Obituaries
Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Dearborn Heights, MI
Carole Jean Waligorski
Apr 29, 2026
Carole Jean Waligorski, October 14, 1945 – April 29, 2026. Carole Jean Waligorski, a lifelong Michigan resident, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Dearborn Heights at the age of 80. She was born on October 14, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Edward and Julia Orlowski. Carole was the beloved wife of the late Leo Ahern and the...
Darline Anne Lis-Haddon
Apr 22, 2026
Darline Anne Lis-Haddon, 61 of Southfield, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord two days before her 62nd birthday on April 24, 2026. Darline was born to Walter and Zofia Lis on April 24, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan.
Beloved Wife of the late Garret Haddon, and Mother to Garret (Jennifer) Haddon II. Loving Grandmother (Babci) to Zoe and Hannah Haddon....
James "Jim" A. Hilf
May 7, 2026
Jim Hilf, age 70, of Romulus, MI, passed away on May 7, 2026, after a long, courageous, battle with cancer. Born on March 29, 1956, to Robert and Nancy Hilf in Canton, OH; Jim was known for his quick laugh, generosity, and his passion for NASCAR and horse racing.
Jim was never afraid to try new jobs and worked as a...
Sharon Lynn Gorman
Apr 15, 2026
Sharon Lynn Gorman (nee Geisinger) April 15, 2026, age 70, of Dearborn. Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born in Royal Oak, Michigan to May and Edwin Geisinger on January 25, 1956. She was the fifth of eleven children. She attended Dearborn St. Alphonsus for 12 years, graduating in 1974. After graduation she attended Michigan State...
Thomas Michael Krizmanich
Apr 3, 2026
Beloved husband to Diane for 50 years and together for 55 amazing years. Father to two beautiful children, the late Kristy (Tony) and Tommy (Tonya). Loving Papa to Abby, Ryder, Chloe, Ben, Scarlett and Declan. Dear brother of the Late Teresa (Dan), Diane (Joe), James (Janie), John (Colleen), and Marty. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Tom proudly worked at...
Debra Jean Brady
Mar 29, 2026
Debra Jean Brady (affectionately known as Debbie) was born September 20th, 1957 and passed away at the age of 68 on March 29th, 2026, surrounded by family and so much love.
For Debbie, family (both blood and chosen) meant the world to her. With her best friend and love of her life, Aaron, by her side, they built a beautiful life...
Dolores J. Mercurio
Mar 27, 2026
Dolores J. Mercurio, passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Mercurio for 72 years. Cherished mother of Kathy (Greg) Dabkowski, Therese (Jasper) Fodera, and the late Frances Mercurio (former spouse Chuck Greenwell). Loving Grandma to Joe, Scott, Lauren, Jackie, Colette, and Allison. Great-grandma (Gigi) of Dominic, Dino, Giovanni, Maxine,...
Laquita Ann Caron
Mar 21, 2026
Laquita Ann Caron, March 21, 2026. Beloved wife of late Jean-Louis Caron. She was the dearest mother of John-Paul (the late Laura) Caron, Michael Caron, Charlotte (William Orlewicz), Renee (the late David) Schuit, Simone (Tarek Kazbour), and the late Pierre (Suzanne). She was the loving Meme to Danyelle (Bruce) Wilson, Andrew Caron, Nicholas Caron, William (Victoria) Orlewicz, Kristina (Michael) Moran,...
Levi Pacheco
Mar 20, 2026
June 8, 1964 – March 20, 2026
Loving father of Clarissa (Eduardo) Castillo, Nydia (Tony) Gomez, and Joanna Pacheco. Cherished grandpa of Destiny, Tyina, Benjamin, Tiana, Tatiana, Dannie, Mateo, and Anais.
Visitation Monday, March 30th, 12:00 pm until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.
Burl Guy Hays
Mar 19, 2026
Burl Guy Hays, 79, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on March 19, 2026, at home surrounded by family after a battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma.
