James M. LORANG

LORANG, James M. -- Age 86, of Fenton, died February 3, 2012 at McLaren Regional Medical Center and was a 5 year survivor of cancer. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 1 PM Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 600 N. Adelaide St., Fenton. Rev. Fr. David Harvey celebrant. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be 6-9 PM Sunday and 1-4 and 6-9 PM Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. A rosary will be prayed 7:30 PM Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family of St. John GIFT Campaign. Mr. Lorang was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. He played saxophone and clarinet with the Tommy Dorsey and Buddy Marrow Navy Band. He was a 1944 graduate of Fenton High School and a 1954 graduate of GMI. Mr. Lorang was an Engineer at Buick City from 1949-1979 and then worked for Schmelzer Corporation from 1979-1989. Surviving are wife, Rita Lorang of Fenton; 2 sons, James V. Lorang and Matthew C. Lorang; daughter, Rita Anna Valentine; two grandchildren. His parents and 2 sons, Patrick and Frank, preceded him in death. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Sunday, February 5, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Visitation

Monday, February 6, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States