brian and Crystal and devoted great grandmother of Christian, Jordynn and Skylar. Dearest sister of George, Beverly, Warren and the late Lillian, Albert, Ruth, Virginia, Clarance and Dorthy. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Jul 15, 2019

Age 92

Beloved wife of the late Henry for 50+ years. Loving mother of Carol (Donald) Weymouth, Kurt (Cathy), Paul (Kathy), and Randy. Grandmother of Donald, Kelly, Stacy, Rachal, Daniel and Justin. Great grandmother of Lillyann and Lukas. Sister of Jeanie Lebert, Richard Faitel, Robert Faitel and the late Evelyn, and Norman.

Visitation Monday 2 ...

Jul 15, 2019

Age 72

Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Benjamin Daniels. Grandmother of Haily and Hannah Daniels. Sister of Camilla Wakeman, Margaret McGee, Josphine Wakeman and Daniel Wakeman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A memorial services will be held at a later date.

Family suggests Memorials to the Parkinson's...

Jul 15, 2019

Vera Irene Russo passed away on July 15, 2019.

Vera was born in Wyoming, New York to Gregory and Irene (Bondaruk) Zinkievich on March 16, 1924. She studied chemistry at the University of Michigan, and worked as a chemist at Mathieson Alkali Works in Niagara Falls, New York during World War II. She retired as an executive...

Jul 15, 2019

Age 92

Beloved wife of the late Marvin. Dear mother of Mary (Richard) Knapp, Beth (John) McDonald, John (Debbie), Mark (Linda), Paul (Karen), and Michael (Karen). Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 13.

Memorial gathering Friday 11 am until the 3 pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

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Jul 15, 2019

Leon Bozyk of Dearborn, Michigan. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Bozyk.Loving father of Lynn Bozyk and Michael (Joey) Bozyk. Also survived by his grandchildren, Max DeMaris and Shane DeMaris and his great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be directed to Angela Hospice https://www.angelahospice.org/donations/ and Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit (formerly Dearborn Animal Shelter) https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/get-involved/donate/

Jul 13, 2019

Kenneth R. Koskela of Dearborn Heights. Age 61. Kenneth passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Beloved brother of Charles Koskela, Timothy Koskela and Angel Morgan. Father of Michael. Dear son of the late Ray and Elaine Koskela. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home. Entombment to follow...

Jul 13, 2019

Age 71

Loving mom, "Ma", to Jon (Nancy) and Bernadette. Caregiver to her cherished canine family members, Myles and Louie. Vern took great pride in maintaining her beautiful home and yard. She became a friend to everyone she met. Anyone who walked through her door was greeted with a warm smile, a plate of delicious treats, and...

Jul 12, 2019

Age 80

Beloved husband of Elaine. Dear father of Maria (Joe) Bleau, Terri O'Rourke, Mike (Monique) and Tina Foreman. Grandfather of Joe, Brandon, Michaela, Colin, Erin, Josh, Briana, Kayleigh and Nicki. Great grandfather of Jaxon, Huxley, Jacob and Squishy.

Memorial Visitation Thursday 1 pm until the 6 pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Jul 11, 2019

Age 93

Beloved husband of Deanne for 45 years. Brother of Gerald and the late Roland Sr.(Berthel), and Arlene Cook. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 8pm with a 7pm Rosary. Funeral Service Monday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City...

Jul 11, 2019

Age 95

Beloved wife of the late James for 40 years.  Loving mother of the late Glen.  Dear mother-in-law of Teresa (Abe) Saleh.  Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Kelly) and the late David.  Caring great grandmother of Charlie Rae and Bayley.  Dearest aunt of Margie Obed.

Committal Prayers Monday 12:20pm at the St. Hedwig Mausoleum, 23755...

Jul 10, 2019

Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Darwin. Loving mother of Madeline Diedo and Caroline (Brian) Peltz. Dear grandmother of Nicholas, Melissa (Hussein) Charara, Katie (Bradley) Fernandez and Bradley. Cherished great grandmother of Ruqayya, Aminah and Ahmad. Also survived by many nieces and nephews especially her niece Elaine (Paolo) Cipponeri.

Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with a...

Jul 10, 2019

Age 78

Beloved husband of the late Versula for 44 years. Dear father of Marie (Rodney) Ackling and Joseph Basilico. Grandfather of Norman Orsette, Raya Ackling, and Rheanna Ackling. Brother of Salvatore (Pauline). Brother-in-law of Shirley (Jim) Asner. Uncle of Mary Reed.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 8pm with a 6pm Rosary. Funeral Service Monday...

Jul 10, 2019

Age 78

Beloved husband of Marilyn for 52 years. Loving father of Sara and John. Grandfather of Leah. Brother of David (Patricia), Susan Ridder, and the late Daniel.

Visitation Friday 2 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Family suggests memorials to...

Jul 6, 2019

John Schroeder, Jr. passed away on July 6, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will take place at John Santeiu and Son Funeral Home in Garden City on Monday July 8, 2-8 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at  7 p.m.

Funeral Mass 10 a.m. (9:30 viewing) Church of the Divine Child...

Jul 6, 2019

Age 78

Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Loving mother of Patrick (Marianne), Colleen (Forrest) Dillon, Timothy (Janet), Kathleen (Gerry) Wnuk, and Daniel (Addie). Cherished grandmother of Melissa, Jonathan, Ryan, Nora, Kevin, Alexandria (Jeff), Nina, Chad, Adam, and Luke.  Caring great grandmother of Amelia.  Dear sister of Jeff (Judy) Urban, Matthew (Diane) Urban, and Sally (the late...

Jul 4, 2019

Age 74

Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Stacy (Matt) Carey and Jeffrey (Joanie). Grandmother of Brandon (Saddie), Jake, Gabrielle, Max and Cooper. Great grandmother of Easton. Sister of Marilyn (John), Ronald and the late Diane. Sister-in-law of Ronald (Kathy), Robert (Cel) and Kenneth (Gwen). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jul 4, 2019

On the Fourth of July, 2019, Daniel Oprish passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Dearborn, Michigan. He was 57 years old. Predeceased by his father Daniel and his brother Tom, Dan will be remembered dearly by his beloved daughters Hannah and Emily, his dear mother Marion, his siblings Patricia, Michael and Bill, his nieces and...