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Minda Knowles

Minda Knowles

Jun 8, 2015

Minda Knowles. Passed away on June 8, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late John and Shirley. Loving sister of Shawn and the late Jim. Treasured step-mom of Michael, Zackery, Allie Mae, Mason, Kayla and Chris. Minda will be forever missed by her loving partner, Denise and her best friend, Amanda. Visitation on Friday, June 12, 2015 from 1:00 p.m....

Anna Maria Falconetti

Anna Maria Falconetti

Jun 8, 2015

ANNA MARIA FALCONETTI (NEE GIUSTI) June 8, 2015. Age 84. Born in Naples, Italy. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Pasquale. Loving mother of Mario (Chris), Terry (Aaron), and Sandra (Ronald).Loving grandmother of Gabriella. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm with a Scripture Service at 7:00 pm at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Drive),Dearborn. Instate Friday...

Carolyn Webber

Carolyn Webber

Jun 7, 2015

Carolyn Webber Age 81 Beloved wife of the late Sherwood. Loving mother of Patricia, Kisa, Douglas (Janet) and Curtis (Angelique). Grandmother of Douglas II, Chloe, Julian, Chase, Sophia and Amber. Sister of Geraldine (Rege) Votilla, John (Peggy) Banasick, Mary (Merle) McFadden, David Banasick and the late Cecilia Cignetti and Peter Banasick. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at...

Joanne M. Freeman

Joanne M. Freeman

Jun 6, 2015

JoAnne M. Freeman (nee: Mulcahy) Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2015, Age 58. Loving wife of Rob for 33 years. Dearest mother of Robert and Karen (Ryan) Caldwell. Sister of Michael (Joyce) Mulcahy, Patrick (Mady) Mulcahy, Thomas (Mary) Mulcahy, and Brian Mulcahy. Sister-in-law to Stephen (Corrine) Freeman and Philip (Marie) Freeman. Mother–in-law Rose Freeman. Preceded in death by parents...

James Lovett, Jr.

James Lovett, Jr.

Jun 4, 2015

James Lovett, Jr., June 4, 2015, Age 52. Beloved son of Sydney and the late James. Beloved brother of Linda (Donald) Godbey and Lora (the late Sterling Smith) Lovett. Visitation Sunday 2pm until a 5pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill)

Charles Bernard Ferguson

Charles Bernard Ferguson

Jun 3, 2015

Charles Bernard Ferguson Age 90 Beloved father of Charles T. (Patty), Elizabeth A., Robin K., April L. and Dana Franklin. Loving grandfather of Amanda K., Frankie A. III, Tenika, Joshua, Michael, James and Christina. Great grandfather of 9. Brother of the late Darrell Hatfield, Paul Hatfield, Jesse Ferguson and Christina. Brother in law of Beulah Ferguson. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with...

Geraldine A. Balewski

Geraldine A. Balewski

Jun 2, 2015

Geraldine (Knapp) Balewski. Born January 6, 1928.Gone to eternal life, June 2, 2015 at her home surrounded by family.Preceded in death by her husband Albert T. Balewski, her parents Peter and Agatha Knapp, her son-in-law Paul Kwiatkowski and all of her siblings:Genevieve Knapp Solak, William Knapp, Kathryn Knapp Grzanowski, Veronica Knapp Lipinski, Bernice Knapp Chope, Carole Knapp Dolemba, Leona...

Earl Griffith

Earl Griffith

Jun 1, 2015

Earl Griffith Age 93 Dear step father of Donald Shelton. Loving grandfather of David (Sandy) Porcaro, Lisa (Steve) Gross, Mark(Jeri) Porcaro, Gino (Kelly) Porcaro, Bruce Porcaro, Toni (Jim) Finetti, Cathy Porcaro and the late Albert Porcaro Jr. Also survived by many great and great great grandchildren & nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Saturday 11:30am at...

Elva M. Ryall

Elva M. Ryall

May 29, 2015

Elva M. Ryall Age 79 Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Kenneth (Carol), Robert, David (Lillian) and John. Dear grandmother of Mary, Michelle, Carla, Carrie, Matthew and Annie. Dearest sister of Albert Schulz and the late Ruth Benedict. Elva was a former Garden City Council Member. Visitation Tuesday 2-9pm with Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30 am at the...

Joan Katherine Mccluskey

Joan Katherine Mccluskey

May 28, 2015

Joan Katherine McCluskey Age 73 Beloved wife of Bernard. Cherished mother of Daun (Dominic) Siwik and the late Joseph. Sister of Charles (Pat) Gentelia and John (Sally) Gentelia. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City(Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 10:30am...

