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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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Ronald Bruce Hanchett

Ronald Bruce Hanchett

Mar 4, 2020

Ronald Bruce Hanchett, known to many as “Chief”, passed away on March 4, 2020. He lived a wonderful 96 years, born on October 11, 1923 in Plymouth, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Mona Hanchett, his brothers, Roger and Merritt (Bud) Hanchett and his sister, Irene Antieau. He was married shortly after graduation to a...

Edith "Eddie" Seever

Edith "Eddie" Seever

Mar 2, 2020

Edith E. Seever "Eddie" of Garden City, age 85, March 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Everette. Loving mother of Cheryl Holdefer, Brent Seever, Melissa Sawaya and the late John Seever. Dear grandmother of Steven, Phillip, Andrew, Brandon and Cameron. Sister of Charley Myers, Bob Blow and Valerie Laib. A Memorial Gathering will take place at the R.G. &...

Barbara J. Padgett

Barbara J. Padgett

Mar 1, 2020

Barbara Padgett, age 74, went home to be the with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2020, peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born November 1, 1945, to Leonard and Charlotte Tate. She was a loving wife to John Padgett for 41 years. She was a loving mother to Shelly (Durk) Hunt of Asheville NC, Connie...

Michael Stuart Fleming

Michael Stuart Fleming

Feb 25, 2020

Michael Stuart Fleming Of Livonia, age 75, February 25, 2020 Survived by his sister Judy, niece Joan, nephews John and Daniel. Cousin Chris and friend Patricia Scott. A Memorial Gathering will take place at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday, August 15th from 10 AM until 12:00 PM. Please share a memory of Michael...

Leonard William Stock

Leonard William Stock

Feb 24, 2020

Leonard W. Stock of Detroit, Age 95, February 24, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Mildred A. Stock. Loving father of Patricia (Ken) Henkel-Aldridge, Carol (Ken) Hines and Leonard D. (Lucy) Stock. Dear grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 9 and great great grandfather of 6. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City on...

Gloria Mae Hudson

Gloria Mae Hudson

Feb 22, 2020

Gloria Mae Hudson of Garden City, Age 85, February 22, 2020. Beloved wife of William for 65 years. Loving mother of Sherry (the late Michael) Bazman, William Jr. (Lily), David (Madeline), Carol Ann, Dale, Clay, Gloria (David) Yaeger, Albert, and Elaine (Gary) Krimmel. Dear grandmother of April, Mailan and Charles, Nicholas, Joshua and Sydney, Johnny and Crystal, Dale Jr. and...

Glen Toy

Glen Toy

Feb 20, 2020

Glen Toy of Livonia. age 92. February 20, 2020 Loving Father and Grandfather Glen was hired by the Livonia Police Dept in the 1950’s #6 on the department, after he retired he became chief of probation, he did magic , loved to hunt fox,deer and pheasant hunting with his English setter. He especially Loved golf and all sports, traveling and...

Ellen Marie Berger

Ellen Marie Berger

Feb 19, 2020

Ellen Marie Berger, daughter of Rosemary and the late Elliot “Larry” Berger, died on February 19, 2020. She was born on October 13, 1951, in Detroit, MI. Ellen lived for many years at the Corey Home (Family Living Center) in Troy, and most recently at the Lakeville Home (North Oakland Residential Services), where she received loving care. Ellen is survived...

Myrtle Jean Lagraff

Myrtle Jean Lagraff

Feb 18, 2020

Myrtle J. LaGraff Of Alger, Michigan, age 83, died February 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Robert for 66 years. Loving mother of Catherine V. (Michael) Butler, Barbara (Jeff) Pietila, William, Robert (Brenda) and Ellen (Jeff) Green. Dear grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of 1. A Visitation will be held at the R.G. & G.R....

Dorothy May Maddox

Dorothy May Maddox

Feb 13, 2020

Dorothy May Maddox of Garden City, Age 81, February 13, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Otis Maddox. Loving mother of Jack R. Jr. (Tammie) Liley, Debra (Frank) Gorsky and Dawn (Leslie “Al”) Lawrence. Dear grandmother of Steven, Ryan, Tricia, the late Jessica, Jacqueline, Gregory, Kimberly and Joshua. Great grandmother of fourteen. A memorial visitation will be held at the...

James J. Rudis, Sr.

James J. Rudis, Sr.

