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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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E. Patricia Ferency

E. Patricia Ferency

Oct 1, 2017

E. Patricia Ferency “Pat” Age 99 years young. Beloved wife of the late Frank Ferency for 58 years. Loving mother of Philip, Katherine, Gerard (Sandra) and the late William. Grandmother of Lori, Kristin, Stephen and Michelyn. Great grandmother of Alexis, Daiton, Ethan and Ryan. Sister of Ann Marie Wiltsie. Cousin of Elaine Burke. Also survived by many nieces and nephews....

Radine Flippo

Radine Flippo

Sep 30, 2017

Radine Flippo Age 75, September 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Vince. Loving mother of Jim Nipper, Christina (Stan) Bojanowski, Lisa (Hank) Collins and Sean Nipper. Dear sister of Patricia Shubert. Also survived by grand children and great grandchildren. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation Monday from...

Dorothy G. Brudna

Dorothy G. Brudna

Sep 26, 2017

Dorothy G. Brudna, age 83, passed away September 26, 2017. Beloved mother of Gary (Deb) Brudna. Dear sister of Edith Fly. Grandmother of Steven and Rachel Brudna, and great grandmother of Riley Brudna. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband George and son David. Funeral Service Monday at 11am at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford...

Taylor Marie Dalian

Taylor Marie Dalian

Sep 21, 2017

Taylor Dalian Age 21, September 21, 2017. Taylor graced us all with her magical spirit from March 14th, 1996 to September 21st, 2017 when her twenty-one year journey in this world ended and she moved on to her next adventure. Among those mourning the loss of her in their lives are her parents, Sandi Brzezinski and Craig Dalian; Stepfather James...

Janet Carol Swietlicki

Janet Carol Swietlicki

Sep 17, 2017

Janet C. Swietlicki Age 72, September 17, 2017. Beloved wife of Gerald for 53 years. Loving mother of Leanne (Pete) Strainovici and Dianne (Don) Benoit. Dear grandmother of Joshua, Julie, Austin and Allison. Janet was also a great grandmother. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday at 1 p.m. Visitation Tuesday from...

Bernard Tague

Bernard Tague

Sep 15, 2017

Bernard Tague, Age 79, September 15, 2017 Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Mary (Jason) Bradford and Michael (Lisa) Tague. Grandfather of Amie (Brandon) Rood and Owen Tague. Great grandfather of Ayden Rood. Brother of Marion O'Prish and James Tague. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 1pm until 4pm at the RG &...

Velretta K. Mish

Velretta K. Mish

Sep 4, 2017

Velretta Katherine Mish Age 95, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away September 4, 2017. Velretta was born in Monroe, North Carolina on December 9, 1921. She graduated from Nathan Lattauer Hospital, Gloversville, New Yourk as a registered nurse. She was married to Lloyd Mish on September 1, 1946. Velretta worked as a registered nurse for approximately 25 years. She enjoyed gardening,...

Ethel Ada Garrett

Ethel Ada Garrett

Sep 3, 2017

Age 98. Loving mother of Beverly A. Len and the late Arlene (Elwood) Hogge and Juanita (Armen) Anusbigian. Dear grandmother of David, Susan, Lisa, Amy, Julie, Jeffrey and the late Kimberly. Great grandmother of Nadia, Jacob, Samantha, Nicklus and Amanda. Great great grandmother of Phoenix and Keaten. Visitation Thursday 1-8 pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...

Dorothy Jean Serey

Dorothy Jean Serey

Sep 2, 2017

Dorothy Jean Serey, Age 84, September 2, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Charles Eugene Serey. Loving mother of Greg (Barbara), Becky (Tom) Bertha', Joel, and Mary Beth (Don) Johnson. Dear grandmother of Andy (Angie), Ryan (Lauren), Jessica (Matt), Kristin (Kevin), Jeremy, Alexa, Cole, and Evan. Great grandmother of Mya, Luke, Abby, Melody, and Ione. Her visitation will be Tuesday...

Janina Kwiatkowski

Janina Kwiatkowski

Sep 2, 2017

Janina Kwiatkowski, age 91, September 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bogdan. Loving mother of Christina (Michael) Berry and Thomas (Linda) Kwiatkowski. Dear grandmother of Lisa (Steve) Stowe, Michael (Kristi) Berry, Adam Kwiatkowski and Kristen Kwiatkowski. Great-grandmother of Daniel and Elliot Stowe and Rebecca and Luke Berry. Visitation Tuesday from 3 pm until 9 pm at the R.G. &...

