Obituaries

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

Jeanne "Jeannie" Elizabeth Scafero

Jeanne "Jeannie" Elizabeth Scafero

Mar 27, 2024

Scafero, Jeanne “Jeannie” E., March 27, 2024. Dearest mother of Lynne Marie (Jay) Marchione, and Christopher (Tina Graf) Scafero. Loving Mema of Anthony, Dominic, and Jonathon. Former spouse of Joseph Scafero. Dear sister of Paul (Virginia) Leonard. Loving aunt of Alexandra Allie, Georgiana Berry, and the late Elizabeth Ramirez. Memorial visitation Thursday, (April 11, 2024) from 2-8 pm with a...

Piotr "Peter" M. Jonca

Piotr "Peter" M. Jonca

Mar 25, 2024

Jonca, Piotr "Peter" M. March 25, 2024. Beloved father of Michael, Michelle (Jason) Briley. Dearest Dziadzia of Joseph, Connor, and Madison. Loving brother of Ziggy (Pat) and Jolanta (Tom) Ford. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Michalina and Walter. Memorial visitation at 9 am Friday, April 12th, with Memorial Mass at 9:30 am...

Mark Richard Cronk

Mark Richard Cronk

Mar 20, 2024

CRONK, MARK RICHARD, March 20, 2024. Precious son of Donna (the late Lawrence) Saliba and Norvin (Linda) Cronk Jr. Loving brother of Michele (Joe) Smigielski and Timmy Cronk. Adored uncle of Joseph (Sabrina) Smigielski. Mark will also be missed by many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn...

Henrietta Victoria Klim

Henrietta Victoria Klim

Mar 15, 2024

Henrietta “Hank” Victoria Klim, 92, of Dearborn, went to heaven Friday, March 15, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 26, 1931, the beloved daughter of Valentine and Sophie Gralak. Growing up she was an avid pianist, going on to teach others to play. She married Karl Arthur Klim on May 22, 1954. They raised 4 children and...

Gary Thomas Brock

Gary Thomas Brock

Mar 14, 2024

Brock, Gary Thomas. March 14, 2024. Beloved Father of Ashley (Scott) Hardie and Whitney (Aaron) Kimble. Dearest Grandpa of Kamryn, Georgia, and Cade. Loving brother of Sandra, Geoffrey, Cheri (the late Jay) Maculevicz, and the late David and Lawrence. Loving Uncle of Christopher (Nicole), Kristen (Adam), and Nicole. Visitation Sunday from 1-7 pm and Monday from 2-8 pm at Stanley...

Judith Ann Varga

Judith Ann Varga

Mar 5, 2024

Judith Ann Varga, a cherished resident of Cement City, gracefully departed this world on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. She is survived by her devoted children: Denise (Kevin) Coolbaugh, Thomas Lindemeyer, William Lindemeyer; son-in-law William Peterson; as well as her stepchildren, Keith (Tabatha) Reisinger, Todd Varga, and Cindy...

Ronald Edward Desjardins, Jr.

Ronald Edward Desjardins, Jr.

Mar 4, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Edward Desjardins Jr Ron passed away Monday, March 4th, 2024 at the age of 62. Born on October 16, 1961, in Wyandotte, to Ron and Carolyn Desjardins; Ron epitomized a life of dedication to work, family, and the love of outdoors. Family occupied an irreplaceable role in Ron's life. Gatherings with family brought Ron much happiness, with many...

Stanley Karas

Stanley Karas

Mar 1, 2024

Stanley Karas died March 1, 2024 peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia, MI. Stanley was born in Detroit, MI June 1, 1935. He was a devoted husband to Carol Ann Karas (Pastuschyn), loving father to Stephen (Carol Marie) Karas and Paul (Karen, dec.) Karas. Preceded in death by Father and mother Joseph and Karolina Karas, brothers and sisters Tony, Ben,...

Lisa Kay Victory

Lisa Kay Victory

Feb 27, 2024

Victory, Lisa Kay February 27, 2024 Beloved wife of Chris. Loving mother of Chris Jr. and Tabitha (James) McIntosh. Cherished daughter of Robert and the late Carol McDonald. Dearest sister of Debbie (Sam) Walsh, Lori (Pete) Bommarito, Shelly (Ricky) McIntosh. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear daughter-in-law of the late Nick (the late Joanne) Rigaletto, the late Doc...