Feb 11, 2020

James J. Rudis, Sr. Age 80, February 11, 2020 of Redford. Loving father of Jim (Carol) Rudis, Julie (the late Larry) Woodhouse and Mark (Stephanie) Rudis. Dear grandfather of Ryan, Haley, Nolan, Whitney and Maloree. Great grandfather of Bella. Brother of Mary Ann (David) Sopko and the late George Rudzinskas. Funeral service is Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM at...

Betty R. Gober

Betty R. Gober

Feb 9, 2020

Age 80, Loving wife of the late Lonnie H. Roseburgh & Herbert Ludwig Mandl. Dear mother of Anna, Elizabeth, Herbert & Edward. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Brittany, Shaun & Darnell. Sister of Alice Close, Veronica Liptak, John, Paul, Bobby, Henry, Richard, Steve, Larry, Pete, Joseph, Danny, Bill, and the late Joseph, Mike, and Marion Jr. Also survived by several nieces...

E. Wayne Gipson

E. Wayne Gipson

Feb 7, 2020

E. Wayne Gipson, passed away February 7, 2020 in Taylor, Michigan at the age of 79. Loving husband of Colleen. Dear father of Barry, Debbie, Kris, Travis and the late Mitchell. Dearest son of the Late Mitchell (Morene). Beloved brother and friend of Ray. Survived by loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Linka Puja

Linka Puja

Feb 6, 2020

Linka Puja, 90, passed away on February 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Josef. Loving mother of Vasa (Chiluta) Puja, Maria Ardelian and the late Florika Gruic. Grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 9. Funeral service is Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154. Visitation...

Jill Robin Gomez

Jill Robin Gomez

Feb 5, 2020

Jill Robin Gomez, age 70, February 5, 2020, of Garden City. Wife of Joseph H Gomez. Mother of Dave Bishop and the late Allan Bishop. Sister of John (Linda) Marshall. Aunt of Lisa, Rob (Jennifer), Jean, Samantha, Ashley, Jacob, Sarah, Mackenzie, Elizabeth, Austin, Carter, Karlie, Kailey, Alex, Jaydin and Raielee. Step-mother of Armando, Jose (Laurie), Dominga (Estevan) Zambrano, Raquel (Mario)...

Nancy Jean Davenport

Nancy Jean Davenport

Feb 4, 2020

Nancy J. Davenport, of Livonia Formerly of Saginaw, Mi. Age 89. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Clyde Davenport. Loving mother of Mark (Connie), Scott (Kathy), Chris, Laurel (Jack) O’Donnell and Dean (Amy). Dearest grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 12. Sister of the...

Gedis "George" Jocaitis

Gedis "George" Jocaitis

Feb 1, 2020

Gedis Jociatis, Age 89. February 1, 2020 of Detroit. A Detroit resident since 1950 and former employee of the Detroit Athletic Club. Loving brother of Birute Paukstys. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. A Committal Service, Tuesday February 4, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 10 Mile Rd and Beech Daly, Southfield. Please share a...

James K. Mcguire

James K. Mcguire

Feb 1, 2020

James K. McGuire, of Westland, Age 80, February 1, 2020. Loving father of Kenneth James (Maria) McGuire, Denene (Tom) Ketelhut and Ginger McGuire. Granddad of Chris, Shawn & Riley McGuire. Great grandfather of Teaghan, Isla, Griffin and Lia. Brother of Kathy (Ralph) Langer. A Memorial Gathering will be held at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd.,...

Tadeusz Maksimowicz

Tadeusz Maksimowicz

Jan 30, 2020

Tadeusz Maksimowicz, 81 Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend & MORE Tadeusz Maksimowicz of Livonia, MI, age 81, unexpectedly passed due to medical complications at Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI on the afternoon of January 30, 2020. Born in Poland, he was a resident of MI for 50 years. Also known as Ted, he retired from his employment at General...

John L. Hood

John L. Hood

Jan 26, 2020

John L. Hood, age 85, January 26, 2020, of Garden City. Beloved husband of the late Carol. Loving father of Theresa (Tony) Harwood, Tim (Kim) Hood and John (Rosie) Hood. Dear grandfather of Colleen (Jay) Bright, James Taylor, Thomas (Michele) Taylor, Samantha Taylor, Brian (Becky) Short, Keith Hassa, Rachel Hood, Olivia (Justin) Shoel and Alyssa Hood. Great grandfather of Riley...

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