Escanaba, MI
Dorothy Develski, 83, of Escanaba, passed away Sunday evening April 2, 2017 unexpectedly at home in Escanaba.
Dorothy was born April 25, 1933 in Ironwood, MI the daughter of Frank and Mary (Segelke) Stanczak who were Polish immigrants to Ironwood. She was raised in Ironwood where she was 1951 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Walter Develski on October 15, 1955 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ironwood. They moved to England where Walter was stationed in the U.S. Military and began their family. They later were stationed in Waco, TX and Rantoul, IL before eventually moving to Escanaba in 1971.
Dorothy did volunteer work for the Escanaba Public Schools for many years. She was an active member of St. Anne Catholic Church and served on the Funeral Luncheon Committee along with her husband Walter for many years.
Dorothy enjoyed her many visits back to Poland to visit family and to England to see her old friends. Her hobbies included dancing, bowling, playing bingo and shopping. She was an excellent cook and baker and her family will miss her homemade ravioli.
In addition to her husband of 61 years, Walter, survivors include:
Children:
Barbara (Terry) Lehouillier
Michael (Debra) Develski
LeeAnn (Terry) Hanson
Grandchildren:
Jason, Andrew, Timothy and Jeffrey Lehouillier, Katie (Adam) Whitmer, Cody and Lexi Hanson, Rachel (Josh) Blanke, Christopher Puddy and Amy (David) Cooper.
Great Grandchildren:
James Cooper
Everly and Harper Blanke
Baby girl Whitmer due in August
In addition to her parents, her siblings, Leo Stanczak, Frank Stanczak, Frances Ruby, Agnes Kriska and Steve Stanczak preceded Dorothy in death.
Dorothy’s family will receive friends on Thursday April 6, 2017 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the St. Anne Catholic Church in Escanaba. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Fr. Fran DeGroot officiating. Luncheon will follow in the St. Anne Parish Hall. Private entombment will be at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a charity to be determined at a later date in memory of Dorothy. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Develski family
Linda R McNamee - Escanaba, MI
WALTER, hand family, I’m so sorry to hear about Dorothy she was a beautiful lady, I will miss saying Hi to her in church, Dale and I extend our thoughts and sympathy to all of you. Praying for you. Dale & Linda McNamee.
Terry (Winker) Lemire - Escanaba, MI
Dorothy and Walt were the nicest couple. I met Dorothy through working with Walt in the Auto Shop at Bay. They came to many of our parties for the adoption of my kids and graduations. She was always so nice. I will miss talking to her when shopping. Prayers to Walt and family. She will surely be missed.