David L. Ledford

David L. Ledford

Feb 23, 2024

LEDFORD, DAVID L. February 23, 2024. Loving Father of Victoria and Julia. Former partner/caregiver Kristen Pfeifer. Beloved son of the late Ronald and Irene Ledford. Dearest brother of Ann Marie (Frank) Talerico. Adored uncle of Francesca and Tomas. Childhood best friend of John, Joe, Stephan, Steve, Good Jeff, and Bad Jeff. Visitation Thursday 2-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00...

Casimira “Cassie” Wysocki

Casimira “Cassie” Wysocki

Feb 22, 2024

Casimira “Cassie” Janina Wysocki, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 22, 2024 with family by her side. Cassie was born in Detroit on May 9, 1932 to John and Agatha (Zychowicz) Suchorab. She grew up on Chopin St. and attended St. Andrews Catholic School through high school. On May 22, 1954, Cassie married the love of her life,...

Debra Anne Baker

Debra Anne Baker

Feb 12, 2024

Baker, Debra Anne, February 12, 2024. Loving daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ann Baker. Dearest sister of Steven Baker. Memorial visitation Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:00 am at Ss. Peter & Paul Church until the time of Memorial Mass at 10:30 am.

Carol Theresa Litrich

Carol Theresa Litrich

Feb 9, 2024

Carol Theresa Litrich, born on October 3, 1949, to William and Theresa Drenzek in Detroit, MI, left us on February 9, 2024. Carol was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of those around her with her warmth, generosity, and zest for life. Devoted and loving, Carol found her greatest joy in being a grandmother. Her grandchildren, Ava and Carson,...

Kevin T. Christoff

Kevin T. Christoff

Feb 4, 2024

Christoff, Kevin T. February 4, 2024. Beloved father of Casey. Dearest grandpa of Avel. Loving former spouse of Mary Jane. Dear brother of Paul, JoAnne (David) Lawless. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Memorial donations suggested to the American Cancer Society and Lutheran Medical...

Joseph Anthony Pilot

Joseph Anthony Pilot

Jan 30, 2024

Pilot, Joseph A. Beloved son of the late Francis and Helen. Dearest brother of Dennis Pilat and Dianne Staroscik. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation Wednesday 4:00-7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights.

Walter R. Kucel

Walter R. Kucel

Jan 29, 2024

Kucel, Walter R. January 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Dearest father of Kenneth (Kara), Kimberly (Timothy), Jennifer (Jacob) Przepiora. Loving grandpa of Ania. Dear brother of Connie Seasword, Donald (Pat), Jeanette (Brian) Downs, Joseph (Judy), and Thomas (Cindy). Brother-in-law of Frank Palmeri, Christopher (Shannon) Palmeri, Cindy (Richard) Wilson, and John Palmeri. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Pelagia Zarczynski

Pelagia Zarczynski

Jan 26, 2024

Zarczynski, Pelagia Beloved wife of the late Roman. Loving mother of Richard (Debbie) Zarczynski, Diane (Donald) Pierron, Isabella Zarczynski, and the late Christopher Zarczynski. Cherished Babcia of David Zarczynski, Nina Boryszczuk, Elaina Boryszczuk, Marko Boryszczuk, , and Merissa Ormonde. Dear Great-Babcia of Riley Zarczynski, Avery Doty, Kaelyn Doty, Samantha Zarczynski, Audrina Boryszczuk, Natalie Zarczynski, and Aubree Ormonde. Instate Tuesday 10:00...

Edward J. Laich

Edward J. Laich

Jan 23, 2024

Laich, Edward J. "Eddie" January 23, 2024. Beloved father of Jeff (Michelle), Steven (Gladys), James, and Prentiss. Dearest grandfather of Alex and Benjamin. Loving brother of Janet (Bill) Papenhagen, Anita, and the late Helen (Ken) Templin. Edward, born in Latrobe, PA, Edward's early years were marked by a profound sense of duty as he served in the United States Air...

Diane Kos

Diane Kos

Jan 21, 2024

Diane Kos October 25, 1943-January 21, 2024 Diane Kos, born on October 25, 1943, to Harry and Stella Gdowski in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Diane's love for animals, gardening, and the great outdoors defined her spirit. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, nurturing her garden and basking in the beauty of nature....

Elaine Marie Lucas

Elaine Marie Lucas

Jan 19, 2024

Elaine Marie Lucas, born on September 30, 1930, in Pulawski Township, MI to Frank and Hattie Kowalski, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2024. She was a beloved woman, who leaves behind a robust legacy of warmth, love, spunk, and many treasured moments. Elaine was a pillar of strength, a devoted wife to the late Herbert, a caring mother, and...