Obituaries

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

Dr. John E. Kelly, Phd

Dr. John E. Kelly, Phd

Oct 3, 2024

Dr. John E. Kelly PhD, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2024, in Gilbert AZ, at the age of 70. He is survived by his beloved Suzanne, his children Julie Kelly-Smith (Byron), John A. (Sarah), and Michael (Nicole), grandchildren Kiri and Kyson Smith, and John and Maximilian Kelly. John was born on March 9, 1954, he...

Frances Mary Fodera

Frances Mary Fodera

Oct 2, 2024

Fodera, Frances Mary October 2, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Dearest mother of Joseph (Fran) and Jasper (Therese). Cherished grandma of Joe (Sara) Fodera, John (Christen) Fodera, Lauren (Anthony) Maceri, Colette (Andrew) Michalak. Loving great-grandma of Jack, Logan, Dominic, Juliana, Dino, Marisa, Giovanni, and Juliette. Dear sister of the late Catherine Ficara. Also survived by many loving...

Michele Elizabeth Martin

Michele Elizabeth Martin

Sep 26, 2024

Michele Elizabeth Martin, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 26, 2024, at the age of 66. Michele is survived by her loving mother, Candis Martin; her siblings, Cynthia Martin and Craig Martin; and nephew, Dominic Martin. She was preceded in death by her father, George Martin.

Michele was a dedicated Product Engineer and a...

Mary C. Cutajar

Mary C. Cutajar

Sep 23, 2024

Mary C Cutajar (nee Galea) September 23, 2024.  Mary was born September 26 1934 in the village of Msida on the Island of Malta.  Six years after her birth she was, as were all the Maltese people on the Island at the time,  victims of WWII Axis aggression when her tiny island sustained severe bombing raids,  limited opportunity for...

Sister Deborah Marie Ciolek, Fssj

Sister Deborah Marie Ciolek, Fssj

Sep 22, 2024

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND

THE LIFE; WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME,

EVEN IF HE DIES, WILL LIVE, AND

EVERYONE WHO LIVES AND BELIEVES

IN ME WILL NEVER DIE.

(John 11:26)

A remembrance in...

Lucille Wiggins

Lucille Wiggins

Sep 16, 2024

Wiggins, Lucille. September 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Orville. Dearest mother of Michael, Sharon (Dwayne) Black, Barbara (Karen Ireland), and the late Gary and David. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey (Jennifer), Jessica, Matthew, Andrew (Jena) Black, Zachary (Erin Brown), Kristin, Jonathan (Gina) Black, Julane (Brad) Spencer, and the late Jennifer. Loving great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Danielle, Harrison, Adelaide, Avery,...

Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo

Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo

Sep 10, 2024

Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo April 8, 1946 – September 10, 2024 Giuseppe "Joe" Di Russo, age 78, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born on April 8, 1946, in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, Joe was the beloved son of the late Guglielmo and Antonietta Di Russo. At the age of 16, Joe immigrated to the United States, where he...

Claus Peter Busemann

Claus Peter Busemann

Aug 28, 2024

Busemann, Claus Peter. August 28, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Adolf and Magdalene. Dearest brother of Mary (Marvin) Stroop, Susan (Sam) Pajkowski, Laurie (Edward) Mlynczyk. Loving uncle of Brittany, Alex, Adam, and Derek. Visitation Tuesday 9:45 - 10:30 am at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Mass Tuesday at SS. Peter and Paul Parish...

Sylvia Alice Myers

Sylvia Alice Myers

Aug 26, 2024

Sylvia Alice Myers, born on February 22, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Julia Tracy, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.

Beloved wife of Joseph, Sylvia's life was filled with love, joy, and cherished memories. She was the dearest mother of Michelle Olivero and Melanie Champagne, and the cherished Grandma, lovingly known as Lala, to...

Stanley B. Czarnota

Stanley B. Czarnota

Aug 19, 2024

Czarnota, Stanley B. August 19, 2024. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Stella. Dearest brother of Richard (Barbara), the late Virginia (Hank) Namyslowski, and the late Thomas. Loving uncle of Christine, Donna, Eddie, Albert, Leonard, Michael, Richard, Andrew, Patrick, the late Martin. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm with a Rosary at 4 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...

