Stephanie Smyk, age 90 passed away peacefully on November 4, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born on August 20, 1929 and lived on the outskirts of Hamtramck until moving to St. Clair Shores in 1965. She was the youngest of 6 children, with her mother and oldest brother migrating from Poland. She was very proud of her Polish heritage and you could often find her in the kitchen making pierogis and potato pancakes for friends and family and sharing stories from the past.
Stephanie retired from Chrysler as an interior seamstress. It was during this time, where she met life-long friends and developed an exceptional work ethic, which she proudly instilled in her children. She blazed the path for what became known as “working moms” that could do it all!
She was predeceased by her husband Walter Frank and she is survived by her four children, Peggy and (the late Richard) Kingston, Sharon Lisak, Mary & (John) Malewicz and Walter Smyk Jr. She is also survived by 9 cherished grandchildren; Patrick Kingston, Shannon DeMaggio, Wayne Lisak, Destiny Light, Amber Lisak, Andrew & Haley Malewicz and Danny & Derek Smyk along with three great grandchildren; Sammy, Charley & Jaxon. In addition, she leaves behind her dearest friend Peggy Slabbinck.
While Stephanie was a very proud and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, she will be remembered most for her spunky style and unconditional love of everyone she had ever met and the altruistic life that she led. She dedicated her life to helping others. She would care for the elderly and sick, hold someone’s hand when they needed comfort, listen and give advice and drive her grandchildren anywhere they wanted at any time of the day or night.
Although her job here on this earth is complete, she would want all of us to follow in her foot steps and to love and live life to the fullest.
Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. A memorial service will take place on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
