Ypsilanti, Michigan
1949 - 2016
ERTZBISCHOFF
FR. EDMOND L. Of Ypsilanti, Michigan, age 67, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016. He was born March 11, 1949 in Highland Park, MI, the son of the late Edmond and Barbara (Edwards) Ertzbischoff. Fr. Ed graduated from Cardinal Mooney Latin High School in Detroit in 1967 and then attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit where he graduated in 1971 with a BA Degree. In 1974 he graduated with a Master of Divinity from St. John Provincial Seminary in Plymouth and ordained for Diocese of Lansing on May 1, 1976. Fr. Ed's past assignments include: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Owosso, MI, St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lansing, MI, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Ann Arbor, MI, St. Joseph Church and Shrine, Brooklyn, MI, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ypsilanti, MI and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ypsilanti, MI. He enjoyed nature and spending time at his cabin up north. Survivors include: six siblings, Julia Ertzbischoff-Donahue, Lawrence (Corinne), Brian (Kathy) and Gary Ertzbischoff, Linda Johnson and Barbara Ertzbischoff; two aunts, Patricia Edwards and Joanne Chambo; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Roger Ertzbischoff; brother-in-law, Raymond Donahue; niece, Julie Kutchey; grandparents, Edmond and Suzanne (Grandgirad) Ertzbischoff and Melvin and Lucille (Siedler) Edwards; uncle and Godfather, George Ertzbischoff; aunt, Catherine Ertzbischoff; and uncles, James Edwards and Donald Chambo. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 11am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9425 Whittaker Rd., Ypsilanti with Most Rev. Earl Boyea officiating. Friends may call at the church from 4-8p.m. Wednesday with a Rosary-Chalice ceremony at 7p.m., 12-8p.m. Thursday with a Scripture Service at 7p.m. and 10a.m. until time of service on Friday. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Envelopes are available at the church. Arrangements handled by Stark Funeral Service, 734-482-4900. Please sign his guest book at
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Dear Beloved Brother Fr.Ed, Remembering your Priestly Ordination, May 1,1976, 49-yrs.ago today May 1,2025, at Mass & Eucharist. Prayers for God's Love & Mercy Eternally. PEACE & LOVE Your Sister, Julia Ann
Julia Ann Ertzbischoff-Donahue,OFS
May 01, 2025 | Family
Remembering your Birthday today, March 11th, 2021. You are in God's Loving hands & are celebrated in Heaven. Our ❤HEARTS will never forget you.
Love, your Sister, Julia Ann
Julia Ann Ertzbischoff-Donahue,OFS
March 11, 2021 | Sister
Remembering your Birthday today, March 11th, 2021. You are in God's Loving hands & are celebrated in Heaven. Our ❤HEARTS will never forget you.
Love, your Sister, Julia Ann
Julia Ann Ertzbischoff-Donahue,OFS
March 11, 2021 | Sister
My Dear Beloved Brother, Fr. ED., Four years have passed since you Entered into Eternal Life with God & I know that some day, we shall meet again. You will always be remembered with Masses at St. Bonaventure. I miss you & Love you. Rest Peacefully in God's Loving Arms. Love, your sister, Julia Ann E-Donahue,OFS ❤
Julia Ann Ertzbischoff-Donahue,OFS
October 03, 2020 | Port Hope, MI | Sister
Father Ed - my dear friend. Just heard the news. Wonderful memories of the St. Joseph Shrine in the Irish Hills. You were always so kind and helpful to me as your organist. Married my wife and I 34 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Till we meet in heaven.
Michael and betsey
April 04, 2018
Eddie .. one year has gone by...i hope your soul has found peace ..brother
Barbara Ertzbischoff
October 03, 2017 | Kenockee, MI
My Dear Beloved Brother, Fr. Ed, The HEART never forgets the SOUL who shows another his KINDNESS & LOVE to Another! Thank you for all your Sacrifices as a Priest to all God's people. Our family benifitted GREATLY from your celebrations IN the Holy Sacrifice of the MASS. I am ETERNALLY GRATEFUL to God for you. Thank You. Even though we are apart, you are Forever in my HEART & will never be Forgotten! God's MERCY, PEACE & LOVE.
Your Loving Sister, Julia Ann
Julia Ann Ertzbischoff-Donahue, OFS
August 19, 2017 | Port Hope,Mi. 48468, MI
I am so sorry to hear so late of Fr. Ed's passing. I and my family we friends if his parents and family from Assumption Grotto on the east side of Detroit. I met Fr. Ed on a number of occasions, once visiting him on Irish Hills, MI. I pray for him and his family. Rest in peace.
GARI RUTHENBERG
May 18, 2017 | Yorkville, IL
I'm so sad to hear about Father Ed's passing. I was a classmate of his at Sacred Heart Seminary High School from 1963-1966. Later, we were neighbors in Ann Arbor when he was at St. Thomas parish. He was such a kind man and I always admired his dedication to the priesthood and to his parishioners. It was truly an honor to have known him.
John Kulas
January 18, 2017 | Santa Monica, CA