Norma Jean Dettmer's Obituary
Big Rapids - Norma Jean Dettmer, 94, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015, at Altercare of Big Rapids. She was born February 14, 1921, in West Union, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Mabel (Haddix) Scott. On November 20, 1940, she married Fred H. Dettmer, and they lived in Ferndale for most of their lives. In 1987, Fred preceded her in death, and she moved to Big Rapids several years ago. Norma Jean is survived by 2 sons, Ny (Pat) Dettmer of Rockford, and Lyle (Kathy) Dettmer of Stanwood; 5 grandchildren, Beth (Tom) Hamil, Debbie McIntyre, Michelle (Bucky) Strong, Sara (Dave) Beauchamp, and Budge Dettmer; and 9 great-grandchildren; Erica, Nate, Virginia, David, Zachary, Calvin, Jacob, Olivia and Isabel. Private family services will be on Monday, August 10, 2015, at the White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, MI, with interment to follow. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for Spectrum Health Hospice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids.
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