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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Frederick Hancz
Jul 27, 2021
Frederick Hancz. Age 90. Passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary Arlene for 69 years. Loving father of Frederick Jr., Michael (Deb) and Gregory (Carol) Hancz, Cynthia (James) Powell and David (Lynda) Hancz. Dear grandfather of Erin and Bryan (Brittany), Michael Jr, Erica (Mark), & Rachael (Ryan), Lindsey (James) and Lauren (Alex), Alexis and...
Arthur Neal Hughes
Jul 26, 2021
Arthur Neal Hughes, Age 85, July 26, 2021 of Garden City. Beloved father of Donald (Ronda), Gary (Karen), Joni (Mike), and the late Larry. Grandfather of Troy, Brendon, Josh, Kristen, Evelyn, and the late Kyle. Great grandfather of Connor, Kalleigh, Carter, Keira, Carlyle and Olivia May. He is also survived by his long time companion, Diane, his sister Charlotte and...
Eva Crawford
Jul 25, 2021
Eva Mae Crawford was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born July 11th, 1936 in Continental, Ohio to Walter and Eva Shank. Eva had 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sisters: Betty Lou Joy and Mildred Kistner, and three brothers: Gene Shank, Jay Shank, and Walter Shank. She was married to Duane Crawford...
Gary Dan Clark
Jul 25, 2021
Gary Dan Clark. Age 84. July 25, 2021. Husband of Kathryn Nel Hoffer. Father of Darcy (Shawn) Licata, Deneen (Eric) Sink, & Martin (Paula) Clark. Grandfather of Evan, Catherine, Nathan, Julia, Michael, David, Kathryn. Son of the late Wilfred (Geraldine). Great Grandfather of Lucy and Clark. Please share a memory of Gary on his tribute wall.
Ernest "Ernie" Rotter
Jul 24, 2021
Ernest "Opa" Rotter Age 94 Formally of Livonia,Michigan Beloved Husband of Anita Rotter for 67 Years. Dear Father of Pamela (Jerry) Bushey, Cynthia (Raymond) Aleks, Michael Rotter, Lawrence (Maria) Rotter, Michele (Peter) Michaelsen, Loving Grandfather (Opa) of: Michelle (Craig) Bushey-Heikkinen, Laura Bushey, Geri-Marie (Ben) Bushey-Scott, Jordan Rotter, Nick Rotter, Megan Rotter, Derek Rotter, Alec Rotter, Madisyn Aleks, Sasha Michaelsen, Alicia...
Edward Figueroa
Jul 23, 2021
Edward Figueroa, of Livonia, age 86, July 23, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Mary Figueroa. Father of Suzanne McWhirter. Son of the late Vicente and Cristina Figueroa. Brother of Maria McDonald, Angie Mariscal, Tina Chilton, Alice Akins, Frank Figueroa, Dee Dee Sweeney, Fernando Figueroa, Carmen Spatz and the late Alfred Figueroa. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A...
Clarence "Cr" Charest, Jr.
Jul 17, 2021
Clarence Ralph “CR” Charest Jr., 68, of Lovells, Michigan, formerly of Livonia, Michigan, passed away on July 17, 2021, after battling cancer. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia on Friday, September 10, 2021 from 11 :00 AM until a Memorial Service at 12:00 PM Burial will follow at...
Thornton Douglas Caswell
Jul 16, 2021
Thornton Caswell of Novi, Age 70. July 16, 2021. Beloved father of Doug Caswell (Chris) & Desha (Dave) Timmick. Grandfather of Haley, Molly, Gavin Caswell. Great Grandfather of baby on the way, Wyatt. Doug's passion was hot rods and he adored his family. He will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris...
Glen "Buck" Hineman
Jul 13, 2021
Glen “Buck” Hineman, age 68, July 13, 2021, of Westland. Beloved husband of Nina. Loving father of Jennifer Larsch and Roy Garland. Dear grandfather of Jacob and Amanda Garland, and Emma and Abby Larsch. Brother of David (Pam) and the late Curtis. Buck was an avid Harley rider. Visitation Friday from 2-9pm at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home,...
Florence I. Grace
Jul 10, 2021
Florence I. Grace, age 88, July 10, 2021, of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Richard (Patti), Gail (Dennis) Celmer, Catherine Closser, Karen Grace, Timothy (Gail), Beth Barnes, Mark (Devona), Dennis, Mary (Michael) Jones, Laura (Robert) Hoeft, Carol McKenna, Joseph (Shannon) and the late Christine. Florence was blessed with 108 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great...
