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Dorothy J. Neely

Dorothy J. Neely

Dec 18, 2017

Dearborn Heights-Dorothy J. Wiltshire Neely, a long-time resident of Dearborn Heights, died at the age of 84 in her home on Monday, December 18, 2017. Born June 23, 1933 in Somerville, Massachusetts to parents Henry Charles Wiltshire and Katherine Elizabeth Cotter.Dorothy became a popular athlete (basketball & field hockey), cheerleader and class entertainer.She was involved in tap and ballroom...

Donald "Pat" Kelly

Donald "Pat" Kelly

Dec 18, 2017

Age 83 Beloved husband of Patricia for 61 years.  Loving father of Peter (Rosanna), Cheryl (the late Jeffrey) Richie, Kim (John) Howard and the late Janice and John.  Cherished grandfather of Ian, Devon, Emma, Jennelle (Erik) Kesteloot, Steven (Tiffany Green) Richie and Tyler Howard.  Dearest great grandfather of Mason Kesteloot. Memorial visitation Thursday, December 28th, 1:00 PM until the 5:00...

Jane King

Jane King

Dec 17, 2017

Age 86 Beloved wife of the late August.  Loving mother of Jeffrey (Julie Ann), Katherine (Patrick) Schoff, Robert and James (Suzanne).  Grandmother of Jeffrey (Courtney), Katie, Andrew, Brendan, Daniel, Kellen, Michael & Nicole.  Sister of Ruth Borden. Visitation Wednesday, December 27th, 2pm until the 7 pm Funeral Service  at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N....

Ollie "Cookie" Davis

Ollie "Cookie" Davis

Dec 16, 2017

Age 63 In loving memory of my mother.  Whom was loved by everyone and whom she showed love for, as well as cared for.  We will miss your dancing and popping your fingers and your loving smile.  You brought joy to many people's lives. You will always be remembered and never forgotten by your family and friends.  It was time...

Evelyn L. Farfan

Evelyn L. Farfan

Dec 15, 2017

Age 99 Beloved wife of the late Peter.  Dear mother of Kathleen Wilson.  Loving grandmother of Jennifer Wilson, Michelle (Nicholas) Howell and Michael Wilson.  Great grandmother of Jessica and Tyler. Funeral services were held.

Robert C. Tiano, Sr.

Robert C. Tiano, Sr.

Dec 14, 2017

Age 71 Beloved husband of Renee for 37 years.  Loving father of Rhenai, Angela (Jim) Broad, Robert Jr. (Heather) and Dominic.  Cherished grandfather of Matthew Williams, Joshua Williams and Emily Broad.  Loving great grandfather of Camden Williams, Jordyn Floyd and Christian William.  Dear brother of John R. (Karen), Roxanne Cooke, Michael (Nancy and the late Jerry.  Dearest brother-in-law of Gloria....

Lynn M. Grunst

Lynn M. Grunst

Dec 12, 2017

Lynn M. Grunst of Dearborn. December 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Pat Assenmacher. Loving daughter of the late Walter and Lucille Grunst. Dear sister of Gary (Roxanne) Grunst. Also survived by many cherished in-laws, nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Gathering for Family and Friends at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St....

Michael "Mick" Jones

Michael "Mick" Jones

Dec 11, 2017

Age 51 Loving father of Renee Gafford, Nicholas Jones and James Jones.  Grandfather of Austin and Savannah.  Beloved son of John and Deanna.  Brother of Tina Komor and John (Rose) Jones.  Nephew of Rose Spano.  Also survive by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 1:00 pm until the 7:00 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Richard 'Stretch' Smith

Richard 'Stretch' Smith

Dec 11, 2017

age 77 Beloved son of the late Ruth & Glenn Smith. Dear brother of Nancy Scanlon and long time family friend of Joann Murphy. Richard was a 50 year lifetime member of Penetrators M.C. He was a 1958 graduate from Cody High School. Richard loved camping, hunting, fishing and riding with the club. He also leaves behind his dog...

Arthur F. Horvat

Arthur F. Horvat

Dec 11, 2017

Age 96 Beloved husband of the late Frances. Dear father of Susan (Edward Bobinchak) Horvat, Sr. Kathleen Horvat (Monastery of St. Clare), Ralph, Nancy Kowalczyk, Edward (Nancy), Joan (Randy) Gahry and Glen (Diana). Grandfather of 10. Great grandfather of 3. Arthur was a 1940 graduate of St. Gregory High School in Detroit,  a veteran of WWII and a longtime...

