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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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Delphine Arlene Dieterle

Delphine Arlene Dieterle

Oct 22, 2016

Delphine Arlene (Sheeder) Dieterle Del passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in Andover, Kansas. She was born on August 10, 1929, to the late Golden (Gilders) and LeMar Sheeder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dieterle, and her brother, LeRoy Sheeder. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, and resided there for 83 of her 87 years....

June Marie Peters

June Marie Peters

Oct 21, 2016

June Marie Peters, age 93, October 21, 2016, of Westland. Loving sister of Willard Klenk and Mary Lou (Raymond) Trojan. Dear aunt of Ron (Nancy) Klenk, Sandy Dwyer, Carole (Frank) Sexton, Susan (Jack) Tazzi and Alan (Ellen) Trojan. Also survived by several great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; children, James and Donald;...

Joseph Meyers, Sr.

Joseph Meyers, Sr.

Oct 18, 2016

Joseph Meyers, Sr., age 81, October 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Cynthia Vanover, Larry (Dawn), Joseph Jr. (Jennifer), and Jodi (Robert) Maxwell. Dear grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 8. Brother of Geraldine Phillips and Phyllis Winiemko. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary; and 2 sisters, Yvonne and Beverly. Funeral...

Annie F Hines

Annie F Hines

Oct 15, 2016

Annie Frances Hines (Savage) Age 86 October 15 2016 Devoted daughter of the late Fred & the late Annie Savage. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Jewell Dee Hines. Awesome Mom to Bryan (Janice), Paul (Andrea) and Michael (Margaret). Grandma extraordinaire to Casey, Lucy, Nathan, Justin, Eric, Joshua & Paige. Great Grandma to 12. Frances was a loving...

Carol Lynn Dout

Carol Lynn Dout

Oct 15, 2016

Carol Lynn Dout, age 78, of Redford, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2016 at her family's cottage on Mullett Lake. She was born July 4, 1938 in Detroit to Carl and Grace (Kirchoff) Brandt. Carol graduated from Edsel Ford High School in 1957. On September 20, 1958 she married Richard Dout at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Detroit. She...

Patricia Looney

Patricia Looney

Oct 13, 2016

Patricia Looney, age 86, October 13, 2016, of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Harry G. Loving mother of Pat (Joe) Kogelmann, Harry (Marci), Donna (Greg) Thompson and Doug. Dear grandmother of Joe, Jason, Lisa Finn, Rachel Rosbury and Dylan. Great grandmother of 7. She was preceded in death by 8 siblings. Funeral Service Monday at 11am (instate at...

Luberta Hall

Luberta Hall

Oct 13, 2016

Age 53. Loving daughter of the late Ike (Vivian). Dear sister of Jenentta, Munella, Sharon (Elbert) Powers, Tamya (Jeff) Carter, Rhonda (Charlise) Wright, Erica and the late Durnita, Darnell and Ike Jr. Funeral service Friday, October 21 at the R.G. and G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15251 Harper Ave., Detroit. visitation 12 noon until service at 1pm. Funeral Home: R.G. &...

Elizabeth Frances Mckay

Elizabeth Frances Mckay

Oct 11, 2016

Age 90. October 11, 2016 Longtime resident of Dearborn Heights, MI. Beloved wife of the late Donald Munro McKay. Loving mother of Donald, Gregory (Janine), Pamela (Timothy) Meixner, Elizabeth (John) Ferries and the late William. Dear grandmother of Jason, Bryan, Kelley, Casey, Justin, Jessica, Ian, Kailen. Great grandmother of Collin, Kyle, Stephen, Abigail and Ellis. Sister of the late Stanley,...

Byron E. Georgeson

Byron E. Georgeson

Oct 10, 2016

Byron E. Georgeson, age 61, died October 10, 2016. He is survived by his dear family: Linda Souve, Paul Georgeson and Angela Georgeson, Jason (Ericka) Rhodehouse (and their son, Ben), and Angela (Jim) Buess (and their daughters, Alexandra and Victoria). A Memorial Gathering will take place on Sunday, October 16, 2016, from 4pm until 8pm, with a service at 7pm....

Henry James Colton

Henry James Colton

Oct 8, 2016

Henry J. Colton Age 88 October 8, 2016 Beloved husband of Georgia. Loving father of Marcelle Mathews. Also survived by friend James Mathews. Dear grandfather of Julie (Matt) Foster, Jamie (Courtney) and the late Christopher (Robyn). Great grandfather of 10. Henry was and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren and daughter Marcelle. He was a proud...

