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John E. "Jack" Demmer
Jan 31, 2017
John E. "Jack" Demmer 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...
Richard A. Mcdonald
Jan 30, 2017
Rich McDonald of Dearborn.Age 68. Rich passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017.Beloved husband of Jane.Loving son of Raymond and the late Jeanette.Dearest father of James and Kevin.Dear brother of Scott (Linda).Dear uncle of Tavis (Maureen), Ryan and Cody.We lost our "Rock". Private funeral services were held.
Ruben Crespo, Sr.
Jan 29, 2017
Age 64. Beloved husband of Susan for 38 years. Loving father of Ruben Jr. (Cathryn), Lauren (Scott) Delikta, Nick (Kara) and Cristina. Dear grandfather of Alyssa, Jayden, Mackenzie, Madyson, Vivienne, Carter and soon-to-be-grandbaby Delikta. Brother of Tique, Mari Luz, Xavy, Alvaro, Vicky and the late Dalia. Son of Eutiquio and the late Teodosia and step-mother Maria. Also survived by...
Denise M. Skonieczny-Buehler
Jan 29, 2017
Denise Skonieczny-Buehler. Age 62. Denise passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John Buehler. Loving daughter of Corrine and the late Ted Skonieczny. Dearest sister of Marcia (Todd) Parvin and Janice (Bob) Ferraro. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Private services were arranged. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Emory "Em" Jones
Jan 28, 2017
Emory Jones "Em". Age 76. Emory passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Judy Logan-Jones. Loving dad of Whitney. Brother of Emmett Jones. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.atHackett-Metcalf Funeral Home 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Drive). Dearborn 48124.The Funeral Service will be on Friday, February 3 at...
Helen Hoffa
Jan 27, 2017
Age 76 Beloved wife of the late Marion Koshowski and the late John Hoffa.  Loving mother of Kathleen Scott.  Dear step mother of Marsha, Steven, Brenda, John, Linda, Robert, Chris and the late Michael Koshowski,Tim, James and Ken Hoffa.  Grandmother of the late Michael Anthony Scott.  Step grandmother of several.  She also leaves behind her brother Donald Wlodarczyk and joins...
Dumitru Grigorescu
Jan 26, 2017
Age 96 Beloved husband of the late Maria. Dear father of Vivienne (Constantin) Dragescu and Lee. Grandfather of James (Jennifer) Dragescu, Paul (Pantea) Dragescu and Corina (Jon Homish) Monagin. Great grandfather of Alexander and Nicholas. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City. (Between Ford...
Brenda Pennington
Jan 25, 2017
Age 70 Beloved wife of Hershell "Nunny" for 48 1/2 years. Â Loving mother of Sandra (Trever Champine), Richard, Billy (Tiffany), Robert and the late Virginia. Cherished grandmother of Bobby, Billy, Sara, Ellisha, Shana, Autumn, Faith, Bailey, Eli, Emma and Shyaunna and 6 great granchildren. Â Dear sister of Eva Gibson. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...
Johanna Bernadette Mccallion
Jan 25, 2017
Age 86 Beloved mother of Brian (Gwen), Julie (Robert) Gerrity, Cathy Lee and Michael (Joanna). Grandmother of Shelly, Katie, Erin (Matt), Daniel (Jennifer), Philip (Ann Marie), Evan (Michael), Brandon (Ashley), Matthew, Alexis and Pearse. Great grandmother of Aidan, Colin, Carraig, Brynn, Lucy, Benjamin and Chase. Sister of Mary (the late Gordon) Sherry, Judy (Tom) O'Meara, Michael and the late...
Eugenia Poroch
Jan 24, 2017
Age 82 Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of David (Jennifer). Grandmother "Buni" of Amanda and Adam. Sister of Eli (Cindy) Todoran Jr., Michael (Mary Jo) Todoran and Suzanne (the late Robert) Dunn. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City. (Between Ford...
