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Juan H. Linares
Mar 1, 2017
Juan H. Linares. Age 83. Passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Maria N. Linares. Loving father of John (Merry) Linares, Jose (Leslie) Linares, Carmen Passement, Rene (Michelle) Linares, Reynaldo (Kristine) Linares and Daniel (Erin) Linares. Cherished grandpa of 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Dearest brother of Minerva Lopez, Florentino Linares and the late...
James J. Michnuk
Mar 1, 2017
Age 56 Beloved husband of Diane. Â Dear father of Andrea 'Chickie' (Dave) and James Jr.. Â Brother of Joe, Jeffrey and Joanie. Â Son of the late Julius and Evelyn. Â Brother in law of Neron(Judy) Nesmith, Theresa (Walter) Hodge, Martha (Ron) Nesmith and Jenny (Al) Metz. Â Uncle of Jacquie, Neson, Virginia, Christina and Jennifer. Â Great uncle of Breanna. Â Son in law of...
James L. Chiodini
Feb 28, 2017
James L. Chiodini. February 28, 2017.Age 95.Beloved husband of Joyce for 63 years.Loving son of the late Tom and Mary.Father of Mary and the late Timothy James.Cherished brother of the late Dorothy, Gerald and Donald.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Sebastian Catholic School, 20710 Colgate, Dearborn Heights, MI.48125 www.saintsebastiancatholicschool.org or Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan...
Patricia Ferguson
Feb 28, 2017
Age 60.
Beloved wife of Charles for 31 years. Loving sister of Jerry (Nancy) Timko, Don, Rosemary (the late Larry) Fruit and the late Cyril 'Sal' Timko, Phillip (Debbie) Timko and Stephen Timko. Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Ferguson, Robin Ferguson and April Smith. Special friend of Nanette Simoneon. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, March 10, 2017, 2-8pm. Funeral Service...
Janet A. Short
Feb 28, 2017
Age 81 Janet was born and grew up in Detroit as the second daughter of Russell and Clara Short. Â She attended St. Luke's School and graduated from MacKenzie High School in 1953. Â During the summers she could be found at her Grandparent's cottage in Walled Lake enjoying the amusement park, fishing, swimming and developing a lifelong love of water. Most...
Joan Van Gorp
Feb 28, 2017
Age 80 Beloved wife of Jim for 60 years. Loving mother of Cathy (Pat), Jean (Ken), Michael (Alethea), Joan (Perry) and James. Cherished grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 2. Dearest sister of Joseph (Marge), Mary, Helen, and the late Daniel. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Friday...
Jerry Elliott
Feb 27, 2017
Age 78 Beloved husband of Mary for 54 years.  Loving father of Gerald Klovski, Sheryll (Dave) Kimbel, Joe Fairchild, Bill (Lynn) Fairchild, Mick (Kathy) Fairchild, Bob (Janet) Fairchild, Dave (Robin) Fairchild and Jim (Sandy) Fairchild.  Cherished grandfather of 7 and Great grandfather of 11.  Beloved son of Lenore and the late Norman. Dear brother of Karen (Bob) Duka, Sharon (Ron)...
Eileen M. Falardeau
Feb 26, 2017
Age 95 Beloved wife of the late William. Â Dear mother of Joseph (Charlene), Gerard, Sally (Christopher) Petrous, Susan (Lawrence) Laubrick and the late Larry. Â Grandmother of Bryan, Sharon, Michelle (Keven) Lacy, Shannon (Rob) Heitjan, Steve, Josef, Paul, Molly (Mark) Betley and Theresa. Â Great grandmother of Elliott, Robby, Kimberly and one on the way-Parker. Â Sister of Edward (Phyllis), Â and the late...
Eileen Dominik
Feb 25, 2017
Age 89 Beloved wife of the late George for 68 years.  Dear mother of Deborah (Mark) Niemiec and the late Denise Wulbrecht.  Grandmother of Stacy, Christen and Justen.  Great grandmother of Declon.  Sister of Jane and her twin sister, the late Elaine. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with a 6pm Rosary. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son...
