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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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Joy M. Daniels

Joy M. Daniels

Jul 7, 2010

Joy Smith Daniels, W. Bloomfield, age 77, July 7, 2010. Joy was born December 12, 1932 and raised in Detroit. She met her beloved husband, the late Charles ("Charlie") Daniels, when he was playing the organ at their church. The two were married in September of 1954, shortly after she graduated from Michigan State College. Joy and Charlie raised their...

Daniel M. Tomes

Daniel M. Tomes

Jul 7, 2010

Daniel M. Tomes, Age 24, Suddenly July 7, 2010. Beloved son of Denise Tomes. Loving grandson of Robert Tomes. Dear brother of Robert (Kate), Steven and Ted. Nephew of Mark and Susan Purkiss, and great-nephew of Pat Szymczak. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City Saturday from 2 pm until Memorial Service at 4...

Edward A. Edford

Edward A. Edford

Jul 6, 2010

Edward A. Edford, Age 87, July 6, 2010. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Elaine, Lois and Edward A. Edford, Jr. Dear brother of Dorothy Sankus. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 PM on Friday, July 23 at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, followed by Plymouth Elks, Lodge of Sorrows Service. Visitation...

Arvil Depetro

Arvil Depetro

Jul 5, 2010

Arvil DePetro, Age 87, July 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Catherine and Marsha (Michael). Dear grandfather of Amy, Andrew and James. Arvil was a retiree of NBD Bank and a WWII Veteran. Funeral services will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Saturday at 12 Noon. Visitation Friday...

Michaela Marie "Kala" Williams

Michaela Marie "Kala" Williams

Jul 1, 2010

Michaela Marie "Kala" Williams Age 52, July 1, 2010. Loving mother of Lindsay, Morgan and Cody. Grammie of Maya Marie. Best friend of Lin. Sister of Bonnie, Moira, Bill (Vicky), Kerry and Rory. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation...

Shirley J. Hovermale

Shirley J. Hovermale

Jun 26, 2010

Shirley J. Hovermale Age 72 Went home to be with the Lord June 26, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Greg(Kelly), Brad(Joyce), & Mark(Sara). Dear grandmother of Steven, Austin, Jonathan & Autumn, Ryan & Rachel, and Abby. Dear sister of Lavonne(Ralph) Ausicker. Through countless ministries, Shirley was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. She was devoted...

Virginia B. Paridee

Virginia B. Paridee

Jun 23, 2010

Virginia Paridee Age 90, June 23, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Clyde Paridee. Loving mother of Sharon (Robert) Morris. Dear grandmother of Kimberly (Michael) Hermanson and Lisa Viselli. Dear great grandmother of Emily, Zoe, Ryan and Nicolas. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday at 10:30 am. Visitation Friday 2 -...

Marjorie Elizabeth Whipple

Marjorie Elizabeth Whipple

Jun 23, 2010

Marjorie E. Whipple, Age 82 of Livonia. Went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2010. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Norman, Darryl, Debbie, Mark and Dawn. Sister of Phillip Norris. Loved by numerous grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30pm to 5:30pm in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home at 31551 Ford Road, Garden City....

Eleanor Motyka

Eleanor Motyka

Jun 22, 2010

Eleanor Motyka, Age 94, June 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Joe Motyka. Loving mother of Jack and Gerry. Dear grandmother of 3, great-grandmother of 7, and great-great-grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Corky Dzieczkowski. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd, Garden City, Friday 9 am until 3 pm. Please share a memory...

Arthur L. Corson

Arthur L. Corson

Jun 21, 2010

Arthur L.Corson Age 87, June 21, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Aletha. Loving father of Toni (Fred) Johnson . Dear grandfather of Terry (Kim) and Jason. Great grandfather of Brandon, Luke, Jesse and Amanda, Chloe and Sophie. Dear brother of Thelma Sturm, Bonnie (Ed) Herman and the late Violet Bruner and brother in law Leslie Bruner. Funeral service at...

