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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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David Alan Blaisdell

David Alan Blaisdell

May 5, 2009

David Alan Blaisdell Age 50, May 5, 2009. Beloved son of Jean and the late Bud Blaisdell. Loving brother of Jan Grigg. Dear uncle of Melissa (Brion) Stone. David was a good painter of landscapes when younger. He loved music and the arts (Billy Joel & Neil Young). Because of his mental disabilities David lived in a Canton group home...

Miriam M. Sweet

Miriam M. Sweet

Apr 29, 2009

Miriam M. Sweet Age 89 Went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Weldon E. Sweet. Loving mother of Thomas (Elizabeth), James (Joyce), Carole (Rich) Halmekangas and Nancy (Jack) Adams. Loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 8. A Memorial Service will be held in the Sanctuary of Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six...

Gerald H. Smith

Gerald H. Smith

Apr 28, 2009

Gerald Hoyt Smith Age 88, April 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Kathleen (Walter) Zawacki, Thomas (Susan) and Dennis (Sharon). Dear grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 9. Gerald was a 25 year veteran of the Detroit Police Department. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday from 1:00 PM until...

Carole J. Frobe

Carole J. Frobe

Apr 27, 2009

FROBE, Carole J., Age 64, April 27, 2009. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Patrick and Paul. Dear grandmother of Nichole. Visitation at Salvation Army, Dearborn Heights Corp., 26700 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn Heights on Saturday from 10:00 am until funeral services at 11:00 am. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home (734) 425-9200 is in charge of arrangements. Funeral...

Frances Mildred Kondratko

Frances Mildred Kondratko

Apr 26, 2009

Kondratko, Frances Mildred, Age 69, April 26, of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Kondratko. Loving mother of Lori (Glen) Koslakiewicz, and Lisa Kondratko. Dear Busia of Ronnie, Henry, Sarah & Forrest. Sister of Barbara (Paul) Hatton and the late Roberta Millard. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, on...

Dorothy G. Muhn

Dorothy G. Muhn

Apr 23, 2009

Dorothy G.Muhn Age 81, April 23, 2009 of Punta Gorda, FL. Formerly of Troy, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Muhn. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Gerry) and Stephen (Laurie). Also survived by 2 Grandchildren, 3 Step-grandchildren, 2 Nephews and 3 Nieces. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd. Livonia. Memorial service Tuesday...

Mina Mae Ramsey

Mina Mae Ramsey

Apr 21, 2009

RAMSEY, MINA MAE, Age 82, April 21, 2009, of Garden City. Beloved wife of Lionel. Loving mother of Louis (Sarah) Knoche, Gary (Sharon) Knoche, John (Sharon Lee) Ramsey, Janice Ramsey, and Judy (Jeff) Harns. Dear sister of Lois Hall, Anita Kasbarian, Alta Keaser and Judy (Jerry) Holbrook. Grandmother of the late Eric Knoche, Kevin Knoche, Katie Ramsey, James Harns and...

Paul Blase Skazalski

Paul Blase Skazalski

Apr 21, 2009

Paul B. Skazalski, Age 54, April 21, 2009 Beloved Husband of Judy. Loving father of Tracy(Brett)Kell, Deron, and Andy. Dear brother of Mitchell(Colleen), Lenore(Richard), Jan(Virgil)Linderman, and Kevin(Lynn). Visitation Friday 4-7p.m. with Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Please share a special memory of Paul by signing his online guestbook....

Victor Schembri

Victor Schembri

Apr 18, 2009

Victor Schembri Age 88. April 18, 2009 of Livonia (and Port Richey, FL). He was born on January 10, 1921 in Mosta, Malta. Beloved Husband of Lilly of 57 years. Dear Father of Frank, Joann (Rick) Monterosso, Marion (Frank) Monterosso, Dorothy (Ron) Beutner and Doris (Chris) Meadows. Brother of Charles (Ida), Grace (the late Grezio) and Tony (Pauline). Dear brother-in-law...

Robert Allen Palmer

Robert Allen Palmer

Apr 12, 2009

Robert Allen Palmer, Age 88, April 12, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Loving father of Sandra Johnstone of Pleasant Ridge, MI. Brother of Jack Palmer of Hesperia, MI. Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII and retired from Kelsey-Hayes Wheel. Funeral Service Friday 10 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia....

