Theresa Mary Rutkowski's obituary , Passed away on July 1, 2024 in Dexter, Michigan

Theresa Mary Rutkowski

April 4, 1925 - July 1, 2024 (99 years old)

Dexter, Michigan

Theresa Mary Rutkowski's obituary , Passed away on July 1, 2024 in Dexter, Michigan

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Borek Jennings Funeral Home

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Theresa Mary Rutkowski

April 4, 1925 - July 1, 2024 (99 years old)

Dexter, Michigan

Theresa Mary Rutkowski Obituary

We bid farewell to Theresa Mary Rutkowski of Dexter, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 1, 2024 at the age of 99. Theresa touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Kopydlowski and Rose Kopydlowski (Marchewitz); her husband Leo Rutkowski; her daughter Donna Fehrle; her grandson Kord R. Scharfenberg; her siblings, Aloysie, Anna, Helen, Anthony, George, Clara, John, Edward and Bernadine; and her son-in-law Herm Harrmann.

She is survived by: her children, Danette Rutkowski-Scharfenberg, Patricia Harrmann and Christopher Rutkowski (Susan); her son-in-law Tim Fehrle; her sister Maryann Chmielewski; her grandchildren, Andrew R. Scharfenberg (April), Henessey Harrmann-Robertson (Stewart), Estelle Wright (Tommy), Tessa Harrmann, Caleb Rutkowski, Cody Rutkowski and Truly Fehrle; and her great grandchildren, Arlo Scharfenberg, Edie Scharfenberg, Eliana Robertson, Cambria Wright and Ellie Wright. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Meals on Wheels.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Borek Jennings Funeral Home



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July 4, 2024

Maria Haas wrote a sympathy message

“I am one of those people forever changed by this wonderful woman and my whole life I’ve called her my other mom. Danette, Patty, Chris and everyone, my deepest condolences and many hugs to you all. xo Maria”


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Thu

July 04

Visitation

St. Joseph Catholic Country Church
6805 Mast Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

Thu

July 04

Rosary

St. Joseph Catholic Country Church
6805 Mast Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

Fri

July 05

Visitation

St. Joseph Catholic Village Church
3430 Dover St, Dexter, MI 48130

Fri

July 05

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Village Church
3430 Dover St, Dexter, MI 48130

Fri

July 05

Burial

St. Joseph Cemetery
2528 Baker Rd, Dexter, MI 48130

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