Obituaries

Jan 11, 2017

Age 90 Beloved husband of Irene for 63 years.  Loving father of Diane Linford, Jennifer (the late Sam)Ellis, Owen (Sheila) Linford and Mary Ellen (Michael) Walton.  Cherished grandfather of Meagan (Duncan) deBruin, Matthew Diebel, Joseph (Samantha) Ellis, Katie (Jon) Tallant, Kyle Linford, Brendan Linford, Elizabeth Walton and Ben Walton.  Loving great grandfather of Emma, Noah and Miller.  He was very...

Jan 11, 2017

Age 101 Of Farmington Hills.  Formerly of Westland and long-time resident of Dearborn, born in Chicago Heights, Il.  Loving wife of the late Vincent J.  Devoted mother of JoAnn (James) Kosinski, Sister Mary Elena, OSF, Janet Sabalausky and Susan (the late Ron) Alexander.  Proud grandmother of Aaron, Adam and Andrew (Christin) Kosinski.  Great grandmother of Elaina Rose. Step sister...

Jan 10, 2017

Age 88 Beloved husband of Bernice for 62 years.  Dearest father of Janice (Lou) Giroux, Sheryl, Lisa (Timothy) Rauh and Melissa.  Loving grandfather of Erika Giroux, Andrew Rauh and Adam Rauh. In state Saturday 9:30am followed by the 10am Funeral Service at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn. Memorials may be made...

Jan 9, 2017

Age 85 Affectionately called "Rocky " by his beloved wife Leslie Dear father of Susan Rock, Kathleen Rock, Erika Harrison.  Loving grandfather of Jessica and Vanessa Gant, Michael and Olivia Harrison, Jamie and Kirsten Stevens and great grandfather of Gabrielle Franklin. Loving brother of Lois Keryluk, Doris Walters and Nancy Zelek.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He...

Jan 8, 2017

Age 79 Beloved wife of Raymond.  Also survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her granddaughter Laura Jean. Visitation Thursday 10am followed by the 2pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to The American...

Jan 7, 2017

Age 84 Loving mother of Craig Michaud, Debbie (Wayne) Lawson, Pam Michaud, Yvonne Meader, and the late Linda Bersano.  Dear mother-in-law of Mike Bersano.  Cherished grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 25.  Beloved sister of Kenny (Karen) Jess, and the late Gary Jess and Bill Jess. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu &...

Jan 6, 2017

Age 78 Loving sister of George M. (Carol), Georgette, and Richard (Laureen).  Beloved aunt of 9 nieces & nephews and 11 great nieces & nephews & one on the way.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many cousins, family members, friends, and her church family at St. Mel. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with a 7pm...

Jan 6, 2017

Age 89.  Born on November 8, 1927 in Mass City, Michigan.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley of 61 years.  He is survived by his children Sharon (Arvo) Parkila, Gary (Gail), Bryan (Jeannette), and Kristen (William) Will. His grandchildren Michael (Erika) Burke, Julie Hall, Amanda Burke, Eric (Kylene) Parkila, Bryan (Alyssa) Burke, Jessica Burke, Andrew...

Jan 6, 2017

Age 81 Beloved husband of the late Sally.  Loving father of Elaine (Fiance Earl Copeland) (The late Robert) Noffze, Scott (Jacqueline), Kathryn (Rick) Wisniewski, and Christine (Steven Dudas) Neslund-Dudas. Cherished grandfather of Christopher and Sarah Noffze, Nicholas (Liang), GingerAnn, and Sophie Neslund, Brian, Tommy, and Matthew Wisniewski, Stephen (Jennifer Holan), Elizabeth and Madelynne Dudas.  Dear brother of the late...

Jan 5, 2017

Age 93 Beloved husband of the late Wing May.  Dear father of Rose (Jack) Wong, Jim (the late Kathryn) and William (Howland Hartley).  Grandfather of Vikki, Brian, Richard (Elizabeth) and Joseph (Jessica) Lee.  Great grandfather of Kathryn, Alexis and Addison.  Uncle of Eva Kwong.  Also survived by a very close family friend Toni. Visitation Monday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service...

