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Mercedes Glogowski

Mercedes Glogowski

Jul 17, 2014

Mercedes M. Glogowski, age 83, July 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Jerome. Loving mother of Karen Kasper, Paul (Pam) and Jason (Debra). Grandmother of Liz, Paul, Sara and Zack. Sister of Pauline Micek. Visitation Monday 10am to 6pm with a 2pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford...

Emily Ruth Garvin

Emily Ruth Garvin

Jul 16, 2014

Emily Garvin, 91, formerly of Pembroke Pines died July 16, 2014 in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was born in West Deer, PA to William and Jessie Irvine and was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church of Pembroke Pines, Fl. Emily was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard "Gene" and daughter, Doreen and leaves behind 4 children: Donna West,...

Milton Sykes

Milton Sykes

Jul 13, 2014

Sykes, Milton. Age 93. July 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Esther Garcia-Sykes. Loving father of Kent Sykes, Chris (Cathy) Sykes, Nancy (Mike) Karnowski, Jon Sykes and Allison (John) Fishwick. Cherished pop of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a Gathering Time for family and friends on Monday at 3:00 p.m. at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home until the time...

Adrian J. Raney

Adrian J. Raney

Jul 10, 2014

Adrian J. Raney Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Richard V. Dear mother of Brian (Kimberly). Grandmother of Olivia. Sister of Maxine (Glenn) Gillette. Rosary Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 10am followed by the 10:30am Memorial Service at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia (North of 6 Mile Rd.)

Frank Wanderski

Frank Wanderski

Jul 9, 2014

Frank J. Wanderski, Jr., age 85, July 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Ameria. Loving father of Carolyn (Bill) Miller, Mark (Tonya), Paul (Margaret) and Frank (Laurie). Grandfather of Aaron, Ameria, Daniel, Shelby, Marissa, Rachel, Nathan, Tatyana, Katya, Scott, Nolan, Michael and Larry. Great-grandfather of Claire, Zion and Conor. Brother of Alice Wanderski and Doris Ploch. He proudly served...

Leonardo "Leo" Barretta

Leonardo "Leo" Barretta

Jul 9, 2014

Leonardo 'Leo' Barretta Age 93 July 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Deborah Roberts, Katherine (Dennis) Michalski, Tina Lesniowski, Karen Trinko, Barbara (Dave) Webb, Michael (Mary) Barretta, Pattie (Tod) Lilla. Grandfather of 10. Great grandfather of 5. Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm. Funeral service Wednesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N....

Timothy Hall

Timothy Hall

Jul 9, 2014

Timothy J. Hall, age 33, July 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving father of Brendin and Kayla. Son of Kathy and Carlos Jr. Gammons. Brother of Carlos III (Bridget) Gammons and Donald (Anna) Gammons. Grandson of Juanita and Denver Thornsberry, Margie Dials, Carlos Sr. and Eydie Gammons and the late Marilyn Gammons. Favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews....

Heather Lilley

Heather Lilley

Jul 8, 2014

Heather Lilley, age 26, July 8, 2014. Loving fiancée of James. Beloved mother of Gabriel and Hannah. Dearest daughter of John Lilley and Julie Roberts. Loving sister of Eric, Daniel (Jessica Davis), Christopher (Nicole Kohler), Rachel and Jacqueline. Dear granddaughter of Jack Roberts and Donald and Bonnie Lilley. She will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Visitation...

Eugene V. Pietrzen

Eugene V. Pietrzen

Jul 8, 2014

Eugene V. Pietrzen. Age 83. July 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Joan D. Pietrzen. Loving dad of Cheryl White, Karen Pietrzen and Julie (Scott) Sumner. Cherished grandpa of Rachel, Courtney, Alaina and Lauren. Dearest brother of Walter (Marlene) Pietrzen and the late Anthony Pietrzen. Dear uncle of Wally (Linda) Pietrzen Jr., Rod Bragg, Sandra (Scott) Martin and the late...

James W. Killian Sr.

James W. Killian Sr.

Jul 7, 2014

James W. Killian Sr. Age 78 Beloved father of James (Jerri Lynn) and Kimberly (Rick) Esper. Grandfather of Erica,Karly, Ricky and Danny. Brother of Marilyn Emlet. Visitation Friday 10am followed by the 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City(Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Donations may be made to...

John Cecchini

John Cecchini

Jul 7, 2014

John E. Cecchini Age 68 Dear son of the late Emelio & Calista Cecchini. Loving cousin of Jeannette Kowal and John Carson. Also survived by many second cousins. John proudly served in the US Navy as a Seabee during Vietnam. He was retired from the City of Livonia Water Department and was also a devoted employee of Greenfield Village. He...

