Obituaries

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

Lucille M. Wojnowski

Lucille M. Wojnowski

Aug 22, 2020

Lucille M. Wojnowski of Northville, formerly of Dearborn Heights, died peacefully on August 22, 2020, at age 92. On April 20, Lucille was diagnosed with Covid-19. After four weeks in the hospital, she tested Covid-19 negative on May 20 and was released into hospice care. She succumbed to Covid-19 complications three months later. Lucille was born on February 20, 1928,...

Thomas E. Rada

Thomas E. Rada

Aug 20, 2020

RADA, THOMAS E. August 20, 2020. Beloved father of Adam (Kristina) and Justin (Lynn). Dearest grandfather of Joseph, Edward, and Ariel. Loving brother of Rose and Marlene. Best friend of Tim Davis. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hope, and sister, Sharon. Thomas loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Memorial Visitation Thursday from 2-8...

Steve M. Matras

Steve M. Matras

Aug 19, 2020

MATRAS, STEVE M. August 27, 1956 - August 19, 2020 Beloved husband of the late Lynn. Dearest father of Claire. Dear brother of George (Phyllis), Mike (Ann), and Theresa (the late Norm) Opalinski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great-nieces. Visitation Sunday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In lieu of flowers,...

Robert J. Taylor

Robert J. Taylor

Aug 13, 2020

TAYLOR, ROBERT J. AUGUST 13, 2020. Beloved husband of Marge. Dearest father of Daniel (Lori) Taylor, Julie (Dean) Giachino, Kristie Taylor, Ryan (Sarah) Taylor, and the late Gregory Taylor. Loving papa of Jenna, Adam, Hunter, Logan, and Graham. Dear brother of Douglas Taylor. Memorial Mass Friday, September 11, 2020, 11:00 am at St. Albert the Great Church. In lieu of...

Stanley J. Zakrzewski

Stanley J. Zakrzewski

Aug 8, 2020

ZAKRZEWSKI, STANLEY J. August 8, 2020. Loving son of the late John and Rose. Dearest brother of the late Ted. Dear uncle of David (Karen), Edward (Renee), and Tim (Helen). Great uncle of Amy (Teddy) Teed, Alan, Amber Rayes, Krysta (Zak) Montville, Matt, and John. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Rose Joanne Croskey

Rose Joanne Croskey

Jul 26, 2020

Croskey Rose JoAnne, 75, of Redford, passed away peacefully on July 26, at Angela Hospice. She is survived by her loving husband Leonard of 54 years, and her children Kevin (Patti), David (Melissa), and Christine, and also their devoted cat of 21 years Corey. Grandchildren Eric, Lauren, Nicklas, and Cooper. Survived by her siblings Brenda (Eugene), Joseph (Lori). She is...

Richard R. Czapski

Richard R. Czapski

Jul 23, 2020

CZAPSKI, RICHARD R. Age 90. Passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Loving husband of 58 years of the late Adele. Dearest father of Christine (Jack Sr.) Dolan, Richard (Phyllis), Mark (Laura), and Thomas (Barbara). Loving grandfather of Jack Jr., Mark Jr., Anna, Timmy, Cameron, Cate, Megan, Tommy, Ricky Jr., Alex, and Ethan. Also survived by...

Mary Louise Tanasoff

Mary Louise Tanasoff

Jul 21, 2020

TANASOFF, MARY LOUISE July 21, 2020 Loving daughter of the late Louis and Magda. Dearest sister of the late Jordan (Rosemary). Dear aunt of Michelle (the late Mario) DeSantis and Thomas (Cheryl). Instate Thursday 10:00 am at Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 36075 W Seven Mile Rd, Livonia, until time of Service at 10:30 am.

Jill E. Moffat

Jill E. Moffat

Jul 16, 2020

MOFFAT, JILL E. July 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Angus. Dearest mother of Dawn (Brad) Hill, and Mark (Chrissy) Moffat. Loving grandma of Liam, Kayleigh, and Lily. Dear sister of Janice (Rebecca Watson) Fichuk, Darcy (Michael) Dombrowski, Patrice Garland, Ted (Karen) Fichuk, and Paul Fichuk. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. Memorial...

Patricia J. Mcdermott

Patricia J. Mcdermott

Jul 13, 2020

McDERMOTT, PATRICIA J. July 13, 2020 Beloved wife of the late George N. Toma and the late Andrew McDermott. Dearest mother of George G. Toma, Kathryn Freeman, Pamela Toma, and Lisa (Steve) Schotten. Loving grandma of Sarah (William) Trammell, George H. (Sarah) Toma, Kimberly Korczyk, Anita Walsh, Jeremy Toma-Cooper, Brandon Toma, and the late Ashley Rose Schotten. Cherished great-grandma of...

Theresa "Terry" G. Bazner

Theresa "Terry" G. Bazner

Jul 12, 2020

Bazner, Theresa “Terry” G. After many years of a long-fought battle Theresa succumbed to cancer on July 12, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband, Daniel J. of 59 years. Dearest mother of Denise (Richard) Meyer, Joseph (Michele), Thomas, and the late Daniel Gerard. Loving grandma of Zachary. Visitation Tuesday from 4-8 pm with Rosary at 7:30 pm at...

Jozef Mochol

Jozef Mochol

Jul 9, 2020

MOCHOL, JOZEF July 9, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Emilia. Dearest father of Halina (the late Slawomir) Krasuski, Andrew (Elizabeth), Barbara (David) Szymanski, and Alice Sledzinski. Loving Dziadzia of 11 grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 5:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Monday 9:30 am at St. Thomas the...

Lorraine H. Costantini

Lorraine H. Costantini

Jul 9, 2020

COSTANTINI, LORRAINE, H. July 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Dearest mother of Kimberly (Phil) Corsi, Kenneth (Julie) Costantini, and Richard (Christey) Costantini. Loving grandma of Antonio, Paul (Kathlyn), Maria, and Danielle. Funeral Monday 10:00 am at St. Sebastian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

Walter J. Kieltyka, Jr.

Walter J. Kieltyka, Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

Walter J. Kieltyka Jr. July 7, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Judith. Dearest father of Jason (Katy) and Zachary. Proud and loving DziaDzia of Joshua and Evelyn. Dear brother of Patricia (Richard) Toporowski and Theresa Kieltyka. Brother-in-law of Christine (late James) Nowak. Cherished companion of many years of Pat Lewis. Walter entered eternal life after a quick and aggressive...

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...