Martha E. Hookana
Feb 22, 2008
Age 90, of Detroit. Born in Liminga, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Teuvo. Loving mother of John Hookana and Helena (Jesse) Hatten. Cherished grandmother of Jake and Aliisa. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Robert Bayer, Pastor of Christ Our...
Nell Nielsen Ashley
Feb 22, 2008
Age 87, of Farmington Hills. Born in Paris, France. Beloved wife of the late James D. loving mother of Denise (Jim) Schachern, Marc J. Ashley and Claudia N. Benisatto. Cherished grandmother of Kiersten, Ryan, Samantha, Lindsey and Madelyn; great-grandmother of Alec, Kate, Riley, Anna and Sophia. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River...
Frederic W. Takalo
Feb 21, 2008
Age 77, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving father of Elizabeth (Michael) McGinnis, Eric (Aimee)Takalo, Stephen J. Takalo, Christina Takalo, Joel (Gina) Takalo, Glynis (Susan) Takalo, Ernie Gulzau and Heidi Gulzau. Cherished grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Donald Takalo and Ethel Sandell. Funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...
Nealus Mcclenton Morton
Feb 15, 2008
Age 44 of Livonia. Died February 15, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Detroit, Michigan to McClenton and Ella (nee Jackson) Morton. Nealus is survived by his wife Cynthia of 20 years. Proud father of Nikisha, Nealus Jr. and Michael Morton. Dear grandfather of Omari and Lliya Toler. Beloved son of McClenton and Ella....
Kimberly Rae Smith
Feb 12, 2008
Age 83, of Livonia. Born in Salem Township, Missouri. Funeral arrangements will take place in Tucson, Arizona through the Adair Funeral Homes, Dodge Chapel (520-326-4343) with burial to follow at the East Lawn-Palms Cemetery, Tucson.
Irene E. Adams
Feb 9, 2008
Age 89. Beloved wife and best friend to Vaux Adams for 66 years. Precious mother to Joan Lamb (Bob, deceased) and Vicki O'Connell (John). Cherished grandmother to Debra Ockerman (Ken), Mark Dreher, Christine Baker (Don), Michael O'Connell and Tracy Lamb (Chantal); and to five great-grandchildren, Justin, Alesha, Megan, Stephanie and Sabrina. She was preceded in death by...
Beatrice V. Hodges
Feb 8, 2008
Age 86, of Farmington Hills. Born in Maple Hill, Kansas. Beloved wife of Edward. Beatrice will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Hodges' family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for her at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
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Marie E. Hakala
Feb 8, 2008
Age 89, of Dearborn. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Reino. Loving mother of Richard and the late Bill. Marie was a devoted and long-time volunteer at the Cromaine Library in Hartland, and the Finnish Center Association. Funeral Tuesday 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W....
Imre F. Nyilas
Feb 6, 2008
Age 69, of Farmington Hills. Born in Csongrad, Hungary. Beloved husband of Terezia for 41 years. Loving father of Terezia M. Nyilas (Roger Niewolak). Dear brother of Piroska Kerti (Tibor) and Joseph Nyilas (Irene). Imre was a master builder and carpenter, and a member of Carpender's Union Local #687. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran (1962-1964)....
Dorothy J. Picotte
Feb 5, 2008
Age 87, of Novi. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan. Beloved wife of Bernard "Bill" for 60 years. Loving mother of James (Eileen) and Diane Picotte. A private burial will take place at Acacia Park Cemetery, Beverly Hills. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Ronald K. Smith
Feb 4, 2008
Age 60, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 38 years. Loving father of Gregory K. and Matthew K. Dear brother of Jay (Merrily) Smith and Sharon (Leon) Walus. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews; five great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at First United Methodist Church...
Walter Eddy
Feb 4, 2008
Age 87, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Rachele. Loving father of Linda Wilhelm, Kim Hill (Robert) and the late Sandra Brown (Gary). Cherished grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 8. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Officiant Rev....
Cheryl Ann Helme
Feb 1, 2008
Age 41 of West Bloomfield, Michgian. Died Friday, February 1, 2008 in New York, New York. Loving mother of Ryan and Bryce Grondin. Precious daughter of Lori and Joel Elbaum and Lawrence Helme. Loving sister of Sarah and William Elbaum and Eric and Ryan Helme. Loving friend of Mike Shor. She was Vice-President of M.S. Audio. Cheryl...
Saima H. Palmer
Jan 31, 2008
Age 92, of Petoskey. Born in Ishpeming, Michigan. Loving aunt of Elise (Ted) Vajgrt, Mark (Sarah) Hiltunen and Julianne (Fred) Ager. Private services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington. Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.
Carl Wesley Taipalus
Jan 30, 2008
Age 74 of Southfield. Born in Centennial Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of Betty for 52 years. Loving father of Patricia Taipalus, Steven & Peggy Taipalus and Michele Taipalus. Leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dear brother of Jean Talvensaari of Ahmeek and Thursa (William) Kargela of Laurium. Brother-in-law of Clara Taipalus. Predeceased by siblings June Cencich, Mildred...
Sarah Kathryn Isard
Jan 29, 2008
Formerly of Farmington. Sarah was a retired sales clerk from J.L. Hudson. Beloved wife of the late William Isard. Loving mother of Linda (Robert) Larson. Cherished grandmother of Elena Larson. Dear sister of Elizabeth Quinby. Funeral Friday 6:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Friday...
Ernest E. Sauter
Jan 26, 2008
Age 87, of Farmington Hills. A proud Coast Guard Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theater, and the Korean Conflict. Retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co. after 41 years of service and Director Emeritus and Board of Director Member of the Farmington Community Library for 40 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 65 years. Loving...
John A. Kehus
Jan 26, 2008
Age 85. Born in Tapiola, Michigan. John was a member of the Finnish Center, Otter Lake Sportsmens Club, the F.A.C.D.-I.B.E.W. and the Loyal Order of the Moose Doelle Senior Citizens Center. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude. Loving father of Shirley Cleary, George Kehus, Sally Hackenberg, Jim Kehus and Sheri Vaughn. Cherished grandfather of five; great-grandfather of...
Henry A. "Hank" Berns
Jan 26, 2008
Age 72, of Farmington Hills. Born in Southfield, Michigan. Known as Lone Feather; Mr. Wonderful; and Sweet Cheeks. Owner of B&L Frame Shop and his Morgan show horse he enjoyed "Sharps." Beloved husband of Alice for 53 years. Loving father of Janey Harmon (Chuck), Henry E. Berns and Tina Williams (Mark). Cherished grandpa of Jason Miracle (Kelli),...
Irene L. Reaume
Jan 22, 2008
Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dear mother of Darvin & Patricia, Richard & Rose, Jerry & Caroline, Lorraine & Kenneth Eagleton, Leonard & Jackie, Robert & Dorothy, Beverly Conkright and Sharon Gregory. Sister of Earl and Alex Bracken. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at...
