Stanley Rakoczy
Jun 30, 2008
Stanley Rakoczy Age 91 June 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Rakoczy. Loving father of Stanley D. (Sandy), Paul Christina), Shirley (Greg) McFadden & the late Stephen. Dear brother of Rose Clinesmith & Clara Falconer. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Thursday...
Shirley J. Miller
Jun 29, 2008
Shirley Jean Miller died June 29, 2008 in Newnan, Georgia. She was born May 15, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan. She was the first of two children by Bernard Patrick Whalen, Jr. and Isobel Edna Kiesgen. In 1945, she graduated from Walled Lake High School in Michigan and joined the Army Nursing Corps. Trained at Mount Carmel Hospital School of...
Josephine Irene Wolff
Jun 27, 2008
WOLFF, JOSEPHINE, Age 92. June 27, 2008 of Redford. Loving mother of Donna (Mike Downey) and Arthur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and grandson Eric Hoskins. Funeral Service Tuesday 11am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Mon 3-9pm. Please sign Josephine's online guestbook at: www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G....
Bruce K Bockstanz
Jun 25, 2008
Bruce BockstanzBruce Bockstanz, age 86 of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, June 26, 2008. Husband of Marian, father of Dianne, Jim, Dave, Paul and Jerry. Grandfather of Julie, Jennifer, Mary, Charlie, Chuck, Katy, Elizabeth, John, Patrick, Garrett, Ashlyn and Nicholas. Great-grandfather of A.J., Gabriella, Samantha, Breyton, Ainsley and Reece. Son of Sidney and Vyrene Bockstanz, brother of John and Ruth. Member...
Hilda I. Wright
Jun 22, 2008
Wright, Hilda I., Age 89, June 22, 2008, of Westland. Loving mother of Jack Hunter and Irene Dace. Dear sister of Louise Siegel. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 9. Funeral services Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Tuesday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Terrence Trainor
Jun 20, 2008
Terrence "Terry" Trainor, Age 60. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Matthew (Rachel), Catherine (Brian) Del Pup, Theresa, Carolyn. Grandfather of Anna, Nolan and Baby Del Pup. Brother of Thomas (Mary Lynn), Eileen Brand, Dennis (Cathy), Kathleen MacDonald, Timothy and the late Jim (Joanne), David (Lois), Daniel (Catherine) and Josephine. Son of the late James and Marian Trainor...
Robert S. Lankton
Jun 20, 2008
Robert S. Lankton PhD, June 20, 2008. Loving husband of 67 years to Maude. Loving father of the late Douglas (Marylyn Cantrell). Grandfather of Robert and James. Great grandfather of Chloe & Nathan. Brother of Kenneth and the late John and the late Ralph. Mr. Lankton received his PhD from the University of Michigan. He taught math in Detroit Public...
Evelyn Elizabeth Miller
Jun 20, 2008
Evelyn Elizabeth Miller. Age 95. Beloved mother of Stanley (Barb) Miller. Loving sister of Lucille Heath and Eloise Quinn. Grandmother of Krystin (Pat) Manning, Mark (Diana) Kohne, Michael(Kim) Kohne and Great grandmother of Haley, Trevor, Madelyn, Rilee, Logan and Brendan, Also survived by several Nieces & Nephews. Visitation 3-5 pm Sunday followed by services at 5 pm in R.G.& G.R....
Rodger Dale Shaw
Jun 18, 2008
SHAW, RODGER DALE. Age 65. Devoted husband of 43 years of Judi. Beloved father of Anne (Don) Knapke, Rodger (Big Rodg) Shaw Jr. and Ronnie (Billy Ray) Shaw. Beloved grandpa of Drake (Bud), Grace, Kate and Jade. Son of Virginia and the late Robert Shaw. Brother of Susan (Frankie) Miller and the late Steve Shaw. Son in law of Rose...
Mafalda F. Gioia
Jun 10, 2008
Mafalda F. Gioia Age 97. June 10, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Thomas (Nancy) Gioia, Anthony (Barbara) Gioia and the late Nancy (Peter) Espinoza. Sister of Maria Marrone. Many adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 5-9 PM Saturday and 2-9 PM Sunday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Rosary 7...
