Obituaries

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

Irene M. Pyzik

Irene M. Pyzik

Sep 9, 2019

PYZIK, IRENE M.  September 9, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Chester.  Dearest mother of Anita (Paul) Lienert, Claudia (Ralph) Kruska and Michael (Mary Jane).   Loving grandma of Daniel Lienert, Philip Lienert, Dr. Lindsay Kruska, David Kruska, Steven Pyzik, Nicholas Pyzik, and Julia Pyzik.  Great-grandma of Eleanor, Felix, Grant, Miles, Owen, and Natalie.  Dear sister of the late Michael Krzemienski. ...

Casmir J. Plocharczyk

Casmir J. Plocharczyk

Sep 7, 2019

PLOCHARCZYK, CASMIR J. September 7, 2018.  Loving son of the late Helen and Chester.  Dearest brother of Kenneth (Diane), Beverly (Julio) Cervantes, Ronald, Daniel (Mary) and Deborah (Matthew) Partyka.  Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.   Funeral Friday 10:30 am at the funeral home.  Memorial donations...

Mary J. Kramer

Mary J. Kramer

Sep 7, 2019

KRAMER, MARY J.  September 7, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Frederick.  Dearest mother of Patricia (Richard) Gasperowich, Marion (Christopher) Romeo, Belinda, and the late Therese.  Loving grandma of Elizabeth, Kevin, Christopher, Emily, and Brian.  Loving GG of Michael, Nicholas, Makenzie, Alexis, and Makaela.  Visitation Wednesday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Stella B. Derkins

Stella B. Derkins

Sep 7, 2019

DERKINS, STELLA B., September 7, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond.  Dearest sister of the late Frank Sryniawski, Helen Sryniawski, Stephanie Sryniawski, Rose Branka, Elizabeth Wasik, Joseph Sryniawski, Anthony Sryniawski, Sr. Mary Immaculata, and Dolores Ziegler.  Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 pm, with a Rosary at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Arthur A. Jurewicz

Arthur A. Jurewicz

Sep 5, 2019

JUREWICZ, ARTHUR A.  September 5, 2019 Beloved husband of the late Sandra.  Dearest father of Vickie (Bruce) Ziegelman and Mark.  Loving grandpa of Tanner and Tiffany.  Dear brother of Donald Melchert.  Visitation Sunday 9-11 am at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Service Sunday 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Janice M. Mckenna (Mcpharlin)

Janice M. Mckenna (Mcpharlin)

Sep 3, 2019

McKenna, Janice “Jan”. September 3, 2019. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, and friends.  Jan was a loving and dedicated Mother to Jennifer (Bill) Blodgett and loving grandma to Brandon.  Beloved Daughter of the late Evelyn and John.  Dearest Sister of Tom (Marilyn) McPharlin, Aimee (Jerry) Kopiwoda, Patricia Freund, Mark McPharlin, Mary (the late Michael) Carey, Susan...

Theresa C. Zak

Theresa C. Zak

Aug 30, 2019

ZAK, THERESA C. August 30, 2019.  Beloved Wife of John.  Dearest mother of Francis (Theresa), and the late John.  Loving Busia of Thaddeus “TJ”, Frank and Thomas.  Dear sister of John Szpara, and the late Leo Szpara.  Visitation Tuesday 2-8pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Wednesday 9:30 am...

James Galko

James Galko

Aug 23, 2019

GALKO, JAMES, August 23, 2019.  Loving son of the late Joseph and Helen.  Dearest brother of the late John and Robert.  Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial visitation Saturday, October 19, 2019, 10:30 am at American Hungarian Reform Church until time of Memorial Service at 11:00 am.  Inurnment Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 12:30 pm at Great Lakes...

Syrja Cenko

Syrja Cenko

Aug 18, 2019

CENKO, SYRJA. August 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Myzejen. Dearest father of Myrteza, Elmira Keti and Alda Vasha. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 am at the funeral home.

Andrea L. Stecz

Andrea L. Stecz

Aug 18, 2019

STECZ, ANDREA L.  August 18, 2019.  Loving mother of Michael and Benjamin.  Beloved daughter of Ronald and Joetta.  Dear sister of Shelly (Allie) Saleh and Kelly (David) Jensen.  Dearest aunt of Samantha, Thiry, Ariel, Alexander, and Nolan.  Memorial Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Friday 9:30...

