Jean Witkowski's Obituary
Jean Witkowski, age 88 passed away on February 18, 2025 at Henry Ford Ascension Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan. She was born on June 23, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to Vincent and Helen Barc.
Beloved Wife of the late Richard Witkowski. They were married for 62 years. Dear Mother of Kenneth A. Witkowski and Sharon McCoy. Grandmother and buddy of Lauren McCoy (fiancé to Carlos Zambrano). Sister of Eugene (husband of the late Christine) Barc, Patricia (Joe) Ptak and Sue (Mike) Kachorek. Jean is survived by her Godson and nephew, Eric (Denise) Kachorek, and her other nieces and nephews, Denise Barc, Michelle (Tim) Trandel, Pamela Anderson, Jeff Ptak, and Jason (Traci) Kachorek. Survived by great-nieces and great-nephews, Kyle Trandel, Justin Trandel, Katie Anderson, Emily Anderson, Jacob Ptak, Benjamin Ptak, Sarah Ptak, Owen Kachorek, and Hannah Kachorek.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Rosary at 7:00 pm by the Knights of Columbus Fr. James P. Heary Council, at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, (1 block N. of 13 Mile Road, west side of John R. Road), Madison Heights, Michigan. The Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 1st beginning at 10:30 am (Instate) followed by the 11:00 am Funeral Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 28353 Herbert Street, Madison Heights, Michigan. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Michigan.
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