Age 70. Born in Franklin Mine, Michigan. Beloved wife of Ray for 51 years. Loving mother of Kimberly and Brian (Lori). Cherished grandmother of Dain, Avery, Aiden and Darian. Loving daughter of Celia and the late Henry Kotila. Dear sister of Audrey Mattson. Also survived by uncle Donald Manninen and many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral Friday 11 AM (in state 10 AM) at St. John's Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford, MI 48239. Rev. Bob Hegdal, Mission Pastor will officiate.

The fanily will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 2-9 PM. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.