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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Elijah Parks, Jr.

Elijah Parks, Jr.

Dec 27, 2012

Elijah Parks, Jr., December 27, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved husband of the late Minnie. Loving father of Pat Alvarado and Bev (Bill) Torni. Dear Grandfather of Joe (Michelle) Alvarado, the late Ruben Alvarado, Billy (Erica) Torni, Tracy (George) Gaudenzi. Great-grandfather of Alex & Tia Alvarado and Jenna, Lucas & Savanna Torni. He was a navy veteran of WWII serving...

Ruth Irene Larue

Ruth Irene Larue

Dec 26, 2012

Ruth Irene LaRue Age 83, December 26, 2012. Loving wife of Kenneth. Beloved mother of Toni and Victoria Bamberger, Teresa Little and Marsha Hunt. Dear grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 26 and great-great grandmother of 2. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1...

Elfriede J. Banks

Elfriede J. Banks

Dec 24, 2012

Elfriede J. Banks Age 87, December 24, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Darwin. Dear mother of Dr. Hermann Banks and wife Mary. Dear cousin of Virginia Heil. Also survived by many dear friends and family members in the United States, Canada and Germany. Elfriede was a concert pianist who taught piano lessons for many years. Visitation at the R.G....

David M. Nichols

David M. Nichols

Dec 23, 2012

David M. Nichols Age 69, December 23, 2012. Loving husband of Scotti Nichols. Father of David Patrick and Grandfather of Brenna Leigh. Dear brother of Shirley Murry. Loving son of Merle Mitchell and E. Loretta, both departed. He is also survived by his devoted dog Bosco. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd. , Livonia...

Cyril J. Therrian

Cyril J. Therrian

Dec 21, 2012

Cyril Therrian, age 75, December 21, 2012, of Livonia. Beloved husband of the late Roberta. Loving father of Debra (Duane) Fuller, James Therrian, Rita (the late Brian) Hensel and Pam (Craig) Esler. Dear brother of Walt (the late Barbara) Therrian. Dear grandfather of Nathan (Courtney) Taylor, Ryan (Dessie) Taylor, Eric Hensel, Andrew Wilson, Alan Hensel, Amanda Esler, and Justin Esler....

Gerald F. Wilke

Gerald F. Wilke

Dec 21, 2012

Gerald W. Wilke, Age 70, December 21, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Robbin. Loving father of Jeff (Janna) and Karen (Paul) Person. Brother of Sylvia (Jerome) Ladach and Gloria (Don) Cowan. Grandfather of 4. Funeral service Monday 11:00 am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Sunday from 2-9 pm. Please...

Kathryn Manofsky

Kathryn Manofsky

Dec 20, 2012

Kathryn "Kay" Manofsky Age 94, of Southfield (formerly of Detroit) passed away December 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Albert E. Loving mother of Jerome (Marie B.) of Warren, MI; Anne Marie (Lawrence E.) Swartwood of Calabasas, CA; Janet E. (Grant C.) Chapman of Enon, OH and Cheryl Ann (the late Michael A.) Nael of Whitmore Lake, MI. Dear...

Maureen A. Fegan

Maureen A. Fegan

Dec 20, 2012

Maureen Anne Fegan Age 80, December 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Jack Fegan. Loving mother of Lynn (Mike) Smith, Kathleen (Darel) Stevens, Daniel Fegan and Kelly (Mike) Adams. Dear grandmother of Adam, Kellan, Colin, Ian, Liam, Beck and Chad. Great-grandmother of Kian. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Monday 10...

Jace Allen Crysler

Jace Allen Crysler

Dec 20, 2012

Jace Allen Crysler Went to be with the Lord December 20, 2012. Beloved son of Joshua Crysler and Kendra LaClear. Brother of Jayden Gallion. Grandson of Bridgett Crysler, Sherri and Daniel Coffey. Also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 2 p.m. until...

Bernita Bobo

Bernita Bobo

Dec 20, 2012

Bernita Bobo Age 60, December 20, 2012. Loving mother of Ronald (Denise), Belinda Bobo and Edward Bobo. Grandmother of Antonio, Destiny, Christopher, Emon, Ronald Jr., Desmond, Javion, T'asia and Ta'nyah. Brother of Larry Bobo, Leo Bobo Jr. and John Smith. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funral Home 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City Friday 1 pm. Visitation Friday 12-1...

