Josephine E. Turnbull
Jul 7, 2007
Age 91, of Livonia, formerly of Redford. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Leland, Sr. Loving mother of Patricia (Dick) Schwartz, Raymond (Barbara), Leland, Jr. (Judy), Gerald (Jean) and the late Donald (Sharlene) Turnbull. Cherished grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Earl, Carl (Alandra) and Raymond Milburn; sister-in-law of Marilou Harrison....
Jean Marie Stankovitz
Jul 5, 2007
Age 75, of Detroit. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Jerry and Ronald Stankivitz. Dear sister of Barbara (Michael) Hammer. Also leaves her dear friend Cynthia Stevenson as well as many others at the Du-Drop Inn in Highland Park and the Kroger warehouse in Livonia. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington,...
William R. Corliss
Jul 5, 2007
Age 73, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jessie for 51 years. Loving father of the late William J. (Deb Kirby), Steven (Sandra) and Gregory (Edna) Corliss. Cherished of Kyle, Kenneth, Tyler, Jordan, Mia and Luka. Mr. Corliss was the owner of Corliss Brick Cleaners established in 1925 and based in Farmington since 1966....
Rosemary Donovan
Jul 4, 2007
Age 75, of Farmington Hills. Born in Royal Oak Township, Michigan. Beloved wife of Paul for 52 years. Loving mother of Sue (John) Watts, Linda (Craig Gross) Underwood, Laura (Jeff) Bunker, Paul Alan and Lisa (Joe) Walker. Dear sister of Rita Sutter and Anna Maria (Clay) Evans. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Memorial Mass...
Marilynn Y. Lambert
Jul 4, 2007
Age 75, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Linda Luoma (Paul) and Carla Minotas (Jay). Cherished grandmother of Paul, Erik, Samantha and Tim. Memorial Service Saturday 11 a.m., July 14th at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Officiant Rev. Dr. Sue Ellis Melrose, Pastor. The family will receive...
Mildred Ruth Heist
Jul 4, 2007
Age 83 of Plymouth. Born in Adrian Township, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Burton. Dear mother of Gary (Gail), David (Debra), Janet and Dick Heist. Loving grandmother of Julie (Michael) Rothweiler, Brad, Karie, Kevin and Jason Heist. Mildred retired from the Farmington Public Schools. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue,...
Judith A. Nivala
Jul 3, 2007
Age 66, of Plymouth. Born in Houghton County, Michigan. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Brian (Heather) and Michael (Jenny) Nivala. Dear sister of Edward Baillargeon. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.), July 12, 2007 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford, MI 48239. Officiant Rev. Robert Hegdal, Pastor. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.,...
James A. Horton
Jun 29, 2007
Age 79, of Farmington Hills. Born in Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (nee Arakelian). Loving father of Adrian (Luana) of OH, Brian (Jose') of FL and James (Georgia) Horton. Cherished grandfather of Megan, Erica, Michael; great-grandfather of Myles. Dear brother of Michael, Sharon and Cindy. Mr. Horton retired as Vice-President of National Bank...
Alice P. Kyle
Jun 28, 2007
Age 85. Formerly of Westland. Born in Calumet, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Toivo J. Olli and the late Willaim C. Kyle. Loving mother of Sandra (Richard) Klemmer, David (Terri) Olli, James (Marne) Olli, Janice (Michael) Scot and step-mother of Katherine Richardson and Rachelle Kyle. Cherished grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 10. Funeral Monday 11 a.m....
Waino E. Kransi
Jun 27, 2007
Age 94, of Farmington Hills. Born in Hancock, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Saime (married 65 years). Loving father of Rita Heenan and June (Jay) Shors. Cherished grandfather of Debbie (Gary) Beason, Tom (Joyce) Heenan and Janine (Ken) Young; great-grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Harold (Louella) and the late Rudy. Funeral Saturday 1:30 p.m. at...
James W. Walter
Jun 26, 2007
Age 95, of West Bloomfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Walter's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for him at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Bohdan Wowk
Jun 25, 2007
Age 85, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Loving father, grandfather and friend. Private interment Wednesday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
John P. Campbell
Jun 23, 2007
Age 71, of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Retired History Teacher and Wrestling Coach at Detroit Country Day for 28 years. Beloved father of Anne, Susan (John) and Alec (Monika) Campbell. Cherished grandfather of Bruno, Max, Nora, Andrew, Macie and Lena. Dear brother of Mary (Nic) Cooper. Memorial Service Thursday 5 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...
Mary T. Tiura
Jun 18, 2007
Age 89, of Farmington Hills. Born in Baraga, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Frans Rudolph. Loving mother of Barbara and Robert (Karen) Tiura. Cherished grandmother of James (Angela) and Lauren. Dear sister of the late Verna Kautto, Lauri, Paul, Matt, William, Michael Keranen and Martha Strong. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser...
Glora H. Crawford
Jun 17, 2007
Age 83 of Farmington. Born in Holt, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur. Loving mother of Pamela (Paul) Hooker, Julie (Louis) Hartwig, Connie (Clark) Furlong and Tracy (Daniel) Frattarelli Cherished grandmother of Jason (Chrystal) Koch, Laurie Koch, Nathan Furlong, Anthony Frattarelli, Esme' Frattarelli and Donald (Paula) Hooker. Adoring great-grandmother of Emily and Ethan Koch. Dear sister...
Ellen M. Gardner
Jun 16, 2007
Age 95, in Washington. Born in Mohawk, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Donald Gardner and Mary Ellen Zoulas. Cherished grandmother of Kate, Jeff and Alexis. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiants Rev. Timothy P. Halboth and Rev....
Glen D. Petty
Jun 13, 2007
Age 68, of Livonia, Michigan. Born in Melber, Kentucky. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of the late Glen A. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Justin, Joshua, Payge, and Delaney; step-grandfather of Kenan; great-grandfaher of Joshua and Jeffrey. Dear son of Iona (the late Hillard) Petty. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue,...
Betty Jo Houchins
Jun 12, 2007
Age 65, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Ann Houchins-Nelson, Robert and Dale. Cherished grandmother of five. Dear sister of Doris Marois and Gwelda Velaslo. Private services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Danalda M. Haymond
Jun 11, 2007
Age 90, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Barbara (Robert) Whaley and Gerald Haymond. Danalda's 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 donor's choice. Thank you.
Astrit "Al" Sako
Jun 11, 2007
Age 81, of Farmington Hills. Born in Albania. Beloved friend of Sue Genschoreck. Loving father of Al Sako, Greg Sako, Shari Sako-Bojan, Karin Sako, Douglas (Jennifer) Sako, and Wendy Sako. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Bojan, Jessica Bojan and Ayrton Sako. Also survived by Tracy (William) Miller, Teri (Hugh) Genschoreck, Austin Vanloo and Tristan Miller. Preceded in death...
