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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 12, 2024

Alan William Purcell

November 3, 1967 - July 12, 2024

Alan William Purcell, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 12, 2024, at the age of 56. Alan is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Smith; his father, John P. Purcell; and his sister, Briana Purcell. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 4, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Frank Sadek, born February 15, 1955, to Frank and Olga (née Bober) Sadek in Detroit, MI, passed away on July 4, 2024. Kenny was an avid sports fan, wholeheartedly supporting the University of Michigan—"Go Blue!"—and all of the Detroit teams, especially the 1968 World Champion Tigers. Not only did he love sports, but he also excelled in them....

Jun 30, 2024

Girrard "Jerry" Zalno, born June 29, 1953, passed away on June 30, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late John and Virginia Zalno, and is survived by his siblings Paul (Diane), Marianne (James) Matthews, and John (the late Brenda). Jerry was a proud uncle to his nieces and nephews. Jerry cherished his childhood dream of becoming an artist...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Paul Staroscik Jr. October 3, 1978 – June 28, 2024 Robert Paul Staroscik Jr., affectionately known as Bobby, Robby, Bryan Metro, Robby Starr, The Doctor, and “That Guy from the Blog,” passed away on June 28, 2024. Born on October 3, 1978, to Robert Sr. and Dianne (nee Pilat) in Detroit, MI, Robert was a beloved son, brother, uncle,...

Jun 28, 2024

"Pegeen" Margaret Mary Mitchell was born in Detroit on 9 January 1957. The first child of the late Ellen and Aloysius Mitchell, and big sister to twins Eileen (Keith) Miazgowicz, and the late Jamie. Margaret will be remembered fondly as an Aunt to Matthew and Patrick and as a dear friend to Kimberly. Pegeen grew up in a close-knit Northwest...