Madeline Strand Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Madeline Strand of Southgate, Michigan, who passed away on October 14, 2025, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Arnold Keith Strand; her parents, Torkom Varterian and Parouhe Varterian; and her siblings, Elizabeth Quay and Vahe "John" Varterian.
She is survived by: her daughters, Sharon Sutton (Charles) and Susan Racklyeft (Daniel); her grandchildren, Jessica Wetzel (Matthew), Elyse Johnson (Anthony), Lucas Sutton, Kayla Rosin (Paul) and Mark Racklyeft (Katrina); her great grandchildren, Harper, Rutherford, Augustus, Kyron, Jaida, Brysen, Ezekiel, Malachi, Mabel, Hezekiah, Victor and Helena; her daughter Sue Konieczko (John); her grandchildren, Melissa Rogel (David) and Elliot Konieczko (Ashley); and her great grandchildren, Keith and Logan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Molnar Funeral Home - Southgate (14032 Northline Rd, Southgate, MI 48195). The lying in state will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Christ the King Lutheran Church (15600 Trenton Rd, Southgate, MI 48195). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephens (https://www.eservicepayments.com) in Detroit.
