Obituaries

Jul 6, 2022

Age 87

Beloved wife of the late John Carson Masters. Dear mother of Billy Lee Masters and the late Kimberly Lawler. Grandmother of many. Great grandmother of many. She was very dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jul 6, 2022

Age 80.

Beloved wife of the late George for 59 years. Caring mother of Suzette (David) Heathcote, Sherri (Dale) Barrett, George (Maureen), and Gordie (Heather). Cherished grandmother of 11. Adored sister of Paul, Joan, and Connie. Also survived by her beloved dog, Rosie. Annette was a longtime resident of "Tanglewood" in Northport, Michigan and Admiralty Yacht Club...

Jul 6, 2022

Age 57

Loving wife and best friend of Dennis Beckemeyer. Beloved mother of Nikole (Larry) Puroll and the late Jessica Johncox. Cherished grandmother of Naomee, Chandler, AnnMarie, and the late Leelynn. Adored sister of Robert Quick. Dear aunt of Cora Behrman. Dearest daughter of Naomi and the late Jerry Quick.

Visitation Sunday 12pm until the...

Jul 6, 2022

Age 78

Beloved wife of the late Ronald L.  Dear mother of Lynne Gushman, Ann (Dan) Juzswik, and Lisa (John) Bonasso. Grandmother of Jeffrey, Michael (Erin), Matthew, Isabella, Elisia, and Mia.

A private family memorial was held.

Jul 4, 2022

Arnold E. Johnson, age 85 of Westland, Michigan left his earthly body to be with his Lord on July 4, 2022, at American House in Livonia, Michigan.

Arnold, affectionately called "Arnie", was born on September 4, 1936, to Bernard C. Johnson and Celia (Mattila) Johnson in Ironwood, Michigan.

Arnie spent his early childhood in Michigan's...

Jul 2, 2022

Age 64

Beloved wife of the late James. Adored mother of Curt Martin. Cherished grandmother of Anthony. Dear sister of Brian (Michelle) Morrow, Jeff (Kim) Morrow, and the late Larry Morrow. Adored aunt of Ava, Ruby, Chelsea, Hannah, Blake, Joe and Jeff. Loving daughter of the late Barb (Tom) Kwasnik, and the late Larry Morrow Sr.  Dearest...

Jul 2, 2022

Raymond "Ray" L. Gilbert "Gillis" passed away on July 2, 2022, at the age of 81 years old. Beloved husband of Viola Gilbert. Loving father of Michael Gilbert, Kenny (Suzanne) Gilbert, and Steven (Erica) Gilbert. Cherished grandpa of Ryan, Trevor, Victoria, Cody, Hayley, Myiah, Steven, and Chase. Dearest son of the late Dave Gilbert and Rose Gilbert. Dear brother...

Jun 28, 2022

Age 48.

Loving father of Lauren Ashley Owens and Luke Owens. Beloved son of Curtis Ovey (Kim) Owens, III and Deborah (Ken) Clark. Dearest brother of Gregory Davis Owens. Adored nephew of David (Judy) Elliott, Donna Elliott, Robert Owens, Ronnie (Phyllis) Owens, and Diana 'Dede' (Bruce) Bundy. He was survived by a host of cousins, family members,...

Jun 28, 2022

Age 89

Beloved husband of Sybil for 64 years. Loving dad of Kim (David) Drouillard, Rick (Lisa) Drouillard, and Doug (Tina) Drouillard. Cherished 'pipi' of Ethan (Jen), Erica, Owen (Chris), Baker, Evan, Ally, and bonus grandchildren, Alyssa, Carol, Jordan, and Zack. Adored 'great pipi' of Stella, and Clara.  Dear uncle of Gary (Grace) Drouillard, Alan (Nicole) Drouillard,...

