Virginia E. Driscoll
Mar 4, 2011
Virginia E.Driscoll Age 83, March 4, 2011. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Debbi (Ken) Compton, Terry (Jeanne), Gary (Michele). Grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Sister of Victor Bundy Jr. and Nancy "Pat" (Wayne) Cave. She was preceded in death by her brother Irwin Bundy. Visitation Monday from 2-9 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Anthony Getto
Mar 3, 2011
Anthony Getto Age 90, March 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Shirley.Loving father of David (Peggy). Grandfather of Cameron (Merideth), Christie (Joshua) Young. Great grandfather of Hannah Esme, Emma, Eli, Taran & Teilo. Brother of Lester (Mary). Mr.Getto was a retired Special Agent for the US Treasury Department Intelligence Division. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...
Mildred I. Tubbs-Stevenson
Mar 3, 2011
Mildred I.Tubbs-Stevenson, Age 95, of Westland. Went to be with the Lord March 3, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Tubbs and the late Douglas J. Stevenson. Devoted mother of Fred Tubbs, Harry (Toni) Tubbs, Tom (Mary) Tubbs and Diane (Jerry) Ryan. Dear Sister of Gloria (Bob) Burdis and Ed (Carol) Mattson. Also survived by 9 grandchildren ,...
Robert L. Kleinbrook
Mar 1, 2011
Robert L. Kleinbrook, Age 78, March 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Rae. Loving father of Robert D. (Debra), Vicki (the late Bill) Furman, Tod (Julie), and the late Dale. Dear grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 14. Dear brother of the late Dottie (Lloyd) Johnson. Robert was the founder of the Garden City Festival. He also was active in starting...
Marilyn V. Keeth
Feb 25, 2011
Marilyn Virginia Keeth (Nee Vanhoy), Age 80, February 25, 2011. Loving mother of Randal (Loreen) Keeth, Debra Keeth Pasek and Diane Casciano. Dear grandmother of Shawn, Chris, John and Zach and step-grandmother of Robert and Randy. Marilyn was born in Lawrenceburg, IN. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1948 and the University of Michigan, School of Nursing in 1951....
Philip D. Strang
Feb 24, 2011
Philip D. Strang, Age 68, February 24th of Westland. Beloved father of Kevin (Margaret), Laurie (Mike) Mayer, Julie (Tony) Pitek. Dear brother of Jeff and Steve Goodfriend. Grandfather of Marissa, Michael, Jessica, Heather, Brittany, and Tyler. Dear friend of Jessica and Bob Mallow. Visitation Monday 5-8 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City...
Milly Collins
Feb 23, 2011
Rev. Milly Collins With great sadness and many precious memories, the family of Milly Collins announces her passing on February 23, 2011, in Livonia, Michigan. Milly was a devoted and vivacious wife, mother and grandmother who warmed hearts and enriched lives. She gained international renown for decades of service as a religious teacher, author, composer and minister for the Unity...
Eugene E. James
Feb 22, 2011
Eugene James Age 59, February 22, 2011 of Livonia. Beloved Husband of Cheryl. Dear Father of Scott A. James and Lori A. (Ron) Denton. Stepfather of Fred P.Banker and Kathy L. (Robert F.) Baer. Brother of Dennis L. (Nancy) James. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Eugene worked for Awrey Bakeries in Livonia for 26 years. Private family Services have taken...
Hildegarde E. Grysh
Feb 20, 2011
Hildegarde "Hilda" Emilie Grysh Age 80, February 20, 2011. Beloved wife of Henry. Dear sister of Elfrieda Bebernick, Ruth Vinson, Esther Miller, Elmer and Harold Ehlert and the late Margaret Morton. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Hilda was a Retired Air National Guard Flight Nurse, Director of Nursing at Cottage Hospital and was a teacher at Farmington Public...
Shirley Butkowski
Feb 17, 2011
Shirley Butkowski Age 74, February 17, 2011. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Lorraine (Darrel) Ditzhazy & Richard (Karen). Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Ashly & Alexa. Great grandmother of Dylan. Dear sister of Ronald Malega. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday from 1-8 pm with Rosary Service at 7 pm. Instate...
