Joann Zelenak
Obituary
Joann Phyllis Zelenak passed away on July 11, 2023.
Joann was born to Warren and Doris Tewell on April 25, 1934 in Detroit. She married the love of her life, Michael, and together they raised three wonderful children. Joann’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved spending time with her children, and her grandchildren. She greatly enjoyed going bowling and traveling. Joann loved to play cards, usually pinochle, with her friends. Joann was very active in her church, St. Margaret of Scotland, and she was devoted to her faith. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Beloved mother to Michael (Debi Havens), Corinne (Michael) Carollo, and Julie (David) Cox; cherished sister to Donna Ronan; proud grandmother to Renee (Brandon) Rudzewicz, Lauren (Alexander) Grube, Michelle (Anthony) Stewart, Justin Jaynes, Melissa Cox, Jamison (Lyndsey Mitchell) Cacchillo; loved great-grandmother to Felix, Valerie, Daphne, Willamina, Theodore, Joanna, Camilla, Anthony, Michael, Catherine, Patrick, Benjamin, Connor, Addyson, Collin, Mariah, Ava, and Nora; wonderful aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Joined in Heaven by her parents, Warren and Doris, husband Michael, brother Robert, granddaughter Jennifer Jaynes, and great-granddaughter Regan.
In lieu of flowers, please send gifts to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
Services
July 26, 2023
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lee-Ellena Funeral Home
46530 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
July 27, 2023
10:00 AM
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
21201 E. Thirteen Mile
Shores, MI 48082
July 27, 2023
10:30 AM
St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
21201 E. Thirteen Mile
Shores, MI 48082
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Joann Zelenak
April 25, 1934-July 11, 2023
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