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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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George A. Buszka
Sep 26, 2009
George A.Buszka Age 87, September 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Irene F. Buszka. Loving father of Mary (Marvin) Meyers and Paul (Valerie) Buszka. Dear grandfather of Donald Meyers, Rory, Liana and Timothy Buszka. Dear brother of Frances Mattison. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. George was an engineering graduate of General Motors Institute and a retiree from...
Robert R Trissell
Sep 23, 2009
Robert "Bob" Trissell, age 54, September 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Connie. Dearest son of Betty Trissell. Loving grandfather of Tiffany Barton. Dear brother of Sharon (Frank) Wojcik and step-father of Scott Patton. Visitation Friday from 5-9pm, Saturday from 4-9pm and Sunday from 2-7pm at the R.G. & G.R.Harris Funeral Home. Funeral service Sunday at 7pm. The family suggests donations...
Isabella W. Johnson
Sep 23, 2009
Isabella W. Johnson, Age 88, Went to be with the Lord September 23, 2009. Beloved wife of 62 yrs of Robert. Loving mother of Douglas (Kathee), Joyce (Ronald) Kulczycki and the late David (Kitty). Dear grandmother of Kristen (Aaron) Rickens, Sarah Kulczycki. Sister of Thomas (Barbara) & the late Robert (Alice) Lindsay. Visitation Saturday from 10am until memorial service at...
Earl W. Miller
Sep 22, 2009
MILLER, Earl W., Age 89, September 22, 2009, of Westland. Dear lifetime friend of ex-wife, Ruth Miller. Loving father of Linda (Ray) Allen and Sharon (Gary) Barkoff. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Earl was preceded in death by his second wife, Mary Burke, daughter Barbara Clark and son-in-law Jack Clark. Funeral services will be held Friday at...
Lura' Thornton
Sep 22, 2009
Lura' Thornton, age 88, September 22, 2009, of Detroit. Loving mother of Gwendolynn, Vance and Brian. Dear grandmother of Cynthia Ford, Teesha, Little John, Kyle, Michelle and Jennifer; and great grandmother of 6. Also survived by her brother Earl Lee Hopkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy; and son Vernon. Funeral service Saturday at 11am (family hour...
Robert Trissell
Sep 22, 2009
Robert "Bob" Trissell, age 54, September 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Connie. Dearest son of Betty Trissell. Loving grandfather of Tiffany Barton. Dear brother of Sharon (Frank) Wojcik and step-father of Scott Patton.Dear Uncle of James (Sara) Szekely. Visitation Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 4-9pm and Sunday 2-7pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Funeral Service...
Fred J. Comai, Jr.
Sep 21, 2009
Fred J. Comai, Jr. Age 77, September 21, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Rose Mary. Loving father of Sue (Del) Markle, Fred J. (Vickie) Comai III and Jo Anne (Tim) McGinn. Brother of Janet (Louis) Harding, Eileen (Gene) Hemmingway, and Christine (Dave) Linnemeyer. Grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 8. Funeral Service 7:00 PM Thursday at the R.G. &...
Verla E. Croan
Sep 19, 2009
Verla Croan, Age 71, unexpectedly September 19, 2009 Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Kathryn (Thomas)Lipan, Leisa (Mark) Padyjasek, Jason (Amy) & the late Stephen Croan. Dearest grandmother of Amy, Michael, Hannah, Frank, Melissa, John, Brenden & Lauryn. Dear sister of Helen Johnston, Ernie Sherley, Pam Gobble, & the late Regina Riley & Gilford Sherley. Funeral services at the...
Pauline Zahm
Sep 16, 2009
Pauline Zahm Age 83, September 16, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Alan (Chris), Ronald (Marsha), Dale (Laura), and Diane. Dear Grandmother of Steffen, Gregory, Rachel, Ryan, Jessica, and Ashley. Dear sister of Alex Yonish, John Yonish, and Rosemarie DeJack. Private family services have taken place. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in...
