Obituary of Dorothy Currey

Dorothy Mae Currey was born on March 8, 1925 in Dundee. She was one of two daughters born from the union of the late Carl Strickradt and the late Mary (Sakala) Stickradt. At the age of seven, Dorothy's family moved to Monroe. She attended Monroe schools graduating from the Monroe High School. She married the love of her life, Melvin Currey on December 7, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. From this union the couple was blessed with seven children. Dorothy worked from the home as a homemaker and also watched several neighborhood children. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Monroe, also attending other local parishes. Although she had a tough exterior, Dorothy could best be described as very kind and loving person. She was a great friend, very loyal and devoted. Friends knew they were fortunate because Dorothy always would stand at their side being supportive. Dorothy was a wonderful loving wife, mother, and aunt. Later in life she had the joy and pleasure of being a grandmother and great grandmother. Nothing ever seemed so important to Dorothy as being able to spend time with the grandchildren. Dorothy also liked traveling and visiting Ocqueoc in Northern Michigan. Dorothy Mae (Stickradt) Currey, age 89 of Monroe, passed away at 5:50pm on Friday, May 10, 2014 at Fountain View of Monroe with her loving family at her side. She had been under the care of Promedica Hospice. In addition to her parents her passing was preceded by her loving husband of forty-two years: Melvin Curry; two sons: Dan and Tom Curry; and a sister: Charlotte Mason. To cherish her memory, Dorothy leaves her three sons: Bob (Pam) Currey of Torch Lake, Michigan, Richard (Ann) Currey of Maumee, Ohio, and Jim (Vickie) Currey of Georgia; two daughters: Debbie Currey and Linda(Bill) Clark both of Monroe; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and her two beloved cats: Callie and Lou Lou. Cremation has taken place through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia. Arrangements have been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service North, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A private graveside service with inurnment at Roselawn Memorial Park will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Promedica Hospice. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.