Lena Varndell Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Lena Varndell of Sterling Heights, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Lena left this world on April 19, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by : her husband Ralph Eugene Varndell; her parents, James Distefanis and Dorothy Distefanis; and her sisters, Clara Koslofsky, Dena Stevenson, Virginia Holupko and Dora June Dennis.
She is survived by : her children, Ralph Eugene Varndell Jr. (Therese), Daniel James Varndell and Lisa Meyers (late Dennis); her grandchildren, Ross Varndell (Dana Eastman), Emily Varndell, Lindalee Varndell and Angela Meyers; her great grandchildren, Devin Ross and Logan Elliott; and her siblings, Shirley Wiers, Cecilia Hughes and James Distefanis.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. - Sterling Heights (3801 18 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314). A memorial service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 7:00 PM at the same location. The lying in state was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church (35955 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310). A Mass was held on Thursday, April 25th 2024 at 9:30 AM at the same location.
