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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Theresa M. Gadwell
Jan 12, 2013
Theresa M. Gadwell, Age 94, January 12, 20134 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Malia, William (Anne) and Robert G. Dear grandmother of Patti, Amanda (Aaron) and William. Dear sister of Evangeline and William. She was preceded in death by her siblings Al, Stella, Helen, Art, Jack, May and Pat. A Memorial Service will be...
Joseph Salvatore Lucci
Jan 11, 2013
Joseph Salvatore LUCCI Passed away peacefully at his residence in Farmington Hills , Michigan on Friday, January 11, 2013, in his 90th year. Loving husband of the late Mary Agnes (nee Proskey). Beloved father of Christopher, Gabrielle, (Donald Schneider) and Jessica Bell ( Grant Eldridge) and the late Lorinda. Proud grandfather of Angela Barr (David), Great-Grandfather of Owen and Aidan....
Dr. Arthur T. Neavill
Jan 10, 2013
Dr. Arthur T. Neavill Age 68, January 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Sue. Loving father of Kristine (Greg) Oke. Dear grandfather of Brendan and Aidan. Brother of Donna (Jay Domser) Detillion. Arthur was a retired administrator with the Dearborn Public Schools and member of the Lawnmower Racing Hall of Fame. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...
Mary V. Ross
Jan 5, 2013
Mary Victoria Ross Age 88, January 5, 2013 of Livonia. Beloved wife of Charles. Dear mother of Darlene (Al) Hirst, Donna (Gary) Bassett, Robert (Carol), Patricia Strong and James (Gina). Dear sister of John Wojtowicz and Cecelia Vargo. Grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Service at 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 9 at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...
William John "Bill" Pfander Ii
Jan 3, 2013
William John "Bill" Pfander II Age 70, January 3, 2013. Of Livonia. Beloved husband of Kathleen, Dear father of William John "Bill" III, Jennifer (Marty) Hegarty, Loving Grandfather of Erin and Michael. Visitation Sunday 3-9 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and 9 am until time of service at 9:30 am on Monday...
Julie Elizabeth Burle
Jan 2, 2013
Julie E. Burle passed away January 2, 2013, age 53. Loving wife of Rori "Bud". Beloved mother of Sara Chung and Heather Paillon. Dear grandmother of Brendan, Benjamin and Ryan. Sister of the late Jane Bickle. Preceeded in death by her parents Garnet and Martha. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday, January...
Adelia Corsi
Jan 2, 2013
Adelia Corsi Age 81, January 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Rocco. Loving mother of Louie (Penny) and Dino (Karen) Corsi. Beloved Nonna of Angela (Abe) Leon, Cristina (Mateo) Swaggerty and Samantha (Jeff) Lasky. Great grandmother of Ellia, Serena and Jordan. Dear sister of Yolanda, Liliana, Anna, Maria and Angelo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Adelia was born in...
Mildred D. Morgan
Jan 2, 2013
Mildred D. Morgan Age 71, January 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Samuel. Loving mother of Doreen (George) Waltz, Bob (Suzanne), Karen and Phillip Johnson and Vanessa (Robert) Cwik. Dear grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 3. Mildred was Loved by all. May she rest in Peace. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...
Suzanne T. Krolicki
Dec 29, 2012
Suzanne Krolicki, Age 72, December 29, 2012. Beloved mother of John, Matthew (Molly) & Paul (Sabrina). Loving Grandmother of Michael, Jackson & Daniel. Dear sister of Joanne Osmer, Virginia (William) Thibodeau, John Michael (Carol) & Joseph (Leeann) Banas. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Caring nurse, accomplished artist and valued friend, Suzanne will be missed by the many...
Melvin F. Johnson
Dec 28, 2012
Melvin F. Johnson Age 79, December 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Delores. Loving father of Melvin. Dear brother of Edith Burdett and Calvin Johnson. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 4800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Saturday at 11 a.m. Family will receive visitors at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions...
Rose T. Billock
Dec 28, 2012
Rose Theresa Billock Age 95, December 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Cherished mother of Rosemary (Charles) Martin and the late Theresa. Dear grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 12. Also survived by her sister, Frances Kryston, many nieces, nephews, cousins and her special friend Ruth McCarthy. Special thanks to Compassionate Care Hospice and the staff of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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