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Paul Chetcuti

Paul Chetcuti

Dec 5, 2022

Age 75

Paul joined the Lord on December 5, 2022. Born on October 10, 1947 in Paola, Malta.

At 4 years old he traveled to the United States, grew up in Detroit and finally settled in Dearborn Heights. At 19, he volunteered to serve with the 173rd Airborne during the Vietnam War.

He...

Luella 'Lou' Katherine Emery

Luella 'Lou' Katherine Emery

Dec 5, 2022

Age 99

Loving daughter of the late Herman and Martha (nee: Oker) Goebel. She was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing, Michigan, and was a graduate of Sebewaing High School 1941. As a graduate of Bay City College majoring in business, she was employed by Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan and also by Saginaw General Motors...

Jack E. Wiater

Jack E. Wiater

Dec 5, 2022

Age 64

Loving father of Michael, Scotty, Jessica (Zack) Smith, and Alyssa. Grandfather of 6. Son of the late Jerome and Betty Wiater. Long time friend of Kim Wiater.

Cremation has taken place

Richard S. Megenity

Richard S. Megenity

Dec 4, 2022

Age 89

Dear husband to Mary for 68 years. Loving dad of Valerie (Brad) Belcher, Gerald Megenity, and Janine (Ramesh) Iyer. Cherished grandpa of Brandy, Bradley, Katrina, Rachel, Genevieve, Matthew, Joseph, Neena, and Reyka. Adored Great-grandpa of Savannah, Landon, Samantha, Logan, Preston, Bryson, Matthew, Michael, Malachi, and Charlie.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...

Tanya M. Vega

Tanya M. Vega

Dec 3, 2022

Tanya M. Vega. Age 56. Tanya passed away at her home on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Beloved mother of Brandon (Chelsea a.k.a. Shelly) Vega-Belanger. Loving daughter of John (Dottie) Vega and Mary Ann (Chris) McLaughlin. Dearest sister of Todd (Julie a.k.a. Jewels) Vega, Tim (Chrissy) Vega and the late John Vega. Dear aunt of Kayla, Gracie, Tim, Jacob, Jessica...

Azpasia 'Alice' Mellian (Nee Donisie)

Azpasia 'Alice' Mellian (Nee Donisie)

Nov 30, 2022

Age 93

Azpasia 'Alice' passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  She had a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on September 2, 1929, in Regina Saskatchewan.  Her family moved to Windsor when she was 11, where she was raised. She married William Mellian Jr., her lifetime love in March of 1951. They...

Robert F. Klosner

Robert F. Klosner

Nov 29, 2022

Age 71

Dear father of Ian, Cameron (Nicole), Sarah (Keith) Brantley, and Joel. Loving grandfather of Cristofer, Cassie, Brendin, and Laine. Great grandfather of Jasiah. Brother of the late Leonard. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association.

Marilyn Sue Eiben (Nee: Pollard)

Marilyn Sue Eiben (Nee: Pollard)

Nov 29, 2022

Age 69

Marilyn went to be with Jesus on November 29th, 2022. Beloved wife of Greg. Loving mother of Dawn and Carrie (Mike). Cherished grandmother of Cody. Sister of Sandy & Paul, Mark, and Doug. Daughter in law of Shirley. Sister-in-law to Doug and Mike. Aunt/Mooney to Amy (Craig), Michelle (Brian), Melanie, Scott (Kim),...

Barbara A. Bradley

Barbara A. Bradley

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara A. Bradley. Age 79. Barbara passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late John Sr. and Anna Fliss. Loving sister of Lillian (the late Jack) Kaczmarek, John (the late Laura) Fliss and the late James Fliss. Dear aunt of Dawn, Tanya and Kelly. Barbara is also survived by her great nieces and great nephew....

Lori Ann Rice

Lori Ann Rice

Nov 25, 2022

Age 67

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Bobby. Dear Aunt of Kevin (Patty) Baker, and Valerie (John). Great aunt of Seth & Jacob Baker, and  Countney & Trevon Mimnaugh. Cousin of Karen & Dawn Albrant, Cindy Wood, and Susie Snider. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

In...

Erna B. Downing

Erna B. Downing

Nov 25, 2022

Erna B. Downing. Age 94. Erna passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Ralph "Hop" Downing. Loving mom of Debbie (Bill) Goetsch and Cindy (Chris) Elliott. Cherished grandma of Dianne Goetsch, Steven (Savannah) Goetsch, Callie (Chadwick) Wells and Carrie Elliott. Great grandma of Zane and Carrick. Dear sister of Ruth (the late Ernest) Mobius....

