Roberta Mae "Bobbi" Borowski

Roberta "Bobbi" Mae Borowski passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, in West Dundee, Illinois.

Born on April 23, 1940, to Ernest Elmer and Beatress "Ruby" Roberts in Detroit, Michigan, Bobbi and her brother, Ronald Dean, primarily grew up in Michigan, with stints in Tennessee and Arizona, before ultimately returning to Detroit. There she met the love of her life, James Borowski, through a mutual friend at the age of 14. Married at 18, they had three children and six grandchildren and were married for 62 years until his passing in 2021.

Bobbi and Jim enjoyed traveling throughout their lives, and her work as a travel agent took them to some of their favorite beaches – including Hawaii, Jamaica, The Cayman Islands, Barbados, and St. Thomas. No place won their hearts quite like Sanibel Island, which they visited regularly both while raising their family in Michigan, and after they retired to Lecanto, Florida. In addition to her work as a travel agent, Bobbi worked as a "Kelly Girl" for Kelly Services agency, where she was assigned to Chrysler, one of many Borowskis to work in the family business known as the auto industry; she also managed the fine jewelry department at Foland's, an experience well-suited to her love of fashion and jewelry.

Deeply dedicated to caring for her family, Bobbi still made time for her passions. A lifelong sports fan, she enjoyed cheering for the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, but added the Tampa Bay Rays and Lightning to her squad after becoming a Florida resident.

She enjoyed staying active and had a host of hobbies, including racquetball, bowling, gardening, and ceramics.

Bobbi is survived by her children, Mark, Sue (Gloria Graham), and Brian, and grandchildren Jaclyn, Rachel (Adrian), Mark (Taylor), Tommy, Joey Christunas, and Drake Borowski.

In lieu of a service, Bobbi and Jim's ashes will be spread in Sanibel Island, their favorite place, and desired resting spot.