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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.

Veronica Bialy

Veronica Bialy

Jul 16, 2011

Veronica Bialy, age 97, Beloved wife of the late John W. Dear mother of David (Nancy). Grandmother of Jennifer (Robert) Schmitz and Paul (Jennifer). Great-grandmother of Jacquelyn, Katelyn, Madelyn, Claire and Joseph. Visitation (July 18, 2011) Monday 4-8pm with a 7pm Scripture Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry...

James Thomas Cornelius, Jr.

James Thomas Cornelius, Jr.

Jul 15, 2011

James Thomas Cornelius, Jr., age 77, July 15, 2011. Dear father of Jeff (Brenda), Irene Ferda, Terry (Sharon), Jane, James (Vicki), Steve and the late Thomas. Grandfather of 18. Great-grandfather of 12. Visitation Sunday (July 17, 2011) 3-8pm. Funeral Service Monday 1:00 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry...

Louis Sandrick

Louis Sandrick

Jul 14, 2011

Louis L. Sandrick Age 95 Beloved husband of Catherine. Father of RoseMarie (Lee) Hartman, Milton (Veva), Dorothy (Hector) Furragganan, Louis M. (Sherry) & Fr. Philip O.S.B.M. Grandfather of 11, Great grandfather of 19. Brother of the late Michael, Anthony & Angeline. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 7pm Panachyda at The John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd....

Anna Modine

Anna Modine

Jul 14, 2011

Anna S. Modine, age 57. Beloved wife of Jon. Dear mother of Danielle (Justin) Monit. Sister of Mary (Will) Weber, Steve (Pam) Bober & Robert (Mary) Bober. Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, University of Detroit, Mercy, 1990. Visitation (July 18, 2011) Monday 2-9pm. Funeral service Tuesday 11:30 am at The John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139...

William "Bill" Barr

William "Bill" Barr

Jul 13, 2011

William "Bill" Barr Age 82 Beloved husband of the late Lola. Dear father of Anthony. Loving brother of Wanda Bates. He will be dearly missed by many friends. Visitation Saturday 1pm until a 7pm Funeral service at The John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to Disabled American...

James Mcdonald

James Mcdonald

Jul 12, 2011

James P. McDonald Age 51 Beloved son of Virginia and the late Harold. Loving brother of Daniel, Michael, Mary, Virginia Lee, Stephen & Joseph. Dear Uncle of Kristin, Jamie, and Dusty. Visitation Friday 2:30-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Instate Saturday 9:30am until...

Domenico Cappella

Domenico Cappella

Jul 12, 2011

Domenico Cappella Age 74 Beloved husband of Maria for 42 years. Loving father of Aurelio (Terri) & Atriano (Wendy). Dearest grandfather of Ryan, Grace, Antonio, Faith, and Giovanni. Beloved brother Franca Caruso. Dearest nephew of Antonio Amadio. Visitation Thursday 1-9 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford...

Donald Lopez

Donald Lopez

Jul 11, 2011

Donald J. Lopez Age 80 Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Ann (Dan)Myers, Paul (Pam), Michael (Eileen) and David (Linda). Special Grandpa of Jessica, Jacob, Amanda, Brandon, David and Jack. Also survived by 2 brothers, 3 sisters, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial gathering Thursday 9:30am until 10:30am mass at St. Dunstan Catholic church, 1515 Belton (3 blocks S....

Kay Buttigieg

Kay Buttigieg

Jul 9, 2011

Mary Kay(nee Westrope) Buttigieg, 65, died at Hospice-by-the-Sea in Boca Raton, FL on July 9, 2011. She died surrounded by her family. Kay, a vibrant, active member of the Detroit Community most of her life, was born in Alpena, Michigan on February 7, 1946 to Robert and Betty (nee Craighead) Westrope. After graduating from Alpena High in 1964 she attended...

Elizabeth V. Martynow

Elizabeth V. Martynow

Jul 8, 2011

Elizabeth V. Martynow, age 89, July 8, 2011. Loving mother of Nadine (Bill) White, Michael and Catherine (John) Jakcsy. Beloved grandmother of Joseph (Sydney) Jakcsy and Mark Jakcsy. Visitation (July 11, 2011) Monday, 2-8pm. Funeral Service 10:00am Tuesday at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to: City...

Christopher Mark Thomas

Christopher Mark Thomas

Jul 7, 2011

Christopher Mark Thomas Age 57 Beloved son of Nick and the late Mildred. Loving brother of David (Linca), Deborah (Fr. Steven) Kostoff, Stephanie (Michael) Szczepaniak, Marianne (Douglas) Livezey and Susan (Edward) Pasternak. Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 5-8pm at St. Paul Macedono-Bulgarian Orthodox Cathedral, 700 N. Beech Daly (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Divine Liturgy...

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