Paul S. Powlison
Jun 8, 2008
Dr. Paul S. Powlison, Ph.D. Age 84, Went to be with the Lord June 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Esther. Loving father of Joyce Sterner, Earl, Rene Brenneman and Darryl. Dear grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 6. Brother of Howard and Hugh, Lois Gee, Katherine Bailey and the late Lloyd. Paul was a lifelong Bible Translator and WWII...
Melvin G. Shollenberger Sr.
Jun 5, 2008
SHOLLENBERGER, MELVIN G. SR. Age 85. June 5, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Clarice. Loving father of the late Norma Rae, Katherine Collins, Christina (James) Hartford, Melvin Jr. (Blanche) and Dawn (David) Whisman. Dear brother of Betty (Chester) Marciniak and Robert (Patricia). Grandfather of 10, Great Grandfather of eight and Great Great Grandfather of one. Funeral service Tuesday at...
Richard R. Murrell
May 31, 2008
Richard Royce Murrell Age 68. Beloved husband of Renee Spock. Loving father of Kim (Jerry) VanBerkel, Scott Murrell and Lisa (Shane) Bowman. Dear grandfather of Jeremy and Noah VanBerkel and Ava Bowman. Dearest son of Geraldine Kitts. Brother of Ronald Murrell. Step-brother of Neil (Faye) Kitts. Step-father of Scott (Rhonda) and Brooke Ratliff. Step-grandfather of Jeffrey and Brandon Ratliff. Funeral...
Virginia R. Quinn
May 29, 2008
Virginia Rose Quinn Age 72, May 29, 2008. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Marjorie (Timothy) Olds. Dear grandmother of Michael Quinn and Rebecca Olds. Sister of Sylvia Czarnecki, Richard, Robert and Ben Chodkiewicz and Lucille Dean. Step-grandmother of Timothy Olds Jr. Ashley, Britney and Amanda Lies. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.,...
Irene E. Javery (Baier)
May 29, 2008
Irene E. (Baier) Javery 88, of Westbrook Street, passed on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Angela Hospice Care Center of Livonia. Her husband of 35 years, Milton H. Javery, Sr., passed in 1979. She leaves 3 children, Milton H. Javery, Jr. of Commerce Twp.; Beryl J. Kaleno of Livonia and Steven M. Javery of Southgate, one sister, Flora Whittier of...
Maxwill O. Muth
May 29, 2008
Maxwill O. Muth Age 94, May 29, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve Hawley Muth. Father of Liesel and Albert. Grandfather of Kyle Brandt. Brother of Lillian Kiss and the late Natalie Semrau, Matilda Mengel, Edward, Emily Vivier, Gustave, Martha Panzner, Karl and Louise. Maxwill was a WWII Veteran. He saw service on the Portuguese Azores islands as an...
L.C. Knotts
May 27, 2008
L.C. Knotts Age 65, May 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Essie. Loving father of Tanderlon Mackey, LaDonna (Adam) Caviness, Cheryl (Ronnie) Knotts-McCall and Joycelyn and Randy Knotts of Austin, Texas. Dear grandfather of Stephen, Kenisha, Kelli, Alijawaine, Ketandgala, Keith and Kala. L.C. was a retiree of Ford Motor Company and loved to play pool and video games. Funeral Service at...
Valerie R. West
May 25, 2008
Valerie R. West Age 85 May 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John V. West. Loving mother of David West and Susan Ruiz. Dear grandmother of Angela, Christina and Carl. Sister of Eileen Kamlay. Prayers at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday at 10:15 AM followed by Funeral Mass at St. Colette Catholic...
Betty June Maple
May 23, 2008
MAPLE, BETTY JUNE. Age 78. May 23, 2008. Beloved Mother of Jan (Tom) St. Peter, Mike Maple, Debbie Maple, Jeff Maple and the late Jamie Maple. Loving sister of Linda (Charlie) Blue. 10 Grandchildren, Four Great-Grandchildren. Arrangements by R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Garden City, MI. Please sign the online guest book at www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R....
Mary K. Shroyer
May 23, 2008
Mary K. Shroyer Age 87, May 23, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Raymond O. Shroyer. Loving mother of John Shroyer, Sandy (Jerry) Drake and the late Everly Jean Shroyer. Dear Nana of David, Daniel, Michael (Lisa), Matthew, Nathan and Amy Drake. Appreciated friend and supporter, Marcia Drake. Private Family Services will be held. Memorial Contributions may be directed to:...
