Elaine M. Szewc

Elaine M. Szewc, age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Born March 12, 1938 in Detroit, Elaine was the daughter of Reuben and Edith (DeMeyer) Barnart. She married the love of her life, Dr. John Szewc Jr., on September 5, 1959. Sadly he preceded her in death June 12, 2021. A dedicated homemaker she also had been a Beautcian at one time. Elaine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church as well as Questers of Grosse Ile. She was a supporter of her husband’s Barbershop group and enjoyed collecting antiques, but her most treasured times were those spent with family.

Elaine leaves to cherish her memory her children: Dawn (Joe) Carpenter, Susan (Warren) Johnson and Judith Brochue; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister Barbara and a brother Jim. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Elaine’s life has been planned under the care of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes-Trenton Chapel, 3200 West Rd. Friends may call Wednesday from 3pm until 9pm. Funeral services will be Thursday. She will lie in state from 10am until a Mass of Resurrection at 11am from Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Grosse Ile. Burial to follow in the church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in honor of Elaine may be made to Gleaners Food Bank.

For more information, to send a floral arrangement or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.martenson.com