Dolores Dijak

Beloved mother passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 90 years.

The daughter of the late Edwin and Rosalie (Malinowski) Klenke was born on June 29, 1934 in Wheeler Township, MI.  She married Ambrose William Dijak; he predeceased her on May 6,1973.  Dolores then met Edward Durkacy; he predeceased her on January 29, 1996.  She later lost her significant other, Ron Mitchell in 2015.  Dolores trained as a medical technician and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital with over 30 years of service.  She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Maple Hill Golf Club, and Red Hat Society. Dolores also enjoyed traveling, golfing with friends, but she cherished cooking and entertaining family and friends.

Surviving are her sons: Mitchell Dijak, William S. (Greta) Dijak, daughter-in-law Marie Dijak, grandchildren: Tanner and Tyler (Dom) Dijak, a special family member Kelly Durkacy and many relatives and friends.  Besides her parents and significant others, she was predeceased by her son Douglas Dijak.

The family would like to thank Great Lakes Rehab Center for the loving care they provided Dolores over the last five years.

Funeral service will take place at 12:00 Noon Thursday, October 31, 2024 at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 4480 Mackinaw Rd.  Rev. Fr. Peter J. Gaspeny will officiate with private burial.  Friends may visit with the family on Thursday at the funeral chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service.  Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Field Neurosciences Institute or Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Please share your words of condolences with the family at www.casefuneralhome.com