Death Notice

Arnold Eugene Klonowski

August 03, 1943 - June 24, 2010

Arnold E. “Arnie” Klonowski of Commerce Township, formerly of Redford was born on August 3, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to Edmund and Stephanie Klonowski and died June 24, 2010 at age 66.

Beloved husband of 45 years to Elaine "Ella".
Loving father of Karen Webber and Jason (Suzanne) Klonowski.
Dear "Papa" of Jacob, Isabella, Jillian, Joseph and Joshua.
Brother of Daniel Klonowski, Lottie (John) Nastwold and Edmund Klonowski.
Brother in law of Katherine (John) Turney, Gloria (Tom) Jablonski, Christine (Tim) Gallagher, Kim Francis, Angelo (Paula) Stratos, Jonathon (Linda) Stratos, James DaDeppo and Tony (Debbie) DaDeppo.
Loving uncle of Johnny, Samantha, Mary, K.C., Matt, David, Christopher, Andrew, Alex, Rebecca, Katie, Matt, Elizabeth, Amanda, Gregory, Joey, Christine, Raymond, David, Michael, Audrey, Ronnie, Danny, Debra, Matthew, Melissa, Anthony and Danny.
Arnie also left behind a great number of friends, that he considered family, in the Mobile Medical and Radiology field.

Memorial Mass from The Shrine Chapel at Orchard Lake St. Mary's 3535 Indian Trail, Orchard Lake Wednesday, July 7, 2010 11AM. Celebration of Life gathering in the lower level library of Orchard Lake St. Mary's after the mass from 2-9PM. Memorials to St. Charles Borromeo Parish or American Cancer Society appreciated.

Condolences:

Arnie was a great guy. He was one of my best friends at Orchard Lake St Mary's; high school 61. It's too bad I moved out of state (now in Florida) otherwise we would have gotten together more often. I will say a prayer for you Arnie.

Larry Nadrowski

Arnie, You were a kind person and a great boss. My early memories of you are great memories. You made work a fun place. I will never forget your generous smiles. May God bless you. May you rest in peace.

Zahid Latif (ZEE)

My deepest sympathy to all of you, I used to work with Arnie at Valley/Diversified. He was a great guy, hope you are doing ok Jason, I remember you well. Take care and I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Vicki Higgins

I will miss Arnie's smile, blue eyes, jokes and Xray expertise that I surely needed your help with. I worked with Arnie over the last 5 years and more closely over the last 10 months. My thoughts are with the family and coworkers of ours.

Jodi Middleton

DEAREST ELAINE AND FAMILY. ARNIE WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL GUY AND A GREAT MAN. IT WAS SO FUN GETTING TO SEE HIM AND SPEND TIME AFTER BEING TRAINED BY HIM 30 PLUS YEARS AGO. HE WAS STILL THE SAME "ARNIE" HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED. MUCH LOVE, LILA

LILA HEGAZI-SHAW

Eternal rest grant unto Arnie Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! God Bless you Arnie, Mike and MaryAnn Radwan ps.Remembering Arnie ushering at St.Sabina's and driving my dad's pink cadillac to New Grace hosp. You will be missed!!!

MaryAnn Radwan

Your family is in our prayers. Bless you all at this very difficult time.

shelly Kylie, Tristan Lindsey Hurwitz

Arnie: to say we will miss you would be quite an understatement. Remember Ella how we used to kid (St. Arnie), well guess what, we know he is up there and he is one now. Arnie, your spirit and happy memories will always be with us. Sue and Reg

