Obituaries

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

Delores Munoz

Delores Munoz

Jul 6, 2020

Delores Munoz (nee, Ryba), 86, of Detroit and Redford Township, passed away on July 6, 2020, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony, her brothers Peter, Frank and Edward, and her sister Rosalie. Her passing is mourned by her six children: Tony (Josie) Munoz; Kathy (Roy) Olivier; Cynthia Munoz; Barbara (Roy) Jeffery; Michael (Dawn)...

Phyllis J. Fox

Phyllis J. Fox

Jul 5, 2020

FOX, PHYLLIS J. July 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Randy. Dearest mother of Duane Keene, Christina (Kyle) Karawan and Randall Fox, and the late Tisha Cowles. Loving grandma of Jessica, Anthony, Ariella, Meri, and Olivia. Dear sister of Evelyn, the late Basil Jr, Dennis, Lyndia, Elmer, and Willie. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am-1:00 pm at Stanley...

Theodore A. Separa

Theodore A. Separa

Jul 4, 2020

SEPARA, THEODORE A. July 4, 2020. Beloved husband of Christine. Dearest father of Lisa (John) Fleury and Laura Separa. Loving grandpa of Misha, Annabelle, Maya, James, Megan, Sunday, and the late Andy. Great-grandpa of Kailyn. Instate Thursday 11:30 am at St. Barbara Church until time of Mass at 12:30 pm. Social distancing will be observed and masks are required for...

Sharyl A. Zelman

Sharyl A. Zelman

Jul 3, 2020

Zelman, Sharyl A. July 3, 2020. Beloved wife of Michael. Dearest mother of Matthew (Kristie Stocker) Zelman and Eric (Miranda) Zelman. Loving grandma of Ezra and Maddox. During the last few decades, Sharyl had 2 primary careers. The first was as the tireless supporter of the three Zelman Boys' sports habits. She was the ultimate Hockey Mom and Baseball Mom...

Greg J. Belback

Greg J. Belback

Jul 2, 2020

BELBACK, GREG J. July 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Diane. Dearest father of James Belback and Jennifer (Jason) Dreger. Loving Papa of Olivia and Sophia. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Joanne M. Churchvara

Joanne M. Churchvara

Jun 26, 2020

Joanne Churchvara, beloved mother, wife, and aunt passed away on June 26, 2020. Daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor Vernagus. Dear sister to Joseph Jr. Joanne is survived by her children David, Lynn, (Julia), and Kristi. Joanne was born July 21, 1941, in Detroit Michigan. She married her loving husband Thomas of 50 years on November 11, 1961. Joanne...

Diane M. Michlony

Diane M. Michlony

Jun 25, 2020

MICHLONY, DIANE M. June 25, 2020, Loving mother of Katlyn. Precious daughter of the late Edward and Stella Michlony. Dear sister of Debbie (Jim) Watt, Tim (Sue) Michlony, the late Larry Michlony, and Donna Poma. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Tuesday at 9:30...

Irene C. Andrews

Irene C. Andrews

Jun 23, 2020

ANDREWS, IRENE C. (nee Kendra) June 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Dearest mother of Laura (Edward) Hodder, and Diane (Michael) LaDouce. Loving grandma of Julie James, and Anthony, .great grandma of Trevor, Nicole, Alexander, and RaeAnn, great great grandma of Leo. Visitation Friday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Saturday...

Virginia K. Kay

Virginia K. Kay

Jun 22, 2020

KAY, VIRGINIA K. June 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of Kathy (Jim) Olbrich, Patti (Rick) McMahon, John “Jack” (Barbara). Loving grandma of 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Carole Jones. Preceded in death by her great-grandson David McMahon. Visitation Friday 9:00-10:30 am at The Salvation Army Dearborn Heights Citadel, 26700 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Joedee A. Kilgore

Joedee A. Kilgore

Jun 21, 2020

KILGORE, JOEDEE A. (nee Zajac) January 21, 1951-June 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kilgore. Dearest mother of RJay Blak (Robyn), and Rhett (Hillary) Kilgore. Loving grandma of Jack. Precious daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores Zajac. Dear sister of Darlene (George) Olson, Anna Fulton, Stanley Zajac, the late David Zajac, and Joseph Zajac. JoeDee will be...

