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Virginia Gillentine

Virginia Gillentine

Sep 14, 2017

Age 98 Beloved wife of the late Frank.  Loving mother of Barbara (Gerald) Heilstedt, Brenda (George) Holroyd, Cathy (Donald) Harding and the late Ralph. Cherished grandmother of 6.  Great grandmother of 7.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Private family services were held. Family suggests memorials to: www.samaritanspurse.org Samaritan's Purse P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC  28607

Stephen Dworzanin

Stephen Dworzanin

Sep 13, 2017

Age 93 Beloved husband of the late Mary E.  Dear father of Gregory, Michael (Lynn), Stephen Jr. and the late Mary H.  Grandfather of Lauren, Abigail, Brandon, Allora, Madilynn and Donovan.  Great grandfather of Aiden.  Brother of Josephine Manduch. Stephen was a Pharmacist at his neighborhood pharmacy at Beech Daily and Joy Rd. in Dearborn Heights  for over 25...

Christine Simison

Christine Simison

Sep 13, 2017

Age 77 Dear mother of Michelle (Tederial) Hall and Jessica (Brent) Malcho.  Grandmother of Nicholas, Michael, Jasmine, Victor, Victoria, Ella and the late Alesia Ann and Tyrone Jr.  Great grandmother of Kamiyah, Parez, Alesia Marie, Lauren, Malaysia, Ziyah and Nicholas Jr.  Sister of the late Thaddeus Kuczara.  Sister-in-law of Christine Kuczara. Memorial gathering Friday October 6, 2017  6 -8 pm...

Helen L. Topolsky

Helen L. Topolsky

Sep 11, 2017

Age 99 Survived my many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.  Instate Monday 10:30 am followed by the 11 am Funeral Service at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Garden City. Burial immediately following at Holy Sepulchre Cemeter, Southfield.

Eleonora Vancea

Eleonora Vancea

Sep 10, 2017

Age 66 Dear mother of Emanuel (Emilia), Claudiu (Denise) and Nathanael R.  Grandmother of Sarah, Raymond, Annabelle, Isaac and Emma.  Daughter of Ecaterina Micle.  Sister of Diana (Radu) Borcoman. Visitation Wednesday 6-9pm.  Funeral Service Thursday 12pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Burial immediately following at Maple Grove Cemetery, Westland.

Joyce L. Dexter

Joyce L. Dexter

Sep 9, 2017

age 70 went to be with her parents Robert & Shirley Dexter in Heaven on September 9, 2017. Loving mother of Lori Malles (Nick) and Robert Hatfield.  Dearest grandmother of Robert (Taylor), Nicholas, Tyler (Brooke), Zachary, Kylie, Nathan and great grandmother of Jamieson.  She was also survived by five sisters and five brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce enjoyed...

Sam Teuma

Sam Teuma

Sep 9, 2017

Age 79 Devoted and treasured husband of Carmen.  Loved and worshiped father of Natalie (Raymond) Joganic and Jennifer (Michael) Kleitch. Amazing Nannu of Gabriella, Aidan, Gianni and Nico.  Loyal brother of Mary, Carmelina, George, Emma, Janie, Martin and the late Franz, Tony, Rosina, Guzi and Lucy. He was a favorite uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Faithful friend and always...

Jerry Lee Collins

Jerry Lee Collins

Sep 8, 2017

age 79 Beloved husband of Margaret for 54 years.  Loving father of Priscilla (Will) Power and the late Mark.  Cherished grandfather of Lainey and Hartley.  Dearest brother of Betty (the late Jim) Turner.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Monday 3pm until the 7pm Funeral Service at the John...

Harry Junior Iwasko

Harry Junior Iwasko

Sep 7, 2017

Harry Junior Iwasko was born in Detroit in 1932 to Ukrainian immigrants.  His parents, Helen and Harry Sr., were among the first in their respective families to be born free, outside the bonds of serfdom in rural Ukraine.  They used that freedom to travel to America in search of a better life for future generations.  Harry's parents first immigrated...

Charlotte Louise Walsh

Charlotte Louise Walsh

Sep 6, 2017

Charlotte Louise Walsh. Age 91. Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Walsh Jr. "Bud". Loving mother of Charles F. (Carol) Walsh III, David (Theresa) Walsh, Mary (Joe) Starr and Janet Walsh. Cherished grandma of Ryan, Nick, Emily, Jacob, Lauren, Justin, Joe, Alex, Kate and Tess. Great grandma of Everett and...

