Obituaries

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

George J. Chelar

George J. Chelar

Feb 7, 2015

CHELAR, GEORGE J. February 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Corinne. Dearest father of Susan (William) Fenech, Glenn (KwiCha) Dunn, Nancy, John (Jennifer), Barbara Chelar and Karen (Daniel) Waite. Loving grandpa of Heather, Kimberly, Michael, Nicholas, Julia, Jessica, Joanna, Victoria, Tawnya, Justin, the late Linda, and great-grandpa of Benjamin. Family will receive friends Friday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 7...

Marguerite J. Gedert

Marguerite J. Gedert

Jan 31, 2015

GEDERT, MARGUERITE J. January 31, 2015. Beloved wife of James. Dearest mother of Mary, William (Anne), Ann (Brian Barbati), Thomas (Gail), Martin, George (Rick Logan), Monica (Michael) Wood and Francis. Loving grandma of 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Gloria Bell, Rosie Yeager, Larry Croteau, the late Barbara Kalt and Jack Croteau. Family will receive friends Tuesday...

Elizabeth Alent

Elizabeth Alent

Jan 30, 2015

Elizabeth Julia Mary (Ornowski) born March 10, 1928, in Port Austin, Michigan to the late Stanley and Helen Ornowski, died January 30, 2015 in Dearborn, Michigan. Elizabeth attended Port Austin Public schools and graduated salutatorian of her class. She earned her bachelor's degree of Education at Western Michigan University and a master's degree from the University of Detroit. She was...

Jeanette H. Bopp

Jeanette H. Bopp

Jan 30, 2015

(SIMON) BOPP, JEANETTE H. a long time resident of Houghton Lake, MI passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Regency of Whitmore Lake, long term care facility on January 30, 2015. Age 86, Jeanette was born in Detroit, MI on April 12, 1928 to Joseph and Sadie (Shaheen) Simon and was preceded in passing by her parents,...

Matthew W. Hendricks

Matthew W. Hendricks

Jan 30, 2015

HENDRICKS, MATTHEW W. September 7, 1990 – January 30, 2015. Age 24. Beloved son of Wanda (Bob) Foley and the late Jack Hendricks. Dearest brother of Krystal (Steve Kroll) Hendricks. Proud uncle of Adalynn Kroll. Dear grandson of Beulah Waterman and Robert Foley, Sr. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Family will receive friends Saturday from...

Stanley W. Dobies

Stanley W. Dobies

Jan 25, 2015

DOBIES, STANLEY W. Age 94. January 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Irene. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great niece, and great-great nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3-8 pm with Stitt Post 232 American Legion Honors at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Wednesday 9:30 am at...

Curtis Middleton Jr.

Curtis Middleton Jr.

Jan 23, 2015

MIDDLETON, CURTIS JR. January 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Deborah. Dearest father of Jeffrey (Ann), Rodney (Nicole), Jason, Lisa (David) Shoshan, and John (Kelbie) U’Ren. Loving papa of Jeffrey Jr, Brandon, Logan, Hunter, Hanan, Felice, and Harper. Private services have taken place.

Duko Selim

Duko Selim

Jan 22, 2015

SELIM, DUKO. January 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Sefedin. Dearest mother of Hatihe (John) Futchko, Hetem (Albana), Nimoza (Thomas) Favazza and Nesiko (Mark). Loving Nana of John, Sarah, Lauren, Peter, Kajana, Jason. Dear sister of Vaso, Lirija and Betty. Family will receive friends Monday from 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Service Tuesday 10:30...

Jennie May Grden

Jennie May Grden

Jan 18, 2015

GRDEN, JENNIE MAY. January 18, 2015. Beloved sister of Lillian Trybus, Richard, the late Mary Bilas, Pauline Cebulski, Joseph, Valentine and Frank. Will be missed greatly by many loving nephews, nieces and cousins. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 4-8 pm with Prayers at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Thursday 10:30 am...

Raymond E. Nicklowitz

Raymond E. Nicklowitz

Jan 18, 2015

NICKLOWITZ, RAYMOND E . January 18, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Dearest father of Leonard (Kim), Laura (Phil) Henderson, Michael (Gail), Robert and the late Raymond. Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate...

Colette C. Olinn

Colette C. Olinn

Jan 15, 2015

OLINN, COLETTE C. January 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Jack “Bud”. Dearest mother of Manon Fegley, Jacquelyn Olinn, Celeste (Sal) Faycurry and the late Nicol Olinn-Saad. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother. Family will receive friends Friday 3-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Saturday 9:30 am at St. Alphonsus Church until time of...

