About Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers
The stefek’s team
For over twenty years, Stefek’s has operated as a full-service estate liquidation management company, serving Michigan and the tri-state area. Originally Stefek’s operated as an estate sale company – Lori Stefek recognized that the quality of items she was selling at estate sales deserved a global market, and established Stefek’s Auctioneers & Appraisers.
Stefek’s has secured itself as an international auction house, opening the local market to a global audience. Stefek’s not only assists our clients with all phases of liquidating an estate, but also provides unparalleled customer service to each client. As a full-service boutique auction house, our mission is to utilize Stefek’s expertise and international reach to provide our clients with exceptional service.
Lori Stefek
Lori Stefek is a lover of “stuff” or, more specifically, what she sees in it. For over 20 years, Lori has been in the business of lifting the burden of estate liquidation from her clients’ shoulders; she has turned her passion for helping people and her eye for hidden value into a full service liquidation management firm. Stefek’s conducts over 60+ appraisals, 40+ estate sales, 100+ clean outs, and six to eight auctions each year for individuals, wealth management professionals, attorneys, CPAs, and realtors.
Lori Stefek is a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers, a graduate of the Missouri Auction School and holds the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation with the National Association of Auctioneers. She is active in her community serving on several charity boards and conducts multiple charity auctions each year.
John Stefek
Catherine milewski, isa am
Catherine Milewski, Auction House Manager, is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers with a concentration in Fine Arts and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Focusing primarily on fine art and furniture, Catherine’s passion and expertise also encompasses personal property evaluations and consignment management.Her early interest in the history behind the work helped Catherine curate her knowledge, education, and expertise to become a leading resource for Stefek’s clientele. Catherine enjoys continuing her appreciation and understanding of the arts by regularly attending gallery openings, art exhibits, classes, and conferences.
Justin Miller
Justin Miller wears many hats at Stefek’s. As the Online Sales Manager his main responsibility is leading the e-commerce business including researching and listing items on various online platforms. Justin also serves as the lead for Technical Support, Electronic Repair, Graphic Design, Video Editing and Designer Bag Authentication.
Dan LaLonde, Jeweler
Daniel LaLonde is a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America. GIA is the foremost authority on gemology. He began his career in Honolulu in the 1970’s, where he rose to prominence as Hawaii’s top jewelry appraiser. Traveling extensively to the mainland and Alaska, he gained extensive experience appraising jewelry for estates, banks, and trusts and became knowledgeable on oriental and antique jewelry.
In the mid-1990’s, he relocated his business to Grosse Pointe. In 2001, he and his wife Cynthia purchased Pongracz Jewelers, the oldest jewelry store in all the Grosse Pointes, dating to 1931.
LaLonde has a full staff of jewelers, appraisers and salespersons, has done appraisals for over 20,000 clients. LaLonde has the latest in gemological equipment, including computerized diamond scanning and lab-grown diamond detection technology. Simply put, there are few gemologists in Michigan who have seen and appraised as much as Dan.
LaLonde is a recipient of the Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce “Excellence in Business” award. For information on estate and insurance appraisals, please call Dan at 313-881-6400.
