John DeFrane III

1985 - 2010

John DeFrane III

1985 - 2010

BORN

1985

DIED

2010

John DeFrane Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 22, 2010.
John DeFrane III, age 25, of Berkley, passed away December 20, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born January 8, 1985 in Royal Oak. Mr. DeFrane graduated from Berkley High School in 2004 and was a manager, and pizza maker for various Pizza Carry-Out Stores. He is survived by his parents, Erma and John DeFrane Jr.; siblings, Jessica (Thomas), Jay (Dianna), and Maryann; grandparents, Mary and the late John DeFrane Sr.; uncle, Robert DeFrane; aunts, Barbara (Tom) DeFrane-Smith and Nancy (Frank) Lombardi; and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation, Thursday 3-8 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Rd., (2 blocks W. of Woodward) Berkley. There will be a graveside service and burial, at Edwards Township Cemetery, Monday. Share your memories at www.sawyerfuller.com

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we miss you both so very much. RIP with all our love

Bonnie Kahn

December 17, 2011

may you both rest in peace and be happy together.

Erica Kahn

December 23, 2010

I will love you always and forever. rest in peace

Bonnie Kahn

December 23, 2010

you will be truely missed! rest in peace

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