Birth date: Aug 7, 1943 Death date: Jan 9, 2022
Doris Gunthner, age 78, longtime resident of Center Line, died on January 9, 2022. Loving mother of Denise (Mark) Waelchli, Sandra Gunthner, and Annette (Karl) Gauruder. Proud grandmother of Julia, Cameron, Steven, Lauren, Sara, a Read Obituary
If I could describe my mom in one word it would be giving. She was always giving of herself and for those that knew her well, you knew that you could not leave her house without taking something home with you. She was so grateful for even the smallest things that people did for her. I would take her to the dollar store and there was always a card included on her list so that she could thank someone. My mom loved us and she loved her grandkids with all of her heart. I have so many memories that would make people laugh out loud (she was funny and had a great sense of humor). I remember when the teacher spanked me for playing during nap time. When my mom found out she gathered my newborn sister Annette quickly along with Sandra and myself and we headed to the school....she was going to give them a piece of her mind and that she did!!!! I can't repeat the words that she used as she let them have it but I can tell you that the rest of school year was quite nice for me! She was fiercely protective of her 3 daughters and she was there for us when we needed her the most. Her laugh was the best, you could see her shaking but there were no sounds coming out, I think it was funniest to "watch" her laugh. Annette would really get her going and I recall my mom, Sandra, Annette and myself having to leave church because Annette relentlessly tried to make my mom laugh. Once she got going there was no stopping so we had to do the "walk of shame" down the church aisle as my mom had tears running down her face, laughing silently while her body shook from laughing so hard (Annette continued her taunting even as we bolted down the aisle in front of all of the parents and the nuns that we had as teachers). My mom was wise and many of the life lessons that she shared with me, I find myself sharing with my own kids. I miss her more than I can express in words and I imagine holding her one day when this life ends......we will enjoy a bottle of wine and she will be petting Rudy while we listen to her favorite music. I love you mom. Thank you for every sacrifice you have ever made for all of us. You will be close to my heart......always.