Jan 3, 2017

Joe Salata. Age 73. Joe passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Rose Joanne Salata. Loving father of Denise (Brad) Sulkey and Cheryl (Brian) Onufrak. Cherished grandpa of Brandon, Emily, Tabitha, Bella and Miley Jo. Dearest brother of Michael (Teeny) Salata, Sherry (the late Gary) Broyles, Tom Salata and Phyllis Salata. Best friend of Steve Patercsak....

Jan 2, 2017

Age 70 Beloved husband of Nancy for 45 years. Loving father of John (Kimberly) and Kevin McDonald.  Cherished grandfather of Sean and Conner.  Brother of Patricia Schaefer. Visitation Friday, January 13 th , 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  Funeral Service 11am Saturday, January...

Jan 2, 2017

Age 89

Helen Mary (Corey) Khalid the Last of her Siblings to the late Albert, Joseph, Victoria, John, Mitchell, and George.

Beloved Wife of the late Nadeem Joseph Aurele  Khalid.

Dearest Mother to Neda Alice Khalid, Nezar Kenneth Khalid (Linda), Hecham Ramsey Khalid (Kim), and Salam Mary Khalid (Adnan).

Loving Grandmother...

Jan 2, 2017

Virginia "Ginny" Sulisz (nee: Turek). Beloved wife of Thaddeus Walter "Ted" Sulisz for 64 years. Retired Speech and Hearing Teacher of the Detroit Public School System. Loving mother of Cheryl Sulisz, Paul (Ginger) Sulisz and Susan (Bruce) Mason. Cherished grandmother of Alena and Jenna Sulisz and Ryan and Kayla Mason. The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, January...

Jan 1, 2017

Suzanne M. Fisher. Age 65. Sue passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Beloved wife of Clyde. Loving mom of Loreal Reid, Denise Fisher, Chad (Amy) Fisher and Kent (Margaret) Fisher. Cherished grandma of Kendall, Trent, Sydney, Skyler, Morgan, Noah, Chad, Drew, Colton and Jackson. Dearest sister of Herb Said and Kirk Said. Visitation on Tuesday, January 3, 2017...

Jan 1, 2017

Age 34 Beloved husband of Andrea.  Loving father of Parker.  Cherished son of David (Peggy) Stapleton and Michele Reith Stapleton.  Dear brother of Philip (Krista) and Stephen.  Precious grandson of Ann Stapleton Born (Bill).  Beloved son-in-law of Edward and Kathleen McCarthy and brother-in-law of Kyle McCarthy.  Loving uncle to Ashlynn, Colton, Weston and Emmylou.  He was loved immensley and...

Jan 1, 2017

Age 68 Dearest wife of the late Charles.  Loving mother of Sherell (Tim) Jackson and Charles (Shannon).  Cherished grandmother of Amber (Shaun) Breuer, Jessica (Andrew) Sterling, Brittany (Jeremy), Hali, Charles Jr., Cody Druillard, Alex Drouillard, and Mary Jo Drouillard.  Adored great grandmother of Emmet, Hannah, Josie, Cameron, Rylee. Visitation Friday 4-8pm and Saturday from 12-4pm. Funeral Service Saturday 3pm at...

Dec 31, 2016

Robert Joseph Thompson. Age 72. Robert passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Loving father of Bobby. Cherished grandpa of Talaya. Dearest brother of Louvelma (Bob) Hughes. Robert served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home on Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the Service at 7:00...

Dec 31, 2016

Age 59 Beloved daughter of Robert and Jane.  Dear sister of Robert (Judy), Thomas (Debbie), Richard (Susan) and Nancy.  Also survived by nieces and nephews. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

Dec 29, 2016

Age 85 Beloved husband of Lynda for 50 years.  Loving father of Kimberly (Gabriel) DeMarco, Julina (Timothy) Papich, Victoria (Frank) Balduck and Melanie (Robert) Shimko.  Grandfather of Aaron (Kerri), Joshua (Courtney), Natalie (John), Steven, Timothy, Kayla, Thomas and Kevin.  Great grandfather of Tristan, Gage, Elijah, Georgia, Scarlett, Emma and Luke.  Brother of Walter, Lewis and the late Leona and Robert.  ...