Sharon Schnipke

May 2, 1964 – December 14, 2014

Sharon Schnipke of Lowell graduated from Kenowa Hills High School in Grand Rapids and earned a degree in accounting from Davenport University in 1984.  She was a claims administrator with Foremost Insurance.  Schepke was preceded in death by her life partner Renee Grant.

Grand Rapids Press, December 21, 2014

Mario Cirefice

Mario Cirefice pic

September 2, 1964 – February 7, 2007

Metro Detroit resident Mario Cirefice worked for Clean Care dry cleaners in Oak Park and as a self-employed landscaper.  He was a member of the Metropolitan Community Church of Detroit and participated in the men’s discussion group at Affirmations.

Between The Lines, February 22, 2007