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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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Elaine Davidge

Elaine Davidge

Oct 27, 2015

Elaine Davidge (Savisky) Age 66, October 27, 2015. Friend forever of John Lawrence. Beloved sister of Mary Ann (John) Kolmetz, Louise Bibik and the late JoAnn (Jim) Switzer. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Tail Waggers 1990 of Livonia. Please share a memory of...

Leonard V. Schoenborn

Leonard V. Schoenborn

Oct 24, 2015

Leonard V. Schoenborn Age 66, October 24, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Daniel (Jillian) and Gary (Rachelle). Dear grandfather of Jackson, Hadley, Nola Belle and Tayah, Holden, Marlow and Sullivan. Dear brother of Jerome (Ann), Richard (Herta), Geraldine (Clarence) Winter, Kenneth (Kathy) and Donald (Julie). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at the R.G....

Steven R. Parks

Steven R. Parks

Oct 24, 2015

Steven R. Parks Age 38, October 24, 2015. Beloved son of Robert and Kathleen. Dear cousin of Jean Inman, April Hamm, Janine Helm, Tina Michaels, Wendy Luark, Jodie Blankenship and Taylor Parks. Dear nephew of Ken and Peggy, Don and Betty Parks, Sue and Dennis Modzelewski, Ellen McKaig, Jenny Parks and many dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be held...

Evelyn Lola Sowers

Evelyn Lola Sowers

Oct 21, 2015

Evelyn L. Sowers Age 83, October 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Meade. Loving mother of Cheryl and Steven and David. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Daniel. Great-grandmother of Korrine, Jarred and Aireana. Sister of George (Angie) Nickonovich and Jamie Kramenko. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Please share a memory of Evelyn by signing...

Elaine Raine Palmer

Elaine Raine Palmer

Oct 19, 2015

Elaine Raine Palmer Age 87, October 19, 2015 Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Christine Kreitmeyer and David (Marika) Taylor. Grandmother of Shantelle. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1 - 9 p.m. Donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Please...

Beverly Marie Hourigan

Beverly Marie Hourigan

Oct 19, 2015

Beverly M. Hourigan Age 91. Passed away October 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Michael (Liz) Hourigan, Kathy (Tom) Megna, Tim Hourigan, Sue (Dan) Schiebille, Maureen (Joe) Quattrocchi, Lauri (Rob) Schippert, Sharon (Craig) Boury, Julie Hourigan, Rita Giordano and the late Pat Hourigan. Dearest Grandmother of Kelly (Paul) Engelken, Bryan (Keri) Hourigan, Katie Hourigan &...

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas

Oct 15, 2015

Geraldine "Geri" Thomas Age 97, October 15, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Donald Lloyd Thomas. Loving mother of Paul (Patricia) Thomas, Randall Thomas, Bonita (James) Oesterwind and Nancy (Giuseppe) Romano. Dear grandmother of Paul, Christopher, Michael, James, Dean, John, Donald, Jean Marie, Michael, Justin, Janell, Katelyn, Olivia, Valerie, John and Donald and great grandmother to many residing in both...

Harvey A. Beernaert

Harvey A. Beernaert

Oct 15, 2015

Harvey A. Beernaert Age 94, October 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Sackson Beernaert. Loving father of Gary (Judy) and the late Allen. Dear grandfather of Justin (Adele) and Robert (Casey). Great grandfather of Jake, Gavin and Arabella. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Harvey was a WWII Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Visitation at the...

Gladys Pauline Cornish

Gladys Pauline Cornish

Oct 14, 2015

Gladys Pauline Cornish, Age 97, October 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Noal Cornish. Daughter of the late George Washington Burnett and Ora Burnett (nee Bradley). Sister of Edith Rushing, Josephine Cross and the late Letha Lee Remarenko, Lillian Burnett, Wesley Burnett, Minnie Mae Robert, James Via and Ellen Zanter. Pauline was a special mom to her husband Noal's...

Paula J. Bedworth

Paula J. Bedworth

Oct 12, 2015

Paula Jean Bedworth Age 54, was called home on October, 12, 2015. Beloved wife of James. Precious daughter of Floyd and Pauline Conley. Dear sister of Susan Conley. Aunt of Bruce and Tiffany Bake. Great aunt of Kail. Niece of Frank and Maryann Cierpial. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday at...

