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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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Gertrud Theresia Furmanski

Gertrud Theresia Furmanski

Sep 1, 2019

Gertrud Furmanski of Redford, MI. Age 91 September 1, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward Furmanski. Loving mother of Larry (Debbie) Drazek, Lorry (Tom) Sabo, and the late Jerry and Rick (Linda) Drazek. Dear grandmother of Brian, John (Regina), Renee (Paul), Eric, Mathew (Carmen), Christopher and Trevor and Cheryl (Huey). Great grandmother of Briana, Cameron, Benjamin, Katie and Angelina,...

Kathleen L. Macdougall

Kathleen L. Macdougall

Aug 31, 2019

Kathleen “KITTY” Lillian MacDougall 82 yrs. Went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Aug 31 .2019 at her residence. Kitty was born on Jan 28 1937 to Samuel and Christina Pollock in Detroit Michigan. She is a Cody high school graduate (Jan 1957). Kitty met and married the late John “Doug” MacDougall on March 16...

Lawrence Edward Costa

Lawrence Edward Costa

Aug 26, 2019

Lawrence Costa of Livonia. Age 46. August 26, 2019. Loving son of Marie and the late Joseph Costa. Dear brother of Jennifer (David) Marr and Maria (James) O’Connell. Uncle of Joseph and David Marr, Sean and Katherine O’Connell. Lawrence’s niece and nephews were his pride and joy. He taught them how to play soccer and basketball, had water fights with...

Todd "Baby" Avery Foust

Todd "Baby" Avery Foust

Aug 26, 2019

Todd "Baby" Avery Foust, age 27, August 26, 2019. Beloved son of Charlotte Foust and Troy (Terra) Foust. Loving father of Lyla Foust. Dear brother of Troy Alexander (Rachel) Foust, Tracy Alice (Drew) Hughes, Tessa Foust, Jackson Kliphon and Jake Foust. Grandson of Elsie and John Graham, and Darlene and Oscar Foust. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. Visitation...

Edward "Dick" Redington

Edward "Dick" Redington

Aug 25, 2019

Edward "Dick" Redington The world is a little quieter today as Edward "Dick” Redington took his raucous laughter to a joyful heavenly reunion with his beloved wife, Nancy. Dick and Nancy wed in 1963 and were wonderful parents to Kelly (Dan) O'Neil, Kevin (Helene) Redington and Kathleen (Steve) Grobbel. A graduate of University of Detroit Mercy, Dick spent his career...

Lana J. Mcnutt

Lana J. Mcnutt

Aug 25, 2019

Lana J. McNutt of Livonia. Age 72, August 25, 2019 Beloved wife of Ricky for 51 years. Dear grandmother of Hannah and Breandon McNutt. Lana was a Retired para professional at the Livonia Public Schools. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd, Livonia Thursday at 11 AM. Visitation Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 2:00...

James Evan Roseland

James Evan Roseland

Aug 24, 2019

Rev. James Evan Roseland James (Jim) Roseland, age 71, departed in peace on August 24, 2019 at Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, MI. Jim was born in Elmwood Park, Illinois on January 14, 1948 to Jack E. and Carol (Cross) Roseland and grew up on the southwest side of Chicago. His childhood aspiration was to be a bus driver; collecting...

Jeannine Roussel

Jeannine Roussel

Aug 24, 2019

Jeannine Roussel of Livonia. Age 92. August 24, 2019 Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Diane (Bob) Polasky, Jeannette (Jim) Gainer, Paul (Norma) and Jerry (Cathy) Roussel. Caring grandmother of Danielle, Jamie, Brian, Lauren, Nicole, Jaclyn, Morgan and Sydney. Great grandmother of Averie, Michelle and Frank. Also survived by her brother, Victor and sister, Pauline. Jeannine enjoying...

James Henderson

James Henderson

Aug 20, 2019

James Henderson of Dearborn. Age 96. August 20, 2019. Beloved Husband of the late Helen Henderson for 70 years. Cherished father of Gail Henderson, Heather (Ken) Bond, Bruce (Sandy) Henderson. Caring grandfather of four grandchildren, Maritza Henderson, Bruce Henderson, Jaclyn (Kevin) Reschke and Jillian Henderson. Four step-grandchildren, Robert Bond, Andrew (Caitlin) Bond, Kenneth Bond and Ben (Tiffani) Bond. And two...

