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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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Glen W. Straight
Jun 21, 2012
Glen W. Straight, Age 81, June 21, 2012 of Fowlerville (formerly of Dearborn). Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of the late Mark, the late Gregg, Susan Shepherd, Jeff (Kathy), and the late Todd. Brother of Patricia Schirret. Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 8. Life partner of Helen Knott. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 am at the...
Lois Irene Odom
Jun 20, 2012
Lois Irene Odom, Age 76, June 20, 2012 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late C. Robert. Loving mother of Julie (Timothy) Hyder, Steve and the late Terri McConnaughey. Grandmother of Brad, Steven, Samantha and Joel. Sister of Bill (Doris) Haynes and the late Carl Butler. Visitation Saturday 10:00 am until the time of Service at 2:00 pm at R,...
John B. Driscoll
Jun 18, 2012
John B. Driscoll, Age 78, June 18, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Debbi (Ken) Compton, Terry (Jeanne) and Gary (Michele). Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Brother of Charles Ruel and Robert Monement. Visitation Sunday from 2-9 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Rosary Sunday 7:00 PM....
Charles E. Mccloskey
Jun 16, 2012
McCloskey, Charles E. Age 83. Entered the Church Triumphant June 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Alice of 59 years. Loving father of Catharine (Mark) Turner, Mark (Kathy), Stephen (Kathy), Timothy (Jean) and Jonathan (Denise). Dear grandfather of 10. Charles served the Presbyterian Church in various ways for 39 years. A Memorial Service will be held at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church,...
Ruth Marie Buehrly
Jun 16, 2012
Ruth Marie Buehrly Age 88, June 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Keith Buehrly. Loving mother of Connie (Russ) Carney, Karen Buehrly and Brenda (Paul) King. Dear Grandmother of Frederick King & Dawn (Tom) Waller. Great grandmother of Leslie Waller & John Waller. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Tuesday 7:00 P.M....
Barbara A. Halser
Jun 12, 2012
Barbara A. Halser, Age 79, June 12, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of John, Karen (Phil) Carmon & the late Lynn Anne. Proud grandmother of Justin (Ashley) Carmon. Dear sister of Mary Dale Domach and sister-in-law of Carol Zarnick. Cherished aunt of Dean, Jimmy, Sandy and Danny. A memorial gathering will be Tuesday from 4...
Rosanna D. Goebel
Jun 11, 2012
Rosanna D. Goebel Age 93. June 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Paul Goebel. Dear mother of James, John (Carole), Kim (Bill) Holdsworth, Richard (Regina). Loving grandmother of Kirsten, Michael, Paul, Lori, Annie and Nathan. Dear sister of the late Reed William Johnson, the late David Johnson, Paul (Shirley) Johnson, Kathy Cathcart and sister-in-law of Marian Johnson. Gathering of...
Nettie J. Gierlack
Jun 11, 2012
Nettie J. Gierlack, Age 90, June 11, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved mother of Judy (John) Toye and Ronald (Denise) Ross. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nettie was a faithful employee at Garden City Hospital for over 18 years. Private family services will be held. Please share a memory of Nettie with her family by signing her guestbook....
Beverly J. Mccloud
Jun 11, 2012
Beverly J. McCloud, Age 76, June 11 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Phillip (Patricia), James (Patricia) and the late Tammie Gerace. Dear sister of Juanita Lynn and the late Pauline Thacker. Grandmother of Nicole, Kristina, Dominic, Kayla, Samantha, David, & Michael. Great-grandmother of Riley. Visitation Thursday 11 am until time of service at 3...
Henry R. Grysh
Jun 10, 2012
Henry R. Grysh (Gryszkiewicz), Age 82, was ushered into the hands of his Savior Jesus, on June 10, 2012 at Odyssey House in Southfield, hearing "well done, thou good and faithful servant." Born March 9, 1930 in Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Hildegarde (Ehlert) Grysh. Brother to Arthur (Pauline) Grysh of Westland. Predeceased by his sisters; Florence Gryszkiewicz, Lottie...
