Joseph James Houbeck
Joseph James Houbeck
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St. Ephrem Catholic Church
38900 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
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Joseph Houbeck Obituary
Beloved husband of Barbara for 41 years. Loving father of Robert Houbeck (Krista), Rev. James Houbeck, Sarah Hunt (Matthew), and Karalyn Houbeck. Caring grandfather of Cecilia, Anne, and the late John Paul and the late Gabriel. Dear brother of Robert Houbeck, Jr. (Raeann), Nancianne Rennie (the late Gregory and the late Richard Sladkin), Michael Houbeck (Theresa), Dennis Houbeck (Lynn), Marianne Ochalek (William), John Houbeck (Joan), and the late Nancy Houbeck. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph will be offered on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights. The family will receive visitors at the church starting at 9:00 AM and appreciates all who come to share their prayers and condolences.
Interment will be held privately at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Service
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
St. Ephrem Catholic Church
38900 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Send FlowersAug
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St. Ephrem Catholic Church
38900 Dodge Park Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Send FlowersOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.