Age 93 of Chesaning passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016.
A Funeral service will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:00am at St. Peter's Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at Nelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel on Thursday, February 4 from 2:00 to 8:00pm.
Velma was born on June 19, 1922 to Joseph and Julia (Chapo) Simonye in Oakfield, Wisconsin. She married William Perkins on August 16, 1948; they were married for 31 years.
Velma worked for Universal in Owosso for many years before retiring. Throughout her life, she enjoyed dancing, baking, and above all, spending time with her family.
Velma is survived by her children, Dennis (Sue) Perkins, Bill (Nancy) Perkins, Gregory (Mary Jane) Perkins, and Jeanine (Michael) Hedrich; her 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Ethel Hills and Pauline Sorenson; and many nieces and nephews
She is predeceased by her husband, William, her parents, 5 sisters, and 1 brother.
Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.