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Elizabeth Femat

Elizabeth Femat

Aug 25, 2019

Age 82

Beloved wife of George for 63 years. Dear mother of Karen McKean and Derek Femat. Grandmother of Brantly McKean, Amanda (Jared) Zygmontowicz, Tyler (Kaitlyn Johnson) and Brooke Femat. Great grandmother of Emilia Ann. Sister of Brad Cisco.

Visitation Wednesday 2 pm – 8pm. Funeral Service Thursday 12 pm at the John N. Santeiu...

W. Ronald Hall

W. Ronald Hall

Aug 25, 2019

Age 93

Beloved husband of Joan Kathryn Hall for 63 years. Loving father of Kathryn Hall, Lynne (Daniel) Glardon, Lorie (Mike) Hendricks, Wendy (Philip, Sr.) Hinojosa and Jeffrey Hall. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and their spouses, 20 great grandchildren with two on the way in March. Dear brother of the late Kenneth Hall. Predeceased by his...

Brandon M. Gelderbloom

Brandon M. Gelderbloom

Aug 24, 2019

Age 28.

Beloved son of Kari (David) Modovksy and William (Joann) Darragh.  Dear brother of Justin and Cassidy. Step-brother of Hailey and Dakota. Cherished grandson of Kathleen Gelderbloom and the late Kenneth Gelderbloom, and Jean & Thomas Darragh. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved dog Cynder.

Visitation Tuesday 2pm until the...

Judith M. Deyo

Judith M. Deyo

Aug 24, 2019

Age 61

Beloved wife of Steve for 20 years. Sister of Kim (Fred) Williams and Leslie (Walter) Czarnecki. Aunt of Freddy, Nicholas, Jessica, Matthew, Emily and Patrick. Also survived by many extended relatives and loving friends. She will be missed by her "fur babies" Cooper and Lexi and will be reunited with Halen and Buddy.

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Thomas C. Gibson

Thomas C. Gibson

Aug 22, 2019

Age 64.

Beloved husband of Sue for 28 years.  Loving father of Sean.  Cherished brother of Shelley (Frank) Pohs. Dear brother-in-law of Diane Berent. Proud uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces & great nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Red & Veronica. He will be deeply missed by many family members & friends,...

Gerald J. Bartkus Sr.

Gerald J. Bartkus Sr.

Aug 21, 2019

Gerald J. Bartkus Sr. "Jerry" Age 88.Jerry passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Beloved husband of Sarah Bartkus. Loving dad of Jerry (the late Karie Lemley) BartkusJr., Marsha Williams and Gregory (Claire Girolo) Bartkus. Cherished grandpa of Sara Williams and Sylvia Bartkus. Wonderful uncle of one nephew and many nieces. A visitation will be held at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral...

Cynthia Ann White

Cynthia Ann White

Aug 19, 2019

Age 66

Beloved wife of Ray. Mother of Theresa (Josh) Ely. Nanna of Braxton. Sister of Larry Daniels.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm – 8pm. Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

Family suggests memorials to Karmanos...

Thomas Wayne Cherup

Thomas Wayne Cherup

Aug 19, 2019

Age 69

Dear brother of Timothy (Janice). Uncle of Leo, Jonathan and Dakota. Great uncle of Alexa, Abbey, Anna, Ashton and Samantha. Also survived by several cousins.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Service Friday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Family suggests memorials to American Cancer...

Mary Ann Farmer

Mary Ann Farmer

Aug 19, 2019

Age 62

Beloved wife of Kenneth for 43 years. Loving mother of Brad Burd, Kenneth Farmer Jr., and Patricia Farmer. Cherished grandmother of Adrianna, Olivia, Tyler and Thor. Dearest daughter of Patricia A. and the late Max Burd. Sister of Becky, Terry and the late Peggy Sue. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by...

Felicia Cline

Felicia Cline

Aug 18, 2019

Age 32

Beloved mother of Cameron T. Cline. Loving daughter of Pamela Kapchus (Randy). Sister of Rachael Kapchus. Niece of Benjamin Williams and Michael (Heidi) Redinger. Also survived by nieces, nephews and loving friends.

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

Jean Marie Buggs

Jean Marie Buggs

Aug 17, 2019

Age 75

Beloved wife of the late Walter Buggs.  Loving mother of Annette Rankin and Shirley (Keith Poyle and the late Kyle) Sovia.  Cherished grandmother of Kyle Sovia, Candace Williams, Meagan Williams, Falesha Crawford, Tiphany Williams, Devaun Sims, and Savannah Poyle.  Adored great grandmother of Natalie, Ember and Winter.

