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Rodney Clark Robinson
Jan 7, 2022
Age 75.
Beloved husband of Mary (nee: Sawchyn) for 43 wonderful years. Cherished father of Colin. Rodney will be deeply missed by extended family, many dear cousins and very close friends.
A memorial service will be held in the future.
William Donald Meffer
Jan 7, 2022
Age 68.
Beloved husband of Beverly Meffer. Loving father of Donald (Crista), Kristal (Larry) Canty, and the late Keith. Cherished grandfather of Chelsie, CJ, Lauren, Alexis, Dean, Maggie and Samantha.
Visitation Saturday, January 15, 2022, 1-7pm with the Funeral Service Saturday 6pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden...
Geraldine M. Smith
Jan 7, 2022
Age 86
Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Raymond (Vicki), Marlene (the late John) Hornyak, Thomas (Karyn), Patte (the late Russ) Goetz, Cheryl (Mark) Chodaniecky, Brenda (Curtis) Minch and the late Robbie. Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 12.
Visitation Thursday 2 pm - 7pm with a 7 pm Scripture Service at...
Patricia Ann Troschinetz
Jan 7, 2022
Age 93.
Beloved wife of the late Anthony, Jr. Loving mother of Michael (Lisa), Janice (David Favro) Gosur, David (Valerie) and Anthony, III (Michele). Adoring grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Kathleen Drouillard, James Cronin and the late Charles Cronin.
Visitation Thursday 2-7pm with a 6pm Rosary Service at the...
Jane Louise Zocher
Jan 6, 2022
Jane Louise Zocher. Age 69. Jane passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Beloved Wife of Larry Zocher. Loving Mom of Stephanie Marie Hargis and Erin (Rusty) Fryz. Cherished Nana of Rylin Marie, Ryan Michael and Reanna Elizabeth. Loving daughter of Mary Jane (Luigi) Ferrante and the late William (Chris) Schauppner. Dearest Sister of Donna (Randy) Malloy, Susan (Edward)...
Bobbie G. Belcher
Jan 6, 2022
Age 87.
Beloved mother of Brenda S. (Jim) Stanisz, Debby (Cary Gregory) Fugaban and the late Charles Wayne Belcher. Cherished grandmother of David (Mandee) Belcher, Jamie Stanisz, Neil (Tiffany) Stanisz and Angel Fugaban. Treasured great grandmother of Ashley, Anthony, and Christopher.
Visitation Wednesday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Thursday 10am at the John N. Santeiu...
William A. Riley
Jan 6, 2022
Bill Riley was raised in Berrien County, MI and graduated from Benton Harbor High School as Student Council and Senior Class President. Following high school Bill enrolled at Western Michigan University, but after a year and a half there he decided to enlist in the service. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955....
Mel W. Barna
Jan 6, 2022
Age 91.
Beloved husband of the late Livia. Loving father of J. Dan (Mariana), Dorina (Virgil V.) Igna, and the late Florica (Dan) Eggleston. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Grace, Austin, Brandon, Cliff (Kasey), Laura, Ryan (Mandi) and Josh (Laura). Adored great-grandfather of 7.
Mel was the owner of Lincoln Park Foreign Cars for over 50...
Georgia K. Elkins
Jan 5, 2022
Age 96
Beloved wife of the late Jessie. Dear mother of Judy Elkins, Jimmy (Cathy), Ruby Modos, Debbie (Bob) Stubbs, and the late Garry. Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 18. Great great grandmother of 1.
Visitation Monday 2 pm - 7pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...
Gerald Gossett
Jan 4, 2022
Age 86
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy for 45 years. Loving and generous father of Denise (Regis) Bielski, Dorty (Tom) Myers, and Jerry II (Vicki). Loving and caring grandfather of Regis II (Chelsea) Bielski, Maureen (Derek) Patrosso, Allison (Brian Wildey), Sara Bielski, Scott (Jaime) Myers, Brandon (Carlita) Myers, Kennedy Gossett, and Lindsey Gossett. Great grandfather of...
