Obituaries

May 1, 2018

Paul Hatton, Sr., age 84, formerly of Garden City, Michigan, passed from this life on May 1, 2018. Paul was a commercial artist known throughout the car world as “Hatton, Who Else?” His career lasted well over 50 years and his work is imitated by many. He was born November 12, 1933, in Richmond, Kentucky and moved to Michigan at...

May 1, 2018

Patching, Richard (Patch) of Livonia Passed away May 1, 2018 following a struggle with Alzheimer's. He was 84 years old. Air Force veteran and long-time aircraft mechanic for NWA/Delta. He loved Mustangs, the circus, airplanes and automobiles. He was a world traveler who lived life on his own terms. Survived by his sister, Marjorie Gask; special friend Mary McLennan; nieces...

Apr 28, 2018

Ronald Noble Coogan, age 83, April 28, 2018. Beloved husband of Geraldine, for 59 years. Loving father of Colleen (Andy), Debbie (Bill), Karen (Alex), Ronda (Barry) and Kellie (Alan). Dear grandfather of Travis (Heather), Ryan (Ashley), Dagne (Cameron), Madison, Hayley, Billy, Erin and Joey. Great grandfather of Isiah, Abigail, Jonathan, Owen, Payton, Brady and Carson. He is survived by his...

Apr 27, 2018

John Kirkpatrick, Age 59 of Garden City, April 27, 2018 Beloved son of the late John & Barbara. Dear brother of Keith Kirkpatrick. Also survived by several cousins. Visitation will be held at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Monday, April 30, 2018 from 2:00pm-8:00pm. Funeral Service Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00am. Please share...

Apr 25, 2018

Ureeda Vern Milligan, age 80, April 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Donald Milligan Sr. Loving mother of Cathy (David) Staley, Thomas (Sharon) Milligan and Donald Milligan Jr. Dear grandmother of Cathryn Christine (Jamie Bush) McGlynn, Andrew (Kristin) Milligan and Matthew Milligan. Great grandmother of Jacob McGlynn, Shelby McGlynn and Colin Milligan. Sister of Nona Linton and aunt of...

Apr 23, 2018

Thomas Sullivan Born Thomas O'Sullivan in Bantry Ireland, passed April 23, 2018, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Hurley). Loving father of Linda (Steve) Welsh, Noreen (Michael) Gurney, Thomas (Deborah) Sullivan, and Maureen (Michael) Fleury. Dearest grandfather of Kathleen (Dylan) England, Steven (Louise) Welsh, Thomas Welsh, Kara Gurney, Morgan Gurney, Kate Sullivan, Maura Sullivan, Ian Fleury, and Conor...

Apr 18, 2018

Melissa Joy Wheeler May 21, 1968 - April 18, 2018 Melissa fought hard and lost her battle with cancer. She will forever be remembered for contagious smile and laughter. She was one who never wanted the time spent with family and friends to end. She is the beloved daughter of Marcia A. Wheeler (proceeded in death by Martin E. Harper)...

Apr 18, 2018

Nila Mae Teague, age 85, April 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Calvin L. Teague, Allan G. (Anne) Teague and Bobby G. (Janice) Teague. Dear grandmother of Kim, Tennille, Jeff, Allan, Autumn, Allison and Bobby. Sister of Sam, Mark, and Glenda. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Nila was a very giving person, who would...

Apr 18, 2018

Patricia Davis, Age 79, April 18, 2018 Beloved mother of Kathy (Bob) Bentz, Roberta Pritchard, and Patty (Clint) Blanchard. Dear grandmother of Robert and Tony Bentz, and several others. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Sister of Raymond and Norman (Vonda) Winchell. Visitation will be held at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Sunday, April...

Apr 17, 2018

Kathleen A. Casey of Livonia. Age 63, April 17, 2018 Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Stephanie (Nick) Case. Dear grandmother of Evelyn Case. Dear sister of Bernadette (the late Robert J.) Pado, Brendan (Sabra) Rock, Peter (Bunny) Rock, William (Susan) Rock, Anne (Gary) Prokopchak, Mary (Tim) Rollins, Luke Rock, Wanda (John) Van Hout, Paul (Karen) Rock, Tim (Jill)...

Apr 17, 2018

Ronald J. Weber, of Livonia, age 70, April 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Cynthia for 50 years in September. Loving father of Justin (Amy) and the late Jason and Jacqueline. Dear grandfather of Jacob and Alexander. Brother of the late Diane Shamberger. Ron was a graduate of the Detroit Society of Arts and Crafts. He served his country proudly in...

Apr 16, 2018

Nancy Marie Sirois Age 65, April 15, 2018. Beloved daughter of Lenore and the late Ernest Sirois. Dear sister of John (Lori), Gail (the late Alexander) Plungis, Steve, Thomas, Robert (Cynthia), David, Ernest Jr. (Tina), Charles (the late Karen), James (Helen), Daniel & Susan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Private service will be held. Please share a memory...

Apr 16, 2018

Dorothy Mae Helton Age 87, April 16, 2018 Beloved wife of the Late Roy "Bill" Helton. Dear sister of Richard (Betty) Shupe and Pat Stirsman. Survived by nieces Nicole Colpaert and Tricia Carr and nephew Jim Shupe. Dorothy was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Helen and Ralph. Please share a memory of Dorothy by writing on her tribute wall.

Apr 13, 2018

Carol L. Rice of Livonia. Age 76 April 13, 2018. Beloved wife of Robert for 52 years. Loving mother of Kimberly (Michael) King and Patrick (Christina) Rice. Dear grandmother of Brendan and Caitlin. Sister of Richard (Kaye) Miller and Kenneth Miller. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Apr 12, 2018

Louis O. LaBella of Livonia. Age 95, April 12, 2018. Beloved husband of Frances LaBella. Loving father of Patricia McElroy and Dawn LaBella. Dear grandfather of Alex Bellis, Erin Kennedy and John LaBella. Funeral service will take place on Monday, April 16, 2018, at 11 AM at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia. Visitation will...

Apr 11, 2018

Apr 9, 2018

Mary Ellon Gibson of Warren. Age 79, April 9, 2018. Loving mother of Scott (Cathy), Stacy (Marsha), and Kevin (Sue). Dear sister of Maxine (Murry) Sayres, Maggie (Bill) Acherkman and Linda (Dick) Rumbaugh. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, on...

Apr 7, 2018

Ronald L. Henderson passed away Saturday, April 7th, 2018 at age 76. Ron is survived by his loving wife of Linda for 52 years. He is lovingly remembered by his 5 children, Tracey (Scott) Papich, Troy (Andrea), Todd (Krista), Jason (Sarah) and James. Beloved grandfather of 9. Ron loved spending the summers on Coldwater Lake with his family and working...

Apr 6, 2018

Kathleen F. Hollowell of Livonia, Age 86, April 6, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard B. Hollowell. Loving mother of Susan (Dave) Proctor, Paul (Cynthia), Lynn Liedtke, Julie (Doug) Seadin, Richard (Diane), Bret (Gena) and the late Kathleen A. Nickerson. Dear grandmother of Meghann (Naomi), Ryan, Baylee, Marissa, Samantha and Bret, Jr. Sister of Rosemary Paré, John and Michael...

Apr 6, 2018

Eric G. Dawson, of Redford, age 88, April 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Dawson. Loving father of Eric (Jami), Jim (Beth) and Ken Dawson and Lynn (Chuck) Fischback. Grandfather of Kimi (Nathan), Jamie (Mike), Nick (Megan), Ron and Ryan. Great papa of Charlotte and Evelyn, Blair and Maci. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...