Obituaries

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

Amber L. Keyes

Amber L. Keyes

Jan 19, 2024

Keyes, Amber L. January 19, 2024. Beloved Mother of Jacob, Mason, Nevaeh, Leah, and Malachi. Dearest daughter of Tracey (Larry) McCoy and Rickey Keyes. Loving sister of Travis Keyes and Rickey Welsh. Loving granddaughter of Robert and Helen Findlay and Gene and Linda Keyes. Loving niece of Ronald (Kim) Keyes and Jeanette (Randy) Smith. Visitation Thursday from 12 -2 pm...

Sheila Steslicki

Sheila Steslicki

Jan 9, 2024

STESLICKI, SHEILA, January 9, 2024. Dearest mother of Deborah (Sean) Rumohr, and Keith (Beth) Steslicki. Loving grandma of Noel, Nicholas, Alexandra, Jessica, Emily, Andrew, and Jake. Dear sister of John (Toni) Shedlock, Carl (Kay) Shedlock, and Ed (Lisa) Shedlock. Visitation Sunday 1:30-8:00 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate...

Martha Julia Serrano

Martha Julia Serrano

Jan 8, 2024

Martha Julia Serrano March 13, 1935 – January 8, 2024 Beloved wife of the late Miguel Angel Serrano. Loving mother of Mirna (Miguel) Mendez, Martha G. (Fernando) Serrano, Mayra (Roberto) Sanchez, Gricelda (Michael) Cutajar, Giovani Serrano, and the late Miguel Serrano. Cherished grandma of Vladimir (Jennifer) Cuevas, Walter Cuevas, Esmeralda (Rocky) Gonzalez, Marlene (Cory) Serrano, Elsie (Adrian) Mendoza, Sandy (Dustin)...

Joseph "Big Joe" F. Fundaro Sr.

Joseph "Big Joe" F. Fundaro Sr.

Jan 8, 2024

Fundaro Sr., Joesph F. “Big Joe”. January 8, 2024. Loving companion of Judie Fink. Beloved father of Joe Jr. (Lucy), Norrice (John) Van Camp, Vincent (Holly), the late Adrienne (Taft) Kasik. Loving Popie of Tori, Elicia, Alexandra, Joelle, Kristofer, John Paul, Austin, Lora and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother Frank (Rose) and Anthony (Phyllis). Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews....

Claudia Ann Kadyszewski

Claudia Ann Kadyszewski

Jan 5, 2024

KADYSZEWSKI, CLAUDIA ANN January 5, 2024. Claudia was the loving daughter and only child of the late Frank and Dolores (Kurlendzki), granddaughter of the late Frank and Leocadya Kadyszewski and John and Helen Kurlendzki. She received her sacraments at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Detroit where her parents were members. Despite her physical limitations she was able to attend elementary...

Michael Stephen Fleszar

Michael Stephen Fleszar

Jan 1, 2024

Fleszar, Michael "Mike" Stephen January 1, 2024 Michael Stephen Fleszar, a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 1, 2024. Born to Eugene and Delphine Fleszar (nee Kokoszka) on June 6, 1961, in Dearborn, Michigan, Mike was a beacon of warmth and kindness to all who knew him. Mike graduated from St. Hedwig High School in Detroit...

Emil J. Zapalski

Emil J. Zapalski

Dec 30, 2023

ZAPALSKI, EMIL J. December 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Lillian H. Dearest father of Robert (Annie), Raymond (Karen), Barbara (the late David) Ganshorn, Ronald, and Susanna (Luke) Elliot. Loving Dziadzia of Bobby, Kristyn, Alan, Neil, Megan, Michael, Mary, and Noah. PraDzia of Riley, Ryder, Weston, Cooper, Lyla, Maya, Nolan, Campbell, Sarah, and Beau. Visitation Wednesday from 2-8 pm...

Sandra L. Rodgers

Sandra L. Rodgers

Dec 29, 2023

Rodgers, Sandra L. December 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James David. Dearest mother of David, Brian (Robin), Chris. Loving grandma of Jamie, Danyel, Christopher James, Tasha, Jackie, and James. Private services were held.

Rosemarie D'Onofrio

Rosemarie D'Onofrio

Dec 28, 2023

D’Onofrio, Rosemarie. December 28, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Mario. Loving mother of Linda and Larry (Shelia). Cherished Nannie of Andrea, Daniel, and Matthew. Dear sister of the late Francis, the late Stella, the late, Anna, the late Joseph. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-8 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Stanley Turowski...

Angela Imperi

Angela Imperi

Dec 27, 2023

Imperi, Angela. December 27, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Gino. Loving mother of Robert (Theresa) and the late Gia. Loving Nona of Valencia and Antonio. Instate Friday 10:00 am-11:30 am at St. Barbara Church. Funeral Mass Friday at 11:30 am at St. Barbara Church.

