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Stephen A. Zelenka

Stephen A. Zelenka

Nov 30, 2011

Stephen A. Zelenka Age 87 Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of Patricia (Todd) Burris, Kathleen (Stephan) Sieczka, Stephen Jr. (Denise) and Lawrence. Grandfather of 6. Great grandfather of 7. Brother of Margaret McGrath. Visitation Friday 2-8pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry...

Arthur Thomas Ayland

Arthur Thomas Ayland

Nov 30, 2011

Ayland, Arthur T. Age 73. November 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving son of the late Edith. Brother of David. Nephew of Irene Critchley and the late Fred Aylett. Arthur will also be greatly missed by John Critchley, Carol McIntosh and Rob McIntosh. Arthur has lived in Dearborn since 1989, Born in Windsor, Ontario and remained a Canadian...

Helen L. Hogston

Helen L. Hogston

Nov 28, 2011

Helen Hogston Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Gary (Pat) and Becky (Jamie) McDonald. Grandmother of Thomas Lee Hogston. Great grandmother of Thomas Lee. Sister of Sheila Pirtle. Visitation Wednesday 3-9. Funeral service Thursday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Family...

Robert P. Wilk

Robert P. Wilk

Nov 27, 2011

Robert P. Wilk, age 77, November 27, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Sheila (Gino) DePalma, Donna (Dave) Sackett, Roger (Sue) and Rachel (Kim) Anderson. Grandfather of Bradley, Justin, Amber, Stefan, Brett, Brendan, Adam, Colin, Julia, Leslie and Sheldon. Brother of Gerry, Nancy and Jim. Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30am at the John N....

Michael Leclair

Michael Leclair

Nov 26, 2011

Mike LeClair Age 52 Friend and partner of Deborah Sarniak. Brother of Fred Conn, Karen Conn and David (Judy) Conn. His family and friends will truly miss his sense of humor and his good times. Visitation Friday 2pm until the 6pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry...

Vladimir Kovacevich

Vladimir Kovacevich

Nov 26, 2011

Vladimir Kovacevich, age 95, November 26, 2011. Beloved husband of Branka. Dear father of Tiodor. Grandfather of Brianna. Also survived my many loving brother and sister-in-laws, nephews and nieces. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm with a 7pm Pomen Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10am at...

Mark D. Edwards

Mark D. Edwards

Nov 26, 2011

Mark D. Edwards, age 62, November 26, 2011. Beloved husband to Sandra for 26 years. Loving father to Nicholas, Christina (Dan) Adam, Cortney and proud grandfather to Jacob Adam. Brother to Ken (Connie), Larry (Pat) and caring uncle to nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-8pm and Tuesday 12-8pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Mary Barbat

Mary Barbat

Nov 24, 2011

Mary Barbat Age 94 Beloved wife of the late Virgil. Dear mother of Virgil J. (Cynthia) and Mary Ann (Al) Wowk. Grandmother of Laura, Sara & David Barbat. Great grandmother of Sam, Avery, Brix and Bishop. Sister of the late Anna Banciu. Visitation Sunday 4-8pm with a 7pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster...

Nellie Neir

Nellie Neir

Nov 24, 2011

Nellie L. Neir Beloved wife of the late Theron. Dear sister of Johnie Heath and the late Les McBride. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Sunday 1-7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorial service to be held at a later date. Family suggests memorials to...

Phyllis A. Cecil

Phyllis A. Cecil

Nov 22, 2011

Cecil, Phyllis. Age 76 of Dearborn Heights. November 22, 2011. Loving wife of Delbert. Beloved mother of Dellis (Laura), Dale, Karen (Ron), Robbie (Karin) and Lisa (David). Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Margaret, Darlene, and the late Shirley, James and Mary. Visitation Sunday at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W....

Julia A. Churchvara

Julia A. Churchvara

Nov 22, 2011

Julia A. Churchvara Age 93 Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dear mother of Jerome (Judith), Mark and the late Paul. Mother-in-law of Elaine. Grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 9. Visitation Sunday 2-9pm with a 4pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10:15am...

John B. Deaton

John B. Deaton

Nov 22, 2011

John B. Deaton, age 59, November 22, 2011. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Earl) Dozier, Michael (Yvonne), Mary Garriott, Ronald, and Julie (the late Otto) Sommerville. Uncle of Jason, James, David, Susan, Kelly, Julie and the late Michael. In state 10:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill)...

Antonia Femat Sousa

Antonia Femat Sousa

Nov 21, 2011

Antonia Femat Sousa Age 97 Loving wife of the late Oscar. Dear mother of Gloria (the late Joseph) Alcala, Andrea (Edward) Switkowski and Oscar (Cheryl). Grandmother of 7. Great grandmother of 8. Great great grandmother of 3. Visitation Friday 2-9 with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd.(Between Ford Rd., & Cherry...

Patricia A. Kane

Patricia A. Kane

Nov 20, 2011

Patricia A. Kane Age 75 Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear Mother of Jeffrey (Tammy) and Michael (Jennifer). Grandmother of Brady John, Stella Patricia, Ainsley Jeane, Gries Thomas, Ireland Jennifer and Riley Jeane. Sister of James and John Ryan. Visitation Tuesday 1-9pm with a 6pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between...

Edward T. Dex

Edward T. Dex

Nov 19, 2011

Edward T. Dex Age 91 Predeceased by his parents Tony & Helena; his sister Ann Skarupinski and brother Stephen Dex. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Private services were held.

John E. Soulliere

John E. Soulliere

Nov 19, 2011

John E. Soulliere Age 36 Dear father of Johnathan. Son of Joan and the late Clarence. Brother of Paul (Annemarie), Gloria (Tim) Nelson, Michael (Linda), Linda (Bernard) Cook, James (Lisa), Donald and Brenda (Scott) Offer. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and great nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday 1-9pm with a 7pm funeral service at the John N. Santeiu &...

Virginia Ponta

Virginia Ponta

Nov 18, 2011

Virginia L. Ponta Age 92 Beloved wife of the late Peter H. Dear mother of Peter Timothy (Susan). Grandmother of Lauren Ponta. Sister of Randolph (Donna) Liliemark. Preceeded in death by her sisters; Cora Tibbits and Florence Chauvin. Aunt of Ingrid Tibbits, Patricia (Sterling) Helwick, Janet Liliemark and Kristen (Michael) Chill. Great aunt of Brian Chill. Private services were held....

Donald A. Mahaday

Donald A. Mahaday

Nov 17, 2011

Donald A. Mahaday Age 75 Beloved husband of Bonnie. Dear father of Donald, Victoria (Anthony) Kresge, Alan (Mary) and Christopher (Marie). Grandfather of 12. Great grandfather of 5. Brother of Zinab Hall and Mary Guajardo. Visitation Sunday 1-9pm. Funeral service Monday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill)....

Vanni C. Polk

Vanni C. Polk

Nov 16, 2011

Vanni C. Polk Age 52 Beloved husband of Terrilyn Hetu. Loving brother of Judy Polk, Dianna Womack, Sharon McKinzie and Angela Washington. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Memorial gathering Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 3pm until Memorial service at 4pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

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