Mary Therese Kohls
Sep 24, 2011
Age 45, of Brighton. After a courageous battle with cancer, Mary entered eternal life peacefully surrounded by her family. Mary was the Human Resource Director for the City of Farmington Hills. She was the beloved wife of Gil and step-mother to Kaitlyn. Mary was the only daughter of six children born to the late John and Therese...
Audrey T. Keith
Sep 21, 2011
Age 85. Beloved wife of the late John for 50 years. Loving mother of James (Jill) Keith and Cynthia Couchman. Cherished grandmother of Patti Dodson, Melissa Marek, and Chad Marek. Dear sister of Margaret Phau. Funeral arrangements will be private, with burial to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.
Lawrence K. Bossman
Sep 19, 2011
Age 79 of Farmington, Michigan. Beloved companion of Grace Hampton, dedicated caregiver for many years. Dear father of Larry, Mark (Elaine) and Charles Bossman. Loving grandfather of Alyssa and Larry. Beloved brother of Howard, Robert and Colleen Shepherd. Larry was a retired bank manager and a proud Navy Veteran. A committal service with Military Honors will be...
Thomas J. C. Aitken, Jr.
Sep 18, 2011
Age 80, of Howell. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Marguerite "Micki" for 61 years. Loving father of Carol (Allen) Kujala, Kathy (Don) Lawton, Beth Coombs, Thomas (Kathy) Aitken, Bill Aitken, Gayle (Mike) Legault, and the late April Solomon. Cherished grandfather of Tom, Chris, Jessica, Michelle, Paula, Jenny, Candi, Heather, Kevin, Bill K., Bill R., and...
Diane L. Bennett
Sep 11, 2011
Age 54. Beloved mother of Jeremy and Ethan Bennett. Diane's family has arranged for an immediate cremation service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.
Lawrence D. Oliver
Sep 6, 2011
Beloved father of Rob (Meghan) Oliver. Loving son of David and Grace Oliver. Dear brother of Katherine Oliver. Memorial Service Saturday 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday 4-8 PM at the Funeral Home. Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.
Stanley J. Galica
Sep 3, 2011
Age 94, of Farmington. Born in Cresson Shaft, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of the late Rose for 57 years. Loving father of Kenneth G. (Joan) Galica. Cherished grandfather of Kenneth A. Galica. Dear brother of Dolores (Frank) Albright; and godfather of Susan Bennett. Also leaves his Westie companion, Augie. Stanley is a retired Detroit Battalion Fire Chief, and...
Anthony "Tony" C. Buesser, Jr.
Aug 20, 2011
Age 55. Beloved husband of Iris Wiinikka-Buesser. Loving father of Laurel. Tony's family has arranged for an immediate cremation service. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the Donor's choice. Arrangements by Potti Funeral Directors.
Debra C. (Nee Draffen) Baker
Aug 19, 2011
Age 57. Loving mother of Troy (Kim) Baker, Kellie Baker, Randy Baker, and Kayla Sonnenberg. Cherished grandmother of Drake and Cole. Beloved daughter of Eva and the late James Draffen. Dear sister of Jeri, Steve, Jim, and Randy Draffen. Also a devoted aunt to many. The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 21st, from...
Eileen Marie Allen
Aug 14, 2011
Age 50, of Farmington Hills. Eileen's family and friends are planning a memorial service to be held at a later date.
Bertha M. Kayhko
Aug 14, 2011
Age 98, of West Bloomfield. Beloved wife of the late Reino. Loving mother of Elaine (Joseph) Burcar and the late Karl. Cherished grandmother of Heather (Thomas) Pietrykowski, Colette and Kyle. Daughter of the late Matt and Ida (nee Alanen) Akola and sister of the late Uno Akola. Funeral Thursday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington....
Judith Adams Cook
Aug 13, 2011
Judith Adams Cook's life ended on August 13, 2011 after nearly 71 rich and remarkable years. These years have been more than extensive travel with her parents, Robert and Mildred Cook....more than a 10 year partnership with Linda Arndt in their youth, one that segued into a friendship and love that spanned 47 years and which will...
Edwin G. Werner
Aug 12, 2011
Age 82, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Betty for 57 years. Also survived by many extended family and friends. Ed was a Maintenance Supervisor at the Sarah Fisher Home for many years and a proud Army Veteran. His funeral service will be Thursday 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Burial with Military Hornors will follow at...
Robert M. Kaiponen
Aug 10, 2011
Age 82. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Loving Father of Timothy (Carol) Emory. Dear brother of Joyce (Harold) Juntunen, Kenneth (Gerri) Kaiponen and Elaine Lehtola. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Jim Coran, Bethlehem Lutheran Church presiding. Burial will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia....
James L. Winquist
Aug 4, 2011
Age 91, in Fort Gratiot. Born in Mohawk, Michigan. A proud U.S. Air Force Veteran of W.W. II. He later work as a Quality Control Manager for the Burroughs Corp. Beloved husband of the late Helen for 68 years. Loving Father of Keith Winquist and the late Charryl and Stuart Boyd. Cherished grandfather of Kelly Winquist, Jamie...
Donna L. Bauer
Jul 30, 2011
Age 81, of Southfield. Born in Muskegon, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Marvin. Loving mother of Karen (Steven) Edwards, Kenneth Bauer, and the late Keith Bauer. Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Jessica), Sarah, Alexander, Matthew, Ashley, Miles, Grant, Louis, Alyse, Kimberly, and Melanie. Great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Edward (Nancy) Priebe, and sister-in-law of Mary Priebe....
Frances Evelyn Purser
Jul 28, 2011
Of Chelsea, Michigan at age 96; peacefully went home to heaven Thursday, July 28, 2011; at the Chelsea Retirement Center. She was born August 20,1914, in Middleville, MI, to Jennie (Mugridge) Converse and George Converse. She was one of twelve children and is survived by her two beautiful sisters Margaret Willson and Wanda Snyder. Frances lived for...
H. Victor "Mick" Kuehn
Jul 25, 2011
Age 81, of Livonia, died peacefully with his family by his side. Loving husband of Marjorie for 53 blessed years. Devoted father of Shelley (Dave) Kuehn Fassezke, Todd (Nancy) Kuehn, and Jason Kuehn. A splendid grandfather of Brianna, Tyler, Ethan, and Olivia Fassezke and Spencer and Madison Kuehn. Mick was a dedicated and caring teacher for 30...
John Patrick Short
Jul 19, 2011
Suddenly at age 64, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Scott (Suzanne), Tammy (Peter) and Jonathan. Cherished grandfather of Colin, Kylie, Declan, Alex and Zoe. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23rd at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Dr. Dale M. Miller officiating. Entombment will follow in Glen Eden Memorial Park...
Margaret M. Robertson
Jul 17, 2011
Age 95 of Howell, formerly of Bloomfield Twp. Born in Buffalo, New York to the late Eldon and Gladys Miller. Beloved wife of the late Hugh W. Robertson for 35 years. Loving mother of Alan W. (Nancy), Susan (the late William) Robbins, Scott H. (Gloria) and Jane (Charles) Frost. Dear sister of Carolyn Swan and the late...
