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Clarence Gene Johnson

Clarence Gene Johnson

Jun 16, 2022

Beloved son of Barbara Johnson and the late Clarence V. Johnson.  Grandson of the late Mary and John L. Balla.  He leaves behind his mother and a large group of friends who valued his loyalty and constant willingness to help. He will be deeply missed, as Clarence was the "go to guy" on a vast number of topics, and...

Sam E. Baker

Sam E. Baker

Jun 16, 2022

Age 89.

Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Baker and Dorothy Stewart Baker. Dear father of Carl E. (Robbin) Baker and Deborah L. Baker. Loving step-father of Tom (Paula) Stewart, Tim (Dee) Stewart, and Della (Dave) Haydon. Cherished grandfather of Jenny (Mike) Camp, Becky (Jason) Chapp, Kailey R. Baker, Daniel Stewart, Luke Stewart, Seth (Heather) Stewart, Breanna...

Susan J. Reynolds-Godlewski

Susan J. Reynolds-Godlewski

Jun 15, 2022

Age 64.

Beloved wife of Thomas for 34 years. Dear mother of Brenton Reynolds, Brittany Gordon, and Megan Wojciechowski. Grandmother of Haydin, Haylie, Jaylin, Niviah, Brooklyn, and Theodore.

Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm and Wednesday 2-8pm with a 6pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Thursday 9:30am until the 10am Funeral...

Daniel Darwin Taylor

Daniel Darwin Taylor

Jun 14, 2022

Age 33

Born in Livonia MI  Dan was the beloved son of James Taylor and the late Sharon Taylor. Loving brother of Claire. Cherished grandson of Fay and William England and Elizabeth and the late Robert Irvin. He will be greatly missed by a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins and friends.

Dan...

Ron Clark

Ron Clark

Jun 13, 2022

Age 56

Dear father of Jesse. Beloved son of Carolyn Clark and the late Curtis Clark. Brother of Don (Lori) Klovski, Darold (Lani) Klovski, Carolann (Vic) Umlor, Gerald Klovski, Sheryll (Dave) Kimbel, Russell Clark, and the late Curtis Clark, Cynthia Pangburn and Edward Clark. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many...

Margaret E. Roach

Margaret E. Roach

Jun 12, 2022

Age 90

Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Donna (Larry) Anticuar. Grandmother of Rebecca (Mark) Schreiber, Donald (Spencer) Matte, and Kimberly (Matt) Keil. Great grandmother of Reiann, Cheyenne, Ty, Aliya, Brooklyn, and Wyatt. Great great grandmother of DJ, Evelyn, and Jagger. Dear sister of Hilda Amyx, Jay Patterson, and sister-in-law of Carolyn Patterson.

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Laurel P. Gottlieb

Laurel P. Gottlieb

Jun 10, 2022

Age 83

Beloved wife of Curt for 60 years. Dear mother of Kevin (Anna), Wendy (Merwyn) Essenburg, Richard (Kelly), and Paul. Grandmother of Alyssa, Nevaeh, Matthew, Joel, Karen, Tyler, Brady, Elizabeth, Paul Jr., and the late Meredith. Great grandmother of Padmé and Clayton.

She was a member of the Lower Michigan Kerry Blue Club, Ford...

Dr. Christine Hofer

Dr. Christine Hofer

Jun 9, 2022

Age 56

Beloved wife of Michael. Dear mother of the late Michael Richard. Loving daughter of Walt (Diane) Cherry, and the late Patricia Harms. Sister of Phil (Theresa) Cherry, John Cherry, and the late Renée Brunell (& her husband Paul. Sister in law of Tina (Derrick) Teet, and Jackie (the late Tom) Curtis. Also survived by many...

Judy Bedard

Judy Bedard

Jun 8, 2022

On Wednesday, June 8, 2022, Judith "Judy" Ann Bedard, of Livonia MI, adored mother and friend to all, passed away at the age 83.

She is survived by her darling daughters Brigette (Rick) Murphy-Barbee, Deidre (Doug) Smith, Nicole Bedard (deceased), Aimée Bedard, and Danielle (Bob) Mallon. And also by her beloved grandchildren Stuart (Rebecca) Smith, Caitlin Murphy,...

Frank Joseph Sonberger

Frank Joseph Sonberger

Jun 8, 2022

Age 82.

Beloved husband of the late Connie for 27 years. Loving father of Zach (Rachel), Cortney Minth, Gary, and Tracy. Cherished grandfather of 3 and 1 on the way. He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Visitation Saturday 4pm until the 6:30pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu...

