Kimberly Ann Giannosa

Kimberly Ann Giannosa (DeTrempe) October 21, 1965-April 26, 2009 After a brave fight with cancer, Kimberly Ann Giannosa (DeTrempe) went home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2009 at the age of 43. A long time resident of the West Branch area, Kimberly was born in Peoria, Illinois on October 21, 1965. She attended Limestone Community High School in Bartonville, IL and Fort Wayne Bible College in Fort Wayne, IN where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Counseling. After moving to West Branch, Kimberly attended Central Michigan University where she earned her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling. Kimberly was preceded in death by Grandparents LaVern DeTrempe, Marie DeTrempe and John & Dorothy Kitlan. She is survived by Daughter Isabella Grace Giannosa of West Branch, Parents Merle (Skip) & Jeanne DeTrempe of Illinois, Grandmother Hella DeTrempe of Missouri, Sisters Jeanine Raithel(George)and Judi Martinez (Nick) of Illinois and Brother Ronald DeTrempe (Gail) of New Jersey. She was loved and will be missed by local family Madaliene & Fred Booth of Gladwin and Lori & Scott Sober of West Branch who cared for Kimberly in her last days. She will also be missed by many friends and extended family members in Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey and California. The family would like to thank Kimberly’s fellow brothers and sisters in Christ at Faith Alive Church and Ogemaw Hills Free Methodist Church and many devoted co-workers from Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and Ausable Valley Community Mental Health Services for their love and faithfulness during her illness. Friends and family are invited to share in a celebration of Kimberly’s life to be held on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Alive Church, 2945 Hansen Rd., West Branch, MI, for more information please call (989) 345-5440. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Isabella Giannosa (College Trust Fund) c/o Firstbank, 502 W. Houghton Ave., West Branch, MI 48661 or to Hospice of Helping Hands, 335 E Houghton Ave., West Branch, MI 48661 in Kimberly’s memory.