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Cynthia Rose Burwitz

Cynthia Rose Burwitz

Mar 2, 2024

Cynthia Rose Burwitz, 53, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Craig J. Burwitz. Loving mother of Alexandria (Nate) Lamb and Jared Burwitz. Cherished grandmother of Skyler Lamb. Dear sister of Christopher Vega. Cyndi was a beautiful, funny, witty and smart lady. She loved her job in the medical field and would do anything for her family and friends....

Dominic Tiano

Dominic Tiano

Mar 2, 2024

Age 37

Cherished son of Renee and the late Robert Tiano. Dear brother of Rhenai, Angela (James) Broad, and Robert Jr. (Heather). Loving uncle of Emily Broad, Matthew Williams, and Joshua (Gina) Williams.

The family has chosen cremation.

Robert 'Bob' Smith

Robert 'Bob' Smith

Feb 29, 2024

Bob, age 89, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee: Martin). Dear father of Sheri (Jimmy Dukes) Parsons, Keith (Dawn) Smith, and Stacey Dempsey. Loving grandfather of Brent (Katie) Parsons, Ryan (Katie) Smith, Brandon (Kristen Gantz) Smith, Travis (Hannah Benschoter) Smith, Aaron Dempsey, Austin (Kyla Heyd) Dempsey, Preston Dempsey, Ellie...

Nathan 'Nate' Goff

Nathan 'Nate' Goff

Feb 29, 2024

Nathan Patrick Goff passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday February 29, 2024.   He was born on September 3, 2003, in Dearborn Michigan to Jacob Harlin and Andrea Goff.  They resided together in Taylor until 2004, when he moved with his mom to be with family in West Virginia.  In 2009, he moved in with his father and his family...

Charles Bennett

Charles Bennett

Feb 28, 2024

Charles Raymond Bennett, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024. Born on June 14, 1929 to Carl and Rose Bennett, he was a lifelong resident of Garden City, Michigan until recently where he resided in New Boston, Michigan with his daughter Denise.

‍In 1952, he married his beloved wife, Jean Vernet Hummel in a beautiful ceremony at...

Jack Lazenby

Jack Lazenby

Feb 27, 2024

Age 69

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Brian (Archana), and Shelly (Troy) Neff. Loving grandfather of Owen, Aaron (Ashley), Justin, Mira, and Joel. Brother of Deborah (Robert) Grech, Diane (the late Larry) Burge, and Cheryl Gort. Brother-in-law of Harold (Sherry), Gerald (Barb), Grace (the late Bob), Kathleen (John), and the late Leonard, Mary,...

Florence 'Flo' Mattis

Florence 'Flo' Mattis

Feb 27, 2024

Age 98

Florence was born in Ubly MI on August 6, 1925.  She was one of 11 children.  She attended school in a one-room schoolhouse, literally walking 2 miles each way.  At the age of 18 Flo headed to Detroit during the winter months with her sisters; her first job was at Kroger.  Her future husband, Frank,...

Matthew Konchel

Matthew Konchel

Feb 25, 2024

Age 87

Beloved husband of Carol for 64 years. Dear father of Matthew, Christopher (Lisa), and Michelle. Loving grandfather of Brandon, Kaitlyn, Justin, and Jed. Brother of Margaret (Micky) Elridge, Bill (the late Judy), and the late Peter (Jan), Barbara (Joe) Wiseman, and George (Margaret).

Memorial Visitation Wednesday, March 13th, 4 pm until the 6...

Judith Powell

Judith Powell

Feb 24, 2024

Judith Kay Powell, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024. Born on May 11, 1949 to William and Ruth Lenhart, she was a lifelong resident of Dearborn Heights.

In 1968 she married her husband, Gerald, in a small ceremony at Dearborn Baptist Temple in Dearborn Heights. Together they built a family and raised a daughter, Melissa. Judy...

Judy Opiela

Judy Opiela

Feb 24, 2024

Age 73

Dear mother of Michael (Jennifer) Gondek, Stephanie (Michael) Remley, and Gregory (Carah) Gondek. Grandmother of Christina, Abigail, Sarah, Griffin, Henry, William Gondek, and Stephen Remley. Sister of Mike (MaryJo) Opiela, Ken (the late Joan) Opiela and Joe (Teresa) Opiela. Judy was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces...

