BettyAnn DeFiore
Gladstone – BettyAnn DeFiore, 89 of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
BettyAnn was born in Kingsford, Michigan, the daughter of Emmett and Lorraine (Marcou) Lough. Her family moved to Iron Mountain and she was raised there, graduating from Iron Mountain High School.
In 1952, she married Michael E. DeFiore and in 1954 they moved to the Metropolian Detroit area settling in the city of Westland in 1958. There, they grew their famiy to six children and BettyAnn flourished as a stay-at-home Mom. Her family was always her first priority making sure her children were given opportunities to play musical instruments, take dance lessons, play sports, participate in scouting programs attend summer camp and, in general, just be kids. BettyAnn was an excellent cook, talented seamstress, played guitar, enjoyed Bridge club and loved getting together with family for summer vacations at Spread Eagle Lakes. Her smile was contagious!
In 1969, BettyAnn and her mother Lorraine, attended the Bannow Floral School of Design. In a joint venture, BettyAnn and Mike along with her parents, purchased the Gladstone Floral Co., and they moved their family back to the U.P to Gladstone in the fall of 1970.
BettyAnn became an avid golfer and was a long time member of the Gladstone Golf Club and also participated in tournaments across the U.P. for 50 years, enjoying the game from early spring into late fall.
BettyAnn is survived by her six children, Cindy, Connie, Paula, Chris, John and Don (and their spouses), 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, her sister MaryJane Nelson of Niagara, Wis., her brother-in-law Dale McNamee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Michael, her parents and her dearly beloved brother, John.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow services in the Church Fellowship Hall. BettyAnn will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Memorial contributions in BettyAnn’s name may be made directly to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Gladstone and OSF Hospice.
The DeFiore family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” for the loving care our mother received at the Sunnyview Home in Flatrock and to OSF Hospice and their nurses, Carrie and Brittany.
Gladstone – BettyAnn DeFiore, 89 of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
BettyAnn was born in Kingsford, Michigan, the daughter of Emmett and Lorraine (Marcou) Lough. Her family moved to Iron Mountain and she was raised there, graduating from Iron Mountain High School.
In 1952, she married Michael E. DeFiore and in 1954 they moved to the Metropolian Detroit area settling in the city of Westland in 1958. There, they grew their famiy to six children and BettyAnn flourished as a stay-at-home Mom. Her family was always her first priority making sure her children were given opportunities to play musical instruments, take dance lessons, play sports, participate in scouting programs attend summer camp and, in general, just be kids. BettyAnn was an excellent cook, talented seamstress, played guitar, enjoyed Bridge club and loved getting together with family for summer vacations at Spread Eagle Lakes. Her smile was contagious!
In 1969, BettyAnn and her mother Lorraine, attended the Bannow Floral School of Design. In a joint venture, BettyAnn and Mike along with her parents, purchased the Gladstone Floral Co., and they moved their family back to the U.P to Gladstone in the fall of 1970.
BettyAnn became an avid golfer and was a long time member of the Gladstone Golf Club and also participated in tournaments across the U.P. for 50 years, enjoying the game from early spring into late fall.
BettyAnn is survived by her six children, Cindy, Connie, Paula, Chris, John and Don (and their spouses), 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, her sister MaryJane Nelson of Niagara, Wis., her brother-in-law Dale McNamee, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceeded in death by her husband, Michael, her parents and her dearly beloved brother, John.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 24, from 10:30 to 12:30 at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. A luncheon will follow services in the Church Fellowship Hall. BettyAnn will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery in Gladstone.
Memorial contributions in BettyAnn’s name may be made directly to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Gladstone and OSF Hospice.
The DeFiore family would like to extend a heartfelt “thank you” for the loving care our mother received at the Sunnyview Home in Flatrock and to OSF Hospice and their nurses, Carrie and Brittany.
Dave Strom - GLADSTONE, MI
I’m so sorry to hear this, my sympathy to the entire DeFiore family. Betty was one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever known. She had such a positive impact on our entire group of friends. There was never a generation gap with Betty, she never judged, and was always accepting. I will always cherish the memories. God Bless you, Betty.
Lois Corcoran - Gladstone, MI
Dear Paula and Family – I met your mum when she joined my line dance class. She was so gracious and excited to learn something new at the tender age of 80. Such a sweet lady! I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers going out to your family.
Parks family - Cary, IL
We are so sorry to learn about your mom’s passing away, Paula. We also want to extend our condolences to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. May you find comfort in precious memories and love of family.
Jennifer Spriks - Escanaba, MI
We are sorry to hear about Betty’s passing. Our mother Ruth Mislinski and Betty were “first” friends at Lakeview Assisted Living. We all adored Betty, a wonderful lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with the DeFiore Family.
Ruth, Jenny, Vicki and John Mislinski
Jackie mott - Orange Park, FL
To all the family my sincerest sympathy. Your mom was a beautiful and kind person. Always a beautiful smile on her face. Always a friendly gesture. She was a beautiful soul. Hugs to you all.
Nancy & Tim LeGault - Gladstone, MI
Dear Cindy, Connie, Paula, Chris, John & Don,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Your mom was such a lovely person, a lady in every sense of the word.
How very lucky you were to have such a wonderful mother.
Your mom’s obituary speaks volumes of what an incredible person she was.
She lives on in each one of you.
Her beautiful spirit will always be with you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy & Tim LeGault