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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...
Mary Jane Stefan
May 3, 2018
Age 88. Beloved wife of Andrew for 67 years. Devoted mother of Robert (Ruby), Linda (Larry) Pelowski, Ronald and the late Susan LaCasper. Loving gandmother of Garrett and Christopher. Dear sister of James (Margaret) Kryvicky. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with a 6:30pm Evening Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford...
Frank Niemczewski
May 3, 2018
age 81 Beloved husband of Charity "Sweetie" for almost 59 Years. Dearest father of Gordon (Carol), Paul (Brenda), Lisa (Joe) Kabara, Amy (Steve) Silardi and Joy. Loving grandfather of 5. Dear great grandfather of 6. Visitation Tuesday 10am until an 11am Funeral Mass at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh Road., Livonia (Just south of 5 Mile). Memorials suggested...
Mary M. Eggenberger
May 3, 2018
Age 85. Loving wife of George for 67 ½ years. Loving mother of James R., Jeffrey (Melanie), Teri and Tracey (Chet) Fleger. Cherished grandmother of Jarrett, Jesse, Tiffany (David) Diep, Johnnie, Tristin (Chris) Bean, Tasha Fleger, Jaemel, Jordan Fleger, Jaden Fleger, Aubrey James Fleger and Joshua Fleger.  Great grandmother of Michael George Diep and Jameson William Eggenberger. Dear sister...
Bonnie Devries
May 2, 2018
Age 63. Beloved wife of Paul. Devoted mother of Timothy (Sarah), Kevin (Jennifer), Cherie (William) Polo and Amanda (Matthew) Bartus. Loving grandmother of Brandon, Katherine, Michaela, Madison, Lillian, Evelyn, Tucker, Patrick and the late Maxwell. Cherished daughter of Margaret and the late Loren. Dear sister of Roger, James, Randall, Thomas and Daniel Warners. Also survived by many nieces and...
Loretta Brandt
May 2, 2018
Age 93 Beloved wife of the late Don for 52 years. Loving daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Prezios. Oldest and last surviving sister of Lucy Querbach, Beatrice Galazka and Mary Pepera. Dearly loved sister-in-law of John "Pepsi" Pepera. Adored by many nieces and nephews. She was a 1942 graduate from Fordson High School where she was a...
Marilyn M. Copeland
May 2, 2018
age 86 Loving wife of the late Verling. Loving mother of Carleton and Cliffored (Ruth). Dear grandmother of Eric (Kimberly), Charles and Kelly. Visitation Wednesday 9:30am until a 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).
Joyce Ann Gattyan
May 2, 2018
Age 76 Beloved wife of Joseph A. Gattyan. Dear mother of Lorie (Greg) Thielen, Michael (Lynda) McGlothlin, and Phillip Gattyan. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Aaron, Katelyn & Emily. Memorial Visitation Thursday 10am until the 12:30pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).
Christopher Baker
Apr 29, 2018
Age 40. Loving son of Sandra and the late Dennis Baker. Cherished fiancee of Leslie Butera. Dear father of Jonathan. He also leaves behind is best friends Jason, Dennis, and many other dear friends and family. He will be missed by his canine friend Dakota. Visitation Saturday 9 am until the 11:30 am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...
Ronald Davis
Apr 29, 2018
Age 83 Beloved husband of the late Glenna for 43 years. Dear father of Rhonda (Michael) Hawes, and Glenna Miesen. Grandfather of Douglas, Ashley, Ryan, and Emilee. Great grandfather of Annabelle, and Lauren. Cousin of Delores Lents. Visitation Wednesday 4 pm - 8 pm and Thursday 1 pm - 8 pm with the Funeral Service Friday 11:30 am at the...
Rafael Narbaez
Apr 28, 2018
Age 68
Beloved husband of Diloram. Dear father of Hiba. Brother of Eleanore Narbaez, Ramona Edemidaran, Robert (Tamara) Narbaez and the late Helen Poplin and Benjamin Narbaez. Son of the late Rafael and Anita.
Visitation Tuesday 12:30 pm until the 1:30 pm Funeral at the American Muslim Society, 9945 W. Vernor, Dearborn
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