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Rosemary E. Dowd

Rosemary E. Dowd

Feb 28, 2026

Age 83

We are saddened to share that Rosemary Elizabeth Dowd, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in Royal Oak, Michigan, just three weeks after the passing of her beloved husband of 60 years, William. Their bond was unwavering, and many take comfort in knowing they are reunited once again.

Rosemary was born on June 9, 1942,...

Harriett A. Maner

Harriett A. Maner

Feb 26, 2026

Age 92, of Wayne, Michigan. Born October 1, 1933, passed away February 26th, 2026. Harriett was born in Garden City, Michigan to Lloyd E. and Florence D. Williams (Longton).

Beloved wife of Aloysius B. Maner. Loving mother of Michael L., Lawrence, and Debra Berthet. Cherished grandmother of Michael H. (Michele), Jennifer (Ryan) Kwiatkowski, Laura (Scottie) Davis. Adored great-grandmother of Kirstin (DiAndre)...

Sally A. Stephenson

Sally A. Stephenson

Feb 24, 2026

Sally Ann Stephenson (September 10, 1937- February 24, 2026): Loving wife of Leonard Lee Stephenson (deceased), loving mother of four: Darlene Dee Hohl (husband: John), Cheryl Ann Holmstrom (father of children: Lawrence Pawlowski, deceased), Trina Kay Anderson (father of children: Ric Lang), and Leonard Lee Stephenson Jr. (wife Lisa, deceased) Survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and four great,...

Donald E. Ferrier

Donald E. Ferrier

Feb 23, 2026

Age 88.

Beloved husband of the late Ann. Dear father of Laura (Andrew) Clarey, Steve (Ann), and Daniel (Ruth). Cherished grandfather of Michael (Daniela), John (Nicole), Travis, Corey, and Melissa (Caleb). Adored great-grandfather of Andrea, Kevin, Kylie, Emma, Olivia, Matt, Kaitlyn, Lily, and Sophie. Loving brother of Phyllis (Kenny) Wardell, and the late Shirley Byers and Joyce Shields. Dearest brother-in-law of...

Marian Hinkley

Marian Hinkley

Feb 21, 2026

Age 91.

She was survived by many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

In state Tuesday March 3 at 10 am until time of funeral services at 11 am at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 25225 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills.

Angela Bruni

Angela Bruni

Feb 21, 2026

Age 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Dearborn, Michigan. Born in Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, she immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 19, carrying with her a deep love of family, faith, and tradition.

Angela was the beloved wife of Nicola Bruni, loving mother of Rosellina (Robert) D’Ambrosi and Luigi Bruni. She was an...

Joann D. Keyandwy

Joann D. Keyandwy

Feb 20, 2026

Age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene.  Loving mom of Sandra (Jeff) Regnier and the late Scott.  Cherished grandma of Cecilie, Jeffrey, and Justin.  Dear sister of Alfred Bell, Jr., the late Shirley and the late Beverly.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.  

Prayers and burial will take...

Theresa Capatina

Theresa Capatina

Feb 19, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Jean Capatina, who entered eternal rest on February 19, 2026, surrounded by her adoring family.

Born in 1930, Theresa lived a life defined by devotion, to her faith, to her family, and to the enduring love that shaped generations. On April 23,...

Greg Jacob

Greg Jacob

Feb 17, 2026

Loving dad of Amanda Feldbauer, Shelby (Zach) Hunt, and Mitchell Carrier. Cherished grandpa of Landon. Beloved son of Joseph Adelmann and the late Kay. Dear brother of Kelly Jacob and the late John Jacob. Adored uncle of Jonathon. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially by Don Starkey, Paul Ober,...

Rita Louise Gandolfo

Rita Louise Gandolfo

Feb 16, 2026

Rita Louise Gandolfo of Dearborn, Michigan, passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family near and far.

Rita was born on March 13, 1926, in San Martino, Italy, to Amabile and Attilio Lenardon. She was the youngest of six children. In 1935, she immigrated to America...

