Mary Ann Kosek

GROSSE POINTE WOODS – Mary Ann Kosek, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She grew up in Detroit and graduated from Cass Tech majoring in Dressmaking and Design. Mary Ann went on to use her skills to make exquisite clothing at the high-end department store Russeks in downtown Detroit and for herself as well. She eventually sought out a higher paying job and went to work for Burton Abstract and Title Company as a secretary.

Mary Ann met the love of her life, Tom, through the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Ski Club. They married in 1958 and she quit her job before the birth of her son, Tom. Mary Ann then devoted her time to raising her son, cultivating a large annual, perennial, fruit and vegetable garden and volunteering at the local Catholic parish, St. Veronica’s in East Detroit. Eight and a half years later, she had a daughter, Annie. Mary Ann was a fabulous cook, baker, textile artist, gardener and volunteer. She regularly volunteered at her children’s schools and in the local nonprofit food banks and arts communities.

After her husband, Tom, retired from General Motors, they spent more time boating, fishing, camping and exploring Michigan. Mary Ann also kept busy with her many friends and children supporting the local arts and culture community. She lost her husband, Tom in 2015 and is survived by her children Tom and Annie Kosek (Christof Othmer).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army or Detroit Goodfellows.

Visitation will take place on Friday, May 17th at A. H. Peters funeral home in Grosse Pointe Woods from 2-8 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 18th at St. Veronica’s Catholic Church in Eastpointe starting at 10:00 AM.