Obituaries

Dorothy Fortier

Dec 11, 2024

Age 95

Dot passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Fortier and a devoted mother to her children: Helene (Tom) Billock, Linda (James) Vipond, Raymond (Kathleen) Fortier, Janice (Neal) McMichael , and the late Robert Fortier (2024). Dorothy was...

Michael Thomas Curran

Dec 10, 2024

Age 91.

Loving husband of the late Margaret 'Ruby' of 48 years. Beloved father of Maureen (Mike) Oatman and Deirdre (Jim) Roberts. Cherished grandpa of Breandan, Liam, Aidan, Tristan, and Sloane.

Visitation Friday 4-7pm with a 7pm Scripture Services at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford...

Walter A. Heise

Dec 10, 2024

Age 97.

Beloved husband of the late Betty J. for 63 wonderful years. Loving father of Andrew (Lisa), Matthew (Raz), Jennifer (David) Gartha, and Julie (Scott) VanderLaan. Cherished grandfather of Lauren (Kyle) Bohm, Jonathon Gartha, Erich (Kelly) Heise, Aaron Gartha, Kayla VanderLaan, and Anna VanderLaan. Great-grandfather of Lincoln, Audrey, Josie, and Franny. Brother of Esther Hollan. He...

Anuika Lupu

Dec 9, 2024

Age 102

Beloved wife of the late Petru. Dear mother of Sima (the late Marioara), and Maria (Vasil) Suboni. Loving grandmother of Dorika (Mike), Petru (Nicolina), Michelle (Michael), and Ana. Great grandmother of Alexandru, Hannah, Ella, and Ava.

Visitation Wednesday, December 18th, 4 pm - 8 pm with a 7 pm Saracusta at the John...

John Matoin

Dec 9, 2024

Age 63

Dear father of Alex and Tyler. Son of Dolly and the late John.

Visitation Saturday 12 pm until the 3 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Maria Banceu

Dec 4, 2024

Age 86

Beloved wife of Vasile. Dear mother of Mihaela (David) Cabral. Step mother of Luminita (Kyle) Banceu-Lucas, and Daniela (Christopher) Banceu-Schmidt. Loving grandmother of Sara Beckman, Shane Nassar, and Monique Cabral.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm with a 7 pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state...

Neale W. Smith

Dec 3, 2024

Age 87

Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Dear father of Wayne (Sharon), Gary, and James (Jolanta). Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Jeremy, Christopher, Danielle, Garrett and Shelby. Great grandfather of Tyler, Savanna, Tucker, and Mariah. Brother of Malcolm.

Memorial visitation Saturday, February 22nd, 11 am until the 1 pm Memorial Service at the John N....

Stefano Vecchio

Dec 3, 2024

Stefano Vecchio of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on December 3, 2024 at the age of of 92, just one month shy of this 93rd birthday.

He was the beloved husband of Nina for 65 years.  Loving papa of Joe (Joci) and Fiorella (Mike).  Cherished nonno of Stephen (Melissa) and Aleah.  Adored great-nonno of John.  Dear brother...

Michael Goins

Dec 2, 2024

Age 73

Beloved husband of Judith for 53 years. Loving father of Julie (Kenny) Goins, and Michael Goins. Cherished grandfather of Coltin and Gracelynn.

Burial with prayers Monday 12 pm at Parkview Memorial Park Cemetery, Livonia.

Gheorghe V. Bercea

Dec 1, 2024

Age 53

Beloved husband of Monica. Loving father of Ashley and Jacob.

Visitation Friday 7 pm - 9 pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10 am at First Romanian Pentecostal Church

Robert G. Winn

Nov 27, 2024

Robert Gene Winn was born on December 22, 1944, in Eloise (Westland), Michigan to the late Jesse Winn and the late Agnes Hankerson Mathis. He was number six of thirteen children.

Robert grew up in Detroit, Michigan and proudly graduated from Cass Technical High School in 1962.  Robert grew up in foster care and connected with his...

Dr. Frank Paone, Jr.

Nov 26, 2024

Dr. Frank Paone, Jr., President Emeritus of Detroit College of Business, died on November 26, 2024, at the age of 90.

Frank was born on February 5, 1934, and lived near Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan, with his parents and sisters; surrounded by many cherished aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He graduated from St. Charles High School, where...

Richard E. Blazo

Nov 24, 2024

Age 74

Beloved husband of the late Anne E. Loving dad of Elizabeth (Joseph) McGrail, and Sarah (Gregory) Mericsko. Cherished grandpa of Meadow Mericsko, Emma McGrail, and Linda McGrail. Dearest brother of Robert (Sara), Patricia (Tom) Denton, Joseph (Cathy), Mary Anne, Daniel (Beth), David (Theresa), Susan (Marc) Shaver, John, Patrick, Paul (Rose), Anne Marie (David) Prouty, and...

Lisa Ann Chandler

Nov 24, 2024

Age 57

Lisa has reunited with her late parents Fred and Diane. Beloved cousin of Mary (Jim), Frank, Rose, and Martha. She will be deeply missed by many extended family members and friends.

Family has chosen cremation.

Memorial donations are suggested to the Lymphatic Education and Research Network .

Charles Bazzy

Nov 23, 2024

Charles Bazzy, age 95, passed away on November 23rd, 2024, in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Born on June 2, 1929, in Corunna, Michigan. Beloved husband of Karen for 61 years. Together they shared a life of adventure, traveling and hunting all over the world. Loving father of James Bazzy, Kari Garber (Brian Nash), and Charles "Chip" (Jennifer) Bazzy. Cherished grandfather...

Paul Ehler Winslow

Nov 23, 2024

Paul Ehler Winslow, age 90, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. Paul grew up in Temperance, Michigan. The son of Marie Winslow, a schoolteacher, and J.B. Winslow, a professor, Paul's childhood was filled with a profound love of learning, which greatly influenced his life.

A lifelong educator, Paul served as a Professor of...

Joann M. Bahn

Nov 22, 2024

Joann Bahn died peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, with her children Carol, Mark, Kathy, and devoted caregiver Lydia by her side.

Joann was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Mary and Aloysius Wenderski. Joann grew up in Detroit and attended St. Andrews High School in Detroit, Michigan. In 1955, she began...

Mildred Gabbert

Nov 21, 2024

Age 85

Loving mother of Janet Anson, Jill (Daniel) Walters, and Donna (the late Victor Walkonis) Anson. Grandmother of Elise Oliverio, Giorgia Walkonis, and Samuel Walkonis. Dear sister of Mary Porter, Thomas, and the late Dorothy, Harry, Howard, James, Virginia, Daniel, and Franklin.

Memorial visitation Sunday 12 pm – 8 pm with a 2 pm...

Patricia Mead

Nov 20, 2024

Age 85.

Cherished sister of Dave (Karen) Kurtz, and the late George, Bob, and Donna. Beloved sister-in-law of Clara Mead. Loving aunt of many. Mother of Barbara Jean (Jerry) Burrill. She will be deeply missed and was loved by all who knew her.

Visitation Friday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Saturday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu...

Eugenia Toth

Nov 19, 2024

Eugenia Toth born May 11, 1920 in Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 104 on November 19, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ioan. Caring mother of Eugenia (the late Gheorghe) Topan, Mariana (the late Nicolae) Mitrea, and Ioan (Alexandra) Toth. Cherished grandmother of Anca (Jack), Sorin (Mihaela), Adrian (Raluca), Iulia (Timothy), and Raul (Andreea). Dear...