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Jason Arthur Taylor
May 26, 2018
Age 39 born March 6, 1979, in Detroit, Michigan. As the oldest child in the family, Jason always took care of his sisters. Devoted to his family, he also gave many years of loving caregiving to his elderly maternal grandparents, when they most needed it. With ability and talent in percussion, he was a noted drummer in...
William Joseph Falzon
May 26, 2018
age 90, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Mary Ann (John) Adams, Suzanne (Edward) Kuchinski and the late Renald Falzon. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Rachel) Falzon, Nathan (Sasha) Adams, Sophie, Carly, and Zachary. Adoring great grandfather of Will, Faith, Jameson and McKinley.  Dearest brother of Edgar Falzon and preceded in...
Gina Maria Rea
May 25, 2018
age 76 Beloved wife of Yves. Loving mother of Lidia Wolf, Monique (Sal) Giordano, and Tina (Darren) Mills. Cherished grandmother of Domenic, Gianni, Gina, Brianna, Sammy, Michael, Alex, and Nikko. Adoring great grandmother of Adrianna. Visitation Tuesday & Wednesday 2-8pm with an Evening Service Wednesday at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City...
James Cline
May 24, 2018
Mr. James Cline, age 88, of Smyrna, TN passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born in Batesville, OH to the late Sylvan and Mildred English Cline. Mr. Cline proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then worked for Ford Motor Company until his retirement. Mr. Cline attended St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Northville, MI....
Orlando Molinaro
May 23, 2018
Orlando Molinaro – Age 89 – February 6, 1929 to May 23 2018
Orlando passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Chelsea, Michigan at Glazier Commons on the campus of the Chelsea Retirement Community where he enjoyed excellent fellowship and care since 2015. He is survived by his children Mark (Elizabeth) Molinaro, Andrea (John) Scharf as...
Meta Polewka
May 22, 2018
Age 89 Meta passed away into her heavenly home May 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear sister and friend of Erna Heck. Preceded in death by siblings Martha, Gustav, Alfred and Erich. Loving aunt of 12. Great aunt to many. She leaves behind her beloved cat, Goldy. She was a long-time faithful member of Fair Haven Assembly...
Earl Gordon Mitchell
May 19, 2018
age 78 Beloved husband of the late Yvonne "Bonnie". Dear father of Dawn Alman, Deborah Brodie, Vicky (Eric) Ford and Earl Jr. (Kim). Cherished grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 16. Loving brother of Edward, Keith (Linda), David and Dorothy (Mike) Kentie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Thursday 10am at...
Adele M. Sabo
May 15, 2018
Age 84 Loving mother of Tina Reid, Joseph Jr. (Diane Faulkner), Alan (Shelley), Pam (Tim) Perdue. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Erica (James), Jesse, Kayla, Justin (Amanda), and the late Matthew. Great grandmother of Camila. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 8 pm. Funeral Service Friday...
Andrew Bushway
May 15, 2018
Age 57 Beloved husband of Pam. Loving father of Alexandra and Melanie. Dearest son of Rose and Chuck. Brother of Kellie (Brian) Bagnick, Sandra (Mark) Halloway, and David (Claudine). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was deep loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Memorial gathering Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 5:00 P.M. followed by...
Marjorie A. Mckeown
May 15, 2018
Age 90 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of David C. Matzke, Roger P. Matzke and the late Arlene (Kurt) Grockau. Grandmother of Kris (Nikki), Rochelle, Michael (Sarah), Drew (Sarah), and Lisa (Neal). Great grandmother of Nicholas, Anthony, Christopher, Kane, Shay, and Rowan. Visitation Sunday 3pm until the 6 pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu...
Mary Ellen Freiburger
May 13, 2018
Age 86. Loving wife of the late Arnold. Loving mother of Randy (Mona), Christopher (Sue) and Jeff. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Alyssa, Kara and Jaime. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm. Funeral Service 10am Wednesday at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Association. ( https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?df_id=32112&mfc_pref=T&32112.donation=form1&...
