Dale Allen King
Oct 15, 2013
Dale Allen King Age 54 Passed away suddenly October 15, 2013. Loving son of Eleanor and the late Richard. Beloved father of Leeland (Ashley) and Joseph. Loving Papa of Kaylee and Skylee. Brother of Richard (Kelly), Dan (Kelly), Don (Denise) and his favorite Aunt Lea Ann (Dale) Fisher. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation Thursday...
Sylvia Gurka
Oct 15, 2013
Sylvia Gurka Age 79 October 15, 2013 suddenly but full of love and independence. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Andrew, John, Stephen (Kristen) and Christianna (Mark) Jackson. Most loving grandmother of Brooke, Katelynn, Kyle, Lance and Megan. Mrs. Gurka was a proud graduate of Wayne State University and was a dedicated teacher for over 25 years...
Jane Zaba
Oct 15, 2013
Jane Zaba (nee: Pacos) Age 88 Beloved wife of Barney for 62 years. Loving mother of Cathy (Steven) Slade. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer and Jeffrey (Tara) Pilachowski and Tara (Jaden) and Steven Patrick Slade. Also survived by her sister Sophia Soave. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with an evening service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster...
Christel Allen
Oct 14, 2013
Christel Allen Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Will J. for 46 years. Beloved mother of Stella (Daryl) Fairchild, Cheryl (Bo) McKirney, Bruce and the late Marilynn. Grandmother of Gregory, Jamal, Jonathon, Jamesha, Joneatha, Jasmynne, Jovan, Shareeta, Sharonda, Bruce Jr and the late J'Londa. Great granmother to many, great great grandmother of 3. Sister of Eddie Nolen. Funeral services...
Geraldine Baier
Oct 14, 2013
Geraldine Age 85 Beloved wife of Donald for almost 30 years. Loving mother of Dale Petrena, Gloria Bushing, Cheryl Gilliland, and Michael (Jill) Petrena. Dear step-mother of Steven Baier and Sharon Kilpatrick. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-8 pm with a 7 pm funeral service at the John N. Santeiu...
Marla J. Murphy
Oct 13, 2013
Marla Murphy of Livonia, MI died of cancer peacefully at her home on Sunday at the age of 71. She faced this journey with immense courage and grace and was inspiration to all those around her. Marla is survived by her sister Claudette, son Paul, daughter-in-law Jun, grandchildren, Jordan and Emma, and her loving companion of over two decades, Alexander...
Edward A. Altesleben
Oct 13, 2013
Edward Altesleben Age 32 Preceded in death by his sister Ellen. Beloved son of Nicholas and Diane. Brother of Evonne (Mike), Erinn (Andy) and Eric. Uncle of Isabel and Benjamin. Beloved by many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and Friends. Funeral service Friday 11:30am at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn. In lieu of flowers...
Joseph Berna, Sr.
Oct 13, 2013
Joseph Berna, Sr. Age 94 Beloved husband of the late Katherine Ellen. Loving father of Joseph Jr. (the late Marilyn), Stefan 'Vinny' (Judy) and Judith Ahrens. Dear grandfather of Vinny, Christopher (Denise), Angela and Layla Ahrens. Great grandfather of Christopher and Joey. Loving brother of Camille Heraghty and Annie Wiles. He will be dearly missed by many family and friends....
Billie Jean Wright
Oct 13, 2013
Billie Jean Wright Age 82 Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of John Eric (Michelle), Denise Vermillion and Gwendolyn (Craig) Hudson-Sylvester. Grandmother of Jason, Christina, Brian, Robby, Alisha, Jeffery, John, Darin, Deanna and Sarah. Great grandmother of 12. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm. Funeral service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,...
Dorothy Dawson
Oct 11, 2013
Dorothy L. Dawson, age 76, October 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Carl Dawson. Loving mother of Jack (Jennifer), John (Lisa), Kimberly, Daniel and Shawn (Alin) Mocano. Grandmother of Michelle, Mike, Ben, Meghan, Lindsey, Vanessa, Kristen, Benjamin, Samuel, Sethan and Luke. Great-grandmother of 5. Family has chosen cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Mother and Unborn...