Gloria Neal Rothe

Gloria Neal Rothe

Aug 13, 2024

ROTHE, GLORIA NEAL, August 13, 2024.  Loving daughter of the late Neal and Mary Rothe.  Dear friends Marilyn Smith and James Guibord.  Gloria will be missed by her fur baby Rocky. Gloria worked for the Teamsters for over 25 years. A private service has taken place.

Clara Patricia Sypula

Clara Patricia Sypula

Aug 13, 2024

Clara Patricia Sypula

June 18, 1938 – August 13, 2024

Beloved wife of Kenneth.  Loving mother of Mike (Elaine) and William (Deanna).  Cherished Babcia of Michael, Ewa, Klaudia, and Nataniel.  Dear sister of Mary (George) Fiegehen and Joseph (Debbie) Ostafin.  Visitation Sunday 1-8 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Beverly Frances Lesinski

Beverly Frances Lesinski

Aug 12, 2024

Beverly Lesinski, a devoted educator and passionate Detroit Tigers fan, passed away on August 12, 2024. Beverly’s life was marked by her deep love for her family, her commitment to her students, and her cherished companions—her beloved dogs.

She was the cherished mother of Sherry (Fred) Stillman and the beloved sister of Patricia (John) Novak. Beverly also...

Diana Joan Lis

Diana Joan Lis

Aug 11, 2024

Diana Joan Lis

September 13, 1961 -  August 11, 2024

Diana Joan Lis was a remarkable woman whose life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and love.

Diana was born in Detroit on September 13, 1961, the second youngest of five children to Walter and Zofia Lis. Grade School and High School were...

Ian Thomas Young

Ian Thomas Young

Aug 10, 2024

Young, Ian Thomas, August 10, 2024.  Loving son of Jennetta (Jeri Hill) Helton and Thomas Young.  Dearest nephew of Janet Jager. Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 17th, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm with a Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights.

Rose Marie Michels

Rose Marie Michels

Jul 19, 2024

Michels, Rose Marie

October 25, 1935 – July 19, 2024

Rose Marie Michels, born October 25, 1935, in Detroit, MI, to Aloysius and Mathilda (nee Sandecki), passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was a beacon of education, humor, and wit, known for her sharp intellect and quick sense of humor.

A...

Mariano J. Burgos

Mariano J. Burgos

Jul 18, 2024

Burgos, Mariano Joseph. July 18th 2024. Beloved Son of Monica Batts and Mariano (Vikki). Dearest Brother of Mercedes Burgos, Austin Rush, Antonio Burgos, and Ayana Burgos. Loving Grandson of Helena and the late Rudolph King, the late Temisto, the late Marsella Burgos and Pat Hixson. Mariano will also be missed by his fur baby, Abby.  Also survived by loving...

Sandra Kay Rowland

Sandra Kay Rowland

Jul 16, 2024

Sandra Kay Rowland

October 19, 1947 - July 16, 2024

Sandra Kay (Gohl) Rowland, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024.  Born to Emerald and Kathleen (Duke) Gohl in Ferndale, MI. Sandy will forever be known for her dedication to her family, her caring heart for others, and...

Jan Wojciechowski

Jan Wojciechowski

Jul 16, 2024

Wojciechowski, Jan July 16, 2024 Beloved husband of the late Weronika. Dearest father of Zofia Dec, Henryk, Zbyszek. Kochany dziadzio of Izabela, Eryk, Dawid, Karol, Tomek. Pra dziadzio of Adrian, Juliusz, Artus, Olivia, Veronika, and Maja. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Friday at 10:30...

Stella Swierczek

Stella Swierczek

Jul 15, 2024

Swierczek, Stella. July 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thadeusz. Dearest mother of Barbara (the late David) Veverica, George, Patricia and Thomas. Loving babcia of Paula (David) Gentile and Patrick. Great babcia of Alexander and Eva.

Visitation Thursday from 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...