May 4, 1938 ~ July 2, 2025
Monica May Baranski, 87, of Shelby, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. She was born May 4, 1938, in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Elizabeth (Ziobron) Wierzbicki.
Following high school, Monica worked as a comptroller for the railroad. She had various hobbies, including sewing and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.
Monica and her husband, William, owned and operated The Whitehouse Restaurant, in Clare, for 27 years, until retirement in 2003. They were also faithful members of St. Gregory Catholic Church in Hart.
Monica is survived by: her children, Cheryl (Mark) Wilde, Judy Williams and William J. (Sharon) Baranski; grandchildren, Evan Wilde, Rene (Cory) Lynch, Blair (Tom) Woodgate, Taylor (Nagdav Amruthnath) Baranski and Will Baranski; and great-grandchildren Naomi Lynch and Isla Pagadal.
Monica married the love of her life, William R. Baranski on May 9, 1959, in Detroit, and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2014. She was also preceded in death by: her parents; and brother, Reginald Wierzbicki.
Private interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Midland, Michigan.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com
