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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
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
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
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
Mar 18, 2024
Elsie was born in Malta to Paul and Elvira Bonnici on August 19, 1930. Â She grew up living in the governor's palace with her five siblings: Lina, Violet, Evelyn, Frances, and Alfred. Â Some of her favorite stories were about her father and how he chauffeured many officials around Malta, including the late Queen Elizabeth of England. Â A special recollection...
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
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
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.
...Olivia Lucero
Mar 16, 2024
Age 77
Beloved sister of Fred Lucero and best friend of Becki Bangert. Â 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. Â She left us with an enduring legacy: Â The diaspora of thousands of children that she prepared...
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
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
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
Mar 10, 2024
Age 93
Beloved wife of the late Myron. Â Loving mom of Pat (Gene) Ackerson, Tim (Sue), and Rick Lind. Â She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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
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
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
Mar 7, 2024
Age 96.
Beloved wife of the late Harold Jr. Â Loving mother of Christine (James) Brown, Beth (Ronald) Smith, Alice (Charles) Schneider, Joseph, Daniel (Gwen), Anthony (the late Janice), Nora (Andrew) Orgovan, and Matthew. Â Dear mother-in-law of the late Judith. Â Cherished grandmother of 29 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. Â Dearest sister of Frank Dame, Josephine Rawlings,...
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
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
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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