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Kenny Hanby

Kenny Hanby

Dec 19, 2016

Kenny Hanby.  December 19, 2016.  Age 23. Beloved fiancee of Ashley Larsen.  Loving father of Kenneth T. Hanby.  Cherished son of Kenneth R. Hanby, Sr. and Kori (Jason) Miller-Jones.  Dear brother of Brendan O'Bryant, Deven Jones and Conor Jones.  Precious grandson of Sherri & Robert Hanby-Hayes and Dwight & Tina Duncan.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Nancy June Hengtgen

Nancy June Hengtgen

Dec 19, 2016

Age 84 Loving wife of the late Marlyn.  Beloved mother of Robert (Sharon), Michael (Linda) and Kelly (Jack) Hootman.  Cherished grandmother of Lauren (Luis Cisneros Jr.), Kristen, Kodie (Jeff) Girgen, Benjamin, Marlon, Sidney, Zachary and Karlee.  Great grandmother of Grey Hootman. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Friday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

Shaun Michael Bradford

Shaun Michael Bradford

Dec 17, 2016

Age 22 Beloved son of Sandra L. Bradford (Darryl), and Anthony Bradford.  Dear brother of Ashley Bradford and Brandon Bradford.  Grandson of Sharon (Harry) Rankin, Joyce Lewis and Clarence Johnson.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and loving friends. Visitation Friday 11am followed by the 12pm Funeral Service at Bethany Baptist Church, 15122 W. Chicago, Detroit.

Richard J. Janks

Richard J. Janks

Dec 17, 2016

Age 89 Beloved husband of Eleanor.  Loving father of Arlene Janks.  Dear brother of Anthony Jr. and the late Henry.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with a 6pm Rosary Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  In State Thursday 9:30am until...

Gerald R. Diroff

Gerald R. Diroff

Dec 17, 2016

Age 84 Beloved husband of Geraldine.  Loving step-father of Gary, Bonnie, Frank, Terry, Phillip, Judy and Patricia.  Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many.  Brother of Dorothy, Leo, Joan, and Mary Ann. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  ...

Thaddeus W. Sulisz

Thaddeus W. Sulisz

Dec 15, 2016

Thaddeus Walter "Ted" Sulisz. Age 87. Ted passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2016. Beloved husband of Virginia "Ginny" (nee: Turek) Sulisz for 64 years. Loving father of Cheryl Sulisz, Paul (Ginger) Sulisz and Susan (Bruce) Mason. Cherished grandfather of Alena and Jenna Sulisz and Ryan and Kayla Mason. Ted was a high school counselor at Cass Technical High...

Cecilia E. Lepkowski

Cecilia E. Lepkowski

Dec 14, 2016

Age 87 Beloved wife of the late Joseph S.  Loving mother of Cindy, and Tom (Yolanda).  Grandmother of Melissa (Dylan) Baker.  Great grandmother of Owen, Molly and Emma.  Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. &...

Johanna Bolash

Johanna Bolash

Dec 14, 2016

Johanna Bolash (nee Fintor).Age 90.December 14, 2016.Beloved wife of the late George Bolash (1924-2014), for 67 years.Loving mother of Judy Elmore and George (Linda) Bolash.Cherished grandmother of one granddaughter and three grandsons.Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.Private services were held.

Paul Lawrence Kwasniewski

Paul Lawrence Kwasniewski

Dec 13, 2016

Age 69 Beloved husband of JoAnn Amicangelo for 23 years.  Loving father of Joe (Karysa), Emilie and Elise. Cherished Opa of Gabrielle and Mia.  Dearest brother of Bob (Judy), Lois Nagy and the late Ruthann Haskell.  He proudly served his country in the US Army during Vietnam.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...

Janet H. Wojtas

Janet H. Wojtas

Dec 13, 2016

Age 96 Beloved wife of Bennie for 45 years and the late Joe Mitosinka.  Loving mother of Nancy Thomas and Barbara Giuliano.  Dearest stepmother of Ben Wojtas and Kathy Hogan. Adored grandmother of Ellen Kay, Laura, Christopher, Salvatore and Vincent "Sonny".  Cherished great grandmother of Alex, Lindsey, and Bella.  Dear sister of Raymond Trojan and Anthony Trojan.  She was very...

