Obituaries

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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Alexander M. Donnan

Alexander M. Donnan

Jan 14, 2009

Alexander M. Donnan Age 90, January 14, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude Coots Donnan. Loving father of Thomas (Carolyn), Paul (Jane) and the late Robert. Dear grandfather of David, Sandra, Kurt and Timothy. Great grandfather of Maryann, Robert, Danielle, Sara, Alexis and T.J. Brother of the late James Jr.. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Queenie Elizabeth Burnett

Queenie Elizabeth Burnett

Jan 12, 2009

Queenie Elizabeth Burnett of Dexter. Formerly of Allen Park, passed away January 12, 2009 peacefully at home, surrounded by family at the age of 101. Queenie was born on Muskoka Lake, Milford Bay, Ontario. Canada to Walter Fowler and Josephine Sciven Fowler. Walter was a steamboat captain on the Muskoka Lake. Both her parents were born in England. Queenie, at...

Nick Bodner

Nick Bodner

Jan 12, 2009

Nick Bodner age 81, January 12, 2009. Loving husband of Janet. Dear father of Linda Hutchinson, Michael, Chuck and Barbara (Douglas) Nikkila. Grandfather of Dr. Nicole (Eric) Talbot, Craig Talbot, Kevin Bodner, Amy Bodner, Kelsey Nikkila, David Nikkila and his beloved dog Kellie. Funeral Service 11 am Saturday from the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia....

Laurel "Larry" Leforge

Laurel "Larry" Leforge

Jan 12, 2009

Laurel "Larry" LeForge Age 88, Passed into the loving arms of Jesus January 12, 2009. Beloved husband of 66 years of Helen (Yodie). Loving father of Larry (Pam), Susan (the late Chuck) Pennington, George and Gary (Mary). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Dear brother of Annie Kinsey, Jack (Lucy) LeForge and the late Nancy Guthrie, Sybil...

Bette Jean Rumbaugh

Bette Jean Rumbaugh

Jan 11, 2009

Bette Jean Rumbaugh passed away January 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Chester B. Loving mother of Deborah (Richard) Ellsworth. Sister of the late Joann Gard. Grandmother of Jason, Joanne and Jeffrey. Great grandmother of Sarah. Aunt of Janet Burley and Lori Johnson. Visitation will be 6-9 pm Wednesday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington...

Thomas Dwight Conser

Thomas Dwight Conser

Jan 11, 2009

Thomas Dwight Conser Age 70, January 11, 2009 of Novi. Beloved father of Sherri (Tim) DeOrnellas, Carol (Karen) Conser, Michael Conser, James (Christine) Conser, grandfather of Holly (George), Robert, Erica (Nate), Todd, Jordan, Catherine, Donovan, Kevin and Christopher. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM in RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI where services will be held Thursday...

Bob L. Laurence

Bob L. Laurence

Jan 9, 2009

Bob L. Laurence, Age 85, January 9, 2009. Beloved husband of June. Loving father of Claudine Livingston(Dave Koslowski). Dear grandfather of Bobby Woodruff(Vrendi Will) & Daniel Livingston. Brother of Leroy Laurence(Nora). Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday at 11 A.M. Visitation Sunday 1-9 P.M. Memorial contributions maybe directed to the Charity of...

Annie Mae Scott

Annie Mae Scott

Jan 9, 2009

SCOTT, Annie Mae, Age 83, January 9, 2009. Formerly of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late William Scott. Survived by 3 sons, 2 daughters, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-9pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City where the services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00am. Funeral Home:...

Katherine "Kitty" Patterson

Katherine "Kitty" Patterson

Jan 7, 2009

Katherine "Kitty" Patterson (Moule') January 7, 2009, age 85. Predeceased by her mother "Ging". Beloved mother of Georgia (Earl) Kiel and CDR Valerie Moule', USN (Ret). Cherished grandmother of Yvonne, Donald (Ruth) and Monique (Steven Cyncewicz) Cadoret. Adoring, fun-loving, proud great-grandmother of Dennis, Benjamin, Emma, Isabelle and Alexander. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon "Pat" Patterson. Dear mother of Kirk...

Charles "Chuck" Sutherland

Charles "Chuck" Sutherland

Jan 7, 2009

Charles "Chuck" Sutherland Age 90, January 7, 2009 of Troy. Beloved husband of the late Veda Sutherland. Loving father of Kathy Noel and Barbara (J. Winthrop Walker) Sutherland. Grandfather of Ian and Alex Walker, Matt and Shannon Noel. Great Grandfather of Kaden St. Onge and Korbyn Visnaw. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...

