Formerly of Farmington Hills and Livonia, passed away peacefully with family at her side on August 22, 2016 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Joseph, who proceeded her in death. Loving mother of seven children including Stephen (Laurie), Marie, Joanne (John) Mealia, Michael (Lisa), Joseph (Sue), John (Diane), Catherine (Roger) Carpenter. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren: Ryan (Jamie) Schram, Jamie (Megan) Schram, Alexandra Mealia, Jessica Mealia, Jeremy Schram, Alison Schram, Madison Schram, Nicholas Schram, Alex Schram, Joseph Carpenter, Kaitlyn Carpenter, Megan Carpenter
and two great-grandchildren: Brendan Schram and Colin Schram.

Born October 18, 1929 in Bronx, New York to Thomas and Catherine Mulkeen, Joan was the fifth of seven children. Joan and Joseph were founding parishioners of St. Aidan Catholic Church in Livonia where Joan served as a sacristan, was a member of the Ladies Guild, and participated on the parish bowling league. Joan also was a supporter of the Father Solanus Guild. She was an avid sports fan supporting all her children and grandchildren in their activities and the most important thing throughout her life was her loving family.

Visitation Friday, August 26th from 3-9 p.m. (Rosary 7 p.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington.

Funeral Mass Saturday, August 27th 10:30 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 Ten Mile Rd., Novi.
Burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.

Memorials suggested to Fr. Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliot St., Detroit, MI 48207
www.solanuscasey.org