Judith (Judy) Ann Hanson

Judith (Judy) Ann Hanson

Feb 15, 2026

Age 85, of Garden City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1940, in Detroit to Florence (Baldwin) and Mark Beardslee. As a loving and devoted mother to Ryan (Amy) Hanson and Marci Lynn (boyfriend Derek) Hanson, Judy is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ronald Hanson, her parents, Mark and Florence Beardslee, two...

Thomas Godlewski

Thomas Godlewski

Feb 14, 2026

Age 68. 

Beloved husband for 34 years of the late Susan. Loving father of Brenton (Jill) Reynolds, Brittany (Matt) Gordon, and Megan (Greg) Wojciechowski. Adored grandfather of Haydin, Haylie, Jaylin, Niviah, Brooklyn, Theodore, and Serenity. He will be missed by his four-legged-fur-baby, Posie. 

Visitation Saturday 2-8pm and Sunday 12-8pm with a 5pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139...

Shirley A. Boron

Shirley A. Boron

Feb 11, 2026

Shirley Ann Boron, age 92, passed away peacefully February 11, 2026. She was a resident of Westland, Michigan since 1957.

She was born on June 27, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan, to Stella (Leffler) and Lawrence Donnelly. She was one of thirteen children. She graduated from Fordson High School and spent several years working in her father’s convenience store, where she met...

Mary L. Boron

Mary L. Boron

Feb 11, 2026

Mary L Boron of Livonia arrived peacefully in God’s arms on February 11, 2026 at the age of 89. Born on January 7, 1937 in Luzerne County PA, to John and Sophie Boron, Mary was the youngest of two children. Her brother Jerry (Martha), with whom she was very close, preceded her in death in 1979.

Loving and cherished aunt of...

Donald J. Wilson

Donald J. Wilson

Feb 11, 2026

Age 87. 

Beloved husband of the late Dorinda. Loving dad of Terry Castillo and Johnny (Kathy) Castillo. Cherished papa of John (Macy), Ashley (Chris), Tony, Jeannie (Don), and Julie. Adored great-grandpa of Christopher, Austin, Brooklynn, Emma, Ty, Madison, Hartly, and Don. Dear brother of Bernie, John, Les (Jacqueline), and Marilyn (Gene). He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Allie Chamie

Allie Chamie

Feb 11, 2026

Age 72. 

Beloved brother of Fay (Tim) Madden, Heyam (Tim) Farrell, and Mary (Mark) Warnick. Dear uncle of Michael, Brittney, and Mariah. Dear son of the late Jamal and Shahira. 

Visitation Saturday 9am until the 10am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Martha Y. Bowles

Martha Y. Bowles

Feb 7, 2026

Age 89.

Loving mother of Sharon Davis. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (David) Waltmon and Cliff Davis. Adored great-grandmother of Hannah Waltmon and Matthew Davis. Dearest aunt of James and Margaret McDaniel. Lifelong friend of Glenda Slaga and her family. 

Memorial Visitation Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10am until the 11am Memorial Service at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy (between Ford Rd. &...

William Joseph Dowd

William Joseph Dowd

Feb 6, 2026

We are saddened to share that William Joseph Dowd, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, passed away on February 6, 2026, at the age of 87, in Troy, Michigan, with his children by his side.

Bill was the beloved husband of Rosemary Dowd, with whom he shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Their love story began in 1951, when Bill’s family moved into...

Barbara Sobas

Barbara Sobas

Feb 5, 2026

Barbara Sobas of Garden City, passed away on February 5th surrounded by her family.

She was born October 9th, 1940 to Hazel Marie Montgomery(Wagner) and Cecil Augustus Montgomery in Detroit, Michigan. Barbara grew up with many siblings and loved her sisters and brothers including Audrey, Patricia, Margie, Shirley, Virginia, Walter(Bud), Earl(Sonny), Donald, and Danny.

Barbara enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and...

Shirley Cochrane

Shirley Cochrane

Feb 5, 2026

Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late Debra Kraus-Burke and Pamela Thomas. Caring mother-in-law of Don Burke. Devoted gradmother of Heather Siewinski and Eric (Kayee) Kraus. Great-grandma of Alyssa, Brianna, Arabelle, Lucian, and Aeris. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Visitation Tuesday 1:30-6pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at...

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