Obituaries

Jan 9, 2019

John Odell Oakley of Garden City, Michigan passed away on January 9, 2019.  He was born on August 19, 1925 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of Julia and James Alvin Oakley.  He attended The Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville, TN where he met Martha Jane Brittain.  They were wed on April 26, 1946.

Mr. Oakley...

Jan 8, 2019

Martha "Bea" Woehlke. Age 87. Martha passed away January 8, 2019. Beloved wife of Larry Woehlke. Loving mother of Frank Trupiano, Rose (Edward) Zawacki and the late Joseph and Harold Trupiano. Proud grandmother of Raymond (Lisa) Metcalf, Ryan Metcalf, Frankie Trupiano and Sara (Joe) Gifford. Great-grandmother of Brady, Kellan and Beckett. Dear sister of Shelby, Patty and the late...

Jan 8, 2019

Age 38

Beloved son of Ronald and Beverly. Loving brother of Ronald (Melissa), Ali (Carol), Pamela (George) Guilebault, Beverly Hurley, Vicki, Darcy (Jerry) Booza, Mary (David) Shirk, Amera Fritz, Leah, and Joyce (Justin) Dunlap. Uncle of 22. Great uncle of 2.

Visitation Friday 2 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30 am at the...

Jan 7, 2019

Age 78

Loving mother of Todd (Laura) Greenleaf and Shelley Hofer.  Cherished grandmother of Meagan Greenleaf and the late Michael Hofer.

Memorial Visitation Sunday 1:30 P.M. until the 4 P.M. Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Jan 7, 2019

Age 94

Beloved wife of the late Niculai. Dear mother of Lillian Dorina (Kurt) Etzkorn. Grandmother of John, Sarah, Drew, and Elle.

Lillian studied dressmaking and design at Academy Nvart Couture School of Dressmaking.

Visitation Wednesday 4:30 pm – 8 pm with a 7:30 pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Jan 6, 2019

Age 88

Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Dear father of Linda (Bryan) O'Sullivan, Patrick (Linda), Timothy (Linda), Michael (Karen), Alicia (Robert) Smykla, Raymond (Darlene), and Daniel. Grandfather of Kevin (Julie) O'Sullivan, Scott O'Sullivan, Jeff O'Sullivan, Mark (Leslie) Bomya, Kurt Bomya, Chris Bomya, Elizabeth (Gabe) Curtidor, Jennifer (Jimmy) Tawse, Stephanie (Brian) Holyfield, Jessica (Ryan) Enderle, Tony Smykla,...

Jan 6, 2019

Age 73

Beloved brother of Margaret (the late David) Hedrick, Michael (Nanci), Gregory (Karen), Veronica (Michael) Bueter, Robert (Clarisse), JoAnne (James) Benthem, Christopher and the late Carl. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many close friends.

Visitation Friday 2 pm – 8 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10 am at the John N. Santeiu &...

Jan 4, 2019

Age 80

Beloved brother of Arthur (Patricia).  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday 5-8pm with a 7pm Rosary Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In State Friday 10am until the 10:30am Funeral Service at St. Edith Catholic...

Jan 4, 2019

Claudet Denise Glenn-Crawford entered this world on January 25, 1966. Affectionately known to all as "Pumpkin," she was known for her long pig tails and later on, her smart and sassy mouth. Pumpkin faced many challenges in her life, but she always persevered with a bright smile and a heart of gold. She was known for being the life...

Jan 4, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Kathryn Rollins Walkuski announces her passing on January 4th, 2019 after a brave journey with interstitial lung disease. She was 65. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jan Walkuski, who through courtship and marriage shared their life for 50 years, and her two children Sarah and Joel. ...

Jan 3, 2019

Age 70

Beloved husband of the late Karen. Loving father of Lisa (Todd Lytwyniuk) and Debra. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Ronald and Genevieve and his dear brother Terrence. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially his beloved cats Patches.

Visitation Sunday 2...

Dec 30, 2018

Age 78

Sofia passed away peacefully on December 30, 2018. Cherished wife of Thomas for 60 years. Beloved mother of Thomas Jr. (Linda) Weiland, CherylAnn (Mike) Patterson, Kathleen (Brian) Bartlett, Linda (Gary DeGarmo) Weiland, Karan (Scott) Hancock and Loriann (Ken) Untch.

Beloved grandmother of Brian (Carolina) Bentley, Sarah Bentley, Brandi (Jakub) Miculka, Brian (Adrienne) Tish,...

Dec 29, 2018

Age 62

Beloved husband of Zivile. Dear father of Ryan Edward. Son of Dolores and the late Claude Sr. Brother of Diane and the late David. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday 2 pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Dec 28, 2018

Edward S. Kawucha. Age 70. Edward passed away December 28, 2018. Dear brother of Joseph (Havon) Kawucha, Richard (Deborah) Kawucha and David (Soriya) Kawucha. Loving uncle of Amanda and Jessica. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW National Home for Children by visiting https://www.vfwnationalhome.org/donate or call 1-800-313-4200.

Dec 27, 2018

Age 62

Beloved son of the late William R. and Mary P. Gaydos. Loving brother of Catherine (John) Dupray and Teresa Gaydos.  Cherished uncle of James Dupray and Michelle (Jim) Schwietzer.  He is also survived by extended family and friends.

Gerard was a graduate of Crestwood High School, Western Michigan University, and Georgia State University...

Dec 27, 2018

Age 81

Dearest mother of Charles II and Michael A. Loving grandmother of Audra Stevens, Adrienne, Malia and Myles Meagher. Great grandmother of Hayden Meagher.

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

Dec 27, 2018

Age 92

Beloved wife of the late Billie Joe. Dear mother of Robert (Diane) Driscoll, Madeline (Craig) Thulin, Victor (the late Cassandra) Schultz, and the late Audrey (John) Dowling and David Driscoll, a Vietnam Vet. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Sister of Mikey and John Maklary.

Burial will take place Wednesday, January...

Dec 26, 2018

Age 46

Beloved father of Kelsey and Carter. Loving son of Maryann (David) Simmons and the late Randy. Cherished grandson of Rudolph Kuzma, Nellie Campbell, and the late Rita Kuzma, Bill Campbell, Eugene and Dolores Simmons. Dear brother of Michelle Campbell and Christopher (Liz) Simmons. Ex-husband and friend of Kari (Karl) Caldwell. He was dearly loved and...

Dec 26, 2018

Age 87

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Richard (Diane) Moses, Deborah (Dennis) LaLonde and Lisa (David) Fisk. Cherished grandmother of Angela, Ryan, Emily, Dennis Jr., Kimberly, Rachel, Jamie and the late Russell and Heather and dearest great grandmother of many. Sister of Lee (Carolyn) Copeland. Sister-in-law of Hanefrey McFalls. She was dearly loved...

Dec 24, 2018

Age 71

Beloved husband of Mary for 44 years. Loving father of Linda (Tom) Zawol, Robert Rajda, Lisa (Zane) Butterfield, and Lori (Chuck) Neil. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Roby, Shana, Sara, Maya, Ava, and beloved great grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of Mark (Rita), Joe (Geri), John (Sharon, Denise, Janice (Mark) Radwan and the late Mike and...