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Virginia Molnar

Virginia Molnar

Mar 5, 2017

Age 89 Beloved wife of George for 64 years.  Loving Mother of Norman (Meiyu) Drude, Diane (the late Robert) McCaughan, Larry (Kathy) Drude, Randolph (Janice) Molnar, Martin (Annette) Molnar, Melanie (the late Paul) Bingham and Matthew (julie) Molnar.  She also leave behind many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday, March 14th, 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Wednesday, March 15th 11:30am...

Ismael Serna Gonzalez

Ismael Serna Gonzalez

Mar 3, 2017

Age 82 Beloved husband of Henrietta.  Loving father of Julie (Cliff) Barnier, Rene Serna, Richard (Nadia) Serna, Roberto (Theresa) Serna, and Maria (Tim) Speiser.  Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Jamie), Matthew (Felicia), Clint (Nikki), Jaclyn, Alex, Krystle (Carlos), Mia, Charlotte, Nicholas, Aaron, Dustin, and Erica.  Adored great grandfather of Sierra, Matthew, Madeline, Cameron, Ashton, and Addison.  Dear brother of Licha, Nino,...

Donald Berry

Donald Berry

Mar 3, 2017

Age 92 Beloved husband of the late Maxine. Loving father of Susan (Arnold) Beebe, Ann (Don) Ternes, and the late Dick.  Cherished grandfather of Timothy (Melissa), Daniel (Dawn), Shane (Sheri), Randall (Carrie Ann), Kenny (Amy), Melanie and Jennifer.  Adored great grandfather of Trenton, Travis, Alexis, Madeline, Mark, Robbie, Sydney, Sawyer, Sheldon, Kennedy, Kiera, Mackenzie, and Amber (Mike).  Great great grandfather...

Ilie Filip

Ilie Filip

Mar 2, 2017

Age 81 Beloved husband of Maria for 58 years.  Loving father of Dumitru, Dinu, Benoni, Viorel, Doru, Ionel, Marinela and Dana.  Grandfather of 26.  Brother of Maria Todireanu and the late Eduard Filip. Visitation Monday 5-9pm with Prayer Service 6-9pm.  Funeral service Tuesday 12pm at the John N. Son N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,...

Dorothea V. Mears

Dorothea V. Mears

Mar 2, 2017

Age 95 Beloved wife of the late Reginald L.  Dear mother of Lorraine Scott, Reginald M (Suzanne) and Gregory T. (Anna Ruth).  Loving grandmother of Michael, Brian, Reginald III, Michelle, Scott, Teresa and Kevin.  Cherished great grandmother of Sylvia, Ryan, Mason, Alyssa, Kyra, Trevor, Maya, Brianna, David, and Stephanie. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with an evening Rosary at the John N....

Cornelia G. Purdu

Cornelia G. Purdu

Mar 2, 2017

Age 94 Beloved wife of the late George.  Dear mother of George Sr. (Kathy) and the late John.  Loving grandmother of George Jr. (Jenna), Anita (Jon) Wagner, Melissa and Michelle.  Great grandmother of Julie, Delilah adn Mariana. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between...

Leigh B. Wilson

Leigh B. Wilson

Mar 2, 2017

Leigh B. Wilson. Age 89. Leigh passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Loving father of Laurel Robinson and Murray (Napatsorn) Wilson. Cherished grandpa of Isabelle, Vanessa and Richard. Other surviving family members include Eva, Ted, Ida, Scott, Allison and Ashley. He will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Leigh was preceded in death by his parents,...

Juan H. Linares

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

James J. Michnuk

Mar 1, 2017

Age 56 Beloved husband of Diane.  Dear father of Andrea 'Chickie' (Dave) and James Jr..  Brother of Joe, Jeffrey and Joanie.  Son of the late Julius and Evelyn.  Brother in law of Neron(Judy) Nesmith, Theresa (Walter) Hodge, Martha (Ron) Nesmith and Jenny (Al) Metz.  Uncle of Jacquie, Neson, Virginia, Christina and Jennifer.  Great uncle of Breanna.  Son in law of...

James L. Chiodini

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

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

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.  She attended St. Luke's School and graduated from MacKenzie High School in 1953.  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

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

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

Eileen M. Falardeau

Feb 26, 2017

Age 95 Beloved wife of the late William.  Dear mother of Joseph (Charlene), Gerard, Sally (Christopher) Petrous, Susan (Lawrence) Laubrick and the late Larry.  Grandmother of Bryan, Sharon, Michelle (Keven) Lacy, Shannon (Rob) Heitjan, Steve, Josef, Paul, Molly (Mark) Betley and Theresa.  Great grandmother of Elliott, Robby, Kimberly and one on the way-Parker.  Sister of Edward (Phyllis),  and the late...

Eileen Dominik

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

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

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

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

Bonnie A. Werner

Feb 22, 2017

Age 67 Dear mother of Kimberly Sparkman, Scott (Michelle) Sparkman and Jessica Garner.  Grandmother of Travis, Alexander, Lanie, Billy, Sara, Megan, Abigail and Savannah.  Great grandmother of Emma and Lexi.  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...

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