Mary A. Slimak

Mary A. Slimak

Jun 8, 2022

Mary Slimak, originally of Detroit, passed away on June 8, 2022 at the age of 78.

Loving mother of Duane (Erin) Aleo and Ann Marie (Keith) Dunn. Beloved sister of William (Kathy) Cusenza and Betty (Mark) Rakowski. Dear grandmother of Allie and Jasmine Aleo, and Joshua, Marisa and Madelyn Dunn. Devoted aunt to Michael and Andrew Sheldon....

Barbara Ann Merriman

Barbara Ann Merriman

Jun 7, 2022

Age 75.

Beloved wife of John A. Merriman for 48 wonderful years. Treasured mother of Mark (Kristin) Merriman, Maureen (Jeff) Kolb, Meggan, and the late Michael. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Kelly), Marissa, Nicholas, and Brady.  Adored great grandmother of Theodore.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at 2pm at Sun...

Jordon Jaye Anuszkiewicz

Jordon Jaye Anuszkiewicz

Jun 6, 2022

Jordon Anuszkiewicz. Age 28. Jordon passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022. Dearest son of Christopher and Shanon Anuszkiewicz, loved brother, uncle, and cousin. Beloved boyfriend of Nichole Hager. A friend of many. Jordon had a very kind hearted personality. He was a selfless man who always went out of his way for others. Jordon loved to spend his...

Kenith Lewis

Kenith Lewis

Jun 6, 2022

Kenith Bernard Lewis was born to the union of William Richard Lewis and Parthine (Bethune) Lewis-Shields on July 10, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan.  Kenith was the youngest of four children born to this union - brother, William Calvin; and sisters, Gwendolyn Lewis-Johnson (deceased) and Sharon Varonica Lewis.  He was educated in Detroit Public Schools and went on to received...

Kenneth Boyd Farmer

Kenneth Boyd Farmer

Jun 6, 2022

Age 67

Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann for 43 years. Loving dad of Brad Burd, Kenneth Farmer Jr.,  and Patricia Farmer. Cherished grandpa of Adrianna, Olivia, Tyler, and Thor. Dear brother of Shirlan Roberts, Patricia Little, Karen Broglin, Glen 'Bucky' Farmer, Sally Coffman, and Mark Farmer. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Dr. Ali Rabbani

Dr. Ali Rabbani

Jun 6, 2022

Dr. Ali Rabbani, age 85, of Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 6 th , 2022, surrounded by family.

Dr. Ali Rabbani was born on March 16 th , 1937, in Hamadan, Iran. He attended the University of Tehran Medical School and completed his internship at the Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital...

Patricia Ann Long

Patricia Ann Long

Jun 5, 2022

Patricia Ann (Thiel) Long passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022 a few weeks shy of her 82nd birthday. Pat was born in Detroit, Michigan on June 20, 1940 to James and Florence Thiel and was the third of ten children. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education at Marygrove College, a Masters in Special Education at...

Antonia Moriggi

Antonia Moriggi

Jun 4, 2022

Age 84

Beloved wife of Giovanni for 60 years. Dear mother of Giovanni (Mary), and Anna McErlane. Loving grandmother of Sam, and Gino and great grandmother of Addeline. Sister of Carmine (Maria) DeLibro, and the late Benedetta (John), Silvio (Rosa), and Maria.

Visitation Monday 10 am until the 11am Funeral Service at the John N....

Joseph S. Gammons

Joseph S. Gammons

May 31, 2022

Age 53

Loving son of Carlos and the late Marilyn. Devoted father of Annah (Robert) Staffiery, and Chelsea (Michael) Hamlet. Beloved papa of Kinsley, Jaxson, Zander, Summer, and Madilyn. Brother of Kenny, Carlos Jr., Jimmy and Dawn. He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation Monday 12 pm until the 4...

Robert R. Burroughs

Robert R. Burroughs

May 31, 2022

Robert R. Burroughs. Age 58. Robert passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Loving dad of Darrell (Shelley) Riesenberger, Nicholas (Katrina) Riesenberger, Joshua Burroughs, Angela (Austin Gray) Burroughs, Jacob (Gerardo Allen) Burroughs and Rachel (John) Burroughs. Cherished grandpa of many grandchildren. Dearest son of the late John and Linda. Dear brother of David (Mary) Burroughs, Sherry (James) Montroy, Cindy...

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