Sharon Dafoe Obituary
Sharon was born on January 6, 1952, in Alpena, Michigan, to the late Claude and Violet (Joseph) Rickel. She graduated from Oscoda High School with the Class of 1970. Sharon married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Rick Dafoe, on March 23, 1970, in Glennie. She worked for ten years as a medical assistant for Dr. Mendoza in Flint. Sharon enjoyed crafting, sewing, and crocheting, but her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are: Husband, Rick Dafoe; Daughter, Trina Ferriby; Grandchildren: Andrea (Josh) White, Nick Ferriby, and Kayla (Justin) Peters; Great grandchildren: Aidin and Riley. Sharon was also preceded in death by: Son in law, Paul Ferriby; Brothers: Randy Rickel and Brian Rickel. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
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Lori Cochran
January 7, 2026
She was such a sweet person.I got very attached to her,she will be missed everyday but will be in my heart forever. Love ya Lori Cochran
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