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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Robert E. Sills
Jan 19, 2023
There are no words to describe Robert E. Sills. Born January 8, 1932, he left us too soon on January 19, 2023. He was the strongest of strong. He fought the best battle, was a brave Navy man serving in the Korean war, leaving his bride at home with his beautiful daughters as he fought to defend our freedom. He...
Kazimieras Kizlauskas
Jan 18, 2023
Kazimieras Kizlauskas, of West Bloomfield, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Lola Kizlauskas and loving father of Gina (Lee) Thorne, and Jane (John) Long as well as grandfather to Noelle (Ethan) Puschell and Noah Thorne. A funeral mass will be held at Divine Providence Lithuanian-Catholic church, 25335 West Nine Mile...
Lynette Hubbard
Jan 18, 2023
Lynette Hubbard June 3, 1943 – January 18, 2023 Lynette Hubbard, age 79, January 18, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Lester Hubbard. Dear mother of the late Frances Hubbard, Denise Hubbard, and Jeffrey Hubbard. Loving grandmother (Tutu) of Danielle and Kaitlyn Hubbard. Lynette (Nettie) Hubbard was born in Camden, NJ, to the late Albert and Ozell Bivins on June...
Maria C. Cordova
Jan 16, 2023
Maria C. Cordova of Farmington Hills, age 94. Loving wife of the late Rosalio Cordova. Dear mother of David. Grandmother of Mikaela and Charlida. Great grandmother of six. Please share a memory of Maria by signing her Guest Book.
Gerald Allen
Jan 16, 2023
Gerald A Allen died on Monday January 16, 2023.
Gerry was born in Wayne, MI on November 17, 1944 and was the youngest of 3 kids to Bernard and Barbara. His two sisters are Marcelene and Loreta. He also had three half-brothers: John, Robert, and Fred. Gerry attended Bentley High School in Livonia, MI where he played...
Stanley Bell,Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Stanley Bell, Jr. Age 91. Loving husband of the late Shirley Ann. Dear father of Steven Stanley (Marisa Ann) & Patricia Ann (Raymond Timothy) Prechesky. Beloved grandfather of Leesa Ann, Bryon Michael, & Sarah Lynn. Brother of Barnett Bell .
Stanley was a very proud marine veteran, enjoyed golf and had a passion of working on antique...
Luquata "Joyce" Long
Jan 15, 2023
Luquata “Joyce” Long was born on September 26, 1946, in Havana, Cuba.
Joyce Long celebrated and embraced her Afro Cuban ancestry. In addition, she was a devout Catholic that accepted Christ.
Joyce Long was gifted at an early age and possessed formidable gifts. As an adolescent, she attended and graduated from East Tech...
Nancy Pauline Jordan
Jan 14, 2023
Nancy P. Jordan of Canton, age 91 passed away January 14, 2023. Loving wife of the late James Herbert. Dear mother of Michael (Debra), Robert (Susan), and the late Gregory. Grandmother of Katrina, Shaun, Christopher, Stephanie and Alex. Great Grandmother of Caleb, Olive, Emmett, Lorelei, Aiden, Sophia, Adam and Sidney. Their will be a visitation on Friday, January 20, 2023...
Kimberly Chantelle Johnson
Jan 14, 2023
Kimberly Chantelle Johnson, age 48. Loving wife of James. Dear mother of Cameron, Alicia and Angel. Beloved daughter of Sadie and the late Jeffesie Shepherd. Sister of Mark Shepherd. Visitation and gathering Wednesday 25th from 11:30AM until time of service at noon, at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48224 Please share a memory...
Linda Miller
Jan 12, 2023
Linda Ann Miller, of Sumpter Twp., age 52, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2023. Beloved mother of Devon and Mackenzie Miller. Dearest daughter of Sherry and the late Gary G. Broyles. Dear sister of Gary A. (Debbie) Broyles. Dear fiancé of Jim Dixon. Also survived by numerous Aunts, uncles and cousins. A visitation will be held at the R.G....