Judith Ann Chrzanowski
Jun 4, 2012
Judith Boiman Chrzanowski Age 56 of Lexington, MI passed away Monday June 4, 2012. Beloved wife of Dan Chrzanowski and daughter of Mary and the late Dr. Richard Boiman. Loving mother to Charles Lehman (Kristin) and Benjamin Lehman (Yumiko), stepmother to Brandon and Christopher Chrzanowski. Adoring grandmother to Sakura Lehman and Molly Lehman. Judith is also survived by her brother...
Frederick Birkby
Jun 4, 2012
Frederick Birkby, 94, of Westlake, Ohio, and formerly of Redford Township, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012, at Hospice of the Western Reserve at the Renaissance in Olmsted Township, Ohio. He was born January 14, 1918, in Belfast, Northern Ireland . Mr. Birkby came to the United States when he was seven years old. He graduated from Detroit's Mackenzie...
Jacqueline C. Mitchell
May 31, 2012
Jacqueline C. Mitchell Age 72, May 31, 2012 of Plymouth Twp. Wife of the late Robert W. Loving mother of Debbie Grochowski, Robert, Patricia (Scott) Shepherd and Tracey (Jeff) Hrubiak. Dear sister of Pam (Carl) Briggs, twin sister Patricia (Eric) White and Beverly (Leslie) Copper and the late Tony (Jill) Cooper. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 1 pm...
Robert 'Bob' Matheny
May 26, 2012
Robert "Bob" Matheny Age 91, May 26, 2012, of Livonia. Beloved husband of the late Katherine. Loving father of Susan (Charles) Carlsen, Robert M. and Jean (Robert) Telep. Dear grandfather of Connie (Chris) Spoeneman, Cindy Carlsen (Tony Bono), Carrie (Mike) Chadwick, John Argue and Kurt Argue. Great-grandfather of Lauren, Stephen, Charlie, Natalie, Brennan, Heather, David and Joey. Great-great-grandfather of Julian....
Ann Murphy-Klauke
May 26, 2012
Ann Marie Murphy-Klauke, Age 83 , May 26, 2012, of Westland. Beloved wife of James Klauke and the late John G. Murphy. Gentle loving mother of Kathye (Ed) Poling, Pattie (Jerry) Crimer & Debbie (Larry) Knurek. Grandmother that always laughed and teased grandchildren; Jeff Poling, Shari Cannon, Chris Crimer, Allen Crimer, Lauren Knurek, Robbie Knurek. Great grandmother of Riley Cannon,...
June Irene Romp
May 21, 2012
June Irene Romp, Age 73, May 21, 2012 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Franklyn James. Loving mother of Kelly (Scott), Jeffrey (Yvonne), & Dwayne (Robbin). Dear grandmother of Justin, Amber, Melanie, Lance, Steven, Nicholas, Lauren, Matthew, Russell, & Fiona. Great-grandmother of Gregory Lance II, Logan Gabriel and Logan. Also survived by 7 brothers & sisters. Visitation Saturday...
Isabel Rank
May 20, 2012
Isabel Rank Age 82, May 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harry Rank. Survived by family and friends. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 3 - 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please share a memory of Isabel in her...
Ronald L. Baase
May 19, 2012
Ronald Lee Baase, Sr. Age 68, May 19, 2012 Beloved husband of Maryann. Loving father of Ron (Carylyn) Jr., Bianca (Dave) Sarns and David (Paula). Grandfather of Donnielle, Shalen, Colin, Zach and Megan. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM. Share a memory of Ron by...
Marion V. Petteys
May 19, 2012
Marion V. Petteys (nee Vescelius) Age 89, May 19, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Janet (Mike) Haroldson, and Robert "Bob" (Jan) Jr. Dear Grandmother of Katherine and John. Aunt of Rob (Karrie), and Jeanene. Great Aunt of Mallory, James, Mark & Laurie. Great-Great Aunt of Megan and Madison. Visitation Wednesday 4-8pm at the R.G.& G.R.Harris...
Betty M Meek
May 18, 2012
Betty M. Meek, age 90, May 18, 2012, of Westland. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Gerri) Meek, Carolyn Meek, Jerome T. Meek, Susan (Robert) Herzog, and Patricia L. (Brian P.) Wixson. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Memorial Service Tuesday at 11am (instate at 10am) at Merriman Road Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman Rd.,...
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