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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Mary Ellen Jenkins
Mar 8, 2016
Mary Ellen Jenkins, Age 85, of Garden City, Michigan, passed from this life into life everlasting in the arms of Jesus. She was born in Artemus, Kentucky on June 9, 1930 to James and Maggie Alford. Mary Ellen loved her Lord and Savior. She also loved Southern Gospel music, gardening, spending time with her family and also her Church family....
Donald G. Hooper
Mar 7, 2016
Donald G Hooper, of Livonia, Mi. passed away peacefully at home Monday, March 7, 2016 surrounded by family after a brave struggle with Cancer, he was 81. He was born in Corning, Arkansas. He married the love of his life Beatrice M Smith, they were married 62 years. He is survived by his wife Beatrice and children Donald (Wendy) and...
Richard Lee Gunn
Mar 6, 2016
Richard Lee Gunn Age 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 6, 2016. Beloved husband of Lorna for 68 years. Loving father of Judy (Terry Boyar) Gunn, Sharon (Patrick) Davis, Brenda (Harry) Ganas, Charlotte (Tom) Leffler and Beverly (Mark) Vines. Dear grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 5. Richard was a WWII Army Air Force...
Dorothy V. Parker
Mar 2, 2016
Dorothy V. Parker Age 90, March 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Parker. Loving mother of John (Sally) Krueger, Marlene (Don) Kibner and Keven (Frank) Blaker. Dear grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 7. Sister of James Frayer. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday from 5 - 7 p.m....
Samantha Lee Scheff
Mar 1, 2016
Scheff, Samantha Lee Age 20, died unexpectedly March 1, 2016. Beloved daughter of Kelly L. Scheff and Timothy L. Scheff. Dearest granddaughter of Judith and Robert Johnson and Jeanette and Lawrence Scheff. Dear niece of Christa (Paul) Williams, Michael (Tiffany) Johnson, Teri (Larry) Del Vecchio, Thomas Scheff, Troy (Marlo) Scheff. Dear cousin of Brendan, Erin and Ryan Johnson and David...
George Alex Tamas Ii
Feb 29, 2016
George Alex Tamas, Age 51, passed away February 29, 2016 at his home in Allen Park, Michigan, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Micki, his brother John, 3 children; Kevin (Tricia), Jay (Melissa) and Barbara. He also is survived by 6 grandchildren; Ethan, Jacob, Josh, Amelia, Levi and Destiny, along with 2 nephews; Johnny and Mark....
Mary Ann Helen Sherwood
Feb 23, 2016
Mary Ann Helen Sherwood, of Belleville, passed away on February 23, 2016. Mary Ann was born October 2, 1934 in her parent's home in Wyandotte, Michigan, and graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School in 1952. Mary Ann faithfully attended the Full Gospel Temple in Westland, Michigan since 1980. She was involved in Lighthouse Ministry/Soup Kitchen, Women's Ministries,...
Jean Himes-Mcgrath
Feb 21, 2016
Jean McGrath, of Brighton, died on February 21, 2016 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was a long time employee of Brighton Hospital, where she was the Director of Admissions and a Marketing Representative. She was also a longtime friend of Bill W. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 at 1...
Jack M. Wolfe
Feb 20, 2016
Jack M. Wolfe Age 95, February 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Jane. Dear brother of William (Yvonne) Wolfe. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at the Fox Run Community, 41150 Fox Run Rd., Novi, in the Derby Room, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers,...
Blanche E. Schulz
Feb 19, 2016
Blanche E. Schulz Age 100, February 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Norvin Schulz and William Robbins. Loving mother of Ronald (the late Virginia) and the late Marvin (Judy) Robbins. Dear stepmother of Larry (Suzette) Schulz and Susan (Rob) Rose. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Blanche was a longtime member of the Redford...
Shirley M. Angwin
Feb 19, 2016
Shirley M. Angwin Age 86, February 19, 2016 Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Barbara (Mark) Ludwig and Karen (James) Frusti. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Kevin and Sarah. Dear sister of Genevieve (William) Davenport. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday from 3 - 8 p.m. Instate at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,...
June L. Harvey
Feb 19, 2016
June L. Harvey, Age 92 of Garden City, Michigan and North Port, Florida, passed away on February 19, 2016. June is the beloved wife for nearly 60 years of the late Donald L Harvey. Loving mother of Donald G. (Ruthella), the late Richard and Sherry. June is survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
John Lorenzo Benedict
Feb 18, 2016
John L. Benedict Age 88, February 18, 2016 was wrapped in God's loving arms and taken to his glory. Beloved wife of Shirley of 63 years. Dear father of Gail (Mark) Mitchell, John (Jackie) Benedict, Robin (Brian) Holmes. Loving grandfather of Eric (Sarah) Mitchell, Lauren (Scott) Matuszak, Andrea (Ben) Benedict, Timothy Holmes, and Christopher Holmes. Great grandfather of Caitlin, Ashlee...
Helen Joyce Robak
Feb 18, 2016
Joyce H. Robak Age 85, February 18, 2016. Beloved mother of the late Cathy Schimeck. Loving sister of Pauline Grimes, Beverly (Bill) Middleton, Delores (Dick) Askew, and Barbara (Dan) Hammon. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her best friend Ann Campbell. She proudly worked for General Motors for 25...
Steven D. Vance
Feb 15, 2016
Steven D. Vance Age 52, February 15, 2016. Loving father of Christian. Beloved husband of Colette Hamilton-Vance. Dear brother of Donald and Amy Vance. Dear uncle of John, Robert, Jenny, Justin, Aaron, Heidi and Adan. Son-in-law if Jeannine and Gary (Cheryl) Hamilton. Cousin and best friend of Mike Vance and numerous cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation at the R.G. &...
Judith "Judy" M. Robinson
Feb 13, 2016
Judith "Judy" Robinson Age 79, February 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Karen (John) Schwarz, Kevin (Sherri), and Lynn (George) Vella. Dear grandmother of Lauren and Michael Schwarz, Bryanna and Brendan Robinson, and Jacob Vella. Visitation Friday, February 19th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.,...
Donald Jay Schneider
Feb 12, 2016
Donald Jay Schneider Age 66, February 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (Gaye) Lucci. Brother of Rita (Ken) Rochlen, and Barbara (Harvey) Sherman. Survived by loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday. Visitation 10 AM until time of service at 11 AM. Additional visitation to follow service....
Gerald N Holbrook
Feb 11, 2016
Gerald N. Holbrook, age 84, February 11. 2016, of Wayne. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving father of Mary Ann Hoover, Joanne Holbrook and Jerry Holbrook. Step-father of Tom Ingalls. Dear grandfather of Kristy (Dale) Kmet, the late Brooke, Brittany and Brad. Great grandfather of Zak and Braxton. His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, at 11am, at the RG...
Raymond Thomas
Feb 10, 2016
Raymond S. Thomas Age 80, February 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Karen (Ray)Jagodzinski, Cyndee Thomas, Brian and Kenny (significant other Chris). Dear grandfather of ten. Great grandfather of twelve. Great great grandfather of two. A Visitation Service will be held at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday, February 20th at 2...
Barbara M. Rudis
Feb 7, 2016
Barbara Marie Rudis Age 73, February 7, 2016 Beloved wife of James, Sr. Loving mother of Jim (Carol) Rudis, Julie (Larry) Woodhouse and Mark (Stephanie) Rudis. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Haley, Nolan, Whitney and Maloree. Great-grandmother of Bella. Sister of Joseph (Patricia) Tryles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Victoria Tryles and brother, Eugene. Her Funeral...
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