Robert Verkest Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Robert Verkest (Macomb, Michigan), born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 85, on November 21, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Verkest and Bernice Verkest (Rosemary); and his siblings, Marlene, Beverly, Bill, Ricky and Maryanne.
He is survived by: his daughters, Rose and Sue (Jeff); his brother-in-law Derwood; his siblings' children, Steve and Peggy; his children, Kathy (Chuck), Amy (William), Peggy, Susan (Jeff) and Steve (Becky); his siblings, Tom, Suzanne (late Derwood) and Karen; his grandchildren, Courtney (Aeryn), Elizabeth, Anthony (Emily), Michael (Haley), Helena (Michael), Mary, Catriona, Will, Ben, Wendy, Shane and Jamieson; and his wife Rosemary. He is also survived by eight beautiful great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lee-Ellena Funeral Home (46530 Romeo Plank Rd, Macomb, MI 48044). A rosary was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 9:30 AM at the St. Therese of Lisieux Parish (48115 Schoenherr Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48315). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, December 5th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Resurrection Cemetery (18201 Clinton River Rd, Clinton Twp, MI 48038).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mary's Mantle, a Catholic home for expectant mothers, at https://marysmantle.net.
