Helen Sparks
Sep 11, 2011
Helen "Penny" Sparks, age 82 of Lake, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011. Penny was born May 12, 1929 in Detroit. She was united in marriage to Olin "Sparkie" for 53 wonderful years, with him predeceasing her on November 22, 2006. Penny lived in the Lake area since 1983 having moved from Garden City. Penny taught ceramics for 41 years...
Angelo J. Corredino
Sep 9, 2011
Angelo J. Corredino, Age 87, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2011. Loving father of Lisa (Kevin) Taylor, Stephanie Anne Corredino, and Angelo S. (Kim) Corredino. Dear grandfather of Dominik and Kali. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering for family and friends will be held Thursday, September 15 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Courthouse...
Joseph Chasse
Sep 8, 2011
CHASSE, Joseph, Age 48, of Romulus. Beloved husband of Debbie for 23 years - Dearest dad of Jacob and Heather. Loving son of Teddy (Al), Butch (Pam), son in law of Hiroko, brother in law of Jim (Amy) and Mary. Dear brother of Jason and Candace. Uncle of many nieces and nephews, nephew of Caddy, John, Cathy, cousin of Dennis,...
Robert W. Mitchell
Sep 3, 2011
Robert W. Mitchell Age 73, September 3, 2011. Beloved wife of Jacqueline. Loving father of Debbie S. Grochowski, Robert A. Mitchell, Patricia "Patty" (Scott) Shepard and Tracey (Jeff) Hrubiak. Dear brother of Tom Mitchell. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday from 1 PM...
Catherine E. Mclean
Sep 1, 2011
Catherine E. McLean, Age 84, September 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. McLean, Sr. Loving mother of Dorothy and Donald. Dear grandmother of Dean, Damon and Dawn. Great-grandmother of Aniston, Alayni and Ainsley. Catherine was a former Commander of D.A.V. A. Chapter 114 of Livonia. Visitation will be at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...
Mae Greer
Sep 1, 2011
Mae Greer Age 92. September 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Stewart. Loving mother of Karen (James) Hathaway, Patricia Greer-Thomas, Nancy (Kenneth) Boelter, Jeffrey and late the Douglas Greer. Mae is survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Thursday at 1 PM. Visitation Tuesday 4-9...
Alfred E. Osborne
Aug 29, 2011
Alfred E. Osborne Age 94, August 29, 2011. Beloved husband for 44 years of the late Mae Osborne. Dear brother of Charlotte Oribello and the late Patricia Casner, Virginia Parrish and William Osborne. Dear uncle of Charles, Mariano (Candace) and Elisa (Scott Garvin) Oribello, Judi Thomas, Nita (Gary) Mickelson, Maryann (Jack) Muir, William (Madelyn) and Shelly Parrish, William (Kimberly) Osborne,...
Esther E. Powlison
Aug 25, 2011
Esther Elaine Powlison (nee Gordon) Age 86. Went to be with the Lord Aug. 25, 2011. Loving mother of Joyce Sterner, Earl, Rene Brenneman and Darryl. Dear grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 12. She was preceded in death by her late beloved husband Paul. Esther was a homemaker, nurse, linguist, editor, and prayer-warrior with a lively sense of humor....
William Massey Fite
Aug 24, 2011
William Massey "Bill" Fite, Age 79, August 24, 2011 of Westland. Beloved husband of 59 years to Faye. Loving father of James (Lesley) and Debbie (Jerry) Waldon. Dear grandfather of Sara, Stephanie, J.W., Vicki and Wayne. Dear brother of Marty Cacharias and Dorthy Fill. Visitation Friday from 2-8 pm at R.G.& G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City....
Willie Lou Perry
Aug 24, 2011
Willie Lou Perry, Age 81, August 24, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Clayton Gorum. Visitation Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of Service at 1:30 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Please share a memory of Willie with her family by signing her guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G. &...
