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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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Tyler J. Leger
Jun 14, 2009
Tyler Leger, passed away June 14, 2009 at the age of 16. Wonderful son of Jamey and Carrie Leger. Loving grandson of Hodges and Judy Smith, Norm and Janice Leger and Candace and Maurice Font. Dear nephew of Jill Leger, Tammey Leger and Rick Leger. Close cousin of Norman Leger, Jessica Leger and Kaitlyn Leger. Forever in the hearts of...
Florence Miele
Jun 9, 2009
Florence Miele, Passed away June 9 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late August. Loving mother of August Jr. (Jean), Angelo (Connie), Ronald and the late Mary Jane and Beverly. Dear grandmother of Guy, Ronald, Randal, Rochell, Michelle, Stefanie, Antoinette, Angelo, Jr., and Nicole. Great-grandmother of Guy, Jr, Joshua, Breanna, MaryJane, Britney, Jessica, Cailyn, McKenna, Savannah, Bailee,...
Barbara E. Swarthout
Jun 5, 2009
Barbara E. Swarthout Age 62, June 5, 2009. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Matthew, Karla & Cindy. Dear grandmother of Sarah, Mason & Logan. Visitation at the R. G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Monday 1-9 pm with Rosary service at 7 pm and at St.Genevieve Catholic Church 29015 Jamison, Livonia Tuesday from 9:15...
Ethel E. Coseo
May 28, 2009
Ethel Elizabeth Coseo Age 84, May 28, 2009 of Livonia. Loving wife of the late William Coseo. Daughter of the late Rena Mae and Buford Jansen. Beloved mother of Bill (Hillaree), Bob (Robin), Tom (Laura), Patrice and Peter (Mike). Grandmother of Geoffrey, Kevin Jr. (Carla), Will, Chloe, Thomas, Colin, Courtney and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Sarah, Lauren and Noel. Sister of...
Gary E. Curry
May 27, 2009
CURRY, Gary, Age 60, May 27, 2009 of Garden City. Beloved son of Edward and the late Evelyn. Loving father of Kristi (Al) Bloink and Shannon (Chad) McElvany. Brother of Nancy (Dennis) Kubin, Betty (Bob) Barbour and the late Patricia Curry. Also survived by grandchildren Errol, Kira, Owen, and Davin, and many lifelong friends. He was a much loved and...
Gary E. Curry
May 27, 2009
CURRY, Gary, Age 60, May 27, 2009 of Garden City. Beloved son of Edward and the late Evelyn. Loving father of Kristi (Al) Bloink and Shannon (Chad) McElvany. Brother of Nancy (Dennis) Kubin, Betty (Bob) Barbour and the late Patricia Curry. Also survived by grandchildren Errol, Kira, Owen, and Davin, and many lifelong friends. He was a much loved and...
Margery Ann Flesner
May 25, 2009
Margery Ann Flesner(nee Nelson) Age 76. Went to be with the Lord May 25, 2009. Loving mother of Richard (Diana) Beaty, Carol Livermore, Nancy (James) Marsh and the late Steve and Greg Flesner. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lahser, Southfield, Saturday at 11 AM. In...
Marguerite Nellie Rawlins
May 25, 2009
Marguerite Nellie Rawlins, Age 92, May 25, 2009 of Wayne. Beloved wife of the late David Earl Rawlins. Loving mother of Dorothy Rawlins, Mary Rawlins, Alice Davis, Paul (Dee Dee) Rawlins, Donna (Eric) Pregitzer, David (Valerie) Rawlins, Jr., Norma Rawlins and Richard Rawlins. Sister of Zoe. 10 Grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service 12 PM Friday at the R.G. &...
John Kenneth Tison
May 25, 2009
John Kenneth Tison, Age 78, May 25, 2009. Loving father of Deborah Rodriguez, Craig Tison, Pamela (Cas) Ploski and Scott Tison. Dear grandfather of Raquel, Rudy and Ramiro, Ruth, Philip, Stephen, Lydia, Mark, Deborah, Adam and Benjamin. Great grandfather of Lana. Dear brother of Delores Davies. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...
