Zakia "Kay" Korpi, 80, a longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011, in Ironwood.
She was born on Nov. 6 1930, in Detroit, daughter of the late David and Mary (Nouhan) Nemer.
On July 10, 1965, Kay was united in marriage with Edwin M. Korpi Sr. in Detroit. He preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 1990.
Kay was employed by Michigan Bell in Detroit for 25 years, before moving to Wakefield in 1971. She enjoyed caring for her family, loved her home and large back yard, feeding all animals that came by the house, knitting and doing crossword puzzles. Kay was a friend to many and loved her neighbors who gave her a helping hand when needed.
Kay is survived by two sons, Edwin (Victoria), Westland, and Ernie, Sterling Heights; two daughters, Emily Hames, Maplewood, Minn., and Suzanne (Mamoon) Ansari, Aurora, Ill.; four grandchildren, Jonathon, Elsa, Haani and Mirah; a brother, Henry (Alice) Nemer, Sterling Heights; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, April 23, from 1 to 2 p.m., at Lakeside Memorial Chapel, where funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Joy J. Adimakkeel, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wakefield, will officiate.
Rite of Committal and interment will take place next to her husband in Lakeside Cemetery.
Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements where memories may be shared at lakesidememorialchapel.com.