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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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Sandra J. Przytulski

Sandra J. Przytulski

Apr 26, 2014

Sandy J. Przytulski Age 58, April 26, 2014. Beloved sister of Joe (Rena), Christine (Frank) Lanivich, Rick (Audrey) and John (Mary Ann). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday 1 - 9 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:45 p.m. Instate at St. Michael Catholic Church,...

Joan Elizabeth Lightner

Joan Elizabeth Lightner

Apr 25, 2014

Joan E. Lightner Age 61. April 25, 2014 Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Bobby and Lenny. Dear grandmother of Kimmy and Taylor. Sister of Diann (Mike) Kaza. Also survived by amazing friend Val Sturgil. Dear aunt of Cathy Jacobs and Michele Kaza. Also survived by Aunt Ginny. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Barbara J. Filar

Barbara J. Filar

Apr 25, 2014

Barbara J. Filar Died April 25, 2014, age 72. Born Barbara Jane Szymanski on July 28, 1941. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Filar. Dear mother to Tracey (John) and Adam. Proud grandmother to Justin and Abigail. Loving sister to Tim (Georgia). Also survived by a niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. A private Celebration of Life Event...

Olive A. Young

Olive A. Young

Apr 24, 2014

Olive A. Young Age 98, April 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Donald R., James and Richard Young and the late Barbara L. Hall. Loving mother-in-law of Elaine, Charlene, Catherine and Doreen Young and the late Richard Hall. Dear grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 19. Sister of Hazel Pickles, Robert and Eldon Avery...

Lillian Dorothy Verbanac

Lillian Dorothy Verbanac

Apr 24, 2014

Lillian D. Verbanac, Age 80, April 24, 2014. Beloved sister of Shirley Andrews and Michael J. Verbanac. Dear aunt of Michael A. Verbanac. Also survived by special friends Linda Molnar and Beth Bembeneck and kind hearted caregivers from Home Instead Senior Care. A Memorial Service will be held at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi, Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11...

Robert Walkowiak

Robert Walkowiak

Apr 23, 2014

Dr. Robert G. Walkowiak, Sr. and Mary Jane (Millard) Formerly of Detroit and Rochester, Bob passed away at age 93 on April 23, 2014. He graduated from Wayne University (now Wayne State University) in 1941 and from Wayne University School of Medicine in 1944. He served in the Navy during World War II as a physician aboard the U.S.S. Topeka....

Walter Lipinski

Walter Lipinski

Apr 23, 2014

Walter Lipinski Age 90, April 23, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Eleanore. Loving father of Stephen (Paula), Robert (June), Cathy (Doug) Lovett, Janice (Paul) Davis and the late Michael (Stephanie). Dear grandfather of Dan and Chris, Brandy and Amanda, Lisa, Carrie and Steve, Brian, Dawn and Nicole, Todd and Jill, Tracy, Shawn and Emily. Longtime companion of Delores Dangler....

Ralph D. Leitch

Ralph D. Leitch

Apr 21, 2014

Ralph D. Leitch Age 90, April 21, 2014. Beloved husband of Alza. Loving father of Kenneth (Nancy) Leitch. Dear grandfather of Bradley and Matthew. A Committal Service will be held at 11:30 AM on May 1, 2014 at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association. Please share a memory of Ralph...

Mary C. Tubbs

Mary C. Tubbs

Apr 21, 2014

Mary Christine Tubbs Age 76, April 21, 2014 Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mother of Laura (Darrell) DuBay, Emily (Ryan) Scherz and the late Michael Tubbs. Dear grandmother of Bianca, Jesse, Allise, Joshua, Aaron, Elijah and Lucy. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and Thursday from 10:00 AM until time...

Barbara Jean Mayotte

Barbara Jean Mayotte

Apr 21, 2014

Barbara Jean Mayotte Age 86, April 21, 2014 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Russell J. Loving mother of Joanne, Michael (Patrice) and the late David and Ronald. Dear sister of Neil Prince. Dear grandmother of Alexi, Nikolai and Joshua. Great grandmother of Katie and Isabella. Memorial gathering Saturday from 2 to 8 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris...

Emily E. Kean

Emily E. Kean

Apr 21, 2014

Emily E. Kean Age 84, April 21, 2014 Beloved wife of the late Dennis. Loving mother of Kathleen Kirchoff, Michael Kean and Robert (Andrea) Kean. Dear grandmother of Lauren, Bryan, Stacie, Kyle, Eric, Julia, Teagan, Jennifer, Stephanie, Sherilyn, Lindsey, Sarah, Catherine and Jessica. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday from 2 -...

