Corinne B. Dyer, age 77 of Manistee, Michigan died peacefully Saturday morning October 14, 2017 at her home. She was born November 27, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late Philip & Hazel (Richmond) Collins. She was a graduate of Hazel Park High School with the class of 1958. She then attended Eastern Michigan University earning her Bachelor's degree in Education. She received her Master's degree from the University of Michigan. She also received her teaching certificate in Special Education. Corinne spent most of her career teaching 2nd & 3rd grade at Hazel Park and Ann Arbor Elementary Schools.

She married James "Jim" Dyer on June 14, 1968 at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Hazel Park. They lived in Royal Oak, MI for almost 30 years where they raised their family. In 1997, they moved to Manistee where they have made their home since that time. Jim preceded her in death on April 29, 2010.

Above all, Corinne had a deep love for her family and friends. She also enjoyed her dogs, reading, crocheting, cooking and traveling.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee (Guardian Angels Catholic Church).
She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, Jim and Renae Dyer and their children, Andrew and Cody Dyer all of Warren, MI, her daughter and son in-law, Jennifer and Todd Reid and their children, Chase, Brady, Drake and Marina Reid all of Manistee, MI. and son & daughter in-law, Jason and Stacy Dyer and their children, Alex, and Ben Dyer all of Troy, MI, her sisters and brothers in-law, Juanita and Gunner Weidle of Manistee, MI, Eileen and Ronald Bacheller and Phyllis and Russell Havlatka all of Gaylord, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly also survive her.

Cremation has taken place and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Noon on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee where a dual graveside service for both Corinne and Jim will take place. A meal will be served at the St. Joseph parish hall following committal services. The family will be at the church one hour prior to Corinne's funeral Mass to receive friends.

A memorial has been established in Corinne's name for Homeward Bound Animal Shelter of 736 Paws Trail, Manistee, MI 49660. Envelopes are available at the funeral home and will be available at the church on Monday. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements