Obituaries

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

Agnes Gucfa

Agnes Gucfa

Jan 25, 2018

Gucfa, Agnes January 25, 2018.  Beloved Daughter of the late Marya and Adam.  Dear Sister of the late John, Joseph, Dr. Andrew, Leo, Marie Antos, Dr. Walter, Annette Zaborny, Frank and Albin.  Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.  Viewing Sunday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 5:00 pm at...

Jeanette S. Kowalski

Jeanette S. Kowalski

Jan 25, 2018

Kowalski, Jeanette S. January 25, 2018.  Dearest mother of Clementine Wanamaker, Christine Fair, Andy (Trisha) Kowalski, Ron (Alicia) Kowalski, and Mary Genovese.  Loving grandma of Kenny, Samantha, Derik, Dylan, Dale, Hannah, Haley, Shelby, Skylar, Jacob, Falyn and great-grandma of Josh and Rylin. Former spouse and forever best friend of Andrew.  Dear sister of Joseph Klocek, Thomas Klocek and Laurie Bartlett. ...

Julia K. Urban

Julia K. Urban

Jan 23, 2018

URBAN, JULIA K. January 4, 1929 – January 23, 2018 Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mother of Joseph, Julianna, John, Stephen, Mary, Margaret, Paul and the late Michael. Proud grandma of Gerald, Angela (Matthew), Stephen, Katie, Cory, Dana, and great-grandma of Peyton and Brady. Julia will be missed greatly. She worked at St. Anselm Church until her retirement...

Robert K. Stephens

Robert K. Stephens

Jan 19, 2018

STEPHENS, ROBERT K. age 85 of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Bob worked for J.L. Hudson over 20 years and Comerica Bank as a loan officer. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Stephens. Uncle Bob leaves behind loving nieces and nephews that...

Walter S. Bala

Walter S. Bala

Jan 17, 2018

BALA, WALTER S. Age 94. Beloved Husband of the late Wanda. Dearest Brother of the late Lillian, Michael and Vincent. Also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Employed for 62 years at F.B. Wright Company. Proud World War II and Korean War Veteran.  Walter joined the Army Air Corps at age 19 in 1943. Though he...

Earl Henry Johnston Jr.

Earl Henry Johnston Jr.

Jan 16, 2018

EARL HENRY JOHNSTON, JR.   91, of Dearborn Heights, Michigan   Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Juanita; Loving Father of Bryce Edward, Mark Stephen, (Marilyn) Earl Henry III, Sharon Kathleen (Don Cochran), and Heather Lynn.   As many young men did in 1944, Earl joined the Army right after his graduation in January, and took Boot Camp and MP training in Georgia,...

Edna L. Trittschler

Edna L. Trittschler

Jan 14, 2018

Trittschler, Edna L. January 14, 2018.   Beloved wife of the late George A.  Dearest mother of George E. (Christine) and James.  Loving grandma of George M. and James Justin.  Great grandma of Toby, Alec and Emma.  Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Friday 10:30 am at Redford Aldersgate...

Irene M. Gray

Irene M. Gray

Jan 7, 2018

GRAY, IRENE M.  January 7, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Cass.  Dearest mother of Dennis (Jennifer), Gene, Richard, the late Gerald and Robert.  Dear mother-in-law of Pat Tumas.  Loving grandma of 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Service Wednesday 10:30 am...

Inez M. Burke

Inez M. Burke

Jan 6, 2018

BURKE Inez Mary (nee Costello): Inez, age 90, entered the Lord’s Kingdom peacefully on January 6, 2018 with her family by her side.   Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years Ed (2016).  Loving mother of Mike (Suzanne), Pat (Mary Anne), Paul (Susan), Tom (Pamela), Gerry (Janet), Tim (Kimberly) and Mary Beth. She was also the proud Grandma...

Anne M. Borowski

Anne M. Borowski

Jan 4, 2018

BOROWSKI, ANNE M., 86 passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018.  Dear Mother of Jacquelyn (Habib) Mamou, Thomas (Beth), Maria Tafralian, Christopher (Irma), Paul and the late James.  Also survived by 3 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.  Anne was a retiree of AT&T, formerly Michigan Bell and a member of the company’s volunteer network, the Pioneers.  Memorial contributions can be...

