" Arial; lifelong resident of Ortonville; died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 1, 2012. " Arial; "She was 56. Born September 27, 1955 in Pontiac to Richard and Shirley (nee: Lange) Koss. " Arial; She is survived by her parents; three sisters, Teresa (Rick) DeWitt, Shirley (Patrick) Matthews and Carrie (John) Pilarski; one brother, Greg (Anne) Koss; 16 nieces and nephews, Ann, Cole, Rita, Robert, Lynndsy, Camelle, Matt, Brent, Tim, Mary, Bridget, Margaret, Jake, Kelly, Claire and Kate: one great niece Evelynn; sister-in-law Suzy Koss; and her beloved dog Bailey. " Arial; "Preceded in death by one brother, " Arial; "Fred Koss; Gwen was the Christian Service Coordinator " Arial; at St. Anne Catholic Church and the OCEF Food Pantry Coordinator. " Arial; "She enjoyed bicycling, walking her dog and spending time with her nieces and nephews who adored her. " Arial;