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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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William C. Tank
Oct 31, 2012
William Carl Tank, Age 74, October 31, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Janet Rose Booth, William (Brenda) and the late Patricia. Brother of Robert Joseph. Grandfather of Michelle, Tracy, Scott, Jennifer & Jessica. Great-grandfather of Jacqueline, John, Isabella, and Kaylee. Visitation Saturday from 1:00 pm until time of service at 4:00 pm at the...
Joan Magdalene Kowalewski
Oct 30, 2012
Joan M Kowalewski, age 75, October 30, 2012, of Wyandotte. She was born on October 9, 1937, in Wyandotte, MI to Frank and Lucy Lazarski. Beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of David (Michelle) Kowalewski, Alan (Shelley) Kowalewski, the late Raymond Kowalewski, Lucinda (Paul) Santer, Alison (Kenny) Wright, Jerrod (Mary Ellen) Kowalewski and Hilary (John) Borowicz. Dear grandmother of Kyle,...
David J. Snyder
Oct 26, 2012
David J.Snyder, Age 56, Went to be with the Lord October 26, 2012. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of Christian (Abby) and Thomas (Andrea). Beloved son of Glen and the late Jean. Dear brother of Barb and Bill (Chris). Grandfather of Henry. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451...
Maxine Eckert
Oct 24, 2012
Maxine Ann Eckert, Age 73, October 24, 2012. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Donny (Margaret), Bernadine (Jeffrey) Osiwala and Robert (Angela). Dear grandmother of Jeffrey, Lauren, Allison and Coleman. Dear sister of Dorrine, Ed (Sharon), Larry, Linda and Pat. Visitation at the R.G. and G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday 2 - 9 p.m. with...
Bertha Ray Buchanan
Oct 22, 2012
Bertha Ray Buchanan Age 88, October 22, 2012, formerly of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Lee. Loving mother of Regina (Steve) Douglas, Robert (Polly), Nancy (Ken) Mantay, Edmund, Charles, Kathy (Ted) Stein, Vickie (Joel) Goudreau and Darlene Horen. Dear sister of Billie Hillen. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...
Josephine 'Jo' Devries
Oct 21, 2012
Josephine Therese deVries "Jo", Age 92, October 21, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Shonie (Gary) Schafer, Shellie (Tom) Stevens, Michele (Craig) Krentzberg and the late Bill (Debbie). Dear grandmother of Stacey and Kelly, John, Cory and Evan, Sjon, Heather, Megan and Colt. Great-grandmother of Tristan, Ryan, Brooklyn, Jack, Jordan, Mason and Braden. Funeral Service at...
Dorothy E. Reister
Oct 21, 2012
Dorothy Reister Passed away October 21, 2012 at the age of 92 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late Clayton R. Reister. Loving mother of John (Judith) Anderson, Kathleen (Michael) Kondogiani, Bruce (Mary Ellen), Gary, Tom (Diane) Reister. Dorothy was also the proud grandmother of 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Dorothy...
Joseph Meek
Oct 20, 2012
Joseph W. Meek, Age 92, October 20, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Betty for 72 years. Loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Geri Lota), Carolyn, Jerome, Susan (Robert) Herzog, Patricia (Brian) Wixson, & the late Judith. Dear grandfather of Philip (Pat), April (Tom), Jason (Amy), Erin, Jennifer, Andrew (Amber), Laura, Joe & Jacob. Great-grandfather of 11. Joseph was a WWII...
Ruth Mcclain
Oct 18, 2012
Ruth McClain, Age 83. October 18, 2012 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Virgil. Loving mother of Larry (Mechele) and Robert (Lisa). Dear sister of Willie Mae Gould. Dear grandmother of Douglas, Mariah, Danielle and Alyssa. Visitation Saturday 5-9 PM and Sunday 2-9 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd. Livonia and Monday from...
Diana Lynne Trueblood
Oct 17, 2012
Diana Lynne Trueblood, Age 66, October 17, 2012 Beloved wife of Larry S. Loving mother of Larry William (Sue), Daniel George (Juanita) and Mark Allen (Diane). Grandmother of Daniel, Alecia, Ashley and Lauren Trueblood. Sister of Marilyn (Paul) Hrivnak and William (Jan) Toth. A Funeral Service for Diana will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, October 21 at the...
