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Phyllis L. "Ba" Stratton

Phyllis L. "Ba" Stratton

Jun 15, 2017

Age 83 Loving wife of the late Randel for 62 years.  Beloved mother of Monica (Mark) Baughman and Denise (Gary) Stupyra.  Cherished grandmother of Chad (Kate), Leah (Scott), Erika, Trevor (Sandy), and Carter.  Adored great grandmother of Sawyer, Easton, and Wyatt. Visitation Monday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Lottie Szczesniak

Lottie Szczesniak

Jun 14, 2017

Age 93 Beloved wife of the late Edward for 38 years.  Dear sister of the late Rose Marie Wasik, John Michalak, Ted Gronowski and Tuffy Gronowski.  Also survived by nieces. nephews, extended family and loving friends. Visitation Friday 3-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd, Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).  ...

Jose Mario Ibarra, Jr.

Jose Mario Ibarra, Jr.

Jun 14, 2017

Age 72 Beloved husband of Maria Emma for 53 years. Loving father of Cynthia Ibarra-Mara (Will) , Sandra Ibarra-Prigger (Brian), Jacqueline Ibarra, Sally Josephine Ibarra, Jose Mario Ibarra III and Annette Ibarra.  Grandfather of Christopher (Michelle), Michael (Destiny), Manuel, Dominik, Melyssa, David, Michael Jr. "MJ", Yasmine and Jose IV.  Great grandfather of Jett, Jade, Emily, Gabriel, Lorenzo, Mia Skye and...

Dale F. Buchholz

Dale F. Buchholz

Jun 13, 2017

Age 90 Beloved husband of the late Marye.  Loving father of Daniel (Sandra), Susan McCormick and the late Brian.  Grandfather of Cory Buchholz, Brandon Buchholz, Brandy (Chris) Trepkoski, John F. III (Katrice McCormick and Meghan (Tre) Boldon. Visitation Saturday 11am followed by the 4pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City. (Between Ford...

Biagio "Bill" Bitonti

Biagio "Bill" Bitonti

Jun 12, 2017

Age 94 Beloved husband of the late Antonietta.  Loving father of Sam, Gino (Sara), Joe (Lee Ann) and the late John.  Cherished Papa of Nicholas, Isabella, Sofia, Giovanni and Maggie.  Dear brother of Laura Mazza, Vincenzo (Gigi), Vittoria (John) Tiano and Mario (Ann Marie).  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family...

Sandra Obara

Sandra Obara

Jun 12, 2017

Age 75 Beloved wife of Larry for 42 years.  Dear sister of John (Mary) Schmidt.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family and loving friends. Visitation Friday 1-8pm with the Funeral service Saturday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to the Michigan...

Mark Bernard Raymond

Mark Bernard Raymond

Jun 11, 2017

age 61 Dearest husband of Tina. Loving father of Christina Lynn (Matt Magee) Cole, Mark Jr., and Brian. Son of Joanne and the late George Raymond. Brother of Steve (Dawn), Suzanne (Manny) Williams, and Michelle (Charles) Draper. Uncle of Monique, Stephanie, Avery, Landon, Colton and Bradley. He was a loving father and family...

Lindsay Inman

Lindsay Inman

Jun 11, 2017

Age 65 Beloved husband of Teresa for 40 years.  Loving father of Sarah, Tyler (Tara Martin), Jonathan (Tina) and Ashley.  Cherished grandfather of Dominick, Jonathan Jr., Reed, Aiden and Grayson.  Dear brother of Laurie, Brenda and Lisa.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends, especially his beloved Bella and...

Ellen Lucy Dipzinski

Ellen Lucy Dipzinski

Jun 10, 2017

Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Norbert.  Dear mother of Douglas, Steven (Janine) and the late N. Michael.  Grandmother of Michael, Kelly Frost, Douglas C. II, Christina M. Blackmore and Nora.  Great grandmother of Oriana, Mitchel, Brandon, Hanna, Katelynn, Smanatha, Matthew, Lindsay, Christopher, Jonathan and Zachery.  Great great grandmother of Matthew Douglas.  Sister of Joyce Elaine Van Natter. Visitation...

