Obituaries

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

Bernice A. Hurley

Bernice A. Hurley

Apr 19, 2020

HURLEY, BERNICE A. April 19, 2020, formerly from Burlington Vermont. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Private services have taken place.

Raymond N. Joganic

Raymond N. Joganic

Apr 18, 2020

JOGANIC, RAYMOND N. April 18, 2020. Dearest, loving and beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Michelle (Charles) Austin, Kathleen, and Raymond (Natalie). Amazing Grandfather of Jessica, Brandon, Jonas, Zachary, Julian, Gabriella, Aidan, Gianni, and Nico. Loyal brother of Richard (deceased), Ron (Sandra), Mary Ann, Greg, Dianne (Dennis). Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Delores R. Movsesian

Delores R. Movsesian

Apr 16, 2020

MOVSESIAN, DELORES R. April 16, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Bedros Movsesian. Dear mother of Nancy (Richard) Papp and Susan (Michael) Nicholson. Loving grandma of Jordan and Evan. Dear sister of Richard (Michelle) Gnesda. Private burial at St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Josephine Duda

Josephine Duda

Apr 15, 2020

Josephine Duda (née Polak) Born at home on October 31, 1919, to Mary Ksiazek and Joseph Polak, Polish immigrants, Josephine was raised in the Polish neighborhoods along Michigan Ave in SW Detroit. She attended public schools, Hanneman and Munger, and attended Chadsey High School for two years before leaving school to work at Detrola, a radio manufacturer. It was the...

Marjorie F. Russo

Marjorie F. Russo

Apr 14, 2020

Marjorie Frances “Squish” Russo, 64 years old, was born on February 27th, 1956 and died on April 14, 2020. Marjorie, who was commonly called Margie, was preceded in death by her father Benjamin Benton and mother Frances Benton. Margie is survived by two siblings, Barbara Sweeney (Ed Sweeney) and Catherine Beattie (Daniel Beattie). Margie was blessed with four wonderful children,...

Margaret M. Stevens

Margaret M. Stevens

Apr 13, 2020

STEVENS, MARGARET M. April 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Roy D. Dearest mother of Marsha (Mike) Sugamele, Bruce (Dee), Anne Marie (John) Stokes and the late David. Loving grandmother of David, Lorraine, Melissa, Brooke, Abbey, Roy, Tyler and Barry. Great Grandmother of Calvin, Oliver, Danielle, Nathan, Liam, Owen, Griffin, Aria, Sullivan, Penelope, and the late Jordan. Dear sister...

Antonio Musolino

Antonio Musolino

Apr 8, 2020

Musolino, Antonio, April 8, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Giuseppa. Dearest father of Rosa (Giuseppe) Di Russo and the late Maria Musolino. Loving Nonno of Giuseppina Di Russo, Daniela (Robert) Tuohey, and Melissa Di Russo. Great Nonno of Antonio and Angelo. Private entombment to take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Arthur R. Neely Jr.

Arthur R. Neely Jr.

Apr 8, 2020

NEELY, ARTHUR R. JR. April 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Krzeminski). Loving son of Arthur and Sharon. Dearest brother of Joey. Adored uncle to Connor, Bubby, and Ava. Memorial Services will take place at a later date.

May J. Geisinger

May J. Geisinger

Apr 6, 2020

May J. Geisinger of Livonia died peacefully at home on April 6, 2020, just days after celebrating her 95th birthday. Born in “Old Redford” on April 2, 1925, May was a selfless individual who cared deeply for family and friends. While attending Redford High, she and her classmates were asked to write to the teacher’s brother, an Army lieutenant serving...

Bernice Pawlowicz

Bernice Pawlowicz

Mar 29, 2020

PAWLOWICZ, BERNICE H. March 29, 2020. Beloved Wife of Casimir. Dearest mother of Linda (James) Adriansen, Kenneth (Linda), and Gary (Victoria). Loving grandma of Stacey, Kelly, Michael, Nicole, Adam, Shawn and, Britney. Loving Great-grandma of seven great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Estelle and the late Connie and John. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Sabina Church at a later date.

