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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Lela Robinson
Dec 17, 2004
Lela Robinson was born on May 21, 1932 in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1957, the courageous mother of two sons and one late daughter migrated to Detroit, Michigan to seek out a better life for her growing family. Lela departed this earth on December 17, 2004 to accept her place into everlasting life within the House of The Lord. The loving...
William N. Bradley
Dec 15, 2004
William N. Bradley. Age 82. December 15, 2004. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of William Jr., Cheryl Saum, June Spicer, Karen Villareal, Rita and Donald Flowers. Dear brother of Mary Frew. Also leaves behind many grand, great grand and great great grandchildren. William was in the Army during WWII. He earned a Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific...
Donald Henry Utter
Dec 12, 2004
Donald Henry Utter, age 74. December 12, 2004. Beloved husband of Shirley for 47 years. Dear father of Karen (Danny) Ouellette, Kristie (Richard) Tucker and Kurtis. Mr. Utter lived in Livonia the last eight years and prior to that he was a resident of Highland Twp., MI. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Sterling-Garrett in Walled Lake, Mi....
Robert J. Carnahan
Dec 11, 2004
Robert J. Carnahan, Age 68 December 11, 2004 Beloved husband of Patricia Martin Carnahan. Dear brother of Deanna (Dennis) Van Fleteren. Owner of the Happy Times Bar. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit Tuesday from 12 until 9 pm with funeral service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed...
Rebecca C. Furca
Dec 11, 2004
Becky Furca, December 11, 2004 Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Matthew and Amanda. Pets Bailey and Frankie. Daughter of Martha Harrington (Miracle) and the late Robert Harrington. Sister of John (Cathy) Harrington and Judy Adams. Daughter in Law of Fern Furca and the late Bruno Furca. Memorial funeral service 11 am Wednesday at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Patricia Lee Albaugh
Dec 10, 2004
Patricia Lee Albaugh, Age 57. December 10, 2004. Beloved mother of Michael, Mitchel (Dolores) and Matthew (Vicky) Deel. Dear sister of Betty, Darlene, Dave and Bill. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Also survived by significant other, Donald Yeager. Patricia worked for General Motors as a machine operator and retired in 1998. She then began to drive a school bus for...
Robert B. Roy
Dec 2, 2004
Robert B. Roy Age 84 December 2, 2004 of Anderson, SC, formerly of Livonia, MI. Dear father of Robert (Beth), Barbara (Dave) Pleznac, Debra (Kelly) Linford, Susan (Jeff) Fogo and Stephen (Kris). Brother of William Franklin Roy. Dear grandfather of Nicole, Alecia, Aimee, Ian, Kyle, Courtney, Emily, Jake, Bailey, Samantha and Blake. Funeral service Monday 10:30 AM at the R.G....
John F. Smith
Dec 1, 2004
John F. Smith Age 74 December 1, 2004 Beloved husband of 53 years of Dolores Uribe Smith. Loving father of Debbie Naimolski and the late John Smith. Grandfather of Dolores, Angela, Jennifer, Michael, Ashley, John, Dennis, Jessie and Jacqueline and Great grandfather of 10. Brother-in-law of Robert. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...
John O. Burke
Nov 30, 2004
Burke, John "Jack" Age 81 November 30, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of John Jr., Billie Jean Whittaker and Peggy (Bob) McConkie. Dear grandfather of Shannon and Ken Whittaker. Brother of Alice (Thomas) Seiter, Peggy (Berl) Shedell, Patricia (Albert) Cox and the late Chester (Dorothy) (Mildred), Lillian (William) Nebus, and Frieda (Elmer) Hewett. Also survived by...
David M. Teubert
Nov 28, 2004
TEUBERT, David M. Age 54 November 28, 2004 Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wed. from 10 until time of Memorial Service at 11 AM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please record your memories in David's Guestbook. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home...
George P. Burke
Nov 22, 2004
George Patrick Burke Age 76 Nov. 22, 2004 Cherished husband of Martina Sheridan Burke. Loving father of Colleen and Maureen Burke and Patricia (Richard) Lauer. Beloved papa of Patrick, Martin and Bridget Lauer. Retired F.E.O. Detroit Fire Dept. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday from 2-9 PM and at St. Aidan Catholic Church,...