Frances L. Messenger

Frances L. Messenger

Jun 21, 2010

Frances L. Messenger, Age 85, June 21, 2010 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of Leonard. Dear mother of Sharon (Jim) Roberts, David (Pam) Messenger, Barbara (Phil) Warren, Stephen (Auralie) Messenger, and Karen (William) Gunning. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held Friday, June 25 from 3 pm followed by a memorial service at 4...

Lisa Ann Horn

Lisa Ann Horn

Jun 18, 2010

Lisa Ann Horn Age 51, June 18, 2010. Beloved mother of Matthew. Loving sister of Karin, Tracey, Lewis, Paul and Raymond. Former wife of Kent. Daughter of the late Lewis and Peggy Horn. Niece of Butch and Vern. Aunt of Lewis, Christey, Karisa, Michael, Nick and Lauren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...

Margaret R. Lawson

Margaret R. Lawson

Jun 15, 2010

Margaret "Peg" Lawson, Age 64, June 15, 2010 of Farmington Hills. Loving mother of Michael. Dearest sister of Patty Kreitmeyer. Loving aunt of Matthew Kreitmeyer. She was preceded in death by her Loving mother Edna L. Lawson. Funeral service Sunday 5 PM. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Sunday 2-8 PM. The family...

Jordan Robert Hill

Jordan Robert Hill

Jun 14, 2010

Jordan Robert Hill, Age 20, June 14, 2010 of Westland. Beloved son of Shawn and Kimberly. Loving brother of Sarah. Grandson of James and Helen Joslin, and the late Evelyn Joslin., the late Brian and June Hill. Great nephew of Carolyn Norton and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who dearly loved him. Visitation Thursday 2-9 pm at R.G. &...

Wilma Lee Gelinas

Wilma Lee Gelinas

Jun 11, 2010

Wilma Lee Gelinas-Hardesty, Age 49, June 12, 1010 of Inkster. Loving sister of Roger Lundell, also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 am at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, MI. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 pm. Please share a memory with Wilma's family...

Joyce J. Wilson

Joyce J. Wilson

Jun 11, 2010

Joyce J. Wilson Age 76, Died Friday, June 11, 2010. Beloved wife of Robert A. Loving mother of Diana (Dale)Hunt, Kim (Butch) Swogger, Bobbie (Joe) Carlson and Robin Wilson Kerr. Dear grandmother of Tracy, Lauren, Brandi, Paige and Phillip. Great grandmother of 6. Also survived by 2 sisters. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd.,...

Calvin L. Moore

Calvin L. Moore

Jun 10, 2010

Calvin Louis Moore Age 87, June 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Gwen (Davies) Moore for 61 years. Loving father of Robert (Betty), Calvin (Ramona) and Charles (Cindy) Moore. Dear grandfather of Robert (Brandy), Jennifer (Edward), Lisa, Bryan, Talia and Olivia. Great grandfather of Brooklyn, Grace, Drew, Faith, Hannah and Griffin. Brother of the late LeRoy and Robert (Helen). Calvin was...

William W. Neville

William W. Neville

Jun 8, 2010

William Wendel Neville of Ann Arbor (formerly of Dearborn) died peacefully on June 8, 2010. He was 79. Born in Detroit, Aug.4, 1930 to William J. and Mary Neville. Graduated Fordson High School 1949. Served in US Army Korea 1951-52. Married Carol (Finzel) Orloff (divorced 1980). BA in Anthropology from University of Michigan 1979. Avid fan and supporter of U...

Justine Florence Mullett

Justine Florence Mullett

Jun 7, 2010

Justine Florence Mullett, Age 76, June 7, 2010 of Garden City, a graduate of St. Leo High School and Magna Cum Laude graduate of Madonna University. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Donald W. (Wendy), Michele (Wayne) Woodard, Margaret (Charles) Henry, John (Diane), Joseph, Marilyn (John) Estrada and Justine (Ron) Pummill. Sister of Patrick (Helen) Brown. Survived by 33...

Walter L. Robinson

Walter L. Robinson

Jun 5, 2010

Walter Lee Robinson Age 85, June 5, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Robinson. Loving father of Janet (Da'Juan), Walter III, Jill and Janel (Ricardo). Dear brother of Lucille. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter was a member of the Tuskegee Airmen and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Family Hour Saturday, from 1 PM...

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