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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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Alphonse Morawski

Alphonse Morawski

Nov 23, 2014

Alphonse Morawski, age 80, November 23, 2014, of Westland. Dear brother of Joseph, Lucille Boykin, Eleanore "Dene" Locke and Raymond. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 9:30am (instate at 8:30am) at St. Richard Catholic Church, 35637 Cherry Hill, Westland. His family suggests donations to the church. Arrangements by the...

Lelia M. Pirronello

Lelia M. Pirronello

Nov 22, 2014

Loving mother of Joseph (Jean), Louis (Denise), Donald and Doreen. Dear grandmother to 12. Great grandmother to 12. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 2-9PM with a Rosary at 7PM. Funeral mass Wednesday 10:30 at St. Edith Catholic Church 15089 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice or Livonia...

Eugene Schema

Eugene Schema

Nov 22, 2014

Eugene Schema, Age 86, November 22, 2014. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn Schema. Loving father of Sheri (Scott) Wiley, Kim (Keith) Criner and the late Ted (Sandy Evans) & Dan (Sally Evans). Dear grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Alberta Sadowski & Leroy (Cecily) Schema. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden...

Jeanette U. Alder

Jeanette U. Alder

Nov 22, 2014

Jeanette Ulrich Alder Age 93, died on November 22, 2014, in Livonia, Michigan. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she earned degrees at Towson State and Columbia University. Her career as an educator spanned over four decades with the Weehawken (N.J.) public schools, where she served as classroom teacher, supervisor of elementary education, and elementary school principal. The latter years of her...

Joanne Rosine Sharp

Joanne Rosine Sharp

Nov 17, 2014

Joanne Sharp Age 86 passed away peacefully November 17, 2014. Loving mother of Gary (Cathy). Beloved grandmother to Staci Mari (Andrew) Starck. Preceded in death by her sister Marilyn Burdick (Lewis) of Vermont. A boating enthusiast for many years, and longtime member of the Power Squadron and Yachtswomen. A retiree of Michigan Bell. She also volunteered at the Redford twp....

Richard Louis Zapinski

Richard Louis Zapinski

Nov 17, 2014

Richard Louis Zapinski, age 78, November 17, 2014, of Livonia. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Sharon (Dave) D'Ortenzio, Linda (Joe) Smith, Sandra Suer, the late Jim Zapinski, and Ken (Lisa) Zapinski. Dear grandfather of Mark, Monica, Nicholas, Sophie, Jessica, Lorynn and Katelyn; and great grandfather of Aleigha and Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

David B. Epley

David B. Epley

Nov 16, 2014

David B. Epley, born in Hanson, KY, November 3, 1922, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 16, 2014, at his home in The Villages, FL. He is survived by his cherished children Anna Speck, Jan (Tom) Mattson, Cynthia (Doug) Bingham, Laura (Ken) Avis, and David (Karen) Epley; beloved grandchildren Nicole (Christian)...

Terese A. Meyer

Terese A. Meyer

Nov 15, 2014

Terese A. Meyer Age 84, November 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles Meyer. Loving mother of the late Brendan Meyer. Dear sister of Mary T. Hanbury. Dearest aunt of Jaime, Mary, Kevin, Michael and Ellen. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Tuesday 2-8 pm with Scripture service at 7 pm. Instate...

Margaret Lorraine Godfrey

Margaret Lorraine Godfrey

Nov 15, 2014

Lorraine Godfrey Age 70, November 15, 2014 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Kim (Shannon Abela)Godfrey and Kurt (Lauren Keating)Godfrey. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and a dear friend to many. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 2-9 pm with Rosary at 7 pm. Instate...

Wallace J. Doan

Wallace J. Doan

Nov 15, 2014

Wallace J. Doan, Jr., Age 96, November 15, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Cheryl Ann LaPay (the late Roger), Karen (Gary) Schwartz. Dear grandfather of Ryan (Shannon) LaPay, Stacey Olson (Derrick), Justin Schwartz and Shannon Schwartz. Great grandchildren; Regan and Stella. Dear brother of Conrad and Walter. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11-1 pm...

