Eileen M. Engstrom, age 96, of Gladstone passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.Eileen M. Engstrom, age 96, of Gladstone passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone.
Eileen was born December 7, 1928 in Gladstone, the daughter of George and Evelyn (Van De Weghe) Pada. She attended and graduated from Gladstone High School. She worked at the Michigan Bell Telephone Company/AT&T for many years. Eileen enjoyed gardening and especially loved growing and taking care of her flowers. She was an excellent cook and loved to host dinner parties. She also enjoyed painting and spent many years volunteering with the PTA, church and the Gladstone American Legion.
Eileen is survived by her children, Don (Linda Gray) Fyhr of Gladstone, Janice (Richard) Rabitoy of Plymouth, WI and Kathy Fyhr of Escanaba; step-sons, Dan Engstrom of Marquette and Chris (Jennifer) Engstrom of Harvey; 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Patti Stropich; sisters-in-law, Betsy Pada and Mi S Fyhr; 4 nephews and a niece.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Arnold Fyhr, second husband, Dr. David Engstrom DVM, infant son, David Fyhr, son, Barry Fyhr, daughter, Judy Fyhr and brother, Don Pada.
The family would like to thank the staff of Lakeview Assisted Living and UPHS Hospice for their generosity and compassion while taking care of Eileen.
Graveside services will held on Monday, July 14 at 11:00 AM at the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Kathy Maynard - Gladstone, MI
Don, Linda and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your mom rest in peace.
Patti - Milwaukie, OR
I was so sorry to read of Aunt Eileen’s passing. I remember fond memories of camp and hanging out with our cousins. I remember her being a fantastic cook.
Bob Kennedy - Neenah, WI
Don and family….
I was saddened to hear of Eileen’s passing. She was a good friend of my mother throughout their lives, from living below the bluff, to getting back together at Lakeview.
They are surely together once again and enjoying each others company.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories comfort you.
Arlene - Gladstone , Mi
Im so sorry for your loss. I’ll never forget all the coffee we drank, cookies we ate and chats we had when she moved back to Gladstone. She was a great lady who lived a long healthy life until the end.
ray jarvis - marquette, MI
Dear Dan, Chris, and family;
I was sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing. I hope that the many good memories you have of your time together will sustain you now and in the future. My sincere condolences to you.