Obituaries

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

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...

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,...