Jon F. Buchholz
May 13, 2018
Age 72 Beloved husband of Diane for almost 40 years. Loving father of Shila (Steven) Smith. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin Smith. Dear brother of Charles (Dorothy), Jackie Staub and the late Kathy Breuning. Beloved son of the late Robert and A.B. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members, friend and especially his beloved dogs...
Phyllis M. Zakalowski
May 12, 2018
Phyllis passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2018 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Zakalowski, married for 46 years. Loving mother of Catherine (Jim), Richard (Armie), Kenneth (Yvonne), Jeanne (Jim), Alan, Carol (Craig) and Nancy (Herc). Cherished grandmother of Laura (Mike), Michelle (Kevin), Douglas (Sandrine), James, Caitlin (Jacoby) and Heather. Proud great grandmother of...
Lisa Renee Mills
May 11, 2018
Age 46 Loving mother of Josh (Allie), Jeremy, Jayson, and Konley. Dear step mother of Kenny. Cherished grandmother of Zailynn. Adored daughter of Dorothy (Larry) Carey and the late Roger Blanton. Dearest sister of Sheila (David) Rainey and Amy Blanton. Also survived by her furry friend Prince. Visitation Tuesday 11am until the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...
Charles Allen Kelly
May 10, 2018
Charles Allen Kelly, 72, of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away on May 10, 2018, surrounded by his family. Charles was born November 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Ruth Kelly.Following college, Charles proudly served in the United States Army until 1969.He later married the love of his life, Alice, in 1973.Following a long career in the automotive industry,...
Gloria M. Gheesling
May 10, 2018
age 94 Beloved wife of the late William Marvin. Dear mother of Robert (Carol), Alan, Ann Marie (Tim) Mulligan, and Glen (Geri). Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Dan (Chelsea), Tim Mulligan, III, Katie (Adam) DeBoever, Liam Mulligan, and Joseph Mulligan. Adored great grandmother of Chloe, Gloria, Desmond, Caiden, Noah and Miles. Sister of Joyce Sotillo. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with a 6:30pm...
Barbara F. Mabbitt
May 8, 2018
Age 90. of Garden City passed away on May 8th at Angela Hospice Care Center in Livonia, Michigan. Loving wife of the late Richard and long time Companion of the late William Steenburg. She is survived by her three loving daughters, Kathleen (David) Acosta, Karen (Gerald) Mason, and Debra (Allen) Raley. Cherished Grandmother of Joshua Acosta, Jonathan Acosta, David (Carrie)...
Paula May Karasinski
May 6, 2018
Paula May Karasinski.Age 52.Paula passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.Beloved wife of Michael Karasinski.Loving mother of Danielle (Jason) Johnson, Christopher Baran, Andrea Baran and Michael Baran.Cherished grandmother of Dominic and Dylan.Dearest sister of Wally (Margaret) Baran, Tom (Judy) Baran, Dennis Baran and Donald Baran.Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Shirley Baran.Paula was always fun to be around;...
Leonard J. Dudek
May 5, 2018
Age 69. Beloved father of Ingrid and the late little Lenny. Dearest brother of John (Joan), Joane Musial, Ted (Barbara), Frank (Diana), Dorothy Mucha, Joseph and the late Daniel and Stanley. Dear brother-in-law of Emily and the late Pat. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials suggested to: Universal Hospice Care, Inc. 24315 Northwestern Highway, Suite 102 Southfield,...
Lawrence Anthony Burke
May 4, 2018
Age 63 Beloved husband of 19 years to Jo Ann. Dear father of Bradley (Jana), Erik (Chrystal), Jennifer (Mike) Dandy, Carrie (Mike) Sclafani, and Julene (Ryan) Prueitt. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Courtney, Rachel, Emily, Michael, Katherine, Caelum, Paul, Gage and Garrett. Adored brother of Kevin (Sandy) Burke, Shawn (April) Burke, Brian (John) Burke, Maureen (the late James) Smith and the...
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