Obituaries

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

Christine G. Plonka

Christine G. Plonka

Nov 16, 2022

PLONKA, CHRISTINE G. November 16, 2022. Beloved wife of Alvin. Dearest mother of Craig (Lisa). Loving grandma of Casey, Sawyer, and Nolan. Dear sister of Peter (Linda) Dabos. Dear sister-in-law of Kenneth Plonka, Art (Margaret) Plonka, and Cynthia (Dave) Kramarczyk. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights....

Charlene Mary Gorny

Charlene Mary Gorny

Nov 13, 2022

Charlene Mary Gorny passed away on Sunday, November 13, at the age of 74. Charlene was born on August 4, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Genevieve (nee Nowrocke) Kushnir. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Cody High School in 1966. 3 years after graduating, she married the love of her life, Bill, on August 16, 1969,...

Richard E. Wolkowicz

Richard E. Wolkowicz

Nov 9, 2022

WOLKOWICZ, RICHARD E. November 9, 2022. Beloved companion of Cindy. Dearest father of Andrew (Lacy). Loving brother of Elaine Hasty and Gerald Wolkowicz. Dear grandpa of Cheyenne and Kayla. Visitation Wednesday from 11:30 am - 2:00 pm with Funeral Service at 2:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Hts.

James Alan Gaspar

James Alan Gaspar

Nov 3, 2022

GASPAR, JAMES ALAN November 3, 2022 Beloved son of Gene and the late Nancy. Loving brother of Jonathan (Ginny), Robert, and Nancy (Mark) Morey. Dear uncle of Lindsey (Alex), Zachary (Lauren), Annie, and Kate. Great uncle to Hudson. James is also survived by many loving uncles, aunts, and cousins. A private service has been held. James passed away peacefully at...

Michele Marie Bosen

Michele Marie Bosen

Nov 2, 2022

BOSEN, MICHELE MARIE November 2, 2022 Cherished wife of Kelly. Adored mother of Mallary (Steve Stimmel), Alissa (Eric)Steven, Patrick (Hannah), and Olivia (Andrew McLean). Loving grandma of Rylee, Everly, Nathan, Aubrey, Reid, Clark, and Elliot. Dear sister of Patricia (Fred) Saims, Barb (Coyt) Osborne, Eddie Cousins, the late Larry Cousins, the late Janet (Bill) Charlton, and the late Jimmy Cousins....

Catherine Ann Raftery

Catherine Ann Raftery

Nov 2, 2022

RAFTERY, CATHERINE ANN November 2, 2022 Our dear mother Catherine “Katie” Raftery sadly passed away on November 2, 2022, at the age of 86. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and extended family who loved her dearly. She was predeceased by her husband; Robert, sons; Robert, Timothy, and...

Marion Louise Kyser

Marion Louise Kyser

Oct 31, 2022

Marion Gehrke Kyser sadly passed away October 31, 2022 at her residence in Novi, Michigan at the age of 100. She was born on August 4, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated in 1944 from the Nursing Program at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, and soon after joined the US Navy. As an Ensign, her assignment was plastic surgery where...

Rena V. Ayers

Rena V. Ayers

Oct 28, 2022

Ayers, Rena V. October 28, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband Clyde Ayers. Dearest mother of Mary Susan (the late Al) Kline, Deborah Lynn (David Nance), Dianna Joan (Rick) Matz, Karen Leah Boehringer, the late Dennis Michael, and the late Patricia Ann (Bruce) Murray. Beloved grammie of Robert Neil (Ashini) Whiteman, Christopher Dennis (Crystal Stewart) Cain, David Michael (Breanna...

Ilene Delores Melford

Ilene Delores Melford

Oct 28, 2022

MELFORD, ILENE DELORES. October 28, 2022. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Melford. Dearest sister of the late Janet Melford and the late Charles Jr. (the late Mary Ann) Melford. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. A private burial will be held. Because of Ilene’s passion for helping students, memorial donations will be sprinkled to Teachers and...

Gerald Cyrbok

Gerald Cyrbok

Oct 27, 2022

CYRBOK, GERALD “JERRY” October 27, 2022. Predeceased by his beautiful Michaeline (Krzeminski). Left with fondest memories of his son Geoffrey (Kelli) and daughter Jessica (Nick) Mosier, and grandchildren Kelsey, Kyra, and Craig. Memorial Visitation Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are encouraged...

Paul Nicholas Nuznov

Paul Nicholas Nuznov

Oct 24, 2022

Paul Nicholas Nuznov passed away on October 24, 2022, unexpectedly in his sleep. If Paul was not hanging out with his two beautiful daughters, Lily and Daisy, he was laughing and loving with his "smokin' hot" wife, Kelsey. Outside of being a loving and devoted husband and father, Paul loved to spend a beautiful weekend morning playing disc golf with...

