Dorothy Prusinski

Dorothy (Smith) Prusinski January 5, 1923 – May 11, 2019 Beautiful Dorothy, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 11, 2019 to her new home in heaven with her Lord and Savior. Born in East Pittsburgh, PA she was the fourth daughter to the late Michael and Margaret (Kovczun) Smith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred J. Prusinski who died in 1969, son Alfred S. Prusinski, daughter Patricia (Prusinski) Ratke, son-in-law Alexander Ratke, grandson Eric Prusinski, as well as 5 sisters and 3 brothers. Dorothy lived a life of faith and service to her Lord Jesus and began and ended every day with Him. She joyfully and tirelessly spent majority of her life caring for her family, serving in her church, and supporting various, close to her heart, charities. Dorothy prayed endlessly for her family. She was also known to leave pamphlets and tracts at various places in order to share the good news of Christ with others. She worked for and retired from AAA of Michigan. She enjoyed crocheting blankets for both family members and veterans in wheelchairs. Although her death brings an end to her life here on earth, Dorothy left a legacy of love etched on the heart of every person who had the pleasure of knowing her. There were no strangers – only friends. Dorothy is survived by her sister Jean (Roland) Brown, sister-in-law Lin Smith, daughter-in-law Cathy Prusinski, grandchildren Kim (Marshall) Lane, Theresa (Brad) Treglowne, Joe (Jenny) Ratke, Dan (Amanda) Ratke, Jason Prusinski, Sara (Paul) Prusinski, and Phil Prusinski. Dorothy is also survived by 9 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great-Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews who cherished her. Dorothy’s family will receive guests: Friday, May 17, 2019 Ward Presbyterian Church – Hess Chapel 40000 Six Mile Rd Northville, MI 48168 Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am Funeral service will begin at 10:00 am A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral service. All are welcome. Dorothy’s procession and interment will take place following the luncheon at: Grand Lawn Cemetery 23501 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI 48219 In lieu of flowers, Dorothy’s wishes were for memorial contributions to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Memorial forms can be found at: https://www.stjude.org/content/dam/en_US/shared/www/fundraising-programs/memorials-and-dedications/memorial-and-honor-mail-donation-form.pdf?sc_icid=memorials-print-form Please share a memory of Dorothy.