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Funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko

The Detroit News
Rev. Paul Ballien looks down during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Rev. Paul Ballien looks down during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Funeral directors Todd Boleski, left, and Scott Boleski cover the casket during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich on Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Funeral directors Todd Boleski, left, and Scott Boleski cover the casket during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich on Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Funeral Director Scott Boleski, left, and Dearborn Heights police officers bring the casket to the front of the church during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who had been mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Funeral Director Scott Boleski, left, and Dearborn Heights police officers bring the casket to the front of the church during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who had been mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Ann Paletko, right, wipes her cheek during the funeral for her father, Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko, at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who had been mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Ann Paletko, right, wipes her cheek during the funeral for her father, Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko, at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who had been mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
People attend the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
People attend the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Ann Paletko, right, looks on during the funeral for her father, Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko, at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Ann Paletko, right, looks on during the funeral for her father, Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko, at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights, Mich on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
A picture of Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko and his daughter, Ann Paletko, at the funeral for Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
A picture of Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko and his daughter, Ann Paletko, at the funeral for Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Former Dearborn Heights Police Chief Lee Gavin rests his head during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Former Dearborn Heights Police Chief Lee Gavin rests his head during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Dearborn Heights Director of Human Resources Elisabeth Perry speaks during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Dearborn Heights Director of Human Resources Elisabeth Perry speaks during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Rev. Paul Ballien raises a chalice during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Rev. Paul Ballien raises a chalice during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
The funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
The funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Funeral Director Scott Boleski leads the casket out during the funeral for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Funeral Director Scott Boleski leads the casket out during the funeral for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Ann Paletko looks on as her father’s casket is put in a hearse during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Ann Paletko looks on as her father’s casket is put in a hearse during the funeral service for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News
Members of the Dearborn Heights Police Department Honor Guard bring the casket to the hearse during the funeral for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Members of the Dearborn Heights Police Department Honor Guard bring the casket to the hearse during the funeral for Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko at St. Linus Church in Dearborn Heights on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. Paletko, who was the mayor since 2004, died from COVID-19 last week.
Nic Antaya, Special To The Detroit News