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Obituary for Darlena Sue Olrich
Darlena Sue Olrich, of Highland, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2016 at the age of 74.
Born February 8, 1942 to parents Robert and Helen (nee. Tucker) Morgan. She grew up in Osceola Township, graduated from Howell High School and drove a school bus for Fowlerville Schools for many years. Darlena enjoyed fifteen years on the Highland Election Board and four years on the Zoning Board of Appeals for Highland Township.
Darlena was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jerome Olrich, in March, 2016; oldest son, Jeff in 2003 and youngest son John in 1995. She is survived by her children, Laura (Richard) Douglas of White Lake, Sue (David) Thompson of Northville, Joseph Olrich of Fenton and Dawn (Frank) Freeman of Floreseville, TX; 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Diane) Morgan of California, as well as extended family and dear friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 Harvey Lake Rd, Highland, Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM. The Rev. Fr. Wayne Ureel to officiate. Burial Van Keuren Cemetery, Howell. Friends may visit Lynch and Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St, Milford on Wednesday, August 31 from 4-8 PM and on Thursday, September 1 from 5-9 PM, Rosary Thursday 7 PM.
For further information phone Lynch & Sons, Milford at 248-684-6645.
