Elaine D. Kile

Elaine D. Kile obituary

Elaine D. Kile

Upcoming Events

Sep

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Sep

3

Funeral service

6:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Elaine Kile Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Age 83, born February 15, 1942, she answered God's call on August 26, 2025. Preceded in death by her husband James Edward Kile, daughter Karen Kile, & son Craig (Kristee) Kile. Devoted mother of Linda (Charles) Smith. Dearest grandmother of Amanda (John) Favazza, Kimberly (Martez) Horning, Heather (James) Young, Michael (Abbigail) Perks, Christopher Perks, Kaylynn (Andrew) Davis, Joshua (Meghan) Kile, Rachel (Isaac) Cubbinson, and Brianna Kile. Cherished great-grandmother of Aubree, Shania, Olivia, Martez, Zaryah, Emelia, James, Cora, Payton, Skylar, Grace, and Adaline. Loving sister of Thomas, and the late Richard and Eloise.

Family hours will be from 1-2pm followed by Visitation from 2-6pm Wednesday September 3rd with a 6pm Funeral Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc., 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City(between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc. - Garden City

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

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Upcoming Events

Sep

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

John N. Santeiu & Son, Inc.

1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135

Sep

3

Funeral service

6:00 p.m.

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1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City, MI 48135