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Billy Gene Richardson

Billy Gene Richardson

Jun 8, 2012

Billy Gene Richardson, age 84 of Dearborn Heights, MI. passed away june 8, 2012. Loving husband of the late Jessie K. Richardson. Survived by daughter Janice A. Richardson and several nieces and nephews. Also survived by loving canine companion Casey. Memorial Mass to be held at noon Monday, June 25th, 2012 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3965 Merrick, Dearborn...

Roger M. Jarnot

Roger M. Jarnot

Jun 8, 2012

Roger M. Jarnot, age 74, June 8, 2012. Beloved father of Brian (Maureen) and Janett (Todd) Oates. Dear grandfather of 4. Beloved brother of Ralph, Vivian and Robert. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Private arrangements handled through John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Donald Welch

Donald Welch

Jun 6, 2012

Donald H. Welch Age 71 Beloved father of Donna (Aaron) Stein, Shayne Welch, Scott (Lesley)and Donald (Lisa). Grandfather of Nick, Sam, Hunter, Dillon, Ashley, Marissa, Madison and Megan. Brother of Jerry & Marty Welch. Visitation Monday 9am until 11am Funeral service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry...

Benjamin J. Tomasik

Benjamin J. Tomasik

Jun 5, 2012

Benjamin J. Tomasik Age 86 WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear brother of Lillian, Bernice, Irene and the late Helen, Josephine, Stella and Ann. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state...

Kenneth E. Bovensiep

Kenneth E. Bovensiep

Jun 5, 2012

Bovensiep, Kenneth E. Age 67. June 5, 2012. Beloved husband of Jeannette. Loving father of Ken (Suzanne) Bovensiep, Brad (Lynn) Bovensiep, Dorothy Stratford and Rodney (Lori) Stratford. Loving grandpa of Kenneth William, Bradley Daniel, Kaitlyn Marie, Amber, Rachel, Molly and Luke. Dearest brother of Marlene (Bill) Hempel and Shirley (Michael) Baker. Great grandpa of Aaron and Leeana. Family and...

Kimberly A. Demoss

Kimberly A. Demoss

Jun 5, 2012

Kimberly Ann DeMoss Age 36 Beloved daughter of Jeffery W. and the late Mary. Loving sister of Jackie (Frank) Wilczewski, Jeffery A., Stephanie, Tiffany and Cindy Starr. Visitation Thursday 2-9pm. Funeral service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to the family.

Ronald T. Mumford

Ronald T. Mumford

Jun 5, 2012

Mumford, Ronald T. June 28, 1950. Died suddenly June 5, 2012 at the age of 61. Beloved husband of Sharon for 31 years. Loving father of Alfred (Maria) and Larry. Loving step-father of John LeClaire. Cherished grandfather of Jason and Danny. Dear brother of Larry (Carol). Funeral Service Monday at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer...

Victor Chis

Victor Chis

Jun 5, 2012

Victor Chis Age 82 Beloved husband of Floare. Dear father of Ioan Chis, Valerica Petri, Daniel Chis, Florin Chis, Lidia Vegh and Maricus Chis. Grandfather of Otniel, Ruth, Miriam, Bianca, Dany, Bethy, July, Adriana, Gabriel, Ramona, Katelen, Cristina, Sidney, Abigail & Hanna. Brother of David and Maria. Visitation Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 6-9pm. Funeral service Monday 12:30pm at the John...

Bobby Earl Burke

Bobby Earl Burke

Jun 5, 2012

Burke, Bobby Earl, 68, of Tampa, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, Mr. Burke had been a local resident since 1997 after moving here from Detroit, Michigan. He owned and operated Transport Body & Maintenance. Mr. Burke enjoyed NASCAR, hockey, golf and his work. Survivors include his Sons, William (Jamie) Burke; Michael Burke; his...

Charlene A. Fleis

Charlene A. Fleis

Jun 5, 2012

Charlene A. Fleis (nee Cousins) Age 57 Loving mother of Venus Wilker, Alek (Roxanne) Fleis and Dawn (Grant) Thomas. Grandmother of Jeff, Robert, Jason, Zach, Ashley, Sam, Josh, Sebastian and Stormy. Daughter of the late Charles and Marie Cousins. Sister of Diane, Michael & Nancy. Cremation has taken place. Her Celebration of Life will be held at a later date....

Samuel M. Russo

Samuel M. Russo

Jun 4, 2012

Samuel M Russo, age 90, passed away June 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Vera Irene Russo, Loving father of James (Christine)Russo and Louisa (Gregory Kremer) Russo. Treasuered Grandfather of Matthew Graulich, Raina Jones, Jonna Graulich, Carl Graulich, Nicholas (Alyson) Russo, Vincent Russo, Stacy (Matthew Johnsen) Kremer and Anne Kremer. Sam leaves 6 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Born May...

