Obituaries

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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James A. Wilson

James A. Wilson

Jul 21, 2014

James Allen Wilson Age 77, July 21, 2014, formerly of Livonia. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen for 54 years. Loving father of James II and Christine (James) Schafer. Dear grandfather of Jimmy (Holly), J.W., Shannon and Jena. Great-grandfather of Daxton, Peyton and Sadie. Jim is a retired plumber with the Plumbers Local #98, member for 51 years. Visitation at the...

Richard L. Gardner

Richard L. Gardner

Jul 17, 2014

Richard L. Gardner "Dick" Age 82, July 17, 2014. Beloved husband of 61 years of Carol. Loving father of Deborah (Robert) Vargo, Dawn (John) O'Donnell and Diane Godziszewski. Dear grandfather of Dave (Cindy) and Amy (Todd), Brian and Steven, Jillian, Alex and Samantha. Great grandfather of Brendyn, Ethan, Lily and Colton. Brother of Iris Cole and the late Lyndell and...

Christopher John Earl

Christopher John Earl

Jul 14, 2014

Christopher John Earl, age 41, July 14, 2014, of Livonia (formerly of Toledo, Ohio). Beloved husband of Nicole Collins. Best dad of Eve. Dear son of Gary and Janet. Brother of Gary (Lisa). Grandson of Catherine Earl and Donna Lepiarz. Son-in-law of Gary and Diane Hague. Brother-in-law of Michelle (Dave) Press, Allen (Cathi) Hague and Cheri (Thom Thompson) Knox. Also...

Michael William Bergin

Michael William Bergin

Jul 12, 2014

Michael William Bergin, Age 61, July 12, 2014, of Livonia. Beloved life partner of Rose Evans. Loving father of Shanna Kay Bergin. Dear brother of Phil (Barb) Bergin and Ann (Michael) Tavares. Funeral service Thursday, 11 a.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. Michael's family suggests donations to Karmanos...

Hershall Thomas Barnes

Hershall Thomas Barnes

Jul 8, 2014

Barnes, Hershall. Age 82. Beloved husband of the late JoAnn. Father of Jeff. He was a volunteer in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Funeral services will be private. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services 15451 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI US 48154

Anita C. Gronas

Anita C. Gronas

Jul 8, 2014

Anita (Kay) Gronas, July 8, 2014. Loving mother of Debbie (Michael) Dombrowski, Greg (Shawn) and the late Linda Bearden. Grandmother of Jessica, Dakota, Rachel, Ashley and Trenton. Sister of Neva Tait, Barbara Hill, Linda Trojack and the late Bobby Mills, Buster Mills & Claggett Mills. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd.. Garden City Friday...

Helen B. Difloe

Helen B. Difloe

Jul 4, 2014

Helen Bernice. Difloe, age 91, July 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Benedict. Loving mother of Edward III (Jan), Christopher (Judy), William and the late Maryann. Grandmother of 7, Great Grandmother of 8. Helen was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 2-8p.m., rosary...

George Macritchie

George Macritchie

Jul 2, 2014

George D. MacRitchie Age 54, died suddenly July 2, 2014. Beloved son of Annie and the late Norman MacRitchie. Dear brother of Christine (John) Frith, Norman (Linda) MacRitchie and Sandra (Harrie) den Boer. Also survived by 9 nieces and nephews. George worked for many years at U.S. Steel. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Carlena R. Taylor

Carlena R. Taylor

Jul 1, 2014

Carlena Rose Taylor Passed away unexpectedly July 1, 2014 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Linda Taylor, Dawne Sawle (John) and Susan Taylor. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Matthew, Jeremy and Stephen. Dear sister of John Jones (Eileen) and Aunt of Keith, Brandon and Christopher. Funeral Service Saturday, July 5 at the R.G....

Donna Maxine Mahoian

Donna Maxine Mahoian

Jun 29, 2014

Mahoian, Donna Maxine Age 59. Beloved wife and best friend of Kenneth Lipan for 24 years. Donna passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 after a 2 ½ year battle with ovarian cancer. Sister-in-law of John (Cheryl) and Tom (Kathryn). Aunt of Ryan, Andrea, Amy (Chris) and Michael. She will also be missed by Tiny, her dog of 18 years. Funeral...

