Mary B. Deja

Mary Barbara Deja of Detroit, passed away October 12, 2017 at the age of 81. She was born to Bronislaw and Janina Bieniek on March 3, 1936. Mary was the beloved wife of Lawrence Deja for 59 years. Mary is survived by her loving children John (Deborah) Deja, Sandra Zain, Linda (Joseph) Quin, and Daniel (Stefanie) Deja, her precious grandchildren Anthony (Alexia), Kelly (Alex), Kathleen, and Frederick, her one sweet great granddaughter Annabel, and her dear brother Walter Bieniek.

Mary graduated from St. Hedwig High School in Detroit, and went on to work in the print shop for American Blower. She loved to go dancing and ice skating and that’s where she met the love of her life, Larry where he worked at the St. Hedwig Ice Rink. She had the most beautiful smile and gorgeous green eyes. Mary married Larry in 1958, and God blessed them with their first child in 1959. Mary was a devoted mother and took care of her four children. Mary enjoyed traveling anywhere in the world, but her favorite spot was Carp Lake, in northern Michigan. Mary and Larry retired to Carp Lake for nearly 20 years, before moving back to Plymouth. Mary lived her life as a very faithful woman. She was also a practical and pragmatic woman who enjoyed a good laugh. Mary loved God, her family, and will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 15, from 4-8pm at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, 48170 with a Rosary at 7pm. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 16, at 10:30am at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 N. Haggerty, Plymouth, 48170. Family and friends may visit the Church beginning at 10am. Mary will be laid to rest at St. Hedwig Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Right to Life.