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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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Eugene Gorczyca

Eugene Gorczyca

Dec 30, 2021

LIFE IS GOOD Eugene Gorczyca, 94, passed away quietly in his sleep at his Livonia, Michigan home on Thursday, December 30th, 2021. “Geno”, as he was known to his friends and family, was born on July 28th 1927 to Kazmierz and Helen Gorczyca. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Delores (Glinski) and sisters Eleanore (Snyder) and Lillian...

Jaime B. Cunningham

Jaime B. Cunningham

Dec 28, 2021

Jaime B. Cunningham, age 44, passed away December 28, 2021. Loving son of Brooks and the late Ruth J. Cunningham. Dear brother of Chad Walter Cunningham. Jaime was a sports fan especially for the Detroit Tigers and the Michigan Wolverines. He was an outdoorsman who liked hunting and fishing. Jaime was an avid motorcycle rider, owning several Harley’s. Visitation Friday,...

Hedy Rosebrugh

Hedy Rosebrugh

Dec 27, 2021

Hedy Rosebrugh Of Livonia, age 99, died peacefully on December 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Orval Rosebrugh. Loving mother of Carol Norris, Walter (Lorraine) Rosebrugh, Mary Rosebrugh and the late Dolores McKinnon and Patricia Carlisle. Grandmother of Pamela, Steven and Michael, Susi and Amy, Brian and the late Richard, Tony and Valerie. Also survived by 14 great grandchildren...

Victor Arsene Dumas

Victor Arsene Dumas

Dec 26, 2021

VICTOR ARSENE DUMAS Victor Arsene Dumas died on December 26, 2021, at the age of 98. Victor was born in 1923 in Ogdensburg, NY; the third child of Victor A. (1st generation French-Canadian) and Julia Turnbull Dumas (a Polish immigrant) Dumas. He attended school in Ogdensburg and though he did drop-out during the 30's to help support his family he...

Arvia "Lee" Karas

Arvia "Lee" Karas

Dec 25, 2021

Arvia Arhena Karas ~ Lee Born Feb 20th 1945 to Beatrice Sabish & Ragor McCrayly in N. Allis Twp, MI. She enjoyed reading, nature, fishing, bingo, card games, music especially rock & roll and her family. She was a great cook in her early years rarely using recipes. She loved the holidays and her & her husband's love of celebrating...

Sharon A. Galindo

Sharon A. Galindo

Dec 24, 2021

Sharon Ann Galindo (Eby), resident of Livonia, Michigan went to be with the Lord December 24, 2021. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she lived a lifetime of giving, spreading joy and touching lives wherever she went. Born January 8, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, she attended Grace Hospital of Nursing and Wayne State University where she met her husband of 56...

Robert A. Panganis

Robert A. Panganis

Dec 23, 2021

Robert A. Panganis Of Livonia, age 82. December 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Geraldine for 58 years. Loving father of Kathleen (Rob) Wertella, Michael Panganis and the late MaryCarol and Robert John Panganis. Dear grandfather of Emily, Ellyn, Isabel, Anthony, Murran and John. Brother of the late Norman and Gerald Panganis. Also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation at...

Linda Zerbo

Linda Zerbo

Dec 13, 2021

Linda Zerbo, 69, a Michigan resident for most of her life, died Monday, December 13, 2021 in her home with her loving dogs by her side. Born in Michigan in 1952, she was the daughter of the late Harry Zerbo and Yolanda Perfumo Zerbo. She was the sister of the Clara Adams Zerbo. Aunt to Ryan Adams and Shannon Adams...

Isabella Vandooren

Isabella Vandooren

Dec 12, 2021

Age 89. Loving wife of the late Jacques. Dear mother of Franciscus (Dawn) VanDooren, and Catarina (Joel III) Coiner. Grandmother of Franciscus Jr. (Alyssa) VanDooren, and Derek VanDooren. Great Grandmother of Franciscus III. Isabella enjoyed bowling, bingo, pinochle and playing cards. She also loved watching football, so much in fact, that she even joined a Fantasy Football League. A service...

Ronald L. Evans

Ronald L. Evans

Dec 10, 2021

Ronald Evans Of South Lyon, Age74. December 10, 2021. Loving father of Sarah (James) VanLente and Jonathan Evans. Dear grandfather of Chloe and Elliott. Brother of Gloria, Yvonne, Donna, Janet, Charlie, Tom and the late Dennis, Jack, Billy, Sharon & Robert & the late Harry. Ron is also Survived by many Nieces, nephews, and Cousins. A Funeral Service will be...

