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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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Leo G. Selasky
Jul 14, 2008
Leo G. Selasky, Age 86, July 14, 2008, of Livonia. Beloved husband of Rita. Dear Father of Dennis (Pat). Dear Grandfather of Bethanie, Bridget and Nicholas. Great Grandfather of Sydney, Ross, Beau, Anna, Mary and Claire. Brother of 14, with 10 surviving. He was a retired battalion chief with the Detroit Fire Department. A memorial visitation will be held on...
Barbara Ann Ragan
Jul 14, 2008
RAGAN, Barbara Ann, Age 62, July 14, 2008. Loving mother of Tracey (Brian) Spehar and Kimberly (Dennis) Garbacik. Grandmother of Brian, Brendan, Brady, Derian and Devin. Sister of Rich (Maryanne), Tom (Lil), and Jerry (Sandy) Decker. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, where Funeral Services will be held at 7:30...
William F. Pardon
Jul 14, 2008
William F. Pardon, age 84, July 14, 2008, of Livonia. Loving father of Janice (Rodney) Wesley, Jane (Craig)Russell and Robin (Edward) Gardella. Dear grandfather of Laura Wesley and Adam Russell. Also survived by his faithful pet, Sally. William was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette. Funeral service Thursday, 11am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...
James E. Gibson
Jul 13, 2008
GIBSON, James Edward, Age 60, July 13, 2008 of Westland. Dear brother of Betty (Allison) Sanders, John (Judy), and Judy (Jerry) Petrie. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Wednesday 12 Noon at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 pm. Please sign Jim's online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G....
Agustin Quintana Sr.
Jul 11, 2008
Quintana, Agustin "Augie" Sr., Age 83. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Rose, Augie Jr (Sharon), Steven (Luann)and Lisa (Don) Crawford. Grandfather of Daniel, Alexandra, Matthew, Cordero, Gabriella and Joseph. Memorial visitation Tuesday from 2 pm until the time of Memorial Service at 6 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd. Garden City. Memorial donations...
Anna Jean Allison
Jul 11, 2008
Anna Jean Allison, Age 78, July 11, 2008 Beloved mother of Shirley (Michael) Witgen, John (Peggy), Sandra (Duke), Beth Engel and David (Chuck Reid). Dear sister of Peggy Mogle and David Iseman. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Monday 11 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Sunday 2-9...
Jonell E. Lindholm
Jul 6, 2008
Jonell Elizabeth Lindholm Age 53, July 6, 2008. Resident of Reisterstown, MD. Beloved daughter of Rev. William and Patricia Lindholm. Dear sister of William Jr. and Jana (Carleton) Britt. Jonell was a graduate of the University of Michigan and was employed with Unilever Margarine as a Process Engineer. She also played French Horn with several orchestras in the Baltimore area....
Suzanne Muldoon
Jul 1, 2008
Suzanne Muldoon Age 57, July 1, 2008 of Livonia. Beloved wife of Jack. Loving mother of Michael (Susie) and Daniel. Dear daughter of Betty Lou Robinson and grandmother of Nathan. Also survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral service Thursday at 10:30 am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 pm. The...
Stanley Rakoczy
Jun 30, 2008
Stanley Rakoczy Age 91 June 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Rakoczy. Loving father of Stanley D. (Sandy), Paul Christina), Shirley (Greg) McFadden & the late Stephen. Dear brother of Rose Clinesmith & Clara Falconer. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Thursday...
Shirley J. Miller
Jun 29, 2008
Shirley Jean Miller died June 29, 2008 in Newnan, Georgia. She was born May 15, 1927 in Highland Park, Michigan. She was the first of two children by Bernard Patrick Whalen, Jr. and Isobel Edna Kiesgen. In 1945, she graduated from Walled Lake High School in Michigan and joined the Army Nursing Corps. Trained at Mount Carmel Hospital School of...
Josephine Irene Wolff
Jun 27, 2008
WOLFF, JOSEPHINE, Age 92. June 27, 2008 of Redford. Loving mother of Donna (Mike Downey) and Arthur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur and grandson Eric Hoskins. Funeral Service Tuesday 11am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Mon 3-9pm. Please sign Josephine's online guestbook at: www.rggrharris.com. Funeral Home: R.G....
