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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Jacqueline "Jackie" Marlowe
Aug 11, 2017
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marlowe, age 85, of Livonia, passed on August 11, 2017. Beloved wife of Dave and proud mother of Gregg (Kim) and the late Susan. Adoring grandmother of Kevin (Annette) and Jenny (Matt) Murdza and great grandmother of Addy, Emmy, and Mia. Jackie was raised in East Laroy Michigan, but later moved to the Detroit area to raise her...
John Yonish
Aug 11, 2017
John Yonish, age 88, August 11, 2017. Loving father of Patricia Ann Hamlet, Kathryn Susan Aalto, Darlene Mary LeAnnais and Mark John Yonish. Dear grandfather of Chad Yonish, Jason Aalto, James Hamlet, Linda Millyard, Ann Aalto, Kathryn Pelack, John R. LeAnnais, Dillon Yonish and Nicholas Yonish. Great grandfather of Kayla Yonish, Savannah Poole, Daniel Pelack, Emese Aalto, Sean Aalto, John...
Rose E. Williams
Aug 10, 2017
Rose E. Williams Age 94, August 10, 2017 Beloved wife of the late Forrest Williams. Loving mother of Janice (James) Balcom, Denise Horner, Dennis (Janet), Kurt and Jeffrey (Julanne). Dear grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 17. Rose worked for the Livonia Public Schools for over 42 years. She was a Bus Driver, Dispatcher and served the AFSCME Counsel...
Delphine Wilson
Aug 10, 2017
Delphine B. Wilson Age 90, August 10, 2017 Beloved wife of the Late Les. Loving mother of Gail Hamilton, Kathy (John) Ashton, and the Late Tom. Dear grandmother of Kim Cowger, Cheri (Allan) Maclean, Marilyn (Chris) Harder and Jacque (Jesse) Smith. Cherished great grandmother of Sylvia, Amber, Chelsea, Curtis, Ariana, Lexi and Corbin. Preceded in death by her brother Arthur...
Ruth Mcdonald
Aug 8, 2017
Ruth Alice McDonald Age 94. August 8, 2017 Loving wife of the late Donald J. McDonald. Dear mother of Mary Lou (Cass) Jawor, Carol (Kenneth) Carpenter, and the Late Devon Norris and John Gregory Norris. Grandmother and Great Grandmother of many. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Samaritan's Purse, Andrew Womack Ministries and International Fellowship of Christians & Jews. Please...
Alexander B. Crawford
Aug 6, 2017
Alexander B. Crawford, age 91, August 6, 2017. Loving father of Nancy (Fred) Stanke, Dennis, and James (Giovanna). Dear grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 1. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Violet Krann, Bill and Bob. Funeral Service Thursday 11am at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Wednesday from...
Edward A. Gosztyla
Aug 4, 2017
Edward "Eddie" Gosztyla Age 89, August 4, 2017 Beloved husband of the late Millie. Loving father of Debra Glanell, David Gosztyla, Beth McKeown, Heather McKeown, Robert McKeown, Alexis Magill and Jean McKeown-Gates. Dear grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Eddie was an avid hunter and lover of nature. Instate of St. Mary Cause of Our Joy Catholic Church,...
Sharon Kay Terry
Aug 1, 2017
Sharon Kay Terry Age 75 August 1, 2017 Beloved daughter of the late Gerald and Marian Terry. Dear sister of Linda Sharp, Marian Macauley, Jerald Jr., William and Pete. Loving aunt and great aunt of many. Sharon could never say no to anybody! Memorial Service, Monday 11:00 AM at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia....
G. Dorothy Hanton
Jul 30, 2017
G. Dorothy Hanton Age 99, went to be with the Lord July 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd E. Hanton. Loving mother of Lloyd A. (Dorothea) Hanton. Dear grandmother of Allen (Karen) Hanton, Jeffrey (Christina) Hanton, Dawn (David) Tooley and Todd (Erica) Hanton. Dear great grandmother of 6. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the...
Wayne R. Stafford
Jul 28, 2017
Wayne R. Stafford, Age 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Doris for 59 years. Loving father of Diane (Jeff) Pike, Janet Stafford and the late Bruce (Darla) Stafford. Dear grandfather of Robert. Dear brother of Kenneth (Doreen) Stafford and Gilbert (the late Charlene) Stafford. Wayne is also survived by nieces and nephews,...