Mary Alice Sonntag

Mary Alice Sonntag

Dec 31, 2017

SONNTAG, MARY A.  July 19, 1940 - December 31, 2017  Dearest mother of Sandra (Joseph) Lucas, Sharilyn (James) Hales, and the late Andrea Sonntag.  Loving Gram of Jacquelyn (Michael) Horgan, SaraAnn Hales, Michelle Lucas, Samantha Hales, Amber Sonntag, Joshua Lucas, Lauren Seger.  Dear sister of Patricia (William) Vance.  Family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm with...

Steven M Liss

Steven M Liss

Dec 30, 2017

LISS, STEVEN M.  December 30, 2017.  Beloved husband of the late Judy.  Dearest father of Joy, Vicki, Debbie, Lisa, Michelle and the late Steven Jr.  Loving grandpa of Michael, Jenny, Lindsay, Brianna, Courtney, Devon, Kyle and Destiny.  Great grandpa of Dean, Kyler, Mason, Keira, Madison, Meredith and Dalton.  Dear brother of Karen Hancock, Joanne Koitek and Jeffrey Liss.  Memorial services...

Paul D. Smith

Paul D. Smith

Dec 28, 2017

Smith, Paul D. December 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Pytel-Smith. Loving son of Barbara and the late David. Dearest brother of Mark (Susan), Brenda (Floyd) Gordon, Carl, Gary, Nancy (Larry) Carroll and LeAnn (Jeff) Sewell. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley...

Yvonne Esther Rhoads (Nee Salveta)

Yvonne Esther Rhoads (Nee Salveta)

Dec 19, 2017

Yvonne Esther (Salveta) Rhoads, 66, of Swannanoa NC, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the John F. Keever Solace Center in Asheville. She was born on March 6, 1951 to the late John and Irene (Idziak) Salveta in Detroit, MI. She worked as a dental hygienist in Southfield, MI. Yvonne is survived by her husband, Larry Rhoads and her...

James F. Laidlaw Dds

James F. Laidlaw Dds

Dec 15, 2017

LAIDLAW, JAMES F. DDS. December 15, 2017.  Beloved husband of Lynn.  Dearest father of Ann, John and Jean (Marc) Stover.  Loving grandpa of Nathan, Michael, Anna and Grace.  Dear brother of William, Richard, the late George, Maura and John.  Family will receive friends Sunday 2-7 pm with a Rosary at 5:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren...

Sefedin Selim

Sefedin Selim

Dec 11, 2017

SELIM, SEFEDIN.  December 11, 2017.   Beloved husband of the late Duko.  Dearest father of Hatihe (John) Futchko, Hetem (Albana), Nimoza (Thomas) Favazza and Nesiko (Mark).  Loving Gjysh of John, Sarah, Lauren, Peter, Kajana, and Jason. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 4-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Service Wednesday 11:00 am at the funeral...

Mary Catherine Husson

Mary Catherine Husson

Dec 6, 2017

HUSSON, MARY CATHERINE (DONLEY)  December 6, 2017.  Dearest mother of Kevin (Monica) Donley, Colleen Donley, James (Ivana) Donley, and Richard (Carolyn) Donley.  Loving grandma of Ryan, Emily, Sydney, Allison, Shannon, Duncan, Dylan, Brandon, Kenzie, and Samantha.  Dear sister of John, Beverly, Lois, Betty, Dwight, the late Jo Ann, and the late Karen.  Family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 pm with...

Thelma I. Kenly

Thelma I. Kenly

Dec 5, 2017

KENLY, THELMA I. December 5, 2017. Dearest sister of Betty (Louis) Kopriva. Beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Special friend of Richard Baczkowski. Proceeded in death by parents Mary and Fred Kenly, brother Andrew Kenly and nephew Jeffrey Kopriva. Thelma was an intensely private person who valued her friendships and adored her lifetime furry family of poodles Chere’, Ginger,...

Virginia Frances Owens

Virginia Frances Owens

Dec 1, 2017

OWENS, VIRGINIA FRANCES. December 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James. Dearest mother of James (Mary) and Pete (Diane). Loving grandma of Kelly, James, Pete and Terri. Loving great-grandma of Webster, Jay, Nate and Travis. Dear sister of Joe (Amy) Gunter the late Dorris (the late Sis) Gunter and the late Dorothy (the late John)Danne. Family will receive friends...

Lillian A. Garritano

Lillian A. Garritano

Nov 30, 2017

GARRITANO, LILLIAN A.  November 30, 2017  Beloved wife of the late Peter.  Dearest mother of Ann Marie (David Fryer) Garritano.  Loving grandma of Aaron and Nathan.  Family will receive friends Tuesday from 2-8 pm with Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Wednesday 9:30 am at the Church of the Divine Child...