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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Wanda Slomczenski
Dec 18, 2016
WANDA A.SLOMCZENSKI, Age 91, December 18, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of John (Patricia), Carl (Joan), Dave & Gary. Dear grandmother of Carrie, Kimberly & Julie, Megan & Morgan, Renee & Andrea. Sister of Fran Naida & Celia Surmac. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Friday at...
Lura Gray
Dec 17, 2016
Lura Ann Gray, Age 82, December 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Bobby L. Gray. Loving mother of Joyce Salinas, Elsie (Wayne) Esper and the late Gary W. and Samuel L. Gray. Dear grandmother of Rebecca, Bobby, Lisa, Ryan, Mike & Robin. Great grandmother of Aiden & Christian. Dear sister of Leonard Zilliox and the late JoBache and Isetta...
Gary Lee Vasi
Dec 15, 2016
Gary L. Vasi Age 69, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Kimbirly Vasi. Dearest son of Lillian and the late John Vasi. Loving father of Megan (Todd) Wikaryasz, Nicole (Jacob) Cramer and Stephanie Vasi. Step-father of Adam (D'Anna) and Samuel McTaggart. Grandfather of Ella and Grace, Amelia and Noah. Brother of...
Donna J. Hapiuk-Clink
Dec 13, 2016
Donna J. Hapiuk-Clink, age 67, passed away December 13, 2016. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Donald (Brenda), William (Peggy), Larry (Sheila). Dear grandmother of Matthew, Emily, Rachel, Jessie and Brian. Brother of Bill Hapuik. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She really liked crafting and was an excellent cook. Please share a memory of Donna by signing...
James Matthew Welty
Dec 13, 2016
James M. Welty, 60, of Southgate, MI passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital. He was born August 27, 1956 in Detroit MI. He graduated from Inter City Christian High School in 1974. He enjoyed hunting, some occasional golf and every fall football season. His retirement at age 56 after more than 35 years with AT&T allowed...
Jerry Rome Evans
Dec 9, 2016
Jerry Rome Evans Age 43, December 9, 2016 Loving son of Jerry and the late Patricia Evans. Dear brother of Cherie Evans. Uncle of Haley and Michael Brothers. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday December 13, 2016 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 11:00...
Helen Demrovsky
Dec 8, 2016
Helen Demrovsky, Age 81, December 8, 2016. Beloved sister of John, Samuel and the late Andrew Demrovsky. Loving aunt of Jarmila (Louie) Pejnovic and Lubica (Steven) Sulja. Great aunt of Darren Pejnovic and Zachary Pejnovic, Mark and Luke Sulja. Funeral Visitation 10AM until time of Service at 11AM Saturday, December 10 at the R.G.& G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington...
Marjorie Ethal Wallis
Dec 7, 2016
Marjorie Ethal Wallis was born in Lebanon, Indiana on October 11, 1922. She was the third of four daughters (Mary, Rhea, Corrine) to Clarence and Zera Beck. Her father was a school superintendent and her mother a teacher. She had a very happy childhood. A memorable vacation was a trip the family took to Missouri. Their car broke down and...
Dale Eugene Stanley
Dec 7, 2016
Dale E. Stanley Age 85, December 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Brian (Kim). Dear grandfather of Zachary Eugene, Spencer Michael, and Connor Brian. Brother of Carolyn (Miland) Rowley and Marolyn (Paul) Lolli. He was preceded in death by his sister Phyllis Marie Hull. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 12:30...
Richard B. Hollowell
Dec 4, 2016
Richard B. Hollowell Age 87, December 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee McNally). Loving father of Susan (Dave) Proctor, Paul (Cyndi), Lynn Leidtke, Kathleen A. Nickerson, Julie (Doug) Seadin, Richard (Diane) Hollowell and Bret (Gena) Thrushman. Dear grandfather of Baylee, Meghann, Ryan, Marissa and Bret Thrushman, Jr. and Samantha Bolek. Richard was a 36 year employee of the Stroh...
