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Recent Obituaries in Novi, MI
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Novi, MI area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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John L. Clinton
May 9, 2026
John L. Clinton, born in 1948, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. He will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, dedication to family and country, and the kindness he showed to both people and animals throughout his life.
John served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War as a member of the 99th Infantry Brigade, known as “The...
Carroll Lee Knight
Apr 9, 2026
Carroll Lee Knight, 91, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at his home in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Born on May 25, 1934, in Marion, Illinois, Carroll was the son of Robert and Dorothy Knight. A proud graduate of York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois, Class of 1952, Carroll excelled both academically and athletically, serving as captain of the football and...
Clifford Ray Thompson
May 17, 2026
Clifford Ray Thompson passed away on May 17th, 2026. He is survived by his wife Donna Thompson, three children Keith, David, and Christina, five grandchildren Cecilia, Charli, Shaelyn, Samuel, and Brendan, and his sister Joyce Carroll.
Cliff was born to Hazel and Harvey Thompson on July 7th, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in what was then rural Livonia, graduating...
Victoria Louise Dean (Vicky)
May 24, 2026
Victoria Dean came to rest on May 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. In keeping with her generous spirit and lifelong desire to help others, she made the selfless decision to donate her body to the Wayne State University Body Bequest Program. Through this incredible gift, her legacy lives on by supporting vital medical research and the...
Carmen Mae Klock
Apr 27, 2026
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Carmen Mae Klock. March 22, 1936 – April 27, 2026
Carmen Mae Klock, aged 90, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026. Born in York, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1936, Carmen was the cherished daughter of Hiram and Cornella Maile Groff. The family soon moved to Hershey, Pennsylvania where Carmen would grow up surrounded by the sweet allure of her hometown....
Russell J. Monforton Jr.
May 25, 2026
Russell Monforton Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Russell was the beloved husband of Donna for 66 and a half wonderful years. Together they built a life centered on love, faith, and family. He was a devoted and dear father to Steven (Laura), Randy, and Danielle, and a proud grandfather to Nicholas, Brienne, Christopher,...
Lawrence Burke
May 22, 2026
Lawrence Burke, age 87, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Ruth (O'Reilly) Burke and Thomas Burke.
Lawrence was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend whose life was centered on faith, family, and helping others. A graduate of Bentley High School in Livonia, he...
Dennis James Thibodeau
May 20, 2026
Dennis James Thibodeau, 83, of Novi, Michigan, passed away May 20, 2026. Born July 21, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, Dennis lived a life defined by loyalty, humor, and a deep love of community.
A proud Eagle Scout, Dennis attended Henry Ford Community College and devoted 30 years to Ford Motor Company as an Analyst. He was an avid car enthusiast who...
George Robert Zambiasi
May 19, 2026
George Robert Zambiasi, age 85, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan, to George and Sally Zambiasi.
George lived a full and joyful life centered around faith, family, friendship, and community. A proud graduate of Bentley High School, he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan...
Robert “Bob” Webb
May 13, 2026
Robert “Bob” Terry Webb, age 79, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026.
Bob was born on April 27, 1947, in Laurium, Michigan, to Dorothy M. Webb and Robert H. Webb. He lived a life defined by quiet strength, loyalty, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends.
For 60 wonderful years, Bob was the beloved husband...
John Alan Rioux
May 10, 2026
John Alan Rioux passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026 in his small group home, Francis House, in Granger, Indiana. John was a beloved husband, father and friend to many.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on March 18, 1943, to Elizabeth and Joseph Rioux, John grew up in a lively home with siblings Barbara, Joe, Jim, Jerry, and Jay. He attended St....
Patricia Anne Zondlak
May 8, 2026
Patricia Anne Zondlak 1936 – 2026
Patricia Anne Zondlak, age 89, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Allen Zondlak, with whom she shared a marriage of 67 years of love and memories.
Patricia was the loving mother of Brian (Cindy) Zondlak, Linda (Joe) Zukowski, and Kevin (Denise) Zondlak. She was a proud and cherished grandmother to...
Truman Allan McLaughlin
May 5, 2026
Truman Allan McLaughlin, age 81, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Novi, Michigan. He was born on July 20, 1944, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Truman lived a full and active life, marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his profession. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, demonstrating commitment, discipline, and honor throughout his...
William "Bill" Robert Gould
May 4, 2026
William “Bill” Robert Gould, age 92 of Novi, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Bill was born in Exeter, Ontario, Canada, on June 9, 1933. He moved to Detroit, MI, with his mother, Lois Meehan, at age 13 and graduated from Cass Technical High School. Bill served two years in the Army beginning in 1953, then spent six...
Aishwarya Srinivasa
Apr 27, 2026
Aishwarya Srinivasa, age 29, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Novi. She was born on July 25, 1996, in Mysore, where her journey of curiosity, kindness, and quiet strength first began.
Aishwarya will be remembered for her gentle spirit, warm heart, and soft-spoken nature. She carried herself with kindness and care, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to...
Diane Marie Zacharski
Apr 24, 2026
Diane Marie Zacharski
Beloved wife of the late Tom Zacharski for 58 years.
Dear mother of Julie (Knute) O'Brien, Thomas M. (Sherri) Zacharski, & Beth (Steve) Locricchio.
Proud Grandmother of Jeffery, Justin (Jenna), Hailey (Lou), Kaelah (Luke), Thomas W. (Sarah), Knute Patrick (Natalie), Jenna (Stephen), Liam, Joey & Ricky. Great grandmother of Clark & Jeffery.
Sister of Eileen (John) Cronyn, Mary Jo (the late...
Ruth Laura Hayes
Apr 22, 2026
Ruth Hayes passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on April 22, 2026. She was born July 1, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to Oscar and Elizabeth Couturier. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Charles “Chuck” Hayes; her brother Donald (“Betty”) Couturier; and her son in-law, Thomas Foell.
Together, Ruth and Chuck built a strong and loving family, raising six...
Theodore "Ted" P. Schultz
Apr 20, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Schultz, age 95, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship, dedication, and love for his family.
Ted was born on October 20, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Herman and Bertha (Hauck) Schultz. He proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army. Following his service, Ted built a long...
Charles Thomas Anway
Apr 18, 2026
Charles Thomas Anway, age 68, of Novi, Michigan, passed away on April 18, 2026.
He was born on April 3, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan. Charles was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who found his greatest joy in time spent with his family. He will be remembered for his steady presence, his care for those he loved, and the lasting impact...
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