Rodney Yaich

Rodney A. Yaich, 61, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was born in Detroit, October 6, 1949, the son of Donald and Suzanne (Dixon) Yaich. Rod married Barbara Ziegler on November 12, 1983 in Brighton Michigan. Rod made everyday seem new and special for each one of his family members.

Rod is survived by his daughters, Karen (Ryan) Eustice and Emily (Michael) Hanley and son, Stephen Yaich. Rod is also survived by his grandchildren, Noah, Emma, Anastasia and Amelia Eustice and Charlotte Hanley. Rod was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing with Rev. Fr. John Ziegler as celebrant. Burial will follow the luncheon at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. The family will receive friends at the Osgood Funeral Home 104 E. Cass St. St. Johns on Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 pm and 9-10 am prior to the mass on Wednesday. Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm Tuesday with the Divide Mercy Chaplet at 3 pm on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests masses to be offered for the repose of his soul. To learn more about Rod and view his Life Story Film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/67031 where you can share a memory or photo, and sign his memory book.