Obituaries

May 2, 2014

Phillip A. Martel   Age 92  May 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Blossom for 65 years.  Loving father of Therese (Don) Martin, Mary (Earl) Blucher, Mark (Patricia) and James.  Dear grandfather of Gregory, Brooke, David, Andrew and Matthew.  Great grandfather of Christopher and Katherine.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII and then the Reserves.  He...

May 1, 2014

Frances Szado Age 95 May 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Joseph and Dennis (Annette). Grandmother of Christopher, Matthew and Kayla. Visitation Friday 3-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service. Funeral service Saturday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).

May 1, 2014

Michael Curtis Wright, age 51

Beloved husband of Victoria for 19 years. Loving  son of Jack and Del. Dear brother of Kevin and Renee. Also survived by Nieces and Nephews. He will be missed by running partner Layla. Visitation Wednesday 2-8pm with Memory Service at 7pm. Family suggests memorials to Greyhound Rescue.

May 1, 2014

Mary Wanda Kowalski  Age 85 Beloved wife of the late Casimir.  Dear mother of John Domagala, Rosemary Dmytryszyn, Michael Domagala, Carol Kull, Janet Koval, Joan McAlister and Cathy Ignash.  Grandmother of Richard Dmytryszyn, Matt Slaton, Karin Kull, Jimmy Ignash, Steve Ignash, David Ignash, Amanda Byars, Patty McAlister, Will McAlister, Tim McAlister, Trista Happney, Natalie Zemgulis, Regina Frederick and Danette...

Apr 29, 2014

Faye Berry  Age 95 Beloved wife of the late Mohammed.  Dear mother of Wajeeh, Gazy, Solomon and Faraide. Funeral prayers Wednesday 12 noon at Woodmere Cemetery in Detroit.

Apr 29, 2014

Clara R. Matte    Age 83 Beloved wife of the late Armand Sr.  Dear mother of Deborah Matte, Roland (Peggy), Armand Jr. (Diana), Janice (Michael) Donahee, Paul (Rita) and John (Cathy).  Grandmother of 12.  Great grandmother of 25.  Sister of Ada Elton, Margaret Whitson and Herman Moman. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm and Friday 12-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John...

Apr 29, 2014

Chester J. Padlo. Age 90. April 29, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Gladys S. Padlo. Loving father of Mike (Dawn) Padlo and Roseanne Padlo. Cherished grandpa of Nicole Hansen, Mindy Padlo, Jenny Padlo and Michael Padlo. Dearest great grandpa of Tristan Charles King. Dear brother of Bertha Lebeck. Visitation Friday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m with a Scripture...

Apr 28, 2014

St. Onge, Donald F. of Dearborn. Age 78. April 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Helen. Donald and Helen were married at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in 1955. Dear father of Duane (Carrie), Karen (Michael) Zachary, Debra Mead, Donna (Kevin) Robertson and Theresa (Robert) Crilley. Dear brother of Patricia, Robert, Rosemary and the late Edward, Leonard, Willard, Raymond and Aurelia....

Apr 28, 2014

Leo B. Pawelski Jr.  Age 62 Beloved brother of Eileen.  Fiancée of Mary Williams.  Also survived by many cousins and friends.  He was an avid golfer, fisherman and enjoyed gardening. Visitation Sunday 1pm followed by the 5pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City(between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

Apr 28, 2014

Louis A. Szakal  Age 89 Beloved husband of the late Cecilia.  Dear father of Diane Hart, Cheryl (the late Bill) Wright, Sue (Dan) McHugh, John (Kathy) and David.  Step father of Linda and Jerry (Delynne).  Son of the late Louis and Barbara.  Grandfather and great grandfather of many. Visitation Saturday 11am followed by the 1pm Funeral at the John...

Apr 27, 2014

Sylvia M. Hoge of Dearborn. Age 77. Passed away on April 27, 2014. Family and friends are welcome to gather at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 12:00 Noon until the time of the Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m.

Apr 27, 2014

Richard Ramsey  Age 88 Beloved husband of Frances.  Dear father of Francie (Mike) West.  Grandfather of Nicholas (Jamie), Brandon West, Chris West, and Kaitlyn West.  Brother of Irene Pelkey.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday 1pm followed by the 3pm Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden...

Apr 26, 2014

Minta E. Cremer, age 73, April 26, 2014. Beloved wife of the late August. Very dear and loving mother of Donald Komor, Roberta (Scott) Coenen, Deborah (Robert) Dziedzic, Lorraine Mlynczyk, Sandra (Glenn) Purvin, Michael (Lisa) Komor, Todd Komor and Minta (Chris) de Haan. Beloved grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 5. Dearest sister of Judith Shook, Marcy Root, Mark Polchlopek...

Apr 25, 2014

CHRISTOPHER DAVID CARL BURNHAM ~ "Chris" June 1, 1992 to April 25, 2014 Age 21 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher David Carl Burnham ~ "Chris" Loving son of Brent & Sandra "Sandy" Burnham. Beloved & awesome brother of Andrew "Andy" Burnham. Cherished grandson of Frederick & Barbara Levantrosser. Treasured nephew of Debra...

Apr 25, 2014

Beverly Glotzhober (formerly Coldiron/nee:Davenport). Age 83. April 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Clem Glotzhober and James Coldiron. Loving mother of Barbara Campbell, Cathy (the late Fred) Neil and James (Renee) Coldiron. Step-mother of Bob (Bobbie) Glotzhober, Esther (Steve) Portnoy, Martha Glotzhober and the late Betty Kubisek. Cherished grandma of Robert (Jeri-Ann) Campbell, Charles Neil, Audrey (Martin) Bates,...

Apr 23, 2014

Theodore S. Malas  Age 93 Beloved husband of Helen and the late Rita.  Loving father of Joseph (Janice), Yvonne Woolery, Yvette (George) Rowan, Patricia Malas-Grover, Sharon (John) Jacusky, Terry (Wayne) Dively and the late Theodore and Richard.  Grandfather of 10, Great grandfather of many.  Dear brother of the late Helen Matyok. Burial with prayers Friday 12 noon at Holy Sepulchre...

Apr 22, 2014

Mary Henning.Age 91.April 22, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Maurice Henning.Loving mother of Barbara (Daniel) Rankin, Marilyn (Thomas) Galloway, Jim Henning, John (Colleen) Henning, Sharon (Richard) LaPalm and Linda (Robert) Fillinger.Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.Dearest sister of Jean Kudron. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.)...

Apr 21, 2014

Jean A. Herrick  Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Vern.  Dear mother of Dick (Georgia), Bob (Muriel), Judy (Jeff) Jones and Don (Peggy).  Grandmother of 6.  Great grandmother of 8. Visitation Thursday, May 22, 2014,  4-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City(between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).  In state Friday,...

Apr 20, 2014

James Louis Wachtel passed away unexpectedly on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on July 23, 1952 in Detroit, to his parents the late Ruth and Jerry Wachtel. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Suzanne M. Trahey, and his only sibling, Patricia Wachtel. Suzanne's seven siblings will miss him greatly. He was the dear son-in-law of Terry...

Apr 19, 2014

Mary A. Durocher. Age 92. April 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Gerald (Nancy), Russell and the late Gail Irene Zubel. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Gerald II, Andrea, Kristen, Dyllon Rose, Delanie, Michael and Joseph. Proud great grandmother of 18 great grandchildren. Dearest mother-in-law of Stan Zubel. Instate at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church,...