Stephen Laird Kinsley

Stephen Laird Kinsley obituary, Eastpointe, MI

Stephen Laird Kinsley

Stephen Kinsley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chas. Verheyden, Inc. Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Grosse Pointe on Mar. 20, 2023.
Stephen Laird Kinsley, age 82, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. He was born on December 22, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Lewis and the late Aleen (nee: Morrison) Kinsley.
Stephen attended Albion College and later graduated with his Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law (now known as Michigan State University). Since 1994, Stephen has practiced law at Kluczynski, Girtz, Zamler, and McCubbrey in Southfield.
Stephen was a former member of the Detroit Golf Club and Detroit Athletic Club as well as a current member of Gowanie Golf Club and Bayview Yacht Club. He was an avid golfer and loved traveling and listening to old music. His passion was practicing law which he was able to do up until his death.
Stephen strongly believed in family first. He was always there when needed and loved his family and friends. He liked to tell jokes and make people laugh.
He will be remembered for his great smile, positive attitude, wit, and intelligence.
Stephen was the loving husband of Karen Koerber Kinsley. Dear father of Stephen (Kym) and Daniel (Kelly). Beloved grandfather of Ailey Kinsley, Saylor Kinsley, Parker Kinsley, and Paige Jordan (Fiancé Taylor Wright).
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc. in Grosse Pointe Park.
Memorial contributions can be made in Stephen's name to JDRF, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037.

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