Marion Bilyk
Dec 3, 2016
Marion Dorothy (Hewson) Bilyk Died on December 3, 2016 in Livonia, Michigan. She was 85 years old. Marion was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 37 years Ray. She is survived by her beloved children, Marion (Wesley) Krymski, Ann (Jim) Vote, and Ray (Jennifer) Bilyk; her devoted grandchildren, Elizabeth (Matthew) Monahan, Jim (Rachel) Vote, Katie (Michael) Finkenbine, Maggie Vote, Kiara...
Nancy Sandra Wasson
Dec 2, 2016
Nancy S. Wasson Age 81, December 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Michael) Wesenberg, Steven (Isabelle) and Julie (David) Maday. Dear grandmother of Blake, Samantha, Lydia, Michelle and Yennanga. Nancy will always be remembered as a kind, gentle person who spoke kindly to everyone. She was a kindergarten teacher for many years, before becoming...
Kenneth E. Van Gundy
Nov 30, 2016
Kenneth E. Van Gundy Age 78, November 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline. Loving father of Kenneth C. (Laura) and Candice Eskildsen. Dear brother of Marci Schultz, Ron (Anna) Van Gundy and Marlene (Jim) Ruppert. Grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 5. Funeral Service, Tuesday at 11 a.m. (Gathering at 9 a.m.) at the R.G. & G.R....
Wilferd I. Ramse
Nov 30, 2016
Wilferd I. Ramse Age 92, November 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie. Loving father of Judy (John) Blair, Belinda Spurlock, Gary and the late Clayton Ramse. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dear Brother of Melba Johnson and the late Arthur Ramse and Alma Johnson. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral...
Richard C. Degolyer
Nov 27, 2016
Richard C. DeGolyer Age 64, November 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Dina for 33 years. Dear brother of Mike (Jan), Jackie (Jerry) Lewis, Doug (Brenda), Robin (Robin), Kit (Diane) DeGolyer and Lori DePollo and the late Neil, Billy and Kevin. Brother in law of Mark (Carol) and the late Jerry Nonis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and his...
Kathleen Ann Vankirk
Nov 24, 2016
Kathleen A. VanKirk Age 59, November 24, 2016 Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Jason, Michelle Zastrow, and Megan. Dear grandmother of Blair Channel. Dear sister of Tony (Kimberly) Ferraro. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday from 11a.m.-1p.m. Memorial Service at 12p.m. Please share a memory of Kathleen by signing...
Emory Dalton Plymale
Nov 22, 2016
July 26, 1926 - November 22, 2016 Loving Husband of Mary (Buerkle) Plymale. Loving father of Jeannette Petty (Terry) Timothy (Pam) Plymale. Loving grandfather of Malia (Steve), Melanie (Shawn), Cassie (Brandon). Great grandfather of Ryan, Alex, Samantha, Lauren, Aleta, Leah, Landen, Hunter and soon to be arriving, baby Dalton. One great, great granddaughter, Evelyn. He was a proud veteran of...
Tanya Lynn Montroy
Nov 22, 2016
Tanya L. Montroy Age 50. She is celebrating her new life with Jesus starting on November 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Nicholas and Michael. Dearest daughter of Marvin (Helen) and the late Esther Kolle. Dear sister of Edward (Robin) Kolle and Nadine (Jerry) Pruitt. Tanya loved life to the greatest and had a very strong faith...
Marilyn Sue Elmendorf
Nov 20, 2016
Marilyn Sue Elmendorf (Ferdon), a longtime resident of Novi, Michigan, died November 20, 2016 in South Lyon, Michigan. She was 83 years old. She is survived by a beloved son and daughter, Rom Ryan and Dawn Kozarian; her brother David (Cathie); stepchildren Kandy Kozarian, Guy, Buddy, Dawn, and Dale Elmendorf; grandchildren Jennifer (Chadwick Strum) Helms, Justin Helms, Matthew (Jason Siegel)...
Thomas P. Crowley, Sr.
Nov 18, 2016
Thomas P. Crowley, Sr. November 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Mary "Molly" for 42 years. Loving father of Thomas, Jr. (Charlotte), Susan (Aaron) Brown and John (Ashley). Dear papa of Damion, Tommy, J.T., Gavin, Caitlin and Jayden. Dear brother of John (Linda), and the late James. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday...
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