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Phyllis Kinnell

Phyllis Kinnell

Jan 28, 2022

Phyllis was born to Russel and Edna VanBuhler and grew up in Belleville, MI. She has 9 siblings and a very large extended family who continue to gather each year for a family reunion, COVID being the only interruption in over 60 years. In May of 1950, Phyllis married her late husband William Kinnell. The two of them carried...

Michael Allen Dowidait

Michael Allen Dowidait

Jan 28, 2022

Michael Allen Dowidait, beloved brother of Roger (Heidi) Dowidait, Ami (Jerry) Seal, and loving uncle of Maizi, Zane, and Cassidy Seal, has passed away peacefully at the age of 55.

Michael was a graduate of Garden City East High School in 1984, where he won the Presidential Fitness Award, and enjoyed walking across the street to Villa...

Eric Pawlos

Eric Pawlos

Jan 27, 2022

Age 60

Beloved husband of Sue. Dear son of the late Sylvia Baker and the late Raymond Pawlos, and stepson of Arthur Baker; Dear brother-in-law of Lawrence and Patricia Simota, and uncle of Jason Simota. Stepbrother of Julie (Victor) Rosinski, Daniel (Lisa) Baker, Mark (Julie) Baker, Cynthia (Dr. John) Eckenrode, and Michelle (Frank) Noonan.

Eric...

Robert 'Robb' Clarkson

Robert 'Robb' Clarkson

Jan 26, 2022

Age 76

Loving Partner of Alfonso Bolonga for 36 years. Dear son of the late Ray and Jean. Brother of John (Elaine) Clarkson. Uncle of Kristina Clarkson. Great uncle of Tatum. Cousin of Janice (Lee) Wynn, Charlene (Don) and families. Second father to Jesse. Second grandfather of Jesse Jr. and Lilly Grace. Robb was a lifetime honorary...

Philip James Stapleton

Philip James Stapleton

Jan 26, 2022

Age 36

Beloved Husband of Krista for 11 years. Loving daddy of Ashlynn, Colton, Weston, Emmylou, Adalida, and Evalene. Beloved son of David (Peggy) and Michele. Dearest brother of Stephen (Ariel) and the late David. Adored brother-in-law of Andrea. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other family...

Nancy Caroline Hembrough

Nancy Caroline Hembrough

Jan 26, 2022

Nancy Hembrough. Loving wife of Harold. Dear mother of Tammy (Phil) Jablonski, Elizabeth Zygner, William (Denise) Rohler, Lisa (David) Suarez, and Jennifer (Todd) Rush. Loving grandmother of 16 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at Dearborn Christian Fellowship, 21360 Donaldson Street, Dearborn, MI 48124 on Saturday, February 19,...

Kimberly Ann Collier

Kimberly Ann Collier

Jan 25, 2022

Age 52

Beloved mother of James (Kendra White). Loving grandmother of Harper and Evelyn. Dear daughter of Gloria and the late Fred Biggs. Sister of Kelly Bergman and Fred Biggs Jr. Aunt of Phillip, Paige, Dustin, Skyler, Bailey, and Collin. Great aunt of Oren, Aleah, Lucas, Coralynn and Ivey.

Visitation Monday 2 pm – 7...

Evelyn Boettger

Evelyn Boettger

Jan 25, 2022

Evelyn Boettger. Beloved wife of the late Karl. Dear mother of Jim (Jackie), John (Sheri), Sue (John) Fitzmaurice, Ed (Michelle), and Tom (Mary). Loving sister of Dave (Joan) Ramm. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm with a...

Christine 'Nee Nee' Galvan

Christine 'Nee Nee' Galvan

Jan 24, 2022

Age 83

Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Tina Roberts and the late Lee Galvan. Cherished grandmother of Marissa (Kevin) King, Justin (Heather) Roberts and Mikey Roberts. Adored great-grandmother of Kaleb, Xavier, Nora and Cecilia. Dear sister of Loretta Sitek.

Memorial visiting Friday, February 4, 2022, 2 pm until the 6 pm...

Virginia Czuj

Virginia Czuj

Jan 24, 2022

Age 93

Beloved wife of Stanley for 72 wonderful years. Dear mother of Mark (Susan) and the late Stanley David, and Barbara Eilene. Loving grandmother of Patrick, Christopher, and David. Great grandmother of 8. Sister of Phyllis, Terry, Richard, and Jerry.

Visitation Sunday 4 pm - 7 pm with a 6 pm Rosary at the...

