Doris E. Sweetland

March 26, 1929 - March 29, 2014

Age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, MI. She was born March 26, 1929 in Milan Township, MI, the daughter of John and Myrth (Frankforther) Searfoss. Doris married Neil Sweetland on July 17, 1954 in Ann Arbor, MI and he preceded her in death on May 30, 1995. She was an avid U of M and Detroit Tigers fan, had a great love for animals, but was most fond of spending time with her family. Survivors include sons Richard Sweetland, David Sweetland, Gary (Colleen) Sweetland, daughters Nancy Sweetland and Carol (Dave) Kaczmarek and granddaughter Megan Sweetland. Other survivors include her sister Alice Ninotti, sister-in-law Harriet Searfoss, a special nephew Brian Sweetland, and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death in addition to her husband by her brother Thomas Searfoss, and brother-in-law Paride Ninotti. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline, MI, with Rev. Dr. James E. Tuttle officiating. Burial will take place following the service at the Lodi Township Cemetery in Lodi Twp., MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home where friends may begin calling on Monday, March 31, 2014 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and also on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. To sign Doris’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information or directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.