Patricia M. Bond
Jul 26, 2017
PATRICIA M. BOND died peacefully on July 26, 2017. She was born in 1929 in Detroit, MI, and is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frederick Bond. Patricia is reunited in death with her son Michael, and was loving mother to Vicki (Bruce) Simpkins, Jeff (Kathy), Sue (the late John) Violante, Tom (Laurie), Becky (Jude) Mansilla and grandmother to...
Harvey E. Veres
Jul 25, 2017
Harvey E. Veres Age 67 July 25, 2017 Loving father of Amy Veres and Jennifer (Danny) Wallace. Loving grandfather of Caden, Brooklyn, Hailey and Noah. Preceded in death by his mother Virginia and sister Martha. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Friday July 28 from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral Service...
Albert Edwin Dawe Jr.
Jul 17, 2017
Albert Edwin Dawe, Jr. Age 94 July 17, 2017 Loving husband of Marie. Dear father of Emilie Plank, John (Debra) and Tim. Beloved brother of the late Carrie, Elsie, Cyrl and John. Albert was a proud WWII and Korean War veteran. He also belonged to the VFW Post 4012 of Northville and Marine Corps League. Albert retired after 39 years...
Deloise N. Crossman
Jul 15, 2017
Deloise N. Crossman, Age 86, went to be with the Lord July 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Roy H. Loving mother of Gary (Gabrielle) Crossman, Lynn (Dan) Davidson, David (Lori) Crossman, Jean (Ed) Bundas, James (Dorothy) Crossman and Roy Crossman. Proud grandmother of 21, and proud great grandmother of 30. Also survived by 1 niece and 5 nephews....
Eldred P. Mason
Jul 14, 2017
Eldred Paul Mason Age 88, July 14, 2017 Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Harden) Mason. Loving father of Randy (Mary) and Richard (Glenda). Dear grandfather of Corey, Nicole (Jeremy), Richard, Scott and Kandice. Great grandfather of Gideon. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday at 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 4 -...
Loraine Helen Blondell
Jul 13, 2017
Loraine Helen Blondell Age 85. July 13, 2017 Loving wife of Thomas. Dear mother of Michael (Lisa), Kenneth (Toni), Gregory (Cynthia), Joan (Larry) Klimek, Debra Zerweck, Laurie (Craig) Clawson and Raymond (Therese). Grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 4 1/2. Beloved sister of the late Carolyn Gibson. Loved aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July...
Jane Trapp
Jul 10, 2017
Jane Trapp Age 94. July 10, 2017 Loving wife of the Late Edward. Dear aunt of many. Visitation will be held at the R.G & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Thursday, July 13, 2017 from 3-8 pm and Friday 10 am until service at 11 am. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church of...
Richard G. Ritter
Jul 9, 2017
Richard G. Ritter Age 77, July 9, 2017 Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Cross, Kari Ritter & Richard C. (Kari R.) Ritter. Grandfather of Christopher, Anthony, Rich, Jonathan, Michael, Kyle, Robert, Samuel and Steve. Great Grandfather of Nathan and Mylo. Brother of Patricia (Leonard) Kaizer. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford...
Olga Marie Widelski
Jul 7, 2017
Olga Marie Widelski Age 87, July 7, 2017 Beloved wife of the Late Eugene. Loving mother of Janet (Carl) Krave, Carol (Daryl) Galley, & Barbara (Abdulsalam) Alchalabi. Dear grandmother of Kyle, Sara, Souad, Ibrahim, Yousif, Abdullah, & Mariam. Great grandmother of Kaison, Kennedy, Noor, Leila, Omar, Yasmeen & Adam. Dear sister of Helen Polanski. Visitation held on Wednesday, July 12,...
Audrey H. Harkins
Jul 2, 2017
Audrey H. Harkins Age 86, July 2, 2017, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Earl “Chuck”. Loving mother of Donald, Michael, the late Patrick (Patricia), and Terry (Melinda). Dear grandmother of Timothy, Kevin, Peter, Christopher, Michelle, Laura, Danielle and Addison. Great grandmother of Brianna, Landon, Jordan and Will. Sister of Judy (the late Leon) Glowicki. Audrey was preceded in...
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