Irene Julia Maurer

Irene Julia Maurer, age 90 a Warren resident for over 48 years, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family. Irene was born August 13, 1919 in Minden, Michigan the daughter of the late Frank Grifka and the late Laura (nee: Peruski) Grifka. Mrs. Maurer worked as a State of Michigan licensed cosmetologist, and later worked in the Warren Consolidated schools cafeteria as a cook. When Irene was not working she enjoyed bowling and loved watching wrestling on television. Also she and her husband traveled and spent many wonderful days with their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene Maurer is survived by her beloved husband James. She is the dear mother of Gary (Marianne) Maurer, Roger (Kathy) Maurer, and Brian (Holly) Maurer. Loving Grandmother of Warren (Kathy), Gregory (Cindy), Rachel, Kurt, Amanda, and Jennifer. Great-grandmother of Warren Jr., Brenna, and Dylan. Dear sister of Ray (Ruth) Grifka, Richard (the late Pat) Grifka, Rita (the late Zig) Oberski, Bernice (Jack) Gryczka, and the late Catherine (Frank) Wojtolewicz, Clara (Julius) Tripkowski, Minnie (Ira) Tripkowski, Josephine (Ambrose) Chinoski, Art (Suzie) Grifka, Norbert Grifka, Herbert Grifka, and Eugene Grifka. Sister in-law of Charlotte Grifka, Jack Gryczka, and Billy Grifka. Visitation for Mrs. Maurer will be Tuesday from 3-9 pm with a 7pm Scripture Service, at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 mile). Mrs. Maurer will lie in state Wednesday 9:30 am at St. Cletus Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10 am. Celebrating the Funeral Liturgy will be Rev. Fr. Sidney J. Eckert. Entombment wil be in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations appreciated to Seasons Hospice, 27355 John R. Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Please share memories of Irene at her guest book.