Obituary

Remembering Madelyn Varano

Madelyn Varano, age 88, of Wyoming, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2026.  In retirement, she got great joy from volunteering at John Knox Food Pantry, Wyoming Public Library and Schools, Holy Name of Jesus Church and San Juan Diego Academy.  She also enjoyed her backyard gardens, scrapbooking, reading and listening to classical and C&W music, attending craft shows and decorating.  One of her greatest delights was her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Peter; daughter, Celeste; sister, Elaine; and parents, John & Genevieve Warner.

She will be lovingly remembered by her sons, Brian (Sandra), Rev. Gregory (Kathleen); daughter, Colleen (Kenneth); six granddaughters, Hollie, Jami, Megan (Joe), Maria (Luke), Renna, and Katie; three grandsons, Peter Marcus (Sharon), Michael (Kristen), and Nikolas; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Frank (Amy) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 1048 Chicago Dr., Wyoming, MI 49509  with Rev. Steven Dudek presiding.  Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday September 18 from 5-7 pm at  Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers please make remembrances to San Juan Diego Academy. A special thank you to Penny for her care and comfort to her Aunt Madelyn. Also to the care team  at U of M Health-West, Harbor Post-Acute Center, and Faith Hospice Trillium Woods.


 

Service Information

Visitation and Funeral Details

Visitation

Saturday, September 19 · 9:00am - 10:00am

Location

Holy Name of Jesus Parish

1048 Chicago Drive SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, September 19 · 10:00am

Location

Holy Name of Jesus Parish

1048 Chicago Drive SW
Wyoming, MI 49509

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Madelyn was very kind to me when I arrived out of the blue at HNJ, later SJDA, to volunteer in the library. She was dedicated to the school and its children, and I’m grateful for the example of service she set.

— Ruth Ann Brevitz

My God I'm going to miss my neighbor! I'm so hurt and mad with myself that I didn't get to see her when she was in the hospital in the rehab center. I mowed her lawn today and I just wanted to cry, not seeing her looking out the window or sitting in her chair on the porch. I have to just hope I can see her and Mr. Pete again when I leave here.

— Aaron Brewer

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