Lois Gentry

Lois Gentry obituary

Lois Gentry

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5

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2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315

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Sep

5

Service

7:00 p.m.

Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Isidore Catholic Church

18201 23 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042

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Sep

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Isidore Catholic Church

18201 23 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042

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Lois Gentry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wasik Funeral Home - Shelby Township on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Lois C. Gentry passed away on August 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Lois was born in Detroit on September 20, 1933 to Ralph and Ruth Pariseau. Beloved wife of the late Robert for 70 years. Loving mother of Michael Gentry, Ralph (Donna) Gentry, Louise Balash, Susan Alexander, Lisa (Andrew) John, and Bruce (Sara) Gentry. Very proud grandmother of Candice (Brandin) Tetzloff, Lindsay (Christopher) Duke, Nicole (Cliff Zapczynski) Alexander, Corey Gentry, Dominic (Jennifer Germain) Gentry, Peter DeGeorge, Danielle Gentry, Allyson John, Ryan John, and Victoria Gentry. Also very proud great grandmother of 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her dear sister Joan (Roman) Huber. Cherished sister in law of Kathleen Ruedisale. Lois was also predeceased by her sisters in law Julia (Quentin) Pollack, and Marylou (Bernard) Maurice. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday September 5th 2-8 PM with a 7 PM Scripture Service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Saturday Sept 6th 9:30 AM until 10:00 AM Funeral Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church 18201 23 Mile Rd. (corner of Romeo Plank), Macomb Twp. As Mother Joseph was Lois' great-grandaunt the family asks that memorial contributions be directed to the Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph https://secure.givelively.org/donate/sisters-of-providence-mother-joseph-province

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Upcoming Events

Sep

5

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315

Send Flowers

Sep

5

Service

7:00 p.m.

Wasik Funeral Home, Shelby Township

49150 Schoenherr Rd., Shelby Township, MI 48315

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Service

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Isidore Catholic Church

18201 23 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042

Send Flowers

Sep

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Isidore Catholic Church

18201 23 Mile Rd., Macomb, MI 48042

Send Flowers