Dorothy L. Shuster

Dorothy L. Shuster

Jun 4, 2012

Dorothy L. Shuster Age 81 Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Donna (Tom) Sculthorpe, Vanessa (Rich) Romano, and Mary Ellen King. Grandmother of Thomas (Allison), Amanda (Will), Kaitlin, Daniel, Bobby, Gina, Garrett, Alex, Nicole and Melissa. Sister of David (Leona) Hunter, Thomas (Thea) Hunter, James (Alma) Hunter, Doris (Alton) Harper, Florence (Norbert) Jordan, and Nancy (Robert) Altemus....

Patricia C. Ronshaugen 'Wasik'

Patricia C. Ronshaugen 'Wasik'

Jun 4, 2012

Patricia C. Ronshaugen Age 62. Beloved wife of Larry Wasik. Loving mother of Christine (Scott) Moore and Lawrence (Jodi) Wasik. Grandmother of Jacob, Stephanie, Hailey and Lily. Sister of Phil (Sally), Tim (Billie) and Judith (Richard) Legel, Rosanne Romanczuk, Suzanne Mois, Cynthia (James) Januzzi and the late Ron and Nancy. Loving aunt of Brian (Anya), Lee (Stacy), Marc, Chad (Heather),...

Bryan C. Kalinski

Bryan C. Kalinski

Jun 3, 2012

Bryan C. Kalinski Age 32 Beloved husband of Nicole. Loving father of Sydney and soon to be born, Dylan. Son of Perry and Marsha. Brother of Shawn (Michael), Jason (Jennifer) and Eric (Adrianne). Son-in-law of Duane & Kathleen Buono. Brother-in-law of Michele & Danielle Buono. Uncle of Bradley, Ayrianna and Jacob. Great grandson of Charles Perry. Visitation Thursday 2-9pm with...

Rose Marie Rankin

Rose Marie Rankin

Jun 2, 2012

Rose Marie Rankin, age 93, June 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Donald (Linda), Lynn, Ronald, and Thomas (Sheila). Grandmother of 9. Great-grandmother of 13. Great-great-grandmother of 1. Sister of Fred (Marion) Ouellette. Visitation (June 5, 2012) Tuesday 2-8pm. Funeral Services Wednesday 10:00am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd....

Milton William Schmult, Sr.

Milton William Schmult, Sr.

Jun 1, 2012

Milton William Schmult, Sr. Age 90 Entered into life June 1, 1922 – Entered into everlasting life June 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Katherine and the late Phyllis. Loving father of Karen (Andrew) Hamilton and Milton, Jr. (Laurie). Dear grandfather of Jason (Suzy), Jeremy (Kim), Matthew (Tara) Hamilton and Carrie (Matt) Boulton. Great grandfather of Jason L., Natalie Olson, Aiden...

Hajji Amelia Berry Kalil

Hajji Amelia Berry Kalil

May 30, 2012

Hajji Amelia Berry Kalil Age 88 Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Kathleen, Fay Marie DeFrance, Charles (Mona), Cheryl (Martin) Anisman and Jamie (Lawrence) Warbasse. Grandmother of many. Sister of Michael Berry, Lindy Berry, Franklin Berry and Patricia Kelley. Visitation Thursday evening with services Friday 10am at the Islamic Center of America, 19500 Ford Rd., Dearborn. Arrangements...

Virginia Gorczyca

Virginia Gorczyca

May 27, 2012

Virginia Gorczyca Age 91 Loving mother of Geraldine Tomlan, Dennis (Carol), Tom (Diane), Jim, Ed (Lisa) and the late Gerald. Beloved grandmother of 9 and Great grandmother of 9. Sister of Helen Simon. Preceded in death by great granddaughter Kelsey Matthews. She was a long time resident of Garden City and served Garden City Hospital faithfully for 23 years. Visitation...

Julie A. Borden-Holmblade

Julie A. Borden-Holmblade

May 27, 2012

Julie A. Borden-Holmblade Age 44 Loving mother of Kristina (James) Veazey, Naythan Borden and Nicholas Borden. Sister of Danny (Debbie) Mead. Aunt of Lindsay and Craig. Daughter of Clara and the late George Mead. Visitation Friday 2-9pm. Funeral service Saturday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., Garden City (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry...

Jeanette Marie Vassallo

Jeanette Marie Vassallo

May 26, 2012

Jeanette Marie Vassallo, age 95, May 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Joanne (John) Marcantonio, Anthony (Janet) Vassallo, Rosemary (The Late Ron) Iafrate. Jim (Sandy) Vassallo, and Annette (Bob) Fox. Loving grandmother of 17. Beloved Great-grandmother of 21. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm and Tuesday 2-8 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

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