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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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Ervin Michael Hawk Johnston

Ervin Michael Hawk Johnston

Jan 19, 2007

Johnston, Ervin Michael Hawk, age 45, January 19, 2007, of Southfield. Beloved husband of Antoinette. Dearest father of Ervin, Justin and Lauren. Dear son of Frankie and the late Mervin Hawk. Dear brother of Anthony (Exzelda Vernon) Hawk, Mervin, Stella, Steven (Maxine) and the late Darryl. Grandson of Stella Johnston and cousin of Harriett White. A Liturgy of the Word...

Dale E. Beardslee

Dale E. Beardslee

Jan 19, 2007

Dale E. Beardslee Age 69, January 19, 2007. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Linnea. Dear brother of Judy Hanson and the late James Beardslee. Dale was a retired teacher in the Garden City Public Schools. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday from 2 –...

Edward A. Kubik

Edward A. Kubik

Jan 19, 2007

Edward A. Kubik Age 92, January 19, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Kathleen (Gerald) Reed, Justine (Carl) Bolognino, Gloria (James) Webley and Mary Lou (Kevin) Page. Dear brother of Sophie Kraft. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Instate at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Garden City, Saturday from 9:30AM until Memorial Mass at 10AM. Memorial...

Margaret E. Peterman

Margaret E. Peterman

Jan 16, 2007

Margaret E. Peterman Age 72, Called home to the Lord Jan. 16, 2007. Beloved wife of Allen. Loving mother of William (Debra), Lee (Timna), Wanda (Ted) Lindsay, Mark (Nancy) and Doug (Rachel). Adored grandmother of Jane (Chris) Thackaberry, Kevin, Derik & Michael Peterman, Christopher & Shannon Lindsay, Sam, Ashley & Kyle Peterman. Dear Sister of Robert (Dodie) Rea and the...

John J. Shivnen

John J. Shivnen

Jan 12, 2007

John J. Shivnen January 12, 2007 Loving husband of the late Beverly Joan. Loving Father of Jeff (Nathalie), Pat (Sue), Tom (Julie) & Keith (Suzanne). Brother of Kathleen Anderson, Noreen Hargraves, Eileen McGrath, Kevin Shivnen. Also survived by 12 grandchildren. Former Postmaster of Garden City Post Office. Member of NAPUS. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington...

Fred A Williams

Fred A Williams

Dec 31, 2006

Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Joseph, Jerome, Laurie (Chuch Fifielski), Jeffery and Robin (John) DeJack. Loving grandfather of Jessica (Ryan) McClure, Robyn, Justin, Bill, Shaun Carroll, Trevor, Fred, Anthony: and Brittney, Samantha and Jack DeJack. Dear great grandfather of Knole Stan, Marissa McClure and Kaden. Brother of John G. (Norma), Maxine (Ray) Fisher, Frank (Betty) and Dale (Noreen)....

Anna J. Vasquez

Anna J. Vasquez

Dec 30, 2006

Vasquez, Anna J. Age 80 December 30, 2006 of Garden City. Beloved wife of Leo. Dear mother of Norman (Pat), Joanne Tutas and David (Laura). Dear sister of Helen McCann and Mary Mulligan. Grandmother of 9 and Great grandmother of 7. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 am (instate 9:30 am) at St. Raphael Catholic Church 31530 Beechwood, Garden City. Visitation Wednesday...

James R. Campbell

James R. Campbell

Dec 30, 2006

James R. Campbell Age 64, December 30, 2006 Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Scott (Shelly) and Kurt (Brenda) Campbell, Kimberly Gendron and the late Glenn (Dawn) Campbell. Dear brother of Herbert L. (Mildred) Campbell. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 1 nephew and 1 niece. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden...

Dwayne Cooper

Dwayne Cooper

Dec 21, 2006

Dwayne Cooper, Sr. Age 39, December 21, 2006 Beloved father of Dwayne Jr., Dante Barnes, Dwayne Gertrude & Damar Cooper. Dearest son of Benton Jr. and Jo Ann Cooper. Brother of Benton III. Funeral Service at R.G.& G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit, Wednesday at 11 AM. Visitation Tuesday from Noon until 7 PM. Please share a memory...

Shirley Irene Calderwood

Shirley Irene Calderwood

Dec 18, 2006

Shirley Irene Calderwood Age 51, December 18, 2006, of Detroit. Beloved wife of Harry. Dearest mother of Holly and Melissa. Dear daughter of Alma Wright and the late Robert D. Wright. Seven brothers and sisters. Funeral service Thursday 11am at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm. Please share a memory of Shirley...

