Marie Kuhnlein Gilbert Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Marie Kuhnlein Gilbert of Saint Clair, Michigan, born in Detroit, Michigan, whose life came to an end on October 1, 2024 at the age of 96, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frances Cataldo (Napolitan) and Charles Rocco Cataldo; her husbands, Daniel Edward Kuhnlein and Henry "Harry" R. Gilbert; her sisters, Laura Cataldo and Helen Ruda; her siblings-in-law, Dennis Downey, Donald Gilbert, Bob Henze, Pete Kilcline, Frank Kuhnlein, Jerome Kuhnlein, Red Lee, Rudy Pale, Anthony Ruda, Gene Rutt, Ed Schmidt, Marie Gilbert, Mary Lou Henze, Mary Sue Kuhnlein, Marilyn Lee, Margaret Pale and Mary Rutt; and her grandson Mark DeFour.
She is survived by: her sister Eleanore Downey; her children, Joellyn Gray (Kevin), Beth, Claudia Eaton (Bob), Dan, Allison (Ron Lang), David, Letty Helgans (David), Karen Jones (Jim), Donald (Lauri Read) and Dean (Nicole); her children-in-law, Francesc Parcerisas and Susan Kuhnlein; her stepchildren, James (Dick Wagner), Jan DeFour (Ralph) and John (Charlotte Pauls); and her sisters-in-law, Jackie Kilcline and Mary Schmidt. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, numerous godchildren, and many extended relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rose Hill Foundation, Donate to Rose Hill Center | Cultivate Lifelong Well-Being. (https://www.rosehillcenter.org).
