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Donna K. Schwebs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sharon Ann Beams

Sharon Ann Beams

Dec 27, 2017

Sharon Ann Beams. Age 74. Sharon passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Loving mother of Barbara (Larry) Collins, David (Megumi) Beams, Gary (Michelle) Beams, Brian Kelly and Kenneth (Jennifer) Beams. Cherished grandma of 13 grandchildren:Anna, Maegan, Brigitte, Zachary, Alyce, Thomas, Emily, Abigail, Augustin, Rei, Sei, Sequoia and Kayla. Dearest sister of Robert (Brenda) Kelly and Michael Kelly.There will...

John W. Wambeke

John W. Wambeke

Dec 27, 2017

Age 89 Beloved brother of Margaret Cibasek. Dear uncle of Butch (Cheryl) Cibasek, Michael (Charlene) Cibasek and Catherine (Frank) Matuska. Great uncle of Kelly, Jamie, Jaclyn, Ryan, Kimberly, Erika, Andrea and Johnathan. Visitation Friday 2 pm – 8pm with an evening service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. &...

Dolores Gauci

Dolores Gauci

Dec 27, 2017

Age 97 Beloved wife of the late Michael.  Loving mother of Mary (Donald) Slawinski8, Josephine (George) Feret, Emmanuel (the late Kelly) Gauci, Charles Gauci, Rosina (Gary) Butske, Margaret (Gregory) Kendziorek and the late Doris (Les) Crum.  Grandmother of 13. Great grandmother of many and great great grandmother of 2. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N....

Marylou Trojan

Marylou Trojan

Dec 26, 2017

Age 85 Beloved wife of Raymond for 64 years.  Dear mother of Carole (Frank) Sexton, Susan (Jack) Tazzi and Alan (Ellen).  Grandmother of 13.  Great grandmother of 15.  Sister of Willard Klenk, Farris, Phylis and June. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm with the Funeral Service Saturday, In state 10:00 am followed by the 11:30 am Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Patricia Pletcher

Patricia Pletcher

Dec 26, 2017

Age 79 Beloved mother of Robin Pletcher.  Dear grandmother of Cynthia Moreno, Joseph Pletcher, Christopher Pletcher, Michael Pletcher and David Hodson.  Great grandmother of 10. Visitation Tuesday 10:00 am followed by the 11:30am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home

Marie J. French

Marie J. French

Dec 25, 2017

Age 89 Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Trish (the late Edwin Jr.) Rasmussen. Grandmother of David J. Fellows, Steven D. (Lynn) Fellows and Angela M. Rasmussen. Great grandmother of Brandon Kennell, Kaylin Fellows, Lilly Kennell and Max Fellows. Sister of Robert Cochrane and the late Joanne Cochrane Parrish.  She was a member of Sunrise Methodist Church...

Rex Philpott

Rex Philpott

Dec 25, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of Marjorie for 66 years.  Dear father of Doug, Nancy Liske, Lisa (Ken) Sirdan, Carol (Mike) Schuster. Grandfather of Matthew, Scott (Anna), Michial and Ian.  Great grandfather of Linda, Isabella and Isaiah. Brother of Waultina Davis and the late J.R. Philpott. He was the proud owner of Rex's Barber Shop in Dearborn Heights since 1955. Visitation...

William "Bill" Gruenberg

William "Bill" Gruenberg

Dec 24, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of Joan for 56 years.  Loving father of Scott, Wendy (Steve) Nelson and Mark.  Grandfather of Michael, Alex and Brian Nelson.  Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 11am followed by the 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill)....

William H. Snyder

William H. Snyder

Dec 23, 2017

William H. Snyder of Dearborn, Michigan.Age 85. William passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia A. Snyder. Loving father of Michael (Caroline), David (Susan) and the late Steven. Cherished grandpa of Michael, Morgan, Grant, Jacqueline, Scott and Carlin. Great grandpa of Caleb. Dear brother of Arlene (Carl) Genske and the late Eleanor Dickey. Visitation will...

Joan F. Helka

Joan F. Helka

Dec 23, 2017

Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Dan for 60 years.  Loving mother of Susan (Tom) Romero and Terri (Tom) Chapman.  Cherished grandmother of Steven (Elysia) Chapman, Adam Chapman, Filipina Romero and Alexandria Romero. Great grandmother of Courtney and Nathan Chapman.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Memorial Service Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Garden...

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