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Henry J. Niezgoda
Aug 16, 2018
Henry J. Niezgoda. Age 100. August 16, 2018. Loving husband of the late Patricia. Beloved father of Mary (Robert) Kreft, Evelyn Archer (Ronald Piotrowski), Stephen (Oksana) Niezgoda and the late Kathleen and the late Michael. Loving grandfather of Martine, Natasha, Alexander, Isabel and Preston. Instate 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at Divine Child Catholic Church, 1055 N. Silvery...
Angela M. Stratton
Aug 16, 2018
Angela passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2018. In lieu of a more traditional obituary, we decided to have those that knew her, share their feelings about her. Please feel free to include your thoughts. "She was my mother, my best friend, my harshest critique, and my strongest supporter. She was tenacious in everything she did. Fierce with her lessons...
Samuel L. Kosa
Aug 15, 2018
Age 78 Beloved husband of Carolyn for 56 years. Dear father of Frank (Tammy), Daniel, Steve (Wendy), and Jason. Grandfather of Emily, Kristen, Steven and Jonathon. Brother of Judy Chessor. Visitation Friday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Family suggests memorials to the Charity of your Choice.
Dorothy A. Allen
Aug 14, 2018
Age 91 Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Leanne (William) Cowen and Marlene (the late John Slowiak) Wright. Grandmother of Jeffry (Tracie) Wright, Kathryn (Steven) Steinetz, Samantha (Anthony) Thomas, and Johnny Slowiak. Great grandmother of Megan Blair. Special friend of Beverly Jean Dahlman. Visitation 3 pm until the 5 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...
Katherine Renee Clemence
Aug 14, 2018
Katherine of Northville and Tarpon Springs, FL, passed away on August 14, 2018, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 3, 1958. She is survived by her siblings, Kirk (Diana) Clemence, Carol (Robar) Conte, and Michelle (Craig) Bonza; nieces and nephews Andrew, Ryan, Jordan, Alex, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Christina, and great niece Riley Ann. In addition,...
Mark K. Wozniak
Aug 14, 2018
Age 64. Beloved husband of Eva. Father of Desiree (Richard) Kelly, Chad Medina and Daniel Medina. Grandfather of Alex, Daniel and Cyler. Dear son of Mary Ann (the late Richard) Wozniak. Brother of Jackie (Thomas) Sulkowski, David (Sandy) Wozniak, Patricia (Tim) Marsh, Pamela (Joe) Ianni and Richard (Trish) Wozniak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2...
Harriet Hopkins
Aug 13, 2018
Age 81 Beloved long time partner of Cal Anderson. Dear wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Tami (Jack) Worley and Debi (the late Tim) Ryan. Cherished grandmother of Michelle, Daniel, Natalie and Emily. She will be dearly missed by her close cousin Skip and other extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Family suggests memorials to Angela...
Maria Galea
Aug 12, 2018
Age 78 Beloved wife of Joseph for 56 years. Loving mother of Paul, and Jennifer (Tony) Popovski. Grandmother of Jonathan, Justin Popovski, and Nicholas Popovski. Sister of Vincent Gatt, Felix Gatt, Grace Mifsud, Victoria Rosiak, Theresa Daunter, and the late Manuel Gatt, and Joseph Gatt. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2 pm – 8 pm...
Joseph E. Katona
Aug 11, 2018
Joseph E. Katona Jr., Age 92. Joseph passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was a teacher at Fordson High School for almost 40 years. Beloved husband of Joyce Pennington. Former spouse of the late Evelyn Katona and Patricia Matyas. Loving father of Jane Peltz, Susan (Rodney) Downs, Michael (Ellen) Katona, James (the late Michaline) Katona, Nancy Katona,...
Kenneth Paczas
Aug 11, 2018
Age 68 Beloved husband of Karen for 44 years. Loving father of Jennifer, Matthew, Ken, Daniel and Kevin (Jessica). Cherished Dzia Dzia of Skylar and Charlotte. Dear brother of Gregory (Krista) and Cynthia (Jim) Harder. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Memorial Service Saturday, September 8, 2018. Memorial...
