Delores Jane Maitre's Obituary
Big Rapids - Delores Jane "Dee" Maitre, age 77, of Big Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. She was born on December 16, 1941 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Gerald F. and Pauline M. (Maynard) Zuerne. Dee attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Big Rapids High School. She is survived by her six children; Susan M. (Frank) Sherrod of Wyoming, MI, Cheryl (Doug) Jones of Santa Fe, NM, Kathleen (Steven) Hamilton of Caledonia, Ralph (Sheila) Smith of Hudsonville, Melanie (Brooks) Lesert of Middleville, and Deborah (Dave) Rhoades of Vero Beach, FL; 18 grandchildren, plus several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are seven brothers and sisters; Rose Marie Bowman, Ronald Zuern, Jim Zuern, Robert Zuern, Robin Pullman, Kelly Hayes, and Paul Zuern, plus many nieces and nephews. Dee was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Kenneth Maitre. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.
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