Del was born in Hamtramck to Lucille and Walter Gutowski on January 16, 1926. Del married the “Love of her life” Girard DeCook “Jerry,” on September 6, 1947. She is survived by her four children, Doreen Porter (Steve), Kathleen Ducharme, David DeCook (Darlene), and Paul DeCook (Debra). Del also had 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Del was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerry, her sister Maryann Tuck, brother Timothy Gutowski, and two grandsons, Brian and Jeremy. Del also had many close friends that she considered family.
Del was a fiercely strong, loving, caring and supportive mother who was always there for her family. Delphine was also an entrepreneur and ran a successful business for over 30 years.
Del’s family will have a visitation from 3:00-8:00pm on Monday, October 11, 2021 at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr Rd., Warren (Schoenherr/Masonic). A Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 12, in the Funeral Home. Visitation on Tuesday begins at 11:30 AM. Interment will occur at Resurrection cemetery following the Funeral.
In Del’s 95 years of life, she helped out numerous people who were in need. Because of this, in lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her name to McRest, 20415 Erin St., Roseville, MI 48066, (an organization that helps the homeless).
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