Kenneth Mark Lyday
Nov 21, 2004
Kenneth Mark Lyday Age 70 Nov. 21, 2004 Beloved husband of Donna. Dear father of Dennis (Mary), Karen (Robert) Estep and Jeff. Dearest son of Lillian Sigorski. Brother of Beverly Shelton and Debbie Watterson. Grandfather of Shannon (William) Seiler, Jeffrey Lyday, Jr., Phillip (Jami) Ickes, Robert Lyday, Scott Lyday and Laura Lyday. Great-grandfather of Alexis Seiler. Funeral service Wednesday 11...
Joan F. Burns
Nov 21, 2004
Burns, Joan F. (Nee Raduenz) At age 81 years and 198 days. Passed to a better life Sunday, November 21, 2004 after a six week struggle with illness. Mrs. Burns was born the daughter of the late Alfred and Marie (Stubbs) Raduenz on Sunday, May 6, 1923 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Loving mother of Linda (Patrick) Kavanaugh & Jeffrey Burns. Grandmother...
Robert E. Tomaszewski
Nov 16, 2004
Robert E. Tomaszewski, Age 72. November 16, 2004. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Robert G.(Kim), Kenneth (Gail), Gordon and Laura (Tom) Martin. Dearest brother of Harry. Also survived by five grandchildren. Robert was married to Patricia for 49 years and they lived in the area for the last 40 years.Robert also was a graduate of Chadsey High School...
Thomas S. Mann
Nov 2, 2004
Thomas S. Mann (Maniaci). Age 84. November 2, 2004. Beloved husband of Carol. Dearest father of Cynthia (Ed) Brazen, Thomas (Jacqueline) and Christina Maniaci. Dear brother of Mary, Antoinette and Joseph. Loving Grandfather of Nick and Ashley. Instate Saturday 10:00 A.M. until time of service at 11:00 A.M. at Gilead Baptist Church, 12501 Telegraph, Taylor. Visitation Friday 2-9:00 P.M. at...
Helen Kwasniewicz
Oct 31, 2004
Kwasniewicz, Helen Age 95 Oct 31, 2004 Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mother of Ronald (Rose). Dear grandmother of Patricia (Chris), Al, Suzanne (Mark), Cindy (Steven), Michelle (Jerry), Ron (Michaelle), Mary Ann (Tom) & Christopher (Sue). Also survived by 19 great grandchildren.Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd. Livonia Tuesday from 2 until 8...
Steven K. Jacoby
Oct 27, 2004
Steven K. Jacoby Age 75 October 27, 2004 Beloved husband Geraldine. Loving father of Nancy Brookshire, Jerry (Michaella), and Jim (Carol). Dear grandfather of Rick (Michele) Jacoby, Caitlin (Andy) Brown, Brennan, Marin, Philip and Brook. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday at 10 am. Visitation Friday from 4 until 9 pm....
Arthur W. Appel
Oct 27, 2004
Appel, Arthur W., Age 91 Oct. 27, 2004 Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Kim (Ann Roberts), Keith (Colleen), Kathy (Tim) Comstock and the late Kevin Arthur. Dear grandfather of Kevin, Melanie, Kyle, Keith Jr., Meredith and Lisa. Brother of Alfred. Funeral Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.,...
Norman A. Brunson
Oct 25, 2004
Norman A. Brunson. Age 68. October 25, 2004. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Dearest father of Timothy (Laura), Patrick (Penny) and Jason. Grandfather of Heather, Kyle, Stephanie, Bradley, Ashley and Alivia. Brother of Dean, Margie Kohler, Betty Turner, Judy Olson, Corrine Steer and the late Leland and Thomas. Funeral services at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden...
Kim S. Brightwell
Oct 18, 2004
Brightwell, Kim S. October 18, 2004 Beloved wife of James W. Loving mother of Dawn and James Jr. Daughter of Ralph and Nelda Sue Leo. Sister of R. Scott (Carla) Leo. Granddaughter of Julia Scott. Visitation Wednesday 2-4:30 pm and 6-9 pm at the A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel, 32515 Woodward Ave. (Between 13 & 14...
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