Mike Ilitch.

The public visitation remembering Mike Ilitch will be Wednesday, February 15 with other memorial opportunities and recognition events to follow.

One of Michigan's biggest brands salutes one of the state's biggest supporters.

As word began to spread about the passing of Detroit business and sports giant Mike Ilitch, tributes began to be expressed.

A giant in Michigan business and sports, Mike Illitch, died Friday evening. Ilitch was 87.