Age 73. Born in Painesdale, Michigan.

Beloved wife of Kenneth for 53 years. Loving mother of Vicki (Jay) Purcell and Susan (Brian) Carter. Cherished grandmother of Kara Purcell, Raija and Aliisa Carter. Dear sister of Ruth (Jim) Johnson, Robert (Joyce) Koskela, Dorothy (Bob) Sten, Betty-Ann (Jack) Kohlemainen, William (Gail) Koskela, Bonnie (David) Isola, Terry Koskela; the late Roy and Dennis Koskela; sister-in-law of Helen Jutila and Elvira Koskela.

Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington, (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m.

Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.