Norman "Norm" Dennis Tavian

Norman "Norm" Dennis Tavian

Oct 22, 2022

Norman (Norm) Dennis Tavian 56, passed away on a warm and sunny afternoon of October 22nd, 2022 surrounded by his family in Canton, Michigan. Norm is survived by his loving wife Dawn (Dioguardi) Tavian and three children Stori Tavian, Mia Tavian and Joseph Tavian; his father and mother Armando Tavian and Elsa (Caucas) Tavian; and brothers Ronald Tavian and Paul...

Gerald A. Fantozzi

Gerald A. Fantozzi

Oct 22, 2022

FANTOZZI, GERALD A. October 22, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Veronica, and the late Edna. Dearest father of Julie (Chad) Hunter, Robin (Ron) Varney, Mark (Tamera) Morley, Donna Cameron, Sherry (Darren), Vickery, David Morley, Bill (Dierdre) Morley, Krista (Mike) Stephenson, and the late Mark (Tamera) Morley, and Donna Cameron. Loving Pa Jerry to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother...

Arthur Richard Kalem

Arthur Richard Kalem

Oct 20, 2022

KALEM, ARTHUR R. October 20, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Dearest father of Michael (Lisa), Suzanne (Harold) Sears, and the late Diane (the late Bill) Kwiecien. Loving Papa of Christopher (Jennifer), Michelle, Nicholas, Victoria, Heather, Renae, and Kaitlyn. A private service has been held. Memorial Donations are suggested to the Emily Ann Griffin Foundation.

Stanley Henry Thomas

Stanley Henry Thomas

Oct 17, 2022

THOMAS, STANLEY HENRY October 17, 2022 Loving father of Jason (Denise) and Patrick (Nicole). Cherished grandpa of Lauren, Rachel, Emma, Hanna, and Leia. Dear brother of Merle Jr. and the late Robert (June). Former husband of Susan Thomas. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate...

Dorothy Joann Goslin

Dorothy Joann Goslin

Oct 10, 2022

DOROTHY JOANN GOSLIN December 2, 1933 - October 10, 2022 Beloved wife of the late John “Jack”. Dearest mother of Jeffrey (Phyllis) Humphrey, Timothy (Kellie) & Colleen (Dave) Albright. Loving grandmother of Catherine, Paige, Trevor & Collin. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Cherished best friend of Arlene Fyffe. Dorothy was born December 2, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan...

Angeline Margaret Wlosinski

Angeline Margaret Wlosinski

Oct 5, 2022

WLOSINSKI, ANGELINE. April 28, 1938 – October 5, 2022. Beloved wife of Louis Wlosinski. Dearest mother of Karen Della Torre, Raymond (Barbara) Wlosinski, Michael (Cari) Wlosinski, and Janet (Larry) Graf. Loving grandmother to Jennifer Wrobel, Carly Graf Jimmy Graf, and the late Michael Wrobel. Great-grandmother to Mikayla Wrobel. Dear sister of the late Frank Dubiel. Angie is a graduate of...

Josephine Katherine Bobowski

Josephine Katherine Bobowski

Oct 2, 2022

Josephine Katherine Bobowski November 9, 1928 – October 2, 2022 Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mother of Lawrence (Connie), Christine (Rick) DeLaGarza, Marianne (Alan) Zundel, John (Cynthia), Rosemary (Edward) Zobeck, Joseph (Deborah), Katherine (James) Andrews, and the late David (Cathy). Loving grandma of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Mary Maliszewski, Nancy Hanley, Sonia...

Audrey Yvonne Ivy

Audrey Yvonne Ivy

Sep 28, 2022

Audrey Yvonne Ivy (Fargo) May 27, 1937. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Sheryl (the late John Jacques) Golden, Debra (Edward) Mroczka, Corinne (Mark) Capp, the late Darryl, Michele (Mike) Litak, and Gary (Kathy) Ivy. Dear Mother-in-Law of Charles Golden. Proud grandma of 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Beloved daughter of the late Norman Fargo and Leona...

Joyce Mitra

Joyce Mitra

Sep 23, 2022

MITRA, JOYCE. September 23, 2022. Beloved Wife of the late Johnny. Dearest mother of Jennifer (Pete) Perniciaro, Jeanette (Jess) Farris, and Joe (Margaret). Loving grandma of Kimberly, Douglas, Jessica, Jenelle, Katherine Rose, Erik, and great-grandma of Jacob, Michael, Scott Michael, and Emma J. Dear sister of Eileen Gretkierewicz, Donna Soval, and the late Marjory Wallace, and Rosemary DeVore. Visitation Thursday...