Ryan James Pernicano
Jan 23, 2017
Age 30 Beloved son of Kathryn Pernicano and Paul (Tricia) Pernicano. Loving father of Giovanni Pernicano. Dear brother of Danielle, Anthony, Shayna, Haley and William. Grandson of Linda Sarnia, Joann and Fred Sanscrainte and Steven (Donna) Smith. Loving boyfriend of Susan Cowdrick. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. Visitation Tuesday  1-8pm with a 6pm Rosary...
Fee Hing Yee
Jan 22, 2017
Age 101 Beloved husband of Yuk Sin.  Dear father of May Sue (Marshall) Chin, Joyce Lee, William (Sherry) and the late Phillip.  Father in law of Shawn Yee. Grandfather of Bryan, Brandon, Rachel, Cameron, Patrick, Katie, Jeffrey, Sarah and Laura.  Great grandfather of Caden, Beckham and Kai.  Brother of Oi Ling Lee. Visitation Wednesday 9am followed by the 11:30am Funeral...
Marie Mccollom
Jan 21, 2017
Age 84 Loving mother of Daniel (Mary Ellen), Karen and James (Patama). Cherished grandmother of Olivia, Veronica, Danielle, David and Brendan. Beloved great-grandmother of Kai.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends especially her cousin Irene. Visitation Friday from 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...
Andrew "Goose" Dicicco
Jan 21, 2017
Andrew "Goose" DiCicco, age 63, January 21, 2017. Beloved husband of Robin. Loving father of Amber (Chris) and Arthur (Karen). Cherished grandfather of C.J., Carter, and Baby Andy-to-be. Dearest brother of John (Brenda), Marie (Ray), Bonnie (Craig), and Tony (Kim). He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a dedicated letter carrier for the U.S. Post...
Michael C. O'Callaghan
Jan 21, 2017
age 74 Dear father of Barry (Mona). Son of the late Jack & Margaret. Cherished grandfather of Madelynne and Brendan. Brother of Maureen (Robert) Gieswein, Norah Fix, Brian (Marie), Terry (Linda), Sean (Debbie) and the late Patrick. Dearest uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with an Evening Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...
Kimberly L. Hobbel
Jan 20, 2017
Age 47 Beloved wife of Leonard. Loving mother of Jessica & Elyzabeth Hobbel. Â Cherished daughter of Jack & June Caylor. Â Daughter-in-law of the late Mary Hobbel. Â Sister of Kathy (Chris) Diovardi, Leann Steffes, and Bill Hobbel. Â Aunt of Mickenzie Steffes, Melissa (Jim) Pankow, Kathryn Steffes. Â Preceded in death by Robert & Ruth Caylor and Lillian Wheeler. Memorial Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm...
Donna L. Johnston
Jan 19, 2017
Donna L. Johnston. Age 67. Passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late James and Thelma Johnston. Loving sister of Elizabeth (the late Wayne) Sandlin, Janet (Robert) Steiskal and Jim (Laura) Johnston. Cherished aunt of Jasen (May) Sandlin, Robert (Tanya) Steiskal and Christopher (Temperance) Steiskal. Great aunt of CJ and Lila Steiskal. Best friend of...
Louis Madej
Jan 19, 2017
Age 94 Brother of Dorothy Magil. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state Tuesday 9:30am followed by the 10am Funeral Service at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn
Sophie Tifrea
Jan 17, 2017
Age 94 Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear mother Donna (Roy) Gurk , Michael Paul and the late Theodore. Mother in law of Janice. Grandmother of Benjamin (Rachel) and Ethan. Great grandmother of Emily and Nathaniel. Aunt of Anita and Pauline. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...
Jennifer Lake
Jan 17, 2017
Age 44 Passed away after a 19 year battle with brain cancer. Most loved daughter of Marilyn and Glenn Spence. Daughter of Daniel Polancih. Jennifer was able to fulfill her dream of meeting William Shatner, Captain Kirk of the Starship Enterprise, just a week ago while on StarTrek: The Cruise. Jennifer was blessed to spend her remaining weeks visiting...
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