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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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Jeffrey P. Douglass, Sr.

Jeffrey P. Douglass, Sr.

Aug 12, 2015

Jeffrey Peter Douglass, Sr. Age 58, August 12, 2015 Loving Husband and best friend of Linda. Loving father of Leslie (Jesse) Mason, Kenneth (Christine) and Jeffrey Jr. (Kimberly). Grandfather of Nora, Sophia, Oliver, Henry, Joshua and Jacob. Brother of Cheryl (Donald) Wisniewski, Debra Koch and Stephen. Son in Law of Raymond Disney. Cousin of Brian (Leslie) Douglass, other cousins, nieces...

Joseph J. Konosky

Joseph J. Konosky

Aug 11, 2015

Joseph J. Konosky, age 53, August 11, 2015. Loving son of Margaret and the late Julius Konosky. Dear brother of Katherine Konosky, Mary (Robert) Guy and Daniel (Anne Davis) Konosky. Also survived by many Nieces and Nephews. Joe had a Heart of gold and was loved by many especially children. He was an avid outdoorsman mostly hunting and fishing and...

Preciller Baker

Preciller Baker

Aug 8, 2015

Age 79. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Cora (Henry) Avery. Ronald, Mark, Karen (Kevin) Tucker, Natena (Alonzo) Baker-Young, Terrence and the late Robert. She was loved by her many grandchildren. Memorial service Wednesday, August 12 10AM until time of service at 11AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48224....

Monserrate Cotton

Monserrate Cotton

Aug 6, 2015

Monserrate Cotton, age 67, passed away August 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mother of the late James, Georgina (Cass) Koch, Jenny (Charlie) Frias and Emilie (John) Skutnick. Dear sister of Judy (Glen) Tidwell, Aida (David) Banning, Jose (Mary) Rivera, Elba Rivera, and the late Georgina Rivera. Grandmother of Haley Frias, Carlos Frias, Sabrina Frias, Paige Anthony, Christina Anthony...

Dan Riker

Dan Riker

Aug 2, 2015

Dan Riker Age 68, Died August 2, 2015. Loving father of Jason and Andy. Dan served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. Military Honors and Interment will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Memorials may be directed to Vietnam Veterans of America. Please share a memory of Dan by signing...

James "Pat" Costa

James "Pat" Costa

Jul 30, 2015

James "Pat" Costa Age 92, July 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Doris and the late Patricia Costa. Loving father of Julie (Peter) Kreher, Anne (Thomas) Hoger, James P., Jr. (Nancy), Peter, John (Lisa) and Mary Costa. Dear grandfather of Kristine, Matthew, Melissa, Sarah, Nick, Daniel, Stephanie and Allie. Great grandfather of Meaghan, Maura, Liam and Bailey. Dear brother of Margaret...

Earl Alexander Mcmahen

Earl Alexander Mcmahen

Jul 23, 2015

Earl Alexander McMahen Age 80 Beloved husband of Donna and the late Deborah and the late Hildegard. Loving father of Christopher Earl and Connie. Dearest grandfather of Christina and Marietta. A proud foster father of 43 foster children with his wife Hildegard. Son of the late Russell and Katherine. Stepson of the late Ethel. Stepbrother of Roven Blake and the...

Lawrence E. Richards

Lawrence E. Richards

Jul 23, 2015

Lawrence Richards, Age 71 passed away July 23, 2015 Loving Husband of Blanche. Loving Father of Robin (Stacy), Richards, Tonia (Michael) Mientkiewicz, Monike Richards, Ginger (Jeremy) Johnson. Dear Pops of Brittany, Cody (Susan), David, Derek, Jacob, T.C., Shelby and the late Tyler. Great Grandfather of Teyha, Tessla, Tyler, Aiden, and Kenley. Brother of Jerry Richards. A visitation will be held...

Damon E. Smith

Damon E. Smith

Jul 22, 2015

Damon E. Smith. Age 86. July 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Nina. Loving father of Debbie Burnett, Bruce (Cindi), Arneta and the late Cheryl May. Dear brother of Marion Nelson, Grant Smith, Al Smith and the late Priscilla Smith. Also survived by 11 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday at Dunning Park Bible Chapel, 24800 W....

Tammera Lynne Rengers-Crist

Tammera Lynne Rengers-Crist

Jul 22, 2015

Tammera Rengers-Crist, age 50, July 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Todd. Loving mother of Tiera (Kenny Adams), Jimmy, Jesse and Taylor, Dear grandmother of Willow and Emma; daughter of Barbara Sue Winebarger; and sister of Kevin Rengers. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 1pm (visitation starting at 12 noon) at the RG & GR...

