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Carol Anne Carrier
Jun 14, 2015
Carol Anne Carrier Age 53 Beloved mother of Richard & Sarah. Dear daughter of Geraldine and the late Alexander. Grandmother of Coletin, Aubrianna and Vanessa. Sister of Sharon (George) Kennedy, Donna (Gary) Slovinsky and the late Dennis Tomashewsky. Sister in law of Mary Maras. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu &...
Raymond Frank Sakach
Jun 13, 2015
Raymond Frank Sakach June 13, 2015, Age 87. Finally reunited with his beloved wife Ann Patricia. Dear father of Patricia (Ron) Hattner, Charles (Patricia), and Bruce (Debbie), and the late Tom and Deborah. Beloved grandfather of Patricia. Also survived by his faithful guardians Tommy Boy and Chester. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm. Funeral service Wednesday 11:30am at service at the John N....
Dennis J. Mcnally
Jun 13, 2015
Dennis J. McNally Age 75 Loving brother of Sharon A. Dear cousin of Linda Galindo, Mary Lea Brondyke, Anne (Richard) Perry, Dr. Richard McNally, Kathleen Bailey and Michael McNalley. Also survived by many close friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford...
Helen Hansen
Jun 13, 2015
Helen Hansen, Age 83 Beloved wife of the late George Hansen. Loving mother of Jodi (James) Popiel. Dear grandmother of Bradley and Mitchell. Daughter of the late John and Johanna Turk. Dear sister of Andrew Turk, Rose (Robert) Chaldecott and Beverly Zayac. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Helen was born in Decatur Michigan and lived in Garden City...
John Patrick Nicholl
Jun 13, 2015
John Patrick Nicholl, 77, of Monroe, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13th in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Detroit on March 12, 1938, he was the son of David and Rebecca Nicholl, and a graduate of both Fordson High School (Class of 1956) and Eastern Michigan University. John...
I.M. Ruth Tobkin
Jun 12, 2015
I.M. Ruth Tobkin. Age 91. Passed away on June 12, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Tobkin. Loving mother of Charlotte Tarwacki, Ronald (Patricia), Richard, Mary (Ernest Kiss), Cecelia Burkett, Theresa, Marion (Diane), Gerriann (the late Monis Schuster), Linda (Greg) Gurka, Leonard, Joseph (Carol Wright) and Anita. Cherished grandmother of Rosemarie Al-Nazar, Michael Tarwacki, Matthew Tobkin, Ryan...
Thomas Robert Best
Jun 12, 2015
Thomas Robert Best. Passed peacefully on Friday, June 12th, 2015. Thomas lived a full life. Born in Jackson, he pulled himself up by his bootstraps to become a college graduate, veteran, friend and a teacher, coach, counselor in Melvindale School District for 40 years. He was a loving father and mentor. His family meant everything to him. He is survived...
Albert L. Castelli
Jun 12, 2015
Albert L. Castelli, 95, a longtime resident of Detroit & Waterford, Michigan, as well as Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the Manteno Illinois VA Home. He had last resided with his daughter in Mahomet, Illinois until he went to spend his last months at the VA Home. He was born on March 4, 1920 to...
Wilbert Max Roesler
Jun 11, 2015
Wilbert Max Roesler. Age 94. Passed away on June 11, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Laura Roesler (nee: Wall). Loving father of Bill Roesler, Gary Dave (Pamela Johnston) Roesler and the late Don M. Roesler. Cherished grandfather of Dawn Harris and David Roesler and 2 great grandchildren. WWII Army Veteran who served in the India-Burma Theater. Private funeral...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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