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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Francis H. Whelan
Aug 9, 2016
Francis "Duke" Whelan, age 85, August 9, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Laure (Jon) Grayton, Michael (Barbara), Caureen (the late James) Nielsen, Cathy (John) Elias, Kim (Tom) Meggison and Kellie Watson. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 10 and great great grandfather of 4. Brother of Fr. Edgar (Jan) Whelan and brother-in-law of Lavina (Sonny)...
Ashley Leona Aitken
Aug 9, 2016
Ashley Leona Aitken, age 27, August 9, 2016. Beloved mother of Marissa Dunn. Loving daughter of Rose (the late John) Aitken. Dear sister of Bryan (Julie) Aitken, Jessica (James) Fox and Tony Aitken. Granddaughter of Amy (the late Raymond) Engler. Aunt of Lily, Colin, Kaytlin, Kris and AJ. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at...
David R. Rose
Aug 8, 2016
David R. Rose, age 59, August 8, 2016, of Garden City. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Loving father of David (Malissa) Rose, Katie (Jay) Fontaine, and Eric (Cari) Rose. Dearest son of Jil Rose. Dear papa of Harlyn Scarlett, Benjamin Allen, and Dean David. Brother of Guy, and Cheryl (Jim) Badami. He was preceded in death by his father William Rose...
Marguerite A. Bazman
Aug 7, 2016
Marguerite A. Bazman, age 81, August 7, 2016. Beloved wife of Leo. Loving mother of Keith (Sharon) Bowling and Yvonne (Judy White) Bowling. Dear grandmother of Jennifer (David) Caruso and Melissa (Jenni Renaud) Bowling. Great grandmother of Sofia Caruso. Marguerite was a proud member of the Red Hatters. Her visitation will be on Wednesday from 2pm until 9pm at the...
Scott A. Erwin
Aug 4, 2016
Scott Arthur Erwin Passed away on August 4, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children, after a 2 year battle with cancer. He was 56 years old. Scott was born in Detroit, the first child of Arthur and Ellen Erwin. He is the beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Michelle (Anthony), Mary (Matt) and Michael. Dearest son of Arthur...
Ruth Jean Duff
Aug 3, 2016
Ruth Jean (Jenkins) Duff born in Detroit, MI, November 23, 1930 peacefully departed this world at age 85 and passed blissfully and quickly into the loving arms of the Lord she loved and served her whole life, her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 3, 2016 in Bloomfield Hills. Ruth is survived by her cherished daughters Cynthia Klock (John) of Nicasio,...
Lolita Valdez
Aug 2, 2016
Lolita A. Valdez Age 87, August 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Don Valdez. Loving mother of Danny Valdez, Theresita Valdez, Lillian Schisler, Loretta LeVeque, Don, Jr., Dean, Dino and Titania Valdez. Lolita is also survived by 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of Teofilo and Salvatore Advincula. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Catherine Mary Zielinski
Jul 24, 2016
Catherine Mary, Zielinski Age 60, July 24, 2016. Loving sister of John (Cheryl) Zielinski and Elizabeth (Paul) Gajda. Dear aunt of John Gajda, Maria Gajda, Eric (Amanda) Zielinski and Jessica (Don) McLean. Also survived by 5 great nieces and nephews, and her dogs Chestnut and Radar. Visitation Wednesday from 2pm until 9pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Ethel Engle
Jul 21, 2016
Ethel Engle Age 69, July 21, 2016 Beloved wife of Carl. Loving Mother of Joseph (Jennifer), Lavonna Cox, Irene (James) Thompson and the late Carl Engle. Dear grandmother of Clayton, Cora, Colton and Carson Cox, Alayna, Ashton, Keeley and Kenzie Thompson. Dear sister of Mary Flanary, Irene Cruz, Marie Longshaw, Randolph Bartley, and the late Martha Lambert and Frelon Bartley....
Lorraine A. Matthews
Jul 21, 2016
Lorraine A. Matthews Age 83, July 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Gail Coleman, Harold, Jr. (Georgan), Richard (Linda), Kimberly (John) Rose, and Leslie (Randy) Moore. Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 6 Dear sister of Ivy Gray (Harold), Lynda (Cameron)Hutchinson and the late Norman (Shirley) Bailey. She is also survived by several nieces...