Marjorie & Clifford Rayl

Marjorie & Clifford Rayl

Jun 9, 2017

Clifford, age 92, passed away peacefully March 2, 2017 in Sandy, Utah.  Marjorie, age 90, passed away peacefully, June 9, 2017 in Sandy, Utah. Clifford and Marjorie were married 1946 and last November they celebrated 70 years together.  After Clifford passed away, Marj struggled to overcome his loss and we are sure they are happily together again. Clifford was born...

Rita A. Flavin

Rita A. Flavin

Jun 6, 2017

Age 92 Beloved wife of the late Thomas.  Dear mother of Margaret (Nicholas) Faber, Michael (Patricia), John (Karen), Ellen (Timothy) Martz, Philip (Laura) and the late Thomas M.  Grandmother of 16.  Great grandmother of 14.  Sister of Bernadine Welsh, Edward Urban and the late Anna Kenney and Walter Urban. She was a 1942 graduate of St. Vincent High School...

Gregory Dean Cunningham

Gregory Dean Cunningham

Jun 5, 2017

Age 45 Loving son of Bob and Jan Cunningham, as well as Gregory and Paulette Edgecomb.  Beloved brother of Jamie (Jamie), Brian (Dee), Craig, Angela and Sarah.  Survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  Loved all plants, nature, animals and people of all walks of life. Memorial Visitation Friday 4:30pm followed by the 6pm Memorial Service at the John...

William Placey

William Placey

Jun 5, 2017

Age 97 Beloved husband of Magdalene A. "Maggie" for 63 years.  Loving father of Matthew J. (Susan G.), David L., and Janice L (Peter C.) Weber.  Grandfather of Rebecca L. and Brandon C. Weber. Visitation Friday 2-8pm and Funeral Service Saturday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. &...

James Taylor

James Taylor

Jun 4, 2017

Age 79 Beloved husband of Sylvia for 52 years.  Loving father of David (Nicole) and Daniel (Cori).  Grandfather of Ryan and Kathleen.  Brother of Mary (the late Joseph) Mauser and Eileen (the late Robert) Sajdak. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a 7:30pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford...

Bernadine A. Baumann

Bernadine A. Baumann

Jun 2, 2017

Age 81 Beloved mother of Lora, Jeffrey, Desi (Kristi) and the late Patty and Michael.  Mother-in-law of Sue.  Grandmother of Jason, Chris, Jenn, Julie, Katrina, Eddie, Samantha, Bob, Brandon, Allison and Evan.  Great grandmother of 7. Entombment Monday 11a.m at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia. Family suggest memorials to the Michigan Humane Society.

Patricia K. Brailean

Patricia K. Brailean

May 31, 2017

Age 55 Beloved wife of Ronald.  Loving mother of Holly and Ryan.  Grandmother of Kaleigh.  Sister of Debbie (Ronnie) Deline, Pam Brady, Tim (Karen) Laubernds, Sandi (Allen) Adamski, Mike (Dianne) Laubernds, Tom (Sue) Laubernds and the Late Cyndi Hoover.  Sister-in-law of Bob Hoover.  Also survived by her special cousin Melissa Bennett and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Saturday 2-8pm...

Dianne Burlingame

Dianne Burlingame

May 31, 2017

Age 79 Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Mother of Debra (Chris) Mellas, Terri (David) Cvengros and Robert A. (Joely).  Grandmother of Deanna (WIllie), Jamie (Mike), Sarah, Bryan (Brittany), Shaun, Samantha and Robbie.  Great grandmother of Diego, Lilianna, Connor and Jackson.  Sister of Myrna Grove.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 1pm followed by the 5pm Funeral...

Steve Swirple

Steve Swirple

May 30, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of the late Ruth.  Loving father of Frank (Sherry), Tony (Jane), Susan, Jim (Dana), Diane (John) Mullett, John, Matthew (Pam) and the late Steve & Evelyn.  Cherished grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 2.  Dear brother of Walter, Helen Dean and James. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Rose Torres

Rose Torres

May 29, 2017

Age 87 Loving wife of Frank for 60 years.  Beloved mother of John, Anthony (Wendy) and the late Victor.  Mother-in-law of Mary.  Grandmother of Kayla, Bryann and Tyler.  Sister of Violet Heine.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster...

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