Jun 27, 2022

Age 87 Beloved wife of the late Jimmie. Loving mother of Nick (Lori) Parsons, and James (Shelly) Davis. Cherished grandma of Nick (Nicole) Parsons II, Justin (Lynne) Wiles, Natalie (Charles) Parsons, Trevor, Clinton, Dakota, Chelsea (Andrew) Walter, and Jennie Perrin. Great grandma of Carson (Katie) Ferguson, Sawyer Kenneth James, and Riley Perrin. Sister of Orpha Ray Kirk. She was...

Jun 25, 2022

Age 72

Beloved husband of Mary for 53 years. Dear father of Danielle and Cojion. Grandfather of Marissa, Morgan, Christian, and Niyah. Son of the late Jesus & Maria Rodriguez. Also survived by 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

Visitation Wednesday 2 pm – 7 pm with a 6 pm evening service. In state Thursday 9...

Jun 24, 2022

Donna Breece-Cole, passed away on June 24, 2022 at the age of 91.

Donna will be lovingly remembered for her optimistic outlook, her well documented travels, and the way she generously shared her musical talents.

Born in 1931, Donna grew up and attended school in Sturgis, Michigan, including her elementary years within a one room...

Jun 23, 2022

Age 79.

Beloved wife of Theodore. Loving mother of Michael (Ashley) and Rodney. Dear grandmother of Carson, Brody, Ava, Sydney, and Jordyn. Sister of Suzanne Holmes.

Visitation Wednesday 2-7pm. Funeral Service Thursday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

Jun 22, 2022

Sherry (Mailloux) Blackburn, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the age of 84.  Loving wife of Buford.  Beloved mother of Mark (Diane), Eric (Sharon), Bryan (Courtney), Theresa (Scott) Wynn, and Steven (Debbie).  Cherished grandmother of Christie, Katie (Daniel), Jessica (Ben), Taylor, and Ryan.  Beloved great-grandmother of Liam, Silas, Elijah, Evelyn, William, and Sophia.  Adored...

Jun 21, 2022

Age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Charles. Treasured mother of Christine and Eric (Suanne). Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Katherine 'K.C.' (Zack). Loving sister of the late Anna and Astrid.

Visitation Thursday 2-7pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In...

Jun 20, 2022

Age 71.

Beloved wife of Rick. Adored sister of Ken Stupyra, Janet (Chuck) Navarro, John Stupyra, Dale (Debi) Stupyra, Gary (Denise) Stupyra and Al (Lisa) Stupyra. Dear sister-in-law of the late Pat Stupyra. Cherished aunt of Laura, Stacie, Chris, Matt, Claire, Alex, John,, Anna, Eric, Adam, Audrey and Carter. Constance is also survived by many great nieces...

Jun 19, 2022

Age 88.

Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Jack Jr. (Jan), Patricia (Michael) Bohn, Jerald (Cheryl), Leah (the late David) Gilson and Robert (Theresa). Cherished grandmother of 6 and 1 great grand child. She was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Wednesday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Thursday 11:30am...

Jun 18, 2022

Age 61.

Beloved wife of the late James Richard 'JR' Smith, Sr. Loving mom Krystal (Lenny) Smith-Lightner, Carrie (Deonte Phillips) Smith, and JR (Rachel) Smith, Jr. Adored nana of Haley and Jayla. Cherished companion and friend of Tom Karol. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many family members and friends, especially her beloved...

Jun 17, 2022

Age 54.

Beloved son of Mary and the late Henry. Dear brother of Beth (Tracy) Cochran, Susan, Mark (Laura), and the late Matthew and Therese. Uncle of Sarah, Rachel, Max, Lucas, Lia, and Keyon. Also survived by many family members and friends.

Visitation Monday 2 pm – 8 pm with an evening service at the...

Jun 16, 2022

Age 78.

Beloved husband of Mary for 53 years. Loving dad of Joe (wife-Brenda), and Jenny. Cherished grandpa of Andrew Patyna. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and especially his beloved dog Cookie.

Visitation Monday 2-8pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...