Ethel S. Buhagiar

Ethel S. Buhagiar

Jan 10, 2015

BUHAGIAR, ETHEL S. January 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dearest mother of Charles Jr. (Joy), Toni (Mike) Gorris, Joseph (Cathy), Mike (Denise) and the late Steve. Former mother-in-law of Ray Miles and Gail Cepiga. Loving grandmother of Ryan (Debra), Lauren (fiance Bradley Szukhent) Miles, Dyan (Brent), Christian (Molly), Rachael (Jason), Connor and great-grandmother of Lena. Family will...

Sophie M. Tadajewski

Sophie M. Tadajewski

Jan 5, 2015

TADAJEWSKI, SOPHIE M. January 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dearest mother of Carol, David (Sharon) and Sandra (Ross) Smith. Loving grandma of Nicole (Seth Paul) Smith, Ryan (Britney Oliver) Tadajewski, Kimberly (Brad) Fox and Lindsey Tadajewski. Loving nana of Madison Oliver, Jeremiah Fox. Dear sister of Joseph Bok and the late Chesterine Pawluszka. Family will receive friends...

Emma C. Mari

Emma C. Mari

Jan 1, 2015

MARI, EMMA C. January 1, 2015. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and special friend. Family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 am until time of Services at 1:00 pm at the funeral home.

Eugene P. Mccaslin

Eugene P. Mccaslin

Dec 30, 2014

McCASLIN, EUGENE P. “Mac” December 30, 2014. Age 92. Beloved husband of Hazel. Dearest father of Audrey (Curt) Greer and Dale (Karen). Loving grandpa of Sean, Dana Ross, and papa of Savanah and Owen. Dear brother of Cynthia Campanelli. Family will receive friends Thursday from 5-7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Service Friday...

Patricia M. Defranceschi

Patricia M. Defranceschi

Dec 26, 2014

DeFRANCESCHI, PATRICIA M. December 26, 2014, age 78. Dearest mother of Joseph (Lucia) Fundaro Jr., Norrice (John) Van Camp, Adrienne (Taft) Kasik and Vincent (Michelle) Fundaro. Loving Nana of 8 grandchildren. Dear sister of Barbara Reynolds, Lew Rolston, Deanna Hinkle and Loren Rolston. Pat will also be missed by her dog Cricket. Memorial visitation Friday January 2, 2015 from 12:00pm-2:00...

Judy A. Kilian

Judy A. Kilian

Dec 20, 2014

KILIAN, JUDY A. (nee Mitchell). December 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving daughter of Mary and the late Edward Mitchell. Dearest sister of Anthony (Lisa) Mitchell, Edward (Linda) Mitchell and Philip (Brenda) Mitchell. Loving aunt of Matthew, Lacey, Lindsey, Zachary, Philip and Mikayla. Loving great aunt of Ray. Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-8 pm with a rosary at...

William Wojciechowski

William Wojciechowski

Dec 20, 2014

WOJCIECHOWSKI, WILLIAM JR. December 20, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Merle. Dearest father of Cynthia, Kathleen, Mike (Susan), John and the late Steven. Also survived by many grandchildren. Dear brother of Tony. Dearest companion of Marie Eichner. Family will receive friends Monday 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 am at...

Antoinette T. Hilber

Antoinette T. Hilber

Dec 18, 2014

HILBER, ANTOINETTE T. December 18, 2014. Age 83. Beloved wife of John. Dearest mother of Paul. Loving sister of Anthony Todaro and the late Jerry Todaro. Dearest daughter of the late Jasper and Josephine. Family will receive friends Monday from 1-8pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Tuesday at 10:00am...

Raymond A. Michalek

Raymond A. Michalek

Dec 16, 2014

MICHALEK, RAYMOND A. December 16, 2014 Beloved husband of the late Caroline. Dearest father of Ronald, Ray (Patricia), Anna McCart, and Daniel. Loving grandfather of Raymond (Melissa), Timothy (Dawn), Jennifer (Greg) Stoutjesdyk, Lyndsey (Andrew) Sebok, Kara (Paul) Jantzen and great-grandfather of Christian, Cody, Sean, Brock, Madeline, Alexa, Annah, Jordyn, Raeann, Kennedy, Jackson, Ashlynn, Adalyn, Grant, Elias, and Peyton. Dear brother...