Timothy S. Laba

Timothy S. Laba

Feb 21, 2024

Age 65

Loving father of Timmy (Ashley). Cherished grandpa of T.J.. Caring brother of Rob, Sue (Jim) Gale, Lisa (Mark) Penrod and the late Michael Laba, and Jeanette Fields. Beloved son of the late Robert and Betty. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation Tuesday...

Denise A. Santeiu

Denise A. Santeiu

Feb 21, 2024

Age 71.

Denise was born on December 8, 1952 to Charles and Mary Kay Drummond in Honolulu, Hawaii.  She would become the older sister to four younger siblings over the years.  The family would move frequently due to Charles's job but Denise made friends wherever they were.  The family finally settled in Dearborn, MI and in 1967...

Harold "Keith" Jones

Harold "Keith" Jones

Feb 20, 2024

Age 87.

Beloved husband of Karen. Dear father of Kimberly (William) Downer, Kari Lynn Jones, Angela Henningfeld, and the late Michelle Lee Jones. Loving grandfather of Paige (Andrew) Drake, and Leo Henningfeld. Brother of Carolyn Ann Ellerhorst, and the late Jerry Ross Jones. Dear son of the late Edith and Pat.

Visitation Thursday 2 pm...

Mary G. Wright

Mary G. Wright

Feb 20, 2024

Age 86

Beloved wife of the late Douglas N. Dear mother of Richard (Carol), Douglas E., Larry N. (Cindy), Cynthia J. (the late Jerome) Wright-Graczyk, Tracy L. (Colleen), and the late Phyllis R.  Loving grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 25, and great great grandmother of 2. Sister of Phyllis Ann Burt, and the late Anna Catherine...

James H Stewart

James H Stewart

Feb 18, 2024

James H. Stewart "Skip". Age 67. Passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Carlene B. Stewart. Loving dad of Amanda (Nicole) James and T.J. Stewart. Cherished grandpa of Leyna (Gauge) Falk, Chase, Sutton, Sawyer James-Bennett, Rhys and Jordan Stewart. Dearest son of the late James and Maxine Stewart. Dear brother of Regina Fuson and Earl Stewart....

Betty L. Nilsson (Nee: Pummill)

Betty L. Nilsson (Nee: Pummill)

Feb 16, 2024

Age 91.

Beloved wife of the late Nils.  Loving mom of Paula (Wesley) Waite, Jim, Kris (Constantin) Stegariu, and Helen (Bill) Oesterling.  Dear sister of Judy Anticuar, Pat (Jerry) Noel, Warren (Diane) Pummill, and the late Bob Pummill.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and especially...

Theodora Kanellos

Theodora Kanellos

Feb 15, 2024

Age 92

Beloved wife of the late Phillip. Dear mother of Jeannie, and Helen (Jimmy) Mamalakis. Loving grandmother of Alexander Mamalakis.

Visitation Sunday 3 pm – 8 pm with a 7 pm Trisagion at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Monday 9:30 am until the 10:30 am Funeral Service at Sts...

Clarence 'Clay' Sims

Clarence 'Clay' Sims

Feb 12, 2024

Age 65

Beloved husband of Nancy for 19 years.  Loving father of Candace Beene.  Dear brother of Gwen, Kimberley, Lisa, Tina, Latoya, Misha, Rubin III, Shaniqua, Justin, Jessica, Ameer, Amanda, and the late Shavonne, Shannon, and Tony.  Cherished brother-in-law of Jack, Carol, Jerry, Patricia, and Sharon. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by...

Arthur Bazner

Arthur Bazner

Feb 11, 2024

Age 91

Beloved husband of Janice for 65 wonderful years. Dear father of Dave (Lynn), Mike (Sue), Kurt (Marsha), and Darlene. Grandfather of Jaclyn, and Jared Dziurgot,  Elizabeth (Victor), Andrew, and Cameron. Arthur was preceded in death by his grandson Kyle Bazner.  Brother of Judy Gibson.

Art was born December 9, 1932 to Broneslaw and...

Manuel Sanchez

Manuel Sanchez

Feb 10, 2024

Age 80

Loving husband of Mary Elizabeth for 54 wonderful years. Devoted father of Jennifer (Glenn) Sommerville, Todd (Melissa) and Sabrina (Scott) Hubbard. Beloved Papa of Dominic Sommerville and Colin Sanchez. He is survived by one remaining sibling Leo (Margaret). He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, family and...

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