Clara Turnbull
Feb 16, 2011
Clara Turnbull Age 93, February 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Gootee and Ralph Turnbull. Dear mother of Barbara Ciaravino and the late LeRoy and Robert Gootee. Dear sister of Walter and Jay Taraszkiewicz. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Share a memory of Clara with...
Robert G. Madden, Jr.
Feb 15, 2011
Robert G. Madden, Jr., Age 76, February 15, 2011 of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dottie". Loving father of Robert (Ilene). Dear grandfather of Robert and Ryan. Brother of Maude (Ronald) Robinson, and the late Gerald and Norman. Son of the late Mary and Robert. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday 1:00 pm...
Charles D. Laborde
Feb 15, 2011
Charles D. LaBorde Age 85, February 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Dessie. Died peacefully February 15, 2011, just after celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary. Loving father of Gail (Kim) and Rosemary LaBorde. Dear grandfather of Tricia, Traci, John and Jordan. Gathering of family and friends at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 12:00...
Leonard J. Messenger
Feb 14, 2011
Leonard J Messenger, born April 25, 1921 in Hillsdale, Okla. Graduated from Hillsdale High School 1939, attended and graduated from Moody Bible Institute where he met the love of his life, Frances Brandel. They were married August 14, 1948 and were together until Fran's death, June 21, 2010. For 20 years Len and Fran served with West Indies Mission/World Team...
Lawrence A. Martin
Feb 14, 2011
Lawrence A. Martin, Age 90, February 14, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Cynthia. Loving father of Larry (Marilyn) Martin, Judy Halter, Kathleen Scarcelli, Joseph (Kate) Martin, Annette (Steve) Grzyb, Kim Hodge and the late Harry Moir. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind many fond memories especially family parties with his wit and love...
Timmy Lee Peterson
Feb 13, 2011
Timmy Lee Peterson, age 49, February 13, 2011. Father of Sarah, Steven, Jessica, and the late Richard. Grandfather of Daniel. Son of Janet Celesky and the late Leonard Peterson. Brother of Leonard, Shari, Mark Celesky, Kari, and the late Wayne. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9pm, with a Funeral Service at 7pm, at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Mary I. Collinash
Feb 11, 2011
Mary I.Collinash Age 86, February 11, 2011, Formerly of Westland and Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Robert (Margaret) and Larry (Lori). Dear sister of Edwin (Marge) Secott. Grandmother of Bryan, Justin (Erin), Kevin and Bradley. Great grandmother of Cameron and Brenden. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 pm with Funeral Service at 7pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Edward Lee Ramsey, Jr.
Feb 11, 2011
Edward Lee Ramsey, Jr., Age 40, February 11, 2011 of Inkster, formerly of Southwest Detroit. Beloved husband of Audra. Loving father of Anthony, Serena, Devin, and the late Edward Ramsey. Dear son of Edward Ramsey and Diane Beltran. Brother of Malinda. Visitation Saturday from 2-5 pm, followed by funeral services at 5:00 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Violet M. Bullis
Feb 10, 2011
Violet May Bullis Age 79, February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bullis. Loving mother of Linda (Dale) Sedlock, Cynthia (Robert) Oxley, Michelle (Joe) Palmer and the late Thomas (Melinda) Bullis. Dear grandmother of Christy, Kelley, Kelsey, Shannon and Ryan and great-grandmother of Taylor. Dear sister of Arnold Froode. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Gertrude I. Kinnunen
Feb 10, 2011
Gertrude Irene Kinnunen Age 80, February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul Kinnunen. Loving mother of Kathy (Paul) McSorley, John, Carolyn and Paula (Dave) Rodgers. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Lauren, Will and Matthew and Danielle. Dear sister of Hubert (Rose) Wetelainen and Lillian Allen and sister-in-law of Sylvia Wetelainen and Betty Kinnunen. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R....