Burl was born on September 22, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia to Wanda and Guy Hays. He is survived by his wife, Tina Hays, daughter, Lisa (Robert) Novak, son Stuart (Maria) Hays, stepson Matthew (Marti) Varga,...
David Stanley Morris
Mar 13, 2026
David “Dave” Stanley Morris, born February 25, 1954, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 13, 2026.
Dave was the devoted husband of June, with whom he shared 47 loving years of marriage. Together, they built a life centered on family, faith, and community.
Dave worked for many years as an auto worker at Ford Motor Company. Following his retirement,...
Lawrence Frank Franchek
Mar 8, 2026
January 24, 1942 – March 8, 2026
Beloved son of the late Frank and Lillian. Dear brother of the late Ray (Sharon). Dearest uncle of Mike, Rob (Heather), Beth (Andrei) Komolov, and great-uncle of Gage and Chase.
Instate Friday 10:00 am at St. Linus Church, 6466 N. Evangeline, Dearborn Heights, until the Funeral Mass at 10:30 am.
Christine Mary Gladki
Feb 26, 2026
January 21, 1954 - February 26, 2026.
Beloved wife of Gary. Cherished mother of Tina and Jason. Dearest sister of Janina (the late Amando) Jayme, Cindy (Dave) Otremba, and Ilene (the late Robert) Madden. Dear sister-in-law of Elizabeth (Jim) Florence, Karen (Rodney) Kuncho, Greg (Connie) Gladki, and the late Kathy Hansen. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm...
Peggy Zastrow
Feb 26, 2026
Peggy was the beloved wife of Charles Zastrow and the proud, devoted mother of Nicholas Zastrow (Rouba) and Erin Gregory. She was a loving and joyful Nana to Jude Biggs and Binyameen Zastrow, and a treasured Great-Nana to August. Peggy was the dear sister of Stanley (Sharon) Kley, Jacqueline Day (the late Russell Day), and the late Louis Kley.
Family was...
Frances Chronicle
Feb 23, 2026
Frances Chronicle, lovingly known as “Franny,” passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, at the remarkable age of 101, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and devotion to family.Born on November 6, 1924, Frances lived a full and beautiful life defined by hard work, generosity, and an artistic spirit. She married the love of her life, James Chronicle, on...
Carolyn L Clay
Feb 21, 2026
Carolyn L Clay. Loving mother of Michael, Christopher, and Patrick. Private Service has taken place.
Patricia Ann Doody
Feb 21, 2026
August 19, 1934 – February 21, 2026
Patricia Ann Doody, born August 19, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, to George and Ann McColl, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Patricia shared 71 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Rick. She was a vibrant and social woman who truly enjoyed life—especially music, dining out,...
Dennis Michael Polak
Feb 18, 2026
October 11, 1953 - February 18, 2026
Dennis M. Polak of Plymouth, Michigan passed away February 18 at the age of 72. He was born October 11, 1953 in Detroit, MI, the only child of Bennie and Alice Polak.
Dennis attended the University of Detroit earning his BA in 1975. He went on to earn his MA from Wayne State University in...
Frances Ann Mercurio
Feb 15, 2026
Frances Ann Mercurio passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 72, following a courageous year-and-a-half battle with stage 4 breast cancer. Born in Detroit on November 12, 1953, Fran was the beloved second daughter of Dolores and the late Joseph Mercurio.
Fran was the loving and dedicated mother of Joseph and Scott (Heather) Greenwell, and former spouse of...
Dennis David Basharrah "Denny Bartel"
Feb 13, 2026
Dennis "Denny" David Basharrah is the beloved husband of Marie. Devoted father of Gina (Bob) Gilligan, Sherri Switala, and Vince (Jamie) Basharrah. Loving PaPa of Alex, Andrea, Owen, Carter, and Violet. Dear son of the late Joseph and Olive, and cherished brother of the late Ronald.
A gifted musician for over 70 years, he shared his remarkable talent on the guitar...
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