Obituaries

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

Genevieve Rivers

Genevieve Rivers

Jan 24, 2017

Rivers, Genevieve. Age 97.  January 24, 2017. Dear wife of the late Thomas. Beloved mother of Sandra (the late James) Musich of Plymouth and Mary (Rick) Mascilak of Bellingham, Massachusetts. Adored grandmother of Ryan Mascilak of Burbank, California and Laura Mascilak of Worcester, Massachusetts. Family will receive friends Thursday from 3-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren,...

Frances Loretta Juszczyk

Frances Loretta Juszczyk

Jan 24, 2017

JUSZCZYK   October 4, 1921 – January 24, 2017 Frances Loretta (Nee Wasko) Beloved wife of the late Joseph Juszczyk. Loving mother of Joseph (the late Gloria), Mary (Thomas) Kelly, Anthony (the late Patty), Raymond (Sue), George (Nancy), and Timothy. Cherished grandmother of Steven, Thomas Kelly Jr., MaryJo Kelly VandenBrink, Charles Kelly, Roni, Kelli, Kevin, Andrea, George Jr., Joseph, and Jared....

Viola Harrison

Viola Harrison

Jan 22, 2017

HARRISON, VIOLA  January 22, 2017.  Dearest mother of Luis (Pamela), Vincent (Teresa), and the late Victor.  Loving grandma of Jeremy, James, Jessica, Ashley, John and great-grandma of 5 great-grandchildren.  Auntie to many nieces and nephews.  Family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 am until time of Memorial Service at 12:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Peter T. Thomson

Peter T. Thomson

Jan 20, 2017

THOMSON, PETER T.  January 20, 2017.  Husband of Barbara.  Dearest father Dion, Douglas (Carla), Daniel (Monica). Loving grandpa of Joshua, Marco, Mia, Salvatore, Luciano, Dante, Zoe, and Ava.  Dear brother of Alberta.  Visitation Saturday 11:30 am at Church of Divine Child, 1055 N Silvery Ln, Dearborn, until time of Mass at 12:00 pm.  A luncheon celebrating Peter’s life will be...

Angela Ciavattone

Angela Ciavattone

Jan 19, 2017

CIAVATTONE, ANGELA “LINA” (GIAMMARCO) Oct. 17, 1931 – Jan. 19, 2017 (age 85).  Beloved wife of the late Gaetano.  Cherished Mom of Ralph (Debbie), Mary Antich, Guy (Letty), Louie, Frank (Cathy), and Rossana (Scott) Bartel.  Loving Nonna of Damian (Nicky), Lindsay (Patrick), Michael, Robert (Priska), Evan, Ashleigh, Andrew, Gabriela, and Domenic.  Great grandmother of 5.  Loving daughter of the late...

Eugene M. Lechowicz

Eugene M. Lechowicz

Jan 16, 2017

LECHOWICZ, EUGENE M.  January 16, 2017.  Beloved husband of Helen.  Dearest father of Thomas, Kathleen Whitman, Lawrence, and Leon.  Loving grandpa of Ryan, Rachel, Dennis (Heather), Matthew, and Justin (Brianne).  Memorial Service date and time pending.

Amando Jayme, Jr.

Amando Jayme, Jr.

Jan 14, 2017

Amando Jayme Jr., from Irish Hills, MI, died  January 14, 2017.  Age 70.  Beloved husband of Janina (nee Szacko) for 51 years.  Loving father of Jolanda Karson, Amando (Hazel) Jayme & Tiffany (Daniel) Troost.  Proud & loving Papa / Bumpa of 8 grandchildren.  Proud & loving Uncle to nine Nieces, eight Nephews & 20 Great Nieces & Nephews.  Dear son...

Blanch Bowling

Blanch Bowling

Jan 13, 2017

BOWLING, BLANCH  January 13, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Carl.  Dearest mother of Carla (Mario) Ramiz.  Loving grandma of Amelia and great-grandma of Dahlia Isabella.  Dear sister of Glenna Smith and Beatrice Crawford.  Family will receive friends Monday from 11:00 am until time of Funeral Service at 1:30 pm.

Ronald D. Huntsberry

Ronald D. Huntsberry

Jan 12, 2017

HUNTSBERRY, RONALD D.  “SKIP”.  May 27, 1943 - January 12, 2017  Beloved husband of Claudia.  Dearest father of Deborah (Michael) Butler, Christopher R.W. (Jennifer), and Jennifer Norene.  Loving papa of Megan, Emily, Hannah, Katie, and great-papa of Lena.  Brother-in-law to Kyril and Judith Karoleff, Uncle to Kenneth and Alaine Karoleff and to Sheri Bottinger.    Skip was an Air Force Veteran,...

