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Dan Joe Helka

Dan Joe Helka

Aug 14, 2017

Age 79 Beloved husband of Joan for 60 years.  Loving father of Susan (Tom) Romero and Terri (Tom) Chapman.  Cherished grandfather of Steven (Elysia) Chapman, Adam Chapman, Filipina Romero and Alexandria Romero.  Great grandfather of Courtney Chapman and Nathan Chapman.  Dearest brother of Katherine (the late David) Epley and the late Kenneth Helka and James Lamar Helka.  He was...

Casimir Fituch

Casimir Fituch

Aug 13, 2017

Age 93 Beloved husband of Genevieve.  Dear father of Catherine, Nina (Don), Julia (Lee) and Camellia (Mark).  Loving grandfather of Karl, Eric, Hollyann, Rebecca, Remington, Ryan and Reese. Casimir was born in Radom, Poland February 25, 1924.  When Germany invaded Poland during WWII, he was forced work in a Nazi labor camp. Following WWII, he worked for the US Army...

Diane Elizabeth Bellok

Diane Elizabeth Bellok

Aug 13, 2017

Age 83 Loving mother of Cindy (Jimmy) Martin, Timmy Brown, Jackie (Allan) Helka, Tony (Lisa) Rudolph and the late Art Brown Jr.  Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 15 great-granchildren.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Memorial visitation Friday 2-8pm  with a 6pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. Family suggests...

Victoria Magiera

Victoria Magiera

Aug 13, 2017

Victoria Magiera. Victoria passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017. Age 92. Wife of 62 years to the late Stanley Magiera. Dear Mother of Dianne (Scott) Sands, Pauline Magiera, Dave (Ruth) Magiera, and Alan Magiera. Grandmother of 8 and Great Grandmother of 4. Preceded in death by her sons, Donald and Daniel. Visitation Wednesday, August 16, 2017 from 4:00...

Edward T. Semak

Edward T. Semak

Aug 11, 2017

Age 87 Beloved husband of the late Ellen.  Dear father of Cynthia Fisher and Carolyn Bard.  Grandfather of 3.  Great grandfather of 5.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Eleanor Jean Johnston

Eleanor Jean Johnston

Aug 9, 2017

Eleanor Jean Johnston. Age 86. Jean passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Beloved wife of Peter R. Johnston for 60 years. Loving mother of Pamela (Gary Roesler) Johnston and Julia (the late Elbert Taylor) Johnston. Jean will be missed by her cat, Pippa. Per Jean's wishes,private funeral arrangements were made. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garden...

Rev. Jonathan Allen

Rev. Jonathan Allen

Aug 8, 2017

Age 63 Beloved husband of Nancy.  Dear father of James (Anna), Johnny (Karly), Ethan (Sarah), Amy (Scotty) Sisco and Taylor (Kyle) Brown.  Loving grandfather of Christian, Kiera, Makenna, Isabel, Elina, Jack, Asher and Adelyn  Brother of Brenda (Ranger) Schneider, Beth (Gary) Stuart and Daniel. Memorial visitation Sunday 2pm followed by the 5pm Memorial Service at Community Baptist Church, 28237...

Vera Siefers

Vera Siefers

Aug 6, 2017

Age 84 Beloved wife of the late George.  Dear mother of Robert (Carol) Siefers, David Siefers and Susan Lerner.  Cherished grandmother of Alicia (Tyler) Roberts.  Adored great grandmother of Allison and Ethan Roberts. Visitation Tuesday, 2-8pm  at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  In state Wednesday...

Barbara Jean Clyne

Barbara Jean Clyne

Aug 4, 2017

age 85 Beloved wife of the late LeRoy.  Loving mother of Dian (Rick) Thomas, Sandra (Hirsel) Maxwell, Brenda (Kevin) Jarvis and the late Nancy McGinnis. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 17.  Also survived by her brothers and sister, extended family and loving friends. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Judith M. Benitez

Judith M. Benitez

Aug 4, 2017

Judith M. Benitez. Judy passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Jack Benitez. Loving mother of Jennifer. Cherished sister of Tom (Debbie) Byrne, John Byrne and Becky (Ken) Osborne. Dearest sister-in-law of John (Maggie Johnson) Benitez, Mary (Tony Meyer) Hobart, Rosie Bear, Michael (Stacy) Benitez, Gabriel (Anne Marie) Benitez, Ricky Benitez, Rosario (Christian) Nowotny, Raphael (Caroline)...

