Dolores Elizabeth Ziemba

Dolores Elizabeth Ziemba, age 90 of Warren, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Dolores was born August 28, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Frank and Mary Bohlen.Raised in Detroit, Dolores grew up in a traditional setting that was immersed with Polish-Catholic roots. She was a devoted daughter and devout Catholic who prayed the Rosary daily. Dolores was a faithful Mass attendee, and held a special devotion to St. Jude and the Venerable Fr. Solanus Casey. Along with her abiding faith, the other paramount passion in life was found in the love of family. She doted on her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and cherished each moment spent in their presence. Some of her prized possessions were her great grandchildren's art projects.Always a hardworking person, Dolores and her husband John went on to own and operate two bars in Detroit. Their first bar, Jay Zee's, was located at Davison and Gallagher. Their second bar was the Escapade Lounge in Detroit. Dolores and John loved working at their establishments and enjoyed all the patrons who visited throughout their ownership. Many longstanding friendships were created amidst the responsibilities of running a business, and each of them treasured amidst their uniqueness.As bar owners, John and Dolores distributed much wisdom and had the patience of Job. The bar business is not for the fainthearted, and a requires a steady & stern hand,...both of which Dolores and John commanded with a friendly nature and a warm smile.Retirement followed in 1984 when Dolores and John moved to warm and sunny Spring Hill, Florida. It is there that they would spend the next 18 years until John's death on May 2, 2000. Following his passing, Dolores decided it was time to return home to be closer to her loved ones,...especially those precious and endearing grandchildren. Her time away from work was spent at home tending to her garden,...or" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">...or" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">...or, perhaps, stealing away to watch General Hospital. For a special treat, Dolores could often be found enjoying the sweet indulgence of chocolate. Whether it was those little Dove candies,...Chocolate Chip cookies,...or the tasty goodness of a Mounds candy bar, Dolores always made sure that she was in close proximity of at least one of them. She loved her coconut and her Old Mr. Boston's Ginger Brandy. Her cup of morning coffee and a heating pad would heal anything. To Dolores, it was her magic pill and the perfect elixir.Dolores was the beloved wife of the late John Ziemba, and is the cherished mother of Steven (Beth) Ziemba, Kathleen Shedlock, and Janice (Paul) Kroll. Dolores is also survived by her grandchildren, Jaime, Chrissy, Bob, Laura (Mike), Jon (Becky), Anna (Andy), Sarah (Dan), Becky (Jamie), and great-grandchildren, Austin, Connor, Emma, Olivia, Lucy, Madeline, and Sophie. She was a dear sister in-law to Lou Gawron. Dolores was predeceased by her siblings, Virginia (Tony) Waligora, Beatrice (Cliff) Lally, Frank (Elaine) Bohlen, and Rosemarie Gawron. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.Visitation for Dolores will be held Sunday, February 15th from 2-8 pm, with a 7pm Rosary Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road), in Warren. She will lie in state Monday from 11 am until time of Funeral Mass at 11:30 am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Warren. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Nick Zukowski.Memorial donations are appreciated to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV),...or Reverence Home Health & Hospice, 37650 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48036 . Please share memories of Dolores at her memory book above.