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Glenda 'Dada' Smith

Glenda 'Dada' Smith

Dec 3, 2021

Age 76.

Beloved wife of Joe for 57 years. Loving mother of Constance (Mark) Hudson, Tracy Hudson, Kimberly (Robert) Spellman, and Joseph (Stephanie) Smith. Cherished grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Janine (Steve) Dipzinski and the late Sandra LaClair.

Visitation Sunday 2-7pm with a 6pm Rosary Service at the John...

Ana Minaev

Ana Minaev

Dec 3, 2021

Age 72

Dear mother of Agapia Minaev, Antonio (Marie) Minaev, and Val (Stella) Minaev.  Sister of Dunea (Stefan) Serghei in Romania.

Visitation Monday 10am until the 11:30am Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.

Corinne L. Jakubiak

Corinne L. Jakubiak

Dec 3, 2021

Age 74.

Beloved wife of Wallace. Loving daughter of Thomas (Cecilia). Dear sister of Gwendolyn Bylo, Dennis (Audrey), Nicolae, and the late Thomas F. (Cecillia) and Aurelia Attard. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

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

Lucy Sonti Gavin

Lucy Sonti Gavin

Dec 3, 2021

Age 90

Loving wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Donald (Kathy), Debbie Simor-Gavin, Diane (Gary) Bondie, Denise Clendening, and Dina (Dan) Foster. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Homant, Allen (Missy), Kristen (Jason) Betts, April (Ben) Mitchell, Merry (Sam) Ripley, Holly (Dave) Howard, Deanna (James) Rooney, Katlyn (Jake) Belcher, David (Emma) Simor, and Stephen (Jazzmine) Foster. Beloved...

Lynette D. Tenaglia

Lynette D. Tenaglia

Dec 3, 2021

Age 65.

Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Richard N. and Natalie (Jeff) Grubbs. Dear grandmother of Cory, Jacob, Kaden, and Cole. Adored sister of Patrice, Craig, Kathy, Janis, and Michael. Dear daughter of Shirley Jahraus.

Visitation Monday 1-8pm with a 5pm Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster...

Marie A. D'Arcangelo

Marie A. D'Arcangelo

Dec 3, 2021

Marie passed away peacefully on December 3, 2021. Maire was born to Joseph and Elsie Couture on April 24, 1926 in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was 1 of 8 children; Jackie, Glen, Frenchie, Kathy, Guy, Tonto, and Sootie.

In her younger years she enjoyed spending time at the Jack and Jill Ranch where she learned horseback riding and...

Michele A. Woodruff

Michele A. Woodruff

Dec 2, 2021

Michele A. Green-White-Woodruff, age 58, took her place in heaven on Dec. 02, 2021.

Michele is survived by her husband Jim, they have been together for over 30 years, and have many children. She was the Love of his life, even when she was the foot in his butt. Michele is grandmother to 21 and soon to...

Cindy K. Nelson

Cindy K. Nelson

Dec 1, 2021

Age 67.

Loving wife of the late George. Dear mother of Melissa (Jim Burke) Nelson and Amanda Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Peytan. Beloved sister of Tom (Rochell) Hicks. Beloved daughter of the late James and Vera Hicks. Proud aunt of Caitlyn (Chris) Reese and Joshua (Hope) Hicks. Cherished great-aunt of Connor, Crystal, Amelia, and Austin.

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Joan Gulajski

Joan Gulajski

Dec 1, 2021

Age 82

Joan went home to Heaven on December 01, 2021.

Loving daughter of the late Anthony and Josephine Gulajski. Dear cousin of Ken (Gina) Bryson.

Joan dedicated her life to volunteering and assisting the Michigan & Livernois (Junction) neighborhood in which she lived for her entire 82 years. She ws a lifetime...

Kenneth Joseph Schroka

Kenneth Joseph Schroka

Nov 30, 2021

Age 81.

Beloved husband of the late Joan for 58 years.  Loving father of Kim (Dennis), David (Beth) and Mark (Tammie).  Cherished papa of Jacob, Kaylyn, Olivia, Adam, Kyle, Nicholas and Lindsey.  Adored big papa of Aubrie and Harlow.  Dear bother of Toni (Rod), Douglass (Pat), Deb, Ann and Barb (Dan).  He was dearly loved and will...

Salvatore Anthony Alongi

Salvatore Anthony Alongi

Nov 29, 2021

Age 57.

