Memorial Trees
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Love, Dave, Cheryl, Mark, Brittany & Landon Danna
April 02, 2023
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Gary, Kim, Dylan & Cade Diefenbach & Joseph & Ginny (Diefenbach) Soileau & Tory Hightower
March 31, 2023
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Aunt Gail and the Ohanian family
March 31, 2023
Memorial trees planted for:
Kathleen "Kathy" Skipinski
<p>Kathleen “Kathy” Skipinski, age 71, of Dryden, Michigan, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen Carrie Hallock was born October 9, 1951 in Bad Axe, MI. She was raised by her uncle and aunt, Gerald & Annabelle Diefenbach. Kathy grew up in the Owendale, Gagetown, Pigeon, MI area (in the thumb area of Michigan). She is a graduate of Laker High School in Pigeon, MI, Class of 1969. She married Thomas Skipinski on October 25, 1969 in Ubly, Michigan. Kathy and Thomas lived in Troy and Washington Twp., MI before moving to Dryden in 2003.</p><p><br></p><p>She was employed as a Beautician for 30 years and owned That Special Touch in Washington Twp., MI for 10 years. Kathy is a member of Gateway Assembly of God in Imlay City, MI. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the Caribbean beaches. Kathy liked to scrapbook and most of all, spend time with her grandchildren.</p><p><br></p><p>Kathy is survived by: her husband, Thomas Skipinski; daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Hayes of Aurora, IL and Brenda (Scott) Mathews of Ray Township, MI; her son, Brian (Stacy) Skipinski of Arrington, TN; her grandchildren, Skylar, Samantha, Steven, Kevin, Braeden; and Kellen; and seven siblings.</p><p><br></p><p>She was preceded in death by: her uncle and aunt, Gerald & Annabelle Diefenbach; parents, Howard & Wava Diefenbach; and two brothers.</p><p><br></p><p>The funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Gateway Assembly of God, 2796 S. Van Dyke, Imlay City, MI. Pastor Jeff Krist, pastor of Gateway Assembly of God, will officiate. Interment will follow at Christian Memorial Gardens West Cemetery in Rochester Hills.</p><p><br></p><p>The family will be available for visitation 3-7 pm, Sunday, April 2nd and 10-11 am, Monday, April 3rd at Gateway Assembly Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements were entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, 225 N. Main Street, Imlay City, MI. Please be sure to sign our on-line register at muirbrothersfh.com to share condolences and memories with the Skipinski family.</p><p><br></p>October 9, 1951 - March 29, 202310/09/195103/29/2023
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