Harold R. Monske

Harold R. Monske

Aug 31, 2017

HAROLD R. MONSKE Age 94. Passed away on August 31, 2017 after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years Betty May (Axce). Loving and much loved father of the late David Monske, daughter Laurie Blacker, son-in-law David Blacker. and grandchildren Katie and Dan Blacker. He was also preceded in death by his...

John "Jack" Ridley

John "Jack" Ridley

Aug 29, 2017

Ridley, John "Jack" Age 91, went to be with the Lord August 29, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Loving father of Sharon (Paul) Green, James (Maryann) and William (Sharon) Ridley. Dear grandfather of Marie (Andrew), David (Danielle), Jessica (Justin) and William. Great grandfather of 5. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia,...

Cora Ruth Gillespie

Cora Ruth Gillespie

Aug 27, 2017

Cora Ruth Gillespie Age 89, August 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jack Gillespie. Loving mother of Alan (Julie), Teresa Komski and Gary (Amy). Dear grandmother of Carrie, Katie, Michael and Patrick, Rachel, Rebecca (Bret) and Brenna. Great grandmother of Hailee, Jordan and Kian. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...

Patricia A. Cote

Patricia A. Cote

Aug 25, 2017

Patricia A. Cote Age 77, August 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Cote. Loving mother of Kelley Cote. Dear sister of Nancy Tierney and dear friend of many. No service is planned. Please share a memory of Patricia on her Tribute Wall.

Mack Orr

Mack Orr

Aug 21, 2017

Mack E. Orr Age 90, Went to be with the Lord August 21. 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ellie Orr. Loving father of Connie Orr. Dear brother of Bobbie Clark. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home. 31551 Ford Rd.. Garden City. Sunday 1-8 p.m. Instate at Merriman Road Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman Rd., Garden City, Monday...

Virginia R. Hutchens

Virginia R. Hutchens

Aug 19, 2017

Virginia Ruth Hutchens Age 92, August 19, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Elbert. Loving mother of Dan (Kay) and Douglas (Rachelle). Dear grandmother of Joshua (Katie), Matthew (Lisa) and Amanda (Todd) Waltz, Becky (Jeramy) Mosburg, Ruth (Greg) Tipton and Rachel. Great grandmother of eight. Funeral Service 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 22nd at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Edith Noreen Lang

Edith Noreen Lang

Aug 19, 2017

Edith N. Lang Age 77, August 19, 2017. Loving wife of Stanley. Dear mother of Vicky (Donald) Wilhelmi, Beverly (Dale) DeVriese, Karen (Robert) Knapp. Beloved grandmother of David Wilhelmi, Nicole (Brandon) Bunt, Kyle (Rachel) DeVriese. Great grandmother of Chase and Connor. Edith loved to gamble on the slot machines. Also, she loved to spend winters at their Texas home. A...

Derek E. Lienhardt

Derek E. Lienhardt

Aug 18, 2017

Derek E. Lienhardt Age 26, August 18, 2017 Beloved son of David and Gale Lienhardt Dear brother of Adam (Megan), Erin and Thomas. Derek competed in 2 State Championship Football games for Stevenson High School. He was also very skilled with his hands. Funeral Service 1pm Tuesday, August 22, at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.,...

Timothy Drew Voss

Timothy Drew Voss

Aug 13, 2017

Age 70. the love of his life Karen Voss. Dear father of James Christopher Voss and David Westmoreland (Amanda) Voss. Also survived by Brother Robert (Sandy) Voss, Kaye Voss, Kristin (Roger) Cope, Cinthia (Michael) Barthlow, Eden Voss and the late Katherine Voss. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late Harold Joseph and Dolores Voss. Brother in...

Albert Didelis

Albert Didelis

Aug 13, 2017

Didelis, Albert B. Age 92, August 13th, 2017 Beloved husband of Carol E. (Holycross) of 55 years, Brother of Donatas (Lithuania), and loving Uncle to his nephews and nieces. Albert fought in three armies during World War II (due to two being captured), then immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1950's where he became a carpenter. He later met...

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