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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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Frederick Eugene Millard

Frederick Eugene Millard

Nov 10, 2011

Millard, Frederick Eugene "Fred." Dec 25, 1930-Nov 10, 2011 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Robbin (Lera) Millard, Dawn Lee Millard Sholtz and Kim Lawrence Millard. Grandfather of James Edwn Sholtz, Mary Constance Leona Millard, Justin Eugene Kim Sholtz and Jaclyn Rae Millard. Visitation Sunday 2-8 PM at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd....

Lucille M. Nieman

Lucille M. Nieman

Nov 2, 2011

Nieman, Lucille M., age 89, November 2, 2011, formerly a 50 year resident of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Fred Nieman. Loving mother of Rick (Cindy) and Kathy Nieman. Dear grandmother of Matthew and Molly. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, Sunday, November 13, 2011 from 2 PM until Memorial Service at...

William R Cardenas

William R Cardenas

Nov 2, 2011

Cardenas, William “Bill”, Age 85, November 2, 2011. Loving father of Joyce (John) Miltz, Bobby, Curtis and Hollie Cardenas. Dear grandfather of Casie, Chris, Mariah and Alanah. Dear brother of Marge (George) Ingham and Jess (Pat) Soto. Loving companion of Marlene Barnes. Bill loved his family. He was a WWII Veteran, a printer by trade and owner of CSI Cardenas,...

Donald J. Macphail

Donald J. Macphail

Oct 31, 2011

Donald John MacPhail, age 48, October 31, 2011 of Northville. Beloved son of Christina and the late Norman. Loving father of Michelle, Donald, Amanda and Alexander. Dear brother of Fiona (Mike) Bork, Heather (Dino) Ignagni and Marina (David) Freers. Beloved uncle of Cody, Kory, Elizabeth, Michael and Caroline. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM, R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Herman Elnathan Rayl

Herman Elnathan Rayl

Oct 27, 2011

Herman Elnathan Rayl, Age 92, October 21, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Samuel. Dear father of Marcia Tindall. Dear grandfather of Larry (Lori) Weinberg. Great-grandfather of Alexander and Taylor. Brother of Clifford (Marjorie), Alice and Ada (Slim). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Herman was a proud Purple Heart Recipient and Veteran of WWII....

Steven Ying Kit Lam

Steven Ying Kit Lam

Oct 25, 2011

Steven Ying Kit Lam Born in Hong Kong on May 23, 1972. Departed too soon on October 25, 2011. Beloved and caring son to mother, Pue Han Lam. Dear brother and best friend of Mickey Lam. Loving and zany nephew to a gazillion aunts and uncles. Hero and confidante to many cousins and a generous friend of all the lives...

Robert M. Armstrong

Robert M. Armstrong

Oct 24, 2011

Robert M. Armstrong Heavenly Birthday-October 24, 2011. Loving son of the late James and Mary Elizabeth Armstrong, born in Detroit on June 6, 1955. Dear brother of Maureen Wakenell, Jim Armstrong and Karen Mayo. Special uncle of many nieces and nephews. A true gentle soul with a heart of gold who enriched the lives of his family, friends and caregivers....

Leslie E. Fischer

Leslie E. Fischer

Oct 23, 2011

Leslie E. Fischer Fischer, Leslie E. (Nee Farkas) Age 52, formerly of Northville, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2011 in Waukesha, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Bryan and loving and devoted mother of Alec and Kit. Leslie was the daughter of the late Lester and late Eleanor Farkas, survived by her brother Drew. Leslie...

Dorothy Kaiser

Dorothy Kaiser

Oct 23, 2011

Dorothy Caroline Louise Klawuhn Kaiser, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2011, surrounded by her family. She had just enjoyed her 100th birthday milestone with a celebration attended by friends and family. Dorothy was born July 3, 1911, in Detroit, Michigan, to Otto and Emma Klawuhn. She graduated from Detroit Redford High School in 1929. Dorothy was employed by...

John A. Snyder

John A. Snyder

Oct 22, 2011

John Allen Snyder, Age 76, October 22, 2011 of Novi. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving husband of Jeanette. Dear father of Deborah (Robert) Schlemmer and the late Sherri Ann Snyder. Dear stepfather of Robert. Rasmussen (Pam), Diane Gailey (Russell). Brother of Gene (Ellen) and Clifford (Jan) Snyder Jr. Grandfather of Robert Rasmussen. Russell (Renea) Gailey, Nichole (Brian) Burlison...

