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Sophia was born May 22, 1928 in Utica, MI, the daughter of Blaze and Frances (Domanski) Jurek. She married George Cesiel in 1956 and they eventually settled in Ortonville, MI where they raised their family. Sophia lived there for 51 years until moving to Rochester Hills 8 years ago.
Sophia enjoyed gardening, cooking, travel and volunteering work at her church and her sons' school. Most of all, she loved being with her family.
Sophia was the loving mother of Gregory and Douglas and grandmother to David, Ryan, and Kathryn. She led her family with quiet strength and devotion, and inspired her children and grandchildren.
Sophia was preceded in death by her husband, George, her brothers Edward, Joe, John, and Walter, and her sister Stella Amrecki. Her surviving family includes her sons Gregory (Susan), Douglas (Helen), her sister Anna Perdue, and her grandchildren David (Lexi), Ryan (Ryan Gerard), and Kathryn (Andrew) Gomez.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home
339 Walnut Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48307
Send FlowersSep
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Visitation
10:30 a.m.
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
771 Old Perch Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Send FlowersSep
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Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
771 Old Perch Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Send FlowersServices provided by
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home - Rochester