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Robert Bruce Mckay

Robert Bruce Mckay

Feb 7, 2018

Robert Bruce McKay, Age 84, Passed away at home the evening of February 7, 2018. Robert was born and raised in Detroit in 1933. In 1956 he joined the Armed Services and was stationed at California's Fort Ord, where he played saxophone in the Army's marching band. After being Honorably Discharged, he returned...

Chet Zentz

Chet Zentz

Feb 6, 2018

Age 41 Beloved son of Chester and the late Mona.  Dear brother of Eric and Jason.  Grandson of Mary L. Zentz and the late William. Memorial Visitation Friday 2:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 5:00 P.M. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Family suggests memorials to the Michigan Humane Society.

Dennis Lis

Dennis Lis

Feb 6, 2018

Age 69 Beloved husband of Vernadine for 45 years. Dear father and hero of Jon (Nancy) and Bernadette. He is also survived by his canine buddies, Myles and Louie. Dennis enjoyed fishing and woodworking.  He was also an avid reader and loved working on crossword puzzles at his kitchen table. You could often find him at the American Legion...

Ioan Cacau

Ioan Cacau

Feb 6, 2018

Age 71 Beloved husband of Maria.  Dear father of Jim (Margaret) Herman, John (Vicky) Herman, Vic Cacau, Aurica Cacau, Maria (Radu) Sipos, Danny Herman, Sam (Tabitha) Malan, Dorin (Dana) Cacau, Marcel Cacau, Florin (Diana) Cirt, David (Selena) Cacau, Nick (Daniella) Cacau, Monica (Casaba) Borcsa, Christina Cacau, Josh (Aurelia) Cacau, Nicole (Danny) Bonas, Benny Cacau and the late Ana, Rodica...

Stella Rose Konopka

Stella Rose Konopka

Feb 5, 2018

Age 96 Beloved wife of Theodore Felix, who preceded her in death in 2009 after 63 years of marriage.  Dear mother of Margaret D. (Douglas) Oster Bradley and Suzanne Marie Rose. Loving grandmother of Dorothy (Michael) Compton, Matthew Bradley, Benjamin (Agnieszka) Bradley and the late Christine Oster. Great grandmother of Joseph, Veronica, Jack, Vivienne Compton and Maria, John Paul...

Sandra Lee Bilokury

Sandra Lee Bilokury

Feb 5, 2018

Age 70 Beloved mother of William.  Dear grandmother of Anna Bilokury, Lynsee Bielicki, Aaron Bilokury, Nicholas Bilokury and Sebastian Bilokoury.  Great grandmother of Noah, Liam, Abel, Declan, Sawyer and Logan.  She will also be missed by her good friend Debbie Stone. Sandra was involved with the Boy Scouts of Michigan, 13th District Republican Committee and Cherry Hill High School Alumni...

Robert "Bob" Buda

Robert "Bob" Buda

Feb 2, 2018

Age 86 Beloved husband of Gloria and the late Ann C.  Loving father of Paul (Sandie), Nancy (Richard) Clifford, Christopher (Karen) and Valerie (Joe) Wasson. Dear step-father of Mike (Nancy) Curmi and Mark Curmi.  Cherished grandfather of Darryl, Jacob (Courtney), Aaron (Alex), Ian (Mackenzie), Matthew, Allison, Breann, Andrew, Joshua, SarahAnn, Rachel, Michael, Amanda, and McKenna.  Adored great grandfather of Charlotte. ...

Robert "Buzz" Jones

Robert "Buzz" Jones

Feb 2, 2018

Age 95 Beloved husband of the late Helen.  Loving father and best friend of Creed.  Dear brother of Betty Keim & Grace Shockey. Cherished uncle of Jessica (Gary) Fisher, Rick, Nick, Tim and Melinda Piantiedosi. Loving great uncle of Sean Fisher.  He proudly served his country in WWII and was a devoted member of the Garden City Masonic Lodge....

Craciun Sav

Craciun Sav

Feb 1, 2018

Age 61 Dear father of Razvan.  Beloved friend of Marianne, and good companion of Gary Lee.  He leaves behind many family and friends in Romania.  Craciun was a kind and caring man whose favorite color was blue. Visitation Wednesday 5-8pm with a 7pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford...

Keith Kitchen

Keith Kitchen

Feb 1, 2018

Age 60 Keith Allen Kitchen, was born August 19, 1957 and was taken from this earth on February 1, 2018 through a senseless act of violence. Growing up in southwest Detroit, Keith observed life with genuine curiosity, developed keen senses and an aptitude for conquering the impossible. Keith was a self-educated intellectual who commanded the respect of leaders in his...