Jerry Zentz

Jerry Zentz

Dec 17, 2006

Gerald "Jerry" Zentz Age 59 Died Suddenly December 17, 2006. Resident of Florida, former resident of Inkster, Michigan. Beloved son of Peggie Linzmaier. Dear brother of Marty (Marian) Linzmaier and Lori Oberg. Also survived by 5 children, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Service at the R.G & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City Saturday at 11...

George Papa, Jr.

George Papa, Jr.

Dec 15, 2006

George Papa Jr. Age 92 Was taken into God's loving care December 15, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Helen Papa. Loving father of Nancy Gomez and Janet Kerwin. Beloved grandfather of Kara A. Eller, Julie McGrath and Robert Simpson. Great grandfather of Tayler Gomez and Shannon McGrath. Brother of Thomas, Peter, Nicholas and Michael Papa, Katherine Kelly, Mary Gould,...

Joanie Liberacki

Joanie Liberacki

Dec 15, 2006

Joanie Liberacki Age 78, December 12, 2006, of Dearborn Heights. Loving mother of Nancy (Richard) Simms and Patricia Van Sickle. Dear grandmother of Richard (Elizabeth) Simms, Dennis (Sandra) Simms, Mike (Sandra) Simms, Mark (Shannon) Simms, Amy Van Sickle and Jennifer Van Sickle. Dear great grandmother of Richard, Jessica, Janelle, Rachel, Trent, Trevor, Tyler, Sydney, Jake and Brooklyn. Sister of Ann...

Betty M. Hardy

Betty M. Hardy

Dec 13, 2006

Betty M. Hardy Age 85 Went Home peacefully December 13, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Frederick W. Hardy, Sr. Loving mother of Frederick W. Jr., Nancy J. (Merrill) Mills, Timothy B. and the late David J. and Stephen T. Dear grandmother of Cristal (Thomas) Johnsen, Matthew & Paige Hardy. Great grandmother of Darius & Devin. Sister of Nancy McClean...

Charles James Reid

Charles James Reid

Dec 8, 2006

Reid, Charles Jr. Age 51 December 8, 2006. Beloved father of Charles Jr, Christian & the late Samantha. Dear son of Joyce and late Gerald Reid. Brother of Jerry, Gerald, Kathy & Cindy. Grandfather of Lillian. Uncle of Guy, Dalton, Bobby, Jacquelyn, Brandon, Johnny & Heidi. Funeral service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Wednesday...

James H. Fraser

James H. Fraser

Dec 8, 2006

Fraser, James H. Age 72 December 8, 2006. Beloved brother of Kathleen Schnetzler-Miller, Patricia Stuart & Carol Ann Kruszka. Brother in-law of Henry Porter. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and many friends. Pre-deceased by his sister Nancy Porter and brother in-laws Gerald Miller, Michael Kruszka and Thor. Jim was one of the original Founders and longtime...

Anthony F. Garavaglia

Anthony F. Garavaglia

Dec 8, 2006

Anthony F. Garavaglia Age 89, December 8, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Constance. Dear father of Susan and Michael (Julie). Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday 2-9 pm and at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd. Farmington Saturday 9 am until Funeral Mass 10 am. Rosary 7 PM Friday. Family...

Edward J. Gulick

Edward J. Gulick

Dec 6, 2006

Edward J. Gulick Age 85 Dec. 6, 2006 Beloved husband of Virginia. Beloved father of Gary (Tina), Brian (Lynne), Joyce (Andrew) Nadolny and Edward M. (Sandra). Dear brother of Casmir (Red) Erbin. Also survived by grandchildren Justin, Keith, Megan, Eddie, Tommy, Robbie and Kaitlyn. Visitation Sat and Sun 2-9 PM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Otto N. Tanifum

Otto N. Tanifum

Dec 6, 2006

Tanifum, Otto, passed away December 6, 2006. Beloved husband of Esther. Dear father of Oscar Tanifum, George Tanifum, Odilia Ayanama, Comfort Tamdjo, Eric Tanifum, Edwin Tanifum, Gladys Njong and Nana Tanifum. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper Ave, Detroit on Friday from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Services, Saturday at 2 p.m. at Calvin Presbyterian Church in...

Jenny Gannan

Jenny Gannan

Dec 3, 2006

Jenny Gannan Age 91 Dec. 3, 2006 Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother of Robert (Sandy), Sandra (Greg) Karris and Penelope Francis. Dear grandmother of Jenny, Brent, Nicole, Stephanie, Alexandra, Derek and Zachary. Great grandmother of Jackson. Private services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Parkinson Foundation, Director of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope...

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