Obituaries

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

William J. Danko

William J. Danko

Mar 1, 2012

DANKO, WILLIAM J. June 28, 1921- March 1, 2012. Beloved husband of Arlene for 56 years. Wonderful father of Judy (Jim) Scanlon, James (Liz), Daniel (Vicky), Patricia (Paul) Ditosto. Loving grandpa of Stephanie (Matt) Nollar, William, Katrina, Samantha and Steven Danko, Teresa and Anna Ditosto. Great grandpa of Jack Nollar. William was a World War II veteran, an employee of...

Josephine Arnold (Nee Ptak)

Josephine Arnold (Nee Ptak)

Feb 27, 2012

ARNOLD, JOSEPHINE J. February 27, 2012. Loving mother of Greg Canjar, Gary (Kei) Canjar, Robert D., Peggy Jo, and John L. Dear grandmother of Paul, Kyle, Michael, Kara, Anthony, and Danielle. Dear sister of Raymond Ptak. Loving aunt Sissy to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Saturday from 11 am until time of service at 2 pm at...

Bernice D. Kennedy

Bernice D. Kennedy

Feb 24, 2012

KENNEDY, BERNICE D. February 24, 2012. Dearest sister of Ethel Lauri and the late Marion Semplici. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday 12 noon at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Maria Jurkiewicz

Maria Jurkiewicz

Feb 19, 2012

JURKIEWICZ, MARIA A. February 19, 2012. Beloved wife of Sigmund. Dearest mother of Sheryl (Ben) Farnham and the late Edward. Loving grandmother of Nicole, Benjamin, and Blake. Dear sister of Emily Cauchi. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday 1-8 pm with Rosary at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn...

Ruth A. Glispin

Ruth A. Glispin

Feb 18, 2012

GLISPIN, RUTH A. February 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James. Cherished mother of Joan (Ronald) Brown, Barbara and the late Margaret (Patrick) Desmond. Loving grandmother of Patrick (Danielle) Desmond and Michael Brown. Funeral services will be private.

Jean T. Zawacki

Jean T. Zawacki

Feb 17, 2012

ZAWACKI, JEAN T. Age 92. February 17, 2012. Passed away in her sleep in the midst of her children. She was preceded in death by Edward, her husband of almost 60 years. She is survived by her children Edward Zawacki (Nayade Acosta), Bernadette (Dick) Brooks, Barbara Zawacki (the late Bernie Mendelsohn), Bette Zawacki (Mike Brown), her loving grandchildren David (Chere’)...

Alexander Mieczkowski

Alexander Mieczkowski

Feb 16, 2012

MIECZKOWSKI, ALEXANDER Age 93 February 16, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve (nee Bigos). Dearest father of Richard (Janet) and Bernadette (David) Raney. Loving grandfather of Chris, Keith, Alison, Jennifer and Kimberly and 5 great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5-8 pm with a prayer service at 7pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home 25509 West Warren (3 blocks...

Barbara Wilk

Barbara Wilk

Feb 16, 2012

WILK, BARBARA. February 16, 2012. Beloved wife of Felix “Phil”. Dearest mother of Anita (Michael) Callender, Susan (Robert) Fender, Patricia (Tony) Stevens, Judy Wilk (Mark DiPonio) and Thomas (Annie). Loving grandmother of Michelle, Andrea, Candice, Christie, Cory, Amy, and Benjamin. Loving great grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Marie Maurice. Family will receive friends Monday from 1-8 pm with prayer...

Noah Andrew Miller

Noah Andrew Miller

Feb 15, 2012

MILLER, NOAH ANDREW. February 15, 2012. Loving son of Kelly (Todd Clark) Miller and Andrew (Nicole Bono) Miller. Dear grandson of James (Erica) Samoley, Susan Samoley, Randall Miller, and Gloria (Terry) Papay. Also survived by many loving aunts and uncles. Family will receive friends Saturday from 3-8 pm and Sunday from 1 pm until time of service at 6 pm...

Terrance E. Blanton

Terrance E. Blanton

Feb 10, 2012

Terrance E. Blanton--- July 17, 1948 - Feb 10, 2012 Terrance E. Blanton, 63 of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away Friday afternoon, February 10, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17, 1948 in Allen Park, son of the late Eugene and Beulah Blanton. Terrance was a devoted husband to the late Barbara Bone and was married...

