Carolyn Ann Kaczmarek

Carolyn Ann Kaczmarek obituary

Carolyn Ann Kaczmarek

Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

22412 Overlake St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

Send Flowers

Dec

12

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

22412 Overlake St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home

Carolyn Kaczmarek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Carolyn Ann Kaczmarek, longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away Thursday November 27 th, 2025 after a long illness. She is survived by her sister Kate Schuch, her three sons Paul, Jason, and Dan Fontella, her granddaughters Danielle Huffman and Amelia Fontella, and 2 great-grandsons Preston Huffman and Barron Huffman. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Irene, her brother Chet, and friend Gene Perye.

Carolyn loved family and the holidays, enjoyed travelling, and occasional trips to the casinos. After she retired as a contract specialist with US Army TACOM she enjoyed playing Bridge, and spending time in her back yard gardening. There were frequent bus trips around the country with her friend Gene, and a Mediterranean cruise with her sister Kate. She rescued several greyhounds from the tracks, giving them loving homes in their retirement.

Carolyn was happiest surrounded by family. There were frequent family dinners, as well as game days playing cards and board games with her sons and sister. She was a happy outgoing person, always smiling and willing to chat with anyone about almost anything. She was generous and giving, supportive of her sons as they made their way through the world.

Memorial Mass
Friday, December 12, 2025
Family will be receiving guest at 9 AM with mass starting at 10 AM.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
22412 Overlake St
Saint Clair Shores MI 48080

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Upcoming Events

Dec

12

Visitation

9:00 a.m.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

22412 Overlake St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

Send Flowers

Dec

12

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church

22412 Overlake St, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home