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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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Alice L. Bradow

Alice L. Bradow

Jul 2, 2017

Alice Louise Bradow Age 73. Passed peacefully on July 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bradow, loving mother of Kristine (David) Baker and James (Jennifer) Bradow. Dear grandmother of Rachael & Erin Baker and Jacob Bradow. Sister of Cathy (Paul) Rivard, Don (Liana) Bachand, Terri Wilson, and Mark (Kim) Bachand. Sister-in-law of Sandra (Ron) Ratliff and the late...

Peter F. Murphy

Peter F. Murphy

Jul 1, 2017

Peter F. Murphy Age 86, July 1, 2017 Beloved husband of Lucille. Loving father of Janet Murphy, Lorraine (Doug) Murphy, Patricia (Dave) Sliwka and the late Ann Murphy. Grandfather of 7 and Great Grandfather of 6. Brother of Theresa, Sr. Rose Joseph, Tom, Ned and Mike Murphy. A Committal Service will be held at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, 34205 5 Mile...

Victoria Jane Owens

Victoria Jane Owens

Jun 30, 2017

Victoria Jane Owens, age 83, June 30, 2017. Loving mother of Chris (Barbara) Rodriguez, Craig(Karen) Rodriguez and Charles Owens. Dear grandmother of Shannon Owens. Sister of Georgina Fotiu, Patricia Flint, George (Pamela) Fischer and Avesia (Grant) Lorenz. Funeral service Thursday 11am at the RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Wednesday from 2pm until 9pm....

Florence M. Mcdougall

Florence M. Mcdougall

Jun 29, 2017

Florence M. McDougall, Age 92, stepped into the presence of her Lord on June 29, 2017. Beloved Wife of the Late Harry McDougall. Loving mother of Janet Campbell, Sandra (Kurt) Kiser and Kenneth (Julie) McDougall. Dear grandmother of Emily, Jane and Kaylee. Great grandmother of Lewis and Patrick. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.,...

Barbara Elizabeth Slater

Barbara Elizabeth Slater

Jun 25, 2017

Barbara E. Slater Age 92, went to be with the Lord June 25, 2017. Beloved wife of Dwight M. Slater. Loving mother of Linnea Boese, Dwight E., Bruce A., Brent D. and Kirk N. Slater and the late Kayleen Merry. Dear grandmother of 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at the Highland Park Baptist...

William J. Sandzik, Jr.

William J. Sandzik, Jr.

Jun 24, 2017

William J. Sandzik, Jr. (Bill) Age 75 William was a 36-year resident of Garden City, Michigan, passed away June 24, 2017. A private memorial service will be held at a later date for family and close friends to celebrate his life. Born in Detroit April 10, 1942, Bill was an engineering illustrator at Ford Motor Company for 39 years. His...

Marilyn Jane Isles

Marilyn Jane Isles

Jun 23, 2017

Marilyn Jane Isles April 29, 1924 - June 23, 2017 It is with full hearts, broken and yet joyful, that we announce the passing into Glory of our mother, Marilyn Jane Isles. She has been an example and witness to us of the most exquisitely refined and patient acceptance of God's will in her life. Age 93, bedridden the last...

Cynthia Ann Hale

Cynthia Ann Hale

Jun 22, 2017

Cynthia A. Hale (nee Forbes) Age 57, June 22, 2017. Beloved fiance of Pete Maheras. Loving mother of Scott Moss. Dearest daughter of the late William and June Forbes. Dear sister of William, Jr. and Ron (Kathy) Forbes and the late Ilene Klamer. Also survived by grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Private Memorial Service will be held. Memorial...

Glenn M Schneemann

Glenn M Schneemann

Jun 22, 2017

Glenn M. Schneemann Age 66, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Linda (Birdsall) Schneemann. Loving father of Rachel (Michael) Long and Rebecca (David) Schmitke. Dear grandfather of Ivy Pearl. Dear brother of Anita (Mike) Thompson, Yvonne (Jerry) Wingerter, Clark (Jan) Schneemann, and Debra (Mark) Bedell. Also survived by numerous nieces and...

Raymond Hugh Hyde

Raymond Hugh Hyde

Jun 20, 2017

Raymond Hugh Hyde Age 80, June 20, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary (Hoenel) Hyde and Mary (Wilson) Hyde. Survived by his children Dawn (Dennis) Allison and Michael (Teresa) Hyde. Step-children Mark and Scott Wilson and Rachel (Ken) Warren. Also survived by numerous grand and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, 34033 Palmer Rd.,...