Earl E. Parker

Earl E. Parker

Apr 9, 2009

Earl E. Parker, Age 83. Went to be with the Lord April 9, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Loving father of Patricia (W. Ronald) Thomason & the late Wayne Parker. Dear grandfather of Christin (Kyle) Mavin, Larry (Kristin) Parker, Ryan (Carrie) Thomason & Guy (Patti Gossett) Parker. Proud Great grandfather of Jacob, Aubrey & Rebekah Mavin, Alexis &...

Shirley J. Dawson

Shirley J. Dawson

Apr 3, 2009

Shirley J. Dawson Age 77, April 3, 2009 Beloved wife of Eric. Loving mother of Eric Jr. (Jami), Jim (Beth) and Ken Dawson and Lynn (Chuck) Fischback. Dear grandmother of Kimi, Jamie, Nick, Ron and Ryan. Sister of Pat (Lee) Messer and Tom (Marla) Robinson. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday...

Amanda Ruth Torgl

Amanda Ruth Torgl

Apr 3, 2009

Amanda "Ruth" Torgl Age 84, April 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Paul and Mark. Amanda was a former Red Cross Volunteer and was a Secretary in the legal and real estate industry. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Sunday 2-8 PM and at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six...

William R. Wendzell

William R. Wendzell

Apr 2, 2009

William R. Wendzell Age 92 April 2, 2009 Beloved husband of the late Julia. Loving father of Janet Miller and the late Betty Wendzell. Dear grandfather of Bobby and Jennifer. Great grandfather of Enna and Dante. Step-father of Doug and Eric Stemmler, Karen Mormando and Anne Sullivan. Also survived by 5 step-grandchildren and numerous step-great grandchildren. Funeral Service at the...

Ernest F. Steslick

Ernest F. Steslick

Mar 30, 2009

Ernest Frank Steslick Age 87, March 30, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Wilma A. Loving father of Gail (Tom) Seamark, Michael (Kimberly) and Jane (Gary) Orto. Dear grandfather of Erica, Aubert and Charlie. Great-grandfather of Benjamin and Hannah. Proud member of the Thomas S. Hughes Lodge #574 F & AM, Plymouth Elks and Ward Presbyterian Church. Retired from Chevrolet...

Thomas Sonderhouse

Thomas Sonderhouse

Mar 29, 2009

SONDERHOUSE, Thomas, Age 62. March 29, 2009 of Westland. Beloved husband of Margaret Stivers. Loving father of Jennie (Brian) Kirshner and Heath (Rebecca) Stivers. Grandfather of Brian, Jessica, Samuel, Megan, Alex, Teri and Sierra. Funeral Services will be at 12:00 Noon Sunday at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Saturday from 1-7 p.m. Funeral...

Paul F. Brunke

Paul F. Brunke

Mar 28, 2009

BRUNKE, PAUL F., Age 78, March 28, 2009 of Westland. Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He was a Korean War veteran. A gathering will take place at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City on Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. The family suggests donations to the...

Nancy Mae Denson-Brandes

Nancy Mae Denson-Brandes

Mar 27, 2009

DENSON-BRANDES, Nancy Mae, Age 71, March 27, 2009. Loving mother of Michael (Carol) & Richard (Cindi) Brandes, Karen (Larry) Wallace, Theresa Brandes, Kathy (Allan) Billcheck, Sheryl Wilson, adopted son Billy Brind and the late David J. Brandes. Dear grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 7. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City,...

Rose Lecznar

Rose Lecznar

Mar 27, 2009

Rose Lecznar (nee Broda) Age 87, March 27, 2009 Beloved wife of the late Edward "Whitey". Loving mother of Michael (Ellen), Judy (John) Lundberg and Mark (Patricia). Dear grandmother of Timothy (Doris), Jeffrey (Jody), Brian, Phillip and Alicia. Great grandmother of Danielle. Rose was an aircraft Riveter for the war effort, affectionately known as "Rosie The Riveter". We're sure that...

Scott E. Nys

Scott E. Nys

Mar 22, 2009

Scott Edward Nys Age 52, March 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Rachel. Dearest son of Edward (Noreen) Nys and Florence Hurlahe. Dear brother of Tim (Nicole) Nys. Uncle of Joe Nys, Jonathan and Marin Almanza. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Thursday from 1 - 8 p.m....

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