Helen I. Krol

Helen Irene Krol of Clinton Township, Michigan passed away surrounded by family on November 24, 2022, at the age of 102. Loving daughter of Gregory Peter Kosinski and Constance Mary (Piwonska) Kosinski. Cherished wife of the late Mitchell. Devoted mother of Dennis (Denise) Krol and Gregory (Carol) Krol. Beloved Busia (grandmother) of Julie (Nathan) West and Amy Krol, daughters of Dennis and Denise, and Natalie, Emily, and Nicholas (Anastasiya) Krol, daughters and son of Gregory and Carol. Adoring great-grandmother of Noah, Benjamin, and Lena West, and Roman and Solomiya Krol. Predeceased by brothers George (the late Helen) Kosinski and Chester (the late Marian) Kosinski, and sister Irene (the late Frank) Bommarito. Helen Krol (née Kosinski) was born on February 28, 1920. As the daughter of Polish immigrants, Helen grew up in Hamtramck, Michigan where she was raised equally in Polish and American traditions. Helen lived with her family above their business, Kosinski Hardware and Supply on Conant Street until her marriage. She took great pride in helping her father and siblings manage the store. Helen enjoyed walking to elementary school at Our Lady Queen of Apostles where lessons were taught in Polish and English. She remained fluent in both languages throughout her life. After graduating from Hamtramck High School, she worked in the accounting department at the Michigan Unemployment Security Commission for nearly ten years. Helen met Mitchell, her future husband, at a picnic before he enlisted in the Marines and left for World War II. Helen and Mitchell corresponded throughout the war and began dating when he returned three years later. They married in 1948 and were blessed with two sons, Dennis and Gregory. Faith and family meant everything to Helen and Mitchell. Helen managed the accounting, payroll, and paperwork for Mitchell’s business, Krol Plumbing and Heating. Because of their hard work and sacrifice, they were able to send their sons to Precious Blood Elementary School, Catholic Central High School, and Michigan State University. As her sons went on to have families of their own, Helen became the loving and devoted Busia who continued to instill the importance of family into the next generations. Her strong faith, kindness, and compassion set an example for others. Helen will be dearly missed; however, the treasured memories of her life will remain in the hearts of her family and friends forever. Visitation Friday, December 2, 2022, from 2 PM - 8 PM with a 7:00 PM Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (Shelby Twp). Instate Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank Rd. (Clinton Twp), followed by the Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (Stockbridge, Massachusetts), or EWTN.

Helen I. Krol

February 28, 1920 - November 24, 2022