Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Durkee, Deane D.  December 7, 2019
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          DEANE DURKEE, 78
   Deane D. Durkee, 78, of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 7, 2019, at
his home in Lake Odessa, MI.
   He was born on Jan. 1, 1941, to Daniel and Lorna (Sedore) in Lake Odessa, Mich. 
Deane worked as a master plumber for Hedlung Plumbing.  He was a member of the class 
of 1959 at Lake Odessa High School.
  On June 3 1961, he married Sharon Lee Pierce.  He was a very devoted grandfather to 
Ben and Josh.
  He was a proud member of the historical society in Lake Odessa, spending much time 
down at the Depot.
  In his retirement, Deane enjoyed putzing on the family farm and enjoying many activities 
with the family.
   Deane is survived by his loving spouse of 58 years, Sharon, two Sons;  David
(Berni) Durkee, Paul Durkee, Daughter, Lee Ann Gunnett, grandsons;  Ben and Josh Gunnett, 
three sisters, step grandchildren;  Cheryl (Al) Ziolkowski and Kristie (Vince) Bueti, 
great grandchildren;  Jenna, Brooke, Kara, Christian, Dominic and Leo.
   He was preceded in death by his parents.
   Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Koops
Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, Mich.
   Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, 11 a.m. at the Koops
Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, MI, with John Waite officiating.
   Burial will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery-Lake Odessa.
   Memorials are suggested to the Joshua Paul Gunnett Irrevocable Special Needs
Trust.  Online condolences can be given at koopsfc.com.

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