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Arnold E. Pawlitz

Arnold E. Pawlitz

Mar 23, 2024

Age 100

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (nee: Foster) for 70 years. Loving father of Diane (Rick) Davey, and the late Norma Jean. Cherished grandpa of Christy (Don) Hokenson, Eric (Kelly) Davey, and Trevor (Natalie) Davey. Great-grandpa of Alexis, Drake (Jasmine), Claire, Payne, Lauren, and Connor. Great-great-grandpa of Emerson. Brother of the late Evelyn, Lloyd,...

John Simoncic

John Simoncic

Mar 20, 2024

His name was John Simoncic. But almost nobody called him that - when he was a kid they called him Sonny - after that - he was Simo. And he was good at life. The kind of guy who lived so fully, so authentically, that people gave him nicknames - and they stuck. And so did he. Always. He...

Germaine 'Gerry' Horvath

Germaine 'Gerry' Horvath

Mar 19, 2024

Age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Steve. Loving mom of Kathy (the late George) Bojcuniak and Steve (Jennie). Cherished grandma of Alex (Mitch) Langan and Vicky Bojcuniak. Adored great-grandma of Vincent Langan. She was very dearly loved and will be missed by many family members and friends. Her family takes comfort that she is reunited with...

Jeannie Victoria Caruana

Jeannie Victoria Caruana

Mar 18, 2024

Jeannie V. Caruana. Age 91 years. Jeannie passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Nazareno. Caring mother of Joseph (Joan) Caruana, Gerald (Rose) Caruana, Cathy (the late Vic) Sebens, Judy (Tom) Bennett and Diane (Frank) Bennett. Cherished grandma of Brian (Stacy) Caruana, Jenni Caruana, Danielle Budka, Victor (Jackie) Sebens, Michelle Budka, Mary (Derek) Bartley,...

Elsie Spiteri

Elsie Spiteri

Mar 18, 2024

Elsie was born in Malta to Paul and Elvira Bonnici on August 19, 1930.  She grew up living in the governor's palace with her five siblings: Lina, Violet, Evelyn, Frances, and Alfred.  Some of her favorite stories were about her father and how he chauffeured many officials around Malta, including the late Queen Elizabeth of England.  A special recollection...

Fr. Robert (Bob) Crossmyer, C.P.

Fr. Robert (Bob) Crossmyer, C.P.

Mar 16, 2024

Fr. Bob was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 21, 1947, the son of Elmer and Dorothy Crossmyer. He earned Bachelor Degrees in Latin and History, and an M.A. in Latin all from Wayne State University in Detroit. He professed vows on August 18,1984 His philosophy and theology studies were at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago (M.Div.). Fr. Bob...

Curtis Eugene Gasser

Curtis Eugene Gasser

Mar 16, 2024

Curtis Eugene Gasser, 71, passed away March 16, 2024 at his home in Dearborn.He was the husband of Gina (Brown) Gasser. Curt was a loving and attentive husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Gina Gasser, and their two daughters, Theresa Gasser and Katie (Jason) Coleman.He is also survived by his mother, Elaine Gasser, brother Russell (Dorean)...

Robert W. Cullen

Robert W. Cullen

Mar 16, 2024

Age 97

Beloved husband of Katherine, and the late Maureen. Dear father of Kathleen (Frank) Herr, Mary (Paul) Guttman, Maureen Cullen, Nancy (Paul) Johnson, Peggy (Tom) Steffes, Patrick (Nancy Pashnik) Cullen, Sue (Aaron) Simpson, and Dina (Greg) Kopp. Loving grandfather of 17, and great grandfather of 16. Preceded in death by one granddaughter and 3 siblings.

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Olivia Lucero

Olivia Lucero

Mar 16, 2024

Age 77

Beloved sister of Fred Lucero and best friend of Becki Bangert.  Loving mom of Michael Reardon and cherished grandmother of Michael's daughter, Wren.

Olivia was dearly loved and will be missed by her family and many friends.  She left us with an enduring legacy:  The diaspora of thousands of children that she prepared...

