Obituaries
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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Mary F. Radlicki
Jan 1, 2017
Mary Frances Radlicki, age 93, passed away on January 1, 2017. She was born in Detroit, Michigan, on November 6, 1923.Daughter of the late Anthony and Caroline (Lipa) Radlicki. Sister of the late Joseph, Theresa and Caroline. She is survived by eleven nieces and nephews. Mary was an ambitious business woman and extraordinary person. She was a retired comptroller from...
Patricia "Pat" J. Ruck
Jan 1, 2017
Patricia "Pat" J. Ruck. January 01, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Ruck for 61 years. Loving mother of Kathy (Robert) Peterson, John (Veta) Ruck, Patti (Bob McCloskey) Ruck, and Leslie (Pete) Burgess. Dear grandmother of Scott, Ginny, Jason, Jennifer, Reuben, Matt, Riley, Nolan, and great grandmother of D.J., Alexus, Wyatt, Nadia, Garrett, Amelia, Zavier. Sister of Teelou...
Robert G. Gutzeit Sr.
Dec 30, 2016
Gutzeit, Robert "Bob" G. Sr., age 92, passed away on December 30, 2016. Robert was born on September 7, 1924 to the late Erick and Margaret Gutzeit in Detroit. He met the love of his life, Fern Schultz, during his teenage years at his family's church, Immauel Evangelical, of Detroit. Toward the end of high school Robert pursued work as...
Cloeann Geissinger
Dec 29, 2016
Geissinger, Cloeann December 29, 2016, Age 87. Beloved wife of the late William F. Geissinger III. Loving mother of Nancy (Eric) Spitzer, Marion (Jimmie) Carroll, William (Deborah) F. Geissinger IV and the late Diane (Fred) Lee, George and Janie Clark. Grandmother of 19 and Great grandmother of 15. Preceded in death by parents, Ivan and Thelma Parker, brother, Conklin Parker....
James M. Skinner
Dec 28, 2016
James M. Skinner December 28, 2016 Age 65 of Novi. Beloved husband of Nancy (Sockow) Skinner. Loving father of Miranda (Kyle) Skinner, Donna Skinner and Natalie Skinner. Grandfather of Grace, Jayden, Chelsea, Sydney and Eli. Dear brother of Daniel and Allen Skinner. Mr. Skinner was a Veteran of the United States Army serving during Vietnam. James loved to hunt and...
Wanda A. Mlynarski
Dec 27, 2016
Wanda A. Mlynarski, age 98. December 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Edward Mlynarski for 19 years. Loving mother of Chuck (Janice) Mlynarski, and Sharon (Glenn) Melenyk. Dear grandmother of five, great grandmother of 9, and great great grandmother of one. Sister of Dorothy (Leo) Yakes. Instate Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 West Ten...
James E. Place
Dec 25, 2016
James (Jim) Edward Place, age 69, passed away at home on December 25, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Barbara, his three sons Jeffrey (Dana), Brian (Cory) and Christopher (Kathy), and six grandchildren. Also surviving are his three siblings: Karen (Louis) Zaidan, Robert (Judie) Place, and Barbara (David) Whitney, as...
Bryan Michael Bivins
Dec 20, 2016
Bivins, Bryan M. "Biv" December 20, 2016 Age 26 of Novi. Beloved son of Michael and Lynnette Bivins. Loving brother of Nicole(Paul) Faulkner and Kerri. Loving uncle of Alyssa, Kara and Angelo. Dear grandson of Delphine Bosek. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. Visitation 2:30 – 8pm Friday, December 23, 2016 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River...
Shirley B. Thorpe
Dec 18, 2016
Shirley was a long time resident of Novi (1959) and contributed much to the early development of Novi as it became a city and the school district as the first High School was built and programs established. She was active as voting precinct volunteer and managed the Novi school elections in the 80's. She volunteered with the United Way locally...
James Jay Rixie
Dec 15, 2016
James J. Rixie December 15, 2016 Beloved husband of Joan for 60 years. Dear father of Diane (Cliff) Baumgartner, Elaine Buck, Gerald (Catherine) and the late James Francis. Proud grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 3. Brother of Marilyn Brown, Joyce and Al Schulien Brother –in-law of Marilyn Malicke, Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Novi...
