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Kathleen I. Swarthout

Kathleen I. Swarthout

Dec 23, 2021

Age 87

Beloved Wife of the late Roger for 66 years. Dear mother of Shelly (Michael) Bahr, Craig Swarthout, and Dean (Anna Marie). Grandmother of Erin (Chris) Jones, Megan (Fred) Shier, Lindsey (Drew) Rohde, Alyssa (Lee) Konopka, Michael (Nerissa), and Matthew (Chelssee). Great grandmother of Emma, Freddy, Oliver, and Carter. Sister of the late Gerald Mach. Kathleen...

George E. Usitalo

George E. Usitalo

Dec 22, 2021

Age 76

AKA  Grandpa Hee Haw and Big George. Beloved husband of the late Jill F. Loving father of George E. Jr. (Deb), Sharon L (Jeff) Butler, and the late Eric J. Dearest father-in-law of Suzette. Cherished grandfather of Evan, Lily, Lauren, Zachary, and Zoe. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many...

Elizabeth M. Alexsy

Elizabeth M. Alexsy

Dec 22, 2021

Age 95

Beloved wife of the late Richard Alexsy.  Dear Mother of Laurie Alexsy, Terrie Alexsy (deceased,), Kathie Ormond, Diane Schmidt and Darlene Pate.  Loving Grandmother to Jenny, Lesa, Beth, Michael, Julie, Michelle, Nick and Ryan and Great grandmother to 10.

She was deeply loved and will be missed.

Kathleen T. Gorski

Kathleen T. Gorski

Dec 22, 2021

Age 88

Beloved wife of  Francis for 64 years. Dear mother of Kathleen (Thomas) Smith, Terri (Steven) Felger, William (Michele) Gorski, Karen Gorski, and Susan (Robert) Kafka. Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 3.

Visitation Tuesday, January 4 th , 3:30pm – 6pm with a 6pm rosary at the John N. Santeiu &...

Carol 'Meme' Sauve

Carol 'Meme' Sauve

Dec 20, 2021

Age 70

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Dear step-mother of Debbie (Michael) Rucker, Todd Sauve, and Steve (Erika) Sauve. Grandmother of Jason (Heather), Sarah, Stephanie, Alexander, Hanna, Craig, Mariah (Marc), Mike, and Jamie. Great grandmother of Hope, Brock, Freya, Remington and Roman. Loving sister of John Goetz, Phillip Goetz (Lyn), Nancy Goetz (Mike) and Kathie Jackman...

James 'Jimmy' Raymond

James 'Jimmy' Raymond

Dec 19, 2021

Age 36

Beloved husband of Brenna. Cherished father of Hannah, Chelsea, Phoenix, Kylie, and Delaney. Loving brother of Justin, Angie (Allison), Felicity, Serenity, and Gabriel. Dear son of the late James Raymond and Colleen Raymond-Gomez. Stepson of Micheal Gomez. Stepbrother of Rebecca Staniek and Micheal Gomez. Beloved son-in-law of Frank and Sandy Pelton. Brother-in-law of Matt Pelton....

Donna 'Dee' Marie Berger

Donna 'Dee' Marie Berger

Dec 19, 2021

Age 78

Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Dawn (the late Leonard) Lentz. And the late Michael Wrobleski. Devoted granmother of Megan Lentz and Joshua Lentz, and Nathan Kettinger. Sister of Sandy McClendon, Mary Barbash, Patty Stillwell and the late Judy Millard and Linda Howell. Dee was dearly loved and will be deeply missed...

Harry Spencer

Harry Spencer

Dec 19, 2021

Age 78

Beloved husband of Molly. Dear father of Laura (William) Olson, Michelle, Jennifer, and the late Michael. Grandfather of Brandon Hunter. He will be missed by his dog Bella.

In state Monday 2pm – 7pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Rocco J. Guirlanda

Rocco J. Guirlanda

Dec 18, 2021

Age 83.

Loving husband of Joan. Dear father of Rocco (Karen) and Theresa Oak. Cherished grandfather of Brian (Melanie), Michael (Elizabeth) Oak, Christopher (Kathryn), and Rachel. Dear great-grandfather of Dante, Callum, Kyle, and 1 on the way. Beloved brother of Margaret.

Visitation Wednesday 3-7pm with a pm Scripture Service at John N. Santeiu & Son...

Victor Sultana

Victor Sultana

Dec 18, 2021

Age 69.

Beloved husband of Grace for 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Megan (Adam) Lienhardt and Brian. Cherished grandfather of Sloane. Dear brother of Sam (Liz), Miriam (Frank) Tabone, Paul (Angela), and the late Louie (Doris) and Doris Portelli. Victor is also survived by many extended family, several nieces and nephews as well as friends. He...

