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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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Grace L. Hunter
Feb 9, 2014
Grace Hunter Age 82, February 9, 2014. Beloved wife of 57 years of the late Robert Hunter. Loving mother of Deborah Davidson, Diane Klinger, Robert, Richard, Brigette (Dane) Loughrige and the late John and Buddy. Dear grandmother of 20, great grandmother of 29 and great great grandmother of 7. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service...
Leonard J. Hitz
Feb 9, 2014
Leonard J. Hitz Age 88 of Farmington Hills passed away peacefully the 9th of February surrounded by his family. He was reunited in Heaven with his wife Audrey and daughter Patricia. Leonard was born in Kouts, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Finance after serving in the Army Air Corp during the Second World War. On...
Bobbylou A. Hinchman
Feb 8, 2014
Bobbylou Hinchman, Age 82, February 8, 2014 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Donovan. Loving mother of David (Lisa), Jeff (Jasmine) and Timothy (Leeann). 6 Grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-8 PM in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and Friday from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM at St. John Episcopal...
Steven W. Druc
Feb 8, 2014
Steven W. Druc, Age 68 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Dear father of Karen McDowell, Pam Druc and Paul Druc. 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great grandson. Visitation Monday 2 to 8 PM with services at 6 PM in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Please sign the online guestbook at www.harrislivonia@att.net. Funeral Home: R.G. &...
Frances L. Roy
Feb 8, 2014
Frances Laura Roy Age 92, February 8, 2014 Beloved mom of Robert (Beth) Roy, Barbara Roy, Debra Linford, Susan (Jeff) Fogo and Stephen (Kris) Roy. Grandma of Nicole (Patrick) Dobson, Alecia (John) Lazzeri, Aimee Bruckner, Ian Roy, Courtney (Justin) Bragg, Emily Linford, Jacob Roy, Bailey Fogo, Samantha Roy and Blake Fogo. Great-Grandma of Jordan Lazzeri and Cole Dobson. Preceded in...
Eleanor M. Kelson
Feb 7, 2014
Eleanor M. Kelson, 93 of Northville, February 7, 2014. Dear Aunt of Gail Bernstein, Sharon Miller and Donna Meyers. Sister of the late Dorothy Tomialis and Phyllis Kelson. Instate Saturday 9:00 AM at St. Aidan's Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia until time of service at 9:30. Please share a memory of Eleanor by signing her guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G. &...
Helen J. Ward
Feb 6, 2014
Helen J. Ward, age 94, February 6, 2014 of Westland. Beloved mother of Robert Ward and Carol Ward. Dear grandmother of Tracey Ward, Todd Ward, Robert Ward and Kimberly Beckwith and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation, Monday from 1 PM until the time of the service at 7 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Michigan....
Carol A. Zywica
Feb 5, 2014
Carol A. Zywica Age 68, February 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Zywica. Loving mother of John and Mark Forrester. Stepmother of Daniel, Jimmy and Debra Zywica and Dawn Hendrick. Grandmother of John Jr., Crystal, Jeremy, Alissa, Melissa, Jimmy, Mark, Jennifer, Britney, Rachel and Taylor. Great grandmother of John III, Mya and many more. Visitation at the R.G....
Margaret E. Kumor
Feb 4, 2014
Margaret E. Kumor Age 90, February 4, 2014 Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday from 2-8 p.m. Instate at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 10 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to Angela Hospice or Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church....
Shirley B. Mcbride
Feb 3, 2014
Shirley B. McBride Age 83, February 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late John "Bud" McBride. Loving mother of the late Byrum. Mother-in-law of Patricia. Grandmother of Rebecca and Clare. Stepmother of Larry (Patricia) McBride and Gaye (Vern) Nelson. Aunt of George (Kathleen) Bolton and Pamela Heming. Shirley worked at their family business, Hope's Fish and Chips Restaurant, for many...
Patrick J. Tuggle
Jan 29, 2014
Patrick Joel Tuggle, Age 48, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29, 2014. Beloved son of Carol (Harold) Milner and the late Pete Tuggle. Dear brother of Sandra (Jerry) Ahmet, Pamela (Michael) Kozel and Lori Raymond. Loving uncle to Jerry (Kerri), Joe (Tara), Corey, Shawn, Bonnie, Caleb, McKenzie, Griffin, Lauren and Sophia. Funeral Service 11:00 AM...