Gay Elaine Roberts

Gay Elaine Roberts

Oct 7, 2016

Gay Elaine Roberts Age 74 On Thursday October 6th, 2016, after a long battle with COPD, Gay Elaine Roberts, age 74, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Roberts, who was her partner in life, love, traveling, and camping for 16 years. She was also preceded in death by...

Thomas E. Wilhelmsen

Thomas E. Wilhelmsen

Oct 5, 2016

Thomas E. Wilhelmsen Age 64, October 5, 2016. Beloved best friend of Audrey Lay. Loving father of Thomas (Danielle) Wilhelmsen, Richard (Bridget) Wilhelmsen, Cheryl Wilhelmsen, Carol (Max) Christe, Brian Wilhelmsen, Christopher (Jenn) Wilhelmsen, Julie Wilhelmsen, Daniel Wilhelmsen and David (Rachel) Young. Dear grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 2. Brother of Jim (Debbie) Wilhelmsen. Funeral Service at the R.G....

Gary Reed

Gary Reed

Oct 3, 2016

Gary Reed of Canton, born May 21, 1956, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2016 at age 60. Gary grew up in the Brightmoor neighborhood of Detroit where he graduated from Redford High School. Gary married his high school sweetheart Jennifer and attained a Master's Degree in Biology from Eastern Michigan University. Gary went on to open multiple comic book...

Ronald Frederick Guldner, Sr.

Ronald Frederick Guldner, Sr.

Sep 28, 2016

Ronald Frederick Guldner, Sr., age 73, September 28, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Sharon. Loving father of Deborah (Dan) Despirito, Shary (Scott) Benham, Freda (Adam Steinaway), Ronald II, Andrew and Matthew. Dear grandfather of Terry, Amber, Jacob, Jack, Jay, Angela and Jolene. Brother of Linda (Terry) Griffiths and Joyce Ridley. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred...

Patricia J. Anderson

Patricia J. Anderson

Sep 26, 2016

Patricia J. Anderson Age 67, Septemeber 26, 2016. Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mother of Jamie (Ryan Vis) Anderson and Patty (John) Corey. Dear Nanna of Ava and Stella Corey. Dearest daughter of Bernard and the late Patricia O'Donnell. Sister of Daniel O'Donnell. Dear aunt of Jennifer and Kevin. Sister in law of Karen O'Donnell. Visitation at the R.G. &...

Ethel May Hutnik

Ethel May Hutnik

Sep 26, 2016

Age 88. September 26, 2016 Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Douglas, Karen, Gary, Susan and JoAnn. Dear grandmother of Evan, Stephanie, Liam, Christian and Lauren. Memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral Home: R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services - GC 31551 Ford Rd. Garden City, MI US 48335

D. Gene Williams

D. Gene Williams

Sep 25, 2016

D. Gene Williams Age 84. Went to be with The Lord September 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Maxine for 61 years. Loving father of Greg (Pam) Williams, Kathy (Ken) Crawford, Karen (Jeff) Skarjune and Brenda (Kirk) Hallgren. Dear grandpa of Andrew (Melissa) and Katelyn Williams, Nicole and Stephanie Crawford, Chad Skarjune, Lilly, Joshua, and Jessica Hallgren. Great grandpa of Adele...

Valerie Vanheusden

Valerie Vanheusden

Sep 24, 2016

VanHeusden, Valerie September 24, 2016. Loving mother of Laura and Brian. Attentive daughter of John. Thoughtful sibling to Carole (Alan) Piotrowski and Robert. Affectionate aunt of Kristen and Marisa and great aunt of Veronika. Warm and kind-hearted to all those in her life. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Friday from 1 -...

Michael Keith Kingins

Michael Keith Kingins

Sep 23, 2016

Michael Keith Kingins Born July 28, 1986 Died suddenly on Friday, September 23, 2016 Michael is survived by his parents Valerie (Rhodes) Kingins and Gary Kingins, son Wesley, 10 and daughter Eleanor, 1, brother of Cameron, loving grandparents Larry Rhodes, Joy and Jerry Paschall, and Linda and Bob Kingins. preceded in death by grandmother, Hildred Rhodes. Also, many loving aunts,...

Mattie C. Lynch

Mattie C. Lynch

Sep 23, 2016

Mattie C. Lynch Age 92 September 23, 2016 Beloved wife of the late Lavern T. Lynch. Loving mother of Peter (Donna), John (Denise), Peggy (the late Dan Guerrera), Jayne Joyce, Patricia and Janet. Dear grandmother of Cathy Hendrian, Peter Lynch, Jr., Kaitlin Maricle, Sara Matusz, Tim Matusz, James Joyce, Jamie Guerrera, and John Lynch III. Great grandmother of Matthew, Joshua,...

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