Obituaries

Anthony B. Talarek

Nov 12, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Bernard Talarek passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 12th, 2023.   Tony was 92 years old and was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 13th, 1931 to Polish immigrants Anthony and Helen (Gawrycki) Talarek.

Tony is survived by his loving wife, Mary Louise (Strake) Talarek. They were married October 24, 1959.  Tony and...

John F. Willis

Nov 12, 2023

Age 64

Beloved husband of Becky for 44 wonderful years. Dear father of Crystal (Josh) Brunskole, Heather (Joseph) Alflen, and John (David). Loving grandfather of Nichloas Bliske, Caitlin (James) Fradette, Connor, Olivia, Oliver, and Odin. Great grandfather of Oakley and one on the way. Beloved son of John and the late Bertha Willis. Brother of Kathy (Scott)...

James "Jim" Wilhoite, Jr.

Nov 12, 2023

Age 71.

Beloved husband of Connie for just shy of 51 years.  Loving dad of James Keith (Meagan) and Jason Randall (Jessica).  Cherished and amazing granddad of Keigan Rochelle and Jackson Randall.  Dear brother of Bonnie Ann Hollis, Connie Picard, Ray (Tammy), Juanita (John) Tellier, Dale (Linda), and the late Darlene Lynch.  He was very dearly loved...

Elizabeth Ann Hall-Grier

Nov 11, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Hall Grier. Age 69. Dearest daughter of the late Rose and Earl Hall. Dear sister of Jessica Hall, Rosemarie Fontana, Nancy Hatchett, Patricia Evans, Cindy Martin, Mary Lou Labadie, and the late Michael Hall. Dear aunt of David Kruse, Jeff Evans, Tony Musulin, Nicole Reed, Tom Evans, Tracy (Sherrod) Goudelock, Christy (Greg) Marckel, Jason (Lydie) Fontana, Mark...

Timothy M. Fowler

Nov 10, 2023

Age 70.

Beloved son of Maurice (Karen) and the late Nancy.  Dear brother of Jamie, Josh Briggeman and brother-in-law of Brian Watts.  Adored uncle of Matthew (Cardis), Gregory (Erin), Erin Page, Caitlin, Julia and Samuel.  Cherished great-uncle of Harper, Morgan and Harrison.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm until 6pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Merri E. Hofner

Nov 9, 2023

Age 93

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mother of Mark (Sharon, and the late Susan), the late Eric (Janey), Lance (Joanne), Lisa (Kevin) DeHart, Kurt (Michael Ann), and Laura (Jim) Springer. Grandmother of 20. Great grandmother of 8. Sister of Thomas Plunkett.

Memorial Visitation Friday, December 8th, 3 pm – 8 pm with...

Ann Land

Nov 9, 2023

Age 86.

Ann was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and a host of friends.

As a constant champion for the animals, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane .

Arrangements handled privately.

Lucinda 'Cindy' Wood

Nov 8, 2023

Age 94.

Loving wife of the late Joe 'Glen' Wood for 58 years. Beloved mother of Cathy (Ervin) Baker and Patty (Danny) Lockard. Caring MoMaw of Carrie (the late Dave Sumey) Baker- Bozzi, Kevin Baker, and Brandon Baker. Great-MoMaw of Courtney Kourtney, Katlynn Bozzi, Caleb Baker, Jaxon Baker, and the late Emma Baker. Great-great-MoMaw of Melody, Ella,...

Frances Agius

Nov 7, 2023

Age 86.

Beloved wife of the late Emmanuel. Caring mother of Judith (Jose) Rodriguez, Michael (Anne) Agius, Elizabeth (Christian Klein) Agius, and Pauline Raymond. Cherished grandmother of Luis (Brooke) Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez, Elaina (Joseph) Stanichuk, Michael Agius, Matthew Agius, George (Jennese) Raymond, and Alexa Raymond. Dear great-grandmother of George, Bryce, Theodore, Evan, Winona.

Frances was...

Sheila Syrkowski

Nov 6, 2023

Age 81

Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Theresa (Nikki). Loving grandmother of JJ, and Artemis. She will be dearly missed by her dear friend Annie Gaynor.

Visitation Wednesday, 2 pm - 8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Thursday 9:30am until the...

George U. Femat

Nov 6, 2023

Age 90.

