John & Mildred Santeiu, Sr.
Founders
Santeiu Funeral Home was founded in 1936 on Burnett Street in Detroit by John N. Santeiu, Sr. (1911-1988) and his wife Mildred (1916-2007) when they moved to Michigan from Chicago. As was the custom of the time, funeral services were often conducted in the family’s home.
After 10 years in business with a storefront funeral home, John, Sr. fulfilled his dream of building his own funeral home.
The new facility was located on Tireman in Dearborn with much of the construction done by John and his brother George. This original facility in Dearborn was closed in 1977 upon the retirement of John, Sr.
John, Sr. had a distinguished record of service in his profession and in the civic and business life of his community. He served two terms on the Michigan State Board of Mortuary Science, was involved in the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, and served as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He was also very active in the Dearborn Lions Club, local politics, his church, and the Romanian community.
John & Mildred Santeiu, Sr.
Founders
Santeiu Funeral Home was founded in 1936 on Burnett Street in Detroit by John N. Santeiu, Sr. (1911-1988) and his wife Mildred (1916-2007) when they moved to Michigan from Chicago. As was the custom of the time, funeral services were often conducted in the family’s home.
After 10 years in business with a storefront funeral home, John, Sr. fulfilled his dream of building his own funeral home.
The new facility was located on Tireman in Dearborn with much of the construction done by John and his brother George. This original facility in Dearborn was closed in 1977 upon the retirement of John, Sr.
John, Sr. had a distinguished record of service in his profession and in the civic and business life of his community. He served two terms on the Michigan State Board of Mortuary Science, was involved in the National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, and served as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He was also very active in the Dearborn Lions Club, local politics, his church, and the Romanian community.
John N. Santeiu, Jr.
President - CFSP
John N. Santeiu, Jr. joined his father as a funeral director in 1959. He went on to earn a degree in Comparative Religion from Michigan State University, and later his wife Judy became a Mortuary Science licensee as well. John, Jr. has continued his father’s commitment to service through active community participation. Among his many credits are involvement with the Schoolcraft College Foundation, Garden City Hospital Development Committee, the Board of Trustees of Amerigard Health Services Corporation, the Board of the Crestwood Community Federal Credit Union, Garden City Downtown Development Authority and the Garden City Historical Museum.
John N. Santeiu, Jr.
President - CFSP
John N. Santeiu, Jr. joined his father as a funeral director in 1959. He went on to earn a degree in Comparative Religion from Michigan State University, and later his wife Judy became a Mortuary Science licensee as well. John, Jr. has continued his father’s commitment to service through active community participation. Among his many credits are involvement with the Schoolcraft College Foundation, Garden City Hospital Development Committee, the Board of Trustees of Amerigard Health Services Corporation, the Board of the Crestwood Community Federal Credit Union, Garden City Downtown Development Authority and the Garden City Historical Museum.
John N. Santeiu, III
Vice-President
John Santeiu, III became a Mortuary Science Licensee in 1985 and is currently vice president of the company. He has his Mortuary Science degree from Wayne State University, as well as an Associate Degree in Biology from Ferris State. He and his wife Elizabeth, an R.N., are both graduates of Divine Child High School. They have three children, Samantha, John IV and Keri. John enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, golf, and skiing. John III is a third generation Santeiu funeral director, and has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather with his involvement in the local community. His connections to various organizations, from participant and supporter to member or officer, include Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Schoolcraft College, Garden City Hospital, St. Dunstan Catholic Church, Garden City School Board, Ladywood High School, and University of Detroit Jesuit High School.
John N. Santeiu, III
Vice-President
John Santeiu, III became a Mortuary Science Licensee in 1985 and is currently vice president of the company. He has his Mortuary Science degree from Wayne State University, as well as an Associate Degree in Biology from Ferris State. He and his wife Elizabeth, an R.N., are both graduates of Divine Child High School. They have three children, Samantha, John IV and Keri. John enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, golf, and skiing. John III is a third generation Santeiu funeral director, and has followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather with his involvement in the local community. His connections to various organizations, from participant and supporter to member or officer, include Garden City Chamber of Commerce, Schoolcraft College, Garden City Hospital, St. Dunstan Catholic Church, Garden City School Board, Ladywood High School, and University of Detroit Jesuit High School.
Jacqueline Scheel
Funeral Director - CFSP
Jacqueline is a graduate of Wayne State University, where in 2003 she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science and is a licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Michigan. She has continued her professional education through many technical and managerial conferences and seminars.
In her spare time, Jacqueline keeps quite busy with her family and a number of community activities, such as Name that Tune, Trivia Night and her annual Blanket Bundle Project. She loves to travel, crochet and is a self-proclaimed "karaoke queen".
Jacqueline Scheel
Funeral Director - CFSP
Jacqueline is a graduate of Wayne State University, where in 2003 she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science and is a licensed as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Michigan. She has continued her professional education through many technical and managerial conferences and seminars.
In her spare time, Jacqueline keeps quite busy with her family and a number of community activities, such as Name that Tune, Trivia Night and her annual Blanket Bundle Project. She loves to travel, crochet and is a self-proclaimed "karaoke queen".
Brian Wrobel
Funeral Director
Brian Wrobel
Funeral Director
Chelsea Bantau
Funeral Director
Chelsea Bantau
Funeral Director
Anne Santeiu-Ellis
Pre-Need Counselor
Anne Santeiu-Ellis
Pre-Need Counselor
Stacey Oblak
Accounting
Stacey Oblak
Accounting
Diana Thomas
Secretary
Diana Thomas
Secretary
Amanda Corp
Insurance - VA Benefits - Thumbprint Jewelry
A Garden City resident her whole life, Amanda started working for the funeral home in 1999 as a receptionist. After graduating from Garden City High School, she went on to get her Associates of Arts from Schoolcraft College and continued to move up within the company. Now, Amanda assists our families with Insurance, whether it be just reporting the death for the family or taking a funeral home assignment to help pay for the funeral service. She also serves our Veterans and their families; and is available to call the VA as well as completing forms with the family.
Amanda enjoys spending time with her children; Madison, Gunnar, and Ryker. She loves history, singing, and watching and playing sports. She is also our Tiger enthusiast.
Amanda Corp
Insurance - VA Benefits - Thumbprint Jewelry
A Garden City resident her whole life, Amanda started working for the funeral home in 1999 as a receptionist. After graduating from Garden City High School, she went on to get her Associates of Arts from Schoolcraft College and continued to move up within the company. Now, Amanda assists our families with Insurance, whether it be just reporting the death for the family or taking a funeral home assignment to help pay for the funeral service. She also serves our Veterans and their families; and is available to call the VA as well as completing forms with the family.
Amanda enjoys spending time with her children; Madison, Gunnar, and Ryker. She loves history, singing, and watching and playing sports. She is also our Tiger enthusiast.
