Valerie Anne Kunkel Obituary (1952 - 2017)

Valerie Anne Kunkel Eaton Rapids, MI Passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the age of 64 after a courageous battle with COPD. Born December 21, 1952 to Joseph and Helen (Palmer) Belfiori in Detroit, Michigan. Valerie worked as a real-estate broker for many different companies. She started at Sarah Bucher Realty in Eaton Rapids then went on to Re-Max Home Professionals West & East in South Lansing and Okemos and then started her own business with Home Equities in Eaton Rapids before retiring. She was also very involved with local government where she proudly served on the Eaton Rapids City Council, Planning Commission, and the Board of Tax Review. Valerie was a beloved wife, mother and sister who will be dearly missed by all who remember her. Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Gina Belfiori, Louise Ahlteen, Evelyn Belfiori and brother, Joseph Belfiori. Surviving are her husband of 39 years, Tom Kunkel; children, Ian Kunkel, Helen Kunkel; sister, Maria (Paul) Clos; brothers, Carl J. Belfiori II, Michael (Shelli) Belfiori; brother-in-law, Eric Ahlteen; uncles, Carl Belfiori I, Louis DeSantis; aunt, Victoria Salomon as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel. Family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from 1-5pm at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity in Valerie's name. To share memories and condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com