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Michael 'Mickey' Sobieski

Michael 'Mickey' Sobieski

Dec 19, 2023

Age 60

Loving husband of the late Cheryl. Brother of Larry, and Stacey Rabidue. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and close friends.

A private cremation took place.

John T. Welker

John T. Welker

Dec 19, 2023

Age 98

Beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of Dennis (Anita), and Cheryl. Proud grandpa of Matthew (Haley), and Brandon. Brother of Emily Newcomber, Cecilia Dib, and the late Jean Terpening, Dan, Frank, Dorothy Shefke, Theresa Shefke, and Mary Abbatoy. He was loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Emerald Marie Lafave

Emerald Marie Lafave

Dec 19, 2023

Age 28

Loving daughter of Darlene Mae. Emerald will be remembered by her beautiful soul. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her many family members, close friends, and all who knew her.

Visitation Saturday 1 pm - 8 pm with a 2 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Ronald Kaymack

Ronald Kaymack

Dec 18, 2023

Age 88

Twin brother of the late Donald, and Delores Ann. Son of the late Michael and Adelaide.

Visitation Thursday 1 pm – 3 pm at Allegria Village Chapel, 15101 Ford Rd., Dearborn. Visitation Friday 3 pm – 7 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.

Virginia Lee Wojcik

Virginia Lee Wojcik

Dec 18, 2023

Age 83

Loving wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Barbara), Susan (Michael) Tremonti, and the late Lawrence. Cherished grandma of Jacob, Justin, and Emily. Caring sister of Dolores Glover. Aunt of Steven Glover, and Jenny Myk.

She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Violet Barrette

Violet Barrette

Dec 18, 2023

It is with saddened hearts that the Barrette family announces the passing of their dear mother Violet Barrette on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the age of 96. Reunited with her beloved husband Ferdinand of 74 years, and their sons Gregory and Kenneth. Mother to Larry and Cindy. Grandmother to 9 grandchildren and Great grandma to fifteen. Instate 11:30...

Carl S. Soyk, Jr.

Carl S. Soyk, Jr.

Dec 18, 2023

Age 68

Loving and caring husband of Katherine. Beloved son of the late Margaret, and Zigmund Kucharek. Dear brother of Susan Soyk.

Memorial Visitation Friday, January 12th, 2 pm until the 3 pm Memorial Service.

Elaine Margaret Pici

Elaine Margaret Pici

Dec 15, 2023

Age 85.

Beloved wife of Robert.  Loving mother of Gregory (April) and Kimberly.  Cherished grandmother of Zachary (Brittany Price) and Angelica (Deena) Taylor.  Adored great-grandmother of Henrik Pici, Stevie Pici and Dakoda Jackson.  Sister of Robert Van Buhler, and the late Martin, and Gerald Hadrian. Dear daughter of the late Robert and Rosella Van Buhler.

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Shelby R. Perkins

Shelby R. Perkins

Dec 13, 2023

Shelby Ross Perkins was born in 1959 at the old Garden City Hospital, which was located on Ford Road. He grew up and then raised his own children in his childhood home in Garden City. Shelby was the "baby" of the family: eight years younger than his next oldest sibling, making him the apple of everyone's eye.

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Louis Leon Audet

Louis Leon Audet

Dec 12, 2023

Age 87.

Beloved husband of the late Vera.  Loving dad of Connie (Michael) LaFay, Debbie (Brian) Brown, Steve Tyler, Shirley Tyler, Samantha Audet and the late Carol Agar.  Cherished grandpa of Shawn, Edward, Becky, Michael, David, Brittany, Jason and Jennifer.  Adored great-grandpa and great-great grandpa of several great and great-great grandchildren.  He was very dearly loved and...

Lenore L. Grant

Lenore L. Grant

Dec 9, 2023

Age 106

Lenore was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially Kim and Calvin McGehee, and Cherry Parm.

Memorial Mass will be held Friday, December 29th, at 11 am at Our lady Queen of Heaven Good Shepard, 8200 Rollyat, Detroit

Paul Richard Ramsey

Paul Richard Ramsey

Dec 9, 2023

Paul Richard (Dick) Ramsey, 92, of Southgate, passed away peacefully on Dec. 9, 2023 with his wife by his side.

He was born July 4, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio to the late L. Dow and Ruth (Arthur) Ramsey.

Paul was a 1949 Clay High School graduate, and played minor league baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics...

William ‘Béla’ Sulak

William ‘Béla’ Sulak

Dec 9, 2023

Age 94

Beloved husband of Janet for 53 years. Loving dad of Bill (Shawn) and Stephen (Lisa). Cherished papa of Will, Lainey, Ava, and Lilly. Dear brother of Frank. He was very dearly loved by many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends and will be deeply missed.

He proudly served his country during the Korean...

Sue Ann Yerger

Sue Ann Yerger

Dec 8, 2023

Age 77

Beloved wife of Ronald. Dear mother of Darlene (David) Beaver, and the late Nellie Speen and Ronda Turner. Mother-in-law of James Speen and Johnathan Turner. Loving grandmother of Sam and Brad Speen, Sara (Eric) Johnson, Lydia (Brian) Spehar, Hannah Turner, Julia (Bryan) Culbert, Breanne (Joseph) McBride, and Brady Beaver. Great grandmother of Kinsley, Benjamin, Hazel,...

Michael L. Barry

Michael L. Barry

Dec 4, 2023

Age 62

Beloved husband of the late Kathy. Loving dad of Eric Michael. Adored papa of Carina and Caelum. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, December 16th, 9:30am until the 11:30am Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home....

Glenn Alan Johnson

Glenn Alan Johnson

Dec 3, 2023

Age 64

Dear father of Glenn Washington Jr., Michael Hasberry, and Nichelle Hasberry. Grandfather of Glenn III, Cenia, and Peyton. Son of the late Chester and Joyce Johnson. Brother of Gary (Mary) Johnson, Mark (Jackie) Johnson, and Gay Johnson. Nephew of Irene Thomas. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

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David James Mcelroy

David James Mcelroy

Dec 3, 2023

David passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 14, 1942, to Alice (Lamb) McElroy and was the only grandchild of Chester and Nina Lamb, also of Toledo.

During high school, David and his mother moved to St Petersburg, Florida where he would graduate from St Petersburg...

Deborah Ann Blaszczak

Deborah Ann Blaszczak

Dec 2, 2023

Age 68

Beloved wife of Ronald for 27 years. Dear mother of Jamie (Scott) Garrison and Janelle (Lex) Tamagni. Loving grandmother of Avery, Isabella, Noah, and Parker. Sister of Donna Rigsby, Denise (Andy) Graziana, Doreen (Randy) Williams, Delora Allen, and Dale Rigsby.

Cremation has taken place.

Darrell 'Too Tall' Wright

Darrell 'Too Tall' Wright

Nov 30, 2023

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

DARRELL KEITH WRIGHT

A.K.A.  "TOO TALL"

APRIL 27, 1965 - NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On Thursday, November 30, 2023, Darrell passed away at Garden City Hospital.

Darrell was born in Saginaw, Michigan. He was preceded by his father & mother and his dear wife. Darrell was...

Donald G. Smith

Donald G. Smith

Nov 29, 2023

Age 74

Beloved husband of Linda. Dear father of David (Ida), Donald (Tina), Daniel (Jenny), Darrin (Crystal), Derek (Ashley), and the late Deanna. Grandfather of 19. Brother of Harold Lee (Cindy), Tony (Cathy) Hicks, and the late Raymond. Son of the late Dayton and Gretchen Hicks.

A private family burial will take place.

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