Gerald W. Kowalewski
Jan 28, 2014
Gerald W. Kowalewski age 76, January 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of David (Michelle), Alan (Shelley), the late Ray, Lucinda (Paul) Santer, Alison (Kenny) Wright, Jerrod (MaryEllen), and Hilary (John) Borowicz. Dear grandfather of Kyle, Zachary, Spencer, Marshall, Allison, Zachary, Kenny, Amelia, Silvie, John-John, Alexander, and Jake. Brother of Evelyn Johnson and Delphine Boc. Visitation...
Dorothy Grahl
Jan 26, 2014
Dorothy Marie Grahl, Age 70, January 26, 2014. Beloved wife of Herbert. Loving mother of Timothy (Nancy) and John (Diane). Dear grandmother of Miles, Jomarie, Max, Autumn, Liam and Violet. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Tuesday 2-9pm. Funeral service Wednesday at 11:00am. Memorial donations may be directed to Alzheimer's Association Please sign...
Beatrice H. Taylor
Jan 22, 2014
Beatrice H. Taylor, Age 92, January 22, 2014. Beloved wife of the late G. Manson Taylor. Loving mother of Terry (Darlene), Jan (James) Baty and Dale (Mary Taksony). Dear grandmother of Jenny, Jeff, Robert, Jackie, Lori, Katie, Kari and the late Sara Jo. Great grandmother of Sadie, Nathan, Brady, Carson, Graham, Cassie, Addison, Claire, Celeste, Fiona and Jaxon. Dear aunt...
Debbie M. Derewitz
Jan 21, 2014
Debbie Marie Derewitz Age 53, January 21, 2014. Beloved mother of Alan and the late Amy. Dear daughter of Rose and the late Thomas Young. Dear sister of Sue Mockeridge, Sharyl Billington, Michael Young, Jennie Capman, Thomas Young, Rose Mason and William Young Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturaday from 1 p.m....
Esther Bergin Fuller
Jan 20, 2014
Esther Bergin Fuller Age 82, January 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William Bergin and Daniel Fuller. Loving mother of Michael (Rose), Philip (Barbara) and Ann (Michael) Tavares. Dear grandmother of Toni, Debbie, Shanna, Joe and Rose. Great grandmother of Amanda, Alaina and Riley. Also survived by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R....
Newell F. Bentley
Jan 19, 2014
Newell Francis Bentley Jr., age 74, a 46 year resident of Livonia, Michigan passed away on Jaunary 19, 2014. Newell was born on April 6, 1939 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Newell and Jane (Rose) Bentley. He married Margaret Sweeney on July 13, 1968 at St. Clement Catholic Church in Romeo, Michigan. Newell (Beve, Francis, Bevo) loved playing with...
Agnes Caie
Jan 18, 2014
Agnes "Betty" Caie, Age 93, January 18, 2014. Beloved companion of the late Reuben "Duz" Kananen. Loving mother of James (Carol) and William Caie, Patricia (James) Bradford and Janice (John Lawrence) Caie-Lawrence. Grandmother of Jennifer, Andrea, Jason and Scott, Michelle, Kristen and Lisa, Jimmy and Katie, Sean and Ian. Great grandmother of 6. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R....
Virginia Ruggirello
Jan 16, 2014
Virginia "Zina" Ruggirello Age 95, January 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of John (Chris) and the late Paul J. Ruggirello. Dear grandmother of Virginia, Joseph (Mari), Teresa, Rebecca, Elizabeth (Glyn), Kristin and Arianna. Great grandmother of 14. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday from 2 - 8...
Stacia Artushin
Jan 16, 2014
Stacia Artushin Age 63, January 17, 2014. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James (Stephanie), Michelle (Eric) and David (Heather) Artushin. Dearest daughter of the late Stephanie Wade. Also survived by 1 brother and 4 sisters. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, Friday at 10:30 a.m. Please share a...
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