Jane Ann Dougherty
Dec 15, 2016
Jane Ann Dougherty Age 93 December 15, 2016 Beloved wife of the late F.D. Dear mother of Mark (Joyce), Matthew (Linda), Laura, Chris (Gisela), Joe, and Mary Ellen Nee Nellie. Proud Grandmother of 5 and Great Grand Mother of 2. Sister of Mary Ellen (John) Gleeson. Private services were held.
Douglas L. Romain
Dec 13, 2016
Romain, Douglas L. December 13, 2016 Age 81 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of Diana. Loving father of Melissa (David) Mersch and Aaron (Carla) Romain. Grandfather of Theresa and Danielle Mersch and Abigail, Joseph and Sarah Romain. Dear brother of Garrett (Helen) Romain, Lauren (Josephine) Romain, Kathy (Rick) Terbush, and the late Greg (survived by Gail) Romain and Phillip Romain. Mr....
Rhea M. Carey
Dec 11, 2016
RHEA MAE WHITE CAREY Rhea W. Carey died peacefully on December 11, 2016. Born in Quinwood, West Virginia on October 18, 1924, she was the daughter of Marie O. and Hobart White. She was raised in Washington, DC, and attended George Washington University. Rhea Carey began her career on Capitol Hill as a Congressional aide where she met her husband....
Patricia E. Carlson
Dec 11, 2016
Carlson, Patricia E. Age 78. December 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gerald; loving mother of Gary (Evelyn), Brian (Tammy), and the late Kimberly Kane; proud grandmother of Garry, Michael, Scott, Erica, Brandon, Debby, Brandy; loving sister of Virginia Brusseau, Chuck Eising, and Dorothy (Tom) Toonder. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi (248) 348-1800...
Rita A. Fry
Dec 3, 2016
Rita (Flaherty) Fry December 3, 2016. Age 86 . Beloved wife of the late Douglas. Loving mother of Denise (Pete) Wood, Diana (Bill) Bruce , Douglas J. Fry, Donna (Daniel) Boring, Deborah(George) Van Wingerden and the late Dana. Grandmother of 19 and Great-Grandmother of 20. Dear sister of Sister Elizabeth Flaherty, Patrick (Geri) Flaherty. Also preceded in death by 2...
Gerald D. Bauer
Dec 3, 2016
Bauer, Gerald D. December 3, 2016 Age 85 of Novi. Beloved husband of Carol (Speyer). Father of Debra and Dana. Grandfather of Bryan, Drew, Lauryn. Great-Grandfather of Gavin, Hunter and Annabelle. Mr. Bauer was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed working and re-enacting the Civil War. Interment of cremains at Great Lakes...
Allen E. Callaway
Dec 2, 2016
Callaway, Allen E. Age 64 of Virginia. Loving father of Stacy Vickers, Annette(Rob) Macfarlane, Chrissy Callaway and Katie Callaway. Grandfather of Jack, Parker and Kyla Macfarlane. Dear brother of Diane(Dennis) Kowalski and Brian (Kim) Callaway. Son of James (Sheila) Callaway. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Louise Callaway. Funeral service 4pm Wednesday at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home...
Charmaine V. Wiesner
Dec 2, 2016
CHARMAINE VERA WIESNER AGE: 62 HILLSBOROUGH Charmaine Vera Wiesner, 62, a long-time Hillsborough, NJ resident, courageously lost her four year battle with ovarian cancer on Friday, December 2, 2016. Charmaine was a loving mother who always put her family first. Born to the former Robert Hauth and Ruth Hauth, Charmaine was born in Buffalo, NY. She resided in Hillsborough, NJ...
Patricia Jane Flanigan
Dec 1, 2016
Patricia Jane Flanigan Age 86 December 1, 2016 Dear wife of John L. for 60 years. Beloved mother of Kathleen M. (Richard) Bremer, John T. (Lisa), Robert J. (Pamela), Teresa J. (the late Victor) Martinez, James L. and the late Joan F. Osinski. Mother in law of Michael A. Osinski. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 1. Sister...
Sandra Betty Bowen
Nov 30, 2016
Sandra B. Bowen Age 76. November 30, 2016 passed away after a long illness. Beloved wife of the late Richard Bowen. Survived by step-daughter, Diane (Bill) Bowen-Lowe. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, an aunt, two cousins, and close friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Metro Hospice, 31800 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334.
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