University of Michigan Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Joseph Scheerens
MACKINAW CITY -- Joseph "Dean" Scheerens, 77, of Mackinaw City, died Saturday, May 30, 2020, in Arizona, where he had spent the last several winters. Mr. Scheerens was born Oct. 17, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Oardelle 'Jerry' (nee Rule) Scheerens, who later married James Marshall, of Mackinac Island. As Mr. Scheerens grew up on the Island, he started his work career, like so many Islanders during the summers, in various tourist-related businesses. Like his dad, Jim...
