Lillian S. Wiktor

Lillian S. Wiktor, age 99, longtime resident of Northville, passed away February 7, 2019. She was born on March 2, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Henry and Kate (nee Labedz) Swiech.  She graduated from Northeastern High School in Detroit; Class of 1937.  Lillian was united in marriage to Walter F. Wiktor on September 22, 1945; they spent 50 loving years together as husband and wife until his death in 1996.

Lillian worked in pupil records for Detroit Public Schools, a job that afforded her being at home with her children during the summer, which she adored. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Northville for 32 years.  Prior to that she was a long time member of SS. Peter and Paul in Detroit. She was also a member of Knight of Columbus, Monsignor Hunt Council in Dearborn Heights.

Lillian was a world traveler; she visited numerous places in Europe, always warm places in the winter, and up north with family in the summer.  She was a wonderful cook and made many traditional Polish dishes she learned from her mother.  Lillian kept her mind sharp by completing a crossword each day and reading the newspaper.  She liked to stay active by walking and exercising with her neighbor Catherine Muldoon.  She enjoyed gardening and grew beautiful roses and flowers.  Lillian loved spending time with her sisters-in-law; whether it was marathon shopping with Marie Wiktor, luncheons with Helen Surowiec, or Greenfield Village craft classes with Irene Swiech, they always had a great time.  She played in a bunco club with ladies in her Detroit Warrendale neighborhood for 20 years.  For many years, Lillian went to the movies every Friday night with her daughters.  She truly loved life and cherished all the memories she made with her family and friends.

Lillian is survived by her loving children, Carol Wiktor, Judith Wiktor, and Kenneth Wiktor; her nieces and nephews, Randy, Pam, Laurie, Bernadine, Stan, Larry, Mary, John, Bill, and Anne; and many great nieces and great nephews.  Also loved by Barry Kaufman.  She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother Edward “Ben” Swiech.

The funeral mass will be held Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m., in state beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard Drive, Northville.  She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Rural Hill Cemetery in Northville.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Angela Hospice , 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154 or Michigan Parkinson Foundation , 30400 Telegraph Road, Ste, 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.