Yvonne Germaine Quail

Yvonne Germaine Quail, age 84 of Warren, died at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren on July 30, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents, John and Anna (nee Kwiathowski) Detloff.

Yvonne grew up in Detroit in a home which she shared with her sisters, Diane and Gloria, and brothers, Jim and Tom, along with their parents. She was active and fun-loving, participating in the marching band at St. Hyacinth Grade school and often spoke of twirling her baton at Detroit Lions games. She was a proud graduate of St. Stanislaus High School in 1955.

Two short years after high school, Yvonne married Gerald Quail, the love of her life. They were together for nearly 64 years. When asked if she was nervous on her wedding day, Yvonne’s response never wavered, it was “No, because I knew it was the right thing to do.” Yvonne and Jerry moved to Warren in 1962 where they raised seven children with love and faith.  In addition to being a cub scout “den mother” Yvonne was very much involved in the local parish, St. Martin de Porres. Her compassion was evident in her role as a Stephen Minister. She was also one of the founding members of the Active Christian Women’s Club. She held just about every office in the club and wasn’t shy about standing up to church hierarchy to make things happen! In addition, she sang in the choir and participated as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector.

Yvonne had an affinity for hats. She always came home from Easter mass and reported on what type of “bonnets” the ladies were wearing. The Kentucky derby was must see TV for her for similar reasons, she loved to see all of the hats, and she wasn’t bad at picking a horse either! She also enjoyed the casino and going on bus trips with her lady friends to the various casinos around the state.

Yvonne was caring and friendly with a smile for everyone and never had an unkind word to say. Her demeanor was unflappable, always calm, and peaceful. She was a wonderful lady with a beautiful soul and will be sorely missed.

Yvonne was the beloved wife of Gerald “Jerry” Quail. Loving mother of Michele Ramsay, the late Kevin (Francie) Quail, Charmaine (Kristi McPhee) Quail, Jeff (Shawn) Quail, Jerry Quail, Yvette (the late Rick) Hines, and Suzette (Mike Morreale) Colo. Adored grandmother of James, Rhiannon, Alex (Emily), Anne, Alyssa, Jeffrey (Rita), Noah, Gerald, Ciera (Brett), Craig (Bridgette), Lorenzo, Donovan, and Zach. Cherished great-grandmother of Gia, Ayla, Quintin, Jaxon, and Fiona. Predeceased by her parents, brothers, and sisters.

Visitation for Yvonne will be held Wednesday, August 4th from 3-9pm with a 7pm Rosary at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd., Warren, MI 48093. In state Thursday from 10:30am until the time of her Funeral Mass at 11am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover Rd., Warren. Interment to take place at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, MI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Yvonne's name are appreciated to either the Capuchin Ministries 1820 Mt. Elliott St.; Detroit, MI 48207, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 32121 Woodward Ave Suite 350, Royal Oak, MI 48073.

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