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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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Brian W. Spezia
Jan 18, 2010
Brian W. Spezia Age 51, Passed away January 18, 2010. Best friend and husband of 24 years to Kelly. Loving dad of Chad, Alyssa, Tyler, Madison and Jeremy. Dear son of William and Joy Spezia. Dear brother of Dennis Spezia, Cheryl (Steve) Hornacek, Mark (Gina) Spezia and Deanna (Jim) Satawa. Son-in-law of Jerry and Judy Akers and brother-in-law of Wendy...
Ellner Hopwood
Jan 17, 2010
HOPWOOD, Ellner, Age 88, January 17, 2010, of Dearborn Heights. Loving mother of James, and Gwen (Roger) Stasak. Dear grandmother of Michael and Elizabeth. Great grandmother of Nicole and Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband James; and son Terry. Funeral service Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City....
Richard R. Johnson
Jan 15, 2010
Richard Rohyans Johnson, Age 76, January 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of James (Vivian), Julie Sako, Michael (Carol) and Susan (Kelly) O'Connor. Dear grandfather of Ashley & Natalie, Michael & Mac, Grace, Elizabeth & Mary and Molly & Maura. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Sunday 2-9 PM with a...
Mervin A. Stringer
Jan 15, 2010
Mervin A.Stringer Age 91. Went to be with his Lord and Savior January 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Loretta. Loving father of Mervin A. "Bud" (Lyn), Mary Grace "Meg" Boyd, Michael (Joyce) McGowan and the late Barbara Polkinghorn. Dear brother of Harold (Natalie). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mervin was a WWII Veteran and a retiree...
Dorance Waddell Blair
Jan 11, 2010
Dorance Waddell Blair, Age 78, January 11, 2010, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Teresa (Kevin) Kitz, and Brenda (Tom) Kitz. Brother of Sue Nelson and Nell (Larry) Norville. Dear grandfather of Sean, Jimmy, Shannon, Danny and Kelly. Funeral service Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City....
Helene Joan Engelhart
Jan 10, 2010
Helene Joan Engelhart, Age 87, January 10, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Loving mother of Alfred R. (Marcia), Craig (Mary Ann) and Denise (Jim) Nawrocki. Grandmother of Jennifer, Kristen, Alison, Jimmy and Michael. Great-grandmother of Samantha. Visitation Tuesday 2:00-9:00 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and Wednesday...
Ralph Elwood Shawanibin
Jan 8, 2010
Shawanibin, Ralph Elwood, Age 80 Of Detroit, January 8, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Maryann, Loving father of Cynthia (William) Schuyler, Irene (Michael) Daniels, Debbie Shawanibin, Patrick Shawanibin, Mark Shawanibin, Richard Shawanibin and the late Michael Shawanibin. Ten grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-9pm Sunday in the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road,...
Kay H. Buchholz
Jan 6, 2010
Kay H. Buchholz, Age 68, January 6, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Buchholz. Loving mother of Kim (Bob) Lewis, Steve (Robin) and Tim (Calla). Dear grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Penny Brown. Retired Obstetrics Nurse from Garden City Hospital. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Livonia, Saturday from 10 AM until time of Funeral...
Linda Ann Landau
Jan 5, 2010
Linda Ann Landau, Age 49, January 5, 2010. Beloved wife of James Landau, Jr. Loving mother of Krista Landau and Michael Plummer. Dear daughter of Clara Cichocki, and sister of Dan Cichocki. Also survived by Aunts Arline Koskie & Lorraine Novock, and Uncle John (Margaret) Koske. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Thursday...
Robert W. Ozenghar
Jan 2, 2010
Robert W. Ozenghar, Age 85, January 2, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Ozenghar. Loving father of Gail (Larry) Cranston and Robert Ozenghar Jr. Dear grandfather of Robert (Kathy) Ozenghar III. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 1 - 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed...
Barbara L. Hall
Jan 2, 2010
Barbara L. Hall Age 66, January 2, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Don Hall. Dearest daughter of Olive Young. Loving mother of Kevin (Elizabeth), Kathy (Raymond) Johnson, Colleen (Whitey) Donagan & Timothy (Danielle). Dear grandmother of Courtney, Cameron & Cassandra, Brittany, Colton & Raychel, Brendan, Ethan and Owen. Dear sister Robert, James and Richard Young. Visitation at the R.G....
Grace Kopus
Jan 1, 2010
Grace Kopus(Synowiec) Age 83, January 1, 2010. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Greg. Dear grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Monday 11 A.M. until Funeral service at 1 P.M. Memorial contributions may be directed to Angela Hospice....
Gary Alan Hellum
Dec 27, 2009
Hellum, Gary Alan, Age 43, December 27, 2009, of Westland. Beloved son of Richard Hellum and Janice (J.D.) Fultz. Dear nephew of Cathie Cronk. Formerly married to Donna. Also survived by his dogs Tasha and Tara. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 9pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City. The family suggests donations to...
Samuel E. Sipps
Dec 23, 2009
SIPPS, Samuel E. Jr., Age 54 of Dearborn Heights. Loving brother of Mary Jane Przeklasa, Tom Sipps, Gary Sipps, Beverly Burke and the late Sherry Gust. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon on Tuesday at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation 1-9pm Monday with a Moose Service 6:00 pm Monday in the funeral...
Alice E. Goodrich
Dec 21, 2009
Alice E. Goodrich Age 62. Went home to be with Jesus December 21, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Dearest daughter of George and Gladys Pittard. Loving mother of Stephen, Timothy (Rheanna) and Matthew (Michelle). Nana of Jacob, Abigail and Kaleb. Dear sister of Audrey (Tom) Wernholm. Sister-in-law of Romona Goodrich. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...
Norman William Hildreth
Dec 19, 2009
Norman William Hildreth Age 93, December 19, 2009. Loving husband of the late Marguerite. Father of Margie Bennett, Ken and Alfred. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Norman lived in Novi and formerly Detroit. He was a Navy Veteran from WWll, retired Funeral Director and U.S. Post Office. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home...
Joyce Shaw
Dec 18, 2009
Joyce Shaw Age 87, December 18, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kimball Shaw. Loving mother of Pamela Joyce Shaw, Jack (Elaine) Shaw, Kim (Mike) Davis and Lisa Bajusz. Also Survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Wednesday 11 am. Visitation Tuesday...
Joyce Shaw
Dec 18, 2009
Joyce Shaw, Age 87, December 18, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kimball Shaw. Loving mother of Pamela Joyce Shaw, Jack (Elaine) Shaw, Kim (Mike) Davis and Lisa Bajusz. Also Survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral service at the R.G.& G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Wednesday 11 am. Visitation Tuesday 1-7...
Vincent Slomczenski
Dec 18, 2009
Slomczenski, Vincent Age 89, December 18 of Westland. Beloved husband of Wanda. Loving father of John (Patricia), Carl (Joan), Dave and Gary. Brother of Frank and Cass. Seven grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00pm in R.G.& G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City. Services Wednesday 11:00am in the funeral home. Please sign online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com. Funeral...
Joyce Shaw
Dec 18, 2009
Joyce Shaw, Age 87, December 18, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kimball Shaw. Loving mother of Pamela Joyce Shaw, Jack (Elaine) Shaw, Kim (Mike) Davis and Lisa Bajusz. Also Survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Wednesday 11 am. Visitation Tuesday...
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