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Debra P. Lawson

Debra P. Lawson

Feb 19, 2023

Age 64

Loving sister of Merrilee 'Punk', Al (Kathy), and Art. Devoted aunt of Tory (Eugene) Minton, Misty, and Mike. Cherished great aunt of Sidney, M'Kenzie, Emma, Mya, Michael, and the late Katie. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A celebration of life will be held at...

Betty Jean Turner

Betty Jean Turner

Feb 19, 2023

Age 90.

Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James M., Jeffrey, and Janice. Preceded in death by her late infant son, Larry. Cherished grandmother of Chris and Adam. Adored great-grandmother of Kyle, Megan, and Colton.

Visitation Wednesday 10am until the 1pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home,...

Tammy Bouren (Luper)

Tammy Bouren (Luper)

Feb 16, 2023

Age 52

Beloved Fiancée of Eric Bennett. Dear mother of Amber (Jayson) Cordero, Brandy (Alex) DaSilva, Erin (Ray) Claiborne, Brett Bouren, and Julia Bouren. Loving grandmother of Mariah, Mikayla, Jordan, Chance, and Makenzie. Daughter of Faye and the late Johnie Luper. Sister of Nina (Bill) Grider, Johnie (Anita) Luper, and the late Charles Luper.

Tammy...

Anthony 'Tony' Hitchcock, Sr.

Anthony 'Tony' Hitchcock, Sr.

Feb 14, 2023

Anthony 'Tony' M. Hitchcock, Sr. Age 58  Loving husband of Norma for 37 years. Caring dad of Alisha, Amber (Terry, Jr.) Walker, and Anthony, Jr. Devoted popi of Andrea, Sydney, Brianna, and Sophie. Son of Vanilla and the late Sidney. Brother of Faye, Veronica, Audrey, Tyron, Roslyn, Norvell, and the late Kenny and Audey.

He was deeply...

Phyllis Lapko

Phyllis Lapko

Feb 13, 2023

Age 94

Phyllis (Feliksa) was born September 10, 1928, to Jan Musial and Eva Tecza, she passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023. Predeceased by her loving husband, John Lapko, daughter Cynthia LaFortune, and granddaughter Michelle Lapko. Mother of Fred (Roylyn), and Michael (Janet), grandchildren Bryan, Brad, Eric, Kristopher, Brandy, Mary, and Faith. Great grandchildren, Brandon, Noah,...

William 'Bill' Behr

William 'Bill' Behr

Feb 12, 2023

Age 94.

Beloved husband of the late Pat. Loving pa of John, Anne, Linda (Tom) Croll, and William (Lori). Cherished grandpa of Haley, Zachary, Amy, Adam, Robin, Kelley, and Mary. Proceded in death by his sister, Dolores.

William Roger Behr was born at home in Detroit, the first child of William Edward Behr and Helen...

Charlene Dimaya

Charlene Dimaya

Feb 9, 2023

Age 76

Loving wife of Carlos for almost 60 years. Dear mother of Jeff (Renee), Craig (Kim), and Debbie (Anne). Cherished grandmother of Derek, Cody, Danielle, Dominic, and Ashley. Adored great-grandmother of Aurora, Layla, and Chloe. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Tuesday 2 pm-8 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30...

Geraldine L. Zelony

Geraldine L. Zelony

Feb 9, 2023

Geraldine L. Zelony, age 94. Passed away on Thursday, February 9th.  She was surrounded by dear loved ones, and those who came to love her during her stay at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Zelony. She was the loving mother of Edward J. Zelony Jr., Lenore (James) Bach, James...

Rosemary A. Murphy

Rosemary A. Murphy

Feb 9, 2023

Rosemary Murphy, 95, of Dearborn, MI passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2023 surrounded by family. Rosemary was born September 19, 1927, to Dorothy and John Harrington of Dayton, Ohio. Early in her life, she moved to Dearborn, MI where she attended school and continued on to raise a family and retire. Rosemary was a 1945 graduate of Sacred...

Richard J. Spencer

Richard J. Spencer

Feb 9, 2023

Age 85

Beloved father of Paul (Laura) Knuth, Todd (Margaret) Knuth, Jeffrey Knuth, and Stacie (Ty) Wilson. Loving grandfather of Bill (Lauren), Jennifer (David), Alyssa (Joseph), Marlee, Dru, and Alexis.

