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Jonelle Zehel Obituary
Age 75, long time resident of Riverview, MI, most recently from Wheaton, IL passed away on June 9, 2021. Loving daughter of the late John L. and Helen. Dearest sister of Donna (Robert) Grieger. Also, preceded in death by sister Rita August, and brother John W. (Maryanne) Zehel. Best friend of Chris Correa. Godmother to Sandra (Leonard) Snell and John A. (Casi) Zehel. Best Aunt to Kim (Jim) Lindahl, Christine (Sam) Garofalo, Robert (Patty) Grieger, Andrea (Gregory) Barrett, Michael (Melissa), Matthew, (Melissa), Daniel (Julie) and Patrick Zehel. "Cha Cha" to Macgregor, Charlie and Whitmore Barrett. Great Aunt and friend to many.
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Edward Ohlert
June 10, 2024
Remembering Jonelle Zehel. Rita, Jonelle and John Zehel, Gino Catenacci and I all grew up as kids on the 4000 block of McDougall street in Detroit. We were absolute best friends for life. Detroit was then a bustling post-WW II city converting from being the Arsenal of Democracy to the world leader in automobiles. Our working class families and friends were tied to Chrysler and Ford. We received a solid education at St Elizabeth's that carried us through life. Good times in a great city! Gino and I watch Detroit with interest and hope.
Chris
June 9, 2024
You were and will always be my BEST FRIEND!
Chris
June 9, 2023
It's been 2 years since I lost you my best friend of 55 years and there hasn't been a day go by that I have not thought about you! You will always be my best friend and sister I never had! I will miss and love you until we meet again!
Chris Correa
June 9, 2022
I miss you every single day of my life since you´ve passed away! You are my best friend forever... Till we meet again
Barbara Sullivan
June 18, 2021
Very lucky to have Jonelle as my first boss. Luckier to have her as a life long friend. I will always hold her strength, courage and friendship in my heart.
Edward ohlert
June 16, 2021
My dear childhood and lifelong friend. My first 'date' at a Tigers ball game! An honest, friendly, hard working, decent person. What a great family the Zehels have been! She moved with Rita to share her life with Andrea and the Barrett family. God bless the Barretts ... Jonelle was so happy to be included! I pray we get to join up and play Releaso, softball and cards again. Love you Rita and Jonelle! ...Forever.
Judy Holmes
June 16, 2021
I enjoyed working with Jonelle at the Communications Office of the Archdiocese of Detroit in the late 90s. While it was a very busy office, Jonelle was a steady and helpful presence at the reception desk. I think of her often with fondness. May she rest in peace.
Chris Correa
June 16, 2021
You are my best friend and will always be my sister I never had!
Andrea
June 16, 2021
Cha Cha was loved dearly. We will miss her everyday.
Corinna
June 16, 2021
Jonelle was a wonderful friend and colleague to me while working at the Archdiocese of Detroit. We shared lots of laughter and meaningful discussions regarding a wide variety of subjects. Rest in God's hands, my friend.
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