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Michael Sergio Ramirez
Jan 10, 2018
Michael S. Ramirez of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Age 59. Mike passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mona Lisa Ramirez. Loving father of Michael, Andrew, Nicholas, Daniel and Tatianya. Visitation will be on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home from 2:00 until the time of the Funeral Service at 5:00 p.m.
Antonio S. Speen
Jan 9, 2018
Age 92 Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Dear father of Linda (Jim), Maria and the late Anthony. Grandfather of Gina (Joey), Markita and Mark. Great grandfather of Aurora. Brother of Lucy and the late Pete & Rosie. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with a 7pm evening service. Funeral Service Friday 10 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...
Nabiha Makki
Jan 8, 2018
Age 69 Beloved wife of Kamel. Dear mother of Wafah (Maniff) Bajjey, Kamal (Mona), Nada, Danielle (Amad) Elzayat and Mahmoud (Diane). Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Visitation Monday 4-8pm at the Islamic Institute of America. In state Tuesday 9am followed by the 11am Funeral.
Norma Irene Godwin
Jan 8, 2018
Norma Irene Godwin, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, left this world on January 8, 2018.She was 93 years old. Norma was feisty, intelligent, hilarious, and madly in love with her husband of 74 years, Ken Godwin. Norma met Ken at a skating rink when she was a teenager, was with him at The Calvin Theater the night Pearl...
Victoria Hans
Jan 8, 2018
Age 59 Beloved wife of Daniel for 36 years. Dear mother of Daniel B., Jon (Annette), Tori (Christopher) Robinson and Krista Szklarski. Grandmother of Lily and Rose. Sister of Yvonne Seymour, Kathy Szklarski and the late David Ugorcak. After raising her beloved family, she achieved her lifelong dream of becoming a flight attendant at Pinnacle Airlines. She was dearly...
Patricia O'Brien-Ballard
Jan 6, 2018
Patricia O'Brien-Ballard. Patricia passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Bob Ballard. Loving step-mother of Jeff (Sandy) Ballard, Patrick Ballard, Lisa Ballard and Rob Ballard. Cherished step-grandma of five. Dearest sister of Donna Petrainas and the late Eleanor (Joe) Berna. Dear aunt of Alicia Petrainas, Pam (Dale) Bjerke, Kevin (Sue) Berna and Joe Berna. Great aunt...
Shirley Polak
Jan 5, 2018
Age 91 Beloved Wife of the late Walter for 71 years. Loving mother of Bob (Edith), Dee, Don, Jim (Stephanie), Mary (David) Schintius, Bill (Julie) and Cheryl (David) Stout. Dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 1. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm and Friday 1-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd.,...
William John Klein
Jan 5, 2018
Age 63 Dearest husband of Linda for 40 years. Loving father of Paula (Jeremy) Gyiraszin, Kimberly (Christopher) Miller and Ryan (Tiffany) Klein. Cherished grandfather of Athena Gyiraszin, Cheyenne, Lucas, Gavin and Benjamin Miller, and Taya Klein. Dear brother of Carol (Tom) Bridges, Cathy (Willie) McDermott and Douglas (Lisa) Klein. He also leaves behind his dear friend Phil (Melody) Baker. Visitation...
Yousef "Joe" Allie
Jan 4, 2018
Age 91 Dear brother of Hassen "John" (Sandra), Sam (Sabah) and the late Assad (the late Judy) and the late Rosalie. Son of the late Charles and Zenab. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews Visitation Friday 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with the Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 A.M. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...
Helen Sliwka
Jan 3, 2018
Born December 25, 1914 in New York City, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2018 at 103 years young. Loving wife of the late Anthony. Beloved mother of Nancy (Ronald) Dolkowski and Patricia (the late Richard) Kraus. Grandmother of Jeffrey (Christina) and James (Deborah) Dolkowski, Richard Kraus, Kimberly (Timothy) Barnes and Kelly Kraus. Great grandmother of Aaron (Meghan), Brittany,...
