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Ronald Korhonen

Ronald Korhonen

May 6, 2011

Ronald C. Korhonen Age 32. Loving son of Henry and Sharon. Loving brother of Alex. Survived by many cousins and loving friends. Best friends; Teddy, Brian & Dawn. Visitation Tuesday 12-9pm with an evening service at 7pm. Service Wednesday 10:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill)

Marie Demsky

Marie Demsky

May 4, 2011

Marie B. Demsky, age 89 Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of William F. (Lynn) and Thomas. Grandmother of Laura and Daniel. Sister of Henrietta (Howard) Mebus. Predeceased by Gottfried, Arthur, and Edward Kalis. Visitation Friday 2-9pm. Funeral Service 10:00am Saturday at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry...

Elizabeth Ray

Elizabeth Ray

May 3, 2011

Elizabeth Ray was born July 9, 1938 in Epps, Alabama to the union of the late John Esau Robinson and Willie Mae Purdam. She accepted Christ at an early age at Unity Baptist Church. She took hand in marriage July 29, 1972 to Zebbie D. Ray; they were married for 39 years until death. She leaves to cherish her memories:...

Dr. Roger C. O'Dell

Dr. Roger C. O'Dell

May 2, 2011

Dr. Roger C. O'Dell Age 71 May 2, 2011. Dearest son of Dr. Clair D.C. and Martha. Brother of Kay Alcott, Joan (George) Swistock, and Dr. James W.,D.C. (Diane). Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm. Funeral service Thursday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

James Osipowski

James Osipowski

Apr 30, 2011

James A. Osipowski Age 77 Beloved husband of the late Amelia. Dear father of Mary(Ronald) Patrick, and Julie(Bradley) Garska. Grandfather of Stephanie & Brittany Patrick, Courtney, Nicholas & Gabriella Garska. Brother of Virginia Mann, Eleanor Rogale & Frances Grabowski. Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm with a Rosary at 7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd.(Between Ford...

Eugene R. Kapla

Eugene R. Kapla

Apr 29, 2011

Eugene R. Kapla, age 83, April 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Maxine. Dear father of Kelly (Bradley) Bysouth and Mary (Steve) Wagel. Grandfather of Lily, Owen, Charlotte, Liam and Anna. Visitation Monday 3-9pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 9am until...

Stanley Furmanski

Stanley Furmanski

Apr 29, 2011

Stanely Furmanski Age 89 April 29, 2011. Dearest husband of the late Genevieve. Beloved father of Daniel(Sharon), Richard(Mary) and Diane Porter. Loving grandfather of Christian, Nicholas, Teresa, John, Sarah & Matthew. Great grandfather of Jaxson. Visitation Monday 2-9pm. Funeral service Tuesday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Vira J. Downs

Vira J. Downs

Apr 27, 2011

Vira J. Downs Age 92 April 27, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Lee(Eugene) Weddle, Rita(Fred) Dickie, Raymond(Joyce) & Jacqueline(Tom) West. Dearest grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 16. Visitation Tuesday 2-9pm. Funeral service Wednesday 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Sava Costea

Sava Costea

Apr 24, 2011

Sava Costea Age 102 April 27, 2011 Dear mother of Paul (Silvia) & the late Mary Johnstone. Grandmother of Christian (Mariana) Costea, Alina Maria (Mathew) Behrens, Adam Johnstone & wife and Joseph Johnstone & wife. Great grandmother of Mark & Nathan Johnstone. Visitation Thursday 5-9pm and Friday 5-9pm with a 7:30pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Johnny Fun Sun Yee

Johnny Fun Sun Yee

Apr 22, 2011

Johnny F.S. Yee, age 82, April 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Harry and Terry (Andrew) Seibly. Brother of Fulton Yee. Visitation April 27, 2011, Wednesday 12:30pm until the 8:30pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

Arnold Freiburger

Arnold Freiburger

Apr 22, 2011

Arnold Freiburger, age 79, April 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen. Dear father of Randy (Mona), Chris (Sue) and Jeff (Deena). Grandfather of Ryan, Alyssa, Kara and Jaime. Brother of Joan, Ted and the late Morse, Donna, Don, Jim and Herb. Son of the late Peter and Gladys. Visitation Monday 2-8pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30am at the John N....