Howard C. Hensley

Howard C. Hensley

Jan 22, 2022

Age 96

Beloved husband of the late Millie. Dear brother of Helen Durham and Duane (Val) Durham. Uncle of Denise (Terry) Augevine, Jim (Brenda) Durham, David (Debbie) Durham, Julie Houlka, Debbie Durham, Rick (Debbie) Durham, Debbie (Dan) Parks, and Lorie (Bill) Brokenshire.

Visitation Wednesday 3 pm - 7 pm. Funeral Service Thursday 10 am at...

Claude Gilbert

Claude Gilbert

Jan 22, 2022

Age 90.

Beloved husband of the late Janice.  Loving father of Lisa (Joe) Hicks and Pamela (Sean) Harris.  Cherished grandfather of Austin Harris.  Adored great-grandfather of Autumn Harris.  He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation Sunday 12 pm until time of funeral 2 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son...

Lawrence Richard Clendening

Lawrence Richard Clendening

Jan 21, 2022

Larry was raised in Garden City. In early life he stood out amongst his siblings and peers as an excellent athlete. His most favored sports were football and hockey. His most notable early job was being a railroad man, yet another recognizable aspect of his physicality that took him to places many had not gone before. He helped build...

Larry Leung

Larry Leung

Jan 21, 2022

Age 93.

Beloved husband of the late Rosa. Loving dad of Kennie (Steve) Brenner and Clarence. Cherished grandpa of Daniel (Elaine) Brenner, Cole (Heather Held) Brenner, and Dylan (Sydney Yochum) Brenner. Adored great grandfather of Jase Brenner, Oliver Brenner, Eliana Brenner, and Penelope Brenner. He was very dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Visitation...

Loretta 'Kay' Reynolds

Loretta 'Kay' Reynolds

Jan 21, 2022

Age 82.

Beloved wife of the late Virgil. Loving mother of David (Karen) Terflinger, Laurie (Joe) Emery, and the late Donald Terflinger, Sue Lindsay and Eilene Segasser. Dearest mother-in-law of Gary Lindsay and John Segasser. Cherished grandmother of Tim (Kara), Ellen (Jeff), David (Renae), Paul (Nicole), Heather (Derek), Renee (Chris), Dayna (Nicole), Kayla (Issac), Owen (Emily), Jenna,...

Louise Anna Kouri

Louise Anna Kouri

Jan 21, 2022

Age 91

Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Sr.  Loving mother of Raymond Jr., Veronica (Kirk) Mosier, Anna (Joseph) Klocko, Marianna Reed, Al (Delores), Mary (Dan) Sharyko, Christina Thumma, and the late Victoria, Francis, Catherine, Dorothy, Anthony, Sister Bernadette SSF, and Rita.  Dear mother-in-law of Penny.  Cherished grandmother of Veronica (Keith) Hayes, Christopher (Crystal) Kouri, Josh...

Arleen Julia Zalewski

Arleen Julia Zalewski

Jan 21, 2022

Arleen J. Zalewski. Age 72. Arleen passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Raymond for 51 years. Dear mother of Jennifer (Jeff) Johnson, Julie (Brent) Friese and Raymond Jr. Loving Busia of Cameron, Vivian, Stella and Clark. Dear sister of Edwin (Anne) Stawicki, Lorraine (Michael) Pelc and Norbert (Suzie) Stawicki. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January...

Paul Steven Valyasek

Paul Steven Valyasek

Jan 20, 2022

Age 63.

Beloved husband of the late Kimberly. Dear son of the late Paul and Virginia. Adored brother of Mark (Cynthia) and the late Sandra (John) Stalker and David A. Valyasek. Dearest brother-in-law of Cecilia. Treasured uncle of Dianne, John, Sarah, Josh, and Amanda.

Visitation Thursday 2-7pm with the Funeral Service Friday 11:30am at the...

Helen Julia Kowalski

Helen Julia Kowalski

Jan 20, 2022

Helen J. Kowalski of Dearborn. Age 90, also known as Helen Julia Kowalski Jr., passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Dear daughter of Andrew and Helen Kowalski. Helen was a life long resident of Dearborn. She worked for the City of Dearborn in the Dearborn School System. She was a 20 year resident of Henry Ford Village. She...

Antonio 'Tony' Giacchina

Antonio 'Tony' Giacchina

Jan 20, 2022

Age 93.

Beloved husband of the late Delores for 52 years. Loving father of Dale (Sherell), Bryon, Lisa (Michael) Tague, and Holly (Ronald, Jr.) Rash. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Ashley), Megan (Ogom), Brandon (Brittney), Sheylyn (Justin), Kevin (Krystal), Bryon 'Anthony', Owen, Noelle and Tripp. Caring great grandfather of 12, with another baby girl due in June 2022....

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