Betty L. Gagneau
Feb 24, 2017
Age 83 Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Mark (Gail), Gail (Dick) Gilbo, Kirk (Kathy), Scott (Pamela). Cherished grandmother of Holly, Amanda, Justin, Kyle, Kelsey, Lauren, and Lindsey. Adored great grandmother of Kenzie, Bella, Lucas, and Leah. Visitation Wednesday 3pm until a 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road,...
Daniel L. Jones
Feb 23, 2017
Age 65 Beloved husband of Sherry. Loving father of Ken and Leeann (John) Hanse. Cherished grandfather of John. Adored brother of Steve (Gail) and Larry (Betty). Preceded in death by his parents Clarence "Ike" and Margaret. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between...
Irene C. Pokrywka
Feb 23, 2017
Age 98 Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dear mother of Ronald (Janet) Pokrywka, Arlene (Mark) Glazewski, Judith (Robert) Eltervoog and Gerald (Denise) Pokrywka. Grandmother of Kevin, Jessica, Dena and Amanda. Great grandmother of Tabitha, Evie & Jayvon. Visitation Monday from 2-8 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City. (Between Ford Road and Cherry...
Bonnie A. Werner
Feb 22, 2017
Age 67 Dear mother of Kimberly Sparkman, Scott (Michelle) Sparkman and Jessica Garner. Â Grandmother of Travis, Alexander, Lanie, Billy, Sara, Megan, Abigail and Savannah. Â Great grandmother of Emma and Lexi. Â Sister of Gary Werner. Visitation Sunday 12:30pm followed by the 3pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford...
Elda D. Yuhas
Feb 21, 2017
Age 93 Loving wife of the late Julius.  Beloved mother of Julius Michael (Tammy), David (Carol) and Susan (Gregory) Delph.  Grandmother of Anne (Jeremy), Cinnamon, Brandi, Joseph, Lynn, Frank, Lisa, Craig, Kevin, Ryan, Amanda and Katelin.  Great grandmother of Malia, Dominic, Marina, Jacelies, Xavier, Marizoila, Ta'Mia, Ayanna, Karissa, Khloe, Delilah, Makayla and Mariah.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  ...
Michael David Kittle
Feb 21, 2017
Michael David Kittle. February 21, 2017. Age 51. Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Jamie (Andrea), Tim and Jeremiah (Leah). Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Robby, Lucas, Dakota, Dylan, Emmett and one on the way. Dearest son of Charles and Ingrid. Dear brother of Andy, Karen and the late Tommy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews....
Maria Nistor
Feb 20, 2017
Age 89 passed away on February 18, 2017.  She was born July 2nd, 1927 in Bolduresti, Moldova. She was the beloved mother of Dr. Diana Nistor and loving aunt of Mihaela Eremia and Irina Stoicescu. She was preceeded in death her husband, Professor Petru Nistor, parents Father Spiridon and Preotesa Maria Eremia and her brothers Victor and Anatolie.
...Sandra Sue Williams
Feb 20, 2017
Age 72 Beloved wife of Paul for 53 years. Â Dear mother of Paul II (Ruth), Â Daniel (Mary)Â and Nancy (Jim) Hildebrandt. Â Grandmother of Spencer, Gracie, Anna Rose, Thomas and Paul. Â Sister of Shirley, Jackie and Aggie. Â Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sandra was a devoted hockey grandma who attended her grandchildren's hockey games at Catholic Central. Â She was...
Betty Lou Guidash
Feb 19, 2017
Age 93 Beloved wife of the late Stephan. Â Dear mother of Stephen, Lori Doniti and Walter (Daniele). Â Grandmother of 12. Â Great grandmother of 3. Â Sister of Virginia. Visitation Sunday 1-8pm with a 6pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).
Rose Marie Bauer
Feb 19, 2017
Age 90 Beloved wife of the late Russell. Â Dear mother of Judith Bolling. Â Grandmother of Matthew & Tony Tabone. Great grandmother of Jesse, Gina, Jennifer, Sydney & Paige. Visitation Saturday 10am - 1:30pm at the John N Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Â Prayers will be said at Cadillac...
Dorothy Racklyeft
Feb 18, 2017
Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Jack for 56 years. Loving mother of John (Dixie) and Jamie. Grandmother of Christopher, Kevin, and Megan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to the Michigan Humane Society or Arbor Hospice.
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