Jeffrey Richie

Jeffrey Richie

Dec 13, 2016

Age 57 Beloved husband of Cheryl.  Dear father of Jennelle (Erik) Kesteloot and Steven (Tiffany).  Grandfather of Mason, Devin, Skyler and Tracy.  Brother of Dennis (Rosemarie), Bonnie (David) Wright, Lamont (Steve) Richie-Roberson and Roberta (Thomas) Harrigan. Son-in-law of Donald & Patricia Kelly. Brother-in-Law of Peter (Rosanna) Kelly, and Kim (John) Howard.   Also survived by many nieces, nephews,  great nieces and...

Cletes Clymer

Cletes Clymer

Dec 12, 2016

Dear husband of Elizabeth "Betty". Loving Father of Sandra (Michael) Stout, David (Barbara), Richard (Dawn), Ronald (Paula) and Debra Mayfield. Grandfather of 11. Great Grandfather of 12. Brother of the late Thyra and Frieda. Visitation Tuesday 1-8PM with a 7:30pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and...

Ryan Phillip Windsor

Ryan Phillip Windsor

Dec 12, 2016

Age 37 Beloved son of Richard W. & Hanna.  Dear brother of David (Kelli) and the late Steven.  Grandson of the late Mildred & Phillip Conaway and Harold & Delores Windsor.  Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and loving friends.  He will be missed by his cat Baby. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm and Friday 4-8pm with the Funeral Service...

Raymond T. Gage

Raymond T. Gage

Dec 11, 2016

Age 85 Beloved husband of Katherine.  Dear father of Raymond T. Jr. (Alice), Clay J. (Rose), Dale A. (Olena), Julie (Mark) Berrndt and Michelle (Mark) Krull.  Grandfather of 11.  Great grandfather of 2.  Brother of Rose, Denise and the late Joseph, Theresa and Tony. Visitation Thursday  2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Charles A. Harrington

Charles A. Harrington

Dec 11, 2016

Age 53 Dearest son of the late Leonard and Donna.  Dear brother of Laura (Christopher) Ward.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to  extend a special thanks to his Woodruff family who cared for him so thoughtfully. Visitation Thursday 2pm followed by the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu &...

Henry M. Balawjder

Henry M. Balawjder

Dec 11, 2016

Age 81 Beloved father of Mark and Brian (Martha Prue).  Grandfather of Perry Prue and Jessica Prue.  Brother of Josephine Malinowski.  Step brother of Donna Ptakapustij, Edward Markowski, Albert Markowski and the late William Bentley. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).  In...

Barbara E. Czarnik

Barbara E. Czarnik

Dec 10, 2016

Age 62 Beloved wife of Andrew.  Loving mother of Christopher (Crystal), and Patrick (Kim).  Dear grandmother of Kyle, Kaylee, Zuka, Jenna, Max, and Louie.  Cherished daughter of Stanley and Virginia Czuj.  Adored sister of Mark and the late David. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary Service.  Funeral Service Wednesday 1pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Justin Alan Harnos

Justin Alan Harnos

Dec 10, 2016

Age 35 Beloved husband of Shauna.  Loving dad of Ema, Luke, Rory and the late Angel Baby.  Son of Christopher & Michele.  Brother of Sarah.  Brother-in-law of Phillip (Amanda) Cupp.  Uncle of Bailee, Evan and Madison.  Son-in-law of Julie and the late Sammie Cupp.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles & cousins.  Grandson of the late Frank &...

James L. Caruso

James L. Caruso

Dec 9, 2016

Age 91 Beloved husband of Mary.  Dear father of Nancy (Robert) Janiga, Diane (Andrew) Parkanzky, Judy (David) Shepard, Joseph (Laurie), James and the late Frank.  Grandfather of Scott, Michael, Paul, Theresa, Nataly, Noel, Frank II, Carla, Vincent, Domenic, Joey, Gino, Elise and Ryan.  Great grandfather of 3.  Great great grandfather of 2. Visitation Monday 10am followed by the 1pm Funeral...

Robert Martin Stephens Sr.

Robert Martin Stephens Sr.

Dec 7, 2016

Age 57 Beloved husband of Charlene.  Dear father of Robert Jr. (Rachel), Joseph (Dana) and Katie.  Grandfather o f Jackson, Logan and Connor.  Brother of William (Gina). Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Monday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

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