Marjorie Ileen Dernier

1930 - 2018

Marjorie Ileen Dernier obituary, 1930-2018, Oakland, MI

BORN

1930

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Pixley Funeral Home

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

Marjorie Dernier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 8, 2018.

MARJORIE I. DERNIER, age 87, of Oakland Twp., died Sunday, January 7, 2018. Marjorie was born on April 7, 1930 in Rochester, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Johnson) Steward. She is survived by her sister Mary (James) Madson; nieces and nephews Fern (Joel) Beasley, Christine (Douglas) Bellows, Karen Smeja, Elania Steward, David (Claudette) Steward, Linda Madson, and Cheryl Madson; Several great, and great-great nieces and nephews. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Walter Dernier in 1998. Also preceded by her parents, brothers Leon Steward and Robert Steward, a sister Thelma Cameron, and her niece Susan. She was employed at National Twist Drill for 30 years, and later employed with Oakland County for 10 years. Marjorie will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2018, 11 a.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester, with Rev. Dwayne Kelsey officiating. Interment to follow at Mt. Avon Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home.

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January 10, 2018

Fern and Joel Beasley

Dearest Aunt Marge, you always had time for each of your nieces and nephews. Our fondest memories of you include you with a little one in your arms. God did not bless you with children of your own but you had a special love for each of us and made us all feel so special. You were God's blessing to your family and we all love you dearly. Looking forward to the day when we meet again!

January 9, 2018

Jim/Sharon Fifield

Our friendship will be greatly missed - from good and happy times together over many years. With many fond memories. Love Jim & Sharon Fifield.

January 9, 2018

Keith Grover

January 9, 2018

David Steward

Claudette and I will miss you the rest of our lives Aunt Marge. We love you!

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