Virginia G. Rochowiak

Virginia G. Rochowiak

Jan 31, 2018

Age 92 Beloved wife of the late Leonard for 45 years.  Dear mother of Lawrence (Linda), Christina (Christopher) Warren, Roger (Margaret), Marsha (Ronald) Seaman, Juliann Klafehn and Leonard.  Grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 9. Sister of Delphine (Marion) Kujawa.  Loving aunt to many. Visitation Thursday 2pm – 8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu &...

Joseph William Malleck

Joseph William Malleck

Jan 30, 2018

Age 84 Died at his home in Florida.  Joe is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Marlene (Teltow) Malleck, daughters Marjorie (Philip) Ojo of Las Vegas Nevada, Kathryn (Bill) Mahley of Hercules California, Kindra (Glenn) Hoppe of Lenox Michigan, son Robert Malleck of Fort Worth Texas.  Predeceased in death by son Kevin Conger of Richmond Michigan 1985. ...

Robert W. Hill

Robert W. Hill

Jan 30, 2018

Age 86 Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Gail Schleif and the late Robert L. and Mark A.  Loving grandfather of Raymond, Bobby, Bryan, Nathan, Tracy and 21 great grandchildren.  Brother of Gloriann Relick. Visitation Friday 4pm – 8pm.  Funeral Service Saturday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Manuel "Lip" Carreon

Manuel "Lip" Carreon

Jan 29, 2018

Age 86 Beloved husband of Carmen for 61 years.  Loving father of Michael, Nancy (Jimmy) Draper, Lisa (Gary) Przybyla and Judy Carreon-Merrill. Preceded in death by his beloved grandson Andrew. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Sara, Alex, Amanda, Connor, Austin and Abigail. Loving great grandfather of Liam. Manuel was a wonderful husband and father.  He will be very dearly missed. Visitation...

Steven Dodge

Steven Dodge

Jan 29, 2018

Age 60 Steve joined his beautiful wife on January 29, 2018. With his children, sister, and friends by his side, God welcomed Steve home to begin his new job as our Guardian Angel.  In the wake of his departures, Steve leaves behind a legacy far too great to ever summarize. His charming sense of humor, vivid stories, and...

John E. Yuhas

John E. Yuhas

Jan 29, 2018

Age 63 Died at 9:10 am, January 29, 2018. He was born January 26, 1955 in Detroit to Elmer and Mary Yuhas.  He is survived by the love of his life, Lea Ann Yuhas. Beloved father of Rick (Alanna), Alisha (Mike) Detoy, Alex (Lara) and James (Chantal) Frank.  Loving grandfather of Samantha, Haley, Braylon and Chloe Yuhas, Taylor, Kasey,...

Jeanne Rutter

Jeanne Rutter

Jan 28, 2018

Age 89 Beloved wife of James for 44 years.  Dear mother of John, James (Tracy) and Jeff.  Loving grandmother of Paul, Jason, Sara, Allyson and Amber.  Great grandmother of Alex.  Sister of Rene LaBelle and Irene Czarnecki.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation Saturday 12 Noon followed by the 3:00 PM Funeral Service at...

Kathryn Goldie Karnish

Kathryn Goldie Karnish

Jan 27, 2018

Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Chip.  Devoted sister of Agnes Evlow, John Galeas and the late Steve Galeas, Helen Trombley, Peter Galeas, Chuck Galeas and Georgia Galeas.  Caring aunt of Marilyn (Stan) Silka, Ron (MaryJane) Galeas, Chuck (Ying) Galeas, Doug Galeas and John (Sue) Galeas.  Godmother of Louis Kocsis.  Also survived by many grand...

Irene E. Schmenk

Irene E. Schmenk

Jan 27, 2018

age 88 Beloved wife of the late Henry.  Loving mother of Michael (Kathleen), Steven (Mary Jo), Patricia (James) Stephanoff, Jane (Dan) Faletti, Karen (Paul) Sherzer, Kenneth, Susan (Kevin) Doyle and Christina (Jeffrey) Krakowiak. Cherished grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 8. Visitation Tuesday 4-8pm with a 6:30pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Mark Tumminello

Mark Tumminello

Jan 26, 2018

Age 56 Dear father of Mark (Sarah) and Ryan (Charlotte).  Grandfather of Amelia Rose.  Son of Margaret and the late Sam.  Brother of Phil (Mary), Sam (Lisa) and the late Paul and Margaret.  Brother-in-law of Dorothy.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2pm – 8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Memorial Gathering Monday...

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