Obituaries

Jul 19, 2018

Age 49. Loving son of Walter, Sr. and the late Jane.  Beloved father of Nakaya Harris, Deanne Mencer, Alan-Michael Mencer and Jonathan Mencer.  Dearest brother of Roderick, Tiffany, Claudine Morris, Jennifer (Michael) Hariston and Dee Dee Bryd.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed, especially by his friend Dedra. Memorial Visitation Saturday at 1pm until time...

Jul 18, 2018

Pat lived in Detroit and Dearborn, Michigan. He married his wife, Peggy in July 1956. They were blessed with 42 years of marriage before Peggy was called home to the Lord. Loving dad of Dan (Michelle) Carney, Mary Ellen (Allen) Rievert, Susan Carney, Michael F. Carney and Tim Carney. Cherished grandpa of Erin, Katie, Sean and Shannon. Great grandpa...

Jul 18, 2018

On July 18, 2018, Ron won his battle with cancer. He was 66. His voice can be heard as he walks with the Lord.  Ron was the longtime owner of Ron's Clean Sweep Janitorial Service.  He was proceeded in death by his father Richard Pooley, mother Ethel Pooley, and brothers Richard and Randy Pooley.  Ron is survived by brothers...

Jul 18, 2018

On Wednesday, July 18th Violet Powers, cherished mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother passed away in her 90 th year, after a long-fulfilled life, with family at her side.  Beloved wife of the late Harold (Bob).  Treasured mother of Carol (Mark) Plichta, Dianne (the late Ron) Ratusznik, John, Paul, Jill (Rick) Dela Cruz, Linda (Bill) Berry and William (Kristin)...

Jul 17, 2018

Age 83 Beloved wife of the late John Jr.  Dear mother of Mary Claire, Dr. John III, Martha Friedrich, Paul L. (Pamela), Christopher and Patrick (Daria).  Loving grandmother of Mark, Katrina, Diana, Joshua, Jacqueline, Luke and Landon.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Judy was a member of Divine Child Altar Society, and Eucharistic Minister of the Holy...

Jul 16, 2018

Age 83 Beloved husband of Josephine for 64 years.  Dear father of Mary (Greg) Winokur, Barb, Debra (Brian) McAndrew, Suzan, Carrie (Joseph) Mnich and Robert (Amy).  Loving grandfather of Martin and Samuel Gorton, Jaclyn (Riaz) Sheriff, Zachary, Benjamin and Ethan Abdo.  Great grandfather of Landon, Parker, Oliva and Griffin.  Son of the late Samuel and Sadie Abdo.  Also survived by...

Jul 15, 2018

Age 35 Beloved son of Linda Bacon and Gary Wiacek.  Dearest friend and partner of Cindy.  Loving father of Raymond and Noah.  Dearest brother of Daniel (Shawn), Bryon and Brianna.  Cherished nephew of Auntie Mickey, Uncle Bill, Susan Nicholet, Aunt Jacquie and Uncle Bobby.  He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many cousins, family and friends....

Jul 15, 2018

Beloved husband of Dolores (Kadzielawski) for 60 years.  Dear father of Christine (the late Thomas) Rohan, David (Mary) Czarnecki, Paul (Kristin) Czarnecki and the late Carol Ann Boran.  Loving grandfather of Timothy and James Rohan, and Steven Czarnecki.  Dear brother of Genevieve Czarnecki.

Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at University of Michigan – Dearborn, where he was...

Jul 11, 2018

Age 75. Dear cousin of Gloria Crothers, Christina Vickers, Richie and Amy Crothers, Erica Martin and Andrew Vickers.  She will be deeply missed by her dear group of long time friends and her friends at American House. Memorial visitation Saturday August 4, 2018 from 12 Noon until a 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Jul 11, 2018

Alexandra "Alice" Urynowicz Biernat was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 6, 1930. She lived in Detroit and its near suburbs her entire life, and passed away in Garden City, Michigan on July 11, 2018.

Alice was the child of Polish immigrants, Alexander and Katherine (Witek) Urynowicz, and grew up speaking both English and Polish in the...

