Cecilia ‘Cil’ M. Chie

Cecilia was born on June 17, 1937 in Ypsilanti, Mich. the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Rominski) Roof. She was raised in Ypsilanti and was a 1955 graduate of Ypsilanti High School. Cil was a member of the organizations CHAT and RSVP for many years. She enjoyed volunteering, singing at the local nursing homes, and helping organize Red Cross blood donations. She also liked to do crafts, read, travel, and garden. Of her many hobbies, Cil loved bowling. She was a loyal member of the Tuesday night mixed league at the Bowl A Rama, where she made many friends and fond memories. Cil also was a member of the Steam and Gas Engine Association and had a store, C.C. ‘s Creations, in the village which contained various knit goods. She was a devoted parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church, and was a member of the church choir there. She will be missed by many.

Cil is survived by her daughter Rachel Garrett, brother Edward (Laura) Roof, sisters Mariann (James) Hoffman and Roseann (John) Dufek, daughter-in-law ZoeAnn Saja, brother-in-law Gary Patterson, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Cil was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Harry Saja, second husband Charles Gorham, third husband Albert Chie, sons Harry and Paul Saja, sister Gwendolen Patterson, brother James Roof, and son-in-law Joseph Garrett.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 14, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Mass of Christian Burial honoring Cecilia will begin at 4:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Jamie Ziminski officiating. A luncheon will be held in the parish hall following mass. Cil will be laid to rest in Alban Cemetery in Ypsilanti. To offer online condolences, please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Chie family.