Jacqueline Lillian Karpinski

Jacqueline Lillian Karpinski obituary

Jacqueline Lillian Karpinski

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Sep

13

Memorial Gathering

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

44633 Utica Road, Utica, MI 48317

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Sep

13

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

44633 Utica Road, Utica, MI 48317

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Jacqueline Karpinski Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 22, 2025.
Jacqueline Lillian Karpinski, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, formerly of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born on March 8, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to John and Jean Froncz. Jacqueline is the cherished wife of the late Chester, who preceded her in death in 2022. A memorial mass for both Chester and Jacquline will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, gathering from 9:30 a.m.until the time of the mass at 10:00 a.m., at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, Utica, Michigan. Inurnment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Please share a story or leave a tribute at www.SullivanFuneralDirectors.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Memorial Gathering

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

44633 Utica Road, Utica, MI 48317

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Memorial Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church

44633 Utica Road, Utica, MI 48317

Send Flowers