Marie Frances Brendel

Marie Frances Brendel obituary

Marie Frances Brendel

Upcoming Events

Oct

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel

5900 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

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Oct

2

Prayer Service

11:30 a.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel

5900 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Service

12:00 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen

19624 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122

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Marie Brendel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel on Sep. 21, 2025.

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Marie Brendel was born on August 1, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Charles and Lucille Comilla. Marie, who resided in Melvindale, Michigan, passed away on September 20, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late William "Gene" Brendel. Loving mother of Teresa (William P. Sr) Leonard, Bill (Terri) Brendel Jr, Nanette Brendel, the late Robert Brendel, Dennis (Maureen) Brendel, and Kathleen (Joe) DeBono. Dear sister of Frances (the late Thomas) Dowling. Dearest grandmother of 16. Loving great-grandmother of 20. Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Peter (the late Eileen) Comilla. Marie is also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Visitation Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 10:00- 11:30 a.m. at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (313) 928-2300. Prayers will begin at 11:30 a.m. from the funeral home with a procession to follow going to St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 19624 Wood St., Melvindale for a 12 p.m. Mass of Resurrection. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Marie's guestbook.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

2

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel

5900 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Prayer Service

11:30 a.m.

Voran Funeral Home - Allen Park Chapel

5900 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Service

12:00 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalen

19624 Wood St, Melvindale, MI 48122

Send Flowers