Gwinn–– George Edward Stanis, 54, of 505 Stratocruiser, Gwinn, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at his home.
Born October 3, 1952 in Grosse Pointe Farms, a son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Nichter) Stanis, George was raised in Redford and was a graduate of the Thurston High School. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam Era and returned to Redford following his honorable discharge. He had been a Marquette area resident for the past eight years. George enjoyed camping, fishing, conversing with friends, and caring for his canine companion, Zorro.
Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth Stanis of Venice, FL; three sisters, Mary (Paul) Manhart of Pinckney, Helen (Anthony) Palermo of Port Charlotte, FL, and Eileen (Cary) Planck of Redford; his brother, Alexander Stanis of Milan; and several nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his father; and a brother, William Stanis.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 22, at 10:30 am, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton. Inurnment will be made in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorials may be directed to Mary Manhart, 2005 N. Splitstone, Pinckney, MI 48169.
The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family. .