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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,...

Steve Jacunski

Steve Jacunski

May 21, 2015

Steve Jacunski Age 60 May 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Charlotte for 40 years. Dear father of Jonathon (Lisa), Joseph (Andrea Benson) and Joshua (Ashley Billcheck). Also survived by his sister Cindy Martin. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill.).

Maureen Rodgers

Maureen Rodgers

May 20, 2015

Maureen Rodgers Age 55. Beloved wife of Dave Smith for 30 years. Loving mother of Tessa, Marisa and Laura. Dear sister of Chris (Rosemary) Rodgers, Tim (Ruth) Rodgers and Wayne (Cindy) Rodgers. She was very deeply loved and will be dearly missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends, especially Patty, Cathy and Rita. Cremation has taken place. Family...

Steven S. Spegar Jr.

Steven S. Spegar Jr.

May 20, 2015

Steven S. Spegar Jr. Age 88 Beloved husband of Helen for 65 years. Loving father of Robert and Patricia (Eric) Zarwell. Grandfather of Matthew & Michael. Steven was a proud World War II Navy veteran. He served in the South Pacific on boat LSC 46. Memorial gathering Saturday 1pm followed by the 4pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Roy James Graustein

Roy James Graustein

May 20, 2015

Roy James Graustein Age 84 Loving father of Jim. Grandfather of Tyler. Brother of Shirley, Janet, Charlotte and Gary. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Funeral Service Wednesday 1:30 pm at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly Michigan. Family suggests memorials to...

Connie Defrain

Connie Defrain

May 18, 2015

Connie DeFrain Age 78 Loving wife of the late Elmer. Beloved mother of Steven (Debbie), Mark (Rozann), Chris (Tammy), Mary (Shawn) Desjardins. Loving grandmother of 16. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Tom (Lori), Cathy, Dan (Jackie), Bob (Joann) and the late Jim (Jeanne). Visitation Friday 2-8pm with 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Goldie Whalen

Goldie Whalen

May 18, 2015

Goldie Whalen Age 90 Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Sister of the late Harvey Ray Anderson and William Haskell Anderson. Sister-in-law of Carol Whalen. Loving aunt of Valerie Russas, Merlin Normand, Susan Lafountaine, Patrick Zinkhon and the late Robert Whalen. Great aunt of Candi Normand. Cousin of John Donald Webb and Janet Anderson. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with the Funeral...

Daniel D. Poleacu

Daniel D. Poleacu

May 18, 2015

Daniel D. Poleacu May 18, 2015, Age 36. Beloved husband of Kellie LaPel. Dearest son of Elena Polocoser and Dorin Poleacu. Dear brother of Veronica Cashion. Loving grandson of Sofia Stefureac. Visitation Sunday 3-8pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta. Monday 3-8pm with a 7:30 Saracusta. At the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Cherry Hill &...

Gemma Borg

Gemma Borg

May 18, 2015

Gemma Borg Age 78 Beloved sister of Joseph, Sr. Mary Claudia SJA, Carmen (Sam) Teuma, Alfred (Mary), Sylvia (the late Charlie) Muscat and the late Jane Micallef and Teresa Camilleri. Sister in law of Don Micallef. Loving aunt of Marie (Tom) Racette, Annette (Nick) Armelagos, Jeanne Micallef, Natalie (Ray) Joganic, Jennifer Teuma, Tony (Dawn), Caroline (Don) Bear and Erika (Phil)...

Delores J. Pfeiffer

Delores J. Pfeiffer

May 17, 2015

Delores J. Pfeiffer Age 71 Loving wife of the late Wesley. Dear mother of Wesley S., Lori (Chris) Essary and Cindy (Kimble) Beard. Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 7. Sister of Valerie and the late Violet and Shirley. Wednesday 2-8pm with the Funeral Service Thursday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,...

Irene V. Maciok

Irene V. Maciok

May 16, 2015

Irene V. Maciok. May 16, 2015, Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Ervin C. West and the late John E. Maciok. Loving mother of David (Nancy) West, Ervin (Sheila) West and John F. Maciok. Dear grandmother of Scott (Jessica) West and Stacey (Adam) Jepson. Beloved great-grandmother of Alabama, Parker, Gemma and Stormy. Visitation Friday 10am-12pm followed by a 12pm...

Walter Anthony Kunka

Walter Anthony Kunka

May 16, 2015

Walter Anthony Kunka. May 16, 2015, Age 92. Dear husband of Mildred for 64 years. Dearest father of Kenneth (Kimberly), Janice (Michael)) Dutchak, Lori (Robert) Rail, and John (Mary). Grandfather of Matthew (Colleen), Michael (Dana), Kellie, Kathryn (Carlos) Garcia, Kristen (Drew) Denstedt, Jim, Jessica and Christopher. Brother of Rose (Frank) Ososki and Victor (Nancy). Visitation Monday 2-8pm with a 7pm...

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