Jeffrey J. Hesse
Jul 20, 2016
Jeffrey J. Hesse Age 67, July 20, 2016. Husband of Susan. Dear father of Jeffrey M. Hesse and Jody (Bob) Frick. Grandfather of Mikayla and Madison. Brother of Tom (Kathy), Gary (Laura), Kevin (Vivian) and Mary Sue (Roger) Bentlage. Brother in law of Irene and Marian. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son...
Ann Gallagher
Jul 18, 2016
Ann Gallagher July 18, 2016. Age 88. Wife of the late John. Loving mother of Gil, Jim, and Joann (Dick) Sluka. Proud grandmother of Ann (Greg) Lukshaitis of Portland, Oregon. Ann was born to James and Catherine Mackenzie in Largs, Scotland on September 21, 1927. She came to Detroit as an infant. She graduated from Northwestern High School in 1945...
Maxine M. Johnson Bondie
Jul 16, 2016
Maxine M. Johnson Bondie, 86, was born on May 11, 1930 in Grayling MI to the proud parents of Kenneth and Della Clise. She was followed by 3 siblings, Kenneth Jr., Geraldine and Donald. At the age of 14 Maxine and her extended family moved to Detroit MI where her father had started a new job and the family a...
Joan Eleanor Brown
Jul 15, 2016
Joan E. Brown Age 86. July 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Robert R. Brown, Sr. Loving mother of Michelle Brown, Robert (Karen) Brown, Rebecca (Roger, Jr.) Deary, Victoria (Matthew) Durack, Cynthia (Richard) Pinkowski and the late Bradley Brown. Dear grandmother of Rick, Ryan, Richard (Jonnie), David, Leah (Mike), Amy (Bryan), Eric (Tatum), Robert (Krystal), Sara (Miguel), Melissa (Ryan),...
Isobel Heatley Dustan
Jul 13, 2016
Isobel Heatley Dustan Age 86, July 13, 2016. Devoted daughter of the late Isabelle and Charles Dustan, sister of the late George Dustan and Margaret Crawford. Loving aunt of Scott and Bradley Dustan, James Crawford, and Dorothy Probst, and their children and grandchildren. Leaving several cousins of the Dustan, McCreadie and Aitken families. Active member and pianist for Lady MacRae...
Douglas Walter Day
Jul 12, 2016
Douglas Walter Day, 71, passed away July 12, 2016, peacefully with his loving wife, Pam, by his side. He was the son of the late Glen and Dorothy Day. Besides his wife of 40 years, he is survived by his brother Darrell (Nancy) Day, his sister Debbie (Peter) Jansen, four nephews and one niece, Robert (Rachelle) Day, Bradley (Kristin) Day,...
Raymond C. Pomerville
Jul 7, 2016
Raymond C. Pomerville Age 84, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of David (Joy), John (Kris), Steven (Julie), Matthew (Laura) and Elizabeth. Dear grandfather of Andrew (Rachell), Sarah, Joseph, Jon, Jared, Lianna, Rebecca and Jason. Great grandfather of Denali, Bryce and Ethan. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home,...
Peggy A. Baxendale
Jul 7, 2016
Peggy A. Baxendale Age 77, July 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Loving mother of Laura (Brian) Duggan, Debbie (Greg) Ciponaer, Julie Doyle and Arnold Baxendale. Dear grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 7. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday at 11:30 a.m. Visitation, Sunday 3 - 8...
Fredrick C. Lawmaster
Jul 6, 2016
Fredrick C. Lawmaster, age 68, July 6, 2016, of Westland. Beloved husband of Sharyn. Loving father of Julie, Melissa (Dessire), Jason (Andrea) and Eric (Jessica). Dear grandfather of Taylor, Raven, Vinny, Seth and Evie. Brother of John and Martha (Benny) Nottingham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick P and Alma; and sister Paula. Funeral service Saturday at...
Americo Ciatti
Jul 1, 2016
Americo Ciatti Age 90, July 1, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane. Loving father of Linda (Craig) Kelley, Larry (Nancy) and Danny (Lisa) Ciatti. Dear grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 4. Funeral Service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday from 2...
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