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Dawn Birge Obituary

BIRGE, DAWN SARAH; age 53; of North Branch, Michigan; died Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Dawn was born February 2, 1958 in Livonia to Bruce and Sandra (Gardner) Yanke. She graduated from Clarenceville High School and married John Birge, Jr. on November 17, 1982. Mrs. Birge enjoyed gardening, crafts, animals, birds, music, dancing and singing. She worked many years for General Motors and recently at the Walmart Store in Lapeer. Dawn is survived by her loving husband, John Birge, Jr. of North Branch; step-sons, John (Susie) Birge, III of Commerce Twp. and Brian (Vesta) Birge of Commerce Twp.; father, Bruce (Ilene) Yanke of Milford; grandchildren, Tyler, Tyler Bradley, Zachary, Austin and Hannah; brothers, Darren (Bridget) Yanke of Novi and Dal (Tracy) Yanke of North Dakota; niece, Sarah Barlow of Oxford and several other nieces and nephews. Mrs. Birge was preceded in death by her mother, Sandy Tison and brother, Dana Yanke. The family will receive friends 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2011 at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. 810 664-8111
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Dawn's Funeral Service will take place 11 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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Published by The Oakland Press from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2011.

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Daniel Schlutow

November 12, 2011

A very dear friend went to visit the lord
His Arms open wide said welcome aboard
My angel you are in my arms to lay
All of your troubles have gone away
With love forever, Dan, Kim, and Chris, Schlutow

November 10, 2011

I worked with her at Wal-Mart.She was kind,thoughtful and a good worker.She will be missed.

Roger & Gloria Cook.

Matthew Deschaine

November 10, 2011

Dawn was a very special person and friend. She was always fair, considerate and understanding. She was always there to help out when needed. I will always cherish our time that we had together, I grieve for her, and my condolences go out to her family.

Christine Deschaine

November 9, 2011

Dawn was a wonderful spirit and I will never forget her laughter. We laughed together for most of our childhood. My condolences go out to the Yanke and Birge families.
With Sympathy
Christine Deschaine

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