Eleanora Laurus
Jan 12, 2023
Eleanora Laurus, age 81, January 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Victor Laurus. Dear mother of Vitas (Ruth) Laurus, Marija (Peter) Schmidt, Bernard (Kathy) Laurus, and Leona Zacharias. Loving grandmother of Anthony Laurus, Heather Elswick, Corey and Kelsie Schmidt, Isabella, Addison and Elliana Laurus, and Mathew Zacharias. Great grandmother of Malik Baber. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Michael Furtak
Jan 10, 2023
Michael J. Furtak, of Livonia, age 70, January 10, 2023. Beloved husband of April for 46 blessed years. Loving father of Jill (Jamie Fewless) Pennington and Brian Furtak. Dearest grandpa of Amber Rose Pennington the “apple of his eye”. Mike was a proud employee of Ford Motor Company for 49 years and 9 months! He loved playing the drums...
Thomas S. Ham
Jan 9, 2023
Thomas S. Ham (February 5, 1929 – January 9, 2023) Tom Ham, of West Bloomfield, age 93, passed on peacefully to Heaven on January 9, 2023. Tom was the middle child of his parents, Thomas H. and Emily Ham, and raised in Detroit. Tom was married to his wife JoAnne (Hendon) on July 8, 1950. Tom lost JoAnne, in 1981,...
Robert Van Slyke
Jan 9, 2023
Robert Van Slyke, of Plymouth, age 91, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2023. Beloved husband of Betty for 68 years. Loving father of Clifford (Robin) and Steven (Carol) and Carol Van Slyke. Dear grandfather of Robert (Kristina), Karen (Temo), Daniel, Jessica (David) and Nathan. Great grandfather of Kayla, Jonathan, Victoria and Luca. A visitation will be held at R.G....
Carroll H. Morgan
Jan 7, 2023
Carroll Morgan Obituary February 15, 1928 – January 7, 2023
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved, through faith…it is the gift of God.
Carroll Hardy Morgan, age 94, formerly a resident of Victoria, VA, Redford, MI, and Katy, TX went to be with our Lord Jesus on January...
Stella M. Dattilio
Jan 7, 2023
Stella Mae Dattilio of Livonia, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Albert Dattilio. Loving mother of Susan Liberty Scott, Dina Dattilio, Anthony Albert (Rhonda) Dattilio, Pamela (the late Don) Miller, Patricia (Mark) Zytowski. Stella is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and her brother, Richard Randolph....
Elizabeth Farmer
Jan 6, 2023
Elizabeth Farmer, Age 97.
Loving wife of the late Leslie Charles Farmer. Dear mother of Linda Mason & Glenn (Maureen) Farmer & the late Jeannette (Frank) Farmer-Abney. Grandmother of 5 and great grandmother & great great grandmother of many. Also survived by many loving nieces & nephews. Elizabeth was the last surviving of daughter of Joseph &...
Adam Soviak
Jan 1, 2023
Adam Nicholas Soviak, of Dundee, MI, age 43, passed away suddenly January 1, 2023. Beloved husband of Amanda. Loving father of Toby, Henry, Emma, Aleksandr and Maksim. Beloved son of Constance and the late Gregory Soviak. Brother of Greg and Michael Soviak. A Funeral Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...
Joan Jurczyszyn
Dec 31, 2022
Joan Ann “Snookie” Jurczyszyn, 86, of Livonia passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2022.
Joan was born on May 29, 1936 to Virginia and Edward Gdula in Hamtramck, MI. She lived in a bungalow below her Polish born grandparents with her parents and two sisters. She attended parochial school at St. Ladislaus, Hamtramck. After she...
Douglas L. Brown, Jr.
Dec 30, 2022
Douglas L. Brown, Jr. of Livonia, age 74, December 30, 2022. Beloved father of Jennifer, Jason and Michelle Brown. Best friend and former husband of Beverly Brown. Doug is also survived by his loving dog, Blossom. A visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00...
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