Jul 11, 2018

Mark "Poof" Sabourin. Age 50.Mark passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.Beloved son of Patricia and the late Frank Sabourin.Loving brother of Matthew (Kim) Sabourin .Dearest cousin of many.Mark shared a special bond between childhood friends for over 40 years; Dave, Gino, Theresa, Ted, Jeff, Doug, Rich, Michelle and Kim.He relied on Sister Pat Sabourin for guidance and comfort.Mark...

Jul 9, 2018

Age 90 Beloved husband of Virginia for 62 years.  Dear father of Louann Truxal, Linda (Michael) Weavers, and Kathleen (Joseph) Conroy.  Loving grandfather of Justin & Nicholas Truxal, Alexandra & Michele Weavers, and Jacob, Michael, Kyle & Zachary Conroy.  Great grandfather of Olivia Truxal. Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu &...

Jul 8, 2018

Age 91 From Garden City, passed away on Sunday. She was born January 12, 1927 in Detroit, and grew up there and in Capac; following her marriage to Shirley L. Hurst, she moved back to Detroit and then to Garden City.

Beloved wife of the late Shirley L. for 50 years. Dear mother of Claudia (Robert) Stover,...

Jul 6, 2018

Age 69 Beloved mother of Jermaine (Tara).  Loving grandmother of Jermaine Jr. Sister of Agnes, Loretta, Ruby, Jerry and the late John Jr., Halbert, David, and Alvin. Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 8 pm at the John N. Santeiu Funeral Home. In state Friday 11 am followed by the 12 pm Funeral Service at Pilgrim Travelers Baptist Church, Inkster.

Jul 5, 2018

Semiha Omer devoted her life to caring for others. A beloved mother, grandmother and wife to the late Ekrem Omer, Semiha passed quietly in her home on the morning of July 5, 2018. She was 88.

Semiha spent her life raising her three children: Sevil, her daughter, Serdar and Atila, her sons. She adored her...

Jul 5, 2018

Age 63 Beloved husband of the late Lynda.  Adored father of Michael (Jamie Johnson) and Lauren (Robert) Hahn.  Dear brother of Dennis (the late Janette), and the late Sue Sturk, Lori Brandt, and Ron.  Brother in law of Bob Sturk, Wayne (Sally) Michaels, Patrick Michaels, Ruth Richardson, and Mary Ann (Tony) Gideon. Cherished son of the late Levi & Lucille...

Jul 4, 2018

Age 80 Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann.  Loving father of Mark (Georgia), Jeff (Roxane) and Brian (Jennifer).  Grandfather of 6.  Great grandfather of 1.  Brother of Helen (Art) Cober and the late Arthur and Reino Niemi. Visitation Friday, July 13 th , 3 pm – 8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state...

Jul 4, 2018

Age 79 formerly of Rochester, New Hampshire. Beloved huband of Margaret for 35 years. Loving father of Chris (Sara), Megan, Missy, Kevin, Jim and Andrea. Cherished grandfather of 6. Dearest brother of Pauline and Pat. His wit, wisdom and compassion will not only be missed by his many family members, but by all who knew him. Visitation Saturday 2-8pm....

Jul 4, 2018

Age 87 Dear partner of  Sally Soden. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy.  Dear father of Susan (Larry Coppard), Michael (Anne) and David (Patricia).  Grandfather of Christopher, Brian, Astra and Jerry. He will be missed by his beloved cats Lucy and Desi and was predeceased by his favorite cat Murphy. Visitation Saturday 1pm – 4pm with family sharing at...

Jul 3, 2018

Age 87. Loving mother of Paul (Sue), Sara (Steve) Gilo, Peter (Gaye) and the late Mary Ann.  Cherished grandmother of Erin (Mark) Mouland, Andrew, Mack, P.J. (Kelsey), Keya (Mike) Gough, Reese, Alec (Kayleigh) Gilo, Niki Gilo, and Nolan Gilo.  Beloved great grandmother of Henry Paul Mouland. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with...