John A. Larys

John A. Larys

Aug 13, 2019

On Tuesday, August 13th, 2019, John Andrew Larys (Smiley), of Detroit, MI passed away at the age of 101.  He will be remembered by all those who knew him.  He served his country with honor during World War II and was a long-time member of the American Legion for over 70 years.  He was a devoted man of faith and...

Virginia A. Pierson

Virginia A. Pierson

Aug 12, 2019

PIERSON, VIRGINIA A. August 12, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Jack.  Dearest mother of David (Linda) Pierson, Shawn (Anne) Pierson, Kathleen Ross, Kevin (Debora) Pierson, Claudia (Edgar Matiely Cruz) Pierson, the late Jack Pierson Jr., Mary Beth Pierson, and Matthew Pierson.  Loving grandmother to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Minnie Schroeder.  Visitation Friday 2-8 pm with a...

Siham Y. Issa

Siham Y. Issa

Aug 11, 2019

Issa, Siham Y.  August 11, 2019.  Beloved mother of Emad and Suha.  Dearest Teta of Amir and Elissar. Loving sister of George, Linda, Jeanette, and Alice.  Visitation Friday from 10-11 am at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Immediately followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 25800 W. 10 Mile Rd.  

Marjorie J. Casson

Marjorie J. Casson

Aug 11, 2019

CASSON, MARJORIE J.  August 11, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond.  Dearest mother of Ray Jr. (the late Kathryn).  Loving grandma of Kevin and the late Brian.  Loving GG of Justin and Arianna.  Dear sister of the late Ralph Socall and Harvey Socall.  Visitation Wednesday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Thursday...

Geraldine Ione Zulinski

Geraldine Ione Zulinski

Aug 8, 2019

ZULINSKI, GERALDINE IONE “GERRY”.  August 8, 2019 Beloved wife of the late George.  Dearest mother of Michael (JoAnn), Gary, and Gregg (Carla).  Loving grandma of 10.  Great-grandma of numerous great-grandchildren.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Patricia Ann Bommarito Lawson

Patricia Ann Bommarito Lawson

Aug 4, 2019

LAWSON, PATRICIA ANN, (nee Bommarito) August 4, 2019.  Beloved mother of Rebecca (Chris) Curley and Donald VanHavel.  Loving grandma of Michael, Ellie, Madeline, and Jack.  Dear sister of Elizabeth Bommarito, Peter (Lori) Bommarito and Mary Ann Bommarito.   Memorial Visitation Wednesday 1-5 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Memorial Service Wednesday 5:00 pm at the funeral...

Santa Yugovich

Santa Yugovich

Jul 31, 2019

YUGOVICH, SANTA July 31, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dearest mother of Dianna (the late William) Kinaschuk, Michael, John (Barbara) and the late Joseph. Loving grandma of Jason, Karla, Adriana, Jill (Andrew) Fullerton, Lindsay (Sean) Pattison, James and Sarah. Loving great-grandma of Jake Pattison, Gia Pattison, Henry Pattison, Nicolas Fullerton. Dear Sister of Josephine Orlich the late Lorenzo...

James H. Leja

James H. Leja

Jul 30, 2019

LEJA, JAMES HENRY July 30, 2019.  Beloved husband of JoAnn.  Dearest father of Mary Jo (David) Kujala, Lynn (Rick) Grodek, and James Jr.  Loving grandpa of Kristy (Joseph), Sarah (Peter), Greg (Jennifer), Emma, Leo, Max, and great-grandpa of Juliana, Kaylie, Karalynn, Lydia, and Samuel.  Visitation Friday 2-8 pm with Scripture Service at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Nancy A. Heavlin

Nancy A. Heavlin

Jul 30, 2019

HEAVLIN, NANCY A. October 18, 2019.  Loving daughter of the late Clyde and late Eleanor Heavlin.  Dearest sister of Marilyn Petrill and the late Robert Heavlin and the late James Heavlin.  Loving aunt of Pam, Lauren, David, and Matthew.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A dear friend of Della Jolly.  Visitation Tuesday, October 22,4:00-7:00 pm at The Salvation...

Ernest F. Romanowski

Ernest F. Romanowski

Jul 28, 2019

On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Ernest “Ernie” Francis Romanowski passed away at the age of 85. Ernie was born in Detroit, Michigan to Anthony and Josephine (Wojdylak) Romanowski. Ernie was a devoted husband and loved spending time with his family. He worked hard as a specialized machine builder until his retirement 18 years ago.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working...