William "Bill" Schebel

William "Bill" Schebel

Aug 19, 2019

William A. Schebel "Billy" Born June 24,1947 in Detroit to Bill and Arlene Schebel. Peacefully passed on August 19,2019. He would not want his/this obituary to read as a Resume so it will stop right there. Bill loved his Bride Karen and Son Todd more than life itself! His love was not limited to Karen and Todd. His unrelenting love...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Edmonds

Jacqueline "Jackie" Edmonds

Aug 17, 2019

Jacqueline “Jackie” Edmonds, age 85, of Plymouth, went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2019. Beloved wife of Hal Edmonds. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Dorington) Little. Cherished grandmother of Courtney (Dave) Policano, and Dorington and Julia Little. Great grandmother of Emmeline, Seneca and Alma Policano. Visitation Tuesday from 3-8 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Frieda Anne Schager

Frieda Anne Schager

Aug 14, 2019

Frieda A. Schager Of Livonia, age 78, August 14, 2019. Beloved wife of Bill for 60 years. Loving mother of Steven. Dear grandmother of Julius. Frieda was the 7th of 12 children of the late John and Erlene Blessing. She is also survived by several brother and sister in laws. A memorial visitation will be held at the Wayne Masonic...

Robert J. Kulhanek

Robert J. Kulhanek

Aug 13, 2019

Robert J. Kulhanek Of Livonia, age 49, August 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Carrie. Loving father of Joshua, Heather and Connor. Dear brother of Ronald and Rodney Kulhanek. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at...

Robert "Bob" Hardies

Robert "Bob" Hardies

Aug 12, 2019

Hardies, Robert Alexander 8/25/1954-8/12/2019 Robert Alexander Hardies of Northville Township, Michigan passed away August 12, 2019 at his office in Livonia, Michigan. He was born 8/25/1954 to Robert Alfred Hardies and Novalette Anamarylis (Ann) Hardin. He was preceded in passing by his parents. He graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak, Michigan and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a...

Lloyd Thomas Shelton

Lloyd Thomas Shelton

Aug 8, 2019

Lloyd Thomas Shelton of Westland, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Sheila for 48 years. Loving father of Lisa (Michael) Bailey and Nathan Shelton. Dear step-grandfather of Nicholas Bailey and Vinchenzo Langlois. Dear brother of Robert Glen Shelton and the late Joan Polk. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and...

Peter John Jansen

Peter John Jansen

Aug 3, 2019

Jansen, Peter J. of Northville, Age 63 went home to be with the Lord August 3, 2019. Beloved husband of Deborah for 36 years. Loving father of John (Rebecca) and Jennie (Mathew Lewis) Jansen. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Tessa and Preston. Dear brother of Terry Jansen, Joni (Rick) Dunn, Joseph (Beverly) and the late Mary Ann (Metin) Dogu Jansen. Memorial...

Joan "Beverly" Wickman

Joan "Beverly" Wickman

Jul 30, 2019

Beverly Wickman of Livonia. Age 87. July 30, 2019 Beloved wife of Ray Wickman for 68 years. Cherished mother of Blair (Lori Connelly) Wickman, Judy (Hal) Fox, Cindy (Rod) Failing, Ed (Camille) Wickman, Paula (Bryan) Armstrong & Robert Wickman. Caring grandmother of 11 and 1 great grandchild on the way. Dear sister of Dorothy (the late Donald) Wickman and preceded...

Jack Rymal Taylor

Jack Rymal Taylor

Jul 29, 2019

Jack Taylor of Farmington Hills. Age 76. July 29, 2019 Loving husband of Karen Taylor. Dear father of Laurel (Gary) Jones. Beloved grandfather of Christy (Josh) Salamon and Josh (Holly) Jones. Great Grandfather of Abby and Josh Salamon and Jameson Jones. Nephew of Ellen Camp. Beloved uncle to many. He was very proud of his time served in the Air...

Annabelle Gabel

Annabelle Gabel

Jul 29, 2019

Frances Annabelle Gabel of Farmington Hills. Age 82. July 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Bruce for 50 years. Dear mother of William (Stacey), Russell (Suzie), Lynn (Bill) Kennedy and Kathy (Mike) Forsyth. Caring grandmother of Tony Cain, Scott (Christina) Johnston, Melissa (Jordan) Page, Hudson and Julie Gabel. Great grandmother of Ella, Shelby, Owen, Weston and Emerson. Annabelle went to Henry...

Mark Victor Peterson

Mark Victor Peterson

Jul 27, 2019

Mark Victor Peterson of Livonia. Age 56. July 27, 2019. Loving husband of Melissa for 17 years. Dear father of Nicholas. Beloved uncle of Stephanie and Andrea Peck. Caring son- in -law of Tom and KathyMcGannon. Mark is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Kathryn Peterson, his sister the late Debbie (Dan) Peck. Mark loved to travel and...

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