Obituaries

Honoring Lives and Memories - Obituaries for Families in Dearborn Heights, MI

John P. Rashid

John P. Rashid

Apr 11, 2023

John Philip Rashid was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 10, 1951 to Judge Joseph G. Rashid and Ann Louise (Malane) Rashid. John died in Allen Park, Michigan surrounded by loved ones on April 11, 2023. A Catholic educator in every respect, John served in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit as a teacher, principal, and associate superintendent. While...

Larry Litrich

Larry Litrich

Apr 9, 2023

LITRICH, LARRY. January 24, 1951 - April 9, 2023, Dearborn Heights resident for over 30 years- now Commerce Twp. Beloved husband of Carol. Dearest father of Leslee (Jeremy) Poegel. Loving papa of Ava and Carson. Loving brother of Garry Ann and Melvin. Larry is a Marine, Two time Purple Heart recipient. He did three tours in Vietnam. He retired from...

Alphonse "Al" Leo Joseph Kumor

Alphonse "Al" Leo Joseph Kumor

Apr 8, 2023

CLICK HERE TO LIVESTREAM AL'S FUNERAL MASS Alphonse Leo Joseph Kumor, aka Al Kumor, aka Alphonse Joseph Kumor, aka Okie (fill in your special name for him here) was born on October 15, 1923 in Detroit Michigan. On Saturday April 8, 2023 he peacefully exited this world and entered into the next at age 99 ½. He attended St Stephens...

Walter B. Dombrowski

Walter B. Dombrowski

Apr 8, 2023

DOMBROWSKI, Walter B. April 8, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Dearest father of John (Kathleen) and Mary Jane (Michael) Pyzik. Loving Pop-Pop of Matthew (Danielle), Steven, A.J. (Sarah), Nicholas, and Julia. Great-grandpa of Ava, Ethan, and Grace. Dear brother of the late Chester and Eugene. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 11th, from 2-8 pm with Rosary...

Anna L. Mcwhirter

Anna L. Mcwhirter

Apr 8, 2023

McWhirter, Anna Lee. April 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James. Dearest mother of Annamaria, Delitha “Dee”, Sherry Lynn, Wendy Gay, James Andrew. Loving grandma of 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-great-grandchild, and 3 honorary grandchildren. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Elizabeth Anne Ramirez

Elizabeth Anne Ramirez

Apr 6, 2023

RAMIREZ, ELIZABETH ANNE. April 6, 2023. Loving daughter of Paul and Virginia Leonard. Dearest sister of Alexandra (Mohamed) Allie, Georgiana (Sameer) Berry. Treasured aunt to Osman Allie (6), Zosia Berry (4), and Maira Allie (4). Visitation Wednesday from 2-8 pm with Scripture Service at 5 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home. Instate Thursday at 10:30 am at St. Alphonsus-St. Clement...

Frances Mary Robinson

Frances Mary Robinson

Mar 31, 2023

ROBINSON, FRANCES M. March 31, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Winston. Dearest mother of Rita Robinson, John (Marie) Robinson, Ruth (Jeff) Feeley, Jane (Keith) Osborne, and Anthony (Janine) Robinson.Loving grandmother of Anthony Osborne, Joshua Osborne, Steven Zelmanski, Lisa Zelmanski, Joseph Zelmanski, Mary Zelmanski, Nicholas Feeley, Benjamin Feeley, Adam Robinson, and Anna Klein. Great grandma of 9 and one on...

Enrico Elio Bisaro

Enrico Elio Bisaro

Mar 20, 2023

BISARO, ENRICO ELIO March 20, 2023 Born in Detroit in 1930. Died peacefully at 92 years old. Beloved husband of Florence for nearly 65 years. Dearest father of Daniel (Kathleen), Lori Sundberg, and Allan. Cherished Nono of Ryan, Amanda (Adam), Katie, Scott, Adam, Arin, Jessica (Chris), and Nicholas. Loving Great-Nono of Levi. Dear brother of Nevis, Robert Bisaro, and the...

Ronald Nerkowski

Ronald Nerkowski

Mar 13, 2023

NERKOWSKI, RONALD. March 13, 2023. Beloved father of Mark. Dearest grandpa of Addison. Loving brother of Judy (Tom) Cach, Kenny, Susan, Cheryl Ward, Robert, Donald (Mairy), Anthony, Richard (Jenny), the late Ronald, Larry, Dennis and Joe. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date, check back for details.