Jimmy Vigil
Aug 11, 2018
Jimmy Vigil. Age 85. Jimmy passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.Beloved husband of Susana Vigil. Loving dad of Linda (Chet) Malczyk, Marie (Tom) Barreto, Gilbert (Amber) Vigil and the late Jimmy Vigil Jr. and Yolanda Chandler. Cherished grandpa of Jim (Sheila) Boyle, Nick (Clarissa) Boyle, Dustin (Beth) Boyle, Katina (Terrell) Johnson, Danielle Kallis, Christina (Ephram Hale) Kallis, Christos...
Rocky Pollifrone
Aug 10, 2018
Age 88 Beloved husband of Kathleen for 66 years. Loving father Paula (Ronald) Neys, Mary (Donald) LaFleur, Rocco (Lisa) Pollifrone and Lisa (Daniel Ledeman) Armstead. Cherished grandfather of Braelynn, Brad, Christopher, Angela, Blair, Shelby, Casey, Taylor, Rocco, Connor & Ryan. Proud great grandfather of Kendall, Evan, Michael, Madison, Dominic, MacKenzie and Everette. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Laura Jean Casper
Aug 10, 2018
The best of the Casper family, Laura Jean Casper, died at home in the wee hours of Friday, August 10, 2018, with friends and family by her side. Her death ended a good life, and a long struggle with multiple complications from Lupus. She was born in Detroit, one of 10 siblings, on May 8th, 1950 to Catherine Curtis...
Theresa Sylvia Kosowski
Aug 8, 2018
Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Eugene for 41 years. Dear mother of Eugene (Michelle), Robert (Elizabeth), and Patrick (Jennifer). Grandmother of Sarah, Nicole, Andrew, Austin, Brooke, and Samantha. Visitation Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm with a 7 pm evening service. Funeral service Monday 10 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Family suggests memorials...
Gerard Charles Sarb
Aug 8, 2018
Gerard Charles Sarb.Age 74. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee: Clymer) Sarb for 54 years. Loving father of Mary (Tim) Hufford, Charles (Krystal) Sarb, and Richard Sarb. Cherished grandpa of Briana Wolfe, Andrea Wolfe, Alisha (Derek) Lynch, Ryan Sarb, and Lynda George. Great grandpa of Maverick Lynch and Avery Ward. Dearest brother...
Joseph William Himmel
Aug 7, 2018
Joseph W. Himmel. Age 85. Joseph passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Beloved husband of Claribel Himmel. Loving father of Stephen Himmel, Cheryl Ann Murdock, Annette Klauke and Jodee (Jeff) Ciszewski. Cherished grandpa of Samantha, Neil, Jake, April, Weston, Madison, Rebekah and Adrianna. Great grandpa of Kassidi, Mikyah, Robert, Lucas and Eric. Dear uncle of George, Mona and...
Alene Martin
Aug 7, 2018
Age 87 Beloved wife of Henry M. Martin for 67 years. Loving mother of Linda Dew, Lisa Taylor, Angela Martin, and the late William Martin, Rickey Martin, and Rodney Martin. Dear mother-in-law of Martha Martin. Cherished grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 5 and great great grandmother of 1. She will be dearly missed by many friends and family. Visitation...
Brandon Travis Biddle
Aug 7, 2018
Age 20 Loving father of Brandon Jr. Beloved son of Erik and Melissa. Dear brother of Autumn, Kyle, Brooklyn and Drais. Loving grandson of Ralph and Robin Biddle and Ann Mellert. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many many family members and friends. Memorial visitation Monday 2 pm - 7 pm. Memorial Service 7 pm...
Keith A. Phares
Aug 6, 2018
KEITH PHARES May 30, 1944-August 6, 2018 Keith Phares was born in Pontiac Mi, May 30, 1944. He was the son of Kenneth and Gertrude Phares. Keith attended Waterford Twp high school where he played football and honed his wonderful sense of humor and practical jokes.Soon after high school he met Carol and they married in 1965.Keith and Carol...
James T. Dragston
Aug 6, 2018
Age 79 Dear father of Dawn Ann (Jim) Kirchner, Jim (Christine) and the late Jamie Ann Bowman. Grandfather of Garrett, Amber, Travis, Joshua, and the late Lucas and Justin. Brother of Patricia Papac.
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