Margaret Alice Catallo

Margaret Alice Catallo

Nov 14, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother to Albert Lee (Julie), Thomas Dale (Pauline), and Cathy Christine Catallo (Mark McAlpine). Grandmother to Darren (Casey), Heather, Kevin (Alexandra), and Katie Catallo (Markus Bauman). Great grandmother of 5. A memorial contribution may be directed to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Daniel Wayne Mcmillan

Daniel Wayne Mcmillan

Nov 14, 2014

Daniel Wayne McMillan, age 28, November 14, 2014, of Garden City. Loving son of Bobbie Linder. Dear father of Serena, Daniel Jr., Danielle and Dana. Dear brother of Kristi Linder and Michael Linder. Grandson of Gloria Linder. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Donald McMillan and brother Donald Linder. Visitation Thursday from 1pm until the service at 6pm...

Theodore "Ted" Jackson

Theodore "Ted" Jackson

Nov 13, 2014

Theodore "Ted" Jackson, age 72, November 13, 2014, of Westland. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Wendy (John) Sutton, Dawn (Patrick) Bartrum, Deanna (Ron) King and Cindy (Frank) Ferrell. Dear brother of William (Mary) Jackman. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service Sunday at 4pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd.,...

Robert B. Martens

Robert B. Martens

Nov 12, 2014

Robert B. Martens Age 81 Longtime resident of Livonia, Died suddenly November 12, 2014 Beloved husband of Margot. Loving father of Rick (Jody), Cindy (Joe) McCollough, Tim, Karen (Ian) McKersie. Grandfather to Michael (Tracie) McCollough, Ryan (Sarah) McCollough, Trevor and Zach McKersie. Great Grandfather to Jase McCollough. Robert was very active and dearly loved. He was a member of Local...

Irena Laurus

Irena Laurus

Nov 11, 2014

Irena Laurus Age 94, November 11, 2014. Beloved mother of Victor(Eleanora). Dear grandmother of Vitas (Ruth) Laurus, Marija (Peter) Schmidt and Bernard (Kathy) Laurus. Dear great grandmother of 5. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday 1 - 9 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Instate at Divine Providence Catholic Church,...

William L. Beard

William L. Beard

Nov 11, 2014

William L. Beard Age 57, November 11, 2014. Beloved husband of Cindy. Loving father of Jim and Brian. Dear brother of Kathy Isakoff, Jeff Beard, Rebecca DeWulf, Dennis and Steve Bertrand. Also survived by many loving family members, friends and his loving animals, Buddy and Nicky. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday...

Jeffrey Joseph Tumidanski

Jeffrey Joseph Tumidanski

Nov 8, 2014

Jeffrey Joseph Tumidanski Age 48, November 8, 2014. Beloved son of Daniel and Mary. Loving brother of Teresa (Brian) Tabel and the late Steven. Proud uncle of Kara and Kelly. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday 1...

James J. Marietti

James J. Marietti

Nov 6, 2014

James (Jim) Marietti 71, of Livonia, former resident of Dearborn, died peacefully on November 6, 2014. Jim was a beloved husband, generous dad of eight, devoted grandpa of ten and anticipating the eleventh. Jim is also survived by four siblings as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Jim was son of the late Peter and Clara Marietti and brother...

Michael John Lalonde

Michael John Lalonde

Nov 3, 2014

Michael John LaLonde, age 25, November 3, 2014, of Livonia. Beloved son of Jeffrey LaLonde and Kimberly Pawczuk. Loving brother of Celeste and step-brother of Sydney and Chase. Dear grandson of Marrian and Irving LaLonde, Sr. Nephew of Charles, Irving Jr., and Suzanne. Funeral service Friday at 11am at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden...

Edna Marie Cannizzaro

Edna Marie Cannizzaro

Nov 1, 2014

Edna Marie Cannizzaro Age 106, passed away November 1, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Mary Capoferi, Yolanda Fenech, Joseph and Frank "Chick" Cannizzaro and Sylvia Ebens. Dear sister of William Pirronello. Edna is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 17 great, great grandchildren. Edna retired from Micromatic Hone Co. and was a...

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