Obituaries

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

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...

Richard L. Kubitski

Richard L. Kubitski

Dec 12, 2016

KUBITSKI, RICHARD L.   December 12, 2016  Beloved husband of Virginia.  Dearest father of Kenneth (Pam), Theresa (the late Gary) Wagganer, Robert (Elizabeth), and Patricia (Robert) Rizzo.  Loving Papa of 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 pm until time of Funeral Service at 6:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.

Wenceslaus "Vance" J. Maliszewski

Wenceslaus "Vance" J. Maliszewski

Dec 5, 2016

WENCESLAUS "VANCE" J. MALISZEWSKI, age 94, of Howell, died peacefully at his assisted living facility on Monday, December 5, 2016.  Vance was born on July 5, 1922 in Detroit, MI, the son of Thomas and Wanda (nee Kosciolko) Maliszewski, and the third of four children.  He graduated from De La Salle High School and was an U.S. Army Air Corps...

Stanley Puroll

Stanley Puroll

Dec 4, 2016

Puroll, Stanley December 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Catherine.  Dearest father of Larry (Susan) Puroll, Veronica (Tom) Bowling, Kevin (Gloria) Puroll, and the late Patricia (Dale) Racke.  Loving grandpa of George, Bernadette, David, Larry, Angie, Justin and Catherina.  Dear brother of Cecilia Zaboroski and Ed Puroll.  Family will receive friends Friday 1-8 pm with a prayer service at...

Christine M. Beasley

Christine M. Beasley

Nov 24, 2016

Beasley, Christine M. November 24, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Wayne.  Dearest mother of Richard Rzucidlo and Jean (Frank) Sitek.  Loving Meme of Christina and Jacob.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  

Marjory M. Wallace

Marjory M. Wallace

Nov 13, 2016

WALLACE, MARJORY M. November 13, 2016.  Loving daughter of the late Bernard and Gertrude.  Dearest sister of Joyce (Johnny) Mitra, Eileen (Dr. Paul) Gretkierewicz, Donna (James) Sovel and the late Rosemary DeVore.  Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Family will receive friends Thursday 1-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren,...

Elizabeth J. Klocek

Elizabeth J. Klocek

Nov 6, 2016

KLOCEK, ELIZABETH J.  November 6, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Dearest mother of Jeanette Kowalski, Joseph (Val), Thomas (Terrie), and Laurie Bartlett.  Loving grandma of 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-children.   Dear brother of Robert Desser.  Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 6 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren,...

Camille R. Lipani-Vigna

Camille R. Lipani-Vigna

Oct 30, 2016

Camille Rosemarie Lipani (nee Gawrych) beloved mother to Joseph J. Lipani, Lydia A. Marcum (nee Lipani), Bryce Hampton (formerly Anthony A. Lipani), wife to the late Anthony Joseph Lipani (7/20/1996), and sister to Mary Rose Nichols.  Born and married in Detroit, Michigan. She attended Henry Ford Community College to pursue a degree in nursing. Camille was a labor and delivery...

Jordan Tanasoff

Jordan Tanasoff

Oct 29, 2016

TANASOFF, JORDAN, October 29, 2016.  Beloved husband of Rosemary.  Dearest father of Michelle (Mario) DeSantis and Thomas (Cheryl).  Loving Dedo of Alexia, Dylan and Jordan.  Family will receive friends Sunday 3:00-8:30 pm at St. Paul Orthodox Cathedral (700 N. Beech Daly).  Instate Monday 10:00 am at the church until time of Services at 11:00 am Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery

Edwin "Ed" M. Burke

Edwin "Ed" M. Burke

Oct 28, 2016

BURKE Edwin “Ed” Martin: Ed entered the Lord’s Kingdom peacefully on October 28, 2016 with his family by his side.   He bravely served during World War II on multiple combat missions in the Army Air Force based in the European Theater.  His career was working in sales for over 40 years at Sears.   He lovingly leaves behind his wife Inez...

Philip T. Guerreso

Philip T. Guerreso

Oct 21, 2016

GUERRESO, PHILIP T. October 21, 2016.  Beloved husband of Margaret.  Dearest father of Susan (John) Ciuffetelli, Theresa (Mark) Brodie, Phyllis (Don) Miller, and Anthony (Diana).  Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Dear brother of Mario, Albert, Annamae Sanson, the late James, Sarah Pinto, and Elizabeth.  Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Christine Ann Seyuin

Christine Ann Seyuin

Oct 21, 2016

SEYUIN, CHRISTINE “TINA” A. (nee Martin) October 21, 2016.  Loving mother of Eric Monroe. Beloved daughter of the late Joanna and Joseph Martin.  Dearest sister of Theresa Meisner.  Loving aunt of Alexandria (Brandon), Peter, Maxen, and Quinn.  Chris was a long time employee at Beaumont Annapolis Hospital.  Her family, patients, co-workers and friends will miss her kindness, humor and smile.  ...

Richard F. Cortez

Richard F. Cortez

Oct 20, 2016

CORTEZ, RICHARD F. “RICKY” October 20, 2016.  Beloved son of the late Frank and Marie.  Dearest brother of Anthony (Charlene), John (Vicki), Sharon (Keith) Bowling, and the late Patricia Convery.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Memorial Visitation Wednesday 4-8 pm with a Memorial Service at 6:00 pm at the Polish Legion of American Veterans "P.L.A.V." Post...

Raymond J. Briffa

Raymond J. Briffa

Oct 19, 2016

BRIFFA, RAYMOND J. October 19, 2016.  Beloved husband of Kim.  Dearest father of Kelly (Helene), Tracy (Travis) Kennedy, and Kegan (Arden).  Loving nanu of Sloane, Cole, Bryce, Kamryn, Delaney, and Tanner.  Dear brother of Joe, Tania, and Vivian (Gabe). Loving uncle of Rachele, Hayley, Aly, Vita, and Cruz and many more nieces and nephews from Canada. Ray will also be...

Krystyna A. Slaby

Krystyna A. Slaby

Oct 15, 2016

SLABY, KRYSTYNA A. October 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mother of Alicia (the late Andrew) Costew, Krystyna and the late Elizabeth. Loving grandma of the late Eric.  Dear sister of Lucy. Visitation Tuesday October 25, 10:00 am at St. Linus Church until time of Mass at 11:00 am.

Helen S. Rapacki

Helen S. Rapacki

Oct 11, 2016

RAPACKI, HELEN S. October 11, 2016.  Beloved mother of Barbara Sonnenfeld.  Loving grandmother and great grandmother.  Memorial visitation Monday 9:30 am at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 31530 Beechwood Ave, Garden City, until time of Mass at 10:00 am.