Jacqueline M. Manick

Jacqueline M. Manick

Mar 12, 2023

MANICK, JACQUELINE M. “JACKIE” March 12, 2023 Beloved mother of Karen (Ricky) Korona and Kimberly Manick. Cherished grandma of Stasiu and Sophie. Also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Sophia Baker. Memorial Visitation Friday, May 19th, 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Joseph R. Raniszewski

Joseph R. Raniszewski

Mar 6, 2023

RANISZEWSKI, JOSEPH R. March 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Ilene. Dearest father of Dawn Gabrielson (Paul Oliver) and Colleen (Ed) Garcia and Joseph Nieporte. Loving grandpa of Lauryn (Bradley) Gabrielson, Jacob Gabrielson, Kayla (Davontay) Garcia, and Brianna Garcia. Loving brother of James Raniszewski, Robert Raniszewski, Joanne Buda. Visitation Wednesday from 1- 5 pm with Funeral Service at 5 pm at...

Donna Jeffery

Donna Jeffery

Mar 6, 2023

Donna Strang Jeffery: June 4, 1921 - March 6, 2023 Donna Strang Jeffery passed away at home at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Jeffery, and her daughter, Carole Anne Wyatt Petty. Donna is survived by her son Richard Dean Wyatt (Janice), daughter Barbara Louise Wyatt Marciw (Myron), daughter Laurie Jo Jeffery,...

Stanislaw Jan Kozera

Stanislaw Jan Kozera

Mar 4, 2023

KOZERA, STANISLAW JAN March 4, 2023 Beloved husband of Janina. Memorial Visitation Friday, March 24th, 10:00 am at St. Linus Church, 6466 N. Evangeline, Dearborn Heights, until time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 am.

Mary Ann Tucker

Mary Ann Tucker

Mar 4, 2023

TUCKER, MARY ANN, March 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Dearest mother of Mary Bieniasz, Josephine (Thomas Heidtke) Tucker, William (Laura) Tucker, Patricia Ann (Mark Grab) Tucker, Thomas M. Tucker, James Tucker, and the late Peter Tucker. Loving grandma of Deanna, Tyler, Spencer, Alex, Britini, Brendon, Bradlee, Bryan, Rio, and Chase. Great grandma of Milo, Bowen, Aliyah,...

Clarence William Harvey

Clarence William Harvey

Feb 27, 2023

Lt. Colonel Clarence William Harvey June 5, 1936 - February 27, 2023 Beloved husband of Lois. Dearest father of Rae Lynn Harvey, David (Darlene) Harvey, and Scott (Denise) Harvey. Cherished grandpa of Matthew, Tyler, Xavier, Taylor, Joshua (Kayla), Logan, Trent, and the late Brandon. Loving great-grandpa of Ava, Mason, Noah, Addison, Arlo, and Oaklynn. Dear brother of Donald (the late...

James "Jim" John Lukas

James "Jim" John Lukas

Feb 19, 2023

James "Jim" John Lukas January 22, 1949 – February 19, 2023 Beloved husband of Judy. Dearest father of Michele and Kevin (Rachel). Cherished Papa of Jack, Dominic, Johnny, and Ezra. Dear brother of Janice (Gerald) Novak, Michael (Cindy), Marlene, and Maryann (Bill) Locricchio. Also, survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and his puppy, Rusty. A Celebration of Jim's Life will...

Dolores Alice Schimeck

Dolores Alice Schimeck

Feb 19, 2023

DOLORES ALICE SCHIMECK February 19, 2023 Heaven gained another angel on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Dolores was born in Detroit on January 18, 1937. She attended St Casimir High School and was a long-time parishioner of St Christopher's Parish. She is survived by her children Sue Burke & John Schimeck; Grandchildren (Kerri Cash, Ryan Burke, Casey Schimeck & Kyle Schimeck),...

Lloyd Allen Hanton

Lloyd Allen Hanton

Feb 18, 2023

Lloyd A. Hanton 2/17/1940 – 2/18/2023 Celebration of Life Service held at The Salvation Army Dearborn Heights Citadel 26700 W. Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 On Saturday, March 11, 2023 Visitation at 10:00 AM Celebration of Life Service is at 11:30 AM Refreshments to follow. The service will be Live streamed on the Dearborn Heights Salvation Army facebook page....

Marylou Fera

Marylou Fera

Feb 10, 2023

On February 10, 2023, we lost another cousin. I received a 6:30 am phone call that Mary Lou had passed away this morning, collapsing while getting ready to shower and passing almost instantly. I became her Guardian in 2008 and she has lived in a group home, very happily, for the past several years. She and I went to church...

Shirley Pauline Wieleba

Shirley Pauline Wieleba

Feb 8, 2023

WIELEBA, SHIRLEY PAULINE February 8, 2023 Beloved Wife of the late Emil for 72 years. Loving Mom of Sr. Karen Anne OSF, Amy Wieleba, and Julie (Gerald) Wieleba-Milkie. Dearest sister of the late Robert (the late Edith) Schleif. Visitation Thursday, February 16th, 2-8 pm with a Scripture Service at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...