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Ludovica Popescu
Oct 30, 2021
Age 93.
Beloved wife of the late Alexandru. Loving mom of Lucian (Paula). Cherished Mama Vicky of Alex (Tina). She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many friends and family members.
Visitation Tuesday 4-7pm with a 7pm Saracusta Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son, 1139 Inkster Road, Garden City (Between...
Robert Dwayne Shively
Oct 29, 2021
Robert Dwayne Shively was born April 26, 1953, in Detroit, MI. He was the eldest of two sons born to the late Robert Alexander Shively and the late Josephine Beatrice (Pickett) Shively.
Robert (lovingly known as Dwayne to his family, or Bob with his friends) graduated from Taylor Center High School in 1971 and attended college at...
Mary Julia Syrios
Oct 27, 2021
Age 95
Dear sister of the late Charles Deno Syrios and Chris Syrios. Loving aunt of Charles Deno Syrios, Anna Marie Syrios and Michele Christine Syrios-Brink. Also survived by 6 great and 24 great great nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday 6pm until the 7pm Trisagion at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In...
Dawn Darlene Bowler
Oct 27, 2021
Dawn Darlene (Tovey) Bowler (83), was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
She was born to Leo and Shirley Tovey of Germfask, Michigan on September 23, 1938, and is survived by her sister Pamela Rutherford and brother Tim Tovey.
After high school Dawn attended Northern Michigan University where she obtained her degree in...
Lucian Popescu
Oct 26, 2021
Age 66
Beloved husband of Aurelia for 37 years. Dear brother of Gabriel (Ana) Popescu.
Visitation Thursday 2pm until the 7pm Saracusta at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home. In state Friday 9 am followed by the 9:30 am Funeral Service at Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church.
In lieu...
Margaret Cappelli
Oct 26, 2021
Margaret Lenore Cappelli, 90 of Kewadin and formerly of Dearborn died Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Northern Star Assisted Living in Traverse City.
She was born November 29, 1930 in Dearborn, the only daughter of Otto and Imgard (Helwig) Frederick.
Margaret was a devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Westland for many years. ...
Robert 'Bob' Ross
Oct 25, 2021
Age 87
Beloved husband of Margaret for 62 wonderful years. Loving father of Elizabeth (Libby) McMahon, Eileen Felice, Robert Ross, and father-in-law to Paul McMahon & Jodi Ross. Adored grandfather of Erin McMahon, Kristopher Bite, Katrina Hawkins, Jackie McMahon, Leah Lucas, Olivia, Kennedi & Payton and grandfather in law to Anna Bite, Robert Lucas and Sean Hawkins....
David Keith Thomas
Oct 24, 2021
David Keith Thomas, age 54. Passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021. Beloved son of Delsie and Bob Zuzak, and the late Keith Thomas. Dear father of Audie, Chase, and the late Mist. Dear brother of the late Patrick. Loving grandfather of Skaya Yates. Memorial Gathering will take place on October 30, 2021 1:00pm - 3:00pm Memorial Service: October...
George Pernicano Jr.
Oct 23, 2021
Age 92
Beloved husband of Anna for 70 years. Dear father of Pamela, and Geoffrey (Mary Lou). Loving grandfather of Amanda Geraci, Sarah (Ashley) D'Agostino, Michael Geraci, Daniel Pernicano, and Emma Pernicano. Brother of the late John, Sam, Anthony, Joseph, Vernon, Richard, James, Jimmy, Mary Jane Amicarelli and Ernest.
In state Thursday 2pm – 7pm...
Gordon F. Beatty
Oct 20, 2021
Age 84
Beloved husband of Barbara for 63 years. Dear father of Maureen (Jerry) Bourdage and the late Karen Beatty. Loving grandfather of Michael, Angie, Jacob, Camille and Mathieu. Brother of Dean (the late Margaret), the late Charles (Jo), Larry (Maureen), Patty, Bonnie (Chuck) Grieves and Chuck (Dorothy) Bonza. He will be missed by many nieces and...