Donna K. Schwebs
Jan 3, 2018
Age 52 Beloved daughter of Conrad & Shirley Schwebs. Loving sister of Philip (Cindy) Schwebs, Debra (Mike) Nagle and Angela (Jim) Evans. Visitation Sunday 2-4pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to the family.
David Gustitus
Jan 2, 2018
Age 57 Beloved brother of Bernadine (Tony) Byk, Mike (Sue), Paul (Deb) and the late Robert and John. Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and 27 great nieces and nephews. David grew up in Wayne, Michigan and attended Wayne High School and served in the Navy. He as resided at Brookdale in Brighton for 17 years and prior to...
Kenneth Svihra
Jan 2, 2018
Age 56
Family and friends lost a mighty ally with the sudden and unexpected death of Ken Svihra, on January 2, 2018. Ken passed away peacefully, in his sleep, at home.
Kenny was born in Rochester, Pennsylvania, across the Ohio River from his family's home in Monaca, PA, surrounded by much of the extended family and relatives...
John Wayne Watterson
Jan 2, 2018
Watterson, John Wayne.Age 92.Beloved husband of Doris.Loving father of Susan, Deborah, Lynn, Janice, Timothy, Dennis, Steven, Donald, Kevin, Karen, Jeffrey, Christopher and spouses.Dear brother of Kenneth (Edna) and the late Maxine (Harvey) Gruenwald.Also survived by 32 grandchildren and the late Robert John and 136 great grandchildren.Visitation, Friday, January 5, 2018 at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W....
T. Louise Reeves
Dec 30, 2017
Age 87 Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Donald, Bonnie Cates and Connie Martin. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Adored sister of Paul, Peggy and Rosemarie. Visitation Thursday 10am until the 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between...
Linda Ann Kobylka
Dec 28, 2017
Age 66 Beloved wife of Craig for 30 years. Dear sister of Elton (Beckey) Lackey. Sister-in-law of Norma (Steve), Larry (Sandy) and Ken (Debbie). Daughter of the late William & Omie Lackey. Daughter-in-law of Terry Bagrowski. Also survived by her furry child Roxy the cat. Linda lived a full and happy life. She worked hard and played hard. She passed...
Ronald Joseph Wilk
Dec 28, 2017
Age 79 Beloved husband of Deborah for 14 years. Adored father of Tony (Michele Vella) Chavez. Cherished grandfather of Brianna, Katelyn, Selena and Isaac. Great grandfather of Aliyah. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially his #1 Girl, Krystal Thomas. Visitation Friday, January 5, 2018, 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary. Funeral...
Vera J. Schultz
Dec 28, 2017
Vera J. Schultz of Dearborn Heights. Age 80. December 28, 2017. Beloved wife of Charles Schultz. Loving mother of Susan (Bruce) Monhollen and Richard (Jerry) Schultz. Dearest nana of Sarah. Great nana of Alys. Dear sister of Joan (Alan) Aniol, John and Mary. Dear aunt of Marilyn, Cathy, Mark, Jenny and Mary Ann. Visitation Saturday, December 30, 2017 at...
Richard G. Boudreau
Dec 28, 2017
Dr. Richard G. Boudreau. Age 84. Dr. Boudreau passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Frankie Boudreau. Loving father of Christien (Eleanor) Boudreau. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Katlyn and Jacob. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home on Friday, January 5, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Instate 9:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2018 at St. Sebastian...
Mary A. Mooradian
Dec 28, 2017
Age 80 Beloved wife of 40 years to the late Michael F. Mooradian. Dear mother of Michael (Patti) Mooradian. Cherished grandmother of Alec and Kathlyn. Loving sister of Ann Whitledge, Fran Groh, Mickey Surmacz, Michael Villella and the late Victor Villella. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association or the Michigan...
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