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Raymond H. Watkins, Jr.
Services for Raymond Watkins, 74, of Riverview will be held Aug. 2 at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home with the Rev. Drex Morton officiating. Burial will be at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights.
Mr. Watkins was born Dec. 30, 1927 in Plymouth and died July 29 in Riverview. He was a superintendent at Whitehead-Kales Steel Co. in River Rouge. He retired after 27 years of service. He also was a courier for Southview Florist for over nine years. He came to the Riverview community in 1995 from River Rouge. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union No. 29 and was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed photography and was an avid trivia buff. He also enjoyed antiques and antique shopping.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Watkins.
Survivors include sons, Robert Watkins of Roseville and Joe (Joann) Watkins of S.C.; daughter, Patricia Watkins of Phoenix; granddaughter, Robin Palmer of Taylor; great-granddaughter, Andrianna Liford of Taylor; sister, Betty Dane of Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Darlene Marie Houdek
Services for Darlene Houdek, 39, of Canton (formerly of Livonia) were held July 24 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church with the Rev. Andy Webster officiating.
Mrs. Houdek was born Aug. 17, 1962 in Davenport, Ohio with the Rev. Gary Walters officiating. Burial was at Resurrection Cemetery in Toledo.
Mr. Smith was born April 12, 1909 in Corunna, Mich. and died July 18 in Livonia. He was a freight sales representative for the Canadian National Grand Trunk Western Railroad. He retired in 1971 after 40 years of service. He came to the Plymouth community in 2001 from Toledo. He lived in Toledo from 1943 to 2001. He was a member of St. Catherines of Sienna Catholic Church since 1950. He was a member of The Holy Name Society, the Knights of Columbus, and he was past secretary-treasurer and honorary member of the Toledo Transportation Club. He enjoyed camping, travel, gardening, carpentry, and reading. He was a member of the Toastmasters of Toledo.
Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred.
Survivors include daughter, Kathleen (Larry) Duggan of Northville; sons, Richard (Margaret) Smith of Waterford, Paul F. (Barbara) Smith of Toledo, and David (Pamela) Smith of Toledo; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Katherine Martin of Jackson; and brothers-in-law, Arthur and Gordon Stoddard of Grand Rapids.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Arrangements made by Schrader-Howell Funeral Home.
Gladys M. Cox
A private family service was recently held for Gladys M. Cox, 90, of Plymouth. She died July 16 at Arbor Hospice and Home Care in Ann Arbor.
Mrs. Cox was born Sept. 10, 1911 in Detroit. She came to the Northville community in 1954 and retired to Michigan University in 1950, he taught wood shop and welding at Plymouth High School. He led the boys track team to regional and state championships as their head coach for 17 years. His positive influence on so many young men's lives is a legacy which will live on beyond his years. After receiving a master of arts degree from the University of Colo., Lizbeth Hodson of Graham, N.C. and Jennifer Gurny of Plymouth; son, William F. Ruland of Hudson, Fla.; mother, Mary Elizabeth Ruland, 98 of Doylestown, Penn.; sisters, Mary Reckner, Shirley Gamauf, and Dolores Springsteen, all of Doylestown, Penn.; 15 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Citrus County.
Arrangements made by Fero Funeral Home.
