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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Robert R. Thompson
Jun 12, 2011
Robert R. Thompson, of Livonia, born Aug. 29, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio; died June 12, 2011 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Preceded in death by his parents, Burdette C. & Edna L. Thompson; Beloved Husband of Patricia Anne (nee: Baur), married on Aug. 12, 1950; Dear Father of Jerry (Pat) Thompson and Debra (Todd) Stone. Loving Grandfather of: Josh Thompson, Bill Stone,...
Lois M. Chapin
Jun 8, 2011
Lois M. Chapin, Age 80, June 8, 2011. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Gary (Mona), Bruce (Jennifer) and Kirk (Julie) Chapin, and Sally (Douglas) Freed. Dear grandmother of David, Scott and Mackenzie, Alyssa and Matthew, Thomas, Amy, James and Kimberly. Dear great grandmother of Maiya. Sister of Eleanor Fisher, James Colter and Carolyn Wicker. Visitation at the R.G....
Steve Potter
Jun 4, 2011
Geddar W. "Steve" Potter Age 82, passed away June 4, 2011. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Elizabeth, Michael and Deborah. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Bernard (Beverly) and the late Hershel (Virginia) and William Potter. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...
Marie V. Kopcak
Jun 4, 2011
Marie Kopcak, age 74, June 4, 2011, of Westland. Loving mother of Vickie (Don Plourde) and Jeff (Michelle). Loving grandmother of Tyler and Trevor Kopcak; and Jeremy and Joanie Plourde. Dear sister of Barbara (Bill) Bennett, and James and Patrick O'Reilly. Funeral Mass Tuesday, at 10 am (instate at 9:30am), at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood, Garden City. Visitation...
Mary Jane Cook
Jun 4, 2011
Mary Jane Cook, Age 88, June 4, 2011 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Scott, Married for 65 years. Loving mother of Linda Gay and Scott, Jr. Dear grandmother of Elisa Jane Brunetto and Anthony James Brunetto. Funeral service Tuesday at 11 am (Instate at 10 am) at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia....
Mary Jean Van Hulle
Jun 2, 2011
Mary "Betty" Van Hulle, Age 89, June 2, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Van Hulle. Loving mother of Joseph (Annette), Maureen (Robert) Barber & Patricia (Michael) Porta. Dear grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 25. Dear sister of Dr. A.G. Benson and the late Peg Perry Roberts. Pre-deceased by 2 grandchildren. Upon retirement from Nankin Mills school district...
John B Rayburn
May 30, 2011
John Boyd "Jack" Rayburn, Age78, May 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Louise. Loving father of Lisa (Steve) Rief, Andrea (Chuck) Karbon, Diane (Scott) Campbell and Tracy (David ) Miller. Dear grandfather of 9. Jack was a Korean War veteran. Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday and Friday 3-8 PM....
Elizabeth J. Detter
May 27, 2011
Elizabeth Jean Detter, Age 89, May 27, 2011 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Harvey. Loving mother of David (Kelly). Grandmother of Jack, Step-Grandmother of Rourick and Bryce David. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and Thursday 10 AM at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile Rd., Northville until...
Donna D. Petrini
May 27, 2011
Donna D. Petrini Age 84, May 27, 2011 of Livonia. Beloved wife of 64 years of Charles. Loving mother of Dale (Rita), Darice (Richard) Schubatis and Darin. Dear grandmother of Cristina (Greg), Michael (Kristen), Christopher, Adam, Paula, Jonathan, Karis and great-grandchild Thomas. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday from 3 PM -...
George E Kenstler
May 27, 2011
George E. Kenstler, age 64, of St. Clair Shores. Uncle of Michael P. and Christopher M. Surh. Brother-in-law of Michael T. Surh. Also survived by cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Katharina; and sister Katharina Surh. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 11am, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 11423...