Bernita Bobo

Bernita Bobo

Dec 20, 2012

Bernita Bobo Age 60, December 20, 2012. Beloved mother of Ronald (Denise), Belinda Bobo, Edward Bobo and the late Karen Bobo. Grandmother of Antonio, Destiny, Christopher, Emon, Ronald Jr., Desmond, Javion, T'asia and Ta'nyah. Brother of John C. Smith, Larry Bobo, Belinda D. Bobo, and Leo C. Bobo Jr. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551...

Robert W. Szur

Robert W. Szur

Dec 18, 2012

Robert W. Szur, Age 85, December 18, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Robin (Richard) Sargent, Bill (Loretta), & Kathy DeYonker. Dear grandfather of Alex, Samantha, Cate, Scott, Todd, Beth, DeAnne and Dave, and many great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration for family and friends will be held on a future date. Arrangements by R.G.& G.R. Harris...

Marvin H. Kubic

Marvin H. Kubic

Dec 18, 2012

Marvin H. Kubic, Age 97, December 18, 2012, of Brooklyn, Michigan. Dear uncle of Wendy & James Borsos, Tom & Sandie Bida, and John & Cindy Bida. Also survived by many great nephews and nieces, and great-great nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home on Saturday, December 22 at 1:00 pm,...

Sandy Hook Elementary School

Sandy Hook Elementary School

Dec 14, 2012

Join us in sharing your prayers and support for the families and community of Newtown, Connecticut as they grieve the loss of their loved ones: Charlotte Bacon, 6; Rachel D'Avino, 29; Olivia Engel, 6; Dylan Hockley, 6; Dawn Lafferty Hochsprung, 47; Jesse Lewis, 6; Ana Marquez-Greene, 6; Grace McDonnell, 7; Anne Marie Murphy, 52; Emilie Parker, 6; Noah Pozner, 6;...

H. Virginia Kuhn

H. Virginia Kuhn

Dec 11, 2012

Helen Virginia Kuhn, Age 93, Went to be with the Lord December 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Bruce. Loving mother of Janis Fallstich and Lynn (David) Burgess. Dear grandmother of Zachary (Julia), Emily (Jeremy), Christopher and Colin. Great-grandmother of Zoey. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the charity of...

Sue R. Pino

Sue R. Pino

Dec 8, 2012

Sue R. Pino, of Livonia, Age 92, December 8, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Casper. Loving mother of Michael (Susan), Carol (James) Pixley & Albert. Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 14. Sister of Edward (Dorothy) Servati, Gloria (Peter) Cutrie. Sister-In-Law of Julia & Bernadette Servati. A gathering will be held at Church of the Holy Spirit,...

Richard Clifford

Richard Clifford

Dec 7, 2012

L. Richard "Dick" Clifford Age 74, Went to be with the Lord December 7, 2012. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Beth (Mike) Rice and Carolyn Clifford. Dear grandfather of Dan (Tiffany), Brian, Matthew and Eric. Great grandfather of Landon. Brother of Phillip (Linda) Clifford. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...

Karen Ann Duffy

Karen Ann Duffy

Dec 7, 2012

Karen Ann Duffy, Age 69, December 7, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Murray Edward Duffy. Loving mother of Colleen Brigid & Murray Patrick Duffy. Dear sister of John (Mary Alice) Kane and Barb (Robert) Tomassi. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Private Memorial Services were held. Please share a memory of Karen with her family by signing her...

Treva N. Clark

Treva N. Clark

Nov 30, 2012

Treva N. Clark Age 87, November 30, 2012. Loving mother of Dennis (Penny) Clark, Lynne (Ron) Almos, Karen (Fred) Layton and the late Brandon Clark. Dear grandmother of Angie, Arianna, Bonnie, Derek, Amie, Jayme, Ryan, Andrew, Laura and Lisa. Dear great grandmother of 10. Sister of Larry, Dixie, Bob, Sharon and Andy. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Mary Ellen Lauer

Mary Ellen Lauer

Nov 29, 2012

Mary Ellen Lauer, Age 89, November 29, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Roger (Eileen), Marilyn (Gary) Philipsen, Dennis (Jennifer), Debra (James) Novicka, James (Jane) and Michael (Cassie). Dear grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 14. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday at 11 a.m. Visitation...

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