Diana 'Susie' Rehn

July 17, 1942 - February 15, 2020

Diana ‘Susie’ Rehn passed away February 15, 2020 at the age of 77. She was the loving wife of Bob Rehn and the late Joe Virzi (‘83); devoted mother of Jeannine (Tom) James, late Denise Rucker, Joe (Casandra) and Chris (Lauren) Virzi, and step-mother of Rob (Barb), Steven (Lynn), and Dan (Charlotte) Rehn; cherished grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 6. She was the dear sister of Gerry (Peggy), the late Ronnie (Judi), and late Mickey Severin.

Diana Jean was born on July 17, 1942 to Raymond and Jean Severin. Affectionately known as Susie, she grew up in Detroit along with her siblings Ronnie, Mickey, and Gerry. After graduating from St. Cecilia High School, she went onto marry Joe Virzi in 1962. The couple was blessed with four children: Jeannine, Denise, Joe and Chris.

In 1989, Susie married Bob Rehn and the two joined their families. Susie continued to work as a teacher’s aide for Garden City Public Schools and later retired after several years of dedication. She loved to travel, taking trips to the casino, bowling and caring for animals. Susie was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be truly missed.

Susie’s family will receive friends on Sunday, February 23rd, from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Time of Sharing at McCabe Funeral Home – Canton Chapel, 851 N. Canton Center Rd., Canton. She will lie in state Monday, February 24th, at 10 a.m. until the time of her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a’Becket Catholic Church, 555 S Lilley Rd, Canton. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in her name.

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