Blair Morton
May 24, 2009
Blair Morton, Born January 14, 1944. Passed from this life, surrounded by his loving family at home on May 24, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife Ellen Tomasovich. Proud father of Ian, Nicole, and Danielle. Also survived by his brother David (Jackie) Morton, and many family and friends whose love and support have been...
William Peter Carreras
May 20, 2009
CARRERAS, WILLIAM PETER, May 20, 2009, Age 61, of Inkster, MI. Loving father of Nathan Page, Jackson Carreras and Jessica Page-Carreras. Brother of June Moore and Robert Carreras. Also survived by one niece and three nephews. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 6 to 9 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford...
Elizabeth K. Crowl
May 19, 2009
Elizabeth K. Crowl (nee Gregor) Age 66, May 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Foster. Loving mother of Mark (Cynthia), Susan (John) Suboch and Caryn (Dale) Parm. Dear grandmother of Mark and Mollie, Danielle, Lauren and Stephanie, Olivia, Eli and Jackson. Great grandmother of Thomas, Angela and Jadyn. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden...
Nanci C. Mavin
May 19, 2009
Nanci C. Mavin, Age 65. Went to be with the Lord May 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Ralph. Loving mother of Keith(Tricia), Kris(Trina), Kyle(Christin) and Kellie. Dear grandmother of 9. A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Rd., Canton, Saturday at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contibutions may be directed to the Nanci...
Helen Rakocy
May 18, 2009
Helen Rakocy, Age 83, May 18, 2009. Beloved wife of 60 years to Walter. Loving mother of Linda (Michael) Gerwatowski, and David (Cindy) Rakocy. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Bulik, Joel & Kasi Rakocy and the late Scott Gerwatowski. Great grandmother of Ashlee and Devon Bulik. Dear sister of William, Mitchell, Alexander Pitylak, Barbara Kadlec and the late Stanley Pitylak. A...
Matthew Soto
May 17, 2009
Matthew Soto, Age 22, May 17, 2009 Loving Son of Linda Soto and Antonio Soto. Brother of Mindera(Sam)Tucker, Julio Sepulveda, Carmen(Mike)Schartiger, and Daniel Soto. Visitation Thursday, May 21, 2009 from 1-4 P.M. with Memorial Service at 4:00 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Please share a special memory of Matthew by signing his...
Viola Jean Radies
May 17, 2009
RADIES, VIOLA JEAN, Age 81, May 17, 2009 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Ervin J Radies. Loving mother of Elaine (Terry) Molloy and Steven (Phyllis) Radies. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. In state Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 Sheldon Rd., Canton with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 3-7...
Bennie G. Benson
May 14, 2009
Bennie G. Benson Age 92, Went to be with the Lord May 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Evelyn Stanifer and the late Dorothy Benson. Loving father of Janice Payne, Jeanne (Daniel) Chissus and Laurel Durham. Step-father of Deborah Stanifer (Arvy Kavaliauskas). Dear grandfather of Gregory and Doreen Payne, Nathan Chissus and James Durham. Brother of Millie Krueger and Trig (Lila)...
James E. Duarard
May 10, 2009
James Edward Duarard, Age 83, May 10, 2009 Beloved husband of Bettie. Loving father of Gary (Ruth), Janice (Mike) Spooner, Larry (Valerie), Robin (Norm) Miller, Kim (Tony) Schweizer, Tammy (Rick) Winekoff, Anthony, Roxanne (Rod) Crawford, Tracy (Todd) Rhodes, Keith (Alicia) and the late Ricky and Timmy. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Carl (Carol) and Mary...
Sophie Papp
May 10, 2009
Sophie Papp, Age 93, May 10, 2009. Loving mother of Gregory V. Papp, Mary (Jim) Mack and Steven Papp. Dear grandmother of Angela, Stephanie, Kelly and Stephen. Great-grandmother of Jackson and Nicholas. Pre-deceased by husband Gregory. Also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother: Grace Szparaga of Redford, Vickie Martin, Florence Vance, and Joe Vance of Texas. Memorial Service will...
Arthur G. Beasley
May 6, 2009
Arthur G. Beasley Age 85, May 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Keiko. Loving father of Douglas and Linda Beasley and Peggy (Bill) Clink. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Jessie, Brian and Kumara. Arthur was a Former officer of N.B.D. Bank and was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corp. where he served as a pilot during WWII and the Korean Wars....
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