Jay Antonio Zenoni
Jul 9, 2021
Jay Antonio Zenoni, age 48, July 9, 2021, of Canton. Dearest son of Diane and the late Laverne Zenoni. Beloved partner of Charlieanne Michaels. Loving father of Angeleena, Dakota and Paige. Dear brother of Mike (Terri) Frontiera, Jeff Frontiera and the late Sheri Monitt. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday from 2pm until 9pm at the RG...
Edna Baker
Jul 9, 2021
Edna Baker nee Schafer born on March 6, 1930 in Avon Township, Michigan. Edna passed away peacefully on July 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Merle Baker. Cherished mother of Edward Baker, Nancy (Roy) Petrie. Grandmother and forever friend of Sara Clapper. Loving sister of Rev Edward (Judy) Schafer of Florida, the late Irene Holbrook, Theresa Vestevich and Bill...
Florence V. Owens
Jul 5, 2021
Florence Virginia Owens of Garden City, age 92, July 5, 2021. Loving mother of James (Diana) Owens and Lois (Bill Acker) Kerr and the late Rodney S. Owens. Dear grandmother of Rodney D. (Lisa), Jill (Aaron), Katie, Charlena, Jessica (Brett), Kara, Cassandra (Mitchell) and the late Timothy. Dear great grandmother of Hailey, Will, Emma, Isabella, Kamden, Peyton and Rylee. Virginia...
Stanley H. Koleczko
Jul 1, 2021
Stanley H. Koleczko, of Livonia, age 65, July 1, 2021. Beloved husband of Laurie for 45 years. Loving father of Kristan Lightbody and Karen (Tom) Hall. Dear grandpa of Joey, Claire, Airalyn and Grant. Dear brother of Christine (Bob) Zywot, Irene (Ike) O'Dell and the late Mitchell (Sue) Koleczko. Dear brother-in-law of Mark (Mary) Wludyka. Stan is also survived by...
Frances Marie Labella
Jun 29, 2021
Frances M. LaBella Age 90, June 29, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Patricia McElroy and Dawn LaBella. Dear grandmother of Alex Bellis, Erin Kennedy and Jon LaBella. A Funeral Service will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be...
Walter Daniels
Jun 27, 2021
Walter Daniels, age 91, passed away on June 27, 2021. Beloved partner of Pauline Baker. Loving father of Debra (Robert) Hropovitski and Sandra Jones. Dear grandfather of Nicole (Dustin) Roberts, William (Ann) Daniels, Lindsay (Jacob) Harrison, Danielle (Justin) Goins, and Ashley Jones. Great grandfather of 7. Brother of Hazel Lidster. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; son...
George David Milz
Jun 19, 2021
George David Milz was given life by his Creator and was born on April 2, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan to George Herman Carl Milz and Esther Suzanne (Hanow) Milz. He was baptized in his home within days of his birth due to fear of diphtheria and became a child of God. He later confirmed his faith at Covenant Lutheran Church...
Jenny M. Becht
Jun 19, 2021
Jenny May Becht, of Westland, Michigan, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2021, at the age of 77. Born in Marion, Ohio to Louis and Doris Kish, but was raised in Detroit, Michigan. Jenny was a 1962 graduate of Cody High School in Detroit. Beloved wife of Robert Becht for 58 years. Loving mother of Robert Jr. and Dale, and...
Tony Moon
Jun 17, 2021
Tony Moon, age 54 passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Loving son of James and Johanna Moon. Loyal brother to Ron (Carole) Moon and Michael Moon. Dear uncle to Christopher (Angelina), Matthew, Katie and Madison. Great uncle to Eden. Born and raised in Livonia, Tony graduated from Bentley High School and was a die-hard Michigan State...
Mayme E. Kaare
Jun 16, 2021
Mayme Eleanor Nuutinen Kaare was born November 27, 1926, in Trout Creek, Michigan. Her parents were Seeda Nuutinen and Emelia Plukka Nuutinen, who immigrated to the U. S. in the early 1900’s from Finland. They married in Ishpeming, Michigan and her two brothers, Toivo and George, were born there. In 1944, Mae went to Ohio to make money for her...
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