Michael Lee Rushlow

Michael Lee Rushlow obituary, Southgate, MI

Michael Lee Rushlow

Michael Rushlow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Molnar Funeral Home - Nixon Chapel on Feb. 9, 2026.
Obituary of Michael Lee Rushlow

March 1, 1947 - February 7, 2026

Michael Lee Rushlow. Age 78 of Southgate.

Beloved husband of the late Melinda "Wendy" Diane Rushlow. Loving father of Michael T. (Suzanne) Rushlow, Samantha (Jeff) Floyd and Myranda (Darrell) Floyd. Dearest Pappaw of Zachary (Jess), Madison (James), Savannah (Samuel), Tyler (Taylor), Emma (Cory), Allyson (Devin) and J.T. (Sydney). Great Pappaw of Easton, Ashland, Storm, Coraline, Raine, Vivian, Vada, Navy, Lily and 2 great-grandchildren on the way. Dear brother of Patricia Parknowitz and Penny (Joe) Lakatos. Brother-in-law of Stephanie (the late Cesare) Pizzo, the late Thomas (Donna) Sammons and Jack (Cecelia) Sammons. Preceded in death by his great-grandson Coulsyn.

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