YELANICH, LORETTA JEAN of Ortonville.  Died Jan. 6, 2017.

 She was 77.  

Born June 30, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Mary (nee: Suri) Imbier.  She is survived by two sons, Mark (Lisa) Yelanich and Joseph (Julie) Yelanich; four grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, Paige and Catherine Yelanich; she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gordon Yelanich and one granddaughter, Grace Yelanich whom she has joined them in Heaven.  Loretta was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Ortonville.  A memorial service will be held in the spring.  Her final resting place will be Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Arrangements were entrusted to VILLAGE FUNERAL HOME-ORTONVILLE 135 South St.  Ortonville. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne Catholic Church 825 S. Ortonville Rd., Ortonville, Michigan 48462.  To send a condolence please go to www.villagefh.com .