Nancy Elease Schmedlen

Nancy Elease Schmedlen obituary, Fenton, MI

Nancy Elease Schmedlen

Nancy Schmedlen Obituary

Visit the Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel website to view the full obituary.

SCHMEDLEN, Nancy Elease - age 75, of Fenton, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025. A service will be held November 3. Please contact the family for more details if you would like to attend. Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt-A-Pet of Fenton. https://www.adoptapetfenton.com/

Nancy was born November 28, 1949 in Detroit, the daughter of Edwin Stewart and Margie Elease (Hunter) Stewart. She married Roger Schmedlen on September 20, 1975. Nancy was a graduate of U of M, Ross School of Business. Throughout her career she was a private investigator, CPA, and Forensic Accountant. She was proud of restoring their old farmhouse and enjoyed the process. Alongside her husband Roger was an avid cat owner

Nancy is survived by: her daughter, Laura Schmedlen Kennedy; three granddaughters, Meghan (Ross) Tomsic, Madison (Jordan) Wakefield, Violet Kennedy; three great grandchildren, Lennon Wakefield, Jack Tomsic, Monroe Tomsic; son-in-law, William Binion; brother, Ronald Stewart; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger Schmedlen; daughter, Kimberly Foster Binion; and brother, Daniel Stewart.

Arrangements are being handled by Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel

1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton, MI 48430

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