Bruce K Bockstanz
Jun 25, 2008
Bruce BockstanzBruce Bockstanz, age 86 of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, June 26, 2008. Husband of Marian, father of Dianne, Jim, Dave, Paul and Jerry. Grandfather of Julie, Jennifer, Mary, Charlie, Chuck, Katy, Elizabeth, John, Patrick, Garrett, Ashlyn and Nicholas. Great-grandfather of A.J., Gabriella, Samantha, Breyton, Ainsley and Reece. Son of Sidney and Vyrene Bockstanz, brother of John and Ruth. Member...
Hilda I. Wright
Jun 22, 2008
Wright, Hilda I., Age 89, June 22, 2008, of Westland. Loving mother of Jack Hunter and Irene Dace. Dear sister of Louise Siegel. Dear grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 9. Funeral services Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Tuesday 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Terrence Trainor
Jun 20, 2008
Terrence "Terry" Trainor, Age 60. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Matthew (Rachel), Catherine (Brian) Del Pup, Theresa, Carolyn. Grandfather of Anna, Nolan and Baby Del Pup. Brother of Thomas (Mary Lynn), Eileen Brand, Dennis (Cathy), Kathleen MacDonald, Timothy and the late Jim (Joanne), David (Lois), Daniel (Catherine) and Josephine. Son of the late James and Marian Trainor...
Robert S. Lankton
Jun 20, 2008
Robert S. Lankton PhD, June 20, 2008. Loving husband of 67 years to Maude. Loving father of the late Douglas (Marylyn Cantrell). Grandfather of Robert and James. Great grandfather of Chloe & Nathan. Brother of Kenneth and the late John and the late Ralph. Mr. Lankton received his PhD from the University of Michigan. He taught math in Detroit Public...
Evelyn Elizabeth Miller
Jun 20, 2008
Evelyn Elizabeth Miller. Age 95. Beloved mother of Stanley (Barb) Miller. Loving sister of Lucille Heath and Eloise Quinn. Grandmother of Krystin (Pat) Manning, Mark (Diana) Kohne, Michael(Kim) Kohne and Great grandmother of Haley, Trevor, Madelyn, Rilee, Logan and Brendan, Also survived by several Nieces & Nephews. Visitation 3-5 pm Sunday followed by services at 5 pm in R.G.& G.R....
Rodger Dale Shaw
Jun 18, 2008
SHAW, RODGER DALE. Age 65. Devoted husband of 43 years of Judi. Beloved father of Anne (Don) Knapke, Rodger (Big Rodg) Shaw Jr. and Ronnie (Billy Ray) Shaw. Beloved grandpa of Drake (Bud), Grace, Kate and Jade. Son of Virginia and the late Robert Shaw. Brother of Susan (Frankie) Miller and the late Steve Shaw. Son in law of Rose...
Mafalda F. Gioia
Jun 10, 2008
Mafalda F. Gioia Age 97. June 10, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Thomas (Nancy) Gioia, Anthony (Barbara) Gioia and the late Nancy (Peter) Espinoza. Sister of Maria Marrone. Many adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation 5-9 PM Saturday and 2-9 PM Sunday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Rosary 7...
Paul S. Powlison
Jun 8, 2008
Dr. Paul S. Powlison, Ph.D. Age 84, Went to be with the Lord June 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Esther. Loving father of Joyce Sterner, Earl, Rene Brenneman and Darryl. Dear grandfather of 19 and great grandfather of 6. Brother of Howard and Hugh, Lois Gee, Katherine Bailey and the late Lloyd. Paul was a lifelong Bible Translator and WWII...
Melvin G. Shollenberger Sr.
Jun 5, 2008
SHOLLENBERGER, MELVIN G. SR. Age 85. June 5, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Clarice. Loving father of the late Norma Rae, Katherine Collins, Christina (James) Hartford, Melvin Jr. (Blanche) and Dawn (David) Whisman. Dear brother of Betty (Chester) Marciniak and Robert (Patricia). Grandfather of 10, Great Grandfather of eight and Great Great Grandfather of one. Funeral service Tuesday at...
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