Laronna Mildred V'Soske

Laronna M. V’Soske, age 86 and longtime resident of Royal Oak, passed away on August 8, 2017 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital. Laronna was born in Detroit, MI and earned a degree in home economics from Michigan State University. She initially worked for Detroit Edison in its Home Kitchens department, and in her later years for the city of Royal Oak, but her main career was as a devoted homemaker raising her three children. Laronna’s faith was a central part of her life, and she spent much time studying the Bible. She also particularly loved being with her grandchildren and enjoyed seeing the smiles on all their faces. Beyond her faith and family, Laronna also had a love for anything and everything that had to do with birds. She collected many bird carvings, bird figurines, and bird paintings in her home. Indeed, her friends always knew on special occasions to send her bird-themed greeting cards, and she had an entire china cabinet filled with bird-themed pieces-all given to her by friends. Laronna loved nature and instilled in her children a similar appreciation. From the nature walks at sites like Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden, to the family road trips around the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, her children warmly remember the adventures their mother treated them to. The road trips themselves were oftentimes to National Forests and State Forests, where there weren’t tons of amenities, but instead a clear focus on nature. Laronna’s children are especially grateful for their memory of a road trip to the Upper Peninsula-their mother driving the family through the “UP” in a Bonneville convertible-pop-up camper in tow. Laronna is survived by her children, Kay (Janice L.) V’Soske, Linda (Gordon) V’Soske Arnold, and Mark V’Soske; her grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay) Arnold, Shawn (Breeanne) Arnold, Kelly V’Soske, Emmett Thalmann, Kollin (Amy) Arnold, Andrew (Amber) V’Soske, and Nicholas Arnold; and her great-grandchildren, Trevor Arnold, Ethan Arnold, Morgan Thalman, Mollie Thalman, Emilee Thalman, Alivia Arnold, Maxwell Arnold, Benjamin Thalman, and Lille Arnold. She was predeceased by her parents, Romald and Mildred Fisher. Laronna was the type of person who easily made friends, and she was someone whom people tended to stay in touch with. She was very loved in many ways, and she will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Royal Oak Missionary Church, 411 E. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067. In lieu of flowers, Laronna’s family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Mother and Unborn Baby Care Center, 24500 Southfield Road, Southfield, MI 48075.

Laronna Mildred V'Soske

September 20, 1930 - August 8, 2017