Loretta and Marvin Harkness

Loretta Harkness (Ret) 

March 26, 1934 - September 8, 2024

Marvin Harkness (Marv) 

June 28, 1932 - October 21, 2024

Loretta Harkness, age 90,  passed away on September 8, 2024 followed by her husband Marvin Harkness, age 92, who passed away October 21, 2024 at The Maples of St. Johns where they both resided.

Ret and Marv resided in Ithaca, MI and recently celebrated 72 years of marriage. They are survived by their sons, Perry (Cheryl) Harkness, Haines City, FL, and Bryon (Stacy) Harkness, St. John’s, MI, their grandchildren; Dane (Nicolette), Farmington Hills MI, Erin (Jeff) Regan, West Bloomfield, MI, Clint (Chelsea) Harkness, Lansing, MI., Hayley (Marcus) Newvine, Tampa, FL. and Chad (Kate) Harkness, Adrian, MI. and their great-grandchildren; Teah, Liliana, Victoria Harkness, Scarlett, Savannah, Sawyer, Sebastian Regan, Jackson, Roman Harkness, and Zachary Newvine. Marv is also by his sister, Sharon Williams, Ithaca, MI.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Tom Studer]

So sorry to hear of Your Loss! Thoughts and Prayers for You and Your Family!💕

[Scott Merchant]

We miss Marv at breakfast, he always was there. I also enjoyed fixing things for them and listening to his stories.

[Amy Sebring]

Marv and Loretta were such wonderful neighbors. My daughter loved seeing Loretta on her daily walks. They were just lovely to converse with. Always had time to chat and say hi. They will both be dearly missed. My condolences to their family.

[Dawn Peterson]

Perry, Bryon and families
So sorry to hear about the loss of your parents.
My Deepest Sympathy
Dawn (Harkness) Peterson

[Cindy Ashley]

Both Loretta and Marvin were great travel friends at North Country Tours. They will be missed by many.

[Kathy & Tom Kanitz]

Perry & Cheryl & families, Sorry for your loss. May many memories bring comfort in the coming weeks, months & years. Prayers & condolences. Tom & Kathy

[Kevin Smith]

Perry & Cheryl and family. So sorry for your loss.

[Chris Wilcox Wolford]

So sorry for your loss Perry, Bryon and families. I have many fond memories is when we were all kids living on N. Ithaca St. Your mom was so nice to us kids. I remember her showing me how she made an angel food cake one day. My mom was at work and Loretta just invited me in to show me what she was doing. Your all in my prayers.

[Nicole wandell]

I am a caregiver at The Maples of St Johns, and I had the privilege of taking care of Loretta and Marv! They both made such an impact on my live and I will forever be grateful that they were a part of my life! I will hold my memories and conversations with them very close to my heart! They will be missed dearly! Rest in peace Ma and Pa! 💙❤️

[Larry stehlik]

Our hearts are saddened today that our great neighbors Ret and Marv are gone. We will truly miss seeing them both infront of their garage enjoying the warm weather. We are proud to have been their neighbor. They are truly missed. Love to you all.❤❤

[RoseZan LaFreniere]

Wonderful neighbors. They will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

[Glenna Ingraham]

What an amazing couple! I did not know Ret as well, but cared for both her and Marv at The Maples of St Johns. Marv was a fabulous person to joke with, especially, in the morning while assisting him. They will both be missed greatly and I will cherish my time spent with both.

[Janice Rahme]

Dane, Nicolette and family, so sorry to hear of your losses. Sending thoughts and hugs your way. Love, Janice

[Brian Reed]

Sorry for your loss.

[Connie Jensen]

So sorry to hear of my Aunt & Uncles passing 😢 I have many great memories of them growing up . Hugs & prayers to all the family .prayers , RIP Uncle Mutt and Aunt Rhett . Connie Jensen

[Cheryl Morgan]

Perry, Cheryl & family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our
prayers are with you all and you are in our hearts as you go through this difficult time.
Cheryl & Abby

[Darrell Hundey]

So sorry for your loss.

[Deb Godley Morris motz]

Deepest condolences on you family loss. Thinking of you all. You have beautiful memories to hold on to. Peace of Christ. Deb

[Earl Hunt]

Perry & Cheryl,
Sorry about the loss of your parents. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Earl & Teresa Hunt

[Todd and Kathy Akin]

So sad to hear of their passing. They were such nice people. We will miss seeing them around town.

[Candy Hunter]

So sorry for your loss. Marv and Loretta were such a joy to talk to and know. They both always had a wonderful smile on their face whenever you seen them. Going to miss seeing them riding around in their golf cart.