Helen Bochenek

Helen Bochenek, December 29, 2016 at age 93 the angels kissed her, took her hand and guided her home on December 29, 2016, after a long and wonderful life. She was born on May 25, 1923 in Hamtramck, MI, the daughter of Julia (Openkowski) and Ignatius Serszeniewski. She was married on October 4, 1942 to Leo J. Bochenek and had ten children: Elaine Censoni (Marino), Diana Bochenek, Dr. Vivian Bochenek (Joy Budd), Paul (Emma), Ralph (Deborah), Ronald (Karen), Michael (Lenora), Thomas (Tina), Kenneth (Cheri Welsh) and Dr. Grace Broecker (Mark). She is survived by 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mom leaves her sisters Jennie Streit and Sabina Bock and her sister-in laws Irene Nowak and Agnes Bochenek and brother in-law Alfred. She was preceded by her sisters Delores Bargowski and Margaret Penar and brothers Stanley, Edward and Henry Sliter and Stanley Sears. Mom was a happy, feisty, adventurous women and was truly a blessing to all. She dedicated her life to raising her ten children, grand children and great-grand children and touching the hearts of everyone she met. She taught all of us how to cook galumpkis, played a good hand of pinochle, and made the best apple pie. She was creative and an avid crafter — ceramics, needle point. She bonded with her friends, donating her time and energy at everything from being a Eucharistic Minister, a Red-Hatter, to frying fish during lent and performing in plays in her 70s. Mom and Dad were well traveled and introduced us to every National Park and Monument in the country giving us all the gift of travel. She called Venture Out at Cudjoe Key, FL her second home for over 35 years, where she grew prize winning orchids, limes and bananas. Swam with the dolphins, picnicked off Monkey Island and trained the local Heron to greet her in the morning. Leaving a legacy of love, laughter, strength and family commitment. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm with 7 pm Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Instate Thursday 9:30am at St. Andrew Catholic Church 1400 Inglewood Rochester, MI. until 10:00am Mass. Interment Guardian Angel Cemetery. Donations are appreciated to Shriners Hospital for Children Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.

Helen Bochenek

May 25, 1923 - December 29, 2016