Irene Kulpa

Irene Kulpa

Dec 17, 2021

Our beloved Mother Irene Kulpa, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed away peacefully on 12/17/2021 at the age of 99 years young. A lifelong Michigan resident of Dearborn Heights and Dearborn, was adored among her family, friends and church community. She spent much of her time making crafts, golfing, playing cards and traveling with friends and her late husband Raymond...

Ioan Hulai

Ioan Hulai

Dec 16, 2021

Age 88

Beloved husband of Ileana for 64 years. Loving father of Viorel, Letitia, Silvia, Lidia, Ioan, Elena, Robert, Lucica, and Cecilia. Cherished grandfather of Beni, Melissa, Naomi, Joshua, Ruben, Catalina, Jasmina, Estera, Loredana, Gabriel, Samson, Samuel, Solomon, Jayden, Mason, Sadalia, Jolene, Luda, Giovanni, Audrianna, Alexia, Levi, Daniel, Silviu and Viorica. Adored uncle of Monica, Larisa, Laura,...

Joann Kletzka

Joann Kletzka

Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday, December 16th 2021, JoAnn Kletzka, loving sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin, passed away at the age of 76. JoAnn was born in South Lyon, MI to William Andrew Miller and Katherine (nee: Bertovich) Davis. JoAnn attended Novi and Northville Schools. As a child, she had fond memories that she shared often, of growing up with her siblings...

Rosa Alongi

Rosa Alongi

Dec 16, 2021

Age 93.

Beloved wife of the late Francesco.  Loving mother of Lucia Ellul and the late Salvatore.  Cherished grandmother of Tom (Cassie) Ellul, Leanne Garlik, Tiffany (Tony) Wright, Heather (Mike) Morris, Amy Otzman and Stephanie Babbitt.  Adored great-grandmother of Frankie, Raven, Anthony, Lana, Tyler, Bryce, Miguel, Marley and Dylan.  Dear aunt of Rita Adamko and Diane Bommarito....

Garret Brian Carpenter

Garret Brian Carpenter

Dec 16, 2021

Age 40.

Survived by his daughter Maria, and her mother Aria. Beloved son of Ray and Bev. Dear brother of Jeffrey (Laura). Treasured uncle of Liam and Kaylynn. Treasured grandson of Mary and the late Raymond Carpenter and the late Carl & Pansy Dudley. Garret is also survived by many aunts and uncles.

Visitation Monday...

Wanda Lafaye Rogers

Wanda Lafaye Rogers

Dec 15, 2021

Age 78

Beloved mother of Meta Ventress, Bobbae Rogers, Robert Rogers, III, and Miracle Rogers. Treasured sister of James H. Young, Jr., Adoria Williams, Cynthia Young, Stephen Young, Paul Young, Regina Young, Reginald Young, Beatrice Wilson, the late LaMona Young, the late Gretchen Wade, and the late...

Donna Carolyn Collins

Donna Carolyn Collins

Dec 15, 2021

Age 73

Beloved wife of the late Calvin. Loving mother of Christina (James) Miller, Carolyn Collins, and Craig (Nicole). Cherished grandmother of Kurtis (Kherre), Nicole (Ryan), Paul, Jimmy and Chase. Treasured great grandmother of Raegan, Ethan, Logan, and Khelan. Dear sister of Drenon (MaryAnn), Jack (Inge), Bennie (Carol), John (Mindi) and the late Douglas.

Visitation...

Alberta Lorraine Schuler

Alberta Lorraine Schuler

Dec 15, 2021

Age 84

Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of Cathy Thorne, Gary (Angela), Diane (Mike) Copple, Lori (the late Bill) Hagedorn. Grandmother of Nick (Jess), Stephen, Andrew (Miranda), Katie (Jess), Cassey, Joey (Tiffany), Bryan (Trisha), Joey, Kelly (Andy), Michael, and Christopher (Maddie). Great grandmother of Levi, Lydia, Cailin, Preston, Gavin, Samuel, Khloe, Dominic, Joey, Madelynn,...

Brian D. Goodreau

Brian D. Goodreau

Dec 15, 2021

Brian D. Goodreau. Age 62. Brian passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Loving father of Andre (Carrie) Goodreau and Dione Goodreau. Grandfather of Dylan and Sloane. Beloved son of Carl and Joan Goodreau. Cherished brother of Buck (Claudia) Goodreau, Steven (the late Lenell) Goodreau, Ronald Goodreau, Gail (Tim) Shoff, James Goodreau, Laura Fragoso and Diane Goodreau. Dearest uncle...

Daniel J. Gury

Daniel J. Gury

Dec 15, 2021

Daniel John Gury. Age 70. Daniel passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Gury (nee: Augustyn) for thirty-eight years. Loving father of Matthew, Marie, and Andrew. Dearest son of the late Edward and Jean Gury (nee: Krol). Dearest brother of John (Eileen), Robert (Laurie), and Charles (Janet). Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dan was a...

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