James G. Kirkland
Feb 14, 2014
Age 70, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of the late Barbara for 37 years. Loving father of Theodore, Leslie, Kristin and James, Jr. Cherished grandfather of ten; great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Virginia (Ken) Cornwall; and nephew of Grace Beyer. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday,...
Bengt Axel Brogren
Feb 13, 2014
Born November 28, 1920 on the family farm in Sweden died peacefully on February 13, 2014 at his residence in Haslett with family by his side. Bengt emigrated to the United States in 1927 with his parents, Axel and Margot Brogren and eventually settled in Detroit. He was a graduate of Detroit Cooley High School and attended...
Ellen E. Karvonen
Feb 12, 2014
Age 97. Beloved wife of the late Waino for 58 years. Loving mother Joan Karvonen and Ronald Karvonen. Cherished grandmother of five, great-grandmother of four. Interment at Toivola Cemetery. Ellen was born December 3, 1916 in Hancock and moved to the Detroit area in 1934. Thank you for keeping Ellen's family in your thoughts and prayers at...
Charles J. Ruckhaber, Ph.D.
Feb 11, 2014
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Thelma, daughters Catherine and Joan, son Jeremy (Kim), and grandchildren Mitchell, Chase and Jake. Also survived by sisters Judy Patrick and Mary Ahlgrim and brothers Jim (Sharon) Ashby and Douglas (Suzanne) Ashby. Chuck received his B.S. from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters and Ph.D. from the University of...
James E. Lawson "Ted"
Feb 7, 2014
James E. Lawson or Ted was born in 1935 in the small mining town of Hetton-le-Hole, Durham, England and grew up during World War II. Although there was a war going on, Ted played football with some neighborhood boys when a German fighter plane flew over their heads with black smoke pouring from the engine. The pilot...
John W. "Jack" Hammer
Feb 7, 2014
John W. "Jack" Hammer, age 90, was a beloved husband of the late Betty Jo (nee Pauley) for 53 years. Loving father of Nancy Boyer, Mary Jo (Rick) Halleck, Tim Hammer and the late John Jr. and Jamie (Patti Billaber) Hammer. He was the Cherished grandfather of Shawn (Brian) Kapanowski, Jody (Ryan) Cardoni, Shane Hammer, Jonathan Halleck,...
Josephine O. Snabb
Feb 4, 2014
Josephine's family has arranged for a private cremation service. Her family will be planning a memorial service for later in the Spring. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Peggy Ann Bosworth
Feb 2, 2014
Age 73. Loving mother of Thomas (Briana) Bosworth. Cherished grandma of Jacob. Dear sister of the late Mary Jo Laird (Jim) and dear sister-in-law of Sandy Reeves. Beloved aunt of Morgan, Jan and Nancy; great-aunt of Rachell, Cole and Cade. Peggy graduated from Wiley High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was an undergraduate at Indiana State...
Lana Kay Barnes
Feb 2, 2014
Lana's family has arranged for a private cremation service. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Gregory A. Major
Jan 29, 2014
Gregory Alan Major, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2014, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at home with family at his side. Greg was the eldest of three sons born to Theodore Major and the late Bettie Skyles Major on June 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. Greg grew...
Norbert Lee Keller "Norb"
Jan 28, 2014
Age 73, of Bloomfield MI, following a brief battle with cancer. Survivors include Carole, his wife of fifty years, sisters Carol (Robert) Warren and Janet Keller, other relatives and many friends. Loving father of Brian (Anna) Keller and Linda (Luke) VanGosen. Proud grandfather of Thor and Wade Keller, Brandon and Ethan VanGosen. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to...
Nancy Jean Barnett
Jan 27, 2014
BARNETT, Nancy Jean (nee Willis) of Farmington Hills Michigan passed away on January 27, 2014. Born in Toledo, Ohio on September 13, 1932 to the late Alfred ("Bus") and Marie (Cready) Willis. A Woman of great faith, spirit and love, Nancy brought joy and laughter to those who knew her. Nancy will be greatly missed. Nancy is...
Eleanor Elizabeth "Betty" Haas
Jan 24, 2014
Age 86. Dear wife of the late Jack. Beloved mother of Brenda Stoughton, Wanda (Ken) Van Haitsma, Lisa (Doug) Bach, Andrew (Susan) Haas and Thomas (Moira) Haas. Loving grandmother of Corey (Kim), Christine, Michelle, Emily (Oscar), Michael, Paige, Hannah, PJ (Lindsey) and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Brent, Daynna, Courtney, Rebecka, Jack, Oscar Caleb, Lucas, Keira, Shane, Fiona and...
Siiri L. Dobbins
Jan 18, 2014
Siiri was born in Pelkie, MI on March 7, 1925 to John and Kreeta Kahkonen. She died January 18, 2014 in Farmington Hills, MI. Loving mother of William J. (Doris) Olson, Edward D. (Robin) Olson, and Patricia M. Bono. Cherished grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Cecilia Spayd, and the late Helmer, Wayne, Ed,...
Keith Roderick Turner
Jan 15, 2014
Beloved husband of Margaret for 55 years. Loving father of Geoffrey (Jessica) Turner and Brian (Ani) Turner. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Maren and Madeline. Brother of Charles (Mary) Turner. Memorial Service Saturday, February 1st, 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington. Memorials may be directed to The Michigan Humane Society www.michiganhumane.org.
James C. Martin
Jan 14, 2014
Age 86. Beloved husband of June for 61 years. Loving father of Ron (Carol), Dale (Regina) and Brian (Mary) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Lori, Justin, Jennifer, Ashton, Aaron and Trevor. Proud great-grandfather of Aiden, Avery, Alex and Knox. Dear brother of Edna (Hartwell) Neal, Wayne Martin, the late Katherine, late Edith, late Ralph and late Lonnie. A...
Steven J. Sly
Jan 12, 2014
Age 63. Beloved husband of Pamela Karakitsoo-Sly for 24 years. Loving father of Spencer. Cherished grandfather of five. Dear brother of Fred (Loraine) Sly, Craig (Debbie) Sly, Bruce Sly and Debra (Timothy) Kinne. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. The family will...
Seija T. (Nee Mannila) Usitalo
Jan 4, 2014
Age 82. Seija was born in Lahti, and educated in Helsinki, Finland where she received a degree in nursing and proudly practiced for 40 years. Seija came to the United States in 1959, where she met Arnold C. Usitalo. They joined together in marriage on June 4, 1960. Seija was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran church...
Evelyn B. Hughes
Dec 27, 2013
Age 73, of Farmington. Loving mother of Pamela Smith (Eric) and Vicki Remington (Rob Maynard). Cherished Gammy (grandmother) of Anton and Desiree' and dedicated friend of Don McGregor. Evelyn left behind many friends and loving relatives and will forever be in our hearts. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Streeter, her second husband, Frank...
Sean Paul Jeffrey Sparling
Dec 24, 2013
Age 36. Beloved husband of Leah. Loving father of Clara and Alice. Dear son of Gerard and Kathleen Sparling; son-in-law of William and Martha Schneider. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, December 31st, at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Pastors William and Lauren Kirsh-Carr will officiate....
