Obituaries

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

Joseph V. Kosinski

Joseph V. Kosinski

Sep 3, 2018

Joseph V. Kosinski 1929 – 2018 Joseph V. Kosinski of Dearborn Heights, Michigan died after a short illness on Monday, Sept. 3, 2018, surrounded by his beloved family. A native Detroiter, he was born June 18, 1929 to Stanley and Cecilia Kosinski Joseph was deeply devoted to his Catholic faith, member of St. Linus Parish since 1960. He attended Assumption...

Blase D. Cirocco

Blase D. Cirocco

Aug 28, 2018

Cirocco, Blase D. Born Feburary 1, 1925 in Detroit, MI- Died August 28, 2018 in Lady Lake, The Villages, FL.  Loving son of the late Antonio and Constance Cirocco.  Dearest Brother of George, Lucy Gavin, Anthony and the late Carmen, Joseph, John and Louis. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Blasé had a distinguished military career in the Navy...

John W. Chmielewski

John W. Chmielewski

Aug 27, 2018

CHMIELEWSKI, JOHN W.  October 16, 1965 - August 27, 2018.  Loving son of Marian and the late Conrad.  Dearest brother of Brian.  Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 15, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.

John R. Zak

John R. Zak

Aug 25, 2018

ZAK, JOHN R. August 25, 2018.  Beloved son of John and Theresa.  Dearest brother of Francis (Theresa).  Loving uncle of Thaddeus “TJ”, Frank and Thomas.  Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Thursday 9:30 am at St. Alphonsus/St. Clement Parish until time of Mass...

Elek J. Tarkanyi

Elek J. Tarkanyi

Aug 20, 2018

TARKANYI, ELEK J.  August 20, 2018.  Beloved husband of Carolyn.  Dearest father of Kimberly (Christopher) Lloyd, Kristine (David) Nelson and Karl (Michelle).  Loving grandpa of 9 grandchildren.  Dear brother of Desider.  Family will receive friends Thursday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Service Thursday 7:15 pm at the funeral home.

Joyce A. Dyer

Joyce A. Dyer

Aug 16, 2018

DYER, JOYCE A. August 16, 2018. Beloved mother of Alan (Judy), Jeffrey (Marian) and Mark. Dearest grammy of Andrew, Chris, Jon, Ashleigh, Jessica, Sara, Tyler, Matt, Nicholas and Holli. Loving great grammy of Jaxson. Family will receive friends Monday from 2- 8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Service Monday 6:30 pm at the...

Giovanna G. Prokop

Giovanna G. Prokop

Aug 11, 2018

PROKOP, GIOVANNA G. August 11, 2018.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Dearest mother of Frank (Sarah) and Alexander.  Loving Nonna of Cecilia and Eleanor. Precious daughter of Serafino and the late Iolanda Giovannone. Dear sister of Angela Newman.  Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights....

Maria J. Dombrowski

Maria J. Dombrowski

Jul 26, 2018

DOMBROWSKI, MARIA J. July 26, 2018.  Beloved wife of Walter.  Dearest mother of John (Kathleen) and Mary Jane (Michael) Pyzik.  Loving Grammy of Matthew (Danielle), Steven, A.J., Nicholas and Julia.  Dear sister of Loretta. Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Monday...

Genevieve P. Czorny

Genevieve P. Czorny

Jul 24, 2018

CZORNY, GENEVIEVE P.  January 4, 1928 – July 24, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Michael.  Loving mother of late Gregory.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Family will receive friends Sunday from 2-8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Monday 10:00 am at Ss. Peter and...

Richard Elias

Richard Elias

Jul 17, 2018

ELIAS, RICHARD. July 17, 2018. Loving son of the late Thomas and Mary. Dearest brother of Kathryn, Helen Chiola, Frances, the late Emiline, Thomas, Anne Yankoski, George, Johnny, Joe, Betty and Mary Williams. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Instate Thursday at 10 am until time of Mass at 11 am at St. Sabina Church.  In lieu of flowers,...

Krystal M. Gordon

Krystal M. Gordon

Jul 16, 2018

GORDON, KRYSTAL M.  July 16, 2018.  Loving daughter of the late Sharon Gillispie.  Dear sister of Justin, Sam and Chloie.  Precious granddaughter of Karen Simon.  Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Thursday 6:00 pm at the Funeral Home.  Memorial donations may be made to the family.