Irene Hall

Irene Hall

Jan 9, 2017

HALL, IRENE  January 9, 2017  Beloved wife of Robert.  Dearest mother of Jim (Donna), Gary (Paula), Lisa (John) Krzeminski, and the late Dale “Dell”.  Loving grandma of 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Lonetta Haggard and Vernon (Dorothy) Lyle.  Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.  Funeral...

Valere "Larry" Salagan

Valere "Larry" Salagan

Jan 6, 2017

SALAGAN, VALERE “Larry” January 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dearest father of Rene (Becky), Lisa (John) D’Agostino, Lynn (Dr. John) Greco and Andy Loving papa of J.P., Christopher, Shay, Julia, John-John and Michael. Dearest brother of Carolyn Cantu. Family will receive friends Sunday from 3-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Services Monday at...

Norman E. Wright

Norman E. Wright

Jan 4, 2017

Wright, Norman E.  January 4, 2017.  Beloved husband of Rita.  Dearest father of Guinevere Haworth, Kimberly Garris and Matthew.  Loving grandpa of 11 grandchildren and 7 1/2 great grandchildren.  Dear brother of Bernard Wright.  Also survived by many adopted children and grandchildren. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 28, 9:30 am at St. Alphonsus Church until time of Memorial Mass at 10:00...

Donald A. Thomas

Donald A. Thomas

Dec 26, 2016

THOMAS, DONALD A.  December 26, 2016  Beloved husband of Sandra.  Dearest father of Donald and Jeff.  Crazy grandpa of Celeste, Anne-Marie, and Alaina.  Dear son of the late George and Janet.  Dear brother of Christine (Rollin), Linda, Gerald (Kathy), Marylynn, the late Patricia, and Robert.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A private service has been held.

Elizabeth A. Kenniburg

Elizabeth A. Kenniburg

Dec 25, 2016

KENNIBURG, ELIZABETH A. “LIBBY” December 25, 2016  Beloved wife of the late James.  Dearest mother of Jennifer, Jimmy (Amanda), and Jonathan.  Loving grandma of Gianna, Mya, Raecion, Kiara, and Kameron.  Dear daughter of Gloria Townsend and the late Lewis Townsend.  Sister of Victoria Townsend and Jack Townsend.  Private services have been held. 

Joyce A. Hill

Joyce A. Hill

Dec 24, 2016

HILL, JOYCE A.  December 24, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Gary.  Dearest mother of Jennetta Helton.  Loving grandma of Ian Young.  Dear daughter of Mildred Reska and the late Edward Reska.  Dear sister of Janet Jager.  Private services have been held. 

Joseph Carl Sobka

Joseph Carl Sobka

Dec 23, 2016

Sobka, Joseph C.  December 23, 2016.  Beloved son of the late Joseph and Josephine.  Good friend of Paul Lukasiewicz. Also survived by many cousins and friends.  Visitation Monday 1-8 pm with a prayer service at 5 pm, at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.   Instate Tuesday 9:30 am at St. John the Baptist Church until time of...

James L. Ford

James L. Ford

Dec 23, 2016

Ford, James L. December 23, 2016.  Former husband of Thadine. Dearest father of James (Kristie), Matthew and Jane.  Loving Dedo of Falon.  Loving son of the late F.L. & Mary Ford.  Dearest brother of Fran (the late John) Christoff. Dearest Uncle of Michael Christoff & Cathy (Mike) Grisdela and Great-Uncle of Brian & Julia. Loving nephew of the late Alice...

Gertrude Bonk

Gertrude Bonk

Dec 23, 2016

Gertrude (Pucilowski) Bonk, of Dearborn Heights, MI, passed away of natural causes on December 23, 2016.  Mrs. Bonk was born March 22, 1922 and married Edward Joseph Bonk (deceased 2001) on June 19, 1948, in their hometown of Avoca, PA.  The couple moved to Dearborn Heights, MI in 1950.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Pucilowski and...

Phyllis G. Zywica

Phyllis G. Zywica

Dec 17, 2016

Zywica, Phyllis G. December 17, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Donald “Bob”.  Loving mother of Donna (Michael) Cranston and Tracy Vermillion.  Loving grandma of Matthew Cranston and Felicity Vermillion. Dearest daughter of the late Genevieve Macuga and the late Frank Mrowka.  Dear sister of Robert (Patricia) Mrowka.  Dearest aunt of Elyse (Michael) Walsh and Ellen Mrowka (Brandon Kaleniecki).  Family...

Richard M. Rzepka

Richard M. Rzepka

Dec 12, 2016

Rzepka, Richard M. December 12, 2016.  Loving son of the late Stella and Frank.  Dearest brother of Elizabeth (Robert) Rashid and Ray (Vicki) Rzepka.  Loving uncle to Philip Rzepka, Ruth Kaleniecki and Dan Rashid.  Family will receive friends Friday 3-8 pm with a Scripture Service at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren,  Dearborn Heights.  Instate Saturday...