Domenico A. Fortuna
Sep 15, 2009
Domenico Fortuna, age 88, September 15, 2009, of Redford Twp. Loving father of Toni Siuru, Felix Fortuna and Joanne (Tim) Pata. Dear grandfather and great grandfather of 16. He was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia and daughter, Donna Dohr. Visitation Thursday from 2-9pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Scripture service Thursday...
Stephen Paul Ryan
Sep 12, 2009
Stephen Paul Ryan, Age 27. Went to be with the Lord September 12, 2009. Beloved son of Vincenta, and the late Terri Ryan and Mark Ryan. Dear brother of Nathan, Jonathan, Dominic and Mark. Cherished grandson of Jerry & Diane Ryan, Shirley Caruso & Theresa Lauzon. Dearest great-grandson of Mildred Stevenson. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation...
Richard Wednig
Sep 11, 2009
Richard Wednig, Age 94, September 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Willow G. Dear father of Jon (Debra) and Joel (Patricia) Wednig. Brother of Elsie Heffley. Grandfather of Robin Berg, Ronald and Richard Wednig. Great grandfather of Ryan, Drake and Matthew. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Michigan, Monday, September 14th from...
Dorothy E. Pontius
Sep 11, 2009
Dorothy E. Pontius, Age 93 September 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Pontius. Loving mother of Patricia (John) Owen, Michael (Carol) and Donald (De) Pontius. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday from 1 p.m. until Memorial Service at...
Mary L. Jones
Sep 11, 2009
Jones, Mary L., Age 79, of Wayne. Beloved mother of Diane (Herman R.) Taylor, Linda (Carl) Frey, James A. Blackwell, Donald (Jo) Blackwell, Gloria (Ed) Shisler, & Mark Blackwell. Dear grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 24. Funeral services on Wednesday 1:00 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Tuesday from 3-9 pm....
Gladys D. Romano
Sep 11, 2009
Gladys D. Romano, Age 96, September 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Patsy Romano. Dear sister of Edward (Joyce) Barry, Dalaine (Douglas) Wagar and Thora Krest. Also survived by her devoted caregiver Twanda Thomas and her dear friend Del Bartle. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday at 11 a.m. Visitation...
Robert C. Julin
Sep 10, 2009
Robert C. Julin Age 76 Passed away September 10, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Linda (John) Fischer, Jr. Doting grandfather of Evan. Brother of Dorothy (Morgan) Meyers and Paul (Elaine) Julin and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-5 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and on Monday...
Norma E. Smith
Sep 9, 2009
Norma Ellen Smith, age 76, September 9, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John R. "Jack". Loving mother of Karen (Graham) Strachan and Tom (Alicia) Smith. Dear sister of Dr. Frank Arnold. Dear grandmother of 8. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Saturday, September 19 at 9:30 AM. There will be...
Julius R. Graye
Sep 8, 2009
Julius R. Graye, Age 71, Sept. 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Pauline. Loving father of Michael (Kelly) and Steven. Dear grandfather of Madeline and Jack. Dear brother of Patricia Bush and Delphine Guay. Julius was the founder of Graye Electrical Services. Visitation will be at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday from 3-8 PM...
Bernice Rozwod
Sep 7, 2009
ROZWOD, Bernice, Age 92, formerly of Garden City & Kalkaska. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Charlotte (William) Van Bynen. Dear grandmother of Cynthia Van Bynen, Randall (Ellen) Van Bynen, Todd (Cathy) Van Bynen, & Cheri (Larry) Perry. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Thursday...
Ronald A. Baker
Sep 3, 2009
Baker, Ronald A., Age 66, September 3, 2009 of Westland. Beloved father of Valorie Baker, Jerry (Shannon) Baker, Adam Baker, Mark (Heidi) Collins, Chris Collins, Melinda (Michael) Wallace, Kevin (Christina) Collins. Brother of Roseanne Baker. Grandfather of Matthew, Laine, Emily, Sean, Nathan, Kelsey, Seth, Tobi and Toni. Visitation Tuesday, September 8th from 3-8pm in R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
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