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Chester B. Skubik

Chester B. Skubik

Aug 4, 2011

Chester B. Skubik, passed away peacefully at home in Livonia on August 4, 2011, age 80. Beloved husband of Kathleen, for 52 years. Loving father of five: Peggy (Doug) Dreher, Camille (Stephen) Skubik-Peplaski, Bill, Susanne (James) Intriligator, and Nancy. Dear grandfather to 11: Matthew, Adam, Amy, Peter, Stephen, Charlotte, Cameron, Claire, Eli, Lily, and Theodore Chester. Son of the late...

Dorothy J. Agemy

Dorothy J. Agemy

Aug 3, 2011

Dorothy J. Agemy Age 79 Beloved Wife of Joseph. Loving Mother of Husien, Alan, Dawood, Laura and James. Visitation Thursday 12:00 noon until 8:00 pm at the Islamic Center of America. Funeral services Friday, 11:30 am at the Islamic Center of America, 19500 Ford Road, Dearborn. (E. of Evergreen, N. side of Street.)

Mary Pappas

Mary Pappas

Aug 3, 2011

Mary Pappas Age 87 Beloved Mother of Michael John (Linda), Gus and Christina (Dennis) Churchvara. Loving Grandmother of James, Stephanie Gazdecki, Jennifer Kosowski, Christopher and Kelly. Dear Great-Grandmother of 7. Visitation Thursday, 2-8 pm with a 7 pm Trisagion prayers. Funeral Service Friday, 11:00 am in the Santeiu Chapel.

Sharon Lee Downs

Sharon Lee Downs

Aug 3, 2011

Sharon Lee Downs, age 67, August 3, 2011. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Erica Pugh. Loving grandmother of Colton. Daughter of Howard Zimmerman. Sister of Joe Ramer. She enjoyed a long teaching career at John Glenn High School in Westland, MI, where she was also the assistant principal and athletic director. Visitation Wednesday 4pm until a 6pm Funeral...

Sandra Fletcher

Sandra Fletcher

Aug 2, 2011

Sandra L. Fletcher Age 58 August 2, 2011. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dear mother of Patrick, David (Lori) & Chrystal (Joe) Lyson. Grandmother of Shane, Danielle, Jessica, Raleigh & Anna. Sister of Michael (Kathy) Helfrich & Rita (Jim) Seymour. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm & Friday 12-8pm with a 7 pm Scripture Service . Funeral service Saturday 10am at the John N....

Lucille M. Thompson

Lucille M. Thompson

Aug 2, 2011

Lucille M. Thompson Age 86 Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dee". Mother of Richard (Barbara), Kenneth, Lynn (the late Donald) Seamark and Cheryl (Larry) Fritz. Grandmother of 10, Great Grandmother of 3. Sister of Elaine (Royce), Richard (Brigetta) Hein, & Shirley (Frank) Tiseo. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm. Funeral service Monday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Darlene Fay Hart

Darlene Fay Hart

Aug 2, 2011

Darlene F. Hart Age 80 Beloved wife of Eugene. Dear Mother of Diane Lueck, David (Dona), Michelle "Shelley" (Mike) Green and Timothy (Janette). Grandmother of Zachary, Jesse, Levi, Derek, Daniel, Debra, Lauren & Evan. Great grandmother of Isabella & Michael. Sister of Bill and Mary. Visitation Thursday 2-8pm. Funeral service Friday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Eleanor Smukal

Eleanor Smukal

Aug 2, 2011

Eleanor Smukal Age 87 Beloved wife of the late Bruno. Dearest mother of Randell, Cynthia, Sheryl (the late Steven) DeGregorio. Loving grandmother of Sandy (Greg), Tim & Jennifer (Dennis). Dearest great grandmother of Nathan, Evan, Joseph, Jessica, Elizabeth, Hannah & the late David. Visitation Friday 12 noon until 5pm Funeral service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Margaret E. Wilson

Margaret E. Wilson

Jul 29, 2011

Margaret E. Wilson Age 74 July 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Frank N. Dear mother of Neil (Shari), Joey (Kathy), Patricia (William) Krug, Sharon (Dale) Geiger, Janet, and Timothy (Steve Perry). Grandmother of Amanda (Bobby), Bradley, Katie, Shane, Cameron, Ian, Audrey, Melissa, Lindsay & Brenna. Family has chosen cremation. No Services were held. Family suggestions memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.

Dorothy M. Maloney

Dorothy M. Maloney

Jul 29, 2011

Dorothy M. Maloney Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Frank Dearest sister of Bill Kerr & Sr. Dennis Kerr. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Graveside service Friday 11:30am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield Michigan. Family suggests memorials to St. Leo's Soup Kitchen.