Shirley F. Oberti

Shirley F. Oberti

Jun 29, 2014

Shirley Frances Oberti Age 84, June 29, 2014. Beloved wife of Lawrence of 64 years. Loving mother of Lawrence, Jr. (Anna), Rebecca (Mike Schmidt) Million and Rehne (Steven) Myers. Dear grandmother of Claudia, Marco, Thomas, Donald, James, Nicole and Nathan. Great-grandmother of 13. Sister of Joyce (George) Morary. No service planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be directed to...

James R. Holliday

James R. Holliday

Jun 23, 2014

James Robert Holliday, Age 76, June 23, 2014 Beloved son of the late Samuel and Clara Holliday. Dear brother of Burton (Ann) Holliday, Virginia (Barret) Broad and the late Allen, Bernice, Samuel, Gilbert and Nancy. Visitation Saturday 5-9 PM and Sunday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia....

Edward Borawski

Edward Borawski

Jun 21, 2014

Edward Borawski, 95, entered eternal life on 21, June, 2014 at Waltonwood Senior Living in Canton Michigan. He was born on July, 8, 1918 in Hamtramck, Michigan to John and Veronica (Mieczkowski) Borawski Ed grew up during the Great Depression, served in the 186th Infantry during World War II and returned to marry the love of his life - Anna...

Sean M. Sciatto

Sean M. Sciatto

Jun 20, 2014

Sean M. Sciatto Age 47, June 20, 2014, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Melissa, Loving father of Thomas and Jessica. Dearest son of Frank Sciatto and Anita Sciatto. Brother of Brian, Cindy, Frank, Scott and Mark. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City,...

Virlene I. Beck

Virlene I. Beck

Jun 19, 2014

Virlene I. Beck Age 79, June 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dean. Loving mother of Anita L.(Thomas) Hill and Deanna Beck. Sister of Carrol (the late Bonnie) Freitag and Leon (Cathy) Freitag. Also survived by numerous Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Tuesday 2 pm . Visitation...

Irene D. Masters

Irene D. Masters

Jun 18, 2014

Irene D. Masters Age 79, June 17, 2014. Irene Doris Masters was born on Oct 1 1934 to Margret and Fredrich Fielhauer in New Boston Mi. There was 13 children in her family. She was the second youngest. At the age of 14 she lost her dad in death. Her mother sold the farm and moved to Dearborn Township. At...

Justin Allan Kerns

Justin Allan Kerns

Jun 14, 2014

Justin A. Kerns Age 29, June 14, 2014. Beloved son of Gary and Pamela. Loving brother of Jennifer (Kirk) Mann. Dearest uncle of Abigail. Grandson of James and the late Jean Whitaker and Stanley and Betty Kerns. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd.,...

Donna P. Clement

Donna P. Clement

Jun 12, 2014

Donna Patricia Clement (nee Mouland) Age 63, June 12, 2014. Beloved wife of James, Jr. Loving mom of James III and Christina (Terry) McIntire. Dear grandma of Devin, Tyler and Eli. Dearest daughter of Eugene and Agnes Mouland. Sister of Diana (Daniel) Shinske, Darlene (Kris) Katuzin and Eugene (Sandy) Mouland. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service...

Robert H. Kelley, Jr.

Robert H. Kelley, Jr.

Jun 11, 2014

Robert H. Kelley, Jr., Age 78, June 11, 2014, formerly of Garden City. Loving father of Linda Rene (Eddy) Inman, Robert Dean (Cindy) Kelley, Roger Allen (Vicky) Kelley, and Randall Kevin Kelley. Dear brother of Jimmy, Dave, Billie Marik & Judy. Also survived by many grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren. Visitation Monday from 3-8 pm at the R.G. &...

Raymond E. Stoney

Raymond E. Stoney

Jun 11, 2014

Raymond E. Stoney Age 90, June 11, 2014. Survived by his wife of 64 years; Alberta, his children; Gail (Gary) Viecelli, Ray (Donna), Matt (Susan), Ann (Mike) Ramsey, Lynn (Tim) Solack and Elaine (Bob) Buckley. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ray is pre-deceased by his parents and his brother, Jack. Instate at St. Aidan Catholic Church,...

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