Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn
Dearborn, Michigan
May 9, 1936 – Jan 9, 2023
Norma Tino passed away on January 9, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Noel Tino for for 63 beautiful years. Loving mother of Janine (Don) Kowalski, James (Liisa) Tino, Carol (Jeff) Nadasen, John (Chaninkant) Tino, Linda (Scott) Christenson. Adoring grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Caring sister to Sharon Molineri. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophia (nee Wagner) Sepsie, and sister, Shirley Letourneau.
Norma Jean was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northern High School in Flint in 1954 and received the Sigma Chi Lambda, the school's highest scholastic achievement. She continued her education at Flint Junior College and earned an Associate of Arts in 1957.
Dedicated child of God, and longtime member of Guardian Lutheran Church in Dearborn, MI serving in a variety of positions over the years, including serving as a Stephen Minister, a caregiver for MOPS, a Girl Scout leader, founder of the C4 Group (Concerned Christian Citizens Committee), President of the Ladies’ Guild and LWML, and directing the funeral luncheon committee. She also participated in three mission trips to Venezuela. She was a gifted musician playing piano, handbells, and hammered dulcimer. She was a talented member of the Silver Strings Dulcimer Society and served as secretary for the group.
Donations can be made to Global Lutheran Outreach (www.globallutheranoutreach.com), or to Guardian Lutheran Church (guardianlutheranchurch.org)
Visitation at Guardian Lutheran Church in Dearborn on Friday, January 20, 10am-12pm. Service will begin at 12pm.
Read MoreMrs. Norma, I heard many stories about you and know that you were always sharing love with others and very loved by many. I know that you are now joyfully at our Savior's side in heaven. Corali, from Chile
Corali Garcia
January 28, 2023 | Santiago, Chile | Friend
Seeing Dennis and Norma come in every Sunday to church, hand in hand is something I miss already. They were there, then all was well. I was unable to attend Friday, due to illness, but their presence and smiles will be greatly missed.
Donna Poulson
January 21, 2023 | Friend
A beautiful, enduring, dedicated mother. Love you, Mom.
Linda Christenson
January 18, 2023 | SANTA ANA, CA | Daughter
We're very sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Norma (and her husband Dennis). They were a very very nice couple. I ,and my niece Kim, visited Norma and Dennis at their Dearborn home back in 2019. We had a nice visit and talked about the family tree that Kim was working on. Norma showed us what photographs and documents she had and we all enjoyed talking about the old days. After we finished, Dennis insisted on driving us to lunch in his classic Thunderbird, and treated us to...
Robert Childs
January 18, 2023 | Flushing, MI | Family
So sorry for your loss. The Tino family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric Seltz
January 17, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Friend
Love you Mom Tino.
I will see you again soon.
David T. Van Sickle.
David Van Sickle
January 13, 2023 | Leo-Cedarville, IN | Friend