Beulah Lee Raper

Beulah Lee Raper

May 27, 2015

Beulah Lee Raper Age 62 Beloved wife of Lanny for 46 years. Loving mother of Mark, Abraham (Amanda) and the late Michelle and Ted. Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Birchie Jr. (Brenda)Moore, Billie Moore, Thelma (Jr) Galyn, Frankie Moore and the late Rachel and Irene. L.Y.T.M. from Lanny and Abe. Visitation Sunday 12 noon until...

Shirley Luckwald

Shirley Luckwald

May 26, 2015

Shirley M. Luckwald (nee: Gentz) Age 68 Beloved wife of George Jr. for over 48 years. Loving mother of Alan (Monica) and Eric (Ranjani Agrawal). Grandmother of Noah, Grace, Robert and Eleana. Beloved daughter of the late Ken and Helen Gentz. Dear sister of Ken (Diane) Gentz, Rita (Ralph) Dalessandro, John Gentz and Carl (Kim) Gentz. Sister-in-law of Janice Pierce....

Earl "Ed" Flynn

Earl "Ed" Flynn

May 26, 2015

Earl "Ed" Flynn Age 79 Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Marge". Loving father of Tim, Steve (Liz) and Dave (Elaina). Beloved grandfather of Ashley, Anna, Peyton and Leila. Dear brother of Iola Sharpe and the late Joseph Flynn and Leona Tumminello. He was a dedicated emplyee in the City of Inkster and proudly served his country in the US...

Mary Maureen Cahill

Mary Maureen Cahill

May 25, 2015

Mary 'Maureen' Cahill Age 83 passed away May 25th from cancer. Dear sister of Fr. Donald, David (Ruth), Rita Lamanna and Ethel. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and extended family members. Preceded in death by her parents Thomas V. and Mary Cahill and siblings Thomas (Joan Ann) Cahill , Joan Cahill and brother-in-law James Lamanna....

Gary Douglas Stone

Gary Douglas Stone

May 25, 2015

Gary Douglas Stone Age 57 Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann. Brother of Roger (Tina), Al (Debbie) and Rick. Uncle of Paul (Barrie), Kevin (Lindsay), Bryan (Amanda) Barc, Matthew Barc, Jackie (Mike) Estep, Leo, Billy and the late Darsi Blevins. Son of the late Rozanna & Walt. Son-in-law of Irene Duke. Brother-in-law of Karen Genz and Janice Anderson. Visitation...

Elenora Wilson

Elenora Wilson

May 24, 2015

Elenora Wilson Age 85 of Detroit, Michigan passed away May 24, 2015. She was the youngest of 11 born to Longin and Anna Bobola on March 26, 1930 in Dearborn Michigan. She was the last surviving sibling of Stanley, Sophie, Lottie, Phyllis, Walter, Frank, Rose, Clara, Eugenia and Rita. Elenora was preceded in death by her husband Walter, her daughter...

Edward L. Butler

Edward L. Butler

May 23, 2015

Edward L. Butler. Age 87. Passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothy Butler. Loving dad of Chris (Fabio) Trindade, Harry (Debbie) Butler, Rita (Chuck) Ray, Ken (Barb) Butler and Ruth Butler. Cherished and proud grandpa of Angie, Mark, Alicia, Lindsey (John), Justin (Jenn), Kristen, Brianna (Taylor), Ken (Jessica), Korey (Stephanie) and Jessie (Derek). Sweetest and...

Earl J. Donohue

Earl J. Donohue

May 22, 2015

Earl J. Donohue May 22, 2015, Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Michele (Edward Jr.) Barrowman. Dearest grandfather of Andrew and Aaron Starnes. Long time companion of Susanne Landis. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. 1139 Inkster Rd.) In state Wednesday 10:30am followed by the 11am funeral mass at...

Loena Mae Guilder

Loena Mae Guilder

May 21, 2015

Loena Mae Guilder May 21, 2015. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Percival for 40 years. Loving mother of Michael Miller, Janice (Mel) Guenther and John (Susan). Dear granmother of Jeremy and James Tackett and Chelsea Miller. Great grandmother of Luke Tackett. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. In state Tuesday 9:30am followed by the 11am Funeral Service...

Blaise Christian Hebert

Blaise Christian Hebert

May 21, 2015

Blaise Christian Hebert Age 19 Beloved son of Scott and Christina. Dearest brother of Nathaniel Lazarus , Stephanie and Scott. Loving grandson of James and Patricia Hebert and Nicholas and Flora (nee Subu) Cocora. Nephew of the late Nicholas Cocora Jr. Blaise was a 2014 graduate of Divine Child. During his time at Divine Child he became an Eagle Scout,...

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