Ilene C. Lundgren of Goodrich, MI. affectionately known as Punk, passed away suddenly November 20, 2025. In accordance with her wishes cremation has taken place & a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Punk was born August 23, 1948 in Detroit, MI, to Hubert & Irene (Dobiesz) Elias. Punk attended Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School in Waterford, MI. & graduated in 1966. She married Mark Lundgren in 1967 in Commerce Township, MI. They had 2 daughters, living in West Bloomfield, MI. then moving to Goodrich in 1979. They built their home in Goodrich together, with her father, sister (Cook) & brother in law (Steve) and help from all the kids.
Living right next to Punk’s sister Cook who lived in a farmhouse, the 2 families were raised together. Working on the farm taking care of all the livestock etc. Punk & Cook were known for canning home grown items, making jellies, homemade Polish Kielbasai, sweet bread & paczki.
Punk was a wonderful homemaker for years, but after her daughters graduated & started their own lives she started working for JCP at Courtland Center in Burton. She worked 20 years for JCP until she retired. Punk loved the outdoors & enjoyed planting flowers every spring.
Punk is survived by her daughters, Stephie (Joe) Sabo, Beth (Jon) Lawniczak as well as her wonderful granddaughters that she loved so much, Anna, Abigail & Nina. She is survived by her sister Arlene (Cook) Spratt, nieces Audrey Hatchew & Holly McCarthy. Also, several other nieces & nephews.
Punk was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Mark Lundgren. Both of her parents Hubert & Irene Elias & brother in law Steve Spratt. And her loving dogs, Zippy, Maggie, Emma & Layla.
Punk’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her, her spirit will be remembered & honored thru continuing all her Polish traditions and all the great baking she did.