Mark W. Christensen
May 24, 2011
Mark Wayne Christensen Age 70, May 24, 2011 Beloved husband of Myrna. Loving father of Lisa (Matthew) Madsen, David ( Elizabeth ), Douglas (Lori), Kathryn (Nathan) Thompson, Robert (Beth), Deborah (Robert) MacKenzie and the late Scott (Lea). Dear grandfather of 30. Brother of Ralph, Dianne Clarke and Colleen Greaves. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...
Joseph M. Cocuzza
May 22, 2011
Joseph M. "Minnie" Cocuzza, Age 89, May 22, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn and Thelma Jo. Loving father of Robert (Donna) Heins, Carol (Jim) Boylan, Marlene Kaniarz, Patricia Cocuzza, Virginia Langston, Louis and Joseph Cocuzza. Dear brother of Jean Cammarata. Also suvived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Nancy Lynn Schummer
May 19, 2011
Nancy Lynn Schummer (nee Carey), Age 53, May 19, 2011. Beloved mother of Kurt (Sarah) and Stephanie. Dearest daughter of Norma and the late Marlin Carey. Dear sister of Marla Carey-Pendell. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday at 11 AM. Visitation Saturday 5-9 PM and Monday 3-9 PM. Please share a...
Sue Moosekian
May 19, 2011
Sue Moosekian, Age 69, May 19, 2011, formerly of Westland. Beloved wife of Bob. Dear Mother of Karol, David (Kim), Leslie (Steven) Moosekian-Muscat. Dear sister of Polly. Dear grandmother of Jordan, Collin, Jacob, Noah, Adam and Matthew. Funeral Service 1 P.M. Monday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Sunday 2-8 P.M. Please share...
Michael J. Wilson
May 18, 2011
Mike Wilson Age 50, May 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Sandy. Loving father of Jessica (Matt Lucas), Steven and Frank. Dear brother of Tom Wilson and Deb (John) Strauch. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday at 11:00 AM. Visitation Saturday 4-9 PM...
Dorothea C. Zarbaugh
May 17, 2011
Dorothea Cecelia Zarbaugh Age 90, May 17, 2011 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Dale, Janice Enriquez and Sharon (Joe) McCoy. Dear sister of Helen Jackson. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Carrie, Shane, Heather, Gregory and 6 great-grandchildren. Private family services have taken place. Arrangements by R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Livonia. Please share a...
Raymond B. Lapinski
May 13, 2011
Raymond Benedict Lapinski of Garden City born August 16, 1930, passed away Friday May 13, 2011. Raymond married Frances Katherine Morton in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 1951. He returned home after serving in the Army during the Korean conflict. Raymond retired from Jared Brown Industries as a tool and die maker. He is preceded in death by his wife...
Helen J. Phillippe
May 12, 2011
Helen J. Phillippe, Age 92, May 12, of Garden City. Beloved mother of Janet (James) McLucas, and the late Sharon L. Kendall. Loving grandmother of Tricinia (John) Miller, Dennis Stepp, Shane Johnson, & Andre Johnson. Also survived by 8 Great-grandchildren and 3 Great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at Merriman Road Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman Rd. on Monday, April 16...
Joanne L. Rolka
May 11, 2011
Joanne Lucille Rolka Passed away May 11, 2011 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of the late Sharon Milner (Gary), Byron (Rick Ziolkowski) and Gary (Sharon) Rolka. Dear sister of Paul (the late Phyllis and Inez) Webster of Kentucky and the late Robert (Pauline), William (Neoma of Dayton, OH), Kate, Delores (Guy) and...
Douglas J. Muldoon
May 5, 2011
Douglas James Muldoon Age 50, May 5, 2011 of Livonia. Loving father of Christopher, Jaclyn (Josh) Truax and Scott. Beloved son of Sarah and the late Jerome. Dearest companion of Stephanie Gilliland. Dear brother of Jack, Tim, Barbara Salvadore, Kathy Nakoneczny and the late Norman Muldoon. Also survived by many dear friends. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the...
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