John Bieniek
Oct 10, 2013
Bieniek, John. Age 88. October 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Maggie Bieniek. Dear father of Michael Bieniek and Diane Stanley of Deltona, Florida. Loving grandfather of Jennifer, Samantha, Connor and Garret. Dearest brother of Cecilia Sobczak and Zigmund Bieniek. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer...
Fivi Chis
Oct 9, 2013
Fivi Chis Age 58 Beloved wife of Ioan. Dear mother of Otniel, Ruth, Miriam and Bianca. Sister of Lidia Petrea, Magdalena Onofrei, Maria Rugea, Teofil Mihaila, Onisim Mihaila, Timotei Mihaila and Corneliu Mihaila. Visitation Thursday and Friday 6-9pm. Funeral service Saturday 12 noon at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City(Between Ford Rd....
David W. Beer
Oct 9, 2013
David W. Beer Age 51 Loving father of Janet and Jennifer G. Dear grandfather of Camron. Beloved son of David G. and Donna. Dear brother of Craig (Kate) and the late Jennifer A. Loving uncle of Charlie and Emily. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends. Visitation Thursday 5-8 and Friday 1-8pm....
Esther M. Meadows
Oct 8, 2013
Esther M. Meadows Age 89 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Linda, Deborah (Scott) Pennington and Carol (Chris) Peretto. Dear grandmother of Sean, Dana, Kyle and Brandon. Dear friend of Betty Maes and Pat Best. In state Sunday 12:30pm-5:30pm with funeral service at 5:30pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd.,...
Jerry Witkowski
Oct 8, 2013
Jerry T. Witkowski Age 81 Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Michael, Paul (Joann), Gregory, John, Bernice and the late James. Grandfather of 5. Brother of the late Josephine, Leonard, Bruno and Bernice. In state Friday 2-8pm with an evening Rosary. Funeral service Saturday 10:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden...
Edward L. Allen
Oct 7, 2013
Edward L. Allen Age 78 Beloved husband of Jean Mrowka-Allen. Dear father Roy(Ann), John, Lynn (Doug) Barth and the late Cathy (Bob) Thomas. Step father of Wendy (Glenn) Thurston and Randall (Carrie) Mrowka. Grandfather of Sarah, April, Anthony, Nathan, Caleb, Josh, Luke, Sarah, Anthony and Ashley. Great grandfather of Shayla, Celeste, Alaina and Evan. Also survived by his former wife...
James Shady
Oct 7, 2013
James M. Shady Age 64 Beloved son of Mary Shady. Dear brother of Michael Shady and Carol Coon. Uncle of Lori, Lynette, Debbie, Traci, Kathy, Jeffrey, and Carl. Also survived by many grand nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Carl Coon and Alex and Cindy Shady. Visitation Wednesday 1-8pm. Funeral service Thursday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...
Maria Kinasz
Oct 6, 2013
Maria Kinasz Age 91 October 6, 2013. Beloved mother of Jerry (Maria) and Michael. Grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 2. Visitation Tuesday 4-8pm with a 7pm Panahyda at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill), Garden City. In state Wednesday 10am followed by the 10:30 am Mass at Our...
James Keith Helka
Oct 5, 2013
Helka, James Keith. Age 96. Born December 2, 1916. Passed away October 5, 2013. Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Ruth Enoch, Elsie Merem, Kathleen (Brent) Colson, James Jr. (Lorry), Edward (Diane) and Elizabeth (Kevin) Parker. Dearest grandfather of 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of Ruth. James was a World War...
Diane Smith
Oct 5, 2013
Diane M. Smith, age 60, October 5, 2013. Beloved wife of Dave for 32 years. Loving mother of Kelley, Ashleigh, Taylor, Angela (William) Young and Jennifer (P.J.) Opper. Dear grandmother of Austin Opper. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill), Garden City....