Charles R. Peer

Charles R. Peer

Apr 20, 2014

Charles R. "Chuck" Peer Age 71, April 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Rosalie. Loving father of Tracey (Jim) Schiller and Jeffrey (Andrea). Dear grandfather of Nicholas, Joshua and Gianna. Dear brother of Robert (Lucy), Sam, Richard (Charlotte) Peer, Joyel Duvall and the late Gerald (Patricia) and Ted (Barbara). Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Service at the...

Barbara A. Kaufmann

Barbara A. Kaufmann

Apr 20, 2014

Barbara Ann Kaufmann Age 60, April 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Arthur. Loving mother of Shellie (Neil) Lewis, Rebecca (Berley) Deslippe-Shea and Renae Martin. Dearest daughter of John and Marlis Brady. Grandmother of Damon, Jack, Brendin, Ellablue, Alivia, Evey, Matilda, Nathan and Sebastian. Sister of Joann, Dianna (Jim), Dorinda (Michael) and the late John (Shelley). Stepmother of Katie and Carrie...

Sandra Jean Marcellus

Sandra Jean Marcellus

Apr 17, 2014

Sandra Jean Marcellus Age 73, April 17, 2014 of Southfield. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Thomas (Shelley) Courter, Kathrine (Matthew) Rush, Dawn (Robert) Gasorski, Kristine (Ken) Waechter, Christopher (Diana) Courter and Erik (Leslie) Courter. Grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Dear sister of Wayne (Wanda) Kaiser. Memorial gathering Monday from 2 pm until time of Service at 7 pm at...

Fernon P. Feenstra

Fernon P. Feenstra

Apr 16, 2014

Fernon P. Feenstra Age 78, died peacefully April 16, 2014. After a long courageous fight with cancer, Fernon passed away surrounded by family early afternoon April 16th. He was born and raised in the Grand Haven area of west Michigan. Fernon joined the US Navy and fought in the Korean War, serving on the USS Floyd B. Parks. Attended Western...

Geraldine A. Harris

Geraldine A. Harris

Apr 12, 2014

Geraldine A. Harris, Age 79, April 12, 2014 of Livonia. Loving mother of Richard. Dear sister of Victor (Linda) Soltis and the late George Soltis. Private family services will be held. Arrangements by R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Garden City. Please share a memory of Geraldine with her family by signing her guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris...

Joyce L. Toth

Joyce L. Toth

Apr 8, 2014

Joyce L. Toth (nee Axford) Age 83, April 8, 2014. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late John Toth. Loving mother of John (Lorie) Toth and Christina (Mark) Rearick. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Jon and Aaron, Rachel and Nathan. Joyce and John were Garden City residents for many years. Joyce graduated from Sparta High School in 1949 with Valedictorian...

Josephine Cicirelli

Josephine Cicirelli

Apr 3, 2014

Josephine Cicirelli, age 87, April 3, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Angelena Cicirelli. Dearest sister of Carmella (Connie) and Michael (Louise) Cicirelli and the late Mary, Geneva Jane, Nicholas (Patricia), Joseph Jr. (Lillian) Cicirelli, Lucille (Ronald) Zaborowski and Laura (Richard) Przybylski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Josephine was born in Detroit. She worked for...

Betty Fay Swain

Betty Fay Swain

Apr 2, 2014

Betty F. Swain Age 71, April 2, 2014. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Bob (Terri) and Debbra Swain, Dawn (Ken) Huntoon and the late Angie and Willie Swain. Dear sister of Jim (Mary) Owens. Also survived by many grandchildren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Saturday from 12 p.m. until...

Susanne M. Grazal

Susanne M. Grazal

Apr 1, 2014

Susanne Michelle Grazal, Age 53, April 1, 2014 of Plymouth. Beloved mother of Nicholas and Alexandra. Loving daughter of Karen Chandler and the late Paul Allen. Dear sister of Leslie (Anthony) Jaworowski and Paul Allen Jr. Loving aunt of Anthony Jaworowski Jr., Rachael Allen, Joshua Jaworowski and Ethan Jaworowski. There will be a memorial gathering Saturday from 10 am until...

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