Jay W. Brooks

Jay W. Brooks

Apr 20, 2011

Jay W. Brooks Age 61 Beloved husband of Cheryl for 39 years. Loving father of Kristie(Marty) Bobbish, Alicia(Charles) French, Eric, Matthew, Cierra & Bobbie Lee. Dearest grandfather of Brendan Bobbish, Zoey Bobbish & Logan Bobbish. Dear brother of Tom and brother-in-law of Darrel(Joanne) Davis. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. Memorial visitation Saturday 1pm until the Memorial...

Edward Bacalia

Edward Bacalia

Apr 19, 2011

Edward S. Bacalia Age 84 April 19, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Dear father of Martin E. (Patricia), & Karen Pratt. Grandfather of Aaron(Sarah), Philip (Laura), Joel(Allison), George, Laurie(Jason), & Robyn. Great grandfather of 8. Brother of Mary Snook. Uncle of MaryAnn(Ted) Meir. He was a veteran of WWII. Visitation Friday 1pm until Funeral service at 4pm at...

Elizabeth Beaty

Elizabeth Beaty

Apr 19, 2011

Elizabeth Beaty (nee Waghorne) Age 88 Beloved wife of the late Terence for 43 years. Dearest sister of Peggy Hengesbaugh & Dorothy Lahey. Predeceased in death by her sisters, Evelyn Haw, Genevieve Holt, and brothers William and Robert. Visitation Monday 2-8pm with an evening Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Road...

Harry Jeffords

Harry Jeffords

Apr 19, 2011

Harry L. Jeffords Age 85 April 19, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth. Brother of the late Richard, Frank, Charles, & Robert. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Visitation Friday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 11am until 12 noon service at New Hope Baptist...

John 'Jack' Bortz

John 'Jack' Bortz

Apr 18, 2011

John 'Jack' Bortz Age 68, went home to his heavenly father on Monday, April 18, after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 9, 1943 in Detroit. Son of the late George and Claudia Bortz. Beloved husband of JoAnn for 32 years. Cherished and loving Daddy of Rebecca. Dear Step-Father of Debra Guyn and Tammy Durbin....

Holly Miller

Holly Miller

Apr 17, 2011

Holly R. Miller Age 22 April 17, 2011. Wife of Chuck. Loving daughter of Richard (Anne) and Shirley. Dear sister of Jennifer and Mark St. Aubin. Granddaughter of Char Hebert & Mary Ann Cominsky. Also survived by serveral aunts, uncles and cousins. She will be missed by her loving dog Stretchy. Visitation Thursday 2pm until the Funeral service at 7pm...

Early H. Davis, Jr.

Early H. Davis, Jr.

Apr 17, 2011

Early H. Davis, Jr. Age 86 Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dear father of Barbara(Daniel) Cehanowicz, Laura(Arnie) Gillert, Earl Davis, Donna Cronenwett and the late James Davis. Grandfather of Marla(Mike), Craig(Kristie), Justin(Shelly), Lisa(Patrick), Marcy, Chad(Michelle), Jennifer(Daniel), Stacy, and Tommy. Great grandfather of Kate, Hadley, Lauren, Jackson, Emily, Hazel and Caden. Visitation Thursday 3-8pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm, and...

Floyd Poirier

Floyd Poirier

Apr 15, 2011

Floyd R. Poirier Age 87. Passed under the loving care of Vitas Hospice on April 16, 2011. Beloved husband of Edith. Dear father of Laura Hawk, Marnie Poirier, Jessie Ridgway and Joan Phillips. Grandfather of 10. Great grandfather of 3. Brother of Robert, Evelyn and Laura Jane. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Memorial visitation Monday...

Paul Clark

Paul Clark

Apr 15, 2011

Paul J. Clark Age 77 Beloved husband of Geraldine. Dear father of Paul (Ruthann), Mark (Peggy), Tim(Barb) & Patsy(Steve) Gregory. Grandfather of Eric, Scott, Rachel, Nick, Courtney(Ryan) Roark & Olivia Gregory. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm. Funeral service Monday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

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