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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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James Oh

James Oh

May 27, 2025

James Oh, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on November 13, 1979, in Southfield, Michigan, James was the cherished son of In Gul Oh and Hae Ok Oh, and the devoted older brother of Thomas Oh and Jennifer Oh. A proud graduate of Andover High School, James went on...

Judith A. Storace

Judith A. Storace

May 26, 2025

Judith A. Storace September 18, 1944 – May 26, 2025 Judith A. Storace passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on September 18, 1944, she was the beloved daughter of the late Grace and Raoul Storace, and cherished sister of the late Nancy Storace and Carolee Youmans. She was a aunt to her loving...

Mary Margaret Drafta

Mary Margaret Drafta

May 24, 2025

Mary M. Drafta (Warren) April 22, 1934 May 24, 2025 • Age 91 Mary M. Drafta, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. A devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary's life was a testament to faith, family, and service. Beloved wife of Eugene for 70 years, their enduring love was the foundation of a family...

John Stanley Jushkewich

John Stanley Jushkewich

May 18, 2025

John Stanley Jushkewich March 2, 1946 – May 18, 2025 John Stanley Jushkewich, 79, of Novi, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025. Born on March 2, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, John was a graduate of Edsel Ford High School, Class of 1965. After high school, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War...

Jacqueline Russell

Jacqueline Russell

May 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jacqueline "Jackie" Russell Jacqueline "Jackie" Russell, age 88, peacefully passed away on May 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a sudden illness. Jackie was born in Lansing, Michigan to the late Harold and Josephine Dutcher. Jackie graduated from Sexton High School in Lansing, Michigan. She went on to attend Mercy Central School of Nursing...

Marilyn Cortis

Marilyn Cortis

May 18, 2025

Marilyn Ann Cortis May 28, 1932 – May 18, 2025 Marilyn Ann Cortis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 92 in Brighton, Michigan. Born on May 28, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph Weiss and Helen (Robert) Horak, Marilyn touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her...

Phillip John Sumner

Phillip John Sumner

May 17, 2025

Phillip John Sumner, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in May 2025 at the age of 90. Born on March 7, 1935, in Highland Park, Michigan, Phillip was the cherished son of the late Kenneth V. Sumner and Elizabeth (Dunnigan). A proud veteran of the United States Army, Phillip served his country with honor and integrity. Following his...

Judith Petersen

Judith Petersen

May 16, 2025

Judith Lorraine Petersen was born on September 5, 1936, in Marquette, Michigan to Jennie and Richard Burrows. While attending John D. Pierce High School, she had several poems published by the National High School Poetry Association. She married Lloyd Petersen in 1954 and considered one of her greatest accomplishments the celebration of their 70th anniversary this past September. While raising...

Michael A. Somervell

Michael A. Somervell

May 15, 2025

Michael A. Somervell, 79 Devoted Family Man, Outdoorsman, and Faithful Servant of the Church Michael "Mike" A. Somervell, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Mike was the son of the late Edward and Florence Somervell. In 1966, Mike married the love of his life, Nancy, and together they built a home filled...

Peter F Pribik

Peter F Pribik

May 10, 2025

Peter F. Pribik July 8, 1933 – May 10, 2025 Peter F. Pribik, age 91 passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. Born on July 8, 1933, in Dearborn, Peter was a proud son of Michigan and a lifelong example of dedication, kindness, and good humor. Beloved husband of the late Gerri, Peter was the cherished father of Daryl (Kasia)...

Kamala Seshadri

Kamala Seshadri

May 9, 2025

Kamala Seshadri passed away on May 9, 2025, surrounded by family. Visitation will begin at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:00 am, and will conclude at 11:15 am. A Pooja and Ceremony of Rituals will be performed during that time as well.

Mary Elizabeth Crockett

Mary Elizabeth Crockett

May 9, 2025

Born on November 17, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 9, 2025 in Novi, Michigan, Mary Elizabeth Crockett was the daughter of Ernest Benjamin Drake and Marjorie A. Drake (Aker); beloved wife of the late David Milburn Crockett for 65 years; mother of Jeffrey, Martha (Sneed), Paul and Amy(Carr); mother-in-law respectively of Christine, Horace, Theresa(Deceased) and Ken; grandmother...

Domenico Felice

Domenico Felice

May 7, 2025

Domenico Felice, 90, of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Cercemaggiore, Molise, Italy, to Domenico and Giuseppina Felice, before moving with his wife and family to Switzerland and later immigrating to the United States in 1972. A man defined by quiet strength and steady devotion, Domenico retired from Ford...

Ronald John Dobransky Sr.

Ronald John Dobransky Sr.

May 5, 2025

Ronald John Dobransky Sr. June 29, 1931 – May 5, 2025 Ronald John Dobransky Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025. Born on June 29, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, Ron was the cherished son of the late John Joseph and Anna Henrietta (Kancel) Dobransky. A devoted husband, Ron shared nearly 71 wonderful years of marriage with his...

Sue Ann Janczarek

Sue Ann Janczarek

May 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sue Ann Janczarek June 29, 1944 – May 4, 2025 Sue Ann Janczarek, a devoted wife, cherished mother, proud grandmother, and passionate gardener, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 29, 1944, to Frank and Beverly (Geiman) Chambers, Sue lived a life rooted in love,...

Jan-Eric Nyberg

Jan-Eric Nyberg

Apr 28, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jan-Eric Nyberg, 75, of Milford Michigan. After a long and courageous health battle, he went to his eternal home with the Lord on April 28th, 2025. Eric is survived by his wife Karyn (Walkuski) Nyberg, daughter Tarah (Christopher) Pingston, son Sven-Erik Nyberg, brother Hans (Tina) Nyberg and grandsons Rhys and...

Nancy A. Jenks

Nancy A. Jenks

Apr 25, 2025

Nancy Ann Jenks It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Nancy Ann Jenks, who left us peacefully on April 25, 2025, just days before her 89th birthday. Born April 29, 1936, to the late Frank and Mary Sawicki, and preceded in death by her sister Carole Sawicki, Nancy lived a life marked by devotion to...

Laura Cornellier

Laura Cornellier

Apr 22, 2025

Laura Cornellier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Commerce Township at the age of 93. She was a devoted and loving mother to three sons, a cherished grandmother of five, and a proud great-grandmother of seven. Laura dedicated many years of her life as a receptionist at a medical office, where her warm smile and kind nature...

Marie Theresa Haffey

Marie Theresa Haffey

Apr 20, 2025

Marie Theresa Haffey Date of Death: Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 Theresa died seven days short of her 99th birthday. She insisted on not having a big birthday party so we celebrate her life instead. Theresa was devoted to her Catholic faith and a long-time member of Holy Family parish. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence G. Haffey, and...

Lois Jean Terry

Lois Jean Terry

Apr 18, 2025

Lois Jean Terry (née Welch), born February 2, 1930, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Rose E. (McGuire) and Lawrence Welch, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Novi, Michigan, at the age of 95. Lois was the beloved wife of the late T. Leonard Terry and the devoted mother of Jean (Keith) Schinnerer, Elizabeth Terry, and Roseann (Dan)...

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