Margaret Miskimen

Margaret Miskimen

Dec 10, 2021

Margaret M. Brown / Clark / Miskimen Of Livonia, MI. is preceded in death by her parents Paul Jr. and Marie Brown of Johnstown, Ohio, sister Frances B. Mallow and husband Burley Mallow, husband Thomas E. Clark, M.D., stepson Ray Edward Clark, stepdaughters Nancy Carolyn Themes and Susan J. Swanson, husband Burt D. Miskimen. Survived by daughter Margaret M. Gerczak...

Janet G. Bigelow

Janet G. Bigelow

Dec 9, 2021

Janet Bigelow of Westland, formerly of Plymouth. Went home suddenly to be with the Lord on December 9, 2021. Beloved wife of George for 65 years. Loving mother of Cheryl (Steve) Bauslaugh, Lynne (Lon) Russell, and Brenda (Rob) Glenn. Dearest grandmother of Charise (Mike), James (Emily), & Joy, Lauren (Bryson), Lindsey (Zac), Kyle and Kevin, Melissa (Dan), Daniel (Alex), Becky,...

Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Dec 9, 2021

On Thursday, December 9, 2021 Richard Patrick Collins, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at age 76. Richard was born October 18, 1945 in Detroit, MI to George and Anne Collins. Richard’s parents moved to Harrisville, MI where Richard and his brother, Robert enjoyed growing up on the shores of Lake Huron. Richard married the love of his life...

Robert V. Wilson

Robert V. Wilson

Dec 9, 2021

Robert V. Wilson of Livonia, age 76, died peacefully on December 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Carole for 42 years. Loving father of Dennette (Mark) Kreutzkamp, Robert (Kim) Wilson, Allyson (Damian) Lejzorowicz and Jonathan Wilson. Dear grandfather of Scott, Douglas, Megan, Ashley, Grace and Hannah. Dear brother of Kay Brown, William, Allan and James Wilson. A Visitation will be held...

Anthony Prokopenko

Anthony Prokopenko

Dec 9, 2021

Anthony Prokopenko Of Livonia, Age 82 died peacefully on December 9, 2021. Beloved husband of Janice for 52 years. Loving father of Krysten (Sean) Baligian & Kira (Jayson) Macyda. Dear grandfather of Jack, Lauren, & Brooke. Brother of Larisa Roth. Uncle of Sylvia Ismet & Gary (Joy) Ismet. Born in Staraya Russa, Russia, Anthony was the son of Nikolai and...

James Michael Shotwell

James Michael Shotwell

Dec 8, 2021

James M. Shotwell, age 84, December 8, 2021, of South Lyon. Beloved companion of Dolores McKnight. Loving father of Beth (Kevin) Sholler, James (Donna) Shotwell Jr., Teri Fick, Greg Shotwell and Bill Shotwell. Dear grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 8.

Edward Creesy

Edward Creesy

Dec 8, 2021

Edward L. Creesy of Howell, age 92, December 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Patricia for 69 years. Loving father of Rob (Sharon) Creesy, Janis (Steve) Pearce, Joyce (Edward) Sadilek, & Sharon (Don) Rawlings. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia on Saturday, December 18, 2021, 11:30 AM until his Funeral...

Mary Evelyn Conn

Mary Evelyn Conn

Dec 7, 2021

Mary Conn of Southfield passed away on December 7, 2021 at the age of 91. Born October 15, 1930 in Lynnville, Tennessee. Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Howard and Emma King. She was the loving mother of Bob (Helen) Moran, & Kathy (Richard) Moore. Beloved grandmother of Russel Moran. Wife of the late James Conn and former...

Daniel J. Elsey

Daniel J. Elsey

Dec 6, 2021

Daniel J. Elsey "Dan" of Livonia, age 62, died peacefully with his children by his side on December 6, 2021. Loving father of Ryan (Ashley) and Laura (Desiree) Elsey. Dear grandpa of Ruby. Dear brother of Joan (the late Louis) Volpe, Patricia (Darryl) Young, Carol (Richard) Spaulding, Bob (Karen) Elsey, Janet (Bob) Borowski, Mary Beth (Kevin) Cavanaugh, Kevin (Natalie) Elsey...

Carl Eugean Parker

Carl Eugean Parker

Dec 5, 2021

Carl Eugean Parker. Age 88. Loving husband of the late Shirley. Dear father of Phil, and the late Allan Dale. Pa Paw of Shawn and Katie, Brandon and Jamie, Heather, and Justin. Great Paw of Isaiah, Declan, and Delilah. Dear father-in-law of Cindy. Carl was a proud Mason, and veteran of the Korean War. Visitation is Wednesday, December 8th from...

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