Obituaries

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

Richard E. Kramarczyk

Richard E. Kramarczyk

Aug 29, 2017

”.   To Kenneth,Christopher and Kayla: In memory of Brother Richard, The Rick  The Real Kramarczyk, The mayor of Lonyo.   Our Little brother Rick, your dad was a born gear head. He loved working on  cars up until his pain restricted him a few years back. He always kept a supply of broken down cars in his yard so that he...

Florence "Flossie" J. Oswald

Florence "Flossie" J. Oswald

Aug 28, 2017

OSWALD, FLORENCE J. "Flossie"  April 22, 1921 - August 28, 2017.  Age 96.  Beloved wife of the late Victor.  Dearest mother of Pamela Selmi, Victor (Sharon), Mary (Rex) Halfpenny, and Michael.  Loving grandma of Julie Atkinson, Richard Atkinson, and great-grandma of Ian Kalmanir and Sean Kalmanir.  A private service has been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be...

William C. Szot

William C. Szot

Aug 26, 2017

SZOT, WILLIAM C. “PASTOR BILLY”. August 26, 2017.  Beloved husband of Maria.  Stepfather of Maria G. Buffa. Dearest Brother of Pamela Szot and Shelley Szot.  Billy was preceded in death by his parents Rita and Chester Szot and his brother Jon Szot. He will also be missed by his many extended family and friends from Canada.  Pastor Billy was very...

Virginia S. Bak

Virginia S. Bak

Aug 16, 2017

BAK, VIRGINIA, August 16, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Steve.  Dearest mother of Paul (Arlene) Patalas and Laura (Danny Joe) Garcia.  Loving grandma of 6 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.  Dear sister of Carol (the late Dan) Sakowski and the late Thomas Sielski.  Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.  A private service has taken...

Mary Marie Wegrzyn

Mary Marie Wegrzyn

Aug 16, 2017

WEGRZYN, MARY M.  August 16, 2017  Beloved wife of Joseph.  Dearest sister of Michael (Linda) Eichhorn, Margaret (Noel) Mullan, Cheryl (Thomas) Stachulski, Joseph Eichhorn, Phillip (Brenda) Eichhorn, the late Gerald Eichhorn and Kathleen Gray.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Family will receive friends Sunday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 5 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Ronald J. Dorosh

Ronald J. Dorosh

Aug 15, 2017

DOROSH, RONALD August 15, 2017.  Loving son of the late Anna and Peter.  Dearest brother of Laura (the late Martin) Killgrove, Michael (Mary), and the late Danny, Eugene, Andrew Peter, and Diana (the late Donald) Carlin.  Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Also survived by his many friends at the Dearborn ARC.  Family will receive friends Friday from 5-8...

Michael Mcpharlin

Michael Mcpharlin

Aug 13, 2017

McPharlin, Michael. August 13, 2017. Loving Father of Michelle (Willis Hrabowski) and Justin.  Cherished Grandpa of Alicia. Beloved Son of the late Evelyn and John.  Dearest Brother of Tom (Marilyn), Aimee (Jerry) Kopiwoda, Janice McKenna, Patricia Freund, Mark, Mary (the late Michael) Carey, Susan (Erich) Bozzer, Timothy and the late Judy Hutson. Family will receive friends Saturday 10:30 am -1:30...

Irena H. Dzikowski

Irena H. Dzikowski

Aug 12, 2017

DZIKOWSKI, IRENA H.  August 12, 2017.  Beloved wife of Stanislaw.  Dearest mother of Dariusz (Catherine) and Dorothy.  Loving baba of Noelle, Lucas, and Dominic.  Dear sister of Ewa Nagy.  Cherished aunt of Patrick Kopec.  Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 5:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Instate Wednesday 9:30...

Marybeth Gadulka

Marybeth Gadulka

Aug 12, 2017

GADULKA, MARYBETH August 12, 2017.  Beloved wife of Dennis.  Loving Mother of DJ.  Dearest sister of Kathleen (Lenny) Plonka and the late John (Ofelia) Martin. Cherished Aunt of Len, Scott, Brad, David and Rachele.  Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Service Thursday 6:00 pm at the funeral home.

Marie Josephine Quinn

Marie Josephine Quinn

Aug 10, 2017

Quinn, Marie Josephine, entered the life eternal on Thursday, August 10, 2017.  Born in Detroit, MI on March 26, 1937 to the late Milton Joseph Quinn and Dorothy Marie Blunden.  Proud graduate of Western High School in Detroit, MI.  Thirty year resident of Coogan Terrace, Melvindale, MI.  Survived by siblings William T. (Elizabeth) of Plano, TX, Eileen M. (the late...

