Dorothy Mickowski

Dorothy Mickowski obituary

Dorothy Mickowski

Dorothy Mickowski Obituary

Visit the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks Road website to view the full obituary.
Dorothy Mickowski of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday August 20, 2025, after a full 88 years of life. Preceding in death are her mother (Fannie Kostoff), father (Sam Kostoff) and her brother (Paul Kostoff) with whom she shared a special bond. Dorothy is survived by her husband Jerry of 64 years, son Bradly, daughter Polly Fisher (Chris Fisher), loyal Jade and her favorite guy, grandson Nolan; as well as many extended family members and close friends.

A small, private memorial service and burial are planned through A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors in Troy, Michigan followed by a burial at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations in Dorothy's memory may be directed to one of her favorite charities, the Ronald McDonald House of Detroit.

(https://rmhc-detroit.org/)
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