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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...

Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien

May 28, 2017

Age 74 Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Denise and Debbie (Doug) Dawdy.  Cherished grandfather of Nicole Dawdy, Colton Dawdy and Jon-Luc Caillouette. Son of the late Helen and Joe.  Brother of Terry (Diana), Judy (Jerry) Cunningham, Kevin (Donna), Karen (Bill) Dorman, Gary (Kelli), John, and the late Jim and Billy. Also survived by nieces, nephews,...

Dorothy J. Grunst

Dorothy J. Grunst

May 28, 2017

Age 88 Loving daughter of the late Albert & Hazel.  Beloved sister of the late Fred, Mary, and Barbara.  She was a dear aunt to several nieces and nephews and will be dearly missed by all of her friends at the Milburn House. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City...

Louis Banciu Jr.

Louis Banciu Jr.

May 28, 2017

Age 74 Beloved husband of Jody (nee Hochradel).  Father of Lynn.  Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Anna (nee Ciontea) and infant brother George. After earning a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan, Louis attended the Detroit College of Law receiving his Juris Doctorate. Louis was a Litigation Attorney at Ford Motor Company's Office of the...

Tony Wade

Tony Wade

May 26, 2017

Age 70 Beloved husband of Marge "Peg" for 40 years.  Dear brother of Joan (Ed) Straus.  Cherished uncle of Eric (Valerie) Straus, Michael (Mary) Straus, Patrick Straus, Meg Lomas, Ron (Yvonne) Lomas and Dave Lomas.  Loving great-uncle of Austin Lomas.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his friends, neighbors, and especially his church family and...

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