Memorial Visitation Saturday 12pm until the...

Sylvia R. Olada

Sylvia R. Olada

Aug 15, 2019

Age 81

Beloved wife of the late Alfons Olada. Loving mother of Sandra (Dennis) Aulbrook and Robert (Alegria) Olada. Dear grandmother of Manuel, Ciara, Savina and Anthony. Cherished sister of Richard (Sherry) Hernandez, Fidel (the late Linda) Hernandez, Raymond (Sonnie) Hernandez and John Hernandez.

Visitation Monday 2-8pm with a 6:30pm Scripture at the John N....

Janet Leigh Shirlin

Janet Leigh Shirlin

Aug 13, 2019

Age 72

Beloved wife of Jack for 48 years. Dear mother of Klai (Fon) Shirlin. Grandmother of Pandin, and Khoon.

Janet was a teacher of 38 years with the Garden City Public Schools.

Memorial visitation Saturday, August 24 th , 11 am until the 1 pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu...

James 'Jim' O. Milner, Jr., 'Pops'

James 'Jim' O. Milner, Jr., 'Pops'

Aug 13, 2019

Age 91

Beloved husband of Elsie and the late Bernice.  Loving father of Russell A. (Carol), Peter A., Paul A., and the late Elizabeth Fluegel.  Dear father-in-law of Greg Fluegel.  Cherished grandfather of Jessie, Angie, Sarah (Dennis) Vida, and James (Tina).  Devoted great grandfather of 16. Dearest stepfather of 5.

Visitation Sunday 11am until the...

James "Jim" Likeric

James "Jim" Likeric

Aug 12, 2019

Age 89

Beloved husband of Anna May. Dear father of Nancy (Richard) Schenkel, Sharon L. (Michael) Banka, J.B. (Debbie) and Cathy (Glenn)Voorheis. Grandfather of Matthew (Tara) Schenkel, Joshua (Michelle) Likeric, Jacob (Nicole) Likeric, Keith (Jennifer) Schenkel, Megan Banka, Adrienne (Ricardo Arellano) Banka and Alison Banka. Great grandfather of 6. Predeceased by his parents, Anton and Mary (nee:...

Virginia Elsie Lawera

Virginia Elsie Lawera

Aug 9, 2019

Age 88

Beloved wife of the late Clemens for 56 years. Loving mother of Robert, Marlene and Darlene. Sister of the late Joseph, Wanda and Helen.

Burial took place at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland, Michigan.

Sylvia Kathleen Mcmahon

Sylvia Kathleen Mcmahon

Aug 9, 2019

Age 82

Beloved wife of 37 years to the late John.  Loving mother of Heidi (David) Hiser, Holly (Douglas) Borlace, and Michele (Steven) Freier and the late Michael.  Cherished grandmother of Emily, Natalie, Olivia, Alexandra, Sydney (Tim Gordinier) Britton, Addison, Erin, Alison, and Logan.  Adored sister of Myrna Davis, David Kemppainen, and William Kemppainen.

Memorials...

Tina M. Cieply

Tina M. Cieply

Aug 8, 2019

Age 96

Beloved wife of the late Sylvester. Dear mother of Cynthia (Thomas) Anderson and George (Tracey) Cieply.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm - 7 pm with a 6 pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Monday 9:30 am until the 10 am Funeral Service at St. Mary,Cause of...

Anthony "Tony" Hart

Anthony "Tony" Hart

Aug 7, 2019

Age 96  Beloved husband of the late Olga for 50 years. Loving father of Loretta Huska, Joanne, Mary, Anthony (Margaret), Margaret (Kelvin) Van Nortwick and Elizabeth (Fred) Tillman. Cherished Grandfather of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear brother of Val (Don) Kolcheff. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends....

Leona R. Lasky

Leona R. Lasky

Aug 4, 2019

Leona R. Lasky. Age 93. Leona passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2019. Beloved Wife of the late Michael F. Czerwinski. Loving Mother of Michael (Terri) Czerwinski and Karen Schameri. Grandmother to Mike, Megan, & Ryan. Daughter of the late Joseph & Lillian Lasky. Sister of the late Dorothy& Virginia. Leona dedicated her life to caring for her family...

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