G. Johnny Tanchick Iii

G. Johnny Tanchick Iii

Jun 20, 2020

TANCHICK, G. JOHNNY III, June 20, 2020. Husband of Beverly. Dearest father of Celia and Ramie. Loving grandpa of Emeri. Dear brother of Cindy Sharpe. Loving uncle to Dale Sharpe Jr. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Private services will be held.

Stephen P. Wimsatt

Stephen P. Wimsatt

Jun 19, 2020

WIMSATT, STEPHEN P. June 19, 2020. Beloved husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Kelli (Chris) Byars and the late Christopher. Cherished son of the late Daniel and Joyce. Dearest brother of David (Annette), Tim, Liz (Art) Stanley, Margaret (Dale) Smokovitz, the late Dan, Chris, and Suzanne Hoffman. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 pm at Stanley...

Dolores Depa

Dolores Depa

Jun 19, 2020

DEPA, DOLORES, June 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Dearest mother of Sharon. Private Burial will take place.

Melinda M. Rivera

Melinda M. Rivera

Jun 19, 2020

RIVERA, MELINDA M. June 19, 2020. Beloved wife of Ruben. Dearest mother of Michael (Nicole), Alan (Kimberly), Dorian (Elvira), and Krystal. Loving grandma of Emma, Dominic, Colten, and Greysen. Dear sister of Ralph Garza, Ruben Garza and the late Henry Garza. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 am at...

Carmen R. Lungaro Gatt

Carmen R. Lungaro Gatt

Jun 17, 2020

LUNGARO GATT, CARMEN R. June 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Lungaro and Savior Gatt. Dearest mother of Ronny (Barbara) Lungaro, Michael (Karen) Lungaro, and Patrick (Michelle) Lungaro. Loving grandma of Shawn, Courtney, Dena, Emily and great-grandma of Dominic and Morgan. Dear sister of many brothers and sisters living and deceased. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews....

Kristin "Kristy" Marie Krizmanich-Conniff, M.D.

Kristin "Kristy" Marie Krizmanich-Conniff, M.D.

Jun 14, 2020

Kristin Marie Krizmanich-Conniff M.D. This is a moment when life’s plan just feels wrong. Where the hours, minutes and seconds should be rewound. Where the sun shouldn’t be able to set with a husband holding his wife’s hand, saying goodbye to a life so precious and wonderful. However, if you know “our Kristy,” you know she was a planner, and...

Walter J. Gutaj

Walter J. Gutaj

May 31, 2020

GUTAJ, WALTER J. May 31, 2020. Beloved husband of Wanda. Dearest father of Mitchell Gutaj and Elizabeth (Brian) King. Loving Dziadzia of Grant and Reganne. Visitation Tuesday 4-7 pm with Rosary at 4:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Wednesday 10:30 am at St. Sabina Church until the time of Mass at 11:00 am.

Richard G. Przesmycki

Richard G. Przesmycki

May 25, 2020

PRZESMYCKI, RICHARD G. May 25, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Emily. Dearest father of Marilyn Wojtowicz, Sharon (Jerry) Pollard, Gregory (Kim), the late David, Ron, and Paul. Loving Pa of Sara, Abby, Emma, Bradley, Madison, and Spencer. Loving great Pa of Henry, Lydia, Issac, and Lucy. Owner of Joyview Market for over 50 years. Memorial Service Sunday, August 8,...

Algira "Gia" M. Imperi

Algira "Gia" M. Imperi

May 17, 2020

IMPERI, ALGIRA M. “Gia” May 17, 2020. Loving daughter of Angela and the late Gino. Dearest sister of Robert (Theresa). Loving aunt of Valencia and Antonio. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Private services will be held.

Casmira "Cassie" L. Potok

Casmira "Cassie" L. Potok

May 17, 2020

POTOK, CASMIRA L. May 17, 2020. Loving daughter of Catherine and the late Alexander Potok. Dearest sister of Hedwig Nelson and the late Richard Potok. Cassie will be missed by her family and friends. She was actively involved at St. Kateri Church in Dearborn. A Memorial Mass at St. Kateri Church will take place at a later date.