Phyllis R. Wright

Phyllis R. Wright

Sep 5, 2017

Age 55 Beloved daughter of Doug and Mary Wright.  Dearest sister of Rick (Carol), Doug, Larry (Cindy), Cynthia (the late Jerome) Wright-Graczyk and Tracy (Colleen). Loving aunt of 24 nieces and nephews, 24 great nieces and nephews and 2 great great nieces and nephews.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed especially by Ilene Arbenowske. Visitation Friday...

Alex George Kietur Sr.

Alex George Kietur Sr.

Sep 5, 2017

Age 93 Dearest husband of the late Mary Jane.  Loving father of Alex Jr. (Patrice), David (Carol) and Edward (Katy).  Cherished grandfather of Kevin (Jessica), Matthew, Lucas, Stephen, Ronnie and Jessie.  Dearest great grandfather of Kaleb.  Beloved brother of Dorothy, Delores and the late Edward. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 11 am until the 1 pm Memorial Service at the John N....

Lois Ann Sweeney

Lois Ann Sweeney

Sep 5, 2017

Age 80 Beloved mother of Debbie (John) Miller and the late Jeffery.  Loving Grandmother of Richard , Amanda Haydu and Tanya (Josh) Clark.  Cherished great grandmother of Brentlee, Isaac and Hunter.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In lieu of...

Leon Evans

Leon Evans

Sep 4, 2017

Age 85 Beloved husband of Rose.  Dear father of Kimberly (William) Lloyd, Kevin (Barbara) and Gerald (Dina).  Grandfather of Amy, Austin and Jonathon. Brother of Dorthy Cole, Evelyn Thompson and Ruth Harman.  Visitation Saturday 10 am until the 2 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City. Family suggests memorial...

Dolores Scog

Dolores Scog

Sep 4, 2017

Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Dear mother of the late Lance R. and Sharon (the late Gregory) Wright.  Grandmother of Kim (Kevin) Roberts, Brian (Valerie) Wright and Alicia (Chris) Hanes.  Great grandmother of Jordan, Nevaeh, Jordan, Lily, Cara, Sam and Norah.  Sister of the late Norman.  Sister-in-Law of Mary Biernat.  Aunt of Debbie and Daniel. Visitation Friday...

Dolores "Dee" Burnette

Dolores "Dee" Burnette

Sep 4, 2017

Age 80 Beloved wife of the late Tony.  Loving mother of Pat (Cindy) and Kelly (Jim) Ryan.  Dear grandmother of Tori, Morgan, Travis, Alaina and Devyn. Visitation Thursday 3-8pm.  Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to the Salvation...

Martha I. O'Dell

Martha I. O'Dell

Sep 3, 2017

"His Beautiful Bride" Age 101 Beloved wife of the late Dr. Clair O'Dell "Sweet Stuff".  Loving mother of Kay (The late Dr. Doug) Alcott, Joan (George) Swistock, Dr. James (Diane) and the late Dr. Roger.  Cherished grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 28 and great great grandmother of 13.  She was deeply devoted to her family and will be dearly...

Thomas P. Davison

Thomas P. Davison

Sep 2, 2017

Age 59 Beloved son of the late Raymond and Sylvia Davison.  Dear brother of Kevin.  Cousin of Sandra Davison, Andrew Davison, Tony White and Patricia Parsley. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 7, 2017 10am until the 1:00 Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Speaker D. Stotts, Jr.

Speaker D. Stotts, Jr.

Sep 1, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of the late Lillian for 49 Years. Loving father of Dennis (Sandra) and Sharon (Gary) Fields. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Fields-Atkinson, Catherine Rodger and Stacey Fields-Cummins.  Adored great grandfather of Alexandria, Sydney Porter, Lilly, and Sawyer.  Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster...

Victor "Bill" Caruso

Victor "Bill" Caruso

Sep 1, 2017

Age 80 Beloved husband of Ann.  Dear father of Andy, Bill, Ron (Shelly) and the late Theresa Poma.  Grandfather of 9.  Great grandfather of 15.  Brother of Annie and Sam. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with 5 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  In state...

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