Charlene (Papke) Nunez
December 19, 1936 - January 19, 2023
Charlene (Papke) Nunez Obituary
Charlene “Peach” (Papke) Nunez passed peacefully on January 19, 2023 at the age
of 86. Born on December 19, 1936 in Dearborn to Charles Papke and Mildred (nee: O’Neill) Papke. She was raised in Dearborn and attended Sacred Heart School. She married Oscar on May 25, 1957 and they enjoyed 65 years of wedded
bliss. They were blessed with six wonderful children, 12 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren.
Charlene is survived and beloved by her husband Oscar, daughters Diane Nunez,
Janet Doty, Joann Samuels, Carole (Robert) Clifford, Karen (Joseph)
Doulette and daughter-in-law Leslie Nunez, Grandchildren Gilbert, Sarah,
Charlene, Bethany, Brian, Michael, Lauren, Lee, Alicia, Mateo, Deanna and Joseph. She will be missed by many.
Charlene always enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by kissing
them and hugging when she saw them.
Charlene was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Mildred Papke, her son David, her son-in-law Anthony Samuels, her great-grandson Christopher Pierce, and her brothers Edward, Charles, and Kenneth.
Visitation will take place at the Fred Wood Funeral Home
36100 Five Mile Road (East of Levan)
Tuesday ~ January 24, 2023
2:00pm - 8:00pm with a Rosary Service times pending
A funeral mass will be celebrated at
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church at
47650 N. Territoral Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
Wednesday ~ January 25, 2023
In-State 10:00am Mass 10:30am
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601
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Charlene “Peach” (Papke) Nunez passed peacefully on January 19, 2023 at the age
of 86. Born on December 19, 1936 in Dearborn to Charles Papke and Mildred (nee: O’Neill) Papke. She was raised in Dearborn and attended Sacred Heart School. She married Oscar on May 25, 1957 and