Delphine Kosek

KOSEK (Makowski) Delphine (Del), age 89, of Grosse Pointe Woods, passed away at home on July 23rd after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Del Makowski was born in Detroit, and graduated from Dominican Catholic High School. While attending The University of Detroit, she met her husband, Leon (Lee) at a University of Detroit Polish student club dance. Del had brought a phonograph player to the dance, but afterwards had no car with which to get it home. Lee had a car, and gallantly offered to drive Del home. After their first meeting, they met often at Lipke Park, and the Burroughs School tennis courts, where Del was Recreation Director. Del graduated from the University of Detroit, and accepted a teaching position in Miami, Florida. Lee didnt want to lose Del to Florida, so promptly proposed marriage. Lee, the son of a butcher/grocery store owner, and Del the daughter of a baker/builder, made the perfect pair. Lee and Del started a family immediately after their marriage. Seven children later, their lives continued to be enriched by their shared Polish heritage, Catholic faith, and love of sports. Their Ford station wagon ensured the family of nine had togetherness on trips to upper Michigan for skiing in winter and boating, swimming and tennis in summer. After Lee retired they enjoyed wintering in Florida. Delphines lifelong joys included: most significantly her deep faith in God, her devotion to her family, her cherished Polish heritage, world travel, yoga, biking, music, dance, reading and gardening. Del was a member of her church altar society and choir, Dental Auxiliary, and AAUW Book Club. Del was never without a smile, or kind words for those around her. Dels favorite catch phrases were, "God Bless", "Love is all that matters", "Cha, Cha, Cha (with hip sway)", and now would most want us to "Carry On". Delphine is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Leon J. DDS, her children, Leon Jr. (Cheryl), Jim, Ann (Matthew), Cathy (John), Lynn (Peter), John (Terri), and Steven (Jane), her grandchildren, Joe, Andrew, Debra, Matthew, Eric, Thomas (Christina), Jennifer (Michael), Arion, Thalia, Kate and Krista, and her great grandchild, Liam. She is preceeded in death by her parents, Frank and Veronica Makowski, her sister, Clara Banaszak, and her brothers, Chester and Leonard Makowski. A memorial mass will be held to celebrate Delphines life on Saturday, August 5th at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Woods, with memorial visitation at 9:30 AM, and Mass at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, 48207. Arrangements entrusted to A.H. Peters Funeral Home (ahpeters.com).