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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Clara Turnbull
Feb 16, 2011
Clara Turnbull Age 93, February 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Gootee and Ralph Turnbull. Dear mother of Barbara Ciaravino and the late LeRoy and Robert Gootee. Dear sister of Walter and Jay Taraszkiewicz. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Share a memory of Clara with...
Robert G. Madden, Jr.
Feb 15, 2011
Robert G. Madden, Jr., Age 76, February 15, 2011 of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy "Dottie". Loving father of Robert (Ilene). Dear grandfather of Robert and Ryan. Brother of Maude (Ronald) Robinson, and the late Gerald and Norman. Son of the late Mary and Robert. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday 1:00 pm...
Charles D. Laborde
Feb 15, 2011
Charles D. LaBorde Age 85, February 15, 2011. Beloved husband of Dessie. Died peacefully February 15, 2011, just after celebrating their 64th wedding anniversary. Loving father of Gail (Kim) and Rosemary LaBorde. Dear grandfather of Tricia, Traci, John and Jordan. Gathering of family and friends at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday from 12:00...
Leonard J. Messenger
Feb 14, 2011
Leonard J Messenger, born April 25, 1921 in Hillsdale, Okla. Graduated from Hillsdale High School 1939, attended and graduated from Moody Bible Institute where he met the love of his life, Frances Brandel. They were married August 14, 1948 and were together until Fran's death, June 21, 2010. For 20 years Len and Fran served with West Indies Mission/World Team...
Lawrence A. Martin
Feb 14, 2011
Lawrence A. Martin, Age 90, February 14, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved husband of Cynthia. Loving father of Larry (Marilyn) Martin, Judy Halter, Kathleen Scarcelli, Joseph (Kate) Martin, Annette (Steve) Grzyb, Kim Hodge and the late Harry Moir. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He leaves behind many fond memories especially family parties with his wit and love...
Timmy Lee Peterson
Feb 13, 2011
Timmy Lee Peterson, age 49, February 13, 2011. Father of Sarah, Steven, Jessica, and the late Richard. Grandfather of Daniel. Son of Janet Celesky and the late Leonard Peterson. Brother of Leonard, Shari, Mark Celesky, Kari, and the late Wayne. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 9pm, with a Funeral Service at 7pm, at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Mary I. Collinash
Feb 11, 2011
Mary I.Collinash Age 86, February 11, 2011, Formerly of Westland and Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Robert (Margaret) and Larry (Lori). Dear sister of Edwin (Marge) Secott. Grandmother of Bryan, Justin (Erin), Kevin and Bradley. Great grandmother of Cameron and Brenden. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 pm with Funeral Service at 7pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Edward Lee Ramsey, Jr.
Feb 11, 2011
Edward Lee Ramsey, Jr., Age 40, February 11, 2011 of Inkster, formerly of Southwest Detroit. Beloved husband of Audra. Loving father of Anthony, Serena, Devin, and the late Edward Ramsey. Dear son of Edward Ramsey and Diane Beltran. Brother of Malinda. Visitation Saturday from 2-5 pm, followed by funeral services at 5:00 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Violet M. Bullis
Feb 10, 2011
Violet May Bullis Age 79, February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bullis. Loving mother of Linda (Dale) Sedlock, Cynthia (Robert) Oxley, Michelle (Joe) Palmer and the late Thomas (Melinda) Bullis. Dear grandmother of Christy, Kelley, Kelsey, Shannon and Ryan and great-grandmother of Taylor. Dear sister of Arnold Froode. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Gertrude I. Kinnunen
Feb 10, 2011
Gertrude Irene Kinnunen Age 80, February 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul Kinnunen. Loving mother of Kathy (Paul) McSorley, John, Carolyn and Paula (Dave) Rodgers. Dear grandmother of Kelly, Lauren, Will and Matthew and Danielle. Dear sister of Hubert (Rose) Wetelainen and Lillian Allen and sister-in-law of Sylvia Wetelainen and Betty Kinnunen. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R....
James Clifton Hopwood
Feb 6, 2011
Hopwood, James Clifton, Age 70, February 6, 2011 of Dearborn Heights. Dear brother of Gwen (Roger) Stasak. Uncle of Michael (Jennifer) and Elizabeth (Mark). Great- uncle of Nicole and Riley. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanine, parents James and Ellner and brother Terry. Funeral service will be Wednesday 10am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Suzanne E. Woodrich
Feb 6, 2011
Suzanne E. Woodrich, age 50, February 6, 2011. Fiance' of Joe Vazquez. Mother of Robert and Jacqueline Woodrich. Daughter of Rolf (Gesella) Foerster. Sister of Mark Foerster. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 9th, at 11 am at Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, 46530 Romeo Plank, Macomb, MI 48044. Visitation Tuesday, February 8th from 5-9 pm at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions...
Michael Cox
Feb 3, 2011
Michael Howard Cox, Age 69, February 3, 2011 of Garden City. Dear husband of Wendy. Loving father of Tracy Emling, Michele Korch, Kelly Cox and Michael Cox. Dear brother of Dennis, Margie Cox and Kevin Cox. Also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial gathering Tuesday, FEBRUARY 8TH, from 2pm until time of service at 7pm in R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Vera W. Goralski
Feb 2, 2011
Vera Goralski Age 86, February 2, 2011 Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Goralski. Loving mother of Kenneth W., Judith Caron, Teri Brown and the late John and Don. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of Edith Schulte and Grant Griffith. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday,...
James M. Sennish
Feb 1, 2011
James M. Sennish, well-known Kelleys Islander, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:33 p.m. He had been hospitalized since December 10, when he broke his hip in a fall. Jim Sennish dearly loved Kelleys Island, where he spent every summer, growing up, and where his family had resided for many generations. Jim was born December 19, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio....
Joan E. Jones
Feb 1, 2011
Joan E. Jones (Nee Ursum) Age 78, February 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Albert "Jack" Jones. Loving mother of Albert, Jeffrey (Kathy), John (Arlene) and Julie (David) Collins. Dear sister of Evelyn Suman, James and Kenneth Ursum. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd,, Livonia...
Arthur A. Savoie
Jan 31, 2011
Arthur Anthony Savoie Age 79, January 31, 2011 of Livonia and Palm Harbor, Florida. Beloved husband of MaryAnn. Loving father of Randall, Cheryl and Janine (the late Rob). Dear grandfather of Paul, Kyle, Aaron, Andrea and Abby. Brother of Eileen (Jack) Mollohan and the late Richard. Memorial Gathering, Saturday, February 12th from 10 AM until time of Memorial Service at...
Kenneth G. Sloan
Jan 31, 2011
Kenneth George Sloan Age 78, January 31, 2011 Loving brother of Marilyn Rykse, Nancy Gibson and Linda (Jim) Bakovoy. Dear uncle of 9 and great uncle of 6. Retiree of Crane Valves and a U.S. Navy Veteran. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Share a memory of Ken with his family by signing the guestbook. Funeral...
George K. Mugianis
Jan 27, 2011
George K.Mugianis Age 85, January 25, 2011 of Southfield George was an avid Marathon runner and USMC Veteran of WWII serving Iwo Jima. Beloved brother of Christ (Catherine), Dear Uncle of Dean (Jennifer), George Dimitri, Elissa. Great Uncle of Chris, Katina and Trinity. Memorial gathering Sunday from 10 am to 1 pm with Military Honors at 12 noon at R.G....
Mary W. Edington
Jan 26, 2011
Mary W. Edington Age 95, January 26, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear sister of Corrine Barnes and Willard Nance. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday at Noon. Visitation Friday from 3 until 9 PM. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...
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