Grayce A. Ottman

Grayce A. Ottman

Oct 12, 2015

Grayce A. Ottman, (nee Shunk), Age 95, October 12, 2015. Wife of 51 years to the late Edward B. Dear mother of the late Edward F. and Daniel C. Survived by daughters Judy (Gordon) Petersen. Sharon (Bill) Grisamer, Cathy (Gloria) Ottman-Price, and Debbie (Ted) Theodoroff. Cherished grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother "GG" to 10. Grayce also leaves her faithful companion Dolly....

Marianthi "Marilyn" Vasseliou

Marianthi "Marilyn" Vasseliou

Oct 10, 2015

Marianthi Vasseliou, of Livonia (Formerly Marilyn Green of Hamtramck), passed away peacefully on October 10 at home surrounded by her family. Loving wife of Athanasius Vasseliou for 47 years. Mother of seven: John, Joseph and James Gorelski, and Maria, Panayota (Trish), Thomas (Ponce), and David Vasseliou. Marianthi had eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was survived by her sister...

Irene T. Fortuna

Irene T. Fortuna

Oct 8, 2015

Irene T. Fortuna Age 92, October 8, 2015 Loving Mother of Richard (Susan), Ron (Judi) and Roberta (Todd) Eis. Grandmother of Renee Carrigan, Bret, Tim Eis and Kristin Eis. Great-Grandmother of Connor and Gavin Carrigan. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Chester; and siblings Mary, Alex, and Henry. Funeral Service Tuesday, at 11 AM at the R.G. &...

Ken P Dudeck

Ken P Dudeck

Oct 8, 2015

Ken P. Dudeck, age 52., October 8. 2015. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Loving father of James (Ariel) and Christopher (Samantha Madrigal). Dear grandfather of Jerry. Great uncle to Nevaeh and Brysen. Brother of Sharon Strait, Ronald Prater and Don Prater. Funeral Service Sunday at 1pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Saturday...

Ivadean Jackson

Ivadean Jackson

Oct 5, 2015

Ivadean Jackson Age 91, October 5, 2015 Loving mother of Joanne Jackson and Kenneth (Susanne) Jackson. Dear grandmother of Mike and John. Great grandmother of six. Preceded in death by her husband Roy, and many brothers and sisters. Visitation Wednesday from 12-6pm with closing prayers following visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia. Please...

Helen C. Czaplicki

Helen C. Czaplicki

Oct 4, 2015

Helen Cecilia Czaplicki Age 92, October 4, 2015. Awesome mother of Carol (Marion) Grzanowski, Gregory (Patricia) Czaplicki, Vicky (Steven) Gaines and the late Mary Jane Czaplicki. Dear grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of seven. Visitation Wednesday from 5-9 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia. Instate from 10 am Thursday, October 8, until 10:30 am...

Diane G. Rounisto

Diane G. Rounisto

Sep 30, 2015

Diane G. Rounisto Age 67, September 30, 2015 Loving mother of Tracey (Jay) Levino and Adam (Amanda) Rounisto. Dear grandmother of Andrew Levino. She was preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Dorothy Kulow. Diane owned and operated "The Buzz", a Bingo and gift store located in Redford. She also enjoyed crafting. Her family requests donations to Angela Hospice,...

Philip R. Bergin

Philip R. Bergin

Sep 27, 2015

Philip Raymond Bergin age 60, went to be with the Lord September 27, 2015. Beloved husband of 35 years, Barbara. Loving father of Toni (Dave) Nitz, Debbie (Mike) Smith. Dear brother of Ann (Mike) Tavares and the late Mike Bergin. Dear grandfather of Amanda, Alaina and Riley. Also survived by his beloved pets Harley and Coconut. Visitation at the R.G....

Robert Puninske

Robert Puninske

Sep 21, 2015

Robert Puninske Age 79, September 21, 2015 Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of Michael (Susan), Mark and the late Robert M. Dear grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of two. Memorial Service 3:00 PM Friday, September 25, 2015 at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visiting from 1:00 PM until time of Service. Please share...

Linda Elliott

Linda Elliott

Sep 17, 2015

Linda Elliott, Age 68, passed away September 17, 2015. Beloved wife of Sonny. Loving mother of David, and Carrie (Jeff) Ritthaler. Dear grandmother of Samantha, Billy (Cassie), Hannah, and Drake. Great-grandmother of Christian and Bentley. Dear sister of the late Al (Pat) Forgash, Shirley (Bob) Harper, Ken (Carol) Forgash and Bob Forgash. Dear sister-in-law of the late Marlene Forgash. Visitation...

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