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Of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 75, died peacefully Sunday, July 5, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 11, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Gerald & Blanche (Julien) Garrow.

Susan attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea.  She was a member of the Chelsea Senior Center.  Susan was a special needs bus driver for Dexter Community Schools for 30 years.  She was very active, and enjoyed camping, listening to music, and playing cards.  Susan liked to travel and spend winters in Florida with family and friends.  She enjoyed going to Native American pow-wows.

Survivors include three sons, Joseph (Rhonda) of Hamburg, Timothy (Ron) of White Lake, Gerald of Chelsea; two daughters, Lisa Stahl of Pinckney, Angela Valliere of Grass Lake; their father, Joe Couchman; a sister, Joyce Mauck of Grass Lake; 12 grandchildren, Joseph, Connie, Robert, Daniel, Karmen, Brandon, Jason, Jacob, Holly, Derek, Emily, Jaime; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marlene Skrip.


A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, July 9, 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chelsea,  with Rev. Dr. William J. Turner officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date. The family received friends at Cole Funeral Chapel Wednesday from 3-9 pm, with a vigil service at 8 pm, and and at hte church Thursday, 10 -11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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