Gwendolyn J. Casey

Gwendolyn Jean Casey (Burkhart) Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 29, 1940 to Raymond Burkhart of Kentucky and Parthena Boyd Burkhart of Pennsylvania. Passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia, Michigan on December 5, 2025. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, John Raphael “Jack” Casey Sr., brother Carlton Ray Burkhart and daughter Adrienne Ann Hicks. Mother to Joanne Marie (James) Cisek, John Raphael (Jean) Casey Jr., Sheri Lee (Douglas) Milkey, Raymond Edwin (Lisa) Casey and Donald “Rick” Hicks. Sister to Clark Edwin Burkhart. Proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 4. Gwen leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews and extended family members. Gwen and Jack shared over 60 years together, spending 36 of those years escaping to their happy place, Nettles Island, Florida. There they shared a passion for golf, connecting and building life-long friendships and treasured moments on the beach with their cherished grandchildren. Gwen was deeply interested in her family history and genealogy. She took great pride in becoming a member of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Daughters of the Pilgrims and Daughters of the Colonial Dames (NSCDA) through her pursuit of a deeper understanding of her family history. Throughout her life she wore many hats. Her artistic flare and love of beautiful things inspired her to learn new skills that helped her create ceramics, flower arrangements, calligraphy, clothing and spectacular quilts. Her talent with the sewing machine guided her to the Kindred Spirits Quilting Club, where she shared mutual love for art and created lasting bons with the members of the club. Her creativity was inspiring. For those who knew and loved her, she will be remembered for her love of “bling,” her strength, her resilience and warmth, for appreciation of the lights and bells of life (the slot machines of course!) Gwen will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation Friday, December 12th, 5-9 PM with a Scripture Service at 7:00 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon and Beck), Plymouth. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 13th, 11:00 AM also at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to American Cancer Society PO Box 22718 Oklahoma, OK 73123. To share a memory, please use the Share a Memory tab on this webpage.

Gwendolyn J. Casey

October 29, 1940 - December 5, 2025