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Recent Obituaries in Livonia, Michigan

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Livonia, Michigan area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Shu Hsia Lim Wu

Shu Hsia Lim Wu

Dec 11, 2015

Lim Wu, Hsia, age 68, resident of Livonia (previously from Szechuan, China) passed away December 10th peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Shu Hsia married Hoon Yang Lim, who proceeded her in death. Co-owner of Szechuan Empire restaurants in Livonia and Commerce Twp, dedicated her life to her family and their business. She is survived by her children I...

James W Reinhardt

James W Reinhardt

Dec 8, 2015

James W Reinhardt, age 74, December 8, 2015, of Garden City. Beloved husband of the late Darlene and the late Patricia. Father of Michael (Tammy) Reinhardt, Dawn Lyddane, and Jeremy Reinhardt; and Matt King and Devin Conlin. Grandfather of James, Rachel, Daniel, Dalton and Stella. Brother of Charles Reinhardt and Mary Vickroy. He was preceded in death by his siblings...

Robert "Red" Chwalek

Robert "Red" Chwalek

Dec 8, 2015

Robert "Red" Chwalek Age 71, December 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Chris (Tara) and Jason (Sylvia). Dear grandfather of Jacob, Shane, Riley and Olivia. Brother of Richard (Deborah) and Elaine. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dedicated union member and former Business Manager of Laborers Local 1076. Memorial Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Virginia Veres

Virginia Veres

Dec 6, 2015

Virginia I. Veres, Age 90, December 6, 2015. Beloved mother of Harvey and the late Martha Veres. Dear grandmother of Amy and Jennifer. Great grandmother of Brooklyn, Caden, Hailey and Noah. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Tuesday at 10:30am. Visitation Monday 1-8pm. Please share a memory by signing the online guestbook....

Helen Rita Rubbo

Helen Rita Rubbo

Dec 5, 2015

Helen Rita Rubbo, age 92, December 5, 2015. Beloved mother of Sr. Fidelis (Cathy) Rubbo, Nick (Janis) Rubbo, Mary Lehman, Mike (Becky) Rubbo, Betty Canasi, Jeanette Moore, Joe (Mary) Rubbo, Peggy Rubbo, Jim (Rose) Rubbo and Mark (Laura) Rubbo. Loving grandmother of 25, great grandmother of 31 and great great grandmother of 3. Dear sister-in-law of Sal Rubbo and Helen...

Judith Ann Calhoun

Judith Ann Calhoun

Dec 4, 2015

Judith Ann Calhoun, Age 78, December 4, 2015 Beloved mother of Denise (David) Thorpe. Loving grandmother of David Thorpe Jr., Jennifer Lynn Thorpe, Randall Dwight Calhoun, Jason Michael Thorpe, Nicholas Scott Thorpe, and Nannette Nicole Wright. Dear great grandmother of Diana Thorpe, Shyann Eaton, James Strong III, Jason Thorpe Jr. Shyla Marie Thorpe, Andrianna Carver, Riley Lynn Thorpe and Averi...

Lisa Lynn Bostwick

Lisa Lynn Bostwick

Dec 3, 2015

Lisa Lynn Bostwick, age 53, December 3, 2015. Beloved mother of Robert Glen Malady, Jonathan Curtis Bostwick (Samantha McCage), Melissa Amber Bostwick (Christopher Verschoof), and Jennifer Bostwick. Loving daughter of Jim Rainero and the late Carol O'Connell. Dear sister of Tina Hindle (Robert Crandall), Danielle Hindle (Larry), Jennifer O'Connell (Dan Salva), and the late Jimmy Rainero. Grammy of Leo and...

Blake Graham Bernstein

Blake Graham Bernstein

Nov 29, 2015

Blake Graham Bernstein, age 59, November 29, 2015. Beloved father of Blake and Brysen (Mirah). Loving son of Dolores (Dee) and the late William C. Dear brother of William (Gail) and Jon. Uncle of Aaron, Andrea, Alexander and Amy. Funeral service Friday at 11am at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Thursday from 2pm...

Richard R. Harris

Richard R. Harris

Nov 29, 2015

Richard R. Harris, November 29, 2015, of Dearborn. Loving father of Dennis and Keith. Dear grandfather of Jennifer and Conrad Harris. Richard graduated from Cody High School. He graduated from Wayne State University in 1962 with BSME degree, and an Education degree in 1970. He sang with the Wayne State Men's Choir. Richard was the co-founder of the SPAH Harmonica...

