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Iosif Munte

Iosif Munte

Oct 19, 2013

Iosif Munte Age 80 Beloved husband of Maria. Dear father of Mircea (Ana) and Radu (Liana). Grandfather of Christian. Brother of Ionel (Elena) Munteau and Anvita Tisa. Visitation Tuesday 4-8pm with a Saracusta at 7:00pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Burial in Ardeova, Romania

Rebecca "Becky" Clemence

Rebecca "Becky" Clemence

Oct 18, 2013

Rebecca "Becky" Clemence, age 87, October 18, 2013. Beloved wife of Frederick. Loving mother of Katherine, Kirk (Diana), Carol (Robar) Conte and Michelle (Craig) Bonza. Dear grandmother of Andrew, Ryan, Jordan, Alex, Elizabeth, Jonathan & Christina and great-grandmother of Riley Ann. She will be dearly missed by her devoted caregivers Barbara Grant, Serina Wright, Ann Marie Shelton & her special...

Michael Losacco

Michael Losacco

Oct 18, 2013

Michael G. Losacco, age 75, October 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Karen for 53 years. Dear father of Steven, Greg, Doreen (John Skrabal) and the late Richard. Beloved grandfather of Mallori, Brittney, Lindsay Skrabal, Kayleigh Skrabal and Michael. He will be dearly missed by many family, "cousins," friends and especially his beloved yorkies Missy, Maggy and Lola. Visitation Saturday 1pm...

John P. Olinik

John P. Olinik

Oct 18, 2013

John Olinik Visitation Monday 2-8pm with a 7pm Panakhyda at the John N. Santeiu & son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Funeral service Tuesday 10am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

Raymond Logue

Raymond Logue

Oct 18, 2013

Raymond Logue Age 96 Beloved husband of the late Ruth M. Loving father of Judith A. (the late William) Flannery, Richard L., Carolyn M. and the late Patrick W.(Susan Logue-Gerish). Grandfather of Margaret D. Flannery, Raymond L. (Cynthia) Flannery, William (Lisa) Flannery III, Christine R. (Jeffrey) McCoy, Kelly M. (Michael) Chabala and Ruth Ann Flannery. Great grandfather of William IV,...

Blanche Marie Derewitz

Blanche Marie Derewitz

Oct 17, 2013

Blanche Marie Derewitz Age 87 Loving wife of the late Frank. Proud mother of John F. (Joyce A. Neely), Marie (David) Shockley, Alex and Ann (Scott) Rowe. Dearest grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. Also survived by sisters and brothers. Visitation Saturday 10am followed by the 1pm funeral service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N....

Livia Barna

Livia Barna

Oct 17, 2013

Livia Barna Age 76 Born June 20, 1937 in Sebis Arad, Romania to Pavel and Florence Rus. Died October 17, 2013 in Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of Mel. Loving mother of Florica (Dan) Eggleston, John Dan (Mariana) and Dorina (Viorel) Igna. Dear grandmother of Austin, Brandon, Stephanie, Grace, Joshua, Ryan, Laura, Clifton Benjamin and Kasey. Daughter of Laura Russ. Sister...

Virginia Willis

Virginia Willis

Oct 16, 2013

Virginia M. Willis (nee: Standish) Age 94 Beloved wife of the late James S. 'Sam'. Loving mother of Serena (Jack) Oliphant, Lee, Jim (Sherry Johnson) and Sue (Bob) Blanchard. Grandmother of John & Mark Oliphant, Matt (Elizabeth) Willis, Manning (Theresa), Victor and Colin (Anna) Blanchard. Great grandmother of Eric, Jennifer and Chris Oliphant and Daphne Willis. Visitation Saturday 12noon –...

Arnold C. Gentner

Arnold C. Gentner

Oct 16, 2013

Arnold C. Gentner. Age 94. Arnold lived a long and healthy life. He died peacefully on October 16, 2013 in Dearborn, MI. He was predeceased by Rose Gentner, his spouse of 65 years. He is survived by his children, Judith Simpson, James Gentner and William Gentner, and their spouses Lawrence Simpson, Pamela Gentner and Leslie Gentner; his twin granddaughters,...

Dale Allen King

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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