Christopher J. Serwatowski

Christopher J. Serwatowski

Dec 22, 2023

Serwatowski, Christopher J. December 22, 2023. Beloved father of Holly. Loving son of Delphine Bosek and the late Stanley Serwatowski. Dear brother of Laurie Brocki, Lynnette Bivins, Mary Shedlock, James Serwatowski, Geri Ann Serwatowski, Kenneth Serwatowski, and the late Stanley Serwatowski Jr, and Lisa Parsons. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 10 am – 2 pm...

Rose Marie Roch

Rose Marie Roch

Dec 21, 2023

ROCH, ROSE MARIE, December 21, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Laura (Thomas) Schoefter and Elaine (Eric) Lovdahl. Loving grandma of Ian and Lauren (Michael). Visitation Thursday 3-8 pm with a Rosary at 6:30 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. Instate Friday 10:00 am at St. Linus Church until time of...

Ruth Al-Saadi

Ruth Al-Saadi

Dec 18, 2023

Al-Saadi, Ruth. December 18, 2023. Dearest mother of Adelia (Mike) Colson. Loving grandma of Ashley, Austin, and Alec (Natalie). Dear sister of Amos (Linda) Long, Edward (Jani) Long, the late Callie, Corabelle, Fancy, Lucy, Elsie, Roscoe, Elaine, Garnett, Freddie, and Daniel. Former spouse of the late Fadhil Al-Saadi. Visitation Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home,...

Elizabeth "Ellis" C. Lange

Elizabeth "Ellis" C. Lange

Dec 17, 2023

Lange, Elizabeth C. "Ellis" December 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Stuart Lange and Heather (Jeff) King. Loving Nana of Daniel (Jessica), Rachel Small, and Addie King. Great Nana of Alivia, Amora, and Ezra. Dear sister of Roberta Nash and the late Jean Wallace and Robert Brown. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Dorothy B. Gismondi

Dorothy B. Gismondi

Dec 15, 2023

Gismondi, Dorothy B. December 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Dearest mother of Paul (Cynthia), Kayne (the late Danny) Williams, and Jayne. Loving grandmother of Christopher (Elizabeth), Breana, Joshua, and Jonah. Loving great-grandmother of Cordelia, Dante. Dear sister of Ron (the late Teresa), Marian (the late David) Jolet, the late Geri Kendall. Dear friend of Barbara Kanclerz. Loving...

Jack Paul Mattieson

Jack Paul Mattieson

Dec 14, 2023

Jack Mattieson (died December 14, 2023), was raised in Dearborn, MI and graduated from Dearborn High School (Class of 1953). After a year at the University of Miami, Jack went to Northland College in Ashland, WI. While at Northland, he was an outstanding defenseman on the Northland Hockey team for three seasons from 1956-1959, while simultaneously playing with the Ironwood...

Merle "Moe” Victor Thomas, Jr.

Merle "Moe” Victor Thomas, Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

Merle Victor Thomas Jr. June 16, 1937-December 9, 2023 Beloved son of the late Merle Sr. and Helen. Dearest brother of the late Robert (the late June) and the late Stanley. Cherished uncle of Jason (Denise), Patrick (Nicole), Sharon (Chuck) Lindenmuth, and Randy (Teresa). Dear great-uncle of Lauren, Rachel, Emma, Hanna, Leia, Jordan, and Preston. Loving companion of Margret. Also...

Victoria "Vickie" Flis

Victoria "Vickie" Flis

Dec 6, 2023

Victoria "Vickie" N. Flis April 16, 1960 – December 6, 2023 Victoria "Vickie" Flis passed away on December 6, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Pasquale and Maria DeMarco in Ridgway, PA, on April 16, 1960, Vickie's life was a testament to love, selflessness, and unwavering faith. At the tender age of 15, she encountered the...

Richard E. Heilstedt

Richard E. Heilstedt

Nov 22, 2023

HEILSTEDT, RICHARD E., November 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Margaret (Diem) for 66 years until her death in January of 2022. Dearest father of Richard (Jen Meagher) and Debbie (Ron) Desjardins. Loving grandpa of Derek and Crystal (Rickie) Elkins. Doting great-grandpa of Faith Margaret. Richard E. Heilstedt (“Dick”) was born in Detroit on February 20, 1931 to Loretta and Elmer...

Joann Jones

Joann Jones

Nov 16, 2023

JONES, JOANN, November 16, 2023. Beloved wife of Tom. Dearest mother of Peggy (Michael) Smith, Donnie (Kathy) Tomblin, Elizabeth (Matthew) Rons, and Ray (Cheryl) Jones. Loving Granny of Casey (James) Patterson, Cheyenne (Jack) Wright, Genesis Jones, Hailey & Kaitlyn Rons, and Breanna & Tyler Maddock. Loving Great Granny of Cullen Patterson and Little Jack Wright, and loving Sister to Barb,...