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Herbert J. Pankoff

Herbert J. Pankoff

Sep 22, 2017

Age 85 Beloved husband of Diana for 63 years.  Dear father of Steven (Nola), Michael, Richard (Jodi) and Elizabeth (Glenn) Heath.  Grandfather of 7. Brother of Russell E. Pankoff Jr., Donald F. Palmer and the late Robert C. Palmer. Private services will be held at a later date.

Scott Lenhart

Scott Lenhart

Sep 20, 2017

Age 62 Loving father of Kelly and Holly.  Dearest brother Bill (Barb) and Judy (Jerry) Powell. Beloved uncle of Billy, Brenda and Melissa.  He will be very dearly missed, especially by Kim and Bob Osenbaugh. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Thursday 11am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Adeline Leirstein

Adeline Leirstein

Sep 20, 2017

Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Irving.  Dear mother of Ricky (Jean), Gary (Terri), Alan (Cindy), Brian (Susan) and Kevin (Diane).  Grandmother of Matthew (Nikki), Ricky (Kerri), Marie (Jason) Coleman, Kyle, Hillary (Bob Snyder), Nathan (Carolina Madak), Christopher, Sarah Krater (Benjamin), Lynn, Tara (Clinton) Cabble, Rebecca (David) Reason, Keith (Kristin) Leirstein, Nathan, Virginia and Dylan. Great grandmother of...

Daniel C. Miller

Daniel C. Miller

Sep 19, 2017

Age 92 Beloved husband of the late Bette Jeane.  Dear father of Diane (Dean) Arabucki and Toni Miller.  Grandfather of Nick (Meg) and David Arabucki.  Great grandfather of Nicholas.  Brother of Richard (Connie).  Uncle of Rick (Jaini). He will also be missed by his caregivers, Eme, Evelyn, Stacy and Bill. Visitation Sunday 1-8pm with the Funeral Service Monday 11:30 am...

Jarrod G. Steagall

Jarrod G. Steagall

Sep 18, 2017

Jarrod Steagall "Jody".Age 48.Beloved son of Gary and Leslie Steagall.Loving brother of Michael (Renee) Steagall.Cherished grandson of Winifred Andrews.Coolest uncle ever of Lance and Haley Steagall.Dearest nephew of Dwaine Steagall, Margaret Medina, Rodney Steagall and Loretta Goodhue.Dearest friend of Karen Brothers.Jody loved his family, boating, camping, motorcycles and music especially, Jimmy Buffet. He was always happy and always had...

Dennis William Stankoff

Dennis William Stankoff

Sep 17, 2017

Age 75 Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth.  Loving father of Deborah Sykes, Jeffrey (Teresa) and Shari Janowski.  Proud grandfather of Aaron, Mackenzie, Amber, Brendan, Angela, Paige, Anna and Benjamin. Mr. Stankoff was a member of IBEW Local 58 for 51 years. Visitation Thursday 1-8pm with Funeral Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Sharon Lynn Walker

Sharon Lynn Walker

Sep 15, 2017

Age 74 Dearest wife of the late Philip.  Loving mother of Donna (Martin) Mulcahy and Diane (John) Sacra.  Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Colin, Samantha, Madison and Delaney.  Adored sister of Ilene (the late Dick) Haskins, Jack (Bev) McLaughlin, Jim (Darlene) McLaughlin and the late Kathy (Richard) Deschoff and Carl McLaughlin. Visitation Saturday 9am until the 11:30am Funeral Service at the...

Doug Ferry

Doug Ferry

Sep 14, 2017

Age 71 Beloved husband of Sharon for 25 years. Loving father of Debbie (Bruce) Roberts, Chris (Dawn), Lindsey and Timothy Morris. Cherished grandfather of Dawson, Samantha, Bruce and Adam. Dear brother of Marilyn (Bob) Owens. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. He proudly served his country during Vietnam in the...

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....

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