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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. Â 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.
...Darlene Ann Scales
Oct 30, 2023
Age 45
Beloved daughter of Joe and the late Cindy. Dear sister of Danny. Adored aunt of Marissa. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially Darlene, and Alicia.
Shirley Burns
Oct 27, 2023
Age 86
Beloved mother of Marie (Philip) Freeman, and the late Patricia (Robert) Slayton. Loving grandmother of Nicholas (Laura) George, and Matthew Freeman. Great grandmother of 9. Step mother of Michael (Julie), Pam, Dale (Dawn). Step grandmother of Amy (Robert), Brett (Kayla), and Kelsi.
Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers the...
John 'Bill' William Allen
Oct 27, 2023
John (Bill) William Allen, Age 91,
Bill passed away on October 27, 2023 at his home peacefully. Bill was born on November 13, 1931 in the small town of Bargersville, IN. He enjoyed listening to the Detroit Tigers on his AM radio, watching college basketball, people watching, and was looking forward to the Detroit Lion's this season....
Judith Rae Balhorn
Oct 25, 2023
Judith Rae Balhorn "Judy". Age 86. Judy passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, one day after her 64th Wedding Anniversary with her beloved husband, John Balhorn. Loving mother of Joseph (Paula) Balhorn, Diane Sizemore (Rod), Chris (Kim) Balhorn and the late Michael Balhorn and John Balhorn Jr. Dearest mother-in-law of Diana (John). Cherished grandma of Kameron, Rachel, Aubrey,...
Daniel Michael Colleran
Oct 24, 2023
Daniel M. Colleran. Age 86. Dan passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Colleran for sixty-two years. Loving dad of Kevin (Linda) Colleran and the late Kelly Colleran. Cherished grandpa of Patrick (Erica) Brousseau, Katherine Colleran and Daniel Colleran. Great grandpa of Evan, Justin, Myles and Grady. Dear brother of Jim (the...
Herbert E. Chambo
Oct 24, 2023
Age 93
Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Dear father of Donald H. (Julie), Sharon (Tim) Saville, Sue (Mike) Fulton, Ronald J. (Carol), Alan (Lisa), Karen (Todd) McIntyre, Kevin R. (Candice), and the late Joseph. Grandfather of 12, Great grandfather of 11 and the late Anthony. Â Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In state...
Marion Toptani
Oct 23, 2023
Marion Toptani. Age 87. Marion passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ferdin Toptani. Loving mother of Edward Toptani and the late Dr. Richard Zija Toptani. Dearest daughter of the late Duly and Hava Seit. Dear sister of the late Fred and Yli Duly Seit. Further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She...
Magdalen 'Maggie' Radford
Oct 23, 2023
Age 85
Magdalen "Maggie" was born in Detroit, Michigan the 8th child of 11 children of Frank B. & Elizabeth G. Wesserling. Maggie's family lived on the east side of Detroit until they moved across town to Chamberlain St. on the west side when she was 5 yrs. old. Â She grew up near Patton Park & Woodmere...
Barbara F. Moore
Oct 22, 2023
Barbara Florence Moore (75), passed away on October 22, 2023 surrounded by family at her home in Northville, Michigan. Beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother, and friend, she was known for her sense of style, her humor, her faith, her love of family, and her ability to make and maintain deep and lasting connections.
Born in Detroit on...
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