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Alexander C. Boyd

Alexander C. Boyd

Feb 11, 2017

Alexander C. Boyd of Dearborn. Age 82. February 11, 2017. Loving father of Gail Cairnie, Sandra Boyd and Robert Boyd. Dearest brother of Elizabeth Sparks, Clive Boyd, Jimmie Boyd, Robert Boyd and the late John Boyd. Best friend of Keith and Erika Phares. Visitation Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home.

Gary T. Kowalewski

Gary T. Kowalewski

Feb 11, 2017

Gary T. Kowalewski.  February 11, 2017.  Age 66. Beloved husband of Linda for 18 years.  Loving step-father of Joseph Williams and Elizabeth (William) Barber.  Cherished grandfather of Brooklyn Koromos. Adored son of Mildred & the late Ted Kowalewski. Dearest brother of Linda Hassett and Sandra Still.  Beloved uncle of Rachel Still and Derek Still.  He was dearly loved and...

Rozalia 'Roza' Fabian

Rozalia 'Roza' Fabian

Feb 11, 2017

Age 93 Beloved wife of the late Ioan.  Loving mother of Maria (Traian) Pop, Ecaterina (Stefan) Istuanouit, Anka (Stefan) Varga, Ianko (Liuba) and the late Rozika.  Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was very deeply loved and will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Friday 5-9pm with the Funeral Service Saturday 10am at...

Lawrence "Larry" Dilley

Lawrence "Larry" Dilley

Feb 10, 2017

Age 86 Beloved husband of the late Bernice for 66 years.  Loving father of Marcia Flewelling, Bradford (Jeanette), Carin Dilley, and Kathleen Whitney.  Cherished grandfather of Jason, Trisha, Christine, Sandy, Kris, Amber, Jamie, Brittany, Rachel, and Michael.  Dearest great grandfather of Jakobe, Wyatt, Gabriel, and Charlotte.  Dear brother of the late Kenneth, Rene, and Muriel "Grace".  He was devoted to...

Jeannette E. Forrest

Jeannette E. Forrest

Feb 9, 2017

Age 81 Beloved wife of Bill for 61 years.  Loving mother of the late Bill Jr.  Dearest aunt of Claudia (John) McAnish, James Katona and the late Thomas (Arlene) Katona.  Loving aunt of Jayne, Karen, Lorrie, Cathy, Joe and Bruce.  Dear great aunt of Sarah, Lindsey, Karleen, Thomas and Leon.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Kurt A. Horton

Kurt A. Horton

Feb 9, 2017

Age 56 Beloved husband of Michele.  Dear father of Kyle and Jason (Kristen).  Grandfather of Rylan, Charley, Lucas and Adrianna. Brother of Phil (Linda), Mike (Cari), the late Debbie and the late Kathy. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Monday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,  Garden City (between Ford...

Priscilla M. "Prill" Daykin

Priscilla M. "Prill" Daykin

Feb 7, 2017

Priscilla M. "Prill" Daykin of Dearborn. Prill passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.Age 85.Beloved wife of 60 years to Theodore.Dear mother of Robert (Karen) and Betsy (Greg) Ross.Loving grandma of Elizabeth, Evan, Alex and Annelise.Dear sister of the late Nancy (Ed) Cook.Loving aunt of Barb (Dennis) Modlin. Gathering for family and friends at 10:00 am followed by a...

Kenneth R. Anthony

Kenneth R. Anthony

Feb 7, 2017

Age 67 Beloved husband of Sue.  Dear father of Kenneth (Cindy) and the late Christopher.  Grandfather of Paige, Christina and Krystal.  Brother of John (Patsy), Ron, Victoria (Bob) Ishman and the late Judy Hanlon and Larry Anthony. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd,...

Chester Czyzycki

Chester Czyzycki

Feb 6, 2017

Chester Czyzycki.  February 6, 2017.  Age 89. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve "Jean".  Loving father of Chet, Mary Ann (Steven) Wallace, Pat (Edward) Wierzbinski and the late Ronald (Helen) Scibor.  Cherished grandfather of Cheri (Ray) Gallerani, Christy (Neal) Kalkun, Teri (Greg) Raschke and Deanne Ferrara.  Dearest great-grandfather of 6 and great-great grandfather of 1.  He was very dearly...

