Jean Estelle DeFauw

Known for her sense of humor and fun-loving nature, she enjoyed Christmas, holiday celebrations, and family get-togethers. She held numerous positions throughout her life, most notably working as a bank teller and later sharing her creative passion as a crafts instructor at LeeWards. She had a keen eye for beauty and a passion for floral arranging and held a lifelong dream of one day owning her own floral store. Above all else, she cherished her family.

Beloved wife of the late Wilbur “Red” DeFauw. Loving mother to Marcella (Jerome) Rochon and Frank Lopiccolo. Proud grandmother of Elisabeth (Robert) Medvitz, Christopher Rochon, Gregory Rochon and Jeremiah Rochon and great grandmother of Rosemarie, Theréza and Robert John. Predeceased by her brother Charles F. Graulich and her sister Adelle Gorko.

In state Friday, February 6, 2026, at 10AM until time of Funeral Mass at 11AM Assumption Grotto Church, 13770 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205. Burial to take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Roseville. Please share a memory with the family on Jean’s online guestbook.