Victoria Helchowski

Victoria Helchowski, 74, of Sterling Heights, MI passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 27th, 2026 after a brave battle with cancer. Vicky was born on July 8th, 1951 to Steven and Victoria Witkowski in Detroit, MI. She grew up in Hamtramk, MI as the baby sister to three brothers, Larry (Lorraine), Stephen (Barbara), and Gerry (Sue). As a young girl she was constantly seen eating cookies and was quickly nicknamed “Cookie.” A nickname that would last her entire life. Vicky graduated from Hamtramck High where she met the love of her life Allen Helchowski. Allen and Vicky married a few years later on April 28th, 1973. Spending 53 wonderful years together. After high school, she dedicated her career to helping people, working as an X-ray technician for 40 years. Vicky was blessed with two sons Scott (Kimberly) and Greg (Leeanne). She was a dedicated, loving and proud mother, who was always worried about her sons. Even near the end of her life, the well being of her sons was more important than her own health. She was also the proud Grammie to her five grandchildren, Haley (Fred), Dean, Lucas, Nathan, and Lily. There was nothing more important to Vicky than spending time with her grandkids and spoiling them every chance she got. She was also an avid dog lover, spending a lifetime with her favorite four legged companions Molly, Smokey, and Maggie. Vicky was also Grammie to her Grandpups Brutus, Caesar, Fritz, and Nemo. Besides her family and friends, the things that made her most happy was cheering on the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. Some of her other guilty pleasures were garage sales, thrift stores, casinos, camping, White Castle, Red Lobster, Betty Boop, Angels, Dragonflies, General Hospital, Hallmark Channel, Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers, and Motown music. Vicky was an amazing daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. The world has lost a kind soul and she will be deeply missed by everyone that knew her. Vicky was preceded in death by her mother, father, brothers Larry and Stephen. She is survived by her husband Allen, sons Scott (Kimberly) and Greg (Leeanne), brother Gerry (Sue), Sister-In-Law Lorraine, all the Grandkids, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held on Sunday April 12th at Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. 3801 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM with a short service starting at 2:00 PM. Followed by a luncheon for family and close friends at American Polish Century Club 33204 Maple Ln Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. To help get a head count an RSVP page has been created at rsvpify.com. Use the link below to RSVP by Thursday April 9th. https://lunch4vickyhelchowski.rsvpify.com In lieu of flowers the family welcomes donations to either the American Cancer Society or the Michigan Humane Society. Go Lions and Go Tigers!!!!

Victoria Helchowski

July 8, 1951 - March 27, 2026