Shirley M. Grabowski

Shirley M. Grabowski

Aug 4, 2017

Shirley M. Grabowski.Age 86. Shirley passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Grabowski. Loving mother of Daniel (Mary), Thomas (Cynthia) and Walter (Jeannine). Cherished grandma of Joseph, Steven, Michael, Jeffrey, Meredith, William and Timothy. Great grandmother of Asher, Drake, Naomi, Briar, Savannah and Aiden. Dearest sister of Joanne, Nancy and the late Justine.Visitation...

Elena Muresan

Elena Muresan

Aug 3, 2017

In Data de 24 Martie 1928, odata cu venirea primaverii, in comuna Buciumi, Judetul Salaj, in familia Pavel Samoila si Maria se naste al patrulea copil o fetita, Elena Pavel. Inca de mica a invatat sa indrageasca munca de care nu sa ferit niciodata. La cunoscut pe Dumnezeu la o virsta tinara de care sa indragostit toata viata, si...

Mark Allen Sheeler

Mark Allen Sheeler

Aug 2, 2017

Mark Allen Sheeler of Dearborn passed away on August 2, 2017.Age 31.Beloved husband of Jessica.Loving son of Ron Sheeler and Dorothy (Charles) Decker.Cherished brother of Carrie Decker, Stacie Decker, Kat (Anthony) Turner, Ronny Sheeler Jr. and Rachel Sheeler.Loving uncle of Gavin, Taylor, Kelsey, Jaden and Ty.Cherished Godfather to Connor and McKenna Richards.Mark was a retired U.S. Army Staff Sargent...

Rita Jean Frehse

Rita Jean Frehse

Aug 1, 2017

Age 83 Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Dear mother of Debra Mullins, Denise Frehse, Jeffrey and Robert.  Grandmother of Zachary, Violet and Isaac.  Sister of Yvonne, Donald, Ronald and Philip. A private memorial service will be held at a later time.

Hilda Buono

Hilda Buono

Aug 1, 2017

Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Augustine "Augie".  Dear mother of Duane (Kathy), Anthony "Tony" (Carol) and Joseph (Cheryl).  Grandmother of Nicole, Michele, Danielle, Marc and Kelly.  Great grandmother of Sydney and Dylan. A Memorial Graveside Service will be held 11:30 am on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Michigan.

Beverly Ann Burpo

Beverly Ann Burpo

Aug 1, 2017

Age 69 Beloved wife of Dewey.  Dear mother of Richard (Kelly) Keeth, Brenda (Jimmy) Moore, Cheryl Hotchkin and Dewey Burpo II.  Grandmother of Jennifer, Heather, Robert, Nicolette, Emily, Cheyenne, Brooklyn and Cole.  Great grandmother of Ashue & Sophie.  Sister of Susan, Patty, Jerry, Robert and Chris. Visitation Sunday 11am until the 3pm Funeral Servic at the John N. Santeiu...

Beverly Ann Hill

Beverly Ann Hill

Aug 1, 2017

Age 71 Beloved wife of the late Abel.  Loving mother of Abel II (Amy Davidson).  Sister of Patricia Irvin, Lisbeth Salach and the late William Salach. Also survived by many nieces, newphews friends and her dalmation Chunck.  Beverly was a teacher in the Garden City schools for 43 years, retiring in 2010. Visitation Mondayy 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary...

Elisa Greco

Elisa Greco

Jul 30, 2017

Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Eduardo.  Dear mother of Fred.  Loving grandmother of Angela, Bryan and Eric.  Great grandmother of Hayle and the late Dominic.  Sister of Elena.  Sister-in-law of Bernardo Greco.  She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with a 7 pm Scripture Service.  Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu...

Howard R. Puchalsky

Howard R. Puchalsky

Jul 29, 2017

Howard R. Puchalsky, November 16, 1926, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Theresa.  Loving father of Howard (Linda) and Tim (Sue).  Cherished grandfather of Howard, Stacey (Lynnette), Ross and Todd.  Dearest uncle of Rick, Ron, Larry, Cindy, Pam, Michael, Jerry and Linda.  He was dearly loved and will be very deeply missed especially by his special friend...

Raymond "Ray" Pugh

Raymond "Ray" Pugh

Jul 27, 2017

Age 68 Beloved husband of Gloria "Glo" for 46 years.  Loving father of Ramona Akins, Raynae Pugh, Ray-Nitra (Mark) Reynolds and RaShan (Charles "Chan") Duckworth.  Cherished grandfather of Rayshon and D-Shon Akins.  Dear brother of George (the late Ruth) Pugh, Charles (Annette) Pugh, Jewel (Cain) Felder, Cora (Michael) James, David (Sandra) Pugh, Cherry Pugh and the late Mary Andry.  Dearest...

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