James F. Schouman

March 30, 1930 - March 11, 2017

James F. Schouman, March 30, 1930 to March 11, 2017. James, a former attorney and beloved husband of Kathleen Tindall Schouman died Saturday at Genesys Regional Hospital in Grand Blanc. A native of Detroit, he graduated from University of Detroit High School in 1948, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, Massachusetts in 1952 and from the University of Michigan Law School. A noted litigator before the Interstate Commerce Commission, he defended the rights of workers, unions and the common man as well as opposing the abandonment of railway lines during his many decades practicing law. He is survived by his adoring wife of 57 years, Kathleen (nee Tindall), four children (Margaret Schiano, Maureen Sutton, Elizabeth (Robert) Igoe, Daniel (Nicole) Schouman), nine grandchildren (Michael Patrick Schiano, Benjamin J. Schiano, Liam J. Sutton, Claire K. Sutton, William James Igoe, Robert K. Igoe, Madeleine A. Schouman, Mary E. Schouman, Jack M. T. Schouman) and was preceded in death by two children, James F. Schouman, Jr. and Kathleen McNamara Swanson. The funeral mass will be held at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Holly, Michigan at 11:00 AM Monday, March 20, 2017 with Father David Blazek, Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations to the James F. Schouman, Jr. Memorial Scholarship at the University of Detroit High School are preferred. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com