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Marie Johanna Armes

Marie Johanna Armes

May 7, 2017

Marie Joanne Armes "Joanne". Age 86. Passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 after a 6 year battle with Dementia. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. "Dick" Armes. Loving mother of Patricia (Dennis) Deane, Judy (Eric) Pagac, Rick (Stephanie) Armes and Jeff Armes. Cherished grandma of Joshua, Chelsea and Nicholas. There will be a Memorial Visitation on Thursday,...

William E. Wilson

William E. Wilson

May 7, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of Anne for 66 years.  Loving father of Steven (Pat), Kathleen (Matt) Davis and James (Debbie).  Dear grandfather of Gregory Wilson, Daniel (Emily) Wilson, Lauren Brunette, Melissa Wilson and Leslie (Jamie) Ruggles.  Cherished friend to many through his church, civic organizations and the community in which he served. William was born and raised in Detroit and...

Paul B. Parker

Paul B. Parker

May 6, 2017

Age 84 Beloved husband of the late Anna.  Loving father of Tony (Betty) Parker, Lila Parker, and the late Helen Cece.  Cherished grandfather or Susan, Cathy, Andre, Johnny, Charlie, Aaron, and Regan.  He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the...

Peter L. Cole

Peter L. Cole

May 5, 2017

Age 75.

Beloved brother of Wayne (Kimberly) Cole. Beloved uncle of Justin Cauchi and Kathy Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents Ollie Ray and Alice Cole. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many friends and customers, espcially Judy Kirkeby, Pat Emery and Steve Tartamela.

Peter proudly volunteered and served his country in the U.S. Marine...

Rogan & Raegan James Wielkopolan

Rogan & Raegan James Wielkopolan

May 5, 2017

Loving sons of Tony & Cheyenne.  Brothers of Delilah and Violet.  Grandson of Anthony & Heidi Wielkopolan and Tracey & Raymond Allard.  Nephew of Jennifer, Christopher, Skylar, Raymond, Robert, Kathleena and Julien.  Godson of Jewel Swinton.

Sandra J. Adams

Sandra J. Adams

May 4, 2017

Sandy Adams passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017. This star was born Sandra Jean Walker on April 25, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Albert A. Walker Sr. and Lottie Virginia Shahnovitz. Sandy spent her entire life in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, where she learned how to dance.

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Jason M. Hagedon

Jason M. Hagedon

May 4, 2017

Age 31. Beloved son of Mark and Cathy Hagedon. Dear brother of Jenny (Devin White) Hagedon and the late Brett Hagedon. Loving uncle of McKayla, Breyonna and Devin Jr. Best friend of Cane. Visitation Saturday 2pm until the 7pm Funeral Services at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City. (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill.) Donations...

John Burton Mcdonald

John Burton Mcdonald

May 3, 2017

John Burton McDonald.Age 75.May 3, 2017

Roger Mertz

Roger Mertz

May 2, 2017

Age 63 Beloved husband of Deborah.  Loving father of Heather and Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Alexis Smith.  Dear brother of Ronald (Nan), Gary and Michael.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Memorial Visitation Thursday 3pm until a 7pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford...

Dolores Rose Desira

Dolores Rose Desira

May 2, 2017

Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Ann (Keith) Rork, Mark Desira and Desireé (Scott) Abney. Loving grandmother of Jason, Rebecca, Deanna, Bethany, Nicole, Luke and Olivia. Great grandmother of Bella, Lylah, Tre, Eva, Noah, Aubree, Sydney and Deacon. Sister of Patricia Swider and the late Fabian and Dorothy. Visitation Friday 3-8pm. Funeral Service Saturday 10am...

Julie Ann Klatt

Julie Ann Klatt

May 1, 2017

Age 55 Beloved fiancé of Tom Z.  Loving daughter of Thomas and Florine. Dearest sister of Janice (Dennis) Broniak. Visitation Wednesday 3-8pm with the Funeral Service Thursday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to the Scoliosis Foundation. ( http://www.scoliosis.org/donate/ )

Marlene B. Kenney

Marlene B. Kenney

May 1, 2017

Age 73 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She leaves behind a loving husband of 53 years William, daughter Nancy Amandi (Dirk), two grandchildren Annalise and Alexa, and best friend Pam Payne. She is survived by sisters Barb Wroe, Nancy Jordan and three brothers Donald, William and Robert Jordan. Marlene used her secretarial skills at Ford Motor Company, Center...

Bill A. Bonner

Bill A. Bonner

Apr 30, 2017

Age 80 Beloved husband of Joanne.  Loving father of Greg (Kathy), Tom (Debbie), Tracy (Denise) and Terry (Colleen).  Cherished grandfather of Nick, Ashley, Katie, Jason (Sarah), Amanda (Aaron) Atkins, Michelle, Kristen, Adam, Travis, Chad, Derek and Chelsea.  Great grandfather of Braylin, Colton and Carter.  Brother of Billie Ruth and Maxine. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Loretta M. Baczor

Loretta M. Baczor

Apr 30, 2017

age 91 Loving wife of the late Stanley. Dearest mother of Doug and the late Linda Cushard. Adored sister of Verna Vanstone and the late Alvin, Charlie, Alfred, Raymond, Darwin, Dorothy, Ethel, Lila, Viola, and Martha Johnson. She also leaves behind good friend Yvonne Spears and was loved and will be missed by many. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with a 6:30pm...

Estella Piersante

Estella Piersante

Apr 28, 2017

age 91 Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Leo, Janis (Wayne) Mann, Patti (John) O'Grady and the late Frank Jr. (Jacki). Cherished grandmother of four and great grandmother of eleven. Also survived by one loving sister Sarah and her husband Jerry. Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden...

Mary Ellen Armstrong

Mary Ellen Armstrong

Apr 28, 2017

Age 70 Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Wilma. Loving sister of Margaret (Jerry Drenckhahn), Dr. James (Helene) and Elizabeth. Caring aunt of Brooke, Stefany Janik, Kendall (Greg) and Jordyn Wilson. Also survived by cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday 10 am followed by the 11:30am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...

William Frank Potts

William Frank Potts

Apr 28, 2017

Age 89 Beloved husband of the late Susannah for 65 years.  Loving father of Gilbert and the late Sandra Zeier and the late Marilyn Potts.  Grandfather of Kimberli deHaan, Kelli deHaan, David (Tina) deHaan, Susannah (Marshall) Boos and the late Brenton Potts.  Great grandfather of 11. Great great grandfather of 5.  Brother of Margaret Potts. Memorial service Saturday, June 10th,...

Natalie A. Decuir

Natalie A. Decuir

Apr 28, 2017

Age 86 Beloved wife of the late Roland for 59 years.  Dear mother of Karen (Dario) DiNicola. Dearest grandmother of Kristin and Dustin DiNicola. Natalie will be remembered by loved ones for her exquisite gift wrapping, phenomenal cooking and beautiful hand crocheted gifts. She showed her love by sharing these talents with others. Visitation Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11:30am...

Timothy Richard Zortman

Timothy Richard Zortman

Apr 27, 2017

Age 25. Beloved son of Timothy (Christina) Zortman, Sr. and Carol Anderson. Loving brother of Ronnie Finley and Fred White, step brother of Jaimie Simon and Jeffrey Winkler. Cherished grandson of Mary Ann and the late Richard Zortman. Dear nephew from father's side of Todd Zortman, Teri (Bryan) Ellison, Rock (Tari) Zortman, Rusty (Jeni) Zortman, Shelly (Mike) Richert, Ryan (Christina)...

Mary J. "Ma" Pepera (Prezios)

Mary J. "Ma" Pepera (Prezios)

Apr 26, 2017

Age 85

Youngest child of the late Mary and Joseph Prezios of Dearborn, formerly of Italy. Dearest Wife of 66 years to John "Pepsi" Pepera

Devoted Mother of 9;  Nancy Noonan (Joe), Phillip Pepera (Liz), Sally Olson (Jay), Marie Pepera, Paul Pepera (Autumn), Laura Noonan (Godson David), Peter Pepera, Carol Pepera, Susie McGraw

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