Donald 'Don' Pruden
Oct 18, 2021
Age 99
Beloved husband of the late Kathryn. Dear father of Diane, David (Mary Ann), Richard (the late Ann), Douglas (the late Brenda), and Kevin (Sandra). Grandfather of Hope (Don) Bragg, Kevin (Amy) Pruden, Kirk (Jamie) Pruden, Christopher (Sung) Pruden, William (Michelle) Pruden and Rebecca Pruden. Great grandfather of 15 and great great grandfather of 1. Brother...
George Dan
Oct 16, 2021
Age 68.
Beloved husband of Georgeana. Loving father of George Daniel and Sarah Also survived by children with the late Maria Dan Emanuel (Narcisa), Maria (Daniel) Bejenariu, David (Tabita), Samuel (Anna), Lydia (Dorin) Cacau, Timothy (Ileana), Martha (Florin) Cacau, John (Deborah), Anna (Steven) Bonas, Joshua, Adored grandfather of 64 grandchildren.
Dear brother of Ioan, Vasile,...
Herbert H. Harthun
Oct 14, 2021
Age 98.
Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Christine (Jess) Shough, and Herb (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Richard (Megan Stupar) Stamper, Daniel Stamper, Zachary Harthun, and Benjamin Harthun. Adored great grandfather of James, Emmet, Grace and Tara. Dear brother of Eunice Fischer and Luther Harthun. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply...
Walter Lypka
Oct 14, 2021
Age 91
Beloved husband of the late Stephanie. Devoted Partner of Gwen Bylo. Dear father of Donna (Steve) Wolfe and Lydia (David) Hultgren. Grandfather of Stefanie (Zachary) Bohart. Great grandfather of Sofie Bohart. Brother of the late Michael. Brother-in-law of Dolores Lypka. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Walter was of Ukrainian descent, born...
Matthew Scott Bell
Oct 13, 2021
Matthew Scott Bell. Age 45. Matthew Passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Beloved son of Susan and the late Scott M. Bell. Loving brother of Brian Bell. Dearest nephew of Regan & Janet West, Paul & Nanette Dudek, Peggy Dudek, Dave & Donna Bell and Mark & Elizabeth Bell. Matthew will also be remembered by many cousins and...
Conrad Schwebs
Oct 13, 2021
Age 86
Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Philip (Cindy), Debra (Mike) Nagle, Angela (James) Evans, and the late Donna Kaye Schwebs. Loving grandfather of Fred, Paul, Krystal (Todd), Shannon, Alex, Dominic, Tony, Christopher and Theresa and great grandfather of Emma, Ethan, Franklin, Chase, Keegan and Jaxon. Brother of Ralph and the late Allen and Clarence....
Cynthia Avigne Condon
Oct 11, 2021
A fighter to the very end, surrounded by her loving husband and children, our beautiful and beloved wife and mother went to be with the Lord in the late evening hours of October 11, 2021. Cindee was the adored and cherished wife of Daniel, and devoted mother of Dewey, Sarah (Matt), Allyson (Ricky), and Ashley (Nick). She loved being...
Arthur E. Knott
Oct 10, 2021
Age 85
Beloved husband of the late Theresa for 59 years. Loving father of Craig, Brian (Kim), Cynthia (the late Sean) Keenan, and the late Darren. Devoted grandfather of Patrick, Shelby, Cameron, Grayson, McKena, Hunter, and Connor. Great grandfather of 7. Brother of Jim (Marcia). He will be deeply missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
...Thomas Stempniak
Oct 10, 2021
Age 78
Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Lisa Stempniak, Sandy Stempniak, Paula (Robert) Henika, and Tom Stempniak. Brother of Eileen (the late Joe) Koza, and the late Louise (Frank) Koza, and Leo Stempniak. Son of the late Peter & Martha Stempniak.
Memorial gathering Saturday, November 6th, 2021 9:30am until the 10:00 am Funeral...
Michael Joseph Chavez
Oct 10, 2021
Age 71
Beloved husband of Pamela for 44 years. Loving step-father of Kenneth (Lesa) Becker. Grandfather of Stephanie Becker. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Mr. Chavez will be laid to rest at Great Lakes National Cemetery as a proud Navy Veteran on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 1:30pm.
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