Barbara Jean Moravec

Barbara Jean Moravec

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara Moravec, age 58 passed away on March 15, 2024, in her home in Dearborn Michigan. Barbara is survived by her children: Steven, Daniel and Sam, her 8 grandchildren and her two brothers: Thomas Martin and Michael Max. Friends and family of Barbara describe her as resilient, kind, compassionate and determined. Her absence will be noticed by countless people,...

Carol May Meloche

Carol May Meloche

Mar 14, 2024

Age 83

Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Deborah Lewandowski. Loving grandmother of Nicholas Lewandowski. Dear sister of Allison Pehrson, Laurie (Mike) Furton, and the late Gary Barrett. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Carol enjoyed playing cards with all her friends.

Visitation Tuesday 2 pm -...

Deanna Lynn Rush

Deanna Lynn Rush

Mar 12, 2024

Age 57

Beloved wife of Philip for 6 years. Loving mother of Ashley Roe, Joshua Roe, and Thomas Perez. Cherished grandmother of Penelope. Dear daughter of Wilma and the late James. Sister of Jimmy (Kathy), Dave (Bonnie), and Jennifer (Marty) Matuzak.

Memorial Visitation Saturday 3 pm until the 5:30 pm Memorial Service at the John...

Mary L. Pryor

Mary L. Pryor

Mar 10, 2024

Age 93

Beloved wife of the late Myron.  Loving mom of Pat (Gene) Ackerson, Tim (Sue), and Rick Lind.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Daniel 'Dan' Green

Daniel 'Dan' Green

Mar 10, 2024

Age 56

Dan passed away on March 10, surrounded by his loving family after a short but fierce fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Detroit, April 7, 1967, and lived in Garden City almost his entire life. He is survived by wife, Laura, daughters, Taylor Green and Katelyn Green, and son, Cameron Green. Dan is...

Rosalee Corby

Rosalee Corby

Mar 9, 2024

Age 81

Beloved wife of Leo for almost 60 years. Loving mother of Terry. Grandmother of Kaya Corby

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 4th, 11 am at Angelo Brothers Restaurant, Westland.

Charles Joseph Carbajo

Charles Joseph Carbajo

Mar 7, 2024

Charles Joseph Carbajo. Age 95. Charles passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Loving father and friend to Cynthia Singh. Charles (Dad) was very smart, cleaver, intelligent, and imaginative. He was a beautiful self-made man who was loved very much by many.

Emma L. Hatcher

Emma L. Hatcher

Mar 7, 2024

Age 96.

Beloved wife of the late Harold Jr.  Loving mother of Christine (James) Brown, Beth (Ronald) Smith, Alice (Charles) Schneider, Joseph, Daniel (Gwen), Anthony (the late Janice), Nora (Andrew) Orgovan, and Matthew.  Dear mother-in-law of the late Judith.  Cherished grandmother of 29 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren.  Dearest sister of Frank Dame, Josephine Rawlings,...

Carmel Camilleri

Carmel Camilleri

Mar 7, 2024

Carmel Camilleri (aka Chuck, Charlie, and as all the Maltese knew him Chauf, Chauf) was born in Xaghra, Gozo, Malta February 16, 1934.

During World War 2 his family had to sleep in a cave because of all the bombing from the war. The islands were wanted because of their location in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Silvia Dorka

Silvia Dorka

Mar 7, 2024

Age 91

Dear Mother of Maria (Gheorghe) Dumitrescu, and Viorica Creciun. Grandmother of Delia (Kirk) Wells, Anca(Peter Baron) Dumitrescu, and Jonathan Creciun. Great grandmother of Luke, Adriana, and Ellie.

Visitation Monday 2 pm - 8 pm with a 7 pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Tuesday 9:30am until...

Rita R. Oleksiak

Rita R. Oleksiak

Mar 6, 2024

Age 91

Beloved wife of the late Adam. Loving mother of John (Marie), Joe, Mary (Dan) Williams, Peter (Kelly), and the late Steven and David. Mother-in-law of Michele. Also survived by her cherished  grandchildren, Theresa, Jonah, Brianna, Kasey, Phoenix, Spencer, Gracie, Anna Rose, Nicholas and his mother Mary, and the late Georgie Williams. Dear sister of Ruth,...

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