Reg and Sue Patrus

VPA Diagnostics was fortunate enough to have Arnie on our team. Arnie was the “elder statesman” of mobile radiology on our team and for that matter southeast Michigan. In total Arnie had been taking care of patients in hospitals, homes and other settings for over 40 years. The last 21 years Arnie spent his career in mobile Radiology. There was no one, without exception, that knew more about the business of taking care of patients in the home or facility settings than Arnie. His passion for excellence in his radiology skills, for his care of patients and for teaching new technicians was immeasurable. Arnie always had time for who needed his guidance and expertise. He gave you his full attention and made himself completely available to your needs. Arnie will be fondly remembered by countless colleagues, students, employers and all those in the business as a true gentleman, a true professional at his craft. His family can be very proud of the legacy of excellence in patient care the Arnie leaves behind. For many members of my team this is a deeply personal loss as some of my folks have worked with Arnie for over 20 years. They have learned from him, admired him and considered him part of their family. We know that for us, having Arnie as part of our team and his part is something that we will always appreciate and something that will motivate us to continue his legacy for our patients. We will miss his “clean” jokes, his daily deliveries of fresh fruit to keep all of us healthy, and most of all his smile. Rain or shine Arnie always had a smile ready for you. Personally, I will miss our morning-after Red Wings discussions ? We can all say with absolute certainty that he was one of the finest people we had the opportunity to work with, laugh with and learn from. Arnie will always be remembered as a true professional, a true friend, and a truly “gentle-man”. I ask you to remember Arnie’s family in your prayers.

VPA DIAGNOSTICS

Elaine and Family members I want to offer you my most prayer filled sympathy. Arnie I felt was one of my closest friends during our days at Orchard Lake. I sort of came and gone with Arnie throughout his life. I will miss his humor, laugh, (I don't know about his blue eyes), mine are bluer, just kidding. I was blessed to be Arnie and his family in the last days and moments of his life. Thank you Lord! Arnie will always be with us as we contine to ask the Good Lord for His continued support in seeing His will in our lives and strength to be like Arnie and always say "Yes" to His will. Arnie, rest in peace. Fr. Norb Maciejewski

Fr. Norbert Maciejewski

I am so sorry for your loss. I only have fond memories of your dad and his kindness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Boyea

I am keeping your family in my prayers!

Ed Turek

We are saddened deeply at Arnie's passing. Elaine, you guys were always a true inspiration to Debbie and I. We always admired your happy marriage and the wonderful family you've raised. Arnie's quite understated wisdom and your unassuming love served you both so well. Karen and Jason are a true testament and legacy to Arnie's and your life's work. You raised two great children who will continue your superlative family history. Though Arnie is not with you now, in-person, his wisdom and kindness will live on through Karen, Jason and their children as well. Arnie will always be there for all of you. Pray to him often. He was such a gentle soul! God bless you guys. We love you and will pray for you, always!

'Cuz Wally and Debbie

"Uncle Arnie" truly was a kind and generous man. It was with great sadness I heard of his passing. I take comfort in knowing he is in a better place. God Bless him and his wonderful family.

Michael Endlein

Ella, Karen and Jason, I was very saddended to hear this news. My heart breaks for you. I am very honored to have had the privledge of knowing this kind and beautiful soul......you are so lucky to have had him as your husband and father....may the memory of him live forever in your hearts. I will never forget him or his "blue eyes". My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.....all my love, Melanie

Melanie Norburn

Elaine and family: Arnie was one of the first people I met in the mobile diagnostic industry and I will always cherish him. Arnie listened, supported and encouraged and he will be missed by all who loved him. Heaven is better place now as Arnie has earned his wings! Godspeed to my friend, peace and love

Angie and Duane Szumlinski

Elaine and family I have had the pleasure to know Arnie for quite some time and feel honored to have knowen him. We spoke often and met for lunch on occation. Arnie was a GREAT friend and I will miss him.

Michael Davis

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Arnie's passing June 24th. Mary Lou Jaffray shared the news with me tonight. We worked with Arnie at New Grace Hospital in the Radiology Department back in the 70's. His kindness and wonderful sense of humor set a spirit of warmth and friendship among the students and workers there. I remember him as a proud father and husband, and an all around good person. My sincere condolences to the family. I knowArnie went straight to Heaven!

Raylene Russell

Arnie was a great guy, a wonderful boss, and a good friend. He was always supportive and never got mad even when we screwed up. He will be missed dearly. I that he is in a better, happier place. My prayers are with his family.

Christine McGinty

I had the pleasure of working with Arnie for many years. He was a wonderful man and so proud of his grandkids. I was honored that he shared his "papa" stories and pictures with me. He will be missed but even now in this difficult time when I think of Arnie I smile! My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Cyndi Smith

Arnie was fun! He was serious enough to get the job done and light hearted in the process. He was my boss back in 1972 at N.W. Grace. The good old days when we used to have to mop the floors before we went home. I know he will be missed. He touched the lives of lots of people, patients and techs.

Larry Kuczmarski