Evelyn Rose Giordano

Evelyn Rose Giordano

Jun 19, 2017

Evelyn Rose Giordano Age 87, June 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Gasper. Loving mother of Prudence (Ronald) Rose, Sara Dougherty (late Brian), Cathy (Mike) Mosley. Cherished by grandchildren Evelyn, Kelly, Elizabeth, Michael and great grandchildren Dylan and Mya. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend to all. Evelyn loved life and will be missed...

Carl Smereck

Carl Smereck

Jun 15, 2017

Carl Smereck Passed away at age 92 on June 15, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born in Winona, Minnesota. As the son of Theodore, a lithographer, and Mary Smereck, he lived in many cities with the family including Winona (MN), Sacramento (CA), El Paso (TX), Little Rock (AK), Chicago (IL), and finally Detroit. He graduated from Cass Technical...

Cathryn E. Maerzluft

Cathryn E. Maerzluft

Jun 14, 2017

Cathy Maerzluft, 70, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 of the attendant complications of Lou Gehrig's disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Cathy was the wife of Jakob Maerzluft of Troy, the daughter of Eleanor and the late Frederick C. Russell of Grosse Pointe Woods, the brother of Don (Irene) Russell of Downieville, CA, the inlaw of Maerzlufts scattered across the nation, and...

Clarence Greene

Clarence Greene

Jun 9, 2017

Clarence "Bill" Greene Age 85, June 9, 2017. Beloved husband of Joann and loving father of four and grandfather of seven. Loving brother of Charlotte, Tom, Barbara, Neil, Sonya, Marlene, Norbert, David, Gary, Joe and Mark. Also had many nieces and nephews. Memorials can be directed to Joann Greene in C/O R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home. Please share of...

Owen H. Pelham, Sr.

Owen H. Pelham, Sr.

Jun 9, 2017

Owen H. Pelham, Sr. Age 103, June 9, 2017. Loving husband of the late Juanita. Dear father of Owen Jr. (late Julie), John Ronald (Ann), William David (Linda) and the late Paul Robert. Grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather of many. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Anderson Cancer Center or Shriner's. Please share...

Shirley Marie Johnson

Shirley Marie Johnson

Jun 8, 2017

Shirley Marie Johnson Age 80, June 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Steve (Marilyn), Terri (Scott) Darby and Brian (Karen). Dear grandmother of Jeff and Jason Darby, Ryan, Gregory, Christine, Daniel, Bradley and Amanda Johnson. Great grandmother of Dunham, Danika, Greyson and Grant, and sister of Raymond Morfitt. Visitation Sunday from 4 - 9 p.m....

Jenifer Lynne Carbonneau

Jenifer Lynne Carbonneau

Jun 5, 2017

Jenifer Lynne Carbonneau Age 59, June 5, 2017, Warrior of Ovarian Cancer. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Cory James (Kirstin) and Chelsea Nicole. Dear sister of Kelly, Leigh Ann, Tracy, Daniel, and Kristen. Jeni was preceded in death by her loving parents Fernon and Barbara and brother Matthew Feenstra. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Delores May Neubauer

Delores May Neubauer

Jun 5, 2017

Delores May Neubauer (nee Martinac) Age 88 Delores passed away to the grace of God on June 5, 2017. Beloved wife of John for 61 years. Loving mother of Sally Neubauer, Nancy (Lynn) Santavy and the late Christine Neubauer. Dear grandmother of Jessica (Ankit) Chandrawat. Beloved daughter of the late Helen (O'Neal) and Thomas Martinac. Visitation at the R.G. &...

April Lynn Olszewski

April Lynn Olszewski

Jun 3, 2017

April Lynn Olszewski Age 53, June 3, 2017. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Ricky (Melissa) Davis and Halley Olszewski. Dear grandmother of Brian, Jacob, Jesse and Liam. Sister of Melvin (Emily) and Larry (Carol) Litrich and Garyann Litrich. April was preceded in death by her siblings Louise and Randy. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...

Vicky Egeler Holly

Vicky Egeler Holly

Jun 3, 2017

Vicky Egeler Holly Age 63, June 3, 2017 after a difficult battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Shari, Tina and Steven (Amy) Holly. Beloved daughter of Lloyd Egeler. Dear nana of Gina and David. Sister of Patty Burden. Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to Special Olympics of Michigan. Pleas share a memory...

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