Bernadette 'Bernie' Calka

Bernadette 'Bernie' Calka

Nov 25, 2022

Age 87

Dear mother of John (Judy), Linda (Alex) Elghoul, Diane (David Tsvetkoff) and Darryl. Grandmother of Denise, Anthony, Gabe, Diane, and Erin. Great-grandmother of Caleb, Brooke and Gracie. Sister of Alice and the late Joanne, Christine, and Virginia.

Visitation Friday 3 pm until the 7 pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu &...

Christine M. Busby

Christine M. Busby

Nov 24, 2022

Age 73

Caring wife of the late Ron. Loving mom of Wendy (Steven) Thibeault, Tina (Brian) Cusac, David (Denise) Busby, and Peggy (Anthony) Young. Devoted grandma to Matthew Thibeault, Tyler Thibeault, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Thibeault, Lukas Cusac, Marah Cusac, Aidan Cusac, Jaiden Pillon, Ella Pillon, and Gibson Busby. Cherished sister of Gerald (Barbara) MacRae, and the late Donald...

Michael 'Skip' Gattyan

Michael 'Skip' Gattyan

Nov 24, 2022

Age 59

Loving husband of Lynda. Caring stepfather of T.J. Devoted son of Joe and the late Joyce. Brother of Lorie (Gregory) Thielen and Phillip (Lisa Homberg). Uncle of Amanda Thielen, Aaron Thielen, Katelyn and Emily. Son-in-law of Sara Oliverson. Will be deeply missed by extended family and friends.

Viewing Friday, December 9th, 10:30 am...

Kathleen K. Gelderbloom

Kathleen K. Gelderbloom

Nov 24, 2022

Age 81

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Kevin (Marcia), Kristine Hay, Karl (Elisa) and Kari (David) Modovsky. Cherished grandma of Bryan, Christopher, Lauren, Zachary (Emily) Whittle, Franklin Metivier, Emma Metivier, Kassie, Madelyn and the late Brandon. Great-grandma of James and Evelyn. Sister of Monica Mitchell and Steve (the late Shirley) Book.

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Marcia J. Zuzak

Marcia J. Zuzak

Nov 24, 2022

Marcia Zuzak was 68 years old. She was a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Marcia passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Geraldine Hodgins; her oldest brother, William (Beverly) Hodgins and her nephew, Todd Hodgins. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lawrence, 3 kids; Tricia...

Walter L. Goodman

Walter L. Goodman

Nov 24, 2022

Age 81.

Beloved husband of Carol for 62 years. Dear father of Sharon (Robert) Frangie, Linda (Joseph) Anderson, Lisa (David) Hebert, and Jack (Elena) Goodman. Proud grandfather of Taylor (Courtney) Frangie, Kyle (Jaclyn) Anderson, Travis Frangie, Zachary Anderson, Sydney Anderson, Riley Prince, Payton Prince, Brenna Goodman, and Mariella Goodman. Great-grandfather of Max, Madison, and Nik.

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Carol Ann Beard

Carol Ann Beard

Nov 24, 2022

Age 75

Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Angela Norma (Andrew) Samyn and Brian Scott Beard. Cherished grandmother of Michael Anthony (Amber) Beard, Stephen Guy (Emilie) Sullivan II, and Shane Thomas (Chelsea) Sullivan. Great grandmother of Brielle, Lillianna, and Owen.

Visitation Sunday 2 pm – 7 pm with a Rosary Service at...

Lori Ann Rail

Lori Ann Rail

Nov 22, 2022

Age 63

Beloved wife of Robert "Buddy" for 21 years. Loving daughter of Mildred and the late Walter. Dear sister of Ken (Kim) Kunka, Janice (Michael) Dutchak, and John (Mary) Kunka. Adored aunt of Katie (Carlos) Garcia, Jessica Kunka, Matthew (Colleen) Kunka, Kristin (Drew) Denstedt, Michael (Dana) Kunka, Christopher Kunka, Jim (Chrissy) Dutchak, and Kellie (Pat) White....

Kathy Hayes

Kathy Hayes

Nov 21, 2022

Visitation Friday 2 pm - 8 pm.  Funeral service 10 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

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