Dorothy Pargoff

Dorothy Pargoff

Mar 12, 2020

Dorothy Phillips Pargoff November 27, 1922 to March 12, 2020 In 1922 Dorothy was born to Maria and Anastas Phillips. She was the new generation of American Macedonians. Dorothy was one of four children, Masa-otherwise known to all as Teta May, Boris, and George. Dorothy married Boris Stephen Pargoff in 1946 who preceded her to the heavens above in 1999....

John Zak

John Zak

Mar 12, 2020

ZAK, JOHN. March 12, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Theresa C. Dearest father of Francis (Theresa) and the late John. Loving Dziadzia of Thaddeus “TJ”, Frank and Thomas. Dear brother of the late Helen Kon. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West...

Paula M. Benninghouse

Paula M. Benninghouse

Mar 7, 2020

Benninghouse, Paula M. March 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dearest mother of Patricia (John) Smith and Nancy (Patrick McGrath) Benninghouse. Loving grandma of Matthew Smith, Emily Layfield, Kevin McGrath, and Andrew McGrath. Loving great-grandma of Cassidy, Savannah, Genevieve, and Louisa. Visitation Tuesday from 9:30-11 am with Service at 11 am at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W....

David A. Merlo

David A. Merlo

Mar 5, 2020

MERLO, DAVID A. March 5, 2020. Dearest father of David (Jaime) Merlo and Daniela (Eduardo) Yglesias. Loving grandpa of Angelina, Ava, Giana, Gabriela, Eduardo, Dominic, and Isaac. Former husband of Mary Merlo. Dear brother of Madeleine (Lloyd) Hootman and the late Rene. Memorial visitation Wednesday 2-7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Memorial Service Wednesday...

Rosemary Josephine Lewis

Rosemary Josephine Lewis

Mar 4, 2020

Lewis, Rosemary Josephine. March 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Dearest mother of Patricia, Suzanne, the late Thomas and Arthur Jr. Dearest sister of Ann Hathon, the late Gerald, and Noreen O’Neill. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Special 1st cousin of Madeleine Newman and many others. Visitation Friday, March 13, 2020, 2-8 pm with a Scripture...

Robert J. Roch

Robert J. Roch

Feb 26, 2020

ROCH, ROBERT J. February 26, 2020. Beloved husband of Rose. Dearest father of Laura (Thomas) Schoefter and Elaine (Eric) Lovdahl. Loving grandpa of Ian and Lauren. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Wednesday 10:00 am at St. Linus Church until time of Mass at 10:30 am.

Helen Lillian Jendrasik

Helen Lillian Jendrasik

Feb 22, 2020

JENDRASIK, HELEN LILLIAN February 22, 2020 Dearest sister of Florence and Eugene (Gloria). Loving niece of Sylvia Kowal. Dear aunt of Michele (Tony) Mormando, Kathy (Ivan) Savitsky, and Emily (Joseph) Pabalan. Caring friend of Sandy and Paul Jones. Also survived by many grandnieces, grandnephew, and many cousins. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Walter H. Budry

Walter H. Budry

Feb 21, 2020

Walter H Budry was born on August 1, 1933. He passed away on February 21, 2020. Walter was the son of Harold and Pauline Budry. Walter was born in Royal Oak Michigan. He is preceded in death of his wife, Elizabeth L Budry. His two sisters, Helen Budry Roffey and Katherine Budry Cassin, and a brother George Budry. He is...

Ronald S. Wojcik

Ronald S. Wojcik

Feb 19, 2020

WOJCIK, RONALD S. February 19, 2020 Beloved husband of Lydia. Dearest father of Yvonne (Jeffrey) Ravenscroft, Christine (Carl) Cadieux, and Ricky (Grace). Loving papa “Buckwheat” of Erin, Alec, Eric, Hannah (Logan), Noah, Pierce, and Conner. Dear brother of Patricia (Clifford) Ulewicz. Memorial Mass Saturday, September 19, 2020, at 10:30 am at St Alphonsus-St. Clement Parish, Dearborn. In lieu of flowers,...

Leo G. Szurek

Leo G. Szurek

Feb 19, 2020

SZUREK, LEO G. February 19, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor (nee Rzepka). Dearest father of Phil (Susan), Paul, Ilene, and Peter. Loving grandpa of Rusty (Emily), Emily (Cory), Scott (Lindsey) and great-grandpa of 8 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Harry (Lou), Eleanor (Edward) Tabor, and Helen (Fred) Nabozny. Visitation Sunday from 1-5 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...