Virgil R. Pampu

Virgil R. Pampu

Jul 7, 2014

Pampu, Virgil R., age 82, July 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Joanne. Dear father of Susan, James (Mary Pat), Rebecca, Mary and John (Amanda). Loving grandfather of Lauren, Mitch (Gloria), Olivia, Brady, Drew, Maddie, Zach, Mack, Gabby, Coco, Ella and Marco. Beloved great-grandfather of Evelyn Rose. Dearest brother of Carolyn and the late George, John, Virginia and Connie. Visitation Thursday...

Rudolf Noworyta

Rudolf Noworyta

Jul 6, 2014

Rudolf P. Noworyta Age 78 Beloved husband of Krystyna for 52 years. Dear father of Beata (Thomas) McHenry and Marek. Grandfather of Christopher, Jacob, Thomas, Ryan and Shannon. Brother of Franciszek, Wladystaw, Waleria and Meriana and the late Stanislaw and Rozalia. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm and Thursday 1-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the...

Helen Stacho

Helen Stacho

Jul 6, 2014

Stacho (Voydanoff) Helen. July 6, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Aristy Voydanoff and Daniel Stacho.Loving mother of Nick (Darlynne) Voydanoff, Steve (Claudia) Voydanoff, David (Kim) Voydanoff, Jordan Voydanoff, Deborah (Ray) Kulakowsky and Mark Voydanoff.Proud grandmother "baba" of Laura, Renee (Matt), Nolan, Phillip, Nicole, Rayna, Kyle, Gage, Adam and Amber.Dearest sister of Angie (Jerome) Nietubicz and George (Elmie) Petroff. Helen...

Theresa Mae Dolezal

Theresa Mae Dolezal

Jul 6, 2014

Dolezal, Theresa M.Age 92. Died peacefully on July 6, 2014.She was the beloved wife of 67 years of the late Joe A. Dolezal.She is survived by her children Kathryn Boyle and Bette Jo (Bob) Jones; grandchildren Karli (John) Naglick, Michael Boyle, Lisa (Rob) Lewandowski and Bill (Julie) Jones and great grandchildren; Jack Naglick, Mary Lewandowski, Violet and Lydia Jones.She...

Julie T. Maguire

Julie T. Maguire

Jul 5, 2014

Julie T. Maguire, age 82, July 5, 2014. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Michael (Debbie), Patricia (Mark) Armstrong, Colleen (Mark) Matthewson, Mariann (Sonny) Petersen, Gary, and Brian (Lisa). Proud Grandmother of 21 and Great-Grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Peggy Higgins. Visitation Friday, July 11, 2-8 with 7pm prayers at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Armen Barsamian

Armen Barsamian

Jul 3, 2014

Armen Barsamian, age 89, July 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Norma. Dear father of Mark (Linda), Nona (Byron) Brigham and Roger (Roxanne). Loving grandfather of John (Julie) Graham, Allison, Carmen Brigham, Sara (Anthony) Gilbert, Chelsea and Lisa. Preceded in death by parents, Simon and Araxy Barsamian and brother, Myron. A selfless community servant, dedicated to the educational community of Garden...

Helen Margaret Michels

Helen Margaret Michels

Jul 3, 2014

Michels, Helen. July 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Willie Michels. Loving mother of William (Patsy) Michels, Robert (Fran) Michels and James Michels. Cherished grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Bernard (Viola) Beaubien. Dear mother-in-law of Marsha Michels. Instate 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic...

Fernande "Fern" Antoinette Brozek

Fernande "Fern" Antoinette Brozek

Jul 3, 2014

Loving wife of the late William E. Dearest mother of Robert (Pamela), Jack (Lynne), Marie, Carol (Timothy), Patrick (Crystal), Thomas ( Deborah), Jean Winchester, Suzanne (Mark) Belrose, and the late Ann and William J. (Patricia). Dear Grandmother of 26 and Great-grandmother of 36. She is also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother. Visitation Wednesday 4-8, with a 7p.m. Rosary...

Wayne Panek

Wayne Panek

Jul 2, 2014

Wayne Panek, age 62, July 1, 2014. Beloved father of Wayne Jr., Henry Walters-Panek, Crystal Nance-Panek and Ashley Nance-Panek. Grandfather of Elizabeth. Brother of Debbie (Dennis) Purush. Visitation Monday 2-8pm and Tuesday 12pm until a 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill), Garden City.

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