Zack Zieleniewski

Zack Zieleniewski

Dec 11, 2017

Age 32 Loving father of Zoey.  Beloved son of Cathy and Jerry.  Cherished brother of Josh (Barb), Ellie (Nick) Cormendy, Jeremy Linderman, and Shannon.  Dearest uncle  of Cassian & Landon.  Beloved grandson of Donna & Jerry Cramer.  He was dearly loved by all of his family member and friends especially his beloved dogs Hogan and Jade.  He will be deeply...

Joanne "Jody" Dodge

Joanne "Jody" Dodge

Dec 9, 2017

JOANNE "JODY" DODGE, age 59, put down her pink boxing gloves and retired from the ring on December 9, 2017. Her sister and children and family by her side, and spiritually surrounded by numerous other family and friends, God welcomed her home to begin her new job as our Guardian Angel.  We lost the most amazing, beautiful, generous, and...

Agnes Louise Rich

Agnes Louise Rich

Dec 9, 2017

Agnes Louise Rich (nee: Ryan). Age 98. Agnes passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rich. Loving mother of Judith (Raymond) Gosnell, Carol (James) Zoli, Cynthia (William) Binder and Thomas (Brenda) Rich. Cherished grandma of Raymond (Nicole) Gosnell, Richard Gosnell, Mike (Karla) Zoli, Jeff (Katie) Zoli, Karyn (Harry) Kummer, Kim (Erik) Derringer, Amanda...

Chris Thomas Parks

Chris Thomas Parks

Dec 8, 2017

Age 55. Beloved son of Ernest and the late Mary Jane. Dear brother of John Ernest (Diane), Robert James (Sandy) and Joseph (Patti).  Adored uncle of Susan, John, Brian, Brent, Kara and Ashley. Visitation Tuesday 1pm until the 3pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry...

Theresa June Donovan

Theresa June Donovan

Dec 8, 2017

Theresa June Donovan. Age 79. Theresa passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Donovan Sr. Loving mother of Patricia (Tim) Seguin, Michael Donovan, Linda (the late Paul) Donovan, Clara (Michael) Gagnon, Nick (Tina) Donovan and the late Teddy (Cheryl) Donovan Jr. Cherished nana of 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Theresa is survived...

Georgia Galeas

Georgia Galeas

Dec 7, 2017

Age 91 Beloved sister of Agnes Evlow, Kathryn Karnish, John Galeas and the late Steve Galeas, Helen Trombley, Peter Galeas and Chuck Galeas.  Loving aunt of Marilyn (Stan) Silka, Ron (MaryJane) Galeas, Chuck (Ying) Galeas, Doug Galeas, John (Sue) Galeas and Joey Karnish.  Also survived by many grand nieces, nephews and great grand nieces and nephews.  She was dearly...

Carol Ann Diederichs

Carol Ann Diederichs

Dec 7, 2017

Age 59 Beloved daughter of Leonard and the late Dawn.  Cherished sister of Denise (Bob) Denyes, Paul (Sue), Mary Nielsen, Kathleen Hill, Karen Irvin, Ann Diederichs, Maureen (Jim) Bennett and Tom (Jennifer).  Adored aunt of 18 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd.,...

Anne O'Connell

Anne O'Connell

Dec 6, 2017

Age 96 Loving mother of Gary (Deb Dunne), Nancy (Dennis) Murray and the late Judith (Michael) Anderson.  Grandmother of Michelle (Robert) Hicks, Jeffrey (Jaclyn) Anderson, Christopher (Kari Bisbee) O'Connell, Aaron (Linda) Murray and Scott (Meghan Johnston) Murray.  Great grandmother of Spencer and Evan Hicks, Carly and Brady Anderson, Jack and Annie O'Connell, Kayla and Tyler Murray, Alexander and Quinn Murray....

Renee Schroeder

Renee Schroeder

Dec 4, 2017

Age 67 Beloved wife of Herb.  Loving mother of Michael (Christie) and Sean (Stephanie).  Cherished grandmother of Ethan, Grace, Owen and Stella. Memorial gathering Friday 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.

Dorothy Roth

Dorothy Roth

Dec 4, 2017

Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Richard.  Loving mother of Richard Jr. (Cynthia), Steven and the late Janet Williams.  Grandmother of Shawn Roth-Pippenger, Chelsea, Nina and Eva Roth and the late Dawn and Jimmy Davis.  Great grandmother of Alexis Rowley, Conner Pippenger, Justin Pierce and Amanda Bruce.  Great great grandmother of 5.  She also leaves behind her sisters, Ernestine...

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