Loving husband of the late Elizabeth. Cherished father of Karen McKean and Derek Femat. Dear grandfather of Brantly McKean, Amanda (Jared) Zygmontowicz, Tyler (Kaitlyn Johnson), and Brooke (Mario) Visingardi. Cherished great-grandfather of Emilia, Wyatt, and Milo.

Visitation Sunday 2-8pm with a 7pm Eulogy at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, Garden City,...

David A. Sumey

Nov 6, 2023

Age 50.

Loving partner of Carrie. Dear father of David (Taylor) Sumey, Courtney Kourtney, and Katlynn Bozzi. Cherished grandfather of Payten, David 'D.J.', Leo, Melody, Ella, Kayden. Greyson, Izabella, and Gracie. Adored son of David and the late Kathleen. Beloved brother of Julie (Jim) Smith and Robbie. Nephew of Helen, Arlene, and Mary. He is also survived...

Larry E. Narkun

Nov 6, 2023

Age 55.

Loving father of Larry and Emily. Devoted son of Liz (Bruce) Witherspoon and the late Larry W. Narkun. Beloved brother of Lisa (the late Dave) Hedger. Proud uncle of Joe Kalski. Caring fur-dad of Sheila. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Memorial Visitation...

Emilie C. Raker

Nov 6, 2023

Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of the Diane (Brian) Thompson and Emilie (Michael) Hickey. Cherished grandmother of Zachary Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Melissa (Eric) Voydanoff, Justin (Jeffrey) Sorensen, and Christopher Hickey. Adored great-grandmother of Bella. Sister of the late C. Lawrence Cohea.

Visitation Thursday 3pm- 8pm. Funeral Service Friday 10am at...

Rebecca Kay Dowdell

Nov 4, 2023

Age 31.

Loving mom of Ariah. Beloved daughter of Kathy Dowdell-Sherlund and the late Dan Dowdell. Dearest sister of Thomas Dowdell and Ashley Sherlund. Adored niece of Linda (Randy) Walker. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends.

Private family services will be held.

Alfred J. Fernandez

Nov 4, 2023

Alfred J. Fernandez Jr. "Al". Age 87. Al passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Shelby J. Manus. Loving father of Ron (Jordan) Fernandez, Rick (Maureen) Fernandez and Roger (Lynn) Fernandez. Step-father of Terry (Kathy) Manus and Patty (Kevin) Carden. Cherished grandfather of Emma, Dugan, Raymond, Tara, Amber, Megan, Jaclyn and Steven. Great Grandfather of Susie,...

Sherryl D. Comiskey

Nov 2, 2023

Age 74

Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Doloures. Loving sister of the late Holly (Kenneth) Sabotchick. Sherryl will be missed by her loving work family at National Steel City. Her beloved dog, Riley will be waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge.

She loved the Detroit Tigers and Kindred Spirits Quild Guild of...

Maria Cacau

Nov 2, 2023

Age 70.

Beloved wife of the late Ioan.  Loving mother of Jim (Margaret) Herman, John (Vicky) Herman, Vic Cacau, Aurica Cacau, Maria (Radu) Sipos, Danny Herman, Sam (Tabitha) Malan, Dorin Cacau, Marcel Cacau, Florin (Diana) Cirt, David (Selena) Cacau, Nick (Daniella) Cacau, Monica (Casaba) Borcsa, Christina Cacau, Josh (Aurelia) Cacau, Nicole (Danny) Bonas, Benny Cacau and the...

Carol M. Sorensen

Nov 1, 2023

Age 82.

Beloved wife of Paul. Dear mother of Norm Klug, Tina (Don) Williams, Judi Poster, Paul (Casey) Sorensen Jr., and the late Ron Klug, Jerry Klug, and Steve Franklin. Loving grandmother of Shannon, Nicholas, Ronnie, Brad, Connor, Jason, Gavin, Ian, Riley, and the late Amanda. Great-grandmother of Jordan, Allison, Brendan, Haley, Vanessa, Ellie, Emelie, Rylan, Alexa,...

Mary I. Renauer

Oct 31, 2023

Age 98

Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Dear mother of Stephen Jr. (Debra), and the late Mark. Loving grandmother of Sara (Jacob) Renauer-Reid, and Michael (Allison Taunt) Renauer. Great grandmother of Silas Renauer-Reid. Sister of Donald Holmes.

In state Thursday 10 am until the 11 am Funeral Mass at St. Sabina Catholic Church.

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