Stephen Laird Kinsley, age 82, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Detroit, Michigan. He was born on December 22, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Lewis and the late Aleen (nee: Morrison) Kinsley.
Stephen attended Albion College and later graduated with his Juris Doctor from Detroit College of Law (now known as Michigan State University). Since 1994, Stephen has practiced law at Kluczynski, Girtz, Zamler, and McCubbrey in Southfield.
Stephen was a former member of the Detroit Golf Club and Detroit Athletic Club as well as a current member of Gowanie Golf Club and Bayview Yacht Club. He was an avid golfer and loved traveling and listening to old music. His passion was practicing law which he was able to do up until his death.
Stephen strongly believed in family first. He was always there when needed and loved his family and friends. He liked to tell jokes and make people laugh.
He will be remembered for his great smile, positive attitude, wit, and intelligence.
Stephen was the loving husband of Karen Koerber Kinsley. Dear father of Stephen (Kym) and Daniel (Kelly). Beloved grandfather of Ailey Kinsley, Saylor Kinsley, Parker Kinsley, and Paige Jordan (Fiancé Taylor Wright).
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Chas. Verheyden, Inc. in Grosse Pointe Park.
Memorial contributions can be made in Stephen's name to JDRF, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037.
Karen, Steve and Dan, on behalf of the Coughlin family, we are so, so sorry for your loss. Steve was a truly one of a kind and such a wonderful man and we are so blessed to have known him. Karen, Larry and I (and Scott and Terry) remember running in to you and Steve a few years ago at City Kitchen and how great it was to see you both and spend some time with you laughing and catching up. So many memories of times on Lincoln Road. We have been thinking about you since we heard this news and we love you all.
The entire Fahle family has so many great memories of the times we spent with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss, and please know we love you all.
We used to tell jokes to each other, and try to outdo the other one. I generally lost. I shall miss him more than words can say. His memory will always be a blessing.
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