SICKLES, Beatrice V. “Dene” of Corunna age 92 Died Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility, Corunna Funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Streeter Funeral Home, 507 W. Maple, Byron Chaplain Beverly Adcock officiating Burial in the Lovejoy Cemetery, Durand Visitation at the funeral home Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the Shiawassee County Medical Care Facility.

Dene was born in Tuscola County, Michigan on August 11, 1917 the daughter of Edward and Belle (Webb) Murphy. She married Charles L. Sickles in Byron, MI on March 9, 1938. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2007. She lived in the Corunna area since 1965, coming from Gaines.

Dene was a former member of the Cooperative Extension of Shiawassee County and a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Dene enjoyed crafting but quilt making was her specialty. Dene worked for the Corunna Public Schools as a substitute cook and was also a homemaker. Surviving are her Daughter– Rebecca Ann and husband David Sipes of Gaines Grandchildren– Karen (Steven) Mitchell of Goodrich Kay (Dr. Robert) Meinzer of Flushing Kirk (Dawn) Sipes of Spencerville, Indiana Great grandchildren– Daniel and Elaine Meinzer and Erica and Kurtis Ruckman Several nieces, nephews, and cousins She was also preceded in death by her brothers Cecil, Clarence, Curtis and sister Velva Arrangements by

Streeter Funeral Home – Byron

810-266-4611

www.streeterfh.com