Patricia Ann Kelly

Patricia Ann Kelly

Feb 6, 2017

Age 81 Beloved wife of Donald "Pat" for 61 years.  Loving mother of Peter (Rosanna), Cheryl (the late Jeffrey) Richie, Kim (John) Howard and the late Janice and John.  Grandmother of Ian, Devon, Emma, Jennelle (Erik) Kesteloot, Steven (Tiffany Green) Richie and Tyler Howard.  Great grandmother of Mason Kesteloot.  Sister of Delores Ruth Sullivan (Robert). Memorial visitation Saturday 1pm -  ...

Marjorie A. Fodal

Marjorie A. Fodal

Feb 5, 2017

Age 73 Loving wife of Robert for 51 years.  Beloved mother of Jennifer (Dan) Pfannes and Matthew (Joleen).  Cherished grandmother of Rachel, Danielle, Chloe and Zack.   She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Memorial Visitation Thursday 1pm followed by the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Refat 'Ray' Mehmed

Refat 'Ray' Mehmed

Feb 3, 2017

Age 93 Dear father of Maximillian (Barbel) Keck, Nariman (Lianne) Mehmed, Timur Mehmed and Tammy Mehmed.  Grandfather of Dagmar (Robert) Bohmisch, Amber (Brett) LeChevalier, Erik, Nathaniel, and Stephanie.  Great grandfather of Lisa, Mia, Kaylyn, Ethan and Cloe. Visitation Monday 9am followed by the 11:30am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,...

Lawrence C. Henkel

Lawrence C. Henkel

Feb 3, 2017

Age 90 Dear father of Alicia (Brian) Wasinski, Lawrence, Steven and Robin.  Grandfather of Lawrence III and Heather.  Brother of Jim (Sharon), Dave (Maureen) and Janet Dawson.

Arthur Mackenzie

Arthur Mackenzie

Feb 2, 2017

Age 86 Beloved husband of the late Dorothy for 63 years.  Dear father of Helen (Brian) Tiemens, Rosie (Gary Frost), Mark (Lori) and John.  Grandfather of 9.  Great grandfather of 3.  Brother of the late Kenneth.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-8pm with a 6pm Prayer Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Rita Jean Charles

Rita Jean Charles

Feb 2, 2017

Age 84 Beloved wife of the late James for 32 years.  Loving mother of David (Brenda), Jerry (Delores) and Terry (Rebecca).  Grandmother of 8.  Great grandmother of 4. Visitation Monday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).

Jean Florence Mclaughlin

Jean Florence Mclaughlin

Feb 1, 2017

Age 77 Beloved wife of the late Terrance Colton and John McLaughlin.  Dear mother of  Debbie (Ed), Johnny, Joe, Pati (Chuck) and Baby Terry. Grandmother of Michael (Tabitha), Nikole (Larry), Teri (Matt), Eddie, Christie, Stephanie (Gage) and Tabitha.  Great grandmother of Naomee, Aden, Kailyn, Evan, Hayleigh, Liam, Silvia, Chandler, Lee Lynn, Raenie, and AnnMarie.  Daughter of the late Julia (Carlson)...

Dorothy Lee Rhodes

Dorothy Lee Rhodes

Feb 1, 2017

Age 91 Beloved wife of the late Eugene W. Rhodes Sr. for 64 years.  Loving mother of Eugene W. Jr. (Susan), Stephen M. (Martha), Mark M. (Maria),  Sarah M. (Ned) Niemi and Robert B. (Julie).  Cherished grandmother of 11 grand and 11 great grandchildren with another one on the way.  Dearest sister of the late Joyce Meyers and Buell...

Lois Toth

Lois Toth

Jan 31, 2017

Age 76  (Nee Reiners) Loving wife of Martin "Marty" for 48 years.  She is survived by one daughter, Jessica Toth, and one son, Justin Toth.  Also survived by two brothers, Al (Jolene) Reiners, Ken (Sadie) Reiners, one sister-in-law Judy (Johnny), & one sister, Carole "Jeanne" (Doug Cooper). Also survived by special nephews, Paul Toth & Lee Reiners, nieces, nephews,...

Virginia E. Miotke

Virginia E. Miotke

Jan 31, 2017

Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Francis "Fred".  Dear mother of Glenn and Gary (Eileen).  Loving grandmother of Benjamin, Meredith, Grace, Aaron, Amanda and Brandon.  Sister of Gerry (Dave) Nowicki. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 6:30pm Evening Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).  ...

John "Jack" Demmer

John "Jack" Demmer

Jan 31, 2017

Jack died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on January 31, 2017; he was 93 years old. Jack is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret, his children Patricia (Tom) Groszko, Susan (Bill) Hermann, Bill (Sharon), Jim (Linda), Marianne (Art) Nelson and Jean (Colin) Zick, 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. He was preceded in...

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