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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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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...

Kenneth E. Shelton

Kenneth E. Shelton

Jun 28, 2015

Kenneth E. Shelton, Age 60, June 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Joy. Faithful companion of Lily, Gem, Abby, and Aggie. Dear brother of Randy (Dianne) Shelton. Dear brother-in-law of Kevin (Carol) Gabler. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Mary. Visitation Tuesday from 2-9 pm, and Wednesday from 1-9 pm...

Harold Joseph Van Meter

Harold Joseph Van Meter

Jun 27, 2015

Harold Joseph Van Meter, age 78, June 27, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Martha Pauline (nee Hawks). Loving father of Harold Richard Van Meter and Malissia Van Meter. Dear brother of Milton (Joyce) Van Meter. Preceded in death by brother Melvin "Skip" Van Meter, sisters Loretta Voigt and Lorraine Darnell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday...

Raymond L. Day

Raymond L. Day

Jun 25, 2015

Raymond L. Day, Age 75, June 25, 2015. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Steve and Ray (Debbie). Dear brother of Pauline (Gene) Porter and Anita Price. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday at 11 am (in-state at 10 am) at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy, Westland, MI 48185. Visitation Sunday from 2-8...

Norma D. Carey

Norma D. Carey

Jun 24, 2015

Norma D. Carey Age 84, June 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Marlin Carey. Mother of the late Marla Carey-Pendell and Nancy Schummer. Dear grandmother of Kurt (Sarah) Marlin and Stephanie Schummer. Adoring great-grandmother of Kenzie. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 2 - 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2...

Beryl J. Javery

Beryl J. Javery

Jun 24, 2015

Beryl Jeannette Javery, Age 68, June 24, 2015 of Southgate and Livonia. Beloved daughter of the late Milton H. Javery, Sr. and Irene E. Javery. Beloved sister of Milton H. Javery, Jr. and Steven M. Javery. Beloved sister-in-law of Barbara Javery. Also survived by nieces; Kim and Cynthia. Beryl worked as an Executive Secretary and Office manager for Detroit Renaissance...

Cynthia Joyce Brandon

Cynthia Joyce Brandon

Jun 21, 2015

Cynthia Joyce Brandon, Age 72, June 21 2015 of Brighton and Farmington. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Jill (Tyrus) Fox and the late David. Grandmother of Benjamin Fox and Joshua Brandon. Daughter of Burl Bowen. (A WWII Veteran). Cynthia worked as a Dental Hygenist Dr.Andrew Soften prior to that, she worked for Dr. Gerald Laker for...

Mary K. Waters

Mary K. Waters

Jun 20, 2015

Mary K. Waters Age 76, June 20, 2015. Beloved wife of George L. Loving mother of Lynn and Brian Waters. Also survived by cousins; Jean, June, Jan and Jack. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday, June 30, 2015, from 11 a.m. until Memorial Service at 12 Noon. Please share a memory of...

Helen Oberc

Helen Oberc

Jun 20, 2015

Oberc, Helen, Age 101, June 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frank, Sr. Loving mother of Frank Jr. (Maureen), and Katherine. Dear sister of Michelina Pelc. Grandmother of Sean and Colleen. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 3-9pm with a Rosary at 7pm. Instate at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington...

Helen Dickmann

Helen Dickmann

Jun 17, 2015

Dickmann, Helen Olivia, Age 89, Went to be with the Lord June 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Burnell. Loving mother of Keith (Sandi), Sharon (Robert) Dey, Barbara (Thomas) Hagan, Lyn (William) Englund and Kurt (Mary). Grandmother of Jeffrey, Michael, Melinda, Jaclyn, Kelly, Joseph, Steven, Michael and Alexander. Great grandmother of Arden, Cayden, Calder and Jonathan. Sister of Verna...

Mafalda "Yola" Gilbertson

Mafalda "Yola" Gilbertson

Jun 17, 2015

Mafalda "Yola" Gilbertson Age 84, June 17, 2015. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Brian (Suzanne) and Richard (Annemarie). Dear grandmother of Emily, Nancy, Richie (Tracy) and Lisa (Chadd) Neale. Dear sister of Tomasina Cingolani, Mildred Secan and the late Carmela Soranno. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...

Suzanne Andres

Suzanne Andres

Jun 17, 2015

Suzanne Croll Andres, Age 83, Went to be with the Lord June 17, 2015. Beloved wife of Abram. Loving mother of John (Dawn), Tom (Linda) and Jim Croll, Nancy Johnson and Katy (Darrell) Reynolds. Dear step-mother of Karen (Emmett) Holmes, Joyce Savage, Gordon (Michelle) Andres, Dorothy (George) Holmes and Cindy (Carl) Seguin. Dear grandmother of 29 and great grandmother of...

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