Thomas O. Muhn

Thomas O. Muhn

Jan 1, 2009

Thomas O. Muhn Age 80, January 1, 2009 of Punta Gorda, FL., formerly of Troy, Michigan. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Jeffrey (Gerry) and Stephen (Laurie)and brother of Carl. Two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, two nephews and three nieces. Visitation Friday 4-9 PM at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Funeral Service 1 PM Saturday...

William A. Albitus

William A. Albitus

Dec 31, 2008

William Alexander Albitus, Jr. Age 77, December 31, 2008. Beloved wife of Patricia. Loving father of Michael (Penny), Suzanne and Richard Albitus. Dear grandfather of Tricia, Michael and Rebecca. A Funeral Service for William will take place at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2009 at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation will be Saturday...

Leopold Vasquez

Leopold Vasquez

Dec 31, 2008

VASQUEZ, LEO (Norm). World War II Veteran. Age 87, December 31 of Garden City. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of Norm (Pat) Vasquez, Joanne Tutas and David (Laura) Vasquez; Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services to be announced. Please share an online memory of Norm at www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home...

Dorothy E. Brown

Dorothy E. Brown

Dec 28, 2008

Dorothy E. Brown Age 78, December 28, 2008. Beloved wife of Lawrence. Loving mother of Judy (Phil) Hutton and Kathy (Rick) Buoy. Dear grandmother of Eric, Aimee, Daniel, Sarah and Amanda. Sister of Bernard Anderson. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday at 11 AM. Visitation Friday from 3 until 9 PM....

Elrod O. Chambers

Elrod O. Chambers

Dec 27, 2008

Elrod Orvette Chambers, Jr. Age 78. Loving father of Laurie Ashford(Greg), Steve(Patsy) Chambers and the late Jeffrey Chambers. Brother of James, Willa Mae, Billie, Francis and the late Joe. Grandfather of Howard, Steven, Bradley, Jeffrey, Veronica and Jesse. Private Memorial Service will be held in Tennessee.

Elrod O. Chambers

Elrod O. Chambers

Dec 27, 2008

Elrod Orvette Chambers, Jr. Age 78. Loving father of Laurie Ashford(Greg), Steve(Patsy) Chambers and the late Jeffrey Chambers. Brother of James, Willa Mae, Billie, Francis and the late Joe. Grandfather of Howard, Steven, Bradley, Jeffrey, Veronica and Jesse. Private Memorial Service will be held in Tennessee. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services 15451 Farmington Rd....

Gerald C. Terry, Sr.

Gerald C. Terry, Sr.

Dec 27, 2008

Gerald C. Terry, Sr. Age 89, December 27, 2008, Resident of Grayling. Beloved husband of Marian. Loving father of Sharon, Linda Sharp, Marian Macauley, Gerald C., Jr., William and Pete. Also survived by 8 grandhildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 2 step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Eleanor McKenzie. WWII Veteran. Retired Sgt. Major - Michigan...

David H. King, Jr.

David H. King, Jr.

Dec 24, 2008

David H. King Jr. Age 55, Suddenly December 24, 2008. Loving son of Betty and the late David Sr. Beloved brother of Paul and John (Lauren). Dear uncle of Kelly, Brittany and Abbey. Instate Monday 2-9 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia and instate at Highland Park Baptist Church 28600 Lahser Rd., Southfield...

Gertrude G. Malecki

Gertrude G. Malecki

Dec 23, 2008

Gertrude Genevieve Malecki (nee Merecki) Age 83, December 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus J. Loving mother of Joyce (Michael) Elsner, Alan (Terri) Malecki and Nancy (John) Heathfield. Dear grandmother of Kevin and Brian, Curtis and Adam, Michelle, Daniel and Jennifer. Dear sister of Carl (Aurora) Merecki. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Sarah Lynn White

Sarah Lynn White

Dec 23, 2008

Sarah Lynn White Age 34, Went to be with the Lord December 23, 2008. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Madeline, Rachel and Isabella. Dearest daughter of Joel and Cindy House. Dear sister of Dan (Shannon) House and Rachel (Steve) Eshelman. Dear granddaughter of Alvin and Gladys Link and Fred (Nancy) House. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...

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