Jean Bertha Warner

Jean Bertha Warner

Jul 22, 2015

Jean Bertha Warner Age 92, July 22, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Ray Owen. Loving mother of Pamela (Larry) LeForge, Nancy (Peter) Mapes, Larry (Marjie), Wendy (Ivan) Bunjik and Amy (Joe) Volstromer. Dearest grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 9. Daughter of the late Charles (Hazel) Faber. Sister of the late Charles Faber, Doris Whipple and Robert Faber. A...

Shelly Lynne Migora

Shelly Lynne Migora

Jul 21, 2015

Shelly Lynne Migora Age 39, July 21, 2015 Beloved beautiful wife of Douglas. Loving daughter of Clayton and Sally Collins. Dearest daughter in-law of Gary & Rosalie Migora. Dear Granddaughter of the late Arthur & Lucille Collins, Raymond & Esther Carlisi. Devoted sister in-law of Tammy, Michael & Colette. Dear Aunt of Connor, Jordan, Joseph, Tyler and Isabella. Loving Niece...

Patrick Dennis Bussey

Patrick Dennis Bussey

Jul 17, 2015

Patrick Bussey Age 70. July 17, 2015 Beloved husband of the late Eleanor. Loving father of Jeremy (Tina) and the late Andre. Dear grandfather of Damen. Brother of Charles (Julia). Son of the late Dennis and Rosann Bussey. Patrick served in the army as a communication specialist. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, August 9th...

James Andrew Harkness

James Andrew Harkness

Jul 13, 2015

James Andrew Harkness Age 57. Loving husband of Karen. Beloved father of Rachel. Brother of Richard (Judith), Steven (Dawn) and Patrice (Charles) Helwig. James loved attending the movie theater and considered himself a movie critic. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:30 Friday, July 17 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 30900 Six Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152. Family...

Inez G. Darragh

Inez G. Darragh

Jul 10, 2015

Inez G. Darragh Age 87, went to be with the Lord July 10, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Lily Darragh. Dear sister of the late Stanley Darragh, Sister-in-law of Betty Darragh. Dear aunt of Wayne Darragh, Sandra (Bruce) Faber, Karen (Walt) Joslin and Sharon (Richard) Watko. Also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. Inez retired from...

Ardith V. Borgia

Ardith V. Borgia

Jul 7, 2015

Ardith V. Borgia Age 71, July 7, 2015. Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Blair (Coleen McClintock) and Bradley. Dear grandmother of Becca and Jacob. Dearest daughter of the late Arthur and Virginia Bottrill. Sister of Richard (Ruth) Bottrill. Sister-in-law of James (Leslie) Carson. Aunt of Stephanie Carson, Andrea Carson Tanner, Karen Bedell and Janet Bottrill Ader. Ardith loved...

Helen Amin

Helen Amin

Jul 5, 2015

Helen Amin Age 84, July 5, 2015. Beloved mother of Aneas (Sharon), Rene (Robert) Chutorash, George (Lori) and Raymond (Barbara). Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 13. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday from 1 - 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Instate at St. Edith Catholic...

Ronald Richard Klingensmith

Ronald Richard Klingensmith

Jul 4, 2015

Ronald Richard Klingensmith Age 78, July 4, 2015 Beloved husband of Charlene and the late Carolyn. Loving father of Donna (Phil) Frame, Steven (Karen), Keith (Carol). Dear grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of one. Brother of William (Ann), Linda Muir and the late Allan. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and spent his career working as a Lithographer....

Mary P Kelly

Mary P Kelly

Jul 2, 2015

Mary Patricia Kelly of Royal Oak, MI passed away July 2, 2015, 91 years old , at Angela Hospice Center in Livonia, MI. Born in Denver Colorado, October 18, 1923 of Albertine (Portman) Kelly and Robert James. Kelly. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kelly (Kathleen) Miller of Santa Fe, NM and is survived by her beloved nieces...

Alex G. Chernenkoff

Alex G. Chernenkoff

Jun 29, 2015

Alex G. Chernenkoff Went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2015. He was born on April 19, 1923, in Saskatchewan, Canada. Alex was a devoted husband to Elaine for almost 65 years. He was a loving father to Dee, Russell (Celeste) and Eric (Diane). He was a proud grandfather to Theresa (Jeffrey), Steven(Kristen), and Ethan and great-grandfather...

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