Victor S. Mika

Victor S. Mika

Jul 28, 2011

Victor S. Mika, age 65, July 28, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Stanley & Margaret. Survived by his loving siblings, Marge (Raymond) Gabel, Mike (Joyce), Tony, Stan (Nancy) and many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Wally and Sue Pociask. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Memorial gathering Thursday 2pm until the Memorial service...

David Mclean

David Mclean

Jul 27, 2011

David McLean Age 93 Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Father of John, Susan (William) Borrusch, Scott and the late James and David. Papa of 6. Great Papa of 3. Visitation Friday 6-9pm and Saturday 12-9pm. Funeral service Sunday 2:30 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

Patricia L. Shelman

Patricia L. Shelman

Jul 27, 2011

Patricia L. Shelman Age 40. Loving daughter of Linda & the late Philip. Sister of the late Nicole. Niece of Pat & Phil. Cousin of Lance & Michael. Also survived by best friend Laura, mothers best friend Annie and numerous friends & family. Preceded in death by Grandma Audrey, Grandpa Bud, Uncles Buddy, Butch, Danny, Frank & Aunt Geri. Visitation...

Daniel Killman

Daniel Killman

Jul 26, 2011

Daniel Killman Age 32 Loving son of Mary & the Late Nikki. Loving brother of Jon (Hope), twin brother Bill (Vicki)& Michelle (Stephan) Heron. Grandson of Audra McGee Uncle of Brian, Rachel, Jonnathan Jr., Frank, Cody, Nikolia, Kristopher, Anastasia & Mavea. Nephew to Dean, Curt, Sandy, Tom & Sharone. Special friend of David "Cheeks" Baron, Don "Foss" Ross, & Brian...

Angelo Gatteri

Angelo Gatteri

Jul 26, 2011

Angelo Gatteri Age 93 Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Nancy L. Gatteri, Mary Frances Gatteri, Cheryl D. Sivis & the late Keith A. Sivis. Grandfather of Patrick A. & Angela M. Sivis and Luke A. & Lucy M. Gatteri. Great grandfather of Allen Sivis, Jade Sivis and Olivia Marie Gatteri. Brother of Joe Gatteri (Margaret), Jenny Bertera and...

Dorothy Derbacz

Dorothy Derbacz

Jul 24, 2011

Dorothy T. Derbacz Age 82 Beloved mother of Michele (Randall) Marshall, Patricia (Douglass) Schroka, and Audrene (Jim) Ziemann. Dearest grandmother of Ryan Derbacz, Matthew (Amanda) Schroka and Michael (Tonya) Schroka. Great grandmother of 7. Proceeded in death by Edwin Derbacz. Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between...

William B. Wilds

William B. Wilds

Jul 23, 2011

William B. Wilds, passed away, July 23, 2011. Cherished husband of Carol Rose for 55 years. Sadly missed by his three daughters Teri (Bill) Mellian, Jan Hill and T.J. (Rich) Turowski. Beloved grandpa of Kristin Mellian-Pushkar (Aaron), Nicole (Chris) Mackinder, Ronnie Hill II, Emanuel Hill II, Joshua Sexton and Ryan Sexton. Proud great-grandpa to Liam Mackinder and Chloe & Jude...

Geraldine May Vanassche

Geraldine May Vanassche

Jul 22, 2011

Geraldine May Van Assche, 85, of Dearborn Heights, MI, and formerly of Fayette, OH, peacefully entered into God's Heavenly Kingdom late Friday, July 22, 2011, in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 14, 1926, in Fayette, OH, to the late Tom and Nettie (Freiss) Merillat. She married T. James...

Grace Insalaco

Grace Insalaco

Jul 19, 2011

Grace Insalaco, age 89 Beloved wife of Philip M. Dear mother of Roseann (Dennis) Duneske and Philip J. (Julie). Loving grandmother of Michael, Peter and Bradley Duneske and Caroline Insalaco. Great-grandmother of Brent, Evan, Samuel, Jaiden and Jacob. Sister of Marie (Gino) Gentile and Frances (John) Hughes. Preceded in death by her parents: Rose and Emanual Petitto and siblings Anthony,...

Sarah Ahrnds

Sarah Ahrnds

Jul 18, 2011

Sarah Ahrnds Age 98 Beloved wife of the late Allen. Dear Mother of Sandra (Michael) Rakoczy and the late Roy. Grandmother of Dawn (Jeff) Daughtery and Keri (Kevin) Skrobot. Great grandmother of Samantha, Connor, Ryan and Lauren. Private services were held.

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