Kathleen Joan Pollifrone
Jan 4, 2022
Age 92.
Beloved mother of Mary (Don) LaFleur, Lisa Armstead, Paula (Ron) Neys, and Rocco (Lisa) Pollifrone. Cherished grandmother of Blair LaFleur, Ryan Armstead, Braelynn Yerington, Brad Fettig, Angela Neys, Chris Neys, Shelby Pollifrone, Casey Pollifrone, Taylor Pollifrone Herndon, Garrett Pollifrone, and Connor Pollifrone. Great grandmother of 11. Treasured sister of Mary (Louis) Slous and Elizabeth (Ian)...
Bryan G. O'Donnell
Jan 3, 2022
Bryan G. O'Donnell died January 3, 2022 peacefully in his sleep. He was 58. He leaves behind his nagging wife Nancy, his two stubborn sons Bradley and Tyler, and his lifelong best friend John. The second youngest of 12, he is survived by his sister Nancy and his brothers Tom, Dan, and Robert. Known for never keeping an opinion...
Thomas M. D'Amico
Jan 2, 2022
Age 99
Beloved husband of Georgia for 69 years. Loving father of Jennifer (John) Lusk. Devoted grandfather of Laura (Ben) Scheuer, Sean (Meredith Weidner) Lusk, Kelly Lusk, and Joseph Lusk.
Visitation Tuesday 2 pm – 7 pm with a 6:30 pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, In state Wednesday 10:30am...
Esther Mary Tyra
Jan 2, 2022
Age 94
Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of William Jr. (Deborah), Dennis (Patricia), Martha (the late Wayne) Kuchtyn, David (Jackie), Carol (Arlie) Adkins, and the late Eugene, Tim, and Charles. Mother-in-law of Dorothy. Grandmother of Rick, Destiny, Yvonne, Amber, William III, Dennis Jr., Dennis R., Marlena, Chris, Frank, Penny, Eugene Jr., Anna, Ashley, Jerry,...
Doris M. Paris
Jan 2, 2022
Age 85
Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Dear mother of Janet Forgiel and Diane Paris. Grandmother of Chelsea, Anthony, and Brandan.
Visitation Thursday 10:30am until the 11:30am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.
Margaret B. Grell
Jan 1, 2022
Age 89
Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Janice L. Notto, and Stephanie (Matthew) Mazaitis. Loving grandmother of Valeri A. Kocot, and the late William T. Notto. Sister of George Olson.
In state Monday 9am until the 10am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home
In lieu of...
Nancy L. Jackson
Jan 1, 2022
Nancy L. Jackson. Age 75. Nancy passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Jackson Sr. Loving mother of Michelle Willett, Thomas (Kim) Jackson Jr. and Robert Jackson. Cherished grandmother of Erin Willett, Kim Willett, Erika (Nick) Hossinger, Breanna Jackson, Jeremy Jackson, Jacob Mraulak and James Mraulak. Loving great grandmother to April Willett,...
Jim Bourdage
Dec 31, 2021
Age 51.
Beloved husband of Angelina for 21 years. Loving dad of Brianne, Tara and Brandon. Dear son of Joyce and the late Gene. Cherished brother of Jerry (Maureen), Jeff and the late Bill. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Visitation Tuesday from 2-8...
William Donald Mcmaster
Dec 31, 2021
William (Bill) McMaster died peacefully at home on December 31, 2021 at the age of 83 after a year-long, courageous battle with cancer with his wife of 56 years, Diane (Schobloher), at his side. He was the proud father of Peggy James (Chris), Sandy Kinane (Kevin) and Kevin McMaster (Jill) and adoring grandfather of Ryan, Brandon, Connor and Nicole...
Jeffrey G. Pryor
Dec 31, 2021
Age 58
Cherished partner of Irene Koss for 30 wonderful years. Devoted brother of Martha (Duane) Redick, Christopher, and the late Matthew. Beloved son of the late Herbert and Ethel. Generous uncle of Kane.
Visitation Friday 3 pm – 7 pm . A Remembrance Service will be held Saturday 10am at the John N. Santeiu...
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