Helen Josephine Zawadzki

Helen Josephine Zawadzki

Nov 29, 2015

Helen J. Zawadzki Age 94, November 29, 2015. Beloved mother of Valerie Vaxter and Linda Schick. Loving grandmother of Ronald Pentz, Jessica Pokorski, Laura and Carrie Schick. Dear great grandmother of Julianne, Jacqueline, Jocelyn, Justine, Ezra, James Lauren and Sierra. Dear sister of Stella Regalski, Norbert and Roman Bochenek and the late Eleanor Karas. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R....

Metha Olszewski

Metha Olszewski

Nov 27, 2015

Metha Olszewski, Age 88 November 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Linda), Steven, Larry (Judy)and Frank (April) Olszewski, Ruth Ann (Harold) Lofton and Barbara (Ray) Gaudreau. Also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, Sunday from 3-8 p.m. with a Scripture Service...

Stefania Robertson

Stefania Robertson

Nov 27, 2015

Stefania Robertson, Age 97, November 27, 2015 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear sister of the late Bernice O'Shesky, Viola Mamot, Joan Guzik, and Julian Mamot. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Please share a memory of Stefania with her family by signing her guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services...

Ladonna Lou Penrod

Ladonna Lou Penrod

Nov 26, 2015

Ladonna Lou Penrod, Age 80, November 26, 2015 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Arden. Loving mother of Julyn Roberts, Terry (Gabriella), Lori Fuller, Michael, Nancy Shiroma, Joanie Murray, and the late John (Stella). Dear grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 1. She was deeply devoted to family and friends. Visitation will be Saturday from 1-5...

Robert Earl Holmes

Robert Earl Holmes

Nov 24, 2015

Robert Earl Holmes, Age 85, November 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Kevin (Erin) & Brian (Beth). Dear grandfather of Celeste, Anne, Taylor, Jacob & Emily. Brother of Patricia Peebles. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, Friday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until Funeral Service...

William Robert "Bob" Young

William Robert "Bob" Young

Nov 23, 2015

William Robert "Bob" Young died at his home in Livonia, Michigan, on November 23, 2015, at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Janet E. (Lottes) Young; son the Rev. John M. Young and wife Raquel (Poole) of Fishkill, New York; son Daniel G. Young and wife Carrie (Lucier) of Livonia; grandchildren Abigail, Sarah, Emma, Joseph, and...

Erwin Vern Cramer

Erwin Vern Cramer

Nov 22, 2015

Erwin "Vern" Cramer Age 85, November 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 63 years. Loving father of Cindy Foster, Terri, Mark (Ellen and Jeff (Linda) Cramer. Dear grandfather of Matt (Kim) and Becky (Mark), Jillian, Allie and Justin, Danielle, Jeremy and Aric. Dear brother of Robert (Doreen) and Mary (Harry) Johnson. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...

Margaret L. Milliron

Margaret L. Milliron

Nov 17, 2015

Margaret L. Milliron Age 79, November 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Monte Milliron and Norman Martin. Loving mother of Christopher (Diane), Thomas (Laura) and the late Karen Martin. Dear grandmother of Raymond and Troy. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring of 2016. Please share a memory of Margaret by signing her guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G....

Raymond G. Barnes

Raymond G. Barnes

Nov 15, 2015

Raymond Grant Barnes Age 71, November 15, 2015 Beloved husband of Dorathy. Loving father of Linda Ensign. Dear grandfather of four and great-grandfather of seventeen. Raymond was preceeded in death by his siblings: Elaine Stooke, Caroline O'Connor and Glenn Barnes. Funeral Service at the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 31450 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, Saturday at 11...

Corrine Reed

Corrine Reed

Nov 14, 2015

Corrine "Rene" Reed Age 82, November 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Mikel (Diane), Alan Carolena and Darrell (Dorothy) Reed. Dear gran of Chris (Tanya), Nick (Jess), Mitch and Cece. Dear great gran of Carson, Nicholas, Jake and Stella. Mother in law of Dorie. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551...

Lotus David Cox, Jr.

Lotus David Cox, Jr.

Nov 14, 2015

Lotus David Cox, Jr., Age 90, November 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Williamena (Josie) Loving father of David Lotus Cox (Melody), Kathleen Marie Hocking (Ronald) and the late Carol Ann Morgan (surviving husband Peter) Dear grandfather of Matthew Bradley, Steven, Ashley, Kelly, Kevin, Caroline & the late Daniel and Tommy. Great-grandfather of Lachlen, Troy, & Brockton. Lotus was born in...

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