Mary A. Derouin
ESCANABA — Mary A. Derouin, age 93 of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at Emmons Assisted Living on Sunday, December 8, 2024. Mary was born on November 21, 1931, in Escanaba, the daughter of Grey and Isabel (Brown) Knaus. Mary lived in Escanaba and attended Escanaba High School. On February 11, 1950 Mary was united in marriage to Richard Derouin. They shared many wonderful years until his passing in 2004.
Mary was employed with Shopko for 23 years as the bookkeeper and was proud she was the first employee hired there. Mary was very active within her church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, and was a part of the Women’s Guild. She was also a 4-H leader as well as a part of the Cornell Senior Center. In Mary’s free time, she enjoyed camping, doing crafts and crossword puzzles. Her greatest joy was going to her grandchildren’s activities. She will be truly missed.
Mary is survived by her children, Wanda Frossard and Mike Derouin; daughter-in-law, Karen Derouin; son-in-law, Don Timler; grandchildren, Kylee (Brandon) Owens, Taylor (Stephanie) Frossard, Brett (Clarissa Groleau) Frossard, Alexia (Tyler) Krause, Amanda Derouin, Tonia (Todd) Henderson, Jessica (Shane) Branam, Tricia (Dave) Tryan, Jeff (Rachel) Timler, Tim (Angela) Timler, Jacob (Alesha) Timler, and Tyler (Ashley) Timler; great-grandchildren, Bella Owens, Lachlan Owens, Lyla Owens, Aruna Frossard, James Jason “JJ” Krause, Gavin Michael Tryan, Cooper Henderson, Saylor Henderson, Carter Tryan, Spencer, Leo, Hunter (Madison) and their son Levi, Evie, Quintin, Grace, Charlie, Edward, Betty, Adeline, Grant, and Owen Timler; as well several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Grey and Isabel (Brown) Knaus; parents-in-law, Alec and Hilma Derouin; husband, Richard Derouin; daughter, Sallie Timler; sons, Ron (Jill) Derouin and Richard “Cook” Derouin; sister, Helen (James) Katschke; brother, John Knaus; grandson, Jimmy Frossard; and son-in-law, Jim Frossard.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Gayle and the rest of the staff at Emmons Assisted Living for the wonderful care they took of their mother/grandmother during her stay there.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, December 14 at the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba from noon to 2 p.m. Services honoring Mary will begin at 2 p.m. with Bishop Rayford Ray officiating. Mary will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery next to her husband. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Derouin family.