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Carol Joice Juntunen
May 13, 2021
CAROL J. JUNTUNEN died May 13, 2021, age 83 of South Lyon
Born July 6, 1937 in Ontonagon, Michigan.
Beloved wife of the late Charles Juntunen
Dear mother of the late Lori Garrison and the late Mark Juntunen,
Daughter of the late Leo and Saima (nee Wesman) Nippa.
...Travis Dean Merrell
May 5, 2021
Travis Dean Merrell of Farmington Hills passed away with family by his side Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the age 84.
Beloved Husband of Sharron, father of Lois Nagy, Rhonda Carlin, Anna (Lou) Jacobs and Sharron's children Sharene (Tim) and Colleen ( Richard ). Travis is also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other...
Colleen Theresa Doherty
May 3, 2021
Colleen Theresa Doherty of Farmington Hills passed away May 3, 2021 at age 46.
Colleen was born March 28, 1975 in Lemoore, California, the daughter of Patrick (Ann) Doherty and Maureen (Raymond) McCormick
She is survived by her father Patrick, mother Maureen, daughter Sophia and siblings Christopher, Bridgette, and Nicholas. Step-siblings Ron (Becky)...
Gloria J. Krol
Apr 29, 2021
KROL, GLORIA J. (nee Pawluk), age 89, of Novi, formerly of Plymouth, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was born on January 29, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, daughter to the late Joseph and Julia Pawluk (nee Luba).
Loving wife of the late Arthur for 63 wonderful years; dear mother of Pamela (Frederick) Lyons, Anita...
John Henry Kurtti
Apr 26, 2021
John H. Kurtti of Novi passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at age 79.
John was born May 7, 1941 in Highland Park, Michigan, the son of Carl and Bertha Kurtti.
Beloved husband of 49 years to Linda; loving father of Michael (Jing Zhu) and Elizabeth (James) Morris; proud grandfather of Anderson, Aiden,...
Lydia Gogola
Apr 24, 2021
"Does my hair look ok?" She always wanted to look her best and she did! She was beautiful inside and out!
Lydia Gogola passed away on April 24, 2021. She was an amazing woman who lived an amazing life!
She was born on March 2, 1932 in Detroit, MI to Marco and Mary...
Robert Lewis Bailey
Apr 15, 2021
Robert Lewis Bailey of Plymouth passed away April 15, 2021, at the age of 82.
He was born September 27, 1939, the son of Everett and Lorena Bailey.
Beloved husband of Alice; loving father of Scott.
Memorial visitation 1:00 – 3:00pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home Downtown Farmington, Wednesday, April 21, 2021....
Carol Jane Heinonen
Mar 30, 2021
Carol Jane Heinonen died March 30, 2021, age 82.
Carol was born on July 25, 1938 in Calumet, Michigan, the daughter of Otto and Esther Ruotanen. She married John Edward Heinonen in April 8, 1961. They raised their family in Milford and then after retirement resided in Howell. She is preceded in death by her...
Patricia Ann Massey
Mar 29, 2021
Patricia Ann Massey of Farmington Hills passed away peacefully on March 29, 2021 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of sixty years to the late James E. Massey. Together they raised James Massey (Linnea deceased), Thomas Massey (Susan), Daniel Massey (Jennifer), Mary Beth Williamson and Maureen Line (Tobie). She was the very proud grandmother of twelve,...
Michael Lee Randall
Mar 25, 2021
Michael L. Randall of Roseville, Michigan passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 68.
Born in Farmington, Michigan the son of the late William and Nadine Randall.
Michael was a longtime Farmington area music educator and percussion instructor.
Private burial will take place at North Farmington Cemetery, Farmington...
John Leo Goodroe
Mar 18, 2021
It is with incredible sadness that the family of John Leo Goodroe, Sr. announces his passing on March 18, 2021 at age 71. John is survived by Lisa, his beloved wife of nearly 40 years. He was the proud father of four children – Jennifer (Scott) Donahue, Nicole (Dan) Goodroe-Monette, Alissa (Dana) Gash, and John (Jessica) Goodroe....
Charlotte E. Lytikainen
Mar 16, 2021
Charlotte Elizabeth Eklund Strauss Lytikainen was born to Eric and Hilda Eklund on March 21, 1924 in Conneaut, Ohio. She passed away March 16, 2021 at nearly 97 years of age.
Charlotte is preceded in death by her three brothers, Paul, Harry and Allen (Skip) Eklund as well as her parents. In addition, she lost...
Nancy Lee Schultz
Mar 13, 2021
Nancy Lee Schultz of Northville, Michigan passed away peacefully, after a long hard fight with cancer March 13, 2021 at the age of 64.
Born July 31, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Florence Schultz and her brother-in-law Gregory Enders.
She is survived by her...
Helen E. Niva
Mar 9, 2021
HELEN E. NIVA, March 9, 2021.
Wife of the late Verner (Reino) Niva.
Loving mother of Richard Niva, Eric (Cyndi) Niva, Karen (Ken) Niva-Gubachy and Scott (Michelle) Niva.
Grandmother of Katie Ebba (Jake) Turchan, Nolan Reino, Norah, Melissa (John), Kelli-Ann (Kyle) and Shaun (Lindsay). Great-grandmother of 9.
Funeral services...
John K. Kotsopoulos
Mar 8, 2021
John K. Kotsopoulos of Farmington, passed away Monday morning March 8, 2021 at age 68.
Born July 6, 1952 in Peresma, Greece the son of Kostansinos and Elefteria Kotsopoulos.
Beloved husband of Joanna; loving father of Mary, Christina, and Linda; proud grandfather of Constance, Angelica, Caleigh, Jacob, Evan Lea and baby boy Curtis;...
Jonathan Okojie Cooper
Mar 6, 2021
Jonathan Okojie Cooper was born on October 20, 1960 in Funkia, Goderich – to the proud parents of the late James Adeemu Cooper and Olufemi Annie Clemens. Okojie spent his adolescence years at Benkeh, a Creole settlement in the Greater Lungi Area, with his maternal grandmother, Eliza Auber. He later took residence in Freetown to attend The...
Evelyn Kivi
Mar 2, 2021
Evelyn Kivi age 101
The Kivi/Marttila families have lost their "constant." If we called, she was always there. If we hurt, she listened. If we had a problem, she'd talk it out until it seemed less of a problem. We were never alone. She was always there for so many people.
Evelyn Kivi...
Benjamin Powell
Feb 2, 2021
It is with deep sadness that the family of Ben Powell announces his passing on the afternoon of February 2, 2021, at his home in Farmington, Michigan. Ben is survived by his wife Evette, daughter Abigail, and sons Jake and Benjamin.
Ben was a son, brother, and father who loved spending time with his family...
Mary Jo Barak
Feb 1, 2021
Mary Jo Barak went to be home with the Lord on February 1, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born on September 10, 1933 in Big Sandy, Tennessee to the late Theron and Octa Robbins. Beloved wife of the late Moe Barak. Loving Mother of James (Lisa) Buchakian, Lisa Morris, and Patty (Marc) Kennedy. Dear...
Irene A. Naasko
Jan 27, 2021
Irene A. Naasko died peacefully at her home in Wixom on January 27, 2021 at age 101.
Irene was born in South Range, Michigan on August 30, 1919.
Irene and her husband, Edwin Naasko, were founding members of the Finnish Center Association. Irene was also a member of the Detroit Finnish Cooperative Summer...
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