Elizabeth Gniazdowski

October 23, 1923 - November 23, 2020

Elizabeth Gniazdowski 11/23/20 - 97 years young Born in Detroit on Oct. 23, 1923 to Casmere and Helen Brish the eldest of 5 children. Predeceased by siblings Delphine, Eleanor, Irene and Casmere; and step-daughter Christine Behrens. Survived by her sons Thomas (Jill) Wyrwa and Richard (Julie) Wyrwa, sister-in law Wilma Brish, step-daughter Therese Kelley, son-in-law William Behrens, 5 grandchildren and 5+ great-grandchildren and nieces and nephew. Liz married Walter Wyrwa in 1946 and enjoyed 25 wonderful years with him until his passing in 1971. Her second husband, Edward Gniazdowski, predeceased her in 1995 after a very happy 22 years of marriage. In her later years, Liz was the special friend of the late Ralph Ravenscroft. Liz was a graduate of Pershing High School. She was extremely proud to have served her country as a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. Liz loved to cook, entertain, volunteer( she couldn't say 'NO") and travel but mostly she enjoyed her clubs - Daughters of Isabella, St. Mary's Guild, the senior citizen groups in Warren and St. Mark's. Her favorite was the neighborhood pinochle club started over 50 years ago in which she was active until 2019. Always proud of her Polish heritage, Liz was a terrific pierogi maker and member/dancer of the Polka Boosters. She was an usher at St. Mark's Catholic Church and volunteered at many of their functions. Liz will be greatly missed by all her family, friends and neighbors. A memorial service will be held at a later date when everyone can attend.