Henry C. Ryber

Henry C. Ryber

Aug 7, 2017

RYBER, HENRY C.  August 7, 2017  Beloved husband of Helen.  Dearest father of Henry Jr. (Kristine), Mark, and Lisa (Michael) Conniff.  Loving grandpa of Bridgette, Michael, and David. Henry was a proud member of the United States Army and bravely served in World War II and the Korean War.  Instate Friday 10:30 am at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren...

Hillis C. Coulter Jr.

Hillis C. Coulter Jr.

Jul 26, 2017

COULTER, HILLIS C. JR.  July 26, 2017.  Beloved Husband of Sylvia.  Dearest Father of Hillis “Hill” and Edward (Kelly).  Loving Grandpa of Frank (Brandi), Timothy and Samuel.  Dear Brother  of Maimie (the late George) Flamini and Sally (Anthony) Trojan.  Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral Wednesday 11:00 am...

Donald A. Polanski

Donald A. Polanski

Jul 23, 2017

POLANSKI, DONALD A.  July 23, 2017  Beloved husband of Debbie.  Dearest father of Gina (Jackie Blevins) Polanski, Donald (Tina) Polanski, and Lisa (Jim) Dickerman.  Loving grandpa of Austin, Andrew, Jake, Alec, Everett, and Oliver.  Dear brother of Butch (Susan) Polanski, Betty Polanski, and Alan (Sandy) Polanski.  Family will receive friends Friday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Thomas A. Vance

Thomas A. Vance

Jul 14, 2017

VANCE, THOMAS A.  July 14, 2017.  Loving son of the late Andrew and Mary Lee.  Dear brother of the late Patricia (the late Roy) Garrison.  Dearest uncle of Craig (Gina) Garrison, Brad (Dawn) Garrison, Alicia Garrison, Douglas (Jennifer) Garrison and great-uncle of Amanda (Harrison) Townsend, Lauren Garrison, Erica Garrison, Ashley Alvin, and David Alvin.  Family will receive friends Wednesday 11:00...

Henry L. Lawrence

Henry L. Lawrence

Jul 9, 2017

LAWRENCE, HENRY L. July 9, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Dearest Father of Kathleen (Jess Novak) and Michael. Private services have been held. Memorial contributions suggested to Leukemia Foundation.

Johnny J. Mitra

Johnny J. Mitra

Jun 19, 2017

MITRA, JOHNNY J.  June 19, 2017  Beloved husband of Joyce.  Dearest father of Jennifer (Pete) Perniciaro, Jeanette (Jess) Farris, and Joe (Margaret).  Loving grandpa of Kimberly, Douglas, Jessica, Jenelle, Katherine Rose, Erik, and great-grandpa of Jacob and Michael.  Dear brother of Leona Vizzini.  Family will receive friends Friday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 5 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral...

Edward O'Connor

Edward O'Connor

Jun 18, 2017

O’CONNOR, EDWARD J. June 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of Shawn (Lacey), Michael ( Cindy) and Anna. Loving Grandpa of Emma and Ashley. Cherished brother of John (Linda), Larry, and Kenneth (Sara).  Family will receive friends from 1-8 pm Thursday at Stanley Turowski, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to St....

Ronald Duczyminski

Ronald Duczyminski

Jun 18, 2017

DUCZYMINSKI, RONALD A. June 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Denise. Dearest father of Philip (Gail) and the late Patrick. Loving grandpa of Nickie, Gabrielle, Kristen, Cade, Kylee, Alexa and Baylee. Cherished great-grandpa of Levett. Dearest brother of Sylvia Skelton, Len Duczyminski and Beverly Milligan. Family will receive friends Friday from 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren,...

Nazira "Nachi" Neme

Nazira "Nachi" Neme

Jun 17, 2017

Neme, Nazira “Nachi” a long-time resident of the Dearborn area, died peacefully on Saturday the 17th of June at Hospice Atlanta Center.  Born in 1920 in San Jose, Costa Rica, Nachi received an Associate ofCommerce degree from St. Mary’s Academy in Windsor, Canada. She worked as a Spanish-English translator for an import/export company for most of her career. She was...

Reed S. Bolick

Reed S. Bolick

Jun 7, 2017

BOLICK, REED S. June 7, 2017.  Beloved husband of Lori.  Dearest father of James (Kelly) and Joseph.  Cherished papa of Andrew and Madison.  Loving brother of Mike, Pat, and Steve.  Family will receive friends Monday from 1-8 pm with Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.