Dolores (Dee) Theresa Stus, 94, was  born June 16, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Stella and Henry Ebel. She passed away peacefully January 10, 2020 surrounded by 3 generations of her beloved family.  Dolores graduated from Holy Redeemer and began working at Timken-Detroit where she meet and married her "one and only" Jerry. Together they built a house in Springwells Park in Dearborn, created a home, raised their 9 children and enjoyed life there for 66 years. Family was always a priority to Dolores. She was a master at distracting and redirecting while entertaining the children and keeping the peace. In her free time she enjoyed puzzles, ceramics, reading, cards, games, bike riding, gardening, canning, and bird watching. Dee was always available to her neighbors whether it was child care, baking, garden tomatoes,  chicken soup, or whatever was needed. The big meals she made were always about family, togetherness, and making everyone smile. You always left her house with something she thought you needed or could use, with a full belly and knowing you were loved!

Dolores was the proud mother of all her children:

Carol (Bud), Jerry(Bev), Jed(Aria), Debbie(Scott), Michael (the late Michelle), Kevin (Anne), Paul (Jaina), Laura (Jim). Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her husband Jerry, parents, 7 siblings and daughter Kathy.

Funeral mass will be Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at St. Kateri Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Dr., Dearborn, 48120. Gathering at church from 10:00 a.m.   Visitation will be Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. There will be a Rosary on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.  Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.