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Carol  Joice Juntunen

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.

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Travis  Dean Merrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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