Dorothy M. Kulow
Oct 17, 2012
Dorothy M. Kulow, Age 86, October 17, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Diane Rounisto. Dear grandmother of Tracey Levino and Adam Rounisto. Private family services have taken place.
Stephen W. Creamer
Oct 14, 2012
Stephen W. Creamer, Age 54, October 14, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Timothy. Dear brother of Terri Smith, Chris Smith, Mary Lezotte and John McNamara. Step-son of Lucia Creamer. A Memorial Service will be held at Mercy Center Chapel, 29000 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Sunday, November 4th at 12 Noon. A luncheon...
Victoria Louise Klotz
Oct 8, 2012
Victoria Louise Klotz Age 80, October 8, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Klotz. Loving mother of Karen (Rodney) Kaufman, Mike Klotz and Lisa (Jon) Morrison. Dear grandmother of 12 and Great grandmother of 1. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday from 12 until 9 p.m. with at Rosary Service at...
Karen M. Curry
Oct 2, 2012
Karen Marie Curry, Age 60, October 2, 2012 of Howell. Beloved Wife of David. Loving Mother of Lori (Dan) Lukosavich and Jeremy (Neva) Curry. Dear sister of Kathy (David) Watton, Jim (Jana) Kaminski and John (Inga) Kaminski. Grandmother of Garrett, Ella and Kip. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, where services...
Mark Jay Doody
Sep 30, 2012
Mark Jay Doody, age 63, September 30, 2012 in the care of Angela Hospice, Livonia. Beloved husband of Karol. Adoring father of Bree (Raphael) Juarez. Loving grandpa of Ana and Isabel. Son of Betty and Richard Doody. Brother of Terry and the late Rick. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mark was met on Rainbow Bridge by his beloved dog,...
Julia Hughey Farrah
Sep 28, 2012
Julia Hughey Farrah, age 101, September 28, 2012. Loving mother of Coda (John) Brendell, Jack (Donna) Hughey and Connie (Rudy) Baltazar. Dear sister of Therman and Clayton McCarty. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren. 1 great grandchild preceded her in death. Visitation Monday from 2-9pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Doris Ann Sears
Sep 27, 2012
Doris Ann Sears Born October 10, 1915 . Died September 27, 2012 . Doris lived her long life with eagerness, anticipation, love of adventure, love of family and friends, and a strong sense of duty and responsibility. Doris was born to Frederick Davis and Dora Baker Davis. She and her only sister, Jean, grew up in Roslyn, on Long Island...
Betty Jean Johnson
Sep 24, 2012
Betty Jean Johnson, Age 77, September 24, 2012, of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Dewayne. Loving mother of Laurie (Robert) Mason, Clark (Eva), Kristin (Steve) Anstandig, Don (Silvana), and Bonnie (Richard) Davidson. Sister of Bonnie (Greg) VanTroostenberghe, Laurie (Gene) Calhoun and Alton Smith, Jr. Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 10. Funeral services will be at the R.G....
Ralph Aaron Cottenham
Sep 23, 2012
Ralph Aaron Cottenham, age 76, September 23, 2012. Loving father of Darlene Pease, Allen and Robert (Sue) Bourgeois, Ralph (Theresa) Cottenham, Katherine Cottenham and Timothy (Linda) Cottenham. Dear brother of Peggy Stecker, Donna Lamentola, Louise Dillman and Linda Puffpaff. Also survived by 10 grandchidren and 10 great grandchildren. Ralph was preceded in death by his siblings Fred, Mel, Richard, Jack,...
Robert W. Pringle
Sep 23, 2012
Robert W. Pringle, age 89, September 23, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Loving father of Paul (Cheryl) and Debra Pringle. Grandfather of James and Jacqueline Pringle and Ryan Ramsey. Preceded in death by his siblings, Dorothy and George. Funeral Services will be on Friday at 11am (instate at 10am) at the First United Methodist Church, 6443 Merriman Rd.,...
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