Charlene E. Cline

Charlene E. Cline

Feb 7, 2012

CLINE, CHARLENE E. February 7, 2012. Loving mother of Richard (Dawn) and the late Robert. Dear Gramma of Madison. Beloved daughter of Lily and the late William Cline. Dearest sister of Matthew, Roberta, Richard, and Mary Bier. Dear friend of Tonya Stevens. Family will receive friends Saturday from 1 pm until time of service at 6 pm at Stanley Turowski...

Virginia H. Day (Nee Laskowski)

Virginia H. Day (Nee Laskowski)

Feb 1, 2012

DAY, VIRGINIA H. February 1, 2012. Dearest mother of Michael (Debbie), Debby (Steve) Pilkins, Denise (Don) Kinney, Tammy (Mike) Allard and Sean (Karen). Loving grandmother of Brian, Michelle, Dustin, Rocky, Mitchell, Desiree, Danielle, David, Sarah, Erin, Kelly, Chris, Madison, McKenzie, and Sean, Jr. Also survived by many great grandchildren. Dear sister of John Laskowski, Suzanne Ciak, and the late Chester...

Raymond W. Koss

Raymond W. Koss

Jan 28, 2012

KOSS, RAYMOND W. January 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Lucie. Dearest father of Carol Koss (Jim Reverski), Mary (the late Donald) Butler, and Annette (Michael) Modic. Loving grandfather of Meghan, Kirsten, and Michelle. Dear brother of Walter, Edmund, the late Edward, Stanley and Matylda Repko. Family will receive friends Friday from 1-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Henry J. Leszczynski

Henry J. Leszczynski

Jan 24, 2012

LESZCZYNSKI, HENRY J. January 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Theresa. Dearest father of Dennis (Anne), Nancy (Charles) Ewell and Henry Jr. (Christine). Loving grandfather of Julianne, Katherine and Addison. Family will receive friends Friday 2-8 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home 25509 West Warren (3 blocks east of Beech Daly), Dearborn Heights. Instate Saturday 9:30 am at St. Raphael Church...

Junior "Rudy" Wiertalla

Junior "Rudy" Wiertalla

Jan 20, 2012

WIERTALLA, JUNIOR "RUDY". January 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Mark (Jayne), Debra, and Jeff (Debra). Dearest grandfather of Crystal, Amber, Andy, Kim and Zack. Dear brother of Rolland Crandell and Gloria McKinney. Memorial Service will be held Saturday January 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 25535 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights.

Chester Grabowski

Chester Grabowski

Jan 19, 2012

GRABOWSKI, CHESTER. January 19, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary Dolores. Dearest father of Julie (Vince) Bernard and Joyce (Greg) Morris. Loving grandfather of Luke, Jenna, and Brooke. Dear brother of Walter. Family will receive friends Sunday from 1-8 pm with Prayer Service at 7 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Monday 9:30...

Br. Francis Berridge

Br. Francis Berridge

Jan 17, 2012

BERRIDGE, BR. FRANCIS. January 17, 2012. Born August 25, 1930 in England. Professed on January 6, 1962 and was a Mariannhill Missionary for 50 years with most of his missionary work taking place in South Africa and the United States. Br. Berridge is survived by his two brothers, John and Ronald, who live in England. Visitation will be Friday from...

Diane Spampinato

Diane Spampinato

Jan 6, 2012

SPAMPINATO, DIANE January 6, 2012. Loving mother of Vincenzo (Lorena), Gina Baker and Dina. Loving grandmother of Giovanni and Rocco. Dearest sister of Barbara, Marilyn, James, Donald, Mark, Tony and Jackie. Former wife of John. Family will receive friends Monday 1:00-8:00 pm with services at 6:30 pm. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home 25509 West Warren (3 blocks east of Beech...

Irene J. Fundaro

Irene J. Fundaro

Jan 6, 2012

FUNDARO, IRENE J. January 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William. Dearest mother of William Jr. Loving grandmother of Gina (Ryan) and William III (Samantha). Great grandmother of Asher, Graci, Arden and William IV. Family will receive friends Friday 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home 25509 West Warren (3 blocks east of Beech Daly) Dearborn...

Brigeth S. Kowal

Brigeth S. Kowal

Dec 31, 2011

KOWAL, BRIGETH S. December 31, 2011. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dearest mother of Henry (Phyllis) and Christine (Clarence) Brookins. Loving grandmother of Matthew, Stephen, Mary Katherine Kowal and Brigeth and Jeffrey Brookins. Dear sister of Martha Koppy and 8 predeceased siblings. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 1-8 pm with Rosary at 6 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509...