Leona J. Layland
Aug 23, 2011
Leona J. Layland, Age 80, August 23, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Kurt (Lynn) Layland and Valerie (Dean) Kusiak. Dear Grandmother of Dr. Shannon (Mike) McGowan, Derek (Christina) Kusiak, Dennis (Emily) Kusiak, Tracy (Dan) Earl, Jason Layland. Also survived by 3 Great Grand daughters. Sister of Edith (Ken) Schultz, Nadine (Tom) Walls and Calvin (Shirley)Smith....
Sharon L. Sublett
Aug 23, 2011
Sharon Lea Sublett (nee Bearance) Age 74, August 23, 2011. Dear sister of Mildred Losie, Calvin Bearance and the late Shirley Shear, Donald Bearance and Beverly Smedley. She will be missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Sharon retired from the Ford Motor Company after many years as an Executive Secretary. A Funeral Service will be held at the R.G. &...
Gertrude Amelia Cutler Kile
Aug 22, 2011
Gertrude Amelia Cutler KILE, Age 74, August 22, 2011 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Arthur and the late Sherry Bradman. Dear grandmother of Marcus & Zachary Schultz. Dear sister of Shirley Norris, Joyce Welsh, Jean Rehieser, Carol Stemaly, Jan and Dwayne Cutler and the late Betty Cecil. Visitation Thursday 10 am until time of...
Robert Slavin
Aug 21, 2011
SLAVIN, Robert F. Age 82 of Canton, MI Died suddenly on August 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy, children; Jay (Janice), Sheryl (Karen), Bob (MaryKay), James (Delena), Shawn (Cyndy), Diane Frances, Barbara (Robert) Gordon, Zach Ryan, Diane Lisnick and Ronald Bowes. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 7 wonderful great grandchildren. Brother George (Frances) Racey, and...
Mary E. Dumas
Aug 17, 2011
Mary Eleanor Dumas Age 89, August 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Victor. Loving mother of Cordelia, Charles and Julianne Dumas. Grandmother of four and one great-grandchild. Mary served as Wayne County Commissioner for 14 years and was a Schoolcraft College Trustee. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at the R.G. & G.R....
Ruth B. Rubin
Aug 12, 2011
Ruth B. Rubin, Age 91, August 12, 2011 of Garden City. Ruth was a 29 year volunteer for the Garden City Hospital Guild. Beloved wife of the late Herman. Loving mother of Robert, Marilyn Wren, Roger (Mary) & Raymond (Gayle). Dear sister of Gerald Kuck, and the late Lois Gierada. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren....
Steven Carl Swahn
Aug 12, 2011
Steven C.Swahn, Age 49, August 12, 2011 of Inkster. Beloved son of Veralyn and the late Carl. Dear brother of Paul (Laura). Loving uncle of Kevin and Eric. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to Michigan Humane Society. Please share...
Hilda Jean Kotajarvi
Aug 8, 2011
Hilda Jean Kotajarvi, Age 74, August 8, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Garnet Roy "Kody". Loving mother of Cindi Aldrich, Jeff (De) Aldrich, Jodi Aldrich, John Aldrich, Sue Aldrich, Tim (Doug) Loomis, Wanda (Michael) Sharpe, and Bob Loomis. Dear grandmother of Dan, Jeffrey, Ashley, Kaitlynn, John, Andrew and Brittney, and great-grandaughter, Haley. Also survived by her...
Donald Lewis Garnham
Aug 8, 2011
Donald Lewis Garnham, Age 93 formerly of Westland and Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Alice". Loving father of Robert (Sharon), Mary (William) Seale, Lois (Arthur) Henkel, James (Brenda) and John (Cecelia). Dear brother of Ruth (S. Curtis) Thackston and Hugh (Ruth). Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 6-9 pm and Friday 10 am until...
Katherine Shay
Aug 5, 2011
Katherine "Becca" Shay Age 80, August 5, 2011. Beloved wife of 61 years of Daniel. Loving mother of Augustus (Janice), Marianne "Cookie" (Clarence) Sanfilippo, Paul (Joan E.) and George (Toni). Dear grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 15. Loving sister of Bessie Manikas. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday 1-8 PM...
