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Patricia Ann Troschinetz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Henry John Lemmens

Henry John Lemmens

Dec 30, 2021

Henry John Lemmens . Henry passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Beloved husband of Beverly. Dear father of Dr. Dawn N. (Sam) Rosser. Loving brother of Gerard (Annie Meyssen) Lemmens, Adriaan "Leon" (Gertrude DuPont) Lemmens and Jos (Greetje Speelman) Lemmens. Dear papa of Eric, Cassidy, Jude and Eden. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Belgium. Henry...

Richard 'Rick' Price

Richard 'Rick' Price

Dec 30, 2021

Age 65.

Devoted father of Victoria 'Tory' and Alex Price. Beloved son of the late James and Mildred Price. Loving brother of James (Judy) Price, Kathy Giles, and the late Daniel Price. Dear brother-in-law of Fran Price. Adored uncle of Bronson (April) Giles, April (Neal) Anderson, Amanda Corp, and the late Adam Price. Cherished great-uncle of Connor...

Jeffrey Roland Fortman

Jeffrey Roland Fortman

Dec 30, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Roland Fortman, of Inkster, Michigan passed away Thursday morning December 30 th , 2021, unexpectedly at home.

Mr. Fortman was born in Westfield NY on September 26 th , 1974, the son of the late John Richard & Cecelia Rose (Skowronsky) Fortman.

Surviving is his wife Heather (Barnes) Fortman, his son Liam Savage,...

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