Lee S. Tyza

October 14, 1932 - October 10, 2024

Lee Sylvia Tyza, age 91 of Chesterfield, a longtime resident of Macomb, passed away at her home early Thursday afternoon.

She was born October 14, 1932, to Sylvia (Koster) and Andrew Chekan in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada. On March 8, 1952, Lee was united in marriage to Eugene Tyza at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Lee was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, who died on July 10, 2013; and her brothers Edward and Frank Chekan.

Lee was a lifelong member of St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital as a central sterilization and supply technician. Her proudest accomplishment was her family. An avid reader and shopper, she also enjoyed gardening and decorating.

Lee was known to family, friends and neighbors as a warm and devoted mother and grandmother. Her quick wit, sense of humor and loving smile uplifted all who knew her.

Surviving are her children: Leslie Ann (William) Kruse, Deborah Ann (Konstantinos) Kapordelis, Jennifer Ann (John) Ziza, Jeanne Ann (Gordon) Cole and Mark Anthony Tyza; grandchildren: Andrew Vyncke, Kathryn (Joshua) Guzinski, Andrew (Nastasja) Kapordelis, Alexander (Lucille) Kapordelis, Leia Kapordelis, John (Adriana) Ziza, Jessica Ziza, Nicholas Tyza and Leanne Tyza; step grandchildren: Peter (Melissa) Kruse, and Laine (Paul Hoffman) Cole; and great grandchildren: Eva, Mateo, and Camilo Ziza; Mara and Andi Kapordelis, Kaylee Kruse and Tobin Cole.

Visiting hours are 3:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15 at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot, Mount Clemens.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 16 at the funeral home, conducted by Fr. John Maksym.

Burial at St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, 43755 Elizabeth Rd., Clinton Township will follow the funeral service.

A luncheon at St. Peter's Church Social Hall, 95 Market St., Mount Clemens will be immediately after burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Lee's favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at: www.stjude.org

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