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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...

Theresa Knott

Theresa Knott

Jul 26, 2017

Age 80 Beloved wife of Arthur for 59 years.  Dear mother of Craig, Brian(Kim), Cynthia (the late Sean) Keenan and the late Darren.  Grandmother of Patrick Shelby, Cameron, Greyson, McKena, Hunter and Connor.  Sister of Josephine, Frances, Rita and the late Vivian & Vincent. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.  ...

Helen C. Miller

Helen C. Miller

Jul 26, 2017

Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Gerald.  Loving mother of David (Kathy), Fr. Michael, Stephen (Louise), Richard (Marie) and Anne Marie (Tom) Brown.  Cherished grandmother of 6.  Dear sister of Mary Walczak.  She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by nieces, nephews, family members and friend. In state Friday 10am followed by the 11am Funeral Service at...

Betty Ann Niemi

Betty Ann Niemi

Jul 26, 2017

Age 78 Loving wife of Eino for 58 years.  Dearest mother of Mark (Georgia), Jeff (Roxane), Frances Pilotti and Brian (Jennifer).  Cherished grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 1.  Adored sister of Anita Doute, Patricia Jones, Jovita (Albert) Grasser, Paul (Laura) Barrera and Joe Barrera. Betty was a Sunday school teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church for over 40...

Joseph Grech

Joseph Grech

Jul 26, 2017

Age 89 Beloved husband of the late Lela for 62 years.  Dear father of George (Deborah), Julie (Thomas) Ebersole, Charlie (Becky) and Joanne (Don) Grech-Blaker.  Grandfather of Dominic, Shannon, Lauryn, Dalton and Landon. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 6:30 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.  In state Monday 9:30am followed by the 10am Funeral Service...

Laymon Lee Green

Laymon Lee Green

Jul 23, 2017

Laymon "Pud" Lee Green of Dearborn Heights passed away on July 23, 2017.Age 81.Beloved husband of the late Norma Pauline Green.Loving father of Lloyd W. (Billie), Lee (the late Leslie) and Kevin L. (Karen).Cherished grandfather of Patricia, Mary, Kristina, Kevin Jr. and Rachell.Dear brother of Otis V. "P.I." (Ruby) Green, Doris (the late Edward) Lacombe, Judy (Gene) Riley, Janet...

Andrew Stefan Kohler

Andrew Stefan Kohler

Jul 20, 2017

Andrew Stefan Kohler. Age 28. Andrew passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017. Beloved son of Steve and Marie Kohler. Loving brother of Ethan Kohler. Cherished grandson of Suzanne Aloe and Shirley Kohler. Instate 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 until the time of...

Freddy L. Schofield

Freddy L. Schofield

Jul 20, 2017

Age 52 Beloved son of Judy and Mike Hannah.  Cherished brother of Kimbery Szarka and the late Michelle Rose.  Adored uncle of Christin Bailey and Nicolas Mauricio.  Great uncle of Shealynn James.  Nephew of Kathy and Kent Blixberg.  He will be missed by many, especially the family dog Missy. Visitation Sunday 1-8pm with the Funeral Service Monday 11:30am at the...

Alfred G. Hoffman

Alfred G. Hoffman

Jul 20, 2017

Age 81 of Westland, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Garden City Hospital.

Alfred was born in Dearborn, Michigan to George and Hermina (Nee Blankertz) Hoffman.

He served his country from 1953-1957, in the US Army as an M.P. He met his wife, Toshiko (nee Higashihama) in Okinawa and they were married in 1957....

Thomas Brian Scala

Thomas Brian Scala

Jul 19, 2017

Thomas Brian Scala. Age 53. Thomas passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Beloved son of Naomi and the late Luige Scala. Loving father of Brian. Loving brother of Louie, Jim, Debra and the late Donna. Loving uncle of Ashlie and Kaylee and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home on Saturday, July 22, 2017 from...

Phillip Brown

Phillip Brown

Jul 19, 2017

Age 43 Beloved father of Amr and Maya.  Loving son of Michael (Rose Black) and the late Judith.  Dear brother of Nicole (Jason) Brown-Tighe.  Loving uncle of Elizabeth and Barbara Tighe.  Dearest nephew of Leslie (Fred) Brown-Gordon and Jack Pierce.  Beloved cousin of Michelle Gordon and Mitch Pierce. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...

Todd T. Hochthanner

Todd T. Hochthanner

Jul 19, 2017

Age 45 Beloved husband of Kelly.  Loving father of Abigail Allison.  Dear son of Thomas and Patricia.  Brother of Timothy (Stacy) and Terry (Kristen).  Brother-in-law of Kathleen (John) Rensel and Karen (John) Nehring.  Uncle of Michael, Ava, Gavin, Emma and Talen. Visitation Saturday 4-8pm and Sunday 1-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.  In state Monday 10:15am...

Samuel E. Jackson, Jr.

Samuel E. Jackson, Jr.

Jul 19, 2017

Age 85 Beloved father of Jewell (Charles) Smith and Sue (Craig) Carnell.  Cherished grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 5.  Adored brother of Willie, Juanita, Ola Mae, Ernest Lee, Earnestine and the late Charles and Rufus. Visitation Friday, July 28, 2017, 3-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road,...

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