Sally Ann Fierens, 81, of Essexville, our witty, loving, and most kind hearted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Friday, June 24, 2016 at her home. Sally was born in Bay City on March 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Stanley and Irene (Buechler) Johnson. Sally was a graduate of the Class of 1953 from Bay City Central. While in high school, she met the future love of her life, Richard “Dick” Fierens. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on April 30, 1955. Sally worked as an executive secretary with the Bay City Public School District for over thirty years. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie #1010 Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed the bus trips. Sally enjoyed traveling, spending time at the cabin in Atlanta, and occasionally stopping by the casino. Sally will forever be remembered for her smart and loving personality. She was a friend to all who knew her. Dick, Sally’s devoted husband of sixty-one years survives, along with their five children who are left to carry on her legacy: Lynn (Roger) Rivard, Kathy Fierens, John “Jack” (Debi) Fierens, Janet (Scott) McComb, Joyce (William) Belger; grandchildren, Vicki, Dan, Sarah, Cassi, Becki, Adam, Carrie, Scott, Joe, Pat, Jacob, Brent; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson on the way; brother, Richard (Rita) Johnson; sister, Joanne (Tom) Keipert; in-laws, Joyce (Dale) Grigg, James (Marlene) Fierens, Charlotte (Jerry) Thayer, Bonnie Fierens, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Sally was welcomed home to heaven by her father and mother-in-law, James and Grace Fierens; grandson, Richard Fierens; brother, James Johnson, and brother-in-law, Louis Fierens. Sally’s family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, June 27, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Ritual by the Eagles Auxiliary and again on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM until the time of her 11:00 AM Tribute Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Private interment will be held in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Save Brian’s House. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.

Sally Ann Fierens, 81, of Essexville, our witty, loving, and most kind hearted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend was born into eternal life on Friday, June 24, 2016 at her home. Sally was born in Bay City on March 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Stanley and Irene (Buechler) Johnson. Sally was a graduate of the Class of 1953 from Bay City Central. While in high school, she met the future love of her life, Richard "Dick" Fierens. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on April 30, 1955. Sally worked as an executive secretary with the Bay City Public School District for over thirty years. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie #1010 Ladies Auxiliary, where she enjoyed the bus trips. Sally enjoyed traveling, spending time at the cabin in Atlanta, and occasionally stopping by the casino. Sally will forever be remembered for her smart and loving personality. She was a friend to all who knew her. Dick, Sally's devoted husband of sixty-one years survives, along with their five children who are left to carry on her legacy: Lynn (Roger) Rivard, Kathy Fierens, John "Jack" (Debi) Fierens, Janet (Scott) McComb, Joyce (William) Belger; grandchildren, Vicki, Dan, Sarah, Cassi, Becki, Adam, Carrie, Scott, Joe, Pat, Jacob, Brent; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson on the way; brother, Richard (Rita) Johnson; sister, Joanne (Tom) Keipert; in-laws, Joyce (Dale) Grigg, James (Marlene) Fierens, Charlotte (Jerry) Thayer, Bonnie Fierens, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to her parents, Sally was welcomed home to heaven by her father and mother-in-law, James and Grace Fierens; grandson, Richard Fierens; brother, James Johnson, and brother-in-law, Louis Fierens. Sally's family will be present to receive visitors on Monday, June 27, 2016 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Ritual by the Eagles Auxiliary and again on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM until the time of her 11:00 AM Tribute Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 955 N. Pine Rd., Hampton Twp. Private interment will be held in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Save Brian's House. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.