Frances L. Czuchra

Frances L. Czuchra

Jul 15, 2018

CZUCHRA, FRANCES L.  December 3, 1922 – July 15, 2018 Daughter of the late Anthony and Anna.  Loving sister of the late Tony (Maureen), the late Stella (William) Stroko and the late Leonard Romanowski.  Loving aunt to Donna (Thomas) Noles, Tony (the late Ruth) Czuchra and Robert (Sherri) Czuchra. Loving great-aunt to Kimberly (Fred), Michael (Christina), David (Siani), Sara (Rick)...

Barbara M. Kay

Barbara M. Kay

Jul 10, 2018

KAY, BARBARA M. July 10, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard.  Dearest mother of Dale (Gary) Gooch, the late Denise King and Dean Kay.  Loving Nana of John, Robert, Rene and Jessica.  Also survived by many great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Bud Clarey, Patrick Clarey and the late Donald Clarey.  Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski...

Bernard "Honey" B. Brudzinski

Bernard "Honey" B. Brudzinski

Jul 5, 2018

BRUDZINSKI, BERNARD B. "Honey" July 5, 2018.  Beloved husband of Blanca.  Dearest father of Walter “Chuck”, Albert, Cathy (John) Treanor, and Daniel (Renee).  Loving Grandpa Honey of Blanca, Keith, Carla, Dillon, Johnny, Kateri, and Nikita. Great Grandpa Honey of Lukas, Nolan, Logan, Rory, Alex and Kairi. Family will receive friends Friday from 2–8 pm with a Prayer Service at 6...

Richard G. Nawrocki

Richard G. Nawrocki

Jul 2, 2018

NAWROCKI, RICHARD G. July 2, 2018. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dearest father of Maribeth Cleveland and Suzanne (Scott) Meriedeth. Loving grandpa of Austin, Kayla and Cody.  Family will receive friends Sunday from 2–8 pm with a Prayer Service at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Monday at 9:30 am until time of Mass...

Florence M. Mardeusz

Florence M. Mardeusz

Jul 1, 2018

MARDEUSZ, FLORENCE M.  July 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of John “Specs”.  Dearest mother of Patricia, John (Jenn), Michele (Norm) Malek, Paul (Allison), Julie (Ken) Stefanek and Stephen (Angie).  Loving Busia of Eric, Ryan, Natasha, Nicholas, Andrew, Ashley, Hannah, Holly, Meghan and Kyle.  Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 pm, with a Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Philip B. Schreiber

Philip B. Schreiber

Jun 28, 2018

Philip Brandon Schreiber of Dearborn, a beloved son of Margaret and Phil. He is a cherished brother to Melissa, Cheryl, Christopher and Michael, and brother-in-law to Anna and Malak. A spirited mentor and uncle to his nephews Dysen, Noah, James, and Christian. In the last year, he was able to meet, love, cuddle and adore his new baby niece, Ava...

David W. Nielsen

David W. Nielsen

Jun 28, 2018

Nielsen, David W. It is with great sadness that on Thursday June 28th, 2018 David passed away in Sheffield, Alabama at the age of 52. Living most of his life in Detroit, MI until 2014 when he and his mother moved to Sheffield.  David loved the Church and was an acolyte for many years. David had a passion for music.  ...

Thomas E. Poteracki

Thomas E. Poteracki

Jun 27, 2018

POTERACKI, THOMAS E.  July 29, 1973 – June 27, 2018.  Beloved son of Eleanor and the late Stanley.  Dearest brother of James (Catherine), Kathryn, Karyn, John, Michael (Julie) and the late William.  Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Service Friday...

Pamela June Henry

Pamela June Henry

Jun 27, 2018

Pamela June Henry (Gabbert)  September 4, 1955 - June 27, 2018.Loving Wife of Stephen.  Dearest Mother of Melissa, Sarah (Eric) Brown, Kristyn and Kari (Brennan) Krengel.  Loving Grandmother of Atom Stephen and Vivienne Elise.  Beloved daughter of late Daniel and Shirley Gabbert.  Dear Sister of Daniel, Laura, Scott and Kimberly. Pam loved gardening, cooking, and babysitting her grandchildren. Rotary International...