Memorial Visitation Sunday, February 19 th , 2 pm – 8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Rd., Garden...

Petru Polocoser

Petru Polocoser

Feb 7, 2023

Age 61

Beloved husband of Michelle. Dear father of Naomi, Estera (Viorel) Cacau, Rachel, Elizabeth (Matthew) Dobrei, Tabita, Matthew (Sarai), James, Abigail (Andrew) Barker, Debora, Daniella, Sarah, John, Maria, David, Martha, Anna, and Gabriel. Grandfather of 15. Brother of Mickey, Lazar (Virginia), Oltea (Peter) Talpos, Viorel (Nicoletta), Elena (Gavril) Vese, Corneliu (Cornelia), Viorica (Marian) Iordan, Daniel, Lacrimonioara...

Ruchir Sud

Ruchir Sud

Feb 6, 2023

The heavens gained a star on February 6, 2023. Ruchir Sud, of Bloomfield Hills, MI, passed away at the age of 34. He proved to be a true hero, staying strong and resilient to the very end. He remained a constant to his family and friends, never missing a momentous occasion and cherishing every precious moment with his loved...

Darlene L. Brown

Darlene L. Brown

Feb 5, 2023

Age 65

Beloved wife of the late Owen. Dear mother of Ben (Monica), Sarah (Paul Taschereau), Brandon (Marie Cummings), and Daniel. Loving grandmother of Emmett, Ava, Joseph, Jameson, Owen, Kayleigh, and the late Dylan. Sister of Ronald, Debra, Diane, Kelly, Jennifer, and the late Christopher, & Denise.

Memorial Visitation Monday 2 pm – 7pm with...

Robert H. Kraft, Iii

Robert H. Kraft, Iii

Feb 3, 2023

Age 65

Dear brother of Michael, Victor, Colleen, Tammy, Patricia, and Timothy. Uncle of Adam, Alexandra, Justin, Tara, and Travis.

Memorial Visitation Monday 6 pm – 8 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Misbah Rana Malik

Misbah Rana Malik

Feb 3, 2023

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ ‎

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Misbah Rana Malik, the beloved wife of Dr. Muhammad Firoze Javaid, treasured mother of Omar, Faraz, Nida, and Zaina, dear mother-in law...

Karen Conn

Karen Conn

Feb 2, 2023

Age 78

Beloved sister of Fred, and David (Judy). Loving aunt of Gary (Michele), Donna (Bart) Dougherty, Stephen (Amie), Jason, and the late Fred Jr. Great aunt of 6.

Memorial Service Tuesday 11 am at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

Cynthia Burke

Cynthia Burke

Feb 1, 2023

Cynthia Ann Burke, 66, of Dearborn, passed away February 1, 2023 in her favorite place, Ludington. She was vacationing with David, her spouse of 44 years, to celebrate their wedding anniversary and her upcoming 67th birthday. While her death was unexpected, she went quickly to be with the Lord. Cyndi and Dave married in 1979, in Dearborn where they...

Susan M. Campbell

Susan M. Campbell

Jan 31, 2023

Age 69.

Loving mom of Jason and Jenny (Jason) Harshaw.  Dear sister of Larry (Sheryl) Eichstadt, Carol Johnson and Robert Eichstadt.  Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marion Eichstadt, and her brothers, Gary and Darryl Eichstadt.  She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially...

Ronald P. Rakecky

Ronald P. Rakecky

Jan 31, 2023

Age 60

Beloved son of Bernice (the late Bryce) Graham, and Ronald W. (Carol) Rakecky DDS. Loving brother of Mark (Krystal), Paul, David (Danielle), and Janet (Tom) McLogan. Cousin to the beloved families of Genny (the late Al) Ostrowski, Fran (Clyde) Parrott, and Joanne (Tom) Mann.

Ron was an extraordinary Dentist who truly enjoyed playing...

Mildred Cathey

Mildred Cathey

Jan 31, 2023

Age 82

Beloved wife of the (late) Freddie Pack & (late) Wayland Cathey. Loving Mother of: Fredrick 'Butch' (the late Nicole), Richard (Pam), Joseph (Laura), Karen Curio, and the late Theresa Harmon. Mother in law of Bobby Harmon. Cherished grandmother of Brandon, Andrew, Nathin, Michael, Rachael, Tyler, Robert, and Brianna with several other Grand Kids & Great...

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