Age 50, of Howell. Born in Highland Park, Michigan.

Beloved wife of Gary Pietila.
Loving mother of Kirk (Emily), Scott, Rebecca (Tim) Helminen, Brian, Bridget, Bruce, Kim and Derek. Cherished grandmother of Madelyn and Larissa. Dearest daughter of Carolyn and the late Eli Kangas. Dear sister of Cheryl (Ken) Larson, Steve (Judi) Kangas, Gary (Margaret) Kangas, Larry (Sue) Kangas, Paula (Mark) Koivisto, Kurt (Mary) Kangas, Tom (Rebecca) Kangas, Annette (Craig) Tolkkinen, Rebecca (Eric) Pennala and Bob Kangas.

Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at First Apostolic Lutheran Church, 26325 Halsted, Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Officiant Pastor Donald Pennala.

Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at the CHURCH.

Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Fowlerville.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors, Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.