Former spouse and dear friend of Theresa Alongi.  Loving father of Leanne Garlik, Tiffany (Tony) Wright, Heather (Mike) Morris, Amy Otzman and Stephanie Babbitt.  Cherished grandfather of Frankie Garlik, Raven Wright, Anthony Wright, Lana Wright, Tyler Morris, Bryce Morris, Miguel Otzman, Marley Otzman and Dylan Babbitt.  Beloved son of Francesco and Rosa Alongi.  Dear brother...

Ludgarda Muscat

Ludgarda Muscat

Nov 29, 2021

Age 89.

Beloved wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Mary Ann (John) Sheridan, Margaret (Mike) Kasbarian, Raymond (Lisa) Muscat, and David (Elaine) Muscat. Cherished nana of Jennifer (Michael) White, Janice (Jimmy) Dorman, Lynne (Chris) Busemi, Michele (Mark) Mostek, Michael (Lisa) Muscat, Melissa (Nick) Dochych, and the late Stephanie Hudgins. Adored great-nana of Lauren, Mike, Jake,...

Mary D. Young

Mary D. Young

Nov 28, 2021

Age 83.

Dear mother of Patrick Young and the late Cara Mitchell. Beloved grandmother of Lauren Domogala, Larry (Becca) Domogala, Eric (Lauren) Mitchell, and Logan Mitchell. Cherished great-grandmother of Kara, Griffin, Connor, Mason, and Cody.

"I will hold you in my heart until I can hold you again in heaven."

Memorial Service Thursday...

William 'Bill' Bica

William 'Bill' Bica

Nov 27, 2021

Age 88.

Beloved husband of Bernice 'Bunny' and the late Theresa. Dear father of Vicki (Jim) Scott and Beth Bica. Grandfather of Melissa (Matt) Danville, Andrea, Jamie, Eric and Elizabeth Scott, Lauren (Steven) Coval and Matthew Wolkhamer. Great grandfather of Louis William Coval. Brother of James (Bonnie) Bica, Michael Bica, and the late Judith Bica and Josephine...

Lillian Jane Holtz

Lillian Jane Holtz

Nov 27, 2021

Lillian Jane Rachfal Holtz, the youngest of three siblings, was born in Detroit, MI in 1938 to parents John Rachfal and Lottie Trela Rachfal. Her father was a well-respected carpenter in the metro Detroit area with Lottie supporting all of his endeavors including making his dream come true opening Rocky's Bar in SE Detroit and obtaining a summer home...

Calvin L. Ayler

Calvin L. Ayler

Nov 27, 2021

Age 69

Loving husband of Andrea Ford-Ayler. Dear father of Calvin L. Young and Kimberlyn Davis-Orr. Cherished grandfather of Cailynn, Calvin, Jordan, Akia, and Aaleyan. Dear great-grandfather of Eliot. Beloved brother of Barbara, Earline, Inez, William, and the late Isaiah.

Memorial Visitation Wednesday 4-7pm at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster...

Patricia Ann Vess

Patricia Ann Vess

Nov 26, 2021

Age 77.

Beloved wife of Barry. Loving mother of Barry (Barbara) and Stephen (Koreen). Cherished grandmother of Julia, David and Kyle. Dear sister of Barry (Joyce) LaChance and Tom (Ellen). Treasured aunt of Rob, Ryan, Kelly and Tommy LaChance.

Visitation Monday 2pm until the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral...

Ruben Queen

Ruben Queen

Nov 26, 2021

"Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-29

Ruben Queen, 92 years old, son of Antonio (Reyna) and Antonia (Macías) Queen, was born...

Elsie Eleanor Felix

Elsie Eleanor Felix

Nov 26, 2021

Age 78.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Julie (Aaron) Nelson and Lisa Felix. Cherished grandmother of Caleb and Isabella. Dear sister of Marlene (the late Ernie) Orchard.

Visitation Tuesday 3pm until the 7pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden...

Betty Catherine Sklar

Betty Catherine Sklar

Nov 23, 2021

Age 94.

Beloved wife of the late George. Loving sister of Catherine (the late Tony) Burke. Predeceased by her sister Elsie (the late John) Sarnecky, and her brother Sam Sabolovich. Dearest sister-in-law of Marlene Sabolovich. Treasured aunt of Kerry Nathan, Cindy Campanella, Sandy Glaza, Edward Sarnecky, John Sarnecky, Carol Sarnecky and the late Michael Sarnecky and Kevin...

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