Robert C. Bernard, Jr.

Robert C. Bernard, Jr.

Oct 21, 2011

Robert Clay Bernard, Jr. Age 84, October 21, 2011 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Norma. Dear father of Richard (Wendy), Randall (Lugene), Robert A. and Renae. Grandfather of Bryan (Grace), Kevin, Jason, Robyn, David and Matthew. Brother of Dorothy Downs. Robert was a proud Navy Veteran of WWII. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home...

George A. Schulz, Jr.

George A. Schulz, Jr.

Oct 19, 2011

George A. Schulz, Jr. Age 84, October 19, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Marion Schulz. Loving father of Dr. Thomas (Liz)Schulz and Suzanne (Chuck) Esser. Dear grandfather of Brian, Stephane, Dana and Derek. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 1:00 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Gather...

Charlene A. Stafford

Charlene A. Stafford

Oct 18, 2011

Charlene A. Stafford, Age 82. Went to be with the Lord October 18, 2011. Beloved wife of Gil. Loving mother of Susan Erickson and Gary (Charlene E.) Stafford. Dear grandmother of Lisa (Ken), Mark, Kimberly (Reagan), Michael and Andrew. Great grandmother of Zachery, Jack and McKenzie. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...

Freda E. Hayes

Freda E. Hayes

Oct 16, 2011

Freda E.Hayes Age 93, October 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Hayes. Loving mother of Robert (Janice) Hayes, Douglas Hayes and Mary Hensley. Dear sister of Dorothy Primak and Glen (Ann) King. Dear grandmother of Jeff (Beth) Hayes, Vicki (David) Carini, Daniel Korte and Shawn Hensley. Great grandmother of Jeremy and Joshua , Jason (Laura), Cassandra, Jordan and...

Linda Sue Lee

Linda Sue Lee

Oct 16, 2011

Linda Sue Lee, Age 51, October 16, 2011 of Romulus. Loving mother of Dave(Samantha) Lawfield. Dear daughter of the late Edgar and Jean Simpson. Beloved sister of Thomas (Michelle) Simpson and the late Mike Melcher. Visitation Thursday 2-9pm and Friday 10am until time of service at 2:00pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City. Please...

Charlene Blackburn-Tegge

Charlene Blackburn-Tegge

Oct 15, 2011

Charlene Blackburn-Tegge, Age 50, October 15, 2011. Beloved wife of Gary. Loving mother of Terri, Gary Jr., Kimberly, William, Angela & Mariah. Dear grandmother of Devin, Lilly, Kristan, Caleb, D.J. & Jayden. Dear sister of Julia Mitchel, Diane Burke, Robert Mammo and Raymond Blackburn. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Wednesday 11:00AM....

Florence Larkins

Florence Larkins

Oct 13, 2011

Larkins, Florence L. Age 99, October 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Cyril T. Larkins. Loving mother of Richard (Larae) and Donald (Janet) Larkins and Evelyn McCarthy. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Lifetime member of the Eastern Star. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Monday at...

Douglas Chubb

Douglas Chubb

Oct 11, 2011

Douglas Chubb, Age 46, October 11, 2011, of Dearborn Heights. Loving Father of Robert, Joshua (Christine) and Jessica. Dear grandfather of Tyler and Alexis. Son of Gerald and the late Betty. Brother of Deborah (David) Parkhurst and Barbara (Russell) Scroi. Funeral service Saturday at 4 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation...

George Grega

George Grega

Oct 8, 2011

George Grega, age 92, October 8, 2011. Loving father of Dennis Grega (Michelle Szabo). Dear grandfather of Dion Grega, T'iana Grega-Szabo and R'vyn Grega-Szabo. Brother of Dorothy (Peter) Knapik. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen and two sisters Ann and Olga. Uncle of many loved nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 10am at the R.G. & G.R....

Clara Mary Hill

Clara Mary Hill

Oct 8, 2011

Clara M. HILL, (Nowacki), October 8, 2011, Age 91. Loving wife of the late Frank Hill. Mother of Robert (Cheryl) and the late